All Obituaries

Jabo Cowan Covington

Mr. Jabo Cowan, age 69, a lifelong resident of Newton County passed away Friday, May 17, 2019. He was born January 5, 1950 in Porterdale to Rev. Charles Samuel and Rachel Dial Cowan who have preceded him in death. Jabo enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching his grandchildren play ball. He was a NASCAR fan and loved going to Georgia Bulldog games. To know him was to love him. He lived life big and loved even bigger. He was one of a kind. Jabo was a loving husband,...

Mr. Jabo Cowan, age 69, a lifelong resident of Newton County passed away Friday, May 17, 2019. He was born January 5, 1950 in Porterdale to Rev. Charles Samuel and Rachel Dial Cowan who have...

Conni McCall Covington

Conni McCall, age 61, of Covington passed on Wednesday, May 15th, 2019. She was born in Savannah, Georgia on June 12th, 1957 to Charles, Jr and Frieda Hill McCall, who have preceded her in death. Conni was a beautician at Honey Creek Hair. She enjoyed flowers, sitting with the disabled and the elderly. Conni was a Catholic by faith. She also loved her dog Halee. Conni is survived by her brother Charles “Bubba” McCall (Linda) of Greensboro, her sister Marie Stoner of St....

Conni McCall, age 61, of Covington passed on Wednesday, May 15th, 2019. She was born in Savannah, Georgia on June 12th, 1957 to Charles, Jr and Frieda Hill McCall, who have preceded her in death....

Teresa Hayes Greensboro, GA

Mrs. Teresa B. Hayes, age 59, of Greensboro, Georgia passed away May 14, 2019. She was born in Greensboro on June 4, 1959 to Larry and Mary Nunn Brook. Mrs. Hayes graduated from Greene County High School. She loved nature, hiking, cooking and sewing. She was preceded in death by her mother Mary Nunn. Mrs. Hayes is survived by her father Larry Brook of Milton, Florida, daughter Brooke Boswell of Tokyo, brother Joe Brook of Greensboro, sister Ginny Knight of...

Mrs. Teresa B. Hayes, age 59, of Greensboro, Georgia passed away May 14, 2019. She was born in Greensboro on June 4, 1959 to Larry and Mary Nunn Brook. Mrs. Hayes graduated from Greene...

Jose "JuJu" Morales, III Conyers

Jose Salas (JuJu) Morales, III, age 2, of Conyers passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019. He was born in Covington on May 16, 2016 to Jose Salas Morales Jr. and Bailey Utterback. Jose was preceded in death by his grandfather Billy Utterback, great grandfather Bill Utterback. Along with his parents he is survived by his sister Aaliyah, his maternal grandmother Christina Nation, his paternal grandmother Beverly Arciles, his great grandmother Betty Utterback, his aunts Kelsey, Mallory, Paula,...

Jose Salas (JuJu) Morales, III, age 2, of Conyers passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019. He was born in Covington on May 16, 2016 to Jose Salas Morales Jr. and Bailey Utterback. Jose was preceded in...

Margaret "Peggy" Spears

She moved from her home in Dover, Delaware to Mansfield, Georgia when she was a just a 21 year old bride, and she lived in Newton County for the rest of her 94 years. But always in her heart, Delaware was home. Now Margaret Louise Burger Spears (Peggy to her family and friends), will have a new “forever” home. On May 8th she joined her husband of 61 years and so many other family members and friends in a place of comfort, joy and eternal peace. Her...

She moved from her home in Dover, Delaware to Mansfield, Georgia when she was a just a 21 year old bride, and she lived in Newton County for the rest of her 94 years. But always in her...

Doris Pugh Covington

Mrs. Doris Pugh, age 93, a lifelong resident of Covington passed away May 6, 2019. She was born in Covington on June 9, 1925 to Samuel and Anna Cora Pilgrim Johnson who have preceded her in death. Mrs. Pugh was a surgical tech and began her career when Newton County Hospital opened in 1954. She enjoyed being outside, crochet, crossword puzzles, and reading her Bible. Mrs. Pugh was a member of Lifepointe Church of the Nazarene. She was preceded in death by her...

Mrs. Doris Pugh, age 93, a lifelong resident of Covington passed away May 6, 2019. She was born in Covington on June 9, 1925 to Samuel and Anna Cora Pilgrim Johnson who have preceded her in...

Gary Harper Covington

Mr. Gary Harper, age 74, of Covington passed away May 4, 2019. He was born December 9, 1944 in Washington D.C. to William Hunt and Beatrice Mae Harper. Mr. Harper is survived by his wife of 48 years Brenda Duncan Harper and numerous other family members. No services are scheduled at this time. J.C. Harwell and Son Funeral Home, 2157 East Street, SE, Covington, GA 30014 is in charge of the arrangements. A guest book may be signed on-line...

Mr. Gary Harper, age 74, of Covington passed away May 4, 2019. He was born December 9, 1944 in Washington D.C. to William Hunt and Beatrice Mae Harper. Mr. Harper is survived by his...

Ken Pope Covington

Mr. Ken Pope, age 53, a lifelong resident of Covington passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019. He was born in Atlanta of November 5, 1965 and grew up in Covington. Mr. Pope enjoyed hunting, fishing, and was a great family man who loved game night with his children. He graduated from Newton County High School in 1984 and served in the United States Army at Fort Benning. Mr. Pope was preceded in death by his father Joseph Oscar Pope. He is survived by his wife Shelly...

Mr. Ken Pope, age 53, a lifelong resident of Covington passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019. He was born in Atlanta of November 5, 1965 and grew up in Covington. Mr. Pope enjoyed...

Leon Bohanan Sr. Covington

Mr. Leon Bohanan Sr., age 83, of Covington, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019. He was born in Huntsville, Alabama on July 3, 1935 to D.N and Bonnie Bohanan who have preceded him in death. Mr. Bohanan came to Georgia in 1968 and was a painter. He enjoyed woodworking and spending time with his family. Mr. Bohanan is preceded in death by his sisters, Minnie Bohanan and Evelyn Carter, as well as his brother Harvey Bohanan and his son Gregory Bohanan. Mr. Bohanan is survived by his wife of 53...

Mr. Leon Bohanan Sr., age 83, of Covington, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019. He was born in Huntsville, Alabama on July 3, 1935 to D.N and Bonnie Bohanan who have preceded him in death. Mr....

Marilyn Kemp Covington, Georgia

Mrs. Marilyn Kemp, age 74, of Covington formerly of Hilliard, Ohio and Lithonia, Georgia passed away Monday, April 22, 2019. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts on September 18th, 1944 to Brock and Cora Shiffer, who have preceded her in death. Mrs. Kemp worked in the insurance business for many years and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. Mrs. Kemp is survived by her husband Don Kemp of Covington, sons Lee Kemp (Stacey) of...

Mrs. Marilyn Kemp, age 74, of Covington formerly of Hilliard, Ohio and Lithonia, Georgia passed away Monday, April 22, 2019. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts on September 18th, 1944 to Brock...