Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Gregory "Greg" Randolph Laffan
Feb 21, 2024
Gregory Randolph Laffan, “Greg”, of Mansfield, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at the age of 44. Gregory was a faithful member of Eastridge Church. He loved God and his family dearly. Gregory enjoyed hunting and vacationing at the beach with his family. In addition, he was a huge NASCAR and Georgia Tech fan. He was a graduate of...
Emily Guadalupe Chavez Vazquez
Feb 21, 2024
Emily Guadalupe Chávez Vázquez, paso miércoles, 21 de febrero, 2024. Una Misa Funeral para Emily el sábado 24 de febrero, 2024, a las 2:00 p. m., en la iglesia católica de St. Augustine, 11524 Highway 278, en Covington, con el Padre Roberto A. Orellana oficiando. Todos están invitados a visitar a la familia sábado 24 de febrero, 2024 de...
Theodora "Terri" Grant
Feb 17, 2024
Theodora “Terri” Grant, of Covington, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024, at the age of 92. Mrs. Grant impacted countless lives through her time teaching and serving as a guidance counselor. She also served as a Eucharistic minister at the Roman Catholic Church assisting in Holy Communion. In her spare time, she enjoyed skiing, crafting, quilting, cooking, and traveling...
James Mayo Crosswell
Feb 15, 2024
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Glenda "Nannie" Swann
Feb 15, 2024
Glenda “Nannie” Swann, of Loganville, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024, at the age of 75. Glenda was a hard worker who loved her family dearly. She enjoyed dancing, Elvis, and traveling to the mountains – especially Pigeon Forge. In addition, Nannie liked to indulge in a few Reese’s Cups and a cold Coca-Cola. She was preceded in death...
Joe Lane Richardson
Feb 14, 2024
Joe Lane Richardson, of Covington, passed away February 14, 2024, at the age of 90. Mr. Richardson was a devoted Christian and attended services at Porterdale Baptist Church. He was very active in the Gideons Club and the Lions Club. Mr. Richardson was a kind and loving man, father, and grandfather. He had a heart of gold and was...
Steve Seals
Feb 14, 2024
Stephen Jackson Seals, of Douglasville, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at the age of 77. Steve proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps where he was promoted to a Gunnery Sergeant. He was a Vietnam Veteran, wounded three times, and received three Purple Hearts. Steve was an adoring husband for 21 years and loved his...
Scott Lee Duckett
Feb 11, 2024
Scott Lee Duckett, of Monticello, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024, at the age of 52. Mr. Duckett fought a long battle with heart disease beginning in 2004 with Cardiomyopathy, and in 2005 he went in for a heart transplant but showed improvement, so they did not, and he lived for another 20 years. He liked fishing and enjoyed...
Martha "Granny" Clegg
Feb 11, 2024
Martha “Granny” Clegg, of Covington, passed away Sunday, Feb 11, 2024, at the age of 75.Mrs. Clegg enjoyed sewing, playing cards, and dancing. She always made a point to watch her soap operas, especially General Hospital. Above all else, Granny will be remembered for the love that she had for her family, and the time that she spent with...
Kenneth D. Hanson
Feb 11, 2024
Kenneth D. Hanson, of Covington, Georgia, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024, at the age of 63. He was a loving husband, father, and Papa who will be deeply missed every day. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, A.D. and Grace Hanson. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Allison Britt Hanson; their...
Kenneth Earl Leflore
Feb 9, 2024
Kenneth Earl LeFlore, of Covington, passed away Friday, February 9, 2024, at the age of 52. Kenneth will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. He pursued his passion for motorcycles and enjoyed his time as a member of the Nothing 2 Prove Motorcycle Club. Kenneth also loved fishing, traveling, and was an avid...
Eugene Willard
Feb 7, 2024
Eugene Willard, of Newborn, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at the age of 83. Mr. Willard was a hard worker and loved the Lord and his life. He especially loved his family, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Mr. Willard was giving, kind, and generous and was always happy and very witty. He enjoyed being outdoors whether he was farming...
Tiffany Elaine Whitmer
Feb 3, 2024
Tiffany Elaine Whitmer, beloved wife, mother, sister, and daughter, passed away on February 3, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia. Born in Conyers, Georgia, Tiffany's life was a testament to love, kindness, and passion. Those who knew Tiffany will remember her as the heart of her family, a caring soul with a boundless love for her husband, Justin Whitmer, and their...
Richard Wayne Dimsdale Sr.
Feb 2, 2024
Richard Wayne Dimsdale Sr., known affectionately as Wayne to his friends and family, passed away on February 2, 2024, at the age of 76. Born on February 9, 1947, in the close-knit community of Porterdale, Georgia. The son of Myrtle and Jesse Dimsdale, Wayne was a dedicated family man, a pillar in his community, and a beacon of creativity....
Janice Faye Broadwater
Jan 29, 2024
Janice Faye Broadwater, of Monticello, GA, was called home Monday, January 29, 2024, at the age of 76. Jan was a proud member of Monticello Baptist Church. She was very involved with her church, loved singing, and listening to Gospel music. Jan was a proud member of the Group 55 and Alive, Sunday school class, singing in the choir,...
Candace Marie Van Steele
Jan 28, 2024
Candace Marie Van Steele, of Monticello, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024, at the age of 51. A dedicated worker, she poured her heart into everything she did. Candace was a giver, always putting others before herself, and her caring and thoughtful nature touched the lives of everyone around her. She found joy in the simple pleasures of life,...
Kathryn Ann Spell
Jan 27, 2024
Kathryn Ann Spell, of Covington, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the age of 88. Mrs. Spell was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Covington. She was a graduate of Newton County High School and Georgia College, in Milledgeville. Mrs. Spell was an avid seamstress and baker, known for her exquisite cake-decorating skills. Her green...
(Elizabeth) Adrian Capes
Jan 27, 2024
(Elizabeth) Adrian Capes, of Covington, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024. Mrs. Capes was an active member of Shiloh Methodist Church and the Covington Elks Lodge, as well as serving with the Elks Aidmore Children’s Center. She adored her family and treasured the time she spent with them, whether playing dominos or cards with her sisters or spending time...
Donald Dean Helm (Gus)
Jan 25, 2024
Donald Dean Helm (Gus) of Covington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Born on April 19, 1929, in Iowa City, IA, he was the son of Clarence Helm and Erma Francis Helm, and stepson of Earl Ewalt. Donald's passing follows the departure of his devoted wife of 68 years, Vivian Agee Helm. A proud graduate of the...
Retha Elizabeth Bone
Jan 25, 2024
Retha Elizabeth Bone, of Covington, Passed away Thursday January 25, 2024 at the age of 103. Mrs. Bone was born in Berrien County, Georgia on October 16, 1920. She moved to Porterdale, GA in 1937, and met and married the love of her life James Edward Bone. They raised their family and continued to live in the Newton County...
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