Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

Aug 3, 2022

Deborah Long, of Conyers, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at the age of 71. A native of Atlanta, Mrs. Long was a resident of Conyers for the past 11 years. She carved out a successful career with Auto Mart of Georgia, serving as president of the company for several years. Mrs. Long was a devout Christian and loved...

Aug 2, 2022

George Clinton Jeffery Claassen, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at the age of 95, with his daughter Jenise by his side. Mr. Claassen honorably served his country in the United States Navy during WWII and the Korean War. Mr. Claassen was a true American and felt it was his duty to serve. Born in Brooklyn, New...

Aug 2, 2022

Charles William Glass, Jr., of Oxford, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at the age of 91. Mr. Glass proudly served his country in the military as a Navy Aviator assigned at USS Princeton CVS-37 from 1953 – 1955. After graduating from Brown High School in 1950, and Truett McConnell, Jr. College in 1952, he then attended Mercer University,...

Aug 1, 2022

Mary Williams Banks, of Covington, passed away Monday, August 1, 2022, at the age of 73. Mrs. Banks loved spending time with her family and spent many days at the ballfield with her sons. In her spare time, she enjoyed cooking, shopping, and going to the lake. Mrs. Banks was preceded in death by her son, Matt Banks; parents,...

Jul 31, 2022

Kayla Cleveland, of Mansfield, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022, at the age of 32. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Judd and Lucille Cleveland.

Survivors include her daughters, Annslee Holloway, Belle Jervis; son, Bryce Manville; parents, Wes and Angie Cleveland; maternal grandmother, Linda Hammonds; maternal grandfather, Jerry Wilson (Maria); sisters, Brittany Lawrence (Bryan),...

Jul 30, 2022

Helen Adams, of Porterdale, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022, at the age of 95. Mrs. Adams was a resident of Porterdale all her adult life and was proud to call it home. She attended Julia A. Porter United Methodist Church for many years and even after she was unable to attend, she still loved and prayed for her...

Jul 30, 2022

James Gary “Yogi” Wilkerson, of Covington, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022, at the age of 72. Yogi was a lifelong resident of Newton County. He had a special love for his hometown of Porterdale where he had many fond memories of growing up in the mill village, making lasting friendships, and fishing on the Yellow River. An article...

Jul 27, 2022

Angela Barbara Leonetti, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at the age of 75.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter Robert Leonetti; parents, Rocci and Rose Sposito; and brother, Bobby Sposito.

Survivors include her daughter, Love Rose Leonetti; son, Peter Gennaro Leonetti (Dawn); grandchildren, Peter Joseph Leonetti, Nicole Leonetti Sticher...

Jul 27, 2022

Connie F. Wright, a lifelong resident of Newton County, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at the age of 61. Mrs. Wright was a member of Cornish Mountain Baptist Church, in Oxford. She was a loving, caring, and strong woman. Mrs. Wright was devoted to her husband and cherished her family and friends dearly. She was preceded in death...

Jul 23, 2022

Sylvia Atkinson Conner, of Covington, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022, at the age of 84. Mrs. Conner was a devout Christian and member of East Newton Baptist Church. She liked cooking for her grandchildren and made all their favorites; a special chocolate cake and delicious macaroni and cheese. In addition, Mrs. Conner enjoyed traveling with family and close...

Jul 21, 2022

Geneva Pittman was born May 6, 1928, and died July 21, 2022. She was a resident of Hall County, and formerly Covington, Georgia. Her father and mother Arthur and Elmer Edwards preceded her in death. Also, husbands, Edgar Turpin, Ernest Pittman; son, Stanley Turpin; and great-grandson, Christian Turpin.

Geneva is survived by three grandchildren, Amanda Rutledge Hareb,...

Jul 18, 2022

Michael Starkey, 57, passed away on July 18, 2022. Unfortunately, he lost his fight with melanoma cancer after being diagnosed just last year in 2021. He is remembered heavily for his strength, wisdom, and determination as a man, partner, father, grandfather, friend and so much more. “Anything can be done” was the motto he lived by and instilled in...

Jul 16, 2022

Jeffrey Wayne Richardson, of Mansfield, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022, at the age of 60. Mr. Richardson was a faithful member of Trinity Praise Center, in Mansfield. He loved going to church and tending to the church grounds, including cutting the grass there. Mr. Richardson was a dedicated Miami Dolphins fan and enjoyed watching them play. He had...

Jul 15, 2022

Betty Jean (Fuller) Taylor, of Social Circle, formerly of Conyers, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022, at the age of 82. Mrs. Taylor grew up in Rockdale County and was a 1958 graduate of Rockdale County High School. She was a member of Honey Creek Baptist Church where she was baptized and served as a pianist for several years....

Jul 10, 2022

Charles Carver, of Covington, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022, at the age of 67. Mr. Carver courageously served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Gospel Mission Church for 27 years where he served as a head deacon and trustee. Mr. Carver was a hard worker and dedicated...

Jul 9, 2022

Lucinda Moseley Russell was born to the late Willis and Corrine Moseley in Decatur, Al on July 18, 1949.  One of six siblings; her upbringing was full of love, laughter, close ties, and strong family traditions.  Lucinda received her undergraduate degree in Social Economics from Alabama A&M University in 1971, then later earned her master’s degree in Urban Planning...

Jul 9, 2022

Ella Louise Sally Mills, of Covington, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022, at the age of 84. Mrs. Mills enjoyed vacationing in the mountains and celebrating the holidays with her family and friends. She loved to laugh no matter how she was feeling and always put others before herself. Above all, time spent with her family is what Mrs....

Jul 8, 2022

Stanley Thompson, of Griffin, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022, at the age of 67. Mr. Thompson was a hard worker and great mechanic. He enjoyed working with his hands. Mr. Thompson loved to travel, especially to Colorado. He liked riding dune buggies and creating model cars. Mr. Thompson loved children, and they loved him in return. He took...

Jul 7, 2022

William Jensen Dick, of Covington, passed away July 7, 2022, at the age of 8. Jensen fought a courageous battle against brain cancer, receiving a brain tumor diagnosis in January of 2022. He was always happy and would light up any room. Jensen was a wonderful and loving son and brother. His family adored him; his mother proudly states...

Jul 7, 2022

William Ronald Lynch, Sr., of Social Circle, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022, at the age of 77. A native of Porterdale, Mr. Lynch was a lifelong resident of Newton County. He was a proud patriot, serving in the United States Air Force for 13 and a half years. In addition to his military service, Mr. Lynch served as...