Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Diane Howard
Oct 27, 2025
Diane Howard, of Covington, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025, at the age of 77. Mrs. Howard passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family. She was a devoted member of First Baptist Church of Oxford and cherished spending time with her loved ones. Mrs. Howard found joy in the simple pleasures of life — fishing on a...
Lenora Moss Darby
Oct 27, 2025
Annie Lenora Darby, of Covington, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025, at the age of 98. Born July 23, 1927 to Frank and Georgia Callahan Moss. Preceded in death by her husband of 55 years Ernest (Bud) Darby, and brothers, Edwin Moss, Joe Moss, Jim Moss, and George Moss. Survived by her four children, Priscilla (late Gary) Mills, Renita (Jimmy)...
Dudley Hawkins
Oct 27, 2025
Dudley Hawkins, of Madison, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025, at the age of 84. Dudley was born May 14, 1941, to Albert Switzer Hawkins and Sally Jackson Hawkins. He was the third of four children. He is survived by one brother, Tony Hawkins (BJ). He was preceded in death by his wife of almost 52 years Patricia Hawkins, and...
Robinjo Catherine Day
Oct 25, 2025
Robinjo Catherine Day, of Oxford, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the age of 61. Mrs. Day, a loving wife, devoted family woman, and loyal friend, passed away after fighting a hard battle with courage and grace. Married for 45 years, she shared a beautiful life filled with love, laughter, and kindness. She adored her family and her beloved...
Gracie Mae Stevenson
Oct 25, 2025
Gracie Mae Stevenson, 93, a beacon of love and joy, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, in Covington, Georgia, enveloped by the affection of her family. Born on May 7, 1932, in Manchester, Georgia, to the late Charles and Essie Moody, Gracie, as she was affectionately known, lived a life marked by love, generosity, and faith.
Gracie's formative years were...
Barbara Jean Williams
Oct 23, 2025
Barbara Jean Willliams, of Social Circle, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the age of 87.
After graduating high school, Barbara briefly worked for a small radio station in Bainbridge, Georgia where a fellow employee introduced her to her future husband, Carroll Williams. They were married on December 16, 1956 and soon moved to Atlanta, Georgia. In 1962, she began...
Mary Ellen Young
Oct 22, 2025
Mary Ellen Young, 44, of Conyers, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2025. She was born on August 26, 1981, in Riverdale, Georgia, to William Bishop Young and Ellen Young. Mary was the youngest of three, growing up alongside her brothers, Larry Lott and John Young.
Mary grew up in Conyers, Georgia, and graduated from Salem High School. She went...
Kathy Irene Hodges Hall
Oct 22, 2025
Kathy Irene Hodges Hall was born October 26, 1955 in Thomasville, Georgia to the late Rev. Quinton and Kathleen Jones Hodges. She went to be with Jesus on October 22, 2025 in Milledgeville, Georgia.She was preceded in death by her parents, former husband Jeff Hall, granddaughter Coraline Putnam Hall, and sister, Debby McMillan.She is survived by her children, Virginia (Thomas)...
Gregory Lynn Chapman
Oct 21, 2025
Gregory Lynn Chapman, of Conyers, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at the age of 68. Mr. Chapman was a true car enthusiast whose passion for engines fueled much of his life. Whether working on cars or fixing them up, he loved every moment spent around horsepower and grease. He even enjoyed building and racing slot cars, a hobby that...
Kihwan Shoemaker
Oct 20, 2025
Kihwan Shoemaker, of Covington, passed away Monday, October 20, 2025, at the age of 79. Mrs. Shoemaker, a beloved member of the Newton County community, passed away leaving behind a legacy of kindness, hard work, and generosity. Born in Korea and raised in extreme poverty, she overcame many struggles to build a better life through perseverance and faith.
A talented seamstress,...
Johnny (Jay) Harold Mitchell, Jr.
Oct 19, 2025
Jay was a man whose heart was as wide and open as the outdoors he loved so much. He found peace and joy in the simple things like hunting, fishing, and spending time surrounded by the people he loved most. Jay cherished every moment with his family and friends, always showing up with a smile, a story, and a helping...
William Dallas Chambers
Oct 17, 2025
William Dallas Chambers, 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 17, 2025. Born on October 24, 1951, Dallas was a quiet, humble, and loving man who lived a life rooted in faith, family, and hard work.
He owned and operated his own landscaping business and took great pride in working in his yard. Dallas loved playing the piano, watching...
Carolyn Day Kitchens
Oct 14, 2025
Carloyn Day Kitchens, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the age of 90. Mrs. Kitchens, a devoted member of Newton Baptist Church, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and hard work. She retired from Clarion Metals after 15 years of dedicated service. Prior to that, she worked at Pacific Overall in Conyers for 19...
Noami Lynne Jeffries
Oct 10, 2025
Noami Lynne Jeffries, of Covington, passed away peacefully on the morning of October 10th, at the age of 79, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, William D. Jeffries, Jr.; son, Mark Jeffries; parents, J.T. and Myrtice Smith; and sister, Sandra Hopkins.
She was survived by her daughters; Hope McCullough (Billy), Amanda Ardiel (Wes), and Christa...
Susan Lynn Schneider
Oct 9, 2025
Susan Lynn Schneider, of Covington, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the age of 59. Mrs. Schneider was a magnetic, charming, and beautiful woman—funny, smart, unapologetic, and full of life. Married for 37 years to the love of her life, she and her husband raised three children through love, perseverance, and grit. With little money and few resources, she...
Gladys Ann Cochran
Oct 5, 2025
Gladys Ann Cochran, of Covington, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025, at the age of 64. Mrs. Cochran was a loving woman who found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She loved reading, crocheting, playing games on her phone, and watching cooking shows. Above all, she cherished spending time with her family, who meant the world to her. Her warmth, kindness,...
Hazel Dorothy Owens
Oct 3, 2025
Hazel Dorothy Owens, age 93, of Covington, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025. Born in Atlanta on June 15, 1932, she was one of fourteen children. Hazel was a sweet, caring woman who loved her family dearly and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was easy to talk to, loved watching TV, and was a devoted...
Ronald M. Bradley
Oct 3, 2025
Ronald M. Bradley, of Conyers, Ga., one of the most successful high school basketball coaches in the history of prep sports in the United States won his final victory on October 3, when he died peacefully in his sleep at home, joining, Jan, his wife of 71 years in eternal rest. Mrs. Bradley passed away in July. Coach Bradley was...
Gregory Vincent Johnson
Sep 30, 2025
Gregory Vincent Johnson, of Conyers, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at the age of 64. Mr. Johnson had a deep love for his family, especially his grandchildren, with whom he cherished every moment. In his free time, he enjoyed watching television, following UFC, and connecting with friends on Facebook. A true enthusiast of the outdoors and firearms, he spent...
Michael Anthony Abernathy
Sep 30, 2025
Michael Anthony Abernathy Sr., known for his love of the great outdoors, and his deep love for his kids, Michael passed away on September 30, 2025, at the age of 48, after a courageous year-long battle with cancer. He fought hard—just like he lived—on his own terms and with quiet strength.
Born on January 7, 1977, Michael was the kind of...
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