Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Jack W. Kitchens
Apr 17, 2011
Jack W. Kitchens of Oxford, went home to be with the Lord, April 17, 2011, at the age of 84.He was born in March, 1927, grew up in the East Lake area of DeKalb County, and attended Tech High. He served in the Navy during WWII, stationed in the Medical Corps in Seattle, WA. Jack married Mary Born, in 1949....
Mary Florence Meredith
Apr 16, 2011
Access RoadMary Florence Meredith of Covington, passed away April 16, 2011, at the age of 86. She was a member of Stewart Baptist Church. Mrs. Meredith enjoyed sewing, walking, cooking, canning, and gardening. She loved spending time with her family and her church family. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Franklin Meredith; and her parents, Frank, Sr.,...
Louise Steele Johnson
Apr 15, 2011
Mrs. Louise Steele Johnson of Covington, passed away April 15, 2011, at the age of 94. Louise was born May 18, 1916. She was the ninth of twelve children born to Johnny James and Ada Kitchens Steele. A dedicated member of High Point Baptist Church, Louise started teaching Sunday school when only a child, starting in the "card class". She...
Charles Joseph Knarr
Apr 15, 2011
Charles Joseph Knarr of Oxford, passed away April 15, 2011, at the age of 67. He was a member of Allen Memorial United Methodist Church, as well as the United Methodist Men of Allen Memorial. Mr. Knarr retired from Bridgestone, in Covington, as a Computer Programmer. He enjoyed woodwork, photography, model trains, barbecues, sailing, traveling, and reading. He was a...
Mary Jo Hallford
Apr 9, 2011
Mary Jo Hallford, 71, of Oxford, went to be with her Lord April 9, 2011, at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle, from complications from lung cancer. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Austin Madison and Rena Kate (Mason) Alexander. Mary Jo was a member of The Baptist Tabernacle. After retiring from Sweetheart Plastics, she enjoyed gardening, traveling, scrapbooking,...
Amber Allen
Apr 9, 2011
Amber Allen, 31, of Covington, died April 9, 2011. Amber had an amazing smile and laugh, and loved everyone she came into contact with. She enjoyed cooking, painting, drawing, scrapbooking, and loved the medical field. Amber was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, and friend to many. Many people knew Amber as "little mean butt". Surviving are her...
Jacquelyn Cooper Cofer
Apr 8, 2011
Jacquelyn Cooper Cofer, 77, of Newborn, died April 8, 2011, at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle of complications from Parkinson's Disease. The daughter of the late Robert Clarence and Era Mae Courson Lee, she was a graduate of Fulton High School. Mrs. Cofer loved to travel and enjoyed cooking and singing Gospel music. She was a Godly wife, mother, grandmother,...
Jack S. Christian
Apr 4, 2011
Jack S. Christian of Covington died April 4, 2011, at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle. A native of Newton County, he was the son of the late Travis and Euphie Lunsford Christian. Mr. Christian was employed by White's Enterprises for 36 years, was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, and had served as a member of the Newton County...
Carol Ann Swann
Apr 4, 2011
Carol Ann Swann of McDonough died April 4, 2011. The daughter of the late Donald and Mildred McGhee Denham, she was a member of Salem Baptist Church. Mrs. Swann had worked in sales for Sears and for Henry County Schools. She enjoyed flower gardening, especially roses, and traveling to the mountains and the beach. She was a devoted wife, mother,...
Maria Olivia Eskew
Apr 4, 2011
Ms. Maria Olivia Eskew of Oxford, died April 4, 2011, at the age of 59. She was employed by Atlanta Cutlery for 23 years. She was a native of Decatur but had been a resident of Newton County for 38 years. Ms. Eskew was a member of Living Waters Baptist Church and was an avid scrap booker. She will be...
Virginia L. Brumbalow
Apr 4, 2011
Virginia L. Brumbalow of Covington, passed away April 4, 2011, at the age of 98. She was born in Greensboro, GA, to the late John B. and Margaretta (Head) Linch. In 1940, she and her late husband, Carl G. Brumbalow, moved to the Mt. Pleasant community, and built their home there in 1957. They were members of Mt. Pleasant United...
Naomi Hood Knight
Apr 4, 2011
Naomi Hood Knight, lifelong resident of Cornish Mountain Community in Oxford, died April 4, 2011, at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle. Born and raised on a dairy farm in Walton County, she was the daughter of the late Robin and Mozelle Kitchens Hood, and the widow of the late James William Knight. Mr. and Mrs. Knight operated a poultry farm...
Margaret Virginia (Few) Hardeman
Apr 1, 2011
Access RoadMargaret Virginia (Few) Hardeman of Jackson, passed away April 1, 2011, at the age of 94. She was an excellent cook, enjoyed baking, and loved flowers. Mrs. Hardeman was a loving, caring and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and friend to many. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Hughie Hardeman; daughter, Robyn Curry; son,...
Elva Devore
Apr 1, 2011
Elva DeVore of Covington, passed away April 1, 2011, at the age of 73. Ms. DeVore was employed by Food Depot and Food Giant for 30 years. She was a hard worker, had a great sense of humor, and loved spending time at the beach. Ms. DeVore was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother, who enjoyed her family and...
Walter L. Lamb,
Mar 31, 2011
Walter L. Lamb, Jr., of Miramar Beach, Florida, passed away March 31, 2011, at Piedmont Hospital, in Atlanta, at the age of 82. Walter Lyerly Lamb was born on January 28, 1929, to the late Walter L. Sr., and Margaret (Brizzie) Lamb. At any early age, his expertise with communications and electronics was evident. He also had a passion for...
Mary Virginia Hicks
Mar 30, 2011
Access RoadMary Virginia Hicks of Covington, passed away March 30, 2011, at the age of 86. Mary enjoyed reading, traveling, swimming, and working with ceramics. She loved donating her time to church and volunteer organizations. Mary was very hospitable - always welcoming her children's friends into her home. She was a loving, supportive, and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother,...
Dorothy Cochran Webb Kitchens
Mar 29, 2011
Access RoadDorothy Cochran Webb Kitchens of Covington, passed away March 29, 2011, at Covington Manor, at the age of 94. She was born in 1916, in Good Hope, GA, to the late Walter R. and Daisy Knight Cochran. She worked at the Oxford Shirt Plant for 18 years, and retired from Bard after 11 years. She was a member of...
Ted Carnes
Mar 29, 2011
Floyd StreetTed Carnes of Covington, passed away March 29, 2011, at the age of 80. He enjoyed the outdoors, and loved gardening. Mr. Carnes worked hard, and was a good provider for his family. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather; and will be greatly missed by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Josephine Hays
Mar 28, 2011
Floyd StreetJosephine Hays of Clayton, passed away March 28, 2011, at the age of 83. Ms. Hays attended the First United Methodist Church, in Covington, where she participated in various senior activities. She was a former member of the Covington Pilot Club, and was an avid reader. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. She was preceded in...
Tim Adams
Mar 27, 2011
Access RoadTim Adams of Conyers, passed away March 27, 2011, at the age of 45. Tim enjoyed playing baseball and going to Lake Oconee. In the past, he worked as Operations Manager at Sherwin Williams. Mr. Adams is survived by his parents, Larry G. and Faye Adams, of Ellijay; brother, Scott Adams of Conyers; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.Funeral Services...
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