Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

Feb 26, 2022

Danny Criswell, of Covington, passed away Saturday, February 26, 2022, at the age of 77. Mr. Criswell proudly served his country in the United States Army, joining at the age of 17. He was a lifelong resident of Newton County, attended Sewell Methodist Church, and was the owner and operator of Criswell Tile and Contractor. Mr. Criswell was musically...

Feb 25, 2022

Angela Castle, of Covington, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022, at the age of 79. Mrs. Castle was born in Trinidad and lived in many different places throughout her life. She moved to Venezuela in the late 60’s, moved to Italy a few years later after that, then to Far Rockway with her sisters in the early 70’s, Jamaica...

Feb 25, 2022

Willis Michael Rosser, of Social Circle, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022, at the age of 72. Mr. Rosser was a devout Christian and loved the Lord. He was married to his loving wife for 50 years and he adored her. Mr. Rosser loved his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed playing ball, hide and seek, and tag with his...

Feb 24, 2022

We are terribly saddened to announce the unexpected passing of Janet Montgomery Barnhardt at the age of 54 on February 24th, 2022. Our family is absolutely devastated by her loss and are completely unprepared for this tragedy. We are still gathering information regarding her passing and respectfully ask for privacy during this difficult time.

Born on November...

Feb 23, 2022

Gregory Harold Harper, of Covington, Ga., passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Greg was born on January 16, 1960, to Harold and Margaret Harper. After graduating from Newton High School, Greg served 42 years as a dedicated employee of AT&T as a Lineman/OPT. Greg was also an Eagle Scout, Freemason, and longtime member of High Point Baptist Church.

Feb 22, 2022

Kenneth A. Cummings, of Walnut Grove, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at the age of 74. Mr. Cummings was a member of Harvest Baptist Church. He loved the outdoors, the ocean, lakes, camping and boating. He loved God, church and his family, and those grandchildren were the apple of his eye.

He was preceded in death...

Feb 21, 2022

REVEREND REGINALD COLEMAN HENRY, “Pastor Reg”, 72, passed away Monday, February 21st 2022 from natural causes at his country home in Covington, Georgia. Born in Porterdale, GA on February 10 1950, Reginald was a Newton County native. He was a member of the Newton County High School Class of 1969 and a ranking member of the Newton County Blue...

Feb 21, 2022

Minnie Bruce, of Covington, passed away Monday, February 21, 2022, at the age of 85. Mrs. Bruce was a longtime resident of the Almon Community where she was a member of Almon Baptist Church for over 70 years, and President of the Almon Ladies Club. She was very charitable and selfless, always sharing her love with her family and...

Feb 21, 2022

Stacey Litwiller, of Porterdale, passed away Monday, February 21, 2022, at the age of 60.

She is survived by her son, Jason Lindsey (Kacie); grandchildren, Skyler Lindsey, Logan Lindsey, Carter Lindsey, Madison Lindsey; great-granddaughter, Adelyn Lindsey; siblings, April Suttles (Billy), Tim Anderson (Denise), Jan Schick (Frank).

A Memorial Service will be held Thursday,...

Feb 20, 2022

Donald Gene Smith “Red” was born on June 10, 1940, and entered Heaven on February 20, 2022. Mr. Smith took great joy in sitting under his carport and tell stories to whoever would stop and sit awhile. He had a special place in his heart for his farm and the critters that lived there. Mr. Smith always checked on...

Feb 20, 2022

Jerry Leon Ford, Sr., of Conyers, passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022, at the age of 77. Mr. Ford loved going to Calvary Baptist Church, and was married to the love of his life, Jo-Ann, for 55 years. He was the eldest son of 14 children and helped his mother raise and support his younger siblings. In his spare...

Feb 19, 2022

Henry Scott Ashley, of Conyers, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022, at the age of 24. Henry loved to go camping and fishing, especially at Hard Labor Creek, and in his younger days was a Boy Scout. He had a beautiful soul and enjoyed playing his guitar and singing. Henry was very thoughtful and respectful, and though he overcame...

Feb 19, 2022

Donna Miller, of Covington, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022, at the age of 74. Mrs. Miller retired from Marryvale in the memory care department. Once she retired, her grandchildren became her whole world. Mrs. Miller was a dedicated fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes and enjoyed watching them play football. She loved the Northeast; especially the Great Lakes...

Feb 18, 2022

Carole Diane Beatrice, of Covington, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022, at the age of 63. Mrs. Beatrice was very active, always going on long walks and to the gym, and running in marathons. She was selfless and strong and loved doing things for others – as well as being an organ donor. In her spare time, she enjoyed...

Feb 18, 2022

Linda Sue Tilson, of Covington, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022, at the age of 72. Mrs. Tilson was born April 23, 1949, in Porterdale, Georgia. She was a member of Stewart Community Church and adored her church family. Mrs. Tilson was married for 52 years to her high school sweetheart, Jerry Tilson. She enjoyed spending time with her...

Feb 17, 2022

Tommy Smith, of Social Circle, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022, at the age of 83. Mr. Smith was in business with his son, Todd, and he retired in 2010. He was a people person with a great sense of humor and lots of friends. Mr. Smith was a member of the “hubclub”, an informal club of old timers...

Feb 12, 2022

June Elizabeth Oglesby, of Newborn, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022, at the age of 75. Mrs. Oglesby was an amazing and loving wife, mother, and mema. Her smile and laughter were true blessings that her family will remember most about her. Mrs. Oglesby was the center of her family. She was an outstanding lady who will be sorely...

Feb 12, 2022

Helen Nabors, of Covington, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022, at the age of 92. Mrs. Nabors was an avid church goer and member of Community Worship International Church, in Milstead, formerly known as Church of the Lord Jesus Christ. She was a wonderful cook and made the family dinner every Sunday. Mrs. Nabors had a great spirit, and...

Feb 10, 2022

Hazel Dobbs Stowe, of Covington, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022, at the age of 100. Born March 19, 1921, to the late Jesse Lewis and Clara Nelms Dobbs, she was born and raised in the Almon Community. She had deep family roots at Shiloh United Methodist Church where her grandfather, John Robert Dobbs, was listed as one the...

Feb 10, 2022

William “Bill” Daniel, of Covington, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022, at the age of 83. Mr. Daniel worked his whole life in the dairy industry and retired from Jolley’s Dairy, in Covington. He was a selfless man always offering acts of kindness and helping the elderly with their yardwork. In his spare time, Mr. Daniel enjoyed taking trips...