Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

Mar 5, 2022

Charlotte C. Wilson, of Covington, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022, at the age of 85. Mrs. Wilson was a dedicated member of Grace Baptist Church and the activity director at Orange Blossom RV Resort. She always put God first and family second. Social in nature, Mrs. Wilson enjoyed Karaoke, playing cards, Bingo, and traveling. In addition, she enjoyed...

Mar 4, 2022

Larry Eugene Haulk, Jr., of Covington, passed away Friday, March 4, 2022, at the age of 61. Mr. Haulk was a graduate of Loganville High School, a charming “Red Devil”, and owned and operated Big A Auto Parts in Olde Town Conyers. He was a free-spirited man who never met a stranger. Mr. Haulk enjoyed the simple things in...

Mar 4, 2022

Chris Byrd, of Covington, passed away Friday, March 4, 2022, at the age of 37. Chris was a country boy that loved to go fishing and watch racing. He had a heart of gold and was determined to help anyone and everyone that needed it. Chris cared deeply for those that were in his life and supported their endeavors....

Mar 3, 2022

Beuna “Be” Baker, formerly of Scottsboro, Alabama, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022, at the age of 72. Mrs. Baker received a degree in secondary education with an emphasis in biology and chemistry at the University of North Alabama. Later she did graduate work in biology at Georgia State University. In addition, Mrs. Baker was a dedicated biology teacher...

Mar 2, 2022

Kathryn Knight, of Monticello, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at the age of 95. Mrs. Knight was a member of Mount Tabor Methodist Church and had a great love for her Lord. She was very outgoing, funny, and enjoyed life. In her spare time, Mrs. Knight enjoyed baking and spending time with her family – especially her grandchildren....

Mar 1, 2022

James Laudermilk, Sr., of Social Circle, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at the age of 73. Mr. Laudermilk was the owner of Triple J Transport in Newton County. He enjoyed spending time outdoors and in the woods hunting. Mr. Laudermilk also coached Little League Football. He loved his family and adored his wife. Mr. Laudermilk was preceded in...

Mar 1, 2022

Charlotte Burris of Covington, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022, at the age of 81.

We were so blessed to have Charlotte Burris as a Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, She was the glue that held our family together and we will miss her dearly.

She was more than just a mother, grandmother, and...

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...