Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

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....

Aiden Christopher Coglianese
Jun 10, 2010
Access RoadLittle Aiden Christopher Coglianese died June 10, 2010, at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston. He was loved and will be greatly missed by his mother and family. Little Aiden is survived by his mother, Kristina Marie Coglianese; sister, Haylee Marie Coglianese; twin brother, Brayden Michael Coglianese, all of Covington; grandparents, Jimmy Coglianese of Covington, and Kimberly and Preston...

Clark L. Gregg
Jun 7, 2010
Access RoadClark L. Gregg of Covington, passed away June 7, 2010, at the age of 64. Most important to Mr. Gregg was spending time with his family, friends, and grandchildren. He was an avid reader, and enjoyed Nascar racing, the Atlanta Falcons, fishing, and customizing his Dodge Charger for racing. Mr. Gregg liked country music, and enjoyed attending safety meetings...

Corene Henderson
Jun 6, 2010
Corene Elizabeth (Reynolds) Henderson, Newborn, passed away June 6, 2010, at the age of 52. Mrs. Henderson was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Newborn. She enjoyed talking, and never met a stranger. Mrs. Henderson enjoyed working in her yard, knitting, cooking, going to the beach and loved her animals. One of her favorite things she enjoyed was listening...

Mary Derifield
Jun 3, 2010
Floyd StreetMary Derifield of Covington, passed away June 3, 2010, at the age of 77.Funeral Services for Ms. Derifield will be held Saturday, June 5, 2010, 1:00 PM, at the Floyd Street Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, with Rev. Richard White officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday, June 5, from 11 AM - 1 PM. Interment will...

Ellis Moore
Jun 1, 2010
Geneva Ellis Moore of Covington died July 1, 2010, at the age of 90. The daughter of the late Hiram and Grace Johnson Ellis and the widow of the late Huie Anderson Moore, she was a member of First United Methodist Church in Covington, where she belonged to the Friendship Sunday School Class and Senior Saints. She was a member...

Carolyn J. Cook
May 26, 2010
Carolyn J. Cook of Covington, passed away May 26, 2010, at the age of 77. She enjoyed cooking and taking care of her flowers in her garden, especially her rose garden. Ms. Cook loved her grandchildren dearly, and enjoyed spending all her free time with them. She had many friends that she worked with many years at Stalvey's Restaurant and...

Ardell Payne
May 24, 2010
Ardell Payne (Gran Gran) of Covington, passed away May 24, 2010, at the age of 83. He was employed by Bibb Manufacturing Company for 48 years, retiring as plant engineer. Mr. Payne was a lifetime member of The Gospel Tabernacle, and Elder Emeritus of Christ Cornerstone Church, in Covington. He was an avid camper and enjoyed traveling with his wife....

Lossie Benjamin "Benny" Hall
May 23, 2010
Access RoadLossie Benjamin "Benny" Hall of Covington, passed away May 23, 2010, at the age of 75. Mr. Hall loved going to church, and served faithfully as a deacon at Milstead Baptist Church, in Conyers. He loved the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, and enjoyed Braves baseball, working in his yard, camping in the mountains, and going to the beach. Mr....

Kathleen Y. Wales
May 23, 2010
Access RoadKathleen Y. Wales of Covington, passed away May 23, 2010, at the age of 55. She was a member of The Church of the Good Shepherd, in Covington. Ms. Wales was previously employed by both Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Southern Regional Healthcare. Ms. Wales was a member of the Covington Women's Club, and enjoyed scuba diving in her...

Johnnie Regious Ozburn
May 20, 2010
Floyd StreetJohnnie Regious Ozburn of Mansfield, passed away May 20, 2010, at the age of 85. Mr. Ozburn was owner and operator of Ozburn's Cafeteria, in Lithonia and Conyers, for 24 years. He was a member of Sewell's United Methodist Church, but also attended Centennial Baptist Church, in Rutledge. Mr. Ozburn enjoyed cooking, bowling, vegetable gardening, playing cards with his...

John W. Norwood
May 19, 2010
Access RoadJohn W. Norwood of Covington, passed away May 19, 2010, at the age of 86. Mr. Norwood retired from Hapeville Motor Convoy. He enjoyed fishing and watching sports. Mr. Norwood was preceded in death by his parents, John and Johnnie (Hunt) Norwood. Survivors include his wife, Lyndell (Garner) Norwood; daughter and son-in-law, Theresa and A.D. Walker; and two grandchildren,...

Ed Martin
May 16, 2010
Mr. Ed Martin of Oxford passed away May 16, 2010 at Newton Medical Center at the age of 64. A life long resident of Newton County, he was born in Covington to the late Ollie Eugene and Mary Alice (Owens) Martin. Mr. Martin purchased City Motors from E.J. Shannon, which he owned and operated for 4 years, and had also...

Dorothy Adelaide Sherod
May 15, 2010
In loving memory of Dorothy Adelaide Henrichs Sherod of Covington, Georgia. She was born in Montana on October 19, 1924, and passed away on May 15, 2010. Adelaide was a very wonderful, talented and tough lady. She made custom drapes for over 50 years; however, she was happiest on her tractor in the hay fields. She finally retired in 2007....

Tony Morris
May 14, 2010
Tony Morris of Covington passed away Friday, May 14, 2010, at his residence. Mr. Morris volunteered for the Covington/Newton County Recreation Department for 15 years and worked for Cleary Exterminating Service. He was a member of The Church at Covington and was known to be the world's greatest napper. Mr. Morris is survived by his wife, Lisa Payton Morris of...

James R. Turner,
May 12, 2010
Access RoadJames R. Turner, Sr., of Covington, passed away May 12, 2010, at the age of 67. Mr. Turner was a member of First Baptist Church, in Helen, GA. He loved spending time in the mountains of Northern Georgia. Mr. Turner enjoyed playing golf, watching Nascar racing, and was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan. He also enjoyed landscaping and yard...

Makiya ("Monkey") Kitchens
May 11, 2010
Makiya ("Monkey") Kitchens of Covington died May 11, 2010, at the age of 8. Surviving are her parents, Matthew and Lindsay Kitchens; sisters, Abbie Kitchens and Mattie Kitchens; maternal grandparents, Sandy Love and Tony Allison; paternal grandparents, Gary and Jackie Kitchens, all of Covington.Funeral Services for Makiya will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 13, 2010, at the Access...

Kayson James Parker
May 10, 2010
Little Kayson James Parker died May 10, 2010 at Rockdale Medical Center. He was loved and will be greatly missed by his parents and family. Little Kayson is survived by his parents, Thomas Chad Parker and Brittney Lashea Willard of Madison; grandparents, James and Bridgette Willard of Madison, Donny and Debra Parker of Covington; God-Siblings, Catelynn Brake and Jaycie Brake....

Betty Jane Henderson Garner
May 10, 2010
Betty Jane Henderson Garner of Oxford went to be with her Heavenly Father on May 10, 2010. She passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family who loved her dearly. She was a loving example of Christ to her family and everyone she met. She leaves a legacy of love and faith behind for her family. She will be...

William Bonner Watson,
May 10, 2010
William Bonner Watson, Jr., age 63, of Covington, died May 10, 2010. He loved driving a tractor, and enjoyed the outdoors, especially watching the squirrels and birds. Mr. Watson was a Vietnam Veteran, having served his country from December of 1965 until September of 1967. He was predeceased by his parents, William Bonner, Sr. and Tillie Thornton Watson. Mr. Watson...
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