Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Ancel Bailey
May 3, 2018
Ancel Bailey of Covington, passed away May 3, 2018, at the age of 80. Mr. Bailey was a faithful member of Community Church of Praise. After graduating from Young Harris College in 1958, Mr. Bailey went on to be a homicide detective with the City of Atlanta where he worked for 15 years. During his career, he had the honorable...
Rachel M. Coody
May 3, 2018
Rachel M. Coody, age 33, of Covington, passed away May 3, 2018. Rachel appreciated the fellowship with other believers while attending West Street Community Church, Bible Baptist Church and High Point Baptist Church. She liked to cook and especially enjoyed experimenting with new recipes. A brave, loving and caring mother, Rachel cherished the time she spent with her son. Jareese...
Robert (Pop) Miller
May 3, 2018
Robert (Pop) Miller of Conyers, passed away May 3, 2018, at the age of 79. Mr. Miller was a supportive member of Gospel Mission Church in Covington. His career as a driver for Checker Cab Company spanned over 40 years. Whether at home or work, Mr. Miller loved telling jokes and reminiscing about "the old days". Social in nature, he...
Florence Sears
May 2, 2018
Florence Sears of Porterdale, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at the age of 92. Mrs. Sears was a devout Christian and faithful member of Bethany Presbyterian Church. She delighted in attending services with her family and oftentimes cooked dinner for everyone on Sundays. Known as the pillar of her family, Mrs. Sears always played a supportive role in each...
Mike Knight
May 2, 2018
Mike Knight of Covington, passed away May 2, 2018, at 61 years of age. A former Mason, he retired as Superintendent of the Electrical Department for the City of Covington after 20+ years of service. Mike never met a stranger and enjoyed watching TV. He was a loving father and grandfather who cherished the time that he spent with his...
Ricardo Robledo-Mendoza
Apr 30, 2018
Ricardo Robledo-Mendoza, de Michoacán, México, paso el 30 de abril de 2018 a los 56 años de edad. Ricardo fue un fiel miembro del Movimiento Misionero Mundial. Le encantaba hablar sobre la palabra de Dios. Además, Ricardo disfrutó cocinando y trabajó duro para apoyar a su familia. Le precedieron en la muerte sus padres, Jesús Robledo y Abigail Mendoza. Los...
Peggy Joyce Payne
Apr 28, 2018
Peggy Joyce Payne of Covington, passed away April 29, 2018, at the age of 84. Mrs. Payne was a member of Christ Cornerstone Church where she taught a Sunday School class as well as working in the church nursery. She enjoyed traveling to the beach, talking on the phone with friends, doing crossword puzzles, and working in her yard. In...
Mary Durden
Apr 27, 2018
Mary Durden of Porterdale, passed away April 27, 2018, at the age of 85. Mary's life and her activities centered around her love of family. She was happiest sitting on the porch and watching her grandchildren play, or, baking treats for loved ones - especially cakes and pies. Mary and her sister, Carol, would often set-aside Saturday mornings to shop...
Mckenna Joyce Spain
Apr 27, 2018
McKenna Joyce Spain, age 2, of Covington, passed away April 27, 2018. Affectionately known to her family as "Princess Kenna", McKenna had an infectious smile that would easily warm your heart. She enjoyed eating, and she loved listening to music - smiling happily and singing along. Princess Kenna was preceded in death by her maternal great-grandparents, William and Judith Erickson;...
Bobbie Nobles Banks
Apr 27, 2018
Barbara "Bobbie" Nobles Banks was born on May 8, 1926 in Newport News, Virginia. Her mother died giving birth, and Bobbie went home to live with her father and beloved older sisters Mary and Helen. Her sisters, along with her adored grandmother Mattie Wrenn, were integral to her upbringing. Bobbie graduated from high school during World War II and decided...
Joseph Jenkins Cornish,
Apr 27, 2018
Joseph Jenkins Cornish, IV, of Griffin, passed away Friday, April 27, 2018, at the age of 70. Mr. Cornish proudly and dutifully served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He was a true gun enthusiast, and his hobbies included making leather gun holsters and other hand-crafted items. Mr. Cornish will be remembered as a loving father and grandfather....
Lillye Cheely Wiley
Apr 26, 2018
Lillye Cheely Wiley of Oxford, passed away April 26, 2018, at the age of 77. She was born June 3, 1940, to Griffith and Josephine Bullock of Eatonton, Georgia. Lillye set her eye on cosmetology and eventually owned and operated "Hairstyles by Lillye", serving her loyal customers for 55 years. Lillye loved good food and socializing. Her beginning-of-summer and Christmas...
Charles Ray (Pete) Ferrell
Apr 26, 2018
Mr. (Pete) Charles Ray Ferrell, age 69, of Conyers, GA, entered Heaven on Thursday, April 26, 2018, at his home, surrounded by family and friends. Pete was born January 22, 1949 in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Tillman Ferrell and Rosa Lee Hutchinson Ferrell. Pete was a proud Vietnam Veteran who served in the U.S. Army...
Johnny Harville
Apr 25, 2018
Johnny Harville of Covington, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at the age of 87. Mr. Harville was a founding member of Canaan Baptist Church in Covington. In his younger years, he was a drag-car enthusiast, whether racing his own car or just spending time at the track. As time marched on, Mr. Harville developed other interests and hobbies. He...
Pat Cain
Apr 23, 2018
Pat Cain of Covington, passed away April 23, 2018, at 84 years of age. In addition to traveling in her motor home, Mrs. Cain enjoyed cooking as demonstrated by her outstanding baking skills. She was an avid Atlanta Braves fan and used her green thumb growing African violets. She especially loved gardenias. Mrs. Cain cherished the time she spent with...
Mary Faith Bryan
Apr 22, 2018
Mary Faith Bryan of Cumming, GA, passed away April 22, 2018, at 77 years of age. A Graveside Service for Mrs. Bryan will be held Friday, April 27, 2018, 1:00 PM, in Lawnwood Memorial Park, 1111 Access Rd., in Covington, GA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 105 Westpark Drive, Suite C, Athens, GA...
Clara M. Roberts
Apr 20, 2018
Clara M. Roberts of Oxford, passed away April 20, 2018, at the age of 82. Ms. Roberts was a life-long resident of Newton County. She was a devout Christian and supportive member of Summit Baptist Church, in Loganville. In addition to attending services, Ms. Roberts delighted in spending time with fellow members of her Sunday School class. Her loved ones...
Kathryn Martin
Apr 19, 2018
Kathryn Martin of Oxford, passed away April 19, 2018, at the age of 76. Mrs. Martin was a member of Monroe First United Methodist Church where she actively participated in the Seekers Sunday School Class and was formerly a member of the Bell Choir. She spent much of her work career in the insurance industry and even served as President...
George Moreland Stamps
Apr 19, 2018
George Moreland Stamps, 1924-2018 "There were places and times when I was there when history was being made. There were wars and ships and far-off places and famous people. In the case of the fax machine, I made history myself." Lieutenant Colonel George Moreland Stamps, USAF (Ret.) died April 19, 2018. Born in Kuling, China on June 15, 1924 to...
Robert "Tommy" Mcwaters
Apr 19, 2018
Robert "Tommy" McWaters of Atlanta, passed away April 19, 2018, at 64 years of age. Tommy graduated from Newton County High School in 1972, where he was a member of the football team. Shortly after graduation he proudly served in the Air Force. Tommy went on to further his education at Georgia State and Dekalb Technical College, obtaining several computer...
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