Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Ruby S. Satterfield
May 11, 2019
Ruby Inez Steadham Satterfield, 95, returned to her heavenly home Saturday, May 11, 2019, after a long and blessed life. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God sustained her throughout her life. Ruby was born August 30, 1923, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Steadham. She was the youngest of eight children and the last surviving...
Matthew Monzon
May 10, 2019
Matthew Monzon, age 41, of Covington, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019. An artistic soul who loved to write poetry and create art, Matthew was also a talented tattoo artist, guitar player and vocalist. He had a strong sense of family and shared a close bond with his nieces and nephews. Matthew's favorite Bible passage was Romans 7: 15-20. He...
Hazel Bowen
May 9, 2019
Hazel Bowen of Covington, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at the age of 90. Mrs. Bowen was a member of Canaan Baptist Church and was known for her great cooking skills. She will be remembered as a faithful wife and a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Mrs. Bowen was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie James Bowen; daughter,...
Linda Diann Stowe
May 8, 2019
Linda Diann Stowe, of Social Circle, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at the age of 72. Mrs. Stowe was a founding member of Word of Life Tabernacle, in Covington. A hard worker with drive and dedication, she successfully built and owned her own cleaning business. Mrs. Stowe's cooking skills were exceptional, and she delighted in seeing others enjoy her...
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...
Roy W. Nelson
May 7, 2019
Roy W. Nelson, of Oxford, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at the age of 81. For over 30 years, Mr. Nelson was an educator with the Miami-Dade County School System, in Florida, where he taught Driver's Education at Jackson High School. Additionally, he served as the head football coach and defensive coordinator. Mr. Nelson fulfilled his duties as both...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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