Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Nesbit L. Thompson
Jul 16, 2010
Floyd StreetNesbit L. Thompson of Monticello, passed away July 16, 2010, at the age of 68. He was an active member of Living Waters Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. Mr. Thompson enjoyed camping and watching Nascar, and was an avid Dale Earnhardt fan. He showed his black Chevrolet, and won several trophies at the car shows he...
Betty Parker
Jul 15, 2010
Access RoadBetty Parker of Social Circle, passed away July 15, 2010, at the age of 78. She enjoyed crocheting, watching Gospel videos, and cooking. Mrs. Parker was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Parker; her grandson; parents, John Wiley and Alma (Yancey) Jones; and two sisters. Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Denise Johnson of Social Circle, Lynn and...
Laurie Emmett Miller
Jul 7, 2010
Floyd StreetLaurie Emmett Miller of Covington, passed away July 7, 2010, at the age of 72. He was a member of County Line Baptist Church for 39 years, and loved his church family and friends dearly. Mr. Miller enjoyed fishing and traveling - especially on cruise ships or by bus. He loved people in general, and was a friend to...
Walter Kenneth Britt
Jul 6, 2010
Access RoadWalter Kenneth Britt of Covington, passed away July 6, 2010, at the age of 60. Mr. Britt was a skilled leather worker; and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and classic cars. He loved his family dearly, and loved being a Papa - always showing his love to his grandchildren. Mr. Britt loved his church, Solid Rock Baptist, and studied his Bible...
Annie Belle Hickey
Jul 4, 2010
Access RoadAnnie Belle Hickey of Lithonia, GA, passed away July 4, 2010, at the age of 77. Mrs. Hickey loved gardening, fishing, and watching the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics play one another. She enjoyed traveling to Atlantic City and Canada. Mrs. Hickey was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Martha Anne Tucker
Jul 2, 2010
Access RoadMartha Anne Tucker of Covington, went home to be with the Lord, July 2, 2010, at the age of 74. Mrs. Tucker was a member of Newton Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading, writing, and created beautiful crocheted pieces. She loved to sing, and passed this love on to her children. Mrs. Tucker was a loving wife, mother and grandmother....
Milton Gregory Gerlach,
Jul 2, 2010
Access RoadMilton Gregory Gerlach, Jr., of Social Circle, passed away July 2, 2010, at the age of 87. Mr. Gerlach, an Army veteran, received several medals while serving his country during World War II, including a good conduct medal, a victory medal, three bronze stars, and a purple heart. He was a loving husband and father. Mr. Gerlach was preceded...
James Armistead
Jul 1, 2010
James Armistead of Lake City, Georgia, died July 1, 2010, at the age of 70. He is survived by his daughter, Misty Arisohn; sons, Craig Armistead and Russell Armistead, all of Canton; sisters and brothers, Russell Armistead of Social Circle, Betty Hinton of Marietta, Herman Harper of McDonough, Katherine Kirkus of Conyers, Billy Armistead of Monticello, Brenda Garner of Covington,...
Jimmy Minor
Jun 30, 2010
Access RoadJimmy Minor of Covington, passed away June 30, 2010. His family was the most important focus in his life. He was a proud grandparent, father, son, brother, and uncle. Mr. Minor provided care for his father, James, until his death. He loved gardening, sports, politics, hosting family holidays, being the family auto mechanic, and his dogs. Mr. Minor was...
Allie Parish
Jun 29, 2010
Access RoadAllie Parish of Covington, passed away June 29, 2010, at the age of 95. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Evie (Haynes) Lunsford. Mrs. Parish and her late husband, William Howard Parish, owned and operated Parish Grocery until retirement in 1980. Mrs. Parish enjoyed gardening, reading, and was a friend to all stray animals. She would...
Richard Lee Coleman
Jun 25, 2010
Mr. Richard Lee Coleman went home to be with the Lord on June 25, 2010. He was born April 12, 1931, to Henry and Rubye Barnett Coleman in Smyrna, GA. Growing up in the Oakdale community in Smyrna, he attended Fitzhugh Lee School, along with his wife of 63 years, Marian Fouts Coleman. He found employment at Southern Railway in...
Jacqueline Mary Garland
Jun 24, 2010
Floyd StreetJacqueline Mary Garland of Covington, passed away June 24, 2010, at the age of 73. Mrs. Garland was a Eucharistic Minister, and worked as a Sacristan. She enjoyed sewing and knitting. Mrs. Garland was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved her family and church dearly. She was preceded in death by her husband, Salvatore (Sal) Garland, Sr.,...
Billy Duene Dukes
Jun 22, 2010
Access RoadBilly Duene Dukes of Rutledge, passed away June 22, 2010, at the age of 73. Mrs. Dukes was a devoted wife and mother. She was creative, having a gift from God to create something from nothing. She was the very best at everything she did. She loved the Lord Jesus Christ with all her heart, and shared the good...
Alphonso Lowe
Jun 21, 2010
Access RoadAlphonso Lowe of Covington, passed away June 21, 2010, at the age of 66. He retired from Win Nelson Plumbing Company after 40 years of service. Mr. Lowe enjoyed sports, fishing, and entertaining his family and friends. Most important to him was his family, which he loved dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Mary...
Robert "Jack" Johnson
Jun 19, 2010
Floyd StreetRobert "Jack" Johnson of Covington, passed away June 19, 2010, at the age of 78. Mr. Johnson served his country as a Corporal in the United States Army during the Korean War. He retired from Bibb Manufacturing Company after 47 years, and attended Stewart Baptist Church for many years. He loved all types of cars; was an avid vegetable...
Louis Sewell
Jun 18, 2010
Louis Sewell of Covington, passed away June 18, 2010, at the age of 70. Mr. Sewell was married twice. His first wife was Dorothy Waller Sewell, with which he raised his two children; and then he was married to the late Linda (Hurt) Sewell, daughter of James and Ilse Hurt. During his 70 years, he managed to gain the love...
Virginia Smith Milner
Jun 18, 2010
Access RoadVirginia Smith Milner of Jackson, came to rest June 18, 2010, at the age of 84. Mrs. Milner and her husband, Charles, owned and operated Lakeside Restaurant in Lithonia, for many years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Mrs. Milner loved baking cakes and pies for everyone to enjoy. She was preceded in death by...
Sheila Skelton Barnes
Jun 18, 2010
Access RoadSheila Skelton Barnes of Covington, passed away June 18, 2010, at the age of 52. Mrs. Barnes was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church. She worked for New Rock Day Treatment Center and Kidz Net for 15 years. She loved going to the beach with her family, and enjoyed flower gardening in her yard. She was a great...
Martha C. Lester
Jun 16, 2010
Access RoadMartha C. Lester of Covington, passed away June 16, 2010, at the age of 83. Mrs. Lester enjoyed attending church at Honey Creek Baptist Church, and was a member there for 60 years. She enjoyed going to yard sales, cooking, watching Wheel of Fortune and the Atlanta Braves, but most important to her was her family, especially her grandchildren...
Edith B. Parker
Jun 14, 2010
Access RoadEdith B. Parker of Oxford, passed away June 14, 2010, at the age of 80. She was a member of Canaan Baptist Church, active member of the Senior Citizen Sunday School Class, and enjoyed cooking, baking, and crafts. Mrs. Parker loved her church, and nothing made her any happier than sharing her baked goods with others, especially at Christmas....
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