Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Nadine Marie Townsend Dennis
Jun 24, 2025
Nadine Marie Townsend Dennis, age 67, of Covington, GA passed away after a brief illness Tuesday June 24, with her Husband and her sister by her side. She was preceded in death by her father, Howard J Townsend and her mother Virginia Faw Haas.
Nadine had a ready smile for everyone and was the most tenderhearted and kindest person one could...
James Thomas Mote
Jun 24, 2025
James Thomas Mote, known to many as J.T., passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on May 1, 1945, in Jefferson, Georgia, J.T. spent his later years in Covington, Georgia, where he built a life rooted in hard work, deep faith, and unconditional love for his family and community.
J.T. was preceded in death by...
Mary Yvonne Hawkins
Jun 23, 2025
Mary Yvonne Hawkins, of Loganville, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025, at the age of 83. Mrs. Hawkins was a kind, caring, and intelligent woman who deeply loved her family. She especially cherished weekends spent with her beloved husband and time at their property by the lake and in the mountains. Her greatest joy was being with her grandchildren. A...
Janice King Caldwell
Jun 22, 2025
Janice King Caldwell, of Covington, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the age of 88.
Janice was Born April 12, 1937 in Rockdale County to Grover and Dessa King She was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Caldwell, both parents, sisters Evelene Lester, Byrdice Barker, Carroll George and brother Melvin King.
She was a lifelong member of Zion Baptist Church,...
William Lewis Ingram
Jun 22, 2025
William Lewis Ingram, of Covington, Georgia passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the age of 82. He was born on April 17, 1943 in Eatonton, Georgia at home. He retired from the Mead Company after 33 years of service. He was an ordained deacon at Canaan Baptist Church and he worked in the bus ministry for many years and...
Ivan Cheban
Jun 21, 2025
Ivan Cheban s-a născut pe data de 18 iunie 1963 în localitatea Ţânţăreni, raionul Anenii Noi, Republica Moldova, în familia lui Nichita şi Agafia Cheban, fiind al cincilea copil într-o familie de 8 copii. Fraţii mai mari sunt: Misha, Valea, Tamara şi Maria. Fraţii mai mici sunt: Borea, Pavel şi Inna. S-a născut într-o Familie de oameni simpli şi credincioşi...
Eleanor (Ellie) Ann Guarneri
Jun 20, 2025
Eleanor Ann Guarneri, of Greensboro, Georgia, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025, at the age of 89, most people called her Ellie. She was a devoted nurse, adventurer at heart, and woman of strong Catholic faith, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and joy. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Ellie later made her home in...
Flora Ann Baucom
Jun 17, 2025
Flora Ann Baucom, of Oxford, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the age of 77. Mrs. Baucom was a loving woman who found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She loved fishing, visiting the flea market, and taking trips to the mountains. Yard sales were one of her favorite weekend pastimes, always on the hunt for a good find. Most...
Ronnie Leon DuBose
Jun 16, 2025
Ronnie Leon DuBose, of Fort Payne, Alabama, passed away Monday, June 16, 2025, at the age of 78. Mr. DuBose was a master carpenter whose hands shaped more than wood—they built a life full of purpose and passion. He loved working in his garden, tending to his tractors, and spending time outdoors. He cherished the bond he shared with his...
Martha Jane (House) Durand
Jun 14, 2025
Martha Jane (House) Durand, age 81, of Oxford, Georgia, went to Heaven on Saturday, June 14, 2025. She was born to the late Ben Luther and Margaret Almeda House on November 15, 1943, at Huson Hospital, in Covington, Georgia. She was a proud member of the Newton County High School Class of ’61.
She was a devoted wife, loving mother, extremely...
Martha Wilson
Jun 14, 2025
Martha Wilson, of Jackson, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the age of 80. Mrs. Wilson was a loving wife, devoted mother, proud grandmother, and cherished sister. A faithful Christian woman, she lived her life with grace, kindness, and a heart full of love for her family. Known for her warmth and her incredible cooking, she was especially famous...
Sandra Lynn Hill
Jun 14, 2025
Sandra Lynn Hill, of Conyers, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the age of 64. Mrs. Hill was a vibrant soul who brought joy and light to everyone around her. She had a deep love for her family and especially cherished time with her grandchildren. A talented singer, artist, and writer, she expressed her creativity with passion and heart....
Frederick Grady Wheeler
Jun 10, 2025
Frederick Grady Wheeler passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at his home in Covington, Ga. He was 81.
Fred was born April 18, 1944, to Ruby Eleanor Arnall, a homemaker, and Grady Otto Wheeler, a food broker, at Crawford Long Hospital in Atlanta. He grew up in Decatur, Ga., graduating from Decatur High School in 1962, lettering in baseball and...
Marvin Wells
Jun 9, 2025
Marvin Wells, of Covington, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025, at the age of 91. Mr. Wells was a devoted family man whose love and dedication to those closest to him never wavered. He had a passion for working on mechanical projects around the house and found joy in the simple things, like watching football—especially cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs...
Amy Elizabeth Brown
Jun 8, 2025
Amy Elizabeth Brown, of Oxford, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the age of 46. Amy was a joyful spirit who truly loved being around people. She found happiness in running marathons with her friends, sharing meals, and simply spending time with those she cared about. She had a deep love for her dog Dory and enjoyed the peaceful...
Jimmy Harris
Jun 5, 2025
Jimmy Harris of Covington, passed away June 5, 2025, at the age of 86. Jimmy was an active member of First Baptist Church in Social Circle, and former member of Calvary Baptist Church, in Covington. He was an ordained deacon and served on many of the church committees. His passion was missions and disaster relief, serving and leading with the...
Walter "Tommy" Barnette
Jun 4, 2025
It is with sadness that the family of Walter Thomas “Tommy” Barnette Jr. announces his passing on June 4th, 2025, at his residence in Bishop, Georgia at the age of 76. Tommy was born on February 2nd, 1949, in Winder, Georgia. He was a loving and devoted family man, treasured by all who knew him.
Tommy proudly served his country as...
Florence Jean Smading
May 30, 2025
Jean Smading, 92, of Covington Georgia, finished her earthly life on Friday, May 30 under the care of Hospice following a stroke. She had been a resident in Memory Care at Prema Assisted Living, where she was known for her artistic ability.
Jean was born in Helena, Montana and spent her growing up years there as the oldest of four children...
Vonda Morris Pilgrim
May 30, 2025
Vonda Morris Pilgrim, born July 5, 1962, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025, surrounded by love. She was 62.
Vonda was a vibrant spirit, loving, fun, spunky, and a true firecracker. Her passion for life and people made her a beloved figure in the community. Known to many as "Nana," she never met a stranger and always had an open...
William Eugene Golden
May 28, 2025
William Eugene Golden, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the age of 70. Mr. Golden, a beloved member of the Newton Baptist Church community, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, laughter, and faith. Known for his quick wit, charm, and infectious sense of humor, he brought joy to all who knew him.
A skilled woodworker...
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