Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Paul Joseph Deconinck,
Oct 17, 2010
Mr. Paul Joseph DeConinck, Sr. of Covington died peacefully at home October, 17, 2010 at the age of 79. He retired after 35 years of service from Stanley Tools in 1997, and enjoyed camping, classical music, computers, wood working and watching movies. Paul was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many. Mr. DeConinck is preceded in death...
Joanne Deisenroth Schlageter
Oct 14, 2010
Access RoadJoanne Deisenroth Schlageter of Social Circle, passed away October 14, 2010, at the age of 78. Mrs. Schlageter worked in real estate for 40 years. She was also a registered nurse for nearly 20 years, graduating from Rochester General Nursing with a bachelor's degree. Mrs. Schlageter enjoyed gardening, cross stitching, sewing, knitting, reading, playing bridge, and was an artist...
Pearlie Gene Durden
Oct 12, 2010
Floyd StreetPearlie Gene Durden of Covington, passed away peacefully at her home, October 12, 2010, at the age of 73. She enjoyed listening to country music, traveling to Florida, shopping, eating catfish at Neely's, and loved watching wrestling and the Atlanta Braves. Mrs. Durden was known as "Granny" by all, and looked after everybody. She loved her dogs and cats,...
Steve W. Wilson
Oct 11, 2010
Steve W. Wilson of Oxford died October 11, 2010, at the age of 52. Steve was self employed as an Art Director for 12 years, a published author with a passion for the word of God. He was an accomplished master carpenter, builder and creative designer as well. He collected antiques and enjoyed photography. He will be remembered as a...
Lou Emma Wilbanks
Oct 7, 2010
Floyd StreetLou Emma Wilbanks of Covington, passed away October 7, 2010, at the age of 80. Mrs. Wilbanks was a great friend and neighbor, and was considered by many as the "sweetest lady" they had ever known. She attended Life Point Community Church, in Loganville, and enjoyed quilting, flowers, canning, and making biscuits, but most important to her was her...
Joan Keim James
Oct 4, 2010
Floyd StreetJoan Keim James of Covington, passed away October 4, 2010, at the age of 80. Mrs. James was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, an active member of the Service Guild of Covington, and volunteered with the American Red Cross. She loved gardening, reading, playing bridge, and doing jigsaw and crossword puzzles. She was preceded in death by...
Billy Overby
Oct 4, 2010
Billy Overby of Covington, passed away October 4, 2010, at the age of 68. Mr. Overby was well-known and loved by many in the Magnet community in which he lived. He was preceded in death by his son, Timmy Overby; and his parents, Tim Jackson and Ruby (Hawkins) Overby. Survivors include his wife, Linda Overby; daughters, Shirley Johnson, Renee McCall,...
Walter Keith Williams
Oct 1, 2010
Walter Keith Williams of Covington, died October 1, 2010, at the age of 66. Son of the late Jess and Thelma Phillips Williams, hunting and fishing were among his favorite pastimes. Mr. Williams is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Mark and April Williams and grandson, Brian, of Covington; sisters, Elaine Henry of Cleveland, GA, Marion and Don Palmer, Sherry Williams...
Ben R. Vossler
Sep 25, 2010
Floyd StreetBen R. Vossler of Newborn, passed away September 25, 2010, at the age of 74. Mr. Vossler attended Houghton College in New York for several years, Braden School of Welding in Pennsylvania, and went to technical school for operation and repair of heavy equipment. He enjoyed working with his father in the oil well drilling business in both New...
Grace Pollett Walker
Sep 22, 2010
Access RoadGrace Pollett Walker of Porterdale, passed away September 22, 2010, at the age of 78. She enjoyed reading, camping, collecting angels and dog statues. Mrs. Walker loved listening to bluegrass gospel music, and was an Elvis fan in her younger years. Her pride and joy and was her little Chihuahua, "Baby". She was preceded in death by her daughter,...
Mildred L. Cater Plymal
Sep 22, 2010
Access RoadMildred L. Cater Plymal was born in College Park, GA on February 10, 1930, and went home to be with the Lord on September 22, 2010. She grew up and resided in College Park, married Ralph E. Plymal, Sr., in 1948. They moved to Fayette County in 1984 and she joined Flat Creek Baptist Church. Mildred loved music and...
Timothy Eugene Hailey
Sep 21, 2010
Access RoadTimothy Eugene Hailey of Rutledge, passed away September 21, 2010, at the age of 52. He was a sports enthusiast, an avid fisherman, and enjoyed spending time outdoors. Mr. Hailey loved to travel, but most of all he loved his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Vesta Jewell (Hodges) Hailey. Survivors include his wife,...
Pat J. Landers
Sep 21, 2010
Pat J. Landers of Monticello, passed away September 21, 2010, at the age of 64. Mrs. Landers enjoyed spending time outdoors, working in the yard, watching the hummingbirds, and playing video games on the computer, but most important to her was her family. She was a very soft-hearted person and loved spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Landers was preceded...
Clifford L. Bulebush
Sep 19, 2010
Mrs. Clifford L. Bulebush of Covington, died September 19, 2010, at Riverside Health Care Center in Covington at the age of 96. Mrs. Bulebush was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Jackson. She enjoyed cruising, reading and playing cards. Mrs. Bulebush is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Ann and Bert Richardson of Conyers, Shirley and Bud Aydlett of Hamilton,...
Opal Henry
Sep 15, 2010
Access RoadOpal Henry of Covington, passed away September 15, 2010, at the age of 86. Mrs. Henry was a member of High Point Baptist Church, and was well-known in the High Point community for her cooking and canning. She was employed by Bibb Manufacturing Company for several years before working as a medical secretary at Newton County Hospital (now Newton...
Irene Burnett
Sep 14, 2010
Irene Burnett of Loganville, died at Riverside Healthcare in Covington, September 14, 2010, at the age of 88. Mrs. Burnett attended Jersey Baptist Church. She loved to sew and cross stitch baby blankets. Mrs. Burnett enjoyed being with her family and will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is preceded in death by her husband, Fitz...
Wayne Cooper
Sep 14, 2010
Access RoadWayne Cooper of Covington, passed away September 14, 2010, at the age of 40. Mr. Cooper enjoyed dirt track racing and sports, and played various sports when he was younger. He loved to watch Nascar racing. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Marie (Newton) Anderson; and his grandfathers, Homer Cooper and Hermon Anderson. Survivors include his daughter,...
Imogene Boyd Brand
Sep 13, 2010
Imogene Boyd Brand of Oxford, died September 13, 2010, at Abbey Hospice at the age of 72. She loved dancing, flowers, playing cards, cookouts, and the television show Bonanza. A retired fork lift operator for Mobil Chemical, she enjoyed spending time with her family. Ms. Brand was preceded in death by her parents, Vershaw and Evelyn Waldrop Boyd; a daughter,...
Harold W.
Sep 12, 2010
DAY, Harold W., age 69 (a/k/a "Santa") passed away September 12, 2010. Harold grew up in Opp, AL entering the United States Air Force in 1961-65 stationed at SAC Air Bases. A long career with W. T. Grants, managing several Atlanta stores; another long career as contract salesman for West Building Materials; retiring from Lowes (Conyers/Lithonia). With West he was...
Terry Paul "T-Bone" Duren,
Sep 9, 2010
Access RoadTerry Paul "T-Bone" Duren, Sr., of Winder, passed away September 9, 2010, at the age of 56. He loved working with wood, and was a self-employed framer for 32 years. Mr. Duren loved his church family and friends, but more than anything he was a devoted husband, daddy, Papaw, son, and brother. He was preceded in death by his...
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