All Obituaries

Obituary was lovingly prepared by the family In Loving Memory of Gary Arthur Kroeger Mr. Gary Arthur Kroeger, age 84, of Loganville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 28, 2023. He was born on May 16, 1939, in Lima, Ohio, to his loving parents, Dorothy and Arthur Kroeger, who have preceded him in death. Gary, or "Doggie Fish" as his children (“yard birds”) affectionately knew him, was a remarkable man of many talents and boundless ingenuity. He...

Mr. Noah “Elwood” Free, age 87 of Oxford passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Piedmont Newton Hospital. He was born in Habersham County, GA to Winfred Willis and Elsie Woodall Free who have preceded him in death. Mr. Free was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who loved loved being around his family. Mr. Free was a member of the Covington Lions Club for over 50 years and enjoyed the barbeque cook outs every year. Mr. Free was preceded in death by...

Obituary lovingly prepared by the family. Troy Joshua Maben, TJ, Blue, Troy Joshua, Troy Joy, was born to Jeffrey and Katrina Maben on March 21, 2003 at Dekalb Hospital. Troy was 20 years old when he transitioned on September 23, 2023 in Covington, Georgia. He is survived by his brother, Drew Jordan Maben; his two sisters, Kayla Maria Maben, and Hayley Marie Maben; his parents Jeffrey and Katrina Maben; grandparents, Claudia (Durie) Arnold and James (Thelma) Maben, and a host of uncles,...

Mr. Bobby Marks, age 74, a lifelong resident of Mansfield passed away Friday, September 22, 2023.  He was born April 5, 1949, to Joe and Ethel Harwell Marks who have preceded him in death. Mr. Marks grew up in Mansfield and was a graduate of Newton County High School.  He was a farmer and worked alongside his family on their family farm.  Mr. Marks loved life and traveled all across the southeast watching his grandchildren play ball, he also a had a talent for growing the best...

Obituary lovingly prepared by the family. Mrs. Alice “Virginia” Smith, age 63, born and raised in Covington, GA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 17, 2023 at her home in Monticello, GA. She was born on November 16, 1959 to her parents, Lawson and Dorothy Brown of Covington whom both preceded her in death. Virginia grew up in Covington, GA and was a graduate of Newton County High School. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Along...

Mr. Ed Hooten, age 95, a longtime resident of Covington passed away Friday, September 15, 2023.  He was born August 2, 1928 in McDonough to L.D. and Pearl Hooten.  Mr. Hooten served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II.  He worked for Walker Harris Chrysler Plymouth Dodge for 40 years.  Mr. Hooten enjoyed riding motorcycles, being outdoors, and spending time at Jackson Lake.  He was Methodist by faith and a longtime member of North Covington United...

This obituary was lovingly prepared by the family. Julian Mesa, age 90, from Colombia passed away September 15th, 2023.  He moved with his wife and only daughter in the late 80’s to the United States with hopes of a safe and promising future for his family.  He was always a hardworking man and a for a longtime, a very successful businessman.  He was loving, passionate and of great faith.  He had an adventurous spirit and accomplished many things throughout his...

Mrs. Alma Ziegler, age 90, of Conyers formerly of West Babylon, New York passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023.  She was born May 31, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York to Frank and Francis Centauro Mannarino who have preceded her in death.  Mrs. Ziegler enjoyed crocheting, knitting, sewing, puzzles, and being with her family especially her grandchildren.  She was Catholic by faith and a member of St. Pius Catholic Church in Conyers.  Along with her parents Mrs. Ziegler was...

Mrs. Bertha Dial Cason, age 84, a lifelong resident of Oxford passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023.  She was born June 11, 1939 in Oxford to her parents Starr and Eva Sockwell Dial.  Mrs. Cason grew up in “Dialtown” and graduated from Newton County High School.  She worked as a bookkeeper at White’s Department Store and as the secretary for Gum Creek Presbyterian Church.  Mrs. Cason loved music, playing the piano and organ, singing, cooking, and most...

Mr. Thomas Carroll Fincher, age 82, a lifelong resident of Covington passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023. He was born Monday, April 14, 1941 in Covington to Sim and Georgia Fincher who have preceded him in death.  Mr. Fincher grew up in Covington and graduated from Newton County High School.  He served proudly in the United States Army.  Mr. Fincher retired from Lithonia Lighting after a long career and then worked for awhile at the FFA Camp but his greatest passion was...