Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Robert Owen Dawkins
Sep 19, 2024
Robert Owen Dawkins, 71, of Covington, GA, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born April 7, 1953, in Wichita, KS, to his loving parents Duncan and Mary Virginia Dawkins.
Mr. Dawkins, a graduate of Engineering from Georgia Tech University, will be remembered by his family for being a kind, caring, and gentle...
Allen Arnold Rutledge
Sep 17, 2024
Allen Arnold Rutledge, of Oxford, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at the age of 75. Mr. Rutledge attended Jersey Holiness Church where he was an active member, church secretary, former deacon, and former Sunday School Teacher. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing and being on his farm. Mr. Rutledge loved his family dearly and will...
Andrew Jackson "Andy" Denman, Jr.
Sep 16, 2024
Andrew Jackson “Andy” Denman Jr. passed away on September 16, 2024. Andy was born in Atlanta, GA to loving parents, Andrew and Ruth Schillinger Denman. He grew up in Athens, GA an Athens boy through and through. He loved time at the YMCA as one of Kelly’s boys, Athens Y Camp as a camper and a counselor, and met his...
John Philip Owens
Sep 16, 2024
John Philip Owens, of Covington, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024, at the age of 74. Phil was a member of the Covington Lions Club where he was a former president. He enjoyed woodworking, building, and working with flowers. In addition, Phil loved his dogs whom he shared a special bond with.
Survivors include his loving wife, Gail Owens; brother, Julian...
Harold Hoffman
Sep 15, 2024
Harold Hoffman, of Monticello, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the age of 85. Mr. Hoffman proudly served his country in the United States Army. He loved God and attended Beth Yeshua International synagogue. Huff and Carol traveled a lot for pleasure and served as missionary help in Brazil and Isreal. Mr. Hoffman worked as a heavy equipment mechanic...
Divine Kitupa
Sep 10, 2024
Divine Nsona Kitupa, of Cumming, GA passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at the age of 31. Divine was a member of Word of Life Tabernacle, in Covington, Ga, where she sang and served in the children’s choir. She was a registered nurse and a loving wife and mother. In her spare time, Divine loved to travel, try different foods,...
James Arthur Lackey
Sep 10, 2024
James Lackey, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at the age of 98.
A Funeral Service for Mr. Lackey will be held Friday, September 13, 2024, 2:00 P.M., at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan, 1215 Access Road, in Covington. Friends are invited to visit with the family at the funeral home, one hour prior to his service, from...
Perry Britten Haymore
Sep 9, 2024
Perry Britten Haymore, 83, passed away on September 9, 2024, in Covington, Georgia. He was born August 9, 1941, in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Joe and Grace Haymore. The young family, which included Perry’s older sister, Jo Ann, lived on Pharr Road in Buckhead until making the decision to return to Newton County. The family settled in North Covington,...
Gary Springer Norton
Sep 8, 2024
Gary Springer Norton, of Covington, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024, at the age of 65. Mr. Norton was a truck driver for TriStar. He enjoyed fishing, collecting guns, and watching YouTube to learn whatever he could. Mr. Norton had a passion for cars and did custom paint jobs on them and painted several show cars.
Survivors include his wife, Cynthia...
Sherry Heath
Sep 6, 2024
Sherry Inez Heath, of Covington, passed away Friday, September 6th, 2024, at the age of 55. Sherry loved to bake especially wedding cakes. She was always eager to travel and get away. She was a devoted member of Faith Tabernacle in Conyers, where she will be fondly remembered for her love, her laugh, and her passion for helping others. Sherry...
Nina Joyce Rowe
Sep 2, 2024
On Monday, September 2, 2024, Mrs. Nina Joyce Rowe, lovingly known to many as Mama, Aunt Joyce and Nanny J was welcomed in Heaven by her Heavenly Father; the one for whom she loved and lived her life for. Mrs. Joyce is remembered by all who loved her as the sweetest and kindest lady you would ever meet. She loved...
Leola Marie Slaughter
Aug 30, 2024
Leola Marie Slaughter, of Covington, passed away Friday, August 30, 2024, at the age of 66. Mrs. Slaughter loved spending time with her husband eating at new places, going to music festivals, and traveling to the mountains. She also enjoyed road trips and thrifting. Mrs. Slaughter was a fierce friend and was loved by many. She was preceded in death...
Janice Gail Walton
Aug 28, 2024
Janice Gail Walton, known affectionately as Gail, passed away on August 28, 2024, at the age of 83 in Snellville, Georgia. Born on November 14, 1940, in Social Circle, Georgia, Gail grew up in a loving family and later took on the Walton name after marrying her late husband, James G. Walton. Gail spent many years dedicated to her career...
Catherine McRay
Aug 19, 2024
Catherine McRay, of Covington, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024, at the age of 95. Born January 27, 1929, in Newton County, she was the widow of the late Samuel A. McRay and was the daughter of the late Anne Bell Womack and Frank Herring, of Newton County. Catherine lived in Newton County all her life where she was a...
Robert Allen Jacques
Aug 17, 2024
Robert Allen Jacques, Sr., of Covington, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024, at the age of 77. Mr. Jacques was a hard worker and loved to tinker with things. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, the Braves, and the Bulldogs. In Mr. Jacques’ spare time, he liked traveling to the beach and especially enjoying the seafood while there. He will be remembered...
Elizabeth Walden Reese
Aug 15, 2024
Elizabeth Walden Reese, a simple woman of faith, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2024, in Eatonton, Georgia. Elizabeth was born on December 18, 1927, in Henry County to the late Ola and Joe Walden. Known for her warmth and amiable spirit, Elizabeth touched the lives of many. A matriarch in her family, Elizabeth was preceded in death by her...
Martha Elizabeth McGiboney
Aug 11, 2024
Martha Elizabeth McGiboney, of Covington, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024, at the age of 85. Mrs. McGiboney was a member of Eastridge Community Church where she enjoyed services. After retiring From C. R. Bard, she enjoyed her free time camping and traveling. Mrs. McGiboney will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was preceded in death...
Doris Ilene Wells
Aug 8, 2024
Doris Ilene Wells, of Covington, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024, at the age of 86. Mrs. Wells was hardworking and loved her family dearly. Once all of her children were in school, she started working as a waitress and hostess. She was a championship bowler and held the highest game by a woman for 20 years, a 299, at...
Elizabeth J. "Gina" Light
Aug 6, 2024
Elizabeth J. “Gina” Light, of Columbus, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at the age of 91.
Gina, the youngest of six children, was born in Rosemont, West Virginia to Eufemia DeLuca Pellegrino and Carmine Pellegrino.
Gina showed strength, determination, and perseverance throughout her life, but one way was through her pursuit of education. One of the proudest accomplishments in her young...
Pallie Jennie Raby
Aug 5, 2024
Our Precious mother, Pallie Jennie Raby passed away on August 5, 2024, at the age of 88. She parted this world in her favorite place, her home. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Eugene Lee Raby Sr., and her parents, Harley Joseph Carnes and Pallie Maybelle Welch. She came from a loving family of 13...
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