Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

Sep 3, 2023

Gregory Lee Campbell, of Stockbridge, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023, at the age of 66. Mr. Campbell liked traveling, keeping up with his health, and learning about new ways to be healthy, including researching natural medicine treatments. In addition, he enjoyed cooking and ran his own catering company. Mr. Campbell loved being with his family and treasured the...

Sep 2, 2023

James “Jim” Alfred Thomas, of Conyers, Georgia, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023, at the age of 78. Mr. Thomas was a proud patriot and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. After his time in the military ended, he carved out a career with John Deere in East Moline, Illinois. Mr. Thomas was a graduate...

Sep 1, 2023

Ina Jo Spivey of Covington passed away Friday, September 1, 2023, at the age of 80. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, who adored life. She loved spending time with her friends and family. She was known for always looking her best whether it was traveling, working, shopping, or having friends and family over to...

Aug 31, 2023

Debra “Dee” Sinclair, of Conyers, passed away August 31, 2023, at the age of 63. She will always be remembered as our “Teacher”. She was a wise woman and a lover of nature; especially humming birds. She advocated for the kind treatment of animals, as well as, respect for our planets’ resources. She appreciated the English language when used...

Aug 29, 2023

Scott Epps, of Mansfield, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at the age of 53. A “country boy” at heart, Scott enjoyed fishing and hunting and took great pride in his truck and boat. He raised two strong twin girls whom he adored very much. Scott was a man of many talents and if he couldn’t fix it, no...

Aug 27, 2023

June Elizabeth Clark, formerly of Powder Springs, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, at the age of 76. Mrs. Clark was a resident of Powder Springs for 25 years and held a career at Norfolk Southern Corporation for 35 years. Mrs. Clark was preceded in death by her husband, Noel Starr Smith; parents, William Duke and Etta Young Clark....

Aug 27, 2023

Brenda Turner, of Covington, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, at the age of 80. Mrs. Turner enjoyed cooking, gardening, and traveling. She liked watching TV, especially Westerns and playing on the internet and Facebook. Above all, family was the most important part of her life, and spending time with them is what she treasured most. She loved her...

Aug 22, 2023

Mark Shann, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at the age of 65. Mr. Shann loved the Lord and was a member of Eastridge Church where he was a mentor in the Celebrate Recovery group. He enjoyed fly fishing and any type of fishing, cooking, barbecuing, smoking meat, and taking pictures with his drone. Mr. Shann loved...

Aug 22, 2023

Terrel Loyd, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at the age of 86. Mr. Loyd was a member of Belmont Baptist Church where he served his community through the church. He was a hard worker, and an entrepreneur of Loyd’s Glass Company, Inc., and it’s currently in its third generation. He appeared as a glass man in...

Aug 20, 2023

Patricia June Waldrop, of Oxford, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023, at the age of 94. Mrs. Waldrop held a strong faith in God, was an involved member of Covington First Methodist Church and volunteered her time in many different ministries in the church. She was a nurse with a big heart and thoroughly enjoyed caring for others in...

Aug 18, 2023

Rev. Nelson Albert DeBrosse, of Covington, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023, at the age of 74, one week before his 75th birthday, Friday, August 25, 2023.

The service to worship God and celebrate Nelson's life will be held at St. Luke's Presbyterian Church in Dunwoody, GA on Friday, August 25, 2023 at 10:30. Rev, Michael Sanchez,...

Aug 15, 2023

Mable Lucille Medley, of Conyers, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at the age of 53. Lucille was very generous and giving and would always open her home to anyone. She enjoyed the simple pleasures in life like a good cup of coffee, listening to music, and fishing. Lucille will be remembered for her great sense of humor and...

Aug 15, 2023

Allen K. Nielsen, of Oxford, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at the age of 73. Mr. Nielsen was born September 3, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from Barrington High School in 1968 and was a graduate of Georgia Southern College where he received his Bachelor of Science in Recreation. Mr. Nielsen was a long-time member of Gum...

Aug 14, 2023

Donald Ray Vincent, of Eatonton, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023, at the age of 69. Mr. Vincent was a simple man who enjoyed spending time on the lake, fishing, and grilling. He liked watching NASCAR cheering on his favorite driver, Bill Elliot, wrestling, and Westerns. Mr. Vincent loved to work and was a hard worker. He also was...

Aug 9, 2023

Alyon Almeel Alston, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at the age of 6 months. Alyon was, above all, a fighter that moved to the beat of his own drum. He always made his presence known and made everyone aware of how he was feeling. Alyon was strong, chunky, and could easily light up any room.

Aug 6, 2023

Mildred Dolores Arnold, of Oxford, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023, at the age of 93.  She was born in Lafayette, Georgia, on May 9, 1930. Dolores was the daughter of Vernard Wilson and Mary Goodrum.

Dolores was a devoted loving mother to her daughter and step-children and her step-grandchildren. She was married to Frank H. Arnold....

Aug 6, 2023

Kimberly Layne Floyd, of Covington, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023, at the age of 61. Kim was raised in Grand Prairie, Texas, and moved with her family to Georgia in 1985 where she resided in Conyers and Covington areas for the last 31 years. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading Nicholas Sparks and James Patterson books and...

Aug 3, 2023

Dean Lowell Freeman, 71, passed away on August 3, 2023, at home with his wife, Sandra Freeman, by his side. He was born on July 6, 1952, to Lowell and June (Edens) Freeman in Pontiac, Michigan. Whether as a dedicated coworker, loyal friend, devoted husband and father, or proud grandfather, Dean was a light and comfort to those in...

Aug 3, 2023

Terry Moon, of Eatonton, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023, at the age of 59. Mr. Moon loved living life to the fullest. He enjoyed being outdoors whether he was riding motorcycles, dirt track racing, or fishing. Above all else, Mr. Moon loved spending time with his family and loved his dog, Biscuit. He was preceded in death by...

Aug 3, 2023

Marie Clemons, formerly of Fernandina Beach, Florida, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2023, at the age of 96. Ms. Clemons was born and raised in Douglas County on her family’s farm and was a graduate of Douglas County High School. After high school, she worked in Atlanta at various jobs and lived in the Metro Atlanta area. Ms. Clemons...