Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

Maureen Frazier Pittman

Jun 6, 2023

Maureen Frazier Pittman, of Social Circle, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at the age of 81. Mrs. Pittman was a native of Jacksonville, Florida, and an active member of Southside Assembly of God while residing in the Sunshine State. She enjoyed serving her church community by volunteering in the nursery and preparing meals for church functions. Mrs. Pittman...

Penny Garmon

Jun 4, 2023

Penny Garmon, of Oxford, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023, at the age of 58. Mrs. Garmon was a true “momma bear” always putting others’ needs above her own. She was strong-willed, enjoyed working outside, plating flowers, and riding horses. Mrs. Garmon was preceded in death by her mother, Glenda Fillingim; and father, Pete Shelwick.

Survivors include...

Johnny Jerome Kitchens

Jun 3, 2023

Johnny Jerome Kitchens, of Covington, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the age of 73. Mr. Kitchens was a family-oriented, protective man who loved his family dearly. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and painting. Mr. Kitchens was a huge fan of the Atlanta Braves and the University of Georgia football. He had a great sense...

Nancy Smith

Jun 2, 2023

Nancy Smith, of Oxford, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023, at the age of 68. Mrs. Smith was a lifelong resident of Newton County. She worked for 17 years as the Office Manager for Lubrication Service and Systems, in Oxford, where she made lifelong friends. Mrs. Smith enjoyed dancing and singing, trips to Cherokee Casinos, and finding a good...

Deborah Hogan Voogd

Jun 2, 2023

Deborah Hogan Voogd, of Covington, Georgia passed away Friday June 2, 2023, at the age of 75. Born January, 13th 1948 in Avon, MA, Mrs. Voogd had been a resident of Covington for 15 years following her retirement from a long career caring for others as a Registered Nurse. Prior to moving to Georgia to be near her grandsons,...

Lari Daniele Stutchman

May 29, 2023

Homemaker and former facilities manager, Lari Daniele Stutchman’s legacy did not end with her death. Lari passed from this life on May 29, 2023 at the age of 49 after a long battle with cancer. She passed surrounded by loved ones who will honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest.

Lari was born in...

Joey Miller

May 25, 2023

Joey Miller, of Oxford, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023, at the age of 69. Joey was a member of the First Baptist Church of Conyers where he used to work with the children’s ministry. In his free time, he enjoyed playing golf, working in the yard, and walking and playing with his dogs. Joey was a jack-of-all-trades, good...

Charles Thomas Peters, Sr.

May 24, 2023

Charles Thomas Peters, Sr., of Rutledge, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at the age of 90. Mr. Peters was a hard worker and a wonderful husband and father. He loved living on the ranch and enjoyed being outside whether he was on the lake, camping, or working on cars. In addition, he liked working in the antique business,...

Ada Ann Morgan

May 22, 2023

Ada Ann Morgan, of Covington, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023, at the age of 97. Mrs. Morgan was born February 7, 1926, to Willie “Mae” (Lee) and Charles Drewy “Charlie” Milner in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. She was the eighth of 11 children: Lewis, Zula, Lucille, JD, Elizabeth, CD, Alfred, Luther, Allene and Vester. Mrs. Morgan’s family farmed as...

Reverend Richard L. Gravitt

May 21, 2023

Reverend Richard L. Gravitt, of Jackson, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023, at the age of 70. Mr. Gravitt obtained his Master of Divinity from Tennessee Temple University. A man who loved the Lord he was the Senior Pastor of Lovejoy United Methodist Church, in Covington, for 12 years and was currently a member of New Rocky Creek Baptist...

Richard Allen Madison

May 21, 2023

Richard Allen Madison, of Oxford, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023, at the age of 68. Mr. Madison will be remembered for his strong work ethic, love of Southern food and home-cooked meals, passion for antiquing and collectibles, and his storytelling. He had a keen eye for finding treasures that were not only well-made but also held a history....

Steve Barker

May 20, 2023

Steve Barker, age 69, of Covington, GA, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023. Steve moved back to the metro area a few years ago after living in Ireland for several years.

While at Towers, Steve lived in Turner Heights on Cornwall Road not far from Towers High School in Decatur, where he graduated in 1972. He received...

Bartlett Roper, Jr.

May 20, 2023

Bartlett Roper, Jr., of Winter Haven, Florida, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the age of 85.

Survivors include his wife, Lyn Roper; children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Eugene Franklin "Frank" Wilson, Sr.

May 19, 2023

Eugene Franklin “Frank” Wilson, Sr., of Covington, passed away Friday, May 19, 2023, at the age of 88. Mr. Wilson proudly served his country in the United States Army. He felt he lived the “American dream” when he met his wife, Sherlan, who was the girl of his dreams. They met while Mr. Wilson was on Christmas leave from...

Ruth V. Jones

May 13, 2023

Ruth V. Jones, of Oxford, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023, at the age of 95. Mrs. Jones resided in Newton County for over 30 years, and was a former member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, in Atlanta, where she was a Sunday School teacher. She was employed with Lithonia Lighting from 1976 – 1982 and worked and volunteered...

Fred Bankston, Jr.

May 11, 2023

Fred Bankston, Jr., of Covington, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the age of 81. Mr. Bankston proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for four years. He grew up in Oxford and loved old cars – whether he was working on them, fixing them up, or attending car shows. Mr. Bankston enjoyed a good...

Carol Delores Chadwick

May 9, 2023

Carol Delores Chadwick, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at the age of 63. Mrs. Chadwick was a resident of Covington for the last 30 years and worked as an Assistant Manager at Rite Aid. She enjoyed playing Bingo at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, playing the lottery, and watching wrestling. Mrs. Chadwick was a devoted Law...

Eugenia Bush Murphy

May 9, 2023

Eugenia Bush Murphy was born in Birmingham AL January 20, 1930 and died in Covington GA May 9, 2023. She was an enthusiastic traveler and forged connections in many parts of the world, though her family roots and home were in Covington.

Eugenia graduated from Mary Baldwin College and the University of Georgia, where she majored in...

Sabra Ann Wheeler

May 7, 2023

Sabra Ann Wheeler, of Social Circle, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023, at the age of 97. Mrs. Wheeler was a member of Berean Baptist Church in Social Circle. She was a professional seamstress, loved to cook, and enjoyed planning dinners and holidays. Mrs. Wheeler will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She was...

Eleanor Klimaszewski

May 6, 2023

Eleanor Klimaszewski, of Mansfield, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the age of 95. Mrs. Klimaszewski was a devout Christian and organist for Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church and Mansfield United Methodist Church. She had a deep love for music and focused on music studies while she attended Shorter College. Mrs. Klimaszewski was a resident of...