Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

Oct 30, 2022

Billy Banks, of Covington, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022, at the age of 88. Mr. Banks was a lifelong resident of Newton County where he was a faithful member of Julia A. Porter United Methodist Church. He retired from Mobil Chemical Company after several dedicated years. Mr. Banks enjoyed being outdoors, hunting and fishing, and drag racing in...

Oct 30, 2022

Virginia F. Shrader, of Oxford, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022, at the age of 96. Mrs. Shrader was a resident of Newton County since 1976. She enjoyed being outside whether she was riding trails on her Gator, tinkering in her rock garden, or riding horses in her younger years. In addition, Mrs. Shrader was a great piano player....

Oct 28, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we announce Dennis Dean Dieringer of Social Circle, Georgia, has been gathered up into the loving embrace of Jesus Christ. On Friday, October 28th--after a sudden downturn in health--Dennis completed his earthly pilgrimage and was carried into the presence of the Lord. Dr. Dieringer was two weeks shy of his 74th birthday.

Oct 28, 2022

Jack Pasco Hall, Jr., of Covington, passed away Friday, October 28, 2022, at the age of 68. Mr. Hall loved being outdoors whether he was out in the woods or fishing in younger years. He was a great daddy who worked hard to provide for his children and will be missed by all who knew him. Mr. Hall was...

Oct 28, 2022

Juritta Price Allen, of Covington, passed away Friday, October 28, 2022, at the age of 95. Mrs. Price was a devoted member of Julia A. Porter United Methodist Church for over 70 years where she taught Sunday School for 25 years. She loved cooking, sewing, and making all her grandchildren quilts. Mrs. Price always let her family know that...

Oct 27, 2022

Shelvia Jean Roden was a caring mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022, at the age of 85.

She was born to Elizabeth Raydelle and Robert L Hawkins on December 14, 1936 and loved spending time with her seven brothers and sisters. They recall her kindness and how talented she was at...

Oct 26, 2022

Patricia Ellis Day, of Oxford, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at the age of 86. Mrs. Day was a dedicated employee at Lithonia Lighting and was a representative for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). She enjoyed watching the Atlanta Braves play, taking pictures of her family, camping, and arts and crafts. But above all else, time spent with...

Oct 24, 2022

Jarrell Brandon Simms, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022, at the age of 42. Brandon was a fantastic artist who loved art and was very creative. He was a hard worker, always tinkering, and loved his computers. Brandon will be remembered as a great son who treasured his nieces and family. He was preceded in death by...

Oct 23, 2022

Mary Barton Turner, of Covington, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022, at the age of 81. A strong Christian woman, Mrs. Turner was a longtime resident of Covington where she was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church. She retired from the State of Georgia Rehabilitation Services after a dedicated 15 years. In her spare time, Mrs. Turner enjoyed gardening...

Oct 20, 2022

Dora “Deedy” Dianne (Shaw) Pate, 67, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2022, surrounded by family, and loved ones in Eagle, Colorado. Daughter of Marion Bernys Shaw and Annie Lucille Ivey Shaw. Deedy was born in Porterdale, GA on January 13, 1955. She was predeceased by her parents, MB and Lucille, sister Nadia Ann Coody...

Oct 20, 2022

Sandy Briscoe, a Covington resident for 33 years, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022, at the age of 62. Mrs. Briscoe was passionate about teaching and was employed with the Newton County School System for 14 years and with Social Circle City Schools for 7 years. Prior to answering her calling for teaching, she was a Certified Public Accountant...

Oct 20, 2022

William (Bill) Clark Strom, Jr. passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022 after a valiant battle with cancer.

Bill was a 1968 graduate of Irvington High School in Fremont, CA. In 1972, he graduated from Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska, where he majored in Math. He continued his education at Pacific Coast Banking School in Seattle, Washington....

Oct 15, 2022

Michael Fulton McCollum, 74, son of Leon and Joan McCollum, passed away on October 15, 2022. He was born in Atlanta, Ga and graduated from East Atlanta High School. Following High School, he served honorably in the US Army and was a combat veteran of the Vietnam War.

His lifelong, proud achievement as a Lineman took him...

Oct 15, 2022

Betty Rivers Bellairs, of Covington, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2022, at the age of 93. Mrs. Bellairs attended the University of Georgia, where she obtained a master’s degree in social work and was the first graduate in the program. She was an avid Bulldogs fan and traveled near and far for games. In 2006, she was named the...

Oct 14, 2022

Anthony Todd Hunt, of Oxford, passed away Friday October 14, 2022 at the age of 56. He was proud to have received his title "Junk Car King" by none other than Johnathan Sackie Seabourn and is now hauling in heaven. Todd was a man of mischief and many opinions, a master of spinning tales, and always eager for a...

Oct 14, 2022

Helen Martin Sullivan, 94, passed away Friday, October 14, 2022.  She was born September 16, 1928 in Porterdale, Georgia to Ruth Harper Martin and Brown (Turk) Martin.  She had wonderful memories of growing up in the close-knit Porterdale community, and she often told stories about her happy childhood.  She graduated from Porterdale High School in 1945, and then went...

Oct 13, 2022

Lenora June Boyce, of Covington, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022, at the age of 87. Mrs. Boyce enjoyed getting dressed up, shopping, going out to eat, and country music. When she was not out and about, she enjoyed crocheting and doing crossword puzzles. Mrs. Boyce loved all her grandchildren, with or without fur. She was preceded in death...

Oct 13, 2022

Gloria Dean Parnell, of Covington, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022, at the age of 89. Mrs.  Parnell was a very independent woman and hard worker. She was extremely opinionated, strong willed, and straightforward with everyone. Mrs. Parnell was family oriented and very giving to her loved ones. She adored her family and treasured spending time with them. Mrs....

Oct 12, 2022

Rodney Wiggins, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at the age of 60. Mr. Wiggins was a hardworking and dedicated employee of Universal Steel Incorporated for over 44 years. He enjoyed going fishing, especially at his favorite location Lakeview in Covington. Mr. Wiggins took great pride in his clown figurine and rooster collection. He loved taking trips...

Oct 11, 2022

Dorothy M. Dodson, of Conyers, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at the age of 88. Ms. Dodson was a member of First Baptist Church of Conyers. She was a co-owner of Triad, Inc. for over 35 years. Ms. Dodson loved to play bridge and belonged to several bridge clubs in Covington. In her younger years, she was...