Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Carl Lamar Fetner
Jan 9, 2020
Carl Lamar Fetner of Oxford, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020, at the age of 80. No services at this time.
Richard Dale Robinson, Jr.
Jan 9, 2020
Richard Dale Robinson, Jr., of Covington, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020, at 70 years of age. As an act of loyalty and commitment to his country's freedoms, Mr. Robinson proudly served as a veteran of the United States Army during the Vietnam War and the Korean Conflict. He retired from FiberVisions, in Covington, after many years as a dedicated...
Nancy Elizabeth Holland
Jan 8, 2020
Nancy Elizabeth Holland, of Conyers, passed away January 8, 2020, at 81 years of age. Ms. Holland was born October 21, 1938, in Whitney, TX, to Curtis and Ruby Nowlin. Since 1999, she was a vital and dedicated member of Shoal Creek Primitive Baptist Church, in Mansfield. Serving others was ingrained in her spirit and was an integral part of...
Wanda Aiken Pugh
Jan 7, 2020
Wanda Aiken Pugh, of Conyers, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at 69 years of age. Born and raised in Atlanta, Mrs. Pugh graduated from Southwest DeKalb High School in 1968. Though she put down roots and made her life in the city of Conyers, she was co-owner of Brendale's, in Covington, for over 17 years. She was family-oriented and...
Carl H. Tinker
Jan 6, 2020
Carl H. Tinker, of Covington, passed away Monday, January 6, 2020, at 92 years of age. Mr. Tinker was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during WWII. He retired from Disney/Epcot in Orlando, FL, and was an active member of East Side Baptist Church in Stockbridge. Mr. Tinker was preceded in death by his parents, William R....
Johnny Lummus, Sr.
Jan 5, 2020
Johnny Lummus, Sr., of Covington, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020, at 62 years of age. Johnny was an accomplished athlete who, as a former semi-pro and professional boxer, earned a place on the United States Olympic Team, where he proudly represented his country in the 1980 Olympics. Johnny's passion for boxing was second only to his love of fishing....
Kenneth (Dawg) Lazenby
Jan 4, 2020
Kenneth (Dawg) Lazenby, of Covington, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020, at 61 years of age. Kenneth was a man who lived life on his own terms and was content with keeping things simple. He had a strong and reliable work ethic and dedicated 30 years to Mitchell's Used Auto Parts. Kenneth loved to be the one who could make...
Ronny Beckworth
Jan 4, 2020
Ronny Beckworth, of Social Circle, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020, at 61 years of age. A devoted and faithful follower of Christ, Ronny served the Lord with both reverence and humility. He was an active and supportive member of First Baptist Church of Covington, where he acted as a deacon as well as leading Sunday School classes for young...
Doug Bruns
Jan 2, 2020
Doug Bruns of Covington, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020, at the age of 72. Mr. Bruns attended Rockdale Baptist Church and was a resident of Covington for fifty years. He enjoyed working alongside his friend, Darren Kirkpatrick, as a contractor for several construction companies over the years. Mr. Bruns was preceded in death by his wife, Gail Bruns; parents,...
William "Bill" Charles Seybold
Jan 2, 2020
William "Bill" Charles Seybold, Jr. of Conyers, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020, at the age of 66. Mr. Seybold was a resident of Conyers and the Covington area for forty plus years and attended Central Community Church. For a dedicated 30 years, he worked for International Printing Technology before working for Continental for the past 5 years. Mr. Seybold...
Bill Hubbard
Jan 2, 2020
Bill Hubbard, of Conyers, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020, at 75 years of age. Mr. Hubbard was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He accepted Christ as his Savior and was baptized June 13, 2001, at Jersey Baptist Church. Mr. Hubbard was a supportive and vital member of Calvary Baptist Church in Conyers. He was at his...
Marvin Eugene (Gene-O) Johnson
2020
Marvin Eugene (Gene-O) Johnson, of Social Circle, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020, at the age of 72. Gene-O’s many talents and skills afforded him unique opportunities in both work and play. He was skilled in building and creating things, and as a prop maker for the movie industry under IATSE Local 479, he could bring to...
Thomas Eugene "Gene" Owens
Dec 31, 2019
Thomas Eugene "Gene" Owens, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019, at 96 years of age. A veteran of the United States Army, Mr. Owens served his country with fierce dedication and immense pride. His tour of duty coincided with WWII and placed him in battles at Omaha Beach, the Battle of the Bulge, as well as Germany. Mr....
Joseph "Joey" Dahl
Dec 29, 2019
Joseph "Joey" Dahl of Atlanta, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019, at the age of 47. Joey was an artist, a man of many talents, and a Christian. He had a passion for music and enjoyed playing piano. In Joey's younger years, he played on a little league baseball team that beat China, wrestled for Rockdale County High School and...
Beth Buffkin Clanton
Dec 27, 2019
Beth Buffkin Clanton, of Social Circle, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019, at the age of 81. Mrs. Clanton was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Covington, where she was active in her Sunday School class. She enjoyed antiquing, playing cards and watching sports - especially golf and professional football. Mrs. Clanton cherished the time spent with her...
Jackie Cashwell
Dec 27, 2019
Jackie Cashwell, 95, of Buckhead, GA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving children, whom she doted over, December 27, 2019. She was born August 6, 1924, in High Springs, FL. Mrs. Cashwell eloped and married her sweetheart, Marion C. Cashwell, June 15, 1942, who preceded her in death on May 21, 2015; as well as her son, Rondy Cashwell....
Dorothy "Dotty" Childs
Dec 26, 2019
Dorothy "Dotty" Childs of Porterdale, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019, at the age of 83. Ms. Childs was a faithful member of Julia A. Porter United Methodist Church of Porterdale. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading. Ms. Childs loved her family dearly - especially her nieces and nephews who she treated as her own. She was preceded in...
John (Jack) Mcarthur
Dec 21, 2019
John (Jack) McArthur, of Conyers, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019, at 78 years of age. Jack was born and raised in Columbus, Georgia. For over 50 years, he earned a living as a sales representative for M & A Welding Supply in Atlanta. A man of integrity and dependable in nature, Jack lovingly assumed the role of father when...
Ava Marie Viars
Dec 21, 2019
Newborn Baby Girl Ava Marie Viars, whose family is from Covington, passed away December 21, 2019. Those who will miss her presence in their lives include her mother and father, Bailee Branch and Donnie Viars, Jr.; sister, Ivie Viars; maternal grandparents, Barry and Tina Branch; paternal grandparents, Donnie and Ruth Viars, Sr. A Graveside Service for little Ava Marie will...
Marguerite "Peggy" Mercer
Dec 20, 2019
Marguerite "Peggy" Mercer, of Covington, passed away December 20, 2019, at the age of 78. Born in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, to the late Edward and Marguerite (Duncan) Fitzgerald, she was proud of her Irish heritage. Ms. Mercer was a faithful parishioner at St. Anna's Catholic Church, in Monroe, where she was happily involved with the Active Catholic Enthusiastic Seniors. Additionally, she...
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