Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Ann M. Dunehew
Jun 10, 2018
Ann M. Dunehew of Covington, passed away June 10, 2018, at 80 years of age. After 20 plus years of dedicated service, Mrs. Dunehew retired from Georgia Tech, where she served as an Executive Assistant. She cherished her family and will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Mrs. Dunehew was preceded in death by her parents, Charles...
Alice V. Brown
Jun 9, 2018
Alice V. Brown, age 90, passed away June 9, 2018. Of the Baptist faith, Mrs. Brown was known for her strength, independence, and love of family. During retirement, she gave her time and shared her compassion for others by doing volunteer work. Mrs. Brown served as a volunteer at the Newton Hospital Gift Shop for many years. She also worked...
Sandra Nasworthy
Jun 9, 2018
Sandra Nasworthy, age 70, of Covington, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018. Mrs. Nasworthy was born and raised in Rockdale County and was retired from Lithonia Lighting. She had a caring heart and was a constant source of love and support for family and friends. An avid reader, Mrs. Nasworthy enjoyed time spent with family - either relaxing at the...
Mildred B. Moncrief
Jun 6, 2018
Mildred B. Moncrief of Social Circle, passed away June 6, 2018, at the age of 83. Mrs. Moncrief was a thoughtful, caring and giving person who enjoyed making others happy. Her favorite hobbies were quilting, sewing and doing crossword puzzles. Mrs. Moncrief will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Buddy...
Jose R. Castro
Jun 3, 2018
Jose R. Castro of Covington, passed away June 3, 2018, at the age of 65. Mr. Castro turned his life over to God on June 21, 2003. He became an ordained Pentecostal Christian Pastor in 2010, and later became the pastor of Tabernaculo el Refugio. Mr. Castro loved to preach and was a great example to everyone. He was a...
Jennifer Christian
Jun 2, 2018
Jennifer Christian of Covington, passed away June 2, 2018, at the age of 42. Jennifer was a member of Hope and Life Fellowship and often enjoyed worshipping at Passion City Church in Atlanta. She was employed by Deon Cannon Realty and for numerous years worked at Tarkenton Financial. Jennifer was a devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She was a...
Brad Bradford
May 30, 2018
Brad Bradford, age 60, of Social Circle, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Brad was a faithful and supportive member of Stewart Community Church. He was happiest when spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. Brad also loved being outdoors and enjoyed trips to the mountains, but fishing was considered his favorite pastime. He was preceded in death by his...
Johnny Hodges
May 26, 2018
Johnny Hodges, age 80, of Oxford, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018. A lifelong patriot, Mr. Hodges proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was happily married to the love of his life, Margaret, for over 57 years. Mr. Hodges centered his life around family and time spent together brought him great joy. Additionally, he liked being...
Helen Longino
May 25, 2018
Helen Longino of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, passed away Friday, May 25, 2018. Helena Marie Tornare was born November 17, 1922, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Pauline (Neiderman) and Adolph Tornare, Swiss immigrants. Helen danced with the Lilias Courtney Ballet of Louisville, and the Southern Ballet of Atlanta, before opening her own dance studios. "Miss Helen" taught thousands of children in...
Ruth Evelyn "Tommy" Ford
May 22, 2018
Ruth Evelyn "Tommy" Ford of Covington, passed away May 22, 2018, at the age of 91. Mrs. Ford was a faithful member of Monroe Church of God for 45 years. A devoted family woman, she enjoyed spending time with her loved ones. She was always laughing and liked to joke around. Mrs. Ford was a great cook and loved to...
Bruce T. Hagood
May 21, 2018
Bruce T. Hagood of Covington, passed away May 21, 2018, at the age of 54. While proudly serving in the United States Army, Bruce also continued his education. He obtained a bachelor's degree from University of Alabama before earning a Master of Business from Wake Forest. Bruce was employed with Pratt Industries for the past fifteen years. He loved to...
Charles E. Ewing
May 20, 2018
Charles E. Ewing (89) passed away May 20, 2018. The oldest child of Aubrey C. and Grace Prickett Ewing, he was born December 11, 1928, in Newton County. Mr. Ewing was a graduate of both Mansfield High School and ABAC College and received a BSA degree from the University of Georgia. He was in the dairy business with his father...
Agneeze Mccart
May 20, 2018
Agneeze McCart of Oxford, passed away May 20, 2018, at the age of 90. Mrs. McCart was a faithful member of Macedonia Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking and was known for her biscuits. Mrs. McCart loved working outside, and at the home that she and her husband built together, always had a raked-clean yard and driveway. Swinging in her swing...
John C. Carver
May 20, 2018
John C. Carver of Oxford, passed away May 20, 2018, at the age of 70. Mr. Carver was a devoted member of Crossroads United Methodist Church where he served on the Trustee Committee. He was a die-hard fan of the Cincinnati Reds and the Georgia Bulldogs. Mr. Carver enjoyed hunting, camping and gardening, and was known as an all-around handyman....
Bessie Christian Bell
May 19, 2018
Bessie Christian Bell of Conyers, passed away May 19, 2018, at the age of 72. She was a faithful member of Oxford Baptist Church. Mrs. Bell volunteered with The Women's Ministry with Stone Mountain Association and enjoyed participating in other mission work. After her employment with A&P Grocery, she started working at Snapping Shoals EMC where she retired after many...
Mildred (Mobley) Mallery
May 17, 2018
Mildred (Mobley) Mallery of Covington, passed away May 17, 2018, at the age of 90. She was a faithful member of Lovejoy United Methodist Church. A lifelong resident of Covington, Mrs. Mallery owned and operated Town & Country Hair Fashions for 33 years. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 43 years, Ted S. Mallery; son, Michael...
Larry W. Irish
May 17, 2018
Larry W. Irish of Covington, passed away May 17, 2018, at the age of 71. Mr. Irish proudly served four years in the United States Air Force. He worked for Georgia Power where he retired after 30 years of service. Mr. Irish was a devoted and supportive member of Shiloh United Methodist Church. He enjoyed country music, playing cards and...
Donald L. Dean
May 12, 2018
Donald Dean of Covington, passed away May 12, 2018, at the age of 81. The youngest of ten children, Mr. Dean was born in Blue Ridge, Georgia, to Ernest Frank and Bessie Pittman Dean, who have preceded him in death. Don served in the Army from 1953 - 1956. He joined with his two nephews who were about the same...
Becky Foskey
May 10, 2018
Becky Foskey of Covington, passed away May 10, 2018, at the age of 59. Becky attended The Baptist Tabernacle in Covington. Her hobbies included gardening, cooking, fresh-water fishing and going to yard sales. Becky shared a special bond with her grandchildren and spent time with them as often as possible. She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother....
Jason E. Self
May 5, 2018
Jason E. Self of Covington, passed away May 5, 2018, at the age of 35. He treasured being outdoors, whether it was fishing or hunting, and was known as a Grill Master. Jason was a self-employed diesel mechanic, and on his days off, he enjoyed working on trucks. He will be remembered as a loving father to his children. Survivors...
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