Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Rosey Baxter Davis
Feb 6, 2011
Access RoadRosey Baxter Davis of Covington, passed away February 6, 2011, at the age of 77. Mrs. Davis worked for Hercules, in Covington, for more than 25 years. She enjoyed crocheting, craft work, flying, and traveling to the mountains. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend to many. Mrs. Davis was preceded in death...
Sidney "Sid" Mccord
Feb 6, 2011
Sidney "Sid" McCord of Mansfield, passed away February 6, 2011, at the age of 72. Mr. McCord was a veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed working on cars, and listening to old music. He was preceded in death by his wife, Venie Elizabeth (McCrary) McCord; parents, Sidney Freeman and Helen Louise (Parker) McCord; sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and...
Bobby Joe Henderson
Feb 4, 2011
Access RoadBobby Joe Henderson of Covington, passed away February 4, 2011, at the age of 77. He was a faithful member of Tabernacle of Praise, in Mansfield. Mr. Henderson owned his own construction company, and was known to many as the "Concrete Cowboy". He enjoyed telling stories, and he loved life and everyone he knew. Mr. Henderson was a loving...
Billy Kitchens Hammond
Feb 3, 2011
Billy Kitchens Hammond of Conyers, passed away February 3, 2011, at the age of 79. Mr. Hammond was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a faithful member of Belmont Baptist Church, loved his Bible, and enjoyed southern gospel music. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, camping, fishing, traveling, and watching his grandchildren play ball. Mr. Hammond was a loving...
Robert H. Wilson
Feb 1, 2011
Access RoadRobert H. Wilson of Oxford, passed away February 1, 2011, at the age of 64. He attended The Church at Covington, and worked for Kraft Foods for 20 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching John Wayne movies, and he loved Nascar. Mr. Wilson loved all children, and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandsons. He was preceded in death...
Wilbur Scottie Byrd
Jan 31, 2011
Access RoadWilbur Scottie Byrd of Covington, passed away January 31, 2011, at the age of 58. He attended Almon Baptist Church, and worked for Lithonia Lighting, as a truck driver, for 19 years. He loved spending time in Montana, enjoyed hunting and fishing, but most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren. Mr. Byrd was a loving and...
Deesta Margaret Coker
Jan 30, 2011
DeEsta Margaret Coker, age 88, died January 30, 2011, at her home in Oxford. Born to the late James Elden and DeEsta Margaret McFarland, Mrs. Coker enjoyed gardening, the outdoors and nature, particularly the ocean and birds. She will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Mrs. Coker is preceded in death by her...
George Southard,
Jan 30, 2011
Mr. George Southard, Jr. of Decatur, GA. passed away January 30, 2010 at Vista Care Center at the age of 82. He was born in Buffalo, N.Y. and served as a police officer with precinct #16, retiring after twenty years of service. Mr. Southard enjoyed gardening and will be greatly missed by his family. He is preceded in death by...
Rachel B. Payne
Jan 29, 2011
Mrs. Rachael B. Payne of Covington passed away January 29, 2011 at the age of 82. She was born in Jackson, GA to James W. and Mary (King) Baugh and was the widow of Ardell Junior Payne and grew up in the Covington Mill area. She enjoyed traveling and camping with her husband, especially the camping trip they took to...
Dennis Eugene Kreger
Jan 29, 2011
Mr. Dennis Eugene Kreger of Covington passed away on January 29, 2011 at the age of 42. He will be greatly missed by his family. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Eugene Kreger. Mr. Kreger is survived by his wife, Heather Brooks Kreger; daughter and son-in-law, Brittany and Nathan Trawick of Savannah; mother and step-father, Andrea and...
Tony Castellana,
Jan 27, 2011
Tony Castellana, Sr., went to be with the Lord, Thursday, January 27, 2011, at the age of 81. Mr. Castellana was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in the Korean War. He attended Stewart Baptist Church, in Covington, and enjoyed spending time with his friends at the coffee shop. He loved watching football and westerns, but most of...
Herman Hegwood
Jan 26, 2011
Access RoadHerman Hegwood of Covington, passed away January 26, 2011, at the age of 83. Mr. Hegwood was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in World War II as a military police officer. He attended Lorraine Assembly of God, in Stockbridge; and retired from C&D Batteries, in Conyers. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, working on small engines, singing, and...
Margaret Skelton
Jan 24, 2011
Miss Margaret Skelton of Conyers passed away at Rockdale Medical Center on January 24, 2011 at the age of 82. Margaret was born in Covington to D. C. "Bill" and Dolly (Ramey) Skelton and was employed by Covington Mill and Bibb Manufacturing for many years. Margaret was known as "caretaker" by her family members as she raised her siblings after...
Tommy Granger
Jan 22, 2011
Access Road Tommy Granger of Covington, passed away January 22, 2011, at the age of 95. Mr. Granger, a recipient of the Legion of Merit Award, was a World War II veteran, having served in the European Theatre. He was a member of North Covington United Methodist Church. He enjoyed gardening, traveling, eating catfish, and working with his two brothers...
Tony Landers
Jan 21, 2011
Tony Landers of Monticello passed away January 21, 2011, at the age of 58. He was owner and operator of Lander's Carpet Installation. He enjoyed playing chess and the guitar. He is loved, and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Mr. Landers was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy (Cannon) Landers; and his parents, Alton and...
Tommy Cook,
Jan 21, 2011
Access RoadTommy Cook, Jr., of Covington, passed away January 21, 2011, at the age of 47. Tommy enjoyed collecting coins, comic books, knives, and toy collectables. He enjoyed growing cactus and bonsai trees; and loved being around animals. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Reginald Cook, Sr. Tommy is survived by his mother and step-father, LaRue and...
Jackie Simmons
Jan 18, 2011
Floyd StreetJackie Simmons of Covington, passed away January 18, 2011, at the age of 54. Mr. Simmons enjoyed hunting and fishing; and loved attending gospel singings. Most important to him was his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Carlton and Martha Elizabeth (Johnson) Simmons; brother, David Simmons; and nephew, Shane Simmons. Survivors include his wife, Wanda...
Pat Stowe
Jan 17, 2011
Access RoadPat Stowe of Covington, passed away January 17, 2011, at the age of 68. Mrs. Stowe was a faithful member of Cornish Mountain Baptist Church, where she loved playing the piano and organ; and singing with the Gospel Tone Quartet. She was stock transfer agent for the Trust Company of GA for 30 years. Mrs. Stowe enjoyed her attempts...
James Lee (Jim) Owensby
Jan 16, 2011
James Lee Owensby of Covington, passed January 16, 2011 at Abbey Hospice at the age of 78. Mr. Owensby served in the U.S. Army for 3 years, served in the Panama Canal Zone, and was released as a Sergeant 1st Class. He retired from A & P after 45 years. He loved nature, vegetable and flower gardening. Mr. Owensby enjoyed...
John Albert Cannon,
Jan 16, 2011
Floyd StreetThe Reverend John Albert Cannon, Jr., age 85, of Social Circle, died Sunday, January 16, 2011. He was the son of the late John Albert and Ruth Thompson Cannon. John was born in his grandfather's home in Decatur, and was educated in the Decatur city schools. At the age of 17 he joined the U.S. Navy. During World War...
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