Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Wallace Randolph Highsmith
Dec 19, 2019
Wallace Randolph Highsmith, of Covington, passed away December 19, 2019, at the age of 82. Mr. Highsmith was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. In addition to combat, he served the Marine Corps as a cross country chaser - primarily responsible for escorting military personnel between law enforcement or detention facilities. Mr. Highsmith retired from Billy...
Gayle Kurtz
Dec 19, 2019
Gayle Kurtz, of Stockbridge, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019, at 83 years of age. Before moving to Stockbridge, Mrs. Kurtz was a longtime resident of Atlanta. She enjoyed spending time with loved ones, and making memories with her husband, Bob, counted as one of life's greatest joys. Mrs. Kurtz's favorite pastimes were many and watching crime dramas on TV...
Gregory Michael Gerling
Dec 18, 2019
Gregory Michael Gerling, 67, of Covington, Georgia, passed away from this world to eternal peace, December 18, 2019, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on November 23, 1952, in Jefferson City, Missouri, son of the late Michael and Lucille (Schwaller) Gerling. He was united in marriage to the late Laurale (Borgmeyer) Gerling on August 10, 1974, for 40 years....
Laura Mikula Lyons
Dec 17, 2019
Laura Mikula Lyons, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at 60 years of age. A longtime resident of Newton County, Laura was deeply rooted in her Christian beliefs and loved to share with others her love for God. She was a generous, kind-hearted, and selfless person whose presence and light impacted everyone she met along life's path. Oftentimes,...
Tony Hartsfield
Dec 16, 2019
Tony Hartsfield of Covington, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019, at the age of 62. Mr. Hartsfield enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing and was an avid Atlanta Braves fan. He loved his family dearly and cherished the time spent with them. Mr. Hartsfield was preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Jewell Hartsfield. Survivors include his daughter, Melia Hartsfield...
Ann W. Mason
Dec 15, 2019
Ann W. Mason, of Covington, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019, at 85 years of age. Ann was a past member of Oxford Baptist Church, and in more recent years, was a member of First Baptist Church of Covington. During her time at Oxford Baptist, she volunteered in the nursery, and cooked and delivered food to the homebound. Ann, who...
Steve Mann
Dec 14, 2019
Steve Mann, of Oxford, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019, at 55 years of age. A family man above all else, Steve was an amazing provider and strong leader. He lived life with great enthusiasm, and he was happy any time he had the chance to be outside - hunting and fishing being his favorite hobbies. Steve was preceded in...
Samuel Franz-Joseph Rocker
Dec 10, 2019
Samuel Franz-Joseph Rocker, 65, passed away after a long battle with cancer on Tuesday, December 10th, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born on May 28th, 1954 in Atlanta to Samuel Andrew Rocker and Genevieve (Falanga) Rocker and was a resident of Covington at the time of his passing. He was preceded in passing by his parents and his...
Gertrude Bylsma Vanderhorst
Dec 7, 2019
Gertrude Bylsma VanderHorst, of Conyers, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 101 years of age. Mrs. VanderHorst, a longtime member of Salem United Methodist Church, was deeply rooted in her faith and read scripture daily as part of her walk with the Lord. As a caring and supportive member of her community, she would oftentimes make a delicious casserole...
Candy Lynn Glass
Dec 7, 2019
Candy Lynn Glass, of Conyers, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019, at 53 years of age. Of the Baptist faith, Candy showered her family with love, and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, who were her world. She was preceded in death by her son, Christopher Charles Glass; fiancé, Gene Walters; and her father, Darrell Cooley. Those left to...
Ruby Strandberg
Dec 7, 2019
Ruby Strandberg, of Covington, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019, at 72 years of age. Ruby was a member of Harvest Baptist Church in Covington. She had amazing strength and a positive attitude, and she drew from both in her fight against cancer. Ruby lived life to the fullest and making memories with her family was a big part of...
Myrtle Bean Goodman Black
Dec 7, 2019
Myrtle Bean Black grew up in a small town in North Carolina, and moved with her family to an even smaller town in Virginia when she was a teenager. She graduated from Appomattox High School, and went to work as a secretary to a local businessman who owned a sawmill. In a short amount of time, she married her boss,...
Brenda Carol Sewell Loggins
Dec 7, 2019
Brenda Carol Sewell Loggins, age 67, passed away peacefully at her home, in Conyers, GA, Saturday, December 7, 2019, after an extended battle with cancer. She was born in Anderson, South Carolina, to Harrison and Bertie Mae Fitzgerald. Mrs. Loggins was a retired real estate agent and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her late husband of 11...
Carlo Finazzo
Dec 7, 2019
Carlo Finazzo, of Covington, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019, at 90 years of age.
Charles Hatcher
Dec 6, 2019
Charles Hatcher of Covington, passed away Friday, December 6, 2019, at the age of 93. Mr. Hatcher attended High Point Baptist Church, in Covington. He enjoyed playing golf, camping and watching the Atlanta Braves. Mr. Hatcher loved his family and church family dearly and will be missed by all who knew him. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Martha...
Jeanette Ellington
Dec 5, 2019
Jeanette Ellington of Oxford, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019, at the age of 89. A resident of Newton County for 67 years, Mrs. Ellington was a lifetime member of Gum Creek Presbyterian Church, where she was part of the Presbyterian Women, participated in the Golden Group and taught Sunday School classes. She was her truest self any time outdoors,...
Linda D. Phillips
Dec 5, 2019
Linda D. Phillips, of Conyers, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019, at 70 years of age. Mrs. Phillips was strong in her faith as a Christian, and she had a passion for music and singing. She will be remembered most for being a thoughtful and caring mother, grandmother, and friend. Mrs. Phillips was preceded in death by her husband, Joel...
Gail Waller
Dec 4, 2019
Gail Waller, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at 77 years of age. Though Mrs. Waller was a vital and supportive member of First Baptist Church of Covington, she had a strong belief in people choosing for themselves where they attended worship. Working with her hands and being creatively minded, her many hobbies expanded on her artistic talents....
Mike Landers
Dec 4, 2019
Mike Landers, of Conyers, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at 65 years of age. Mike liked to fish, watch NASCAR racing, and he had a passion for antique cars. His great sense of humor and his kind-hearted nature endeared him to both family and friends. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mary (Gurley) Landers; brothers-in-law,...
Daisy Broadhurst Hunt
Dec 3, 2019
Daisy Broadhurst Hunt of Oxford, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at the age of 92. She was born in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, June 10, 1927, to the late George Marion and Kathleen (Drake) Broadhurst. Mrs. Hunt was an active and faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Covington, where she sang in both the sanctuary and Heaven Heirs...
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