Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
John "Dick" Richard Cottrill
Sep 14, 2022
John “Dick” Richard Cottrill, 76, of Social Circle, GA, passed away, Wednesday, September 14, 2022 with his loved ones by his side.
Dick was born October 14, 1945, in Bebington, Chesire, England to Edward and Alice (Kirkpatrick) Cottrill. He graduated from Birkenhead High School Academy in 1964 and from the University College of North Wales in 1967....
Gary Truitt
Sep 14, 2022
Gary Truitt, 75, of Monroe, GA, went to be with God September 14, 2022. A loving husband, father, grandfather and uncle. "Pop" to all, stranger to no-one. He voluntarily served in the USAF, played semi-pro baseball, was a policeman, and had a long career with Conrail and Norfolk Southern RR. He served God as a lay preacher and Sunday...
Brice Carlton Lunsford
Sep 14, 2022
Brice Carlton Lunsford, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at the age of 88. Mr. Lunsford was a sports nut, but his passion was baseball – he would walk five miles in his youth to be able to play ball. He was a big fan of Gospel music and enjoyed going on cruises. Mr. Lunsford loved his...
William Johnson
Sep 14, 2022
William Johnson, of Oxford, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at the age of 74. Mr. Johnson was a graduate of Valdosta State University where he was in the Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He was an avid Georgia football fan and enjoyed coaching football and softball. Mr. Johnson also enjoyed restoring boats in his free time. He could make friends...
James "Grady" Strange
Sep 14, 2022
James “Grady” Strange, of Monticello, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at the age of 83. Born and raised in Covington, Mr. Strange was a longtime active member of Red Oak United Methodist Church and served on the Board of Trustees. He was employed with General Motors for over 25 years. In addition, Mr. Strange was a lifetime member...
Kenneth Conrad Cook
Sep 13, 2022
Kenneth Conrad Cook, of Mansfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at the age of 63. Mr. Cook graduated from Southwest Dekalb High School and attended Southern Tech University. Through his work in his father’s business, Pyramid Masonry, he served as a brick mason, foreman, site supervisor, estimator and many other roles, and...
Eula Beatrice Jackson
Sep 13, 2022
Eula Beatrice Jackson, of Porterdale, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at the age of 87. Mrs. Jackson had a phenomenal green thumb and could grow any kind of plant with ease. She loved tending to her flowers. Additionally, Mrs. Jackson was adventurous in nature, always going camping or traveling to the mountains and the beach. She lived life...
Terri Smith
Sep 12, 2022
Terri Smith, of Conyers, passed away at the age of 62. Mrs. Smith will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She enjoyed spending her time shopping and cooking. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Deloris Farmer.
Survivors include her father, Bobby Carol Farmer; sister, Joy and Steve Bishop; brother, Danny Farmer...
Sandra Lee Waits
Sep 10, 2022
Sandra Lee Waits, of Conyers, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022, at the age of 60. Mrs. Waits was a devoted employee for Rockdale County Public Schools, serving Lorraine Elementary as a baker and caring for all the meals for children with special dietary needs. Her cinnamon rolls and yeast rolls were legendary among the school staff, getting special...
Derek Turner
Sep 10, 2022
Derek Turner. of Oxford. entered eternal rest on Saturday, September 10, 2022. He passed peacefully at his home, surrounded by loved ones, after a long courageous battle with cancer.
Derek was born on February 22, 1961, at Crawford Long Hospital, in Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated from Rockdale County High School in 1981. While there, he earned awards...
Barbara Parker
Sep 9, 2022
Barbara Parker, of Social Circle, passed away Friday, September 9, 2022, at the age of 90. Mrs. Parker was a devout Christian and member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church for over 20 years. She was a prayer warrior and enjoyed talking to God. Mrs. Parker was employed as a secretary for 6 years at Tabernacle Christian School, in Atlanta....
Emma Vincent
Sep 9, 2022
Emma Vincent, of Oxford, passed away Friday, September 9, 2022, at the age of 79. Mrs. Vincent enjoyed being outdoors whether she was fishing, camping, tinkering around in her garden, or being outside with her plants. She liked shopping and going to flea markets. In addition, Mrs. Vincent was an avid reader, loved her family and dogs, and will...
Edith Wilson
Sep 8, 2022
Edith Wilson, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022, at the age of 87. Mrs. Wilson, affectionately known as “Bubbles”, loved her Irish heritage. She was a long-time resident of South Philadelphia where she attended St. Phillips School. Mrs. Wilson was widowed at the age of 27 and raised four boys by herself, all while working multiple...
Angela Seignious
Sep 8, 2022
Angela Seignious, of Covington, passed away with her family by her side Thursday, September 8, 2022, at the age of 78. Mrs. Seignious attended Southwest High School in Atlanta and was a graduate of West Georgia College. She loved pets - especially her many English Setter dogs. Mrs. Seignious enjoyed decorating her home and always looked forward to going...
Joann Eaton
Sep 7, 2022
Joann Eaton, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at the age of 72. Mrs. Eaton loved traveling to the mountains, especially Cherokee, North Carolina. She had the biggest heart and enjoyed taking care of all the kids in the neighborhood. Mrs. Eaton was selfless and always took care of others first. She never met a stranger, was...
Helen Sprague
Sep 7, 2022
Helen Sprague, of Conyers, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at the age of 76. Mrs. Sprague was a devout Christian who loved the Lord, her church, and pastor. She was truly a Proverbs 31 virtuous woman and gave in every way. Mrs. Sprague lived life to the fullest, never met a stranger, and loved her family dearly. She...
Jerry Martin "Marty" Mcdonald
Sep 2, 2022
Jerry Martin “Marty” McDonald was a loving husband, father, pops, brother, and friend. He left this world suddenly on September 2, 2022, at the age of 54.
He was born in Conyers, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry McDonald and Shirley Wilkins; and brother, Carl Grey.
Survivors include his wife, Rene...
Richard Dale Davis, Jr.
Aug 28, 2022
Richard Dale Davis, Jr., of Loganville, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022, at the age of 43. Richard was a good ole’ country boy who appreciated old country music, hunting, and being outside. He enjoyed cooking and working on cars. Richard was known to be the life of the party and loved to cut up with everyone. In addition,...
Harold (Les) Christian
Aug 27, 2022
Harold (Les) Christian, of Covington, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2022, at the age of 70. Mr. Christian was an avid outdoorsman and liked going fishing and hunting. He was an athlete by nature, having played baseball and softball. In addition, Mr. Christian enjoyed watching sports and was a dedicated fan of the Atlanta Braves. He loved his whole...
Rose Bowers Hancock
Aug 26, 2022
Rose Bowers Hancock, of Covington, passed away Friday, August 26, 2022, at the age of 95.
Mrs. Hancock is preceded in death by her husband, John Hancock, Sr.; parents, William and Mary Louise Bowers; siblings, Violet Fore, Florence Buran, Virginia Shaw, Margie King, Amelia Roughton; and son-in-law, Tom Bailey.
A devoted mother, she is survived...
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