Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

Jun 14, 2023

Raymond Lee Robinson, Sr., of Covington, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at the age of 80. Mr. Robinson loved going to church and was very involved with the outreach program. He enjoyed being active and outgoing, listening to and singing Gospel music, playing his guitars, and watching old westerns. Mr. Robinson was preceded in death by his wife,...

Jun 13, 2023

Callie Stansell Owens, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at the age of 92. Mrs. Owens was born November 21, 1930, in Thomaston, Georgia. She worked for Bibb Manufacturing for more than 35 years and retired from Newton County Superior Court Clerk’s Office in 1996. Mrs. Owens was always in good spirits and enjoyed dancing, going to...

Jun 13, 2023

Claudia Rosann Rosson, of Monticello, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at the age of 24. Claudia was one in a million with a heart of gold that loved everybody. She was selfless in nature, always taking the opportunity to check on everyone and doing anything she could for them. Claudia was a fighter her whole life with a...

Jun 12, 2023

Polly Milligan, of Covington, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023, at the age of 83. Mrs. Milligan earned her Master’s degree in Education from the University of Georgia and focused mainly on middle school language arts.  She taught for 13 years at George Walton Academy in Monroe and finished her career in Rockdale and Henry Counties.  She enjoyed shopping...

Jun 11, 2023

Sam Blackwell Walton passed away on Sunday, June 11, at the age of 91. He was born September 5, 1931, to James Wyatt Walton, Sr., and Blice “Price” Walton, who predeceased him. Sam was born in Jasper County Georgia.

Sam served in the United States Marine Corp, during the Korean Conflict. Shortly after his discharge, he met...

Jun 10, 2023

Gerald Dean, of Oxford, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023, at the age of 62. Mr. Dean proudly served his country in the Army National Guard for 25 years before retiring. In addition, he retired from Georgia State University as a Contract Manager after 30 years. Mr. Dean grew up in Conyers where he was a 1978 graduate of...

Jun 10, 2023

LaTrelle Head Wallace, of Newborn, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023, at the age of 83. Mrs. Wallace was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and adored her Sunday school class. She had a passion for singing and recorded a few records throughout her life. Mrs. Wallace enjoyed cooking and made the best beans, cornbread, and her specialty onions...

Jun 9, 2023

Covington, Ga - Steven Allen Berner entered eternal rest June 9, 2023 at the age of 63. He was the youngest son of the Late Mr. and Mrs. Jack Melvin (Mildred Virginia Howard) Berner of Atlanta, Ga. Steven is survived by his loving wife of thirty six years, Catherine (Cathy) Vogt Berner. He is survived by his sister Sandy...

Jun 9, 2023

Brian Christopher Johnson, of Covington, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023, at the age of 37. Brian was a very animated storyteller and could easily entertain a room with his jokes that kept everybody laughing. He was a loyal fan of the University of Tennessee Volunteers and excitedly watched them play football each fall. Brian took joy in hunting,...

Jun 9, 2023

Dianne Saxon, of Mansfield, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023, at the age of 78. Mrs. Saxon liked making crafts, ceramics, and crocheting afghans. She enjoyed doing yard work and tending to her beautiful plants. Mrs. Saxon loved her family dearly and held a special place in her heart for her two birds, Big Bird and Sugar. She was...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...