Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Terry Carter
Mar 3, 2025
Terry Carter of Oxford, Georgia, passed away on March 3, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on April 22, 1945, Terry lived a life rich in service, faith, and unwavering love for his family, his church, and his country.
Terry proudly served five years in the United States Marine Corps as well as dedicated 24 years to the Army, ultimately...
Creighton Devaney Shaw
Mar 3, 2025
Creighton Devaney Shaw, of Covington, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025, at the age of 52. As a four-year Navy veteran, Creighton proudly served his country and remained deeply committed to his family, especially his beloved mother. He was an avid sports fan and passionate collector. Creighton was also a devoted follower of the Oklahoma Sooners, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Braves,...
Cristina Ramirez
Mar 2, 2025
Cristina Ramirez, of Covington, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the age of 36. Cristina was an angel to everyone who knew her and left behind a legacy of love, kindness, and strength. She embodied sweetness and had an unwavering spirit, always putting others before herself. Cristina’s heart was as big as her smile, and she was known for...
Carol Ann Redwine
Feb 26, 2025
Carol Ann Redwine, of Loganville, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at the age of 86. Carol was always full of life. She loved to dance and sing and smile. She was an amazing artist who enjoyed painting every detail and a wonderful pianist who could play music by ear. Such a talented woman! Most of all, she loved her...
Linda Hall
Feb 25, 2025
Linda Hall, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at the age of 81. Mrs. Hall was born in Elberton, Georgia, August 26, 1943, along with her identical twin, Brenda, to the late William and Pauline Pickens. She was affectionately known as Lynn or Nanny to most. Mrs. Hall loved gospel music and played the guitar and sang on...
Diane Sweat
Feb 25, 2025
Diane Sweat, age 76 of Stone Mountain, GA, passed away on Tuesday, February 25th, 2025. Diane was born on November 9th, 1948, in Atlanta GA, and grew up in Stone Mountain, GA.
She was in the first graduating class of Berkmar High School where she enjoyed playing basketball and spoke of it often throughout her life. She met the love of...
Carl Andrew Stephens
Feb 23, 2025
Carl Andrew Stephens, of Conyers, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025, at the age of 90. Mr. Stephens proudly served his country in the United States Navy on the USS Mauna Loa. He was an Optician by trade, working at Ballard Optical for many years in Atlanta and later becoming a business owner of Stephens Trailer Repairs for 17 years....
Ralph Shepard
Feb 23, 2025
Ralph Shepard, cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home in Oxford on February 23, at the age of 87. Born on August 29, 1937 in Clearwater, Florida, Ralph embodied a life of commitment, love and service.
Ralph dedicated 9 years of his early adulthood to serving in the National Guard, reflecting a strong sense of duty...
Donna Kay Williams
Feb 22, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mrs. Donna Kay Williams, a beloved mother, wife, sister, aunt, and friend. She left us on February 22, 2025, at the age of 72 . Born on March 8, 1952, Mrs. Williams lived a life full of love, adventure, and joy.
Mrs. Williams was a vibrant member of her community,...
Rawle M. Andrews
Feb 22, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Rawle Andrews, age 72, who left us on February 22, 2025. A loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, he touched the lives of many with his kindness, wisdom, and quiet strength. Mr. Andrews is survived by his loving wife, Yvette Andrews; children Rodney Andrews, Barry Andrews Pantin, Darlene...
Darlene Britt
Feb 21, 2025
Mary Darlene Britt passed away on February 21, 2025 at the age of 72. Born on February 3rd, 1953. Mrs. Britt was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Her life was marked by her deep love for family and her unwavering selflessness.
Mrs. Britt was known for her kind and giving nature, always ready to lend a hand to anyone...
Bobbie Jean Blankenship Lindsey
Feb 21, 2025
Bobbie Jean Blankenship Lindsey, of Covington, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025, at the age of 96. Mrs. Lindsey was a long-time member of Grace Baptist Church. A devout Christian she loved reading her Bible (from start to finish several times) and telling everyone about the Lord and her favorite scriptures. Mrs. Lindsey also enjoyed reading books by Charles Stanley...
Walter Carl Lemke, Jr.
Feb 20, 2025
Walter Lemke Jr., 90, of Snellville, GA, passed away on February 20, 2025. Born on October 14, 1934, Walter was a man of God who cherished his faith and the church, a devoted husband, loving father, veteran, and a mason. He served faithfully as a deacon, was an active member of the church choir, and traveled with his wife, Gail,...
William Jackson Morgan, III
Feb 13, 2025
A place is vacant in our family. A voiced we loved is still.
A spot is vacant in our hearts that can never be filled.
The essence of these words typifies the Spirit of William Jackson Morgan III 79 (affectionately known as Bill) who was born in Atlanta Georgia on January 7th, 1946. On February 13th, 2025, in the home he shared...
Terry Alan Smith
Feb 9, 2025
Terry Alan Smith of Covington, Georgia and Peaks Island, Maine, died peacefully on February 9 surrounded by his family. He was born on March 29, 1946 at the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, FL, the son and middle child of Dr. Edward Lee “Peaches” Smith and Effie Ruth “Suzy” Baccus Smith. He will be remembered as a beloved husband, father, and...
Anne Ramey
Feb 9, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmama, great grandmama, and aunt, Anne Earline Bishop Ramey, 84, of Jonesboro, GA. She passed surrounded by family on February 9, 2025.
Anne had a feisty, vibrant spirit and a passion for life. Her greatest joy was the family she built with the love of her life...
John Frederick Weber, IV
Feb 8, 2025
John Frederick Weber IV, born on February 19, 1967, in Duval, Florida, passed away on February 8, 2025, in Social Circle, Georgia.
John dedicated 35 years of his career to McKenney’s Mechanical Contractors, where he worked as a Master Plumber and a General Superintendent. He took great pride in his work and was known for his dedication to his craft. His...
Mantha Tyson Collins
Feb 8, 2025
Mantha Tyson Collins of Madison, GA, a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on February 8, 2025, at the age of 85. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 52 years, Robert Ronald Collins, and her parents, Lee Roy and Margaret Moore Tyson. A devout Christian, Mantha was dedicated to her faith. She found strength and...
Nancy Pilgrim Carter
Feb 6, 2025
Nancy Pilgrim Carter of Covington, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 6, 2025, after 79 years of life. She was born on November 5, 1945, in Rockdale County, Georgia.
She is preceded in death by both of her parents, A.B. Pilgrim and Lucile Stowers Pilgrim, along with her sister, Mary Joan Pilgrim, all of Conyers, Georgia.
Nancy was a hard-working, strong-willed...
Katherine Bossio
Feb 4, 2025
In January, Caterina Battaglia, known to most of us as Katherine Bossio, celebrated her birthday. Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren traveled from across the US or video chatted to join in the festivities of another milestone in her journey that started when she was born 106 years ago on January 22 nd , 1919, in Capaci, Sicily. She would often...
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