Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

Sep 6, 2018

Lana Tedstone Pucko of McDonough, passed away September 6, 2018, at the age of 66. Lana was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She adored her grandchildren and made a special effort to build strong connections with each one. With her infectious humor and social nature, Lana was always the center of attention whenever friends and family gathered. She was...

Sep 2, 2018

Freddie Leatherwood of Oxford, passed away September 2, 2018, at the age of 64. Freddie's passion was anything with four wheels, an engine, dealt with speed and defied death! He painted Fred Neely's race boat and was part of the boat crew. Freddie enjoyed weekend golfing, and hunting with his brother when he was younger. In addition, he was a...

Sep 2, 2018

Barbara Sue Sirmans, age 72, of McDonough, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018. Mrs. Sirmans loved socializing with family and friends and enjoyed traveling - her favorite destinations were the beach and mountains. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Glenn Sirmans; parents, Robert L. and Lucy Thelma Stallings; and sister, Betty Lester. Survivors include her daughter and...

Sep 1, 2018

Sylvia Miller, age 72, of McDonough, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018. Mrs. Miller was a longtime member of Zion Baptist Church, in Covington. Although she delighted in activities such as cooking, baking, sewing and traveling, her priority was spending quality time with family. Mrs. Miller's loved ones will remember her as a loving wife and a dedicated mother and...

Aug 30, 2018

Mary Helen Beasley of Covington, passed away August 30, 2018, at the age of 80. Mrs. Beasley enjoyed going to church, and she especially liked working with the Children's Ministry. She was known for making wonderful meals for her family and shared a special bond with her grandchildren. Mrs. Beasley was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years,...

Aug 30, 2018

Judy Cerda, age 26, of Conyers, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018. Gifted with a caring and compassionate heart, Judy had a deep capacity to love and was capable of always seeing the good in others. Her child-like spirit and willingness to trust endeared her to family and friends. Judy liked looking at the moon and was a fan of...

Aug 26, 2018

Pat Cardwell of Covington, passed away August 26, 2018, at the age of 84. A faithful member of Solid Rock Baptist Church, Mrs. Cardwell was a frequent volunteer at Willing Helpers Food Bank and Willing Helpers Medical Clinic, where she was able to use her gift of encouraging others. Mrs. Cardwell also enjoyed crocheting. She loved her family and friends...

Aug 26, 2018

Eric Unger of Covington, passed away August 26, 2018, at the age of 94. Eric and Rita, his wife of 63 years, were German immigrants who migrated to the United States to raise a family. The family lived for a short time in Cincinnati before settling in Newton County. Eric worked at and retired from MacGregor in Covington and Albany,...

Aug 24, 2018

James "Jammy" Deadwyler of Covington, passed away August 24, 2018, at the age of 60. Jammy was a member of First Baptist Church of Covington. He was a hardworking, soft spoken man who went above and beyond for his customers and his friends. Jammy was a man of integrity and was always honest when dealing with his customers through his...

Aug 23, 2018

Sam Mask, age 92, of Covington, passed away August 23, 2018. Mr. Mask honorably served his country with the United States Navy during World War II. For over 70 years, he was an active and faithful member of Lovejoy United Methodist Church where he served in various roles. In addition to teaching Sunday School classes, he shared his gift of...

Aug 21, 2018

Barbara Jane Lyle (Mamaw) passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at the age of 85, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sheridan Sidney Lyle; father, Simon Haun; mother, Jessie Haun Donahue; and daughter-in-law, Diane Haun. She is survived her sons, Donnie (Gail) Lyle, Danny (Penny) Haun, Ricky Haun; daughters, Cathy (Randall) Becknell, Sandy (David)...

Aug 20, 2018

Jaxon James Bunn, infant son of David Bunn, Jr., and Chantay Brown, entered into rest, August 20, 2018. A Graveside Service for Infant Jaxon will be held Friday, August 24, 2018, 11:00 A.M., at Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery, 3962 Salem Road, in Covington, with Don Day officiating. Graveside Service

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Aug 17, 2018

John Adair, age 69, of Covington, passed away August 17, 2018. Mr. Adair, a proud veteran of the United States Army, was retired from both Hercules and C & D Battery. He loved being outdoors - fishing, golfing, or working in his garden, but his greatest passion was cooking and grilling. Mr. Adair also enjoyed spending time with family and...

Aug 16, 2018

Aubrey "Eddie" Willis, Jr. of Oxford, passed away August 16, 2018, at the age of 87. Mr. Willis proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was a faithful member of Corinth Christian Church. A former Mason of the Chamblee Sardis Lodge, Mr. Willis was raised in September 1970. In his spare time, he...

Aug 15, 2018

Joan Kite, age 70, of Oxford, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018. Mrs. Kite loved music - especially gospel, and she enjoyed singing in church in her younger years. She was also a fan of Elvis and his music. Mrs. Kite's friends and family knew her as a caring person who always put others first. She enjoyed spending time with...

Aug 13, 2018

Rick Mahs of Eatonton, passed away August 13, 2018, at the age of 60. Mr. Mahs was a dedicated employee of 21st Century Oncology where his job was a big part of his life. He had a heart of gold, a good sense of humor and a sarcastic wit. Mr. Mahs enjoyed traveling to the mountains in his spare time....

Aug 12, 2018

Lewis B. Mason of Covington, passed away August 12, 2018, at 88 years of age. After graduating from high school, he joined and proudly served in the United States Air Force, where he was stationed in the Philippines during the Korean War. He was a member of Oxford Baptist Church for over 40 years. While there, he served as a...

Aug 11, 2018

Frank A. Waters of Covington, passed away August 11, 2018, at the age of 85. Mr. Waters proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He loved spending time with his family, going out to eat and collecting business cards. Mr. Waters will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death...

Aug 10, 2018

Ronald A. Moore of Conyers, passed away August 10, 2018, at the age of 78. Mr. Moore had a strong work ethic. He served his country in the Air National Guard, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel, and serving and retiring from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He enjoyed playing golf, hunting and traveling. Mr. Moore was a wine connoisseur...

Aug 9, 2018

Nancy K. McMichael of Shady Dale, passed away August 9, 2018, at the age of 57. Nancy was a lifelong member of Providence Baptist Church. A strong Christian woman, she was kind and compassionate - always putting others first. Nancy enjoyed watching her favorite TV shows, fireworks, and loved talking on the phone. In addition, she liked to relax while...