Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

Feb 9, 2022

Rhetta Akamatsu of Kennesaw, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at the age of 70. Our beloved Rhetta has been many things to many people. She was an Author, a supporter of the arts, and a staple of the Atlanta blues community. But most of all, she was a loving wife, a wonderful mother and an affectionate grandmother. Some...

Feb 8, 2022

Beverly Ann Taylor, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at the age of 85. Mrs. Taylor was an avid reader and enjoyed collecting books and traveling in her spare time. She was a longtime member of High Point Baptist Church. Mrs. Taylor loved her family dearly and will be missed by all.

She was preceded...

Feb 7, 2022

Gloria Corry Marsh, of Conyers, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022, at the age of 71.

Gloria was born on September 27, 1950, to the late Jesse and Lucy Pickett Corry in Salisbury, North Carolina. Gloria attended Livingstone College and later in life she graduated with an Associate’s Degree from DeKalb College.

Gloria was married...

Feb 7, 2022

Dorothy “Dot” Dalton O’Kelley, of Covington, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022, at the age of 77. Mrs. O’Kelley was born and raised in Walton County and attended DeKalb Technical College where she obtained her certificate in early childhood care and education. She was a current member of Newton Baptist Church and was a past member of Cornish Mountain...

Feb 6, 2022

James “Jim” Hardeman Wiley, a Covington resident for over 30 years, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022, at the age of 56. Jim was a licensed CPA and retired from the US Department of Education as a financial analyst. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Georgia. Jim was a “true rockhound” amateur lapidaring and...

Feb 5, 2022

Marjorie “Margie” Lackey, of Covington, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022, at the age of 91. Mrs. Lackey was born in Saginaw, Alabama on September 22, 1930. She moved to Atlanta as a young married woman. After some time, Mrs. Lackey moved to the Starrsville community where she resided for many years. She was a faithful member of Starrsville...

Feb 4, 2022

Yvonne Bailey Moore, of Covington, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022, at the age of 83. Mrs. Moore attended Salem United Methodist Church for 52 years. She was a member and president of Otis Nixon Sunday School Class and was also a member and president of United Methodist Women and started the first young people’s group under 12 years...

Feb 4, 2022

Loyal Henry Allen, 84, of Oxford, formerly of Albany, died Friday, February 4, 2022 at his home.

His graveside service will be 3:00 Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Crown Hill Cemetery with Rev. Kevin Wilhite of Oxford Baptist Church officiating.

A native of Doerun, Mr. Allen was a graduate of Doerun High School and had...

Feb 4, 2022

Clarissa (Clarice) Simons, of Covington, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022, at the age of 90.  Ms. Simons graduated from Covington High School in May of 1949. She then married and lived on the University of Georgia campus in marital housing. Ms. Simons moved to Greensboro, North Carolina and resided there for 12 years. She moved to Gainesville in...

Feb 3, 2022

Bobbie Delores Roberson, of Conyers, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022, at the age of 54. Delores dedicated her life to her grandchildren and teaching. She was an educator for Newton County for over 20 years. Delores had a big heart for animals and her foster dogs. She was a member of the daughters of the American Revolution. In...

Feb 3, 2022

Reginald Cyrus Helms, of Mansfield, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022, at the age of 66. Mr. Helms enjoyed camping, especially in Tennessee and Hiawassee, Georgia. In his spare time, he loved to go fishing. Mr. Helms was a great cook, master on the grill, and grilled the best streak. Additionally, he considered himself a professional driver and always...

Feb 2, 2022

Patricia Louise Elliott, of McDonough, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at the age of 73. Mrs. Elliott owned and operated Pat’s Country Kitchen for several years and worked at Mamies Kitchen for many years as well. She was an accomplished cook and made the best homemade cakes. Mrs. Elliott was a member of the Moose Lodge in McDonough...

Feb 1, 2022

Benji Meredith, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at the age of 62. Benji was an active member of Church at Covington for 29 years and was a dedicated employee at Kliklok Corporation for 43 years. Serving as care pastor at his church, he also served communion for several years. He was a great servant to God...

Jan 30, 2022

John Allen Hagler, of Buckhead, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022, at the age of 73. Mr. Hagler organized and was the chapter leader of GWRRA. He loved riding motorcycles and loved taking road trips on his bike. When he wasn’t riding his motorcycle, Mr. Hagler enjoyed tending to his vegetable garden, taking his grandchildren fishing, and loved watching...

Jan 30, 2022

Elsie Terry Haigwood, age 77, of Mansfield, passed peacefully into eternal rest on January 30, 2022. She is preceded by her parents, John and Eunice Terry; brothers, Harold, Alan, Jimmy, Harlin, and Bobby Terry; sister Shirley Terry; and husband of 50 years, Larry M. Haigwood.

Elsie worked as a lab technician for Hercules, Inc., in Covington, for...

Jan 29, 2022

Patricia Hegwood Gillespie, of Stockbridge, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022, at the age of 80. Mrs. Gillespie was very involved with Newton Baptist Church, helped out with the nursery, was in charge of the activities for the ambassador program, and in the church choir. She was employed by Rockdale County School System. Mrs. Gillespie was a big Georgia...

Jan 28, 2022

Robert “Bobby” Parker, a lifelong Covington resident, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022, at the age of 82. Mr. Parker retired from Pactiv as a truck driver. Although having a quiet nature, he was kindhearted and a hardworking man that loved his family. Mr. Parker was preceded in death by his parents, Florence and Elwood Lester Parker; sister, Jocile...

Jan 27, 2022

John Wesley Davis, of Newborn, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022, at the age of 47. Mr. Davis was a very generous man that would give you the shirt off his back if he could. He would light up any room like a candle. Mr. Davis was very fun loving and enjoyed cutting up. He was an amazing friend...

Jan 26, 2022

Betty Tuggle, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at the age of 96. Mrs. Tuggle served God at High Point Baptist Church, where she was a member for over 77 years. She was a devoted Christian who loved the Lord. Mrs. Tuggle was an avid choir member, Bible school teacher, and Sunday school teacher all her life...

Jan 26, 2022

We lay to rest our most wonderful mother, grandmother, and wife, Martha Jean Carter, who went to be with our Savior Jesus Christ on January 26, 2022. Martha’s strength of character and lovingkindness made her the center of gravity in the lives of her family to whom she was unselfishly devoted and she ardently loved. Her thoughtful and generous...