Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Karen Hubbard
Oct 3, 2024
Karen Patricia Hubbard, of Conyers, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the age of 77. Mrs. Hubbard was a dedicated member of Calvary Baptist Church. She was a strong prayer warrior and had read through her Bible 6 times. A loving wife and mother, Mrs. Hubbard was always proud of her son. In her spare time, she enjoyed quilting,...
Ralph Thomas Bell
Oct 3, 2024
Ralph Thomas Bell, of Covington, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the age of 75. Mr. Bell enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing, and gardening. He also enjoyed cooking and making biscuits, and reading a good book. Mr. Bell loved his family dearly and will be missed by all. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gail Bell; parents,...
William "Billy" Dawkins
Oct 3, 2024
William “Billy” Dawkins, of Oxford, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the age of 71. Mr. Dawkins was a proud member of East Newton Baptist Church and was a member of the Mansfield Masonic Lodge #489 for over 50 years and the Golden Fleece. He liked woodworking, fishing, and traveling to the mountains. Mr. Dawkins also loved the Georgia...
Melda Torbich
Oct 2, 2024
Melda Cooper Torbich, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at the age of 86. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, Albert Torbich; and parents, Leroy Cooper and Lois Hanks Cooper.
Survivors include her sons, Roy Torbich, Ray Torbich, Ron Torbich; grandchildren, Katie Antonion (Ben), Nicholas Torbich, Sean Torbich, Lucas Torbich; and brother, “Sonny”...
Nancy Autry
Oct 1, 2024
Nancy Autry, of Covington, GA passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at the age of 79. A strong woman of faith, she touched all who knew her with her kindness and generosity. Mrs. Autry cherished her family above all, nurturing her 3 boys with boundless love and support. A devoted wife, known for her delicious pound cake and exceptional cooking,...
Bernice Bailey
Sep 27, 2024
Bernice Lanelle Hayes Bailey, of Covington, passed away Friday, September 27, 2024, at the age of 90. Mrs. Bailey was born September 30, 1933, to Jane West Hayes in Doles, Georgia (near Cordele) and was the oldest of two children. She moved to Griffin, GA, around 1941, where she graduated from Griffin High School before attending St. Joseph School of...
Tommy Lee Clark
Sep 27, 2024
Tommy Lee Clark, of Covington, passed away Friday, September 27, 2024, at the age of 64. Tommy loved cooking on the grill, listening to music, and being a devoted friend. He enjoyed all kinds of sports, especially the Georgia Bulldogs, the Atlanta Braves, and fishing. Tommy loved his country and his cat, Miracle. Married for 17 years, he loved his...
Janet Harper
Sep 27, 2024
Janet Harper, of Oxford, passed away Friday, September 27, 2024, at the age of 79. Mrs. Harper was a wonderful mom and was the rock of the family. She took great pride in her children, and grandchildren whom she loved dearly. Mrs. Harper was compassionate and caring and loved her fur babies. She also had a great sense of humor...
William Ronald Lynn
Sep 23, 2024
William Ronald Lynn, of Locust Grove, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024, at the age of 75. Mr. Lynn is survived by his wife Kathryn, of 53 years; sons, Brian Lynn (Azra), Nicholas Lynn (Kristy); 5 grandchildren; brother, Carl Lynn; sister, Diana Rowlls (Jeff); Brother-in-law, Robert Walch; as well as many nieces and nephews. Mr. Lynn was a member of...
Katherine Wynette Thompson
Sep 22, 2024
Katherine Wynette Thompson, lovingly known as “Granny,” of Oxford, GA, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2024, reuniting with her beloved husband of 51 years, Robert “Bob” Thompson. Wynette was born on June 16, 1935, in Porterdale, GA, the youngest of three children.
Her heart overflowed with love for her children, grandchildren, and many generations that followed. Her proudest title was...
Vertis Leroy Slappey
Sep 21, 2024
Vertis Leory Slappey, of Covington, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the age of 69. Mr. Slappey was a great father and loved his family dearly. He was preceded in death by his wife, Billie Jean Slappey.
Survivors include his sons, Robert Slappey, and Jody Slappey.
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...
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