Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

Oct 11, 2022

Kathy Dally, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at the age of 80. A lifelong resident of Newton County where she was a member of Starrsville United Methodist Church. She attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and was a dedicated employee of Loyal Gas for 22 years. In her spare time, Mrs. Dally enjoyed growing and selling vegetables,...

Oct 11, 2022

Kitty Darline Banks, of Winder, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at the age of 68. Mrs. Banks was a kind-hearted soul who had a lot of friends. She was always smiling, funny, and had a positive outlook on life. Mrs. Banks enjoyed dancing, Classic Rock music, going to the beach, flowers, and car rides. In addition, she liked...

Oct 9, 2022

David Thomas Sullivan, of Oxford, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022, surrounded by his family, at the age of 64. Mr. Sullivan was employed by Georgia Power and retired after 40 years of dedicated service. He was a former Shriner and Mason. Mr. Sullivan enjoyed golfing, spending time with his family, and vacationing on Treasure Island, Florida. Mr. Sullivan...

Oct 8, 2022

Nancy Urban, of Covington, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022, at the age of 59. Mrs. Urban lived life to the fullest, never met a stranger, and enjoyed ringing the Salvation Army bell. She enjoyed twirling her baton, indulging in a little can of Coca-Cola, and cleaning. Mrs. Urban loved her family dearly and adored spending time with them....

Oct 6, 2022

Dennis Matthew Hart, 78, of Monticello, GA, passed away on October 6, 2022, after a long illness.  He was born April 25, 1944, in Conemaugh, PA, the son of Matthew Francis and Agnes Cecilia (Harlan) Hart.

Dennis graduated from Central Catholic High School, Class of 1962.  Following graduation, he served in the United States Air Force specializing...

Oct 5, 2022

Jesus Felipe Moreno, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at the age of 20.

A Funeral Service for Jesus will be held Sunday, October 16, 2022, 1:00 P.M., at the First Baptist Church of Conyers, 2100 GA-138, in Conyers. Friends are invited to visit with the family at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access...

Oct 5, 2022

Jesus Salvador Ayala Serrano, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at the age of 52.

A Funeral Service for Jesus will be held Sunday, October 16, 2022, 1:00 P.M., at the First Baptist Church of Conyers, 2100 GA-138, in Conyers. Friends are invited to visit with the family at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215...

Oct 5, 2022

Santos Marquez Borja, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at the age of 60.

A Funeral Service for Santos will be held Sunday, October 16, 2022, 1:00 P.M., at the First Baptist Church of Conyers, 2100 GA-138, in Conyers, with interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park, 1111 Access Road, in Covington. Friends are invited to...

Oct 4, 2022

Thurmon Delton Stapp, Sr., of Covington, Georgia, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at home with his family by his side. He worked as a plumber for Local 72 Atlanta Plumbers and Pipefitters for 59 years. He was a founding member of Newton Baptist Church. Mr. Stapp was a veteran with nine years of service to his country...

Oct 1, 2022

Terry Michelle Pickens, of Covington, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022, at the age of 55. Mrs. Pickens was a member of Abiding Grace Lutheran Church. She loved her job working with special needs kids and had a special bond with each of them. In her spare time, Mrs. Pickens enjoyed dancing and live music, traveling to the beach,...

Oct 1, 2022

Baby Girl Violet Gail McArdle, of Covington, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022.

She is survived by her loving parents, Kyle McArdle and Faith Whittington; grandparents, Tracie Crawford, Tracy Whittington, Terri McArdle, Amanda Futch; great-grandparents, Susan Whittington, Wayne and Karen Futch.

A Memorial Service for Violet will be held Wednesday, October 5, 2022, 11:00 A.M.,...

Sep 30, 2022

Brent Thompson, of Conyers, passed away Friday, September 30, 2022, at the age of 42. Brent was a hard worker who provided for his family. In his spare time, he enjoyed traveling to the mountains where he would go trout fishing. Brent loved his family dearly and time spent with his girls is what he treasured most. He was...

Sep 30, 2022

Henry Lanier Shropshire, of Covington, passed away Friday, September 30, 2022, at the age of 63. Lanier was employed with Hercules for over 30 years. He played football in his younger years and loved watching games in his spare time. Lanier was an avid train collector and enjoyed listening to all kinds of music. He loved to joke with...

Sep 27, 2022

Daniel Evans Blanchard, of St. Cloud and Palatka, Florida, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at the age of 35. Daniel, who had special needs, lived at Home Away from Home in Palatka, Florida, where he loved going on outings – especially to Disney. He enjoyed being a Georgia Bulldog fan and going to the park where he could...

Sep 25, 2022

William Mobley Maughon, of Conyers, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022, at the age of 87. Mr. Maughon was the owner and operator of Maughon Electrical for 40 years. He enjoyed fishing at Lake Oconee, watching football, and traveling with his wife, Dapple, to the mountains, especially to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Mt. Maughon was preceded in death by...

Sep 25, 2022

Brianna Megan Luti, of Mansfield, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022, at the age of 27. Brianna grew up in Rockdale County and later moved to Covington where she was a 2013 graduate of Eastside High School. After graduating, she received her associates degree from Georgia State University with a major in social work. Brianna was currently a dedicated...

Sep 24, 2022

Sara Case, of Rutledge, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022, at the age of 81. Mrs. Case, affectionately known as “Pedi” and “Nana” by her grandchildren, was the rock of the family and a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will be remembered for the family get-togethers at the lake house with her sisters cooking big breakfasts with...

Sep 23, 2022

Jason Ray Osborne “The Duck”, of Jackson, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022, at the age of 83. Mr. Osborne was a mason. He enjoyed spending time outdoors camping in his motorhome and being on the lake boating, partying, and fishing. Mr. Osborne liked watching all sports, but had special interests in football, baseball, and NASCAR. He loved to...

Sep 17, 2022

Darrel Glen Gudgen, Loganville, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022, at the age of 65. Mr. Gudgen worked as a truck driver for many years for various companies. When he wasn’t on the road working, he enjoyed being outdoors hunting and fishing, vacationing in Panama City Beach with his wife, Delores, and watching wrestling. In addition, Mr. Gudgen shared...

Sep 16, 2022

Leah Caldwell, of Covington, passed away Friday, September 16, 2022, at the age of 83. Mrs. Caldwell lived her life according to her faith so that people could see Jesus through her actions. She abided by her faith. Mrs. Caldwell was a member of Solid Rock Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Odell Caldwell; son, Jimmy...