Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Hunter Ray White
Nov 27, 2019
Hunter Ray White of Covington, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at the age of 24. Hunter was funny, outgoing, witty, and a beautiful person inside and out. He enjoyed being outdoors whether it was fishing, hunting, or traveling to the beach. Hunter was the life of the party everywhere that he went. In his spare time, he liked playing...
Sandra Reid
Nov 26, 2019
Sandra Reid, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at 61 years of age. To those closest to Sandra, she was known for having a spirited demeanor and a penchant for keeping her things in order. Going out for a meal was how she liked to socialize with family. It was a time for fellowship and getting caught-up on...
William B. Chappell
Nov 26, 2019
William B. Chappell of Covington, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at the age of 81. Mr. Chappell was a believer of Christ and an honorable man - always keeping his word. He enjoyed making people laugh, listening to Gospel music, reading and was a huge fan of sports, especially the Braves and the Falcons. Mr. Chappell loved his family...
Bill Weeks
Nov 26, 2019
Bill Weeks of Social Circle, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at the age of 79. Mr. Weeks was a member of the Elks Lodge for over 40 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed canning and preserving vegetables from his garden. Mr. Weeks had a passion for cars, whether it was working on antique cars or watching his favorite...
Amy Dimsdale
Nov 26, 2019
Amy Dimsdale, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at 49 years of age. After graduating Newton County High School, Amy's ambition and drive led her to Artistic Beauty College, in Conyers, where she explored her creative side. To allow for various opportunities in the work force, she then attended classes at DeKalb Tech. Amy was outgoing and social,...
Holly Berg Casey
Nov 25, 2019
Holly Berg Casey of Covington, passed away Monday, November 25, 2019, at the age of 76. Mrs. Casey enjoyed being outdoors and traveling to different countries. One of her early hobbies led her to meet her husband, Ed, which was racing Porsches, while living in Boston. Mrs. Casey also enjoyed showing Appaloosa and Quarter horses. Ed and Holly also enjoyed...
Horace Wayne Williams "Wig"
Nov 25, 2019
Horace Wayne Williams "Wig" of Covington, passed away Monday, November 25, 2019, at the age of 66. First and foremost, Mr. Williams was loved dearly by his friends and family. A longtime resident of Newton County, he was known for his unique sense of humor and his love for football - especially the Georgia Bulldogs. Mr. Williams was preceded in...
Marcus "Mark" Hudson
Nov 24, 2019
Marcus "Mark" Hudson, of Rutledge, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019, at 62 years of age. Mark had many interests and hobbies, most of which demonstrated his desire to be both outside and working with his hands. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting, and his passion for hunting crows earned him the nickname, "Crow Man". Mark liked...
Doris Messick
Nov 23, 2019
Doris Messick, of Covington, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019, at 84 years of age. A true example of a Christian woman, Mrs. Messick's daily life spoke to her deep faith in God. She was a supportive and vital member of Full Gospel Holiness Church, in Walnut Grove, and was a past member of the Richlands Tabernacle before moving to...
Willie Kirk Watkins
Nov 21, 2019
Willie Kirk Watkins, of Covington, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019, at 87 years of age. Mr. Watkins honorably served his country in the United States Navy. A faithful member at The Church of Covington, he delighted in worshipping alongside his brother and sisters in Christ. After his retirement from Scientific Atlanta, Mr. Watkins pursued his passion for farming and...
Beverly Gail Brown
Nov 21, 2019
Beverly Gail Brown, of Monroe, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019, at 74 years of age. No services are scheduled at this time.
Rev. Mister Thomas J. Metzger
Nov 21, 2019
Rev. Mister Thomas J. Metzger of Mansfield, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019, at the age of 67. He was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip and Dolly (Finn) Metzger; sister, Rebecca Zimmer. Survivors include his loving wife, Barbara Metzger; daughter, Melissa Cannon; son, Jason Metzger; grandchildren, Bronwen Wilson and husband, Austin, Mack, Joseph, Rose, Cora, Bishop Cannon; great-grandchildren,...
Sybil Sheppard
Nov 21, 2019
Sybil Sheppard, of Newborn, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019, at 80 years of age. Mrs. Sheppard was a longtime and faithful member of Mountain View Baptist Church in Stone Mountain. She was gifted with a bright mind and an inclination to work hard. Mrs. Sheppard was a member of both the National Honor Society and the Beta Club. She...
Carl Marchant
Nov 18, 2019
Carl Marchant, of Griffin, passed away Monday, November 18, 2019, at 72 years of age. A graduate of Tifton County High School, Mr. Marchant never met a stranger and believed in living life to the fullest. He was preceded in death by his parents, William David and Annie Laurie Marchant; as well as brother-in-law, Richard McMillian. Those left to cherish...
Harry Q. Davis,, (Ret) Col Jr.
Nov 17, 2019
Harry Q. Davis, Jr., COL (RET), US Army, 92, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, died peacefully, Sunday, November 17, 2019. He was born on the family farm in Newton County, April 1927, to Harry Quigg and Agnus McClure Davis. Upon graduation from Covington High School in 1944, he entered the Navy, serving during WWII as a submariner in...
Johnny Alan Dunn
Nov 16, 2019
WOW!! He was a wonderful father, son, brother, grandfather, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. With great sorrow, the family of Johnny Alan Dunn, announces his passing on November 16, 2019. Johnny was born in Atlanta, Georgia, December 3, 1952, to Helen and Barry Dunn. He grew up in Decatur, Georgia, where he played baseball and football at Midway Ballpark as...
Warren David "Dee" Gibbs
Nov 13, 2019
Warren David "Dee" Gibbs, age 91, resident of Somerville, Tennessee and husband of the late Jimmie Lou Gibbs, departed this life Wednesday morning, November 13, 2019. Graveside Services with Military Honors for Mr. Gibbs will be held at 2 P.M. Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Lawnwood Memorial Park in Covington, Georgia. Arrangements will be provided by Peebles Fayette County Funeral...
Isabelle Adams Avery
Nov 10, 2019
Isabelle Adams Avery, of Covington, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019, at 88 years of age. She was a member of Eastridge Community Church, where she enjoyed fellowship with her church family and volunteering as needed. Mrs. Avery was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Stewart Avery; parents, Clarence Paul and Dessa (Edwards) Adams; brothers, Herman Adams, J.W. Adams,...
Frankie "Tiny" Blackwell
Nov 8, 2019
Frankie "Tiny" Blackwell, of Conyers, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019, at 87 years of age. Mrs. Blackwell was a God-fearing woman and the leader of her family. She had a feisty spirit which she drew strength from whenever life presented her with a challenge. Mrs. Blackwell will be remembered for her loving demeanor and her willingness to offer support...
Milton Rudolph Leroy
Nov 7, 2019
Milton Rudolph LeRoy of Covington, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019, at the age of 91. Mr. LeRoy, a corporal in the United States Army, proudly served his country in World War II and Korea. In addition to being an ordained deacon for 50 plus years, he was active in the life of his church, Zion Baptist, in Covington; he...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries when they are posted.
About Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home Obituaries and Tributes
Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home offers a collection of obituaries for. With services throughout that are updated regularly. Find local obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.
