Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Peggy Jean Fuller
May 9, 2026
Peggy Jean Fuller, of Covington, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the age of 66. Mrs. Fuller was a devoted believer who loved Jesus with all her heart. She cherished time spent in the mountains and at the beach, finding joy in God’s creation wherever she went. Her greatest love was her family, especially her children and grandchildren, whom...
Michael Eugene Parrott
May 8, 2026
Michael Eugene Parrott, of Covington, passed away Friday, May 8, 2026, at the age of 71. Mr. Parrott was a devoted husband, proud grandfather, and friend to many. A railroader for more than 20 years, he spent his life working hard and enjoying every adventure that came his way. He loved going on cruises, collecting stamps — often jokingly calling...
James "Jay" Milligan
May 8, 2026
James “Jay” Milligan of Covington passed away Friday, May 8, 2026, at the age of 87. He attended Newton County High School and later joined the United States Marine Corps in 1957, where he achieved the rank of Corporal. He was proud to be a Marine and considered his time in uniform one of his greatest accomplishments. After completing his...
Royce Thomas " Tommy " Forrester
May 5, 2026
Thomas “Tommy” Forrester, age 91, of Walton County, Georgia, passed away on May 5, 2026, in the county where he was born on December 21, 1934.
Tommy was a loving, kind, and friendly man whose life was marked by faith, family, music, and hard work. He was born and raised in Walton County, Georgia, and he carried the values of his...
Elizabeth "Beth" Meadors Hutchins
May 4, 2026
Elizabeth “Beth” Meadors Hutchins, of Covington, Georgia, passed away on May 4, 2026, at the age of
97. She was born on August 26, 1928, in Conyers, Georgia, to Melvin and Gertrude Crumbley Smith.
Beth grew up on the beautiful farm she loved, often expressing how happy she was to have been a
“country girl.” Her three older brothers were Arthur Hugh Smith,...
Claudine Marina Jones
May 3, 2026
Claudine Marina Jones (Ms. Jones, Mom, Mama) passed away on May 3rd, 2026, in Covington, Georgia, at the age of 84.
Claudine was born on September 4th, 1941in Black River, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, W.I. Claudine spent her formative years in Black River where she was nurtured, loved and care for. She was active in the Methodist Church, sang on the choir...
David John Thorpe
May 3, 2026
David Thorpe passed away on May 3, 2026. He was born and raised in Ireland, a place he deeply loved and returned to often, especially enjoying trips home for his favorite fish and chips. David had a lifelong love of music and movies. He was a devoted fan of Elvis and held Titanic as his favorite film. These passions brought...
William Wallace Brock
Apr 29, 2026
William Wallace Brock, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at the age of 69. Mr. Brock is leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and hard work. A devoted family man, he cherished every moment spent with his loved ones, always putting them at the center of his life. He was proudly married for 44 years, a testament...
Walter Werbenec
Apr 27, 2026
Walter Werbenec, age 85, of Oxford, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026. Walter was born in Ukraine on February 19, 1941. He lived a life defined by hard work, kindness, dedication and a deep love for his family and church. Walter worked as a fabricator and lead man at Hill Phoenix until he retired in 2016. He had a...
Mary Irene Clay
Apr 27, 2026
Mary Irene Clay, of Social Circle, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026, at the age of 76. Mrs. Clay was a woman of deep faith, strength, and love, whose life was centered around her family and her devotion to God. An active member of Almon Baptist Church, she found great joy in Bible studies and lived her life guided by...
Kathleen "Kat " Lynch
Apr 25, 2026
Kathleen “Kat” Lynch, age 93, of Covington, Georgia, passed away on April 25, 2026. Born on August 11, 1932, in Porterdale, Georgia, she lived a long and meaningful life marked by devotion, strength, and an enduring love for those closest to her.
Kat was the beloved daughter of Eddie Bruce and Pauline Head Kite. She was preceded in death by her...
Robert Alan Williams
Apr 25, 2026
Robert “Alan” Williams, known to family and friends as Alan, passed away on April 25, 2026, in Newborn, Georgia, at the age of 67.
Alan was born on June 15, 1958, in Atlanta, Georgia, and he carried the values of his upbringing with him throughout his life. He was the beloved son of Robert “Bobby” Williams and Linda Williams, and he...
Jeffrey Neil Tarpley
Apr 24, 2026
Jeffrey Neil Tarpley, known lovingly to family and friends as Chief, passed away on April 24, 2026, in Covington, Georgia, at the age of 68. Born on March 9, 1958, in Clayton County, Georgia, he lived a life marked by hard work, service, talent, and devotion to the people he loved. Jeff was a man of many gifts and many...
Carol June Gibbs
Apr 21, 2026
Mrs. Carol June Gibbs, age 76, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026 in Oxford, Georgia. She was born on February 27, 1950 to Arnold and Naomi White of Winston Salem, North Carolina. Carol lived a vibrant and fulfilling life that touched the hearts of many. Carol graduated from Bob Jones University in 1974 with a Bachelor Degree in Commercial...
Kenneth Ivan Walker, Jr.
Apr 18, 2026
Kenneth Ivan Walker, Jr., of Covington, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the age of 86. He held a Bachelor's degree from North Georgia College and a Masters from Oglethorpe University. Mr. Walker leaves behind a legacy of music and faith. A gifted musician, he found joy in playing both violin and trombone, and he shared his voice as...
James Robert Ward (Jimmy)
Apr 18, 2026
James Robert Ward (Jimmy) 71 of Oxford, Georgia, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026. He was a very caring and loving man who always helped others.
Jimmy loved the Lord. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church where he taught adult Sunday School for years. He loved going out to eat and spending time with family. He worked at CD...
Eleanor Joye Cushing
Apr 16, 2026
Eleanor Joye Cushing, of Locust Grove, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the age of 92. Mrs. Cushing, lovingly known as “Memaw,” leaves behind a legacy of warmth, devotion, and simple joys that brought her family together. She was best known in her kitchen, where her pork chops, butterbeans, and cornbread were made with love and never failed to...
David Vaughn
Apr 10, 2026
David Vaughn, age 73, passed away on April 10, 2026. He was born on June 25, 1952.
David was a loving husband, devoted father, and proud grandfather who cherished time with his family above all else. He had a passion for gardening, enjoyed reading, and was an avid fan of war movies. A lover of travel, David visited 49 of the...
Steve Davenport
Apr 9, 2026
George Davenport, of Covington, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the age of 75. Mr. Davenport was a loving husband, devoted father, and proud grandfather. He found great joy in the outdoors, spending his time hunting, fishing, and relaxing at the lake, often surrounded by friends and family.
A gifted athlete in his youth, Mr. Davenport played basketball, football, and...
Gregory Joseph Fields
Apr 6, 2026
Gregory Joseph Fields, of Covington, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026, at the age of 74. Mr. Fields was a man of faith.
Romans 8:18-21
“For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of...
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