Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

Jul 7, 2022

Stephen B. Owens, of Conyers, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022, at the age of 67. Mr. Owens proudly served his country in the United States Navy on the USS Independence CV-62. He was a member of Eastridge Community Church where he loved serving as an usher and greeter. Mr. Owens enjoyed the outdoors whether he was camping, fishing,...

Jul 7, 2022

In 2006, Bill Cobham performed at the Christmas Cantata with the Voices of Ousley. Since then, Brother Bill has performed with The Praise Team, Women's Choir, S.O.N.G. Youth Choir, and The S.O.N.G. Ensemble.

William E. Cobham, Jr. graduated from George Westinghouse High School in Brooklyn, New York. As a young trombonist, Bill won a scholarship to The...

Jul 6, 2022

Willard Lee Bailey, of Loganville, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at the age of 84. Mr. Bailey attended New Testament Baptist Church, in Loganville, and retired from French’s Ice Cream Factory, in Atlanta. He enjoyed reading the Bible, fishing and hunting, and taking walks around the neighborhood. Above all, the time spent with his grandchildren is what Mr....

Jul 5, 2022

Raymond Floyd Christian, of Eatonton, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at the age of 83. Mr. Christian took great joy in rebuilding and repairing cars as well as tinkering with things. In addition, he was an excellent woodworker, specializing in whittling wood. Mr. Christian enjoyed watching Westerns and spending time outdoors fishing and gardening. He collected knives, clocks,...

Jul 2, 2022

Virgil “Buck” Cope, a Covington resident for over 50 years, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022, at the age of 80. Mr. Cope retired from Ford Motor Company after 33 years of employment. He was a member of Seals Branch Baptist Church, in Tazwell, Tennessee. In addition, Mr. Cope was a member of the Free Masons Hampton Lodge #70....

Jun 30, 2022

Dorris Ann Young, of Covington, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022, at the age of 67. Mrs. Young enjoyed playing Bingo and games on her computer and watching her favorite channel HGTV. She adored her dogs and will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Mrs. Young was preceded in death by her father, James Wilson;...

Jun 30, 2022

Martin Barney Booth, of Covington, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022, at the age of 63. Mr. Booth was a member of the Mansfield Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed attending church, spending time with his family, and cooking. In addition, Mr. Booth liked collecting knives and guns with his son, Tyler. He loved his family dearly and was always there...

Jun 30, 2022

Samuel Hedrick, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at the age of 86. A native of Ohio, Mr. Hedrick moved to Georgia in 1992, and was employed by Ameritech for over 39 years. He enjoyed being out in nature with the company of his wife. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years,...

Jun 29, 2022

Barron Rudolph Guthrie, of Oxford, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at the age of 95. Mr. Guthrie proudly served his country in The United States Navy serving in both World War II and the Korean War. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a Mason in Covington, Lodge #6. Mr. Guthrie was the owner...

Jun 28, 2022

Belinda Lavette Clark, of Covington, passed away June 28, 2022, at the age of 48. Ms. Clark was a graduate of Newton County High School. She was a talented hairdresser that was devoted to her clients and loved her job. Ms. Clark was very social and outspoken. She loved helping people and never met a stranger. Ms. Clark had...

Jun 27, 2022

Pat Kent, of Conyers, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022, at the age of 74. Mrs. Kent was a member of Conyers Church of God and a member of the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed traveling to the mountains and will be remembered as devoted grandmother who loved her family dearly. Mrs. Kent was preceded in death by her...

Jun 24, 2022

Thomas (Tom) Herbert Bailey of Mansfield, GA was called home to Heaven on Friday, June 24, 2022. Born and raised in Wilmington, NC, he had a wonderful and fulfilling 90 years of life.

Known to all as Tom Bailey, he served in the US Navy as a young man. Catching the bug to fly early on, he...

Jun 24, 2022

Thomas Albert Beal, of Porterdale, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022, at the age of 56. Mr. Beal was a very outgoing man that never met a stranger. He sought out every opportunity to make people laugh. Mr. Beal enjoyed taking walks along the river. In addition, he liked helping his mom tend to her flowers.

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Jun 23, 2022

Diane Melvin, age 79, of Covington, GA passed peacefully in her sleep on June 23, 2022. She was a lifelong resident of Newton County; she was raised in Porterdale and spent her adult years residing on Brown Bridge Road. Diane was known for her strong work ethic and for her love of family and friends. She loved family get-togethers,...

Jun 22, 2022

Miriam “Annette” Crouch Beale was born July 19, 1936, to Bill and Gwen Crouch in Batesburg, SC. Annette was the middle of three children, Charles Crouch her older brother and her younger sister Kathleen. She grew up in Cayce, SC (M Ave), the place she always thought of as home.  At a young age Annette learned and developed a...

Jun 22, 2022

Robert Franklin McGee, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at the age of 86. Mr. McGee was a member of Porterdale Baptist Church and a Royal Ambassador, better known as the RA’s. He worked for Tingue Brown Furniture for 8 years. In addition, Mr. McGee retired from Hercules after 23 years of service. After retirement, he was...

Jun 21, 2022

Mary Lucy Christian Rogers, 94, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 21, 2022.

Mary was born on May 8, 1928 and was a lifelong resident of Newton County. She was “Mama” to Diane, Henry, and Fay, and “Mema” to 5 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and to all that knew her.

Mary worked for...

Jun 20, 2022

Andrea Hammond of Covington, GA was born July 18, 1968, at Fort Jackson, SC in a WWII Army Hospital. She came into this life early and left this life too early. She passed at home due to health complications June 20, 2022. Andrea was a daughter, sister, aunt, dog-mom, and best friend to many. She was Mom to two...

Jun 14, 2022

Jerry Wade Norman, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at the age of 79. A retired home builder, Mr. Norman was an avid coon hunter even into his later years when he was not able to participate as much. During the 1980's he served as Vice President of the Southeastern Treeing Walker Association for a couple of...

Jun 14, 2022

Linda Faye Kimbrell, 46, of Covington, GA, died unexpectedly on June 14, 2022 from a possible brain aneurysm. Her loss was completely unexpected and the family is shocked and deeply saddened.

The youngest child born to loving parents Dairl & Faye Kimbrell on Februay 6, 1976 in Atlanta GA. Linda Faye is survived by her sisters, Diane...