Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Robert F. "Bobby" Lenz
May 7, 2019
Robert F. "Bobby" Lenz, age 67, of Stockbridge, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Bobby was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Jennie (Montelaro) Lenz; and brother, Michael Lenz. Bobby will be deeply missed by his wife of 39 years, Cisilia Lenz; daughters and son-in-law, Tamara and Brian Williamson, Sasha...
Darold Dean Vissering
May 7, 2019
Darold Dean Vissering of Social Circle, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at the age of 82. Mr. Vissering served sixteen years in the Air Force and four years in the Navy before moving to Newton County in 1974. After serving his country, he began a thirty-three-year career at the Covington Post Office. Mr. Vissering was a member of Eastside...
Lyra M. (Osley) Cocchi
May 5, 2019
Lyra M. (Osley) Cocchi of Mansfield, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019, at the age of 88. Mrs. Lyra was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was a longtime member of Gaithers United Methodist Church where she and Bill were faithful members. They led the Senior Saints Ministry for many years. Mrs. Lyra never missed Sunday School....
Bill Dimsdale
May 4, 2019
Bill Dimsdale of Jackson, formerly of Covington, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019, at the age of 75. Mr. Dimsdale was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. He enjoyed watching college football but especially liked watching and cheering on the University of Georgia Bulldogs. Mr. Dimsdale was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. His family is what...
Sandra "Sandy" Smith
May 4, 2019
Sandra "Sandy" Smith of Covington, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019, at the age of 71. Ms. Smith was of the Christian faith. She was simple and loving, and in her spare time, she enjoyed fishing and going to yard sales. Ms. Smith's family was her world and she will be missed by all who knew her. She was preceded...
John O. Koontz
May 2, 2019
John O. Koontz, age 91, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019. Mr. Koontz had a calling to serve. He was active in the Boy Scouts as a youth, and after graduating high school, he joined the United States Navy where he served on the USS Spokane. Mr. Koontz was also a Mason and a member of the State Guard Association...
Kathleen Dobbs Martin
May 1, 2019
Kathleen Dobbs Martin of Covington, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at the age of 95. Mrs. Martin's faith was very important to her. She enjoyed worshiping at Shiloh United Methodist Church where she was a longtime member and attended weekly Bible study. A few of Mrs. Martin's favorite hobbies were Facebook and quilting - she even taught others how...
Tony Yancey Allison
Apr 29, 2019
Tony Yancey Allison of Covington, passed away Monday, April 29, 2019, at the age of 69. First and foremost, Mr. Allison loved his Lord and was a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church. A loyal husband and dedicated Christian, he was a great father to his children, a loving grandfather to his grandchildren and a devoted son to his mother,...
Bryan E. Smith
Apr 27, 2019
Bryan E. Smith, of Stockbridge, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019, at the age of 47. If you knew Bryan, you knew he was one of a kind. He loved his family and one of his greatest joys was to be able to help others. He was loyal and generous to a fault. Called "Stick" by most of his friends,...
Bobbie Jean Buckelew
Apr 27, 2019
Bobbie Jean Buckelew, of Covington, passed away Saturday, April 27, at the age of 71. A faithful and supportive member of Oxford Baptist Church, Bobbie Jean especially liked to work in the church nursery. She stayed at home to focus on her family, and once her children went to middle school, she started work at Mason's Cuts & Styles where...
Susan P. Wagner
Apr 25, 2019
Susan P. Wagner, age 89, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019, at her home in Covington, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Wagner, Sr.; sons, John R. Wagner, Jr., Larry T. Wagner; as well as grandson, Michael L. Wagner. Susan is survived by her daughter, Sherry E. Groff; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A Memorial...
Earl Massengill
Apr 24, 2019
Earl Massengill of Oxford, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at the age of 87. Mr. Massengill enjoyed the outdoors by working in his vegetable garden and hunting. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wiley Massengill and Laura (Longworth) Massengill; granddaughter, Lauren Massengill; grandson, Ronny Robertson; 4 sisters and 4 brothers. Survivors include his loving wife of 58...
Jackie "Memaw" Masdon
Apr 23, 2019
Jackie "Memaw" Masdon, of Conyers, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at the age of 78. Known affectionately to everyone as "Memaw", Mrs. Masdon was a woman of faith and a beautiful Southern belle. Her most endearing qualities were her impeccable class, loving soul, and her warm and friendly spirit. Mrs. Masdon delighted in creating lasting memories with friends and...
Kyle Lee Headrick
Apr 22, 2019
Kyle Lee Headrick of Rutledge, passed away Monday, April 22, 2019, at the age of 23. Kyle was full of life and loved riding motorcycles. He began riding with his parents and grandparents at a young age. A selfless and giving person, Kyle always put his family and friends first. He enjoyed collecting and shooting guns, hunting and getting tattoos....
Donald "Donny" E. Moore
Apr 21, 2019
MSG Donald "Donny" E. Moore of Dacula, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019, at the age of 67. Growing up in Porterdale, Donny was a 1969 graduate of Newton County High School. After graduating, he was drafted into the Army and proudly served his country for 23 years. After retiring as Master Sergeant, Donny moved to Jackson Lake. He was...
Barbara Joann "Bunny" Schulz
Apr 20, 2019
Ms. Barbara Joann "Bunny" Schulz of Covington, GA, passed away April 20, 2019, at the age of 79. Barbara was born on March 13, 1940, in Erie, PA, to Lloyd Glenn Lewis and Lillian May Smith. She was part of the Order of Eastern Star, Gleaner Chapter #347. Barbara had a big, open heart. She loved dancing, cooking, and sewing....
Jeanne Harper
Apr 19, 2019
Jeanne Harper, of Mansfield, passed away Friday, April 19, 2019, at the age of 92. For over 40 years Mrs. Harper attended Shiloh Baptist Church, in Newborn, where she was active with The Joy Sunday School Class. For the last 10 years she also attended Union Hill Baptist Church in Hillsboro. Mrs. Harper was preceded in death by her husband,...
Emma Jean "Mama Jean" Lazenby
Apr 18, 2019
Emma Jean "Mama Jean" Lazenby, of Newborn, passed away April 18, 2019, at the age of 83. Affectionately known as "Mama Jean" to her family and friends, Mrs. Lazenby was a devout Christian and follower of the Holiness church principles. She had a giving and caring demeanor, and her capacity to love was one of her greatest attributes. For 20...
Janet Leigh Cranford
Apr 14, 2019
Janet Leigh Cranford of Covington passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019, at the age of 48. The beauty of Janet Leigh was her ability to make everything about family, and she worked hard to make her home a place that created wonderful memories; she loved to bake and cook for others. Janet Leigh's other passion was music - especially country...
Maximina Lane
Apr 10, 2019
Maximina Lane, of Social Circle, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at the age of 59. Maximina had a big heart and was always looking out for the senior citizens in her area, whether it was cooking for them or sitting and listening to them talk. Working at Wal-Mart, and meeting new people, is where she felt most comfortable. Maximina...
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