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Lois Kathryn (Moffett) Brown
Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home
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Lois Kathryn (Moffett) Brown
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Updated: Mar 31, 2017, 4:43 PM
Published: Mar 31, 2017, 5:39 PM

Lois Kathryn (Moffett) Brown, 88, of Oxford, passed away March 30, 2017. Mrs. Brown moved to Oxford in 1968. One of her careers was operating Tomlo Farms, where she worked with her husband, Thomas, as an egg supplier for Farm Fresh. A very active member of Macedonia Baptist Church for 50 years, Mrs. Brown served in many capacities: as treasurer, choir member, nursery worker, and played the violin for the church she loved so dearly. Mrs. Brown was also a former member of the Newton County Saddle Club, and a charter member of the Newton County Community Band – playing until 2013. Additionally, she loved to travel. Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Thomas S. Brown; parents, Charles and Ora F. Moffett.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Doug Whitley; son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Mary Brown, all of Oxford; grandchildren, Tim and Robin Mobley of Oxford, Greg and Nichole Mobley of Covington, Chris Mobley, Drew and Teresa Mobley, all of Oxford, Crystal Brown Kelly of Covington, T.J. Brown of Athens; 11 great-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

A Funeral Service will be held Sunday, April 2, 2017, 3 p.m., at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with Rev. Dr. Larry Cheek officiating. Interment will follow in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery in Oxford. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Saturday, April 1st, from 6 – 8 p.m., and again on Sunday, one hour prior to her service, from 2 – 3 p.m.. Flowers accepted, or donations may be made in her memory to the Newton County Arts Association for the Newton County Community Band, 1106 Washington St SW, Covington, GA 30014. newtoncountyarts.org
Obituary: Walter Carl Lemke Jr.
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Published: Feb 26, 2025, 6:13 PM

Walter Lemke Jr., 90, of Snellville, GA, passed away on February 20, 2025. Born on October 14, 1934, Walter was a man of God who cherished his faith and the church, a devoted husband, loving father, veteran, and a mason. He served faithfully as a deacon, was an active member of the church choir, and traveled with his wife, Gail, on church bus trips, sharing his love for fellowship and service. Together, they volunteered with Meals on Wheels, and Walter found joy in singing for residents at local nursing homes.

A hardworking man, Walter spent many hours in his workshop, working on lawn mowers, and dedicated his life to supporting his family and community. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Gail Lemke; his parents, Inez and Walter Carl Lemke; his sister, Cora Lemke; his granddaughter, Jordan Micaela Jackson; his great-grandson, Blake Lemke; and his brother-in-law, Jerry McKoon.

Walter leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and service. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Tanya and Ken Jackson of Fletcher, NC; his son and daughter-in-law, Walter C. III (Rick) and Barbara Ann Lemke of Woodstock, GA; grandchildren Amber and Brandon Forney, Kenna Jackson, Kendall Jackson, Zachary Jackson, Rusty Lemke, Danyelle Niedjaco, Tyler and Elizabeth Lemke; and great-grandchildren Olivia Forney, Tucker Lemke, Logan Lemke, Elizabeth Niedjaco, Mikhail Niedjaco, Nyomi Lemke, Zachariah Lemke, Ivy Blake Forney, and Layla Barnes. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.