Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

Oct 1, 2022

Baby Girl Violet Gail McArdle, of Covington, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022.

She is survived by her loving parents, Kyle McArdle and Faith Whittington; grandparents, Tracie Crawford, Tracy Whittington, Terri McArdle, Amanda Futch; great-grandparents, Susan Whittington, Wayne and Karen Futch.

A Memorial Service for Violet will be held Wednesday, October 5, 2022, 11:00 A.M.,...

Sep 30, 2022

Brent Thompson, of Conyers, passed away Friday, September 30, 2022, at the age of 42. Brent was a hard worker who provided for his family. In his spare time, he enjoyed traveling to the mountains where he would go trout fishing. Brent loved his family dearly and time spent with his girls is what he treasured most. He was...

Sep 30, 2022

Henry Lanier Shropshire, of Covington, passed away Friday, September 30, 2022, at the age of 63. Lanier was employed with Hercules for over 30 years. He played football in his younger years and loved watching games in his spare time. Lanier was an avid train collector and enjoyed listening to all kinds of music. He loved to joke with...

Sep 27, 2022

Daniel Evans Blanchard, of St. Cloud and Palatka, Florida, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at the age of 35. Daniel, who had special needs, lived at Home Away from Home in Palatka, Florida, where he loved going on outings – especially to Disney. He enjoyed being a Georgia Bulldog fan and going to the park where he could...

Sep 25, 2022

William Mobley Maughon, of Conyers, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022, at the age of 87. Mr. Maughon was the owner and operator of Maughon Electrical for 40 years. He enjoyed fishing at Lake Oconee, watching football, and traveling with his wife, Dapple, to the mountains, especially to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Mt. Maughon was preceded in death by...

Sep 25, 2022

Brianna Megan Luti, of Mansfield, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022, at the age of 27. Brianna grew up in Rockdale County and later moved to Covington where she was a 2013 graduate of Eastside High School. After graduating, she received her associates degree from Georgia State University with a major in social work. Brianna was currently a dedicated...

Sep 24, 2022

Sara Case, of Rutledge, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022, at the age of 81. Mrs. Case, affectionately known as “Pedi” and “Nana” by her grandchildren, was the rock of the family and a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will be remembered for the family get-togethers at the lake house with her sisters cooking big breakfasts with...

Sep 23, 2022

Jason Ray Osborne “The Duck”, of Jackson, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022, at the age of 83. Mr. Osborne was a mason. He enjoyed spending time outdoors camping in his motorhome and being on the lake boating, partying, and fishing. Mr. Osborne liked watching all sports, but had special interests in football, baseball, and NASCAR. He loved to...

Sep 17, 2022

Darrel Glen Gudgen, Loganville, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022, at the age of 65. Mr. Gudgen worked as a truck driver for many years for various companies. When he wasn’t on the road working, he enjoyed being outdoors hunting and fishing, vacationing in Panama City Beach with his wife, Delores, and watching wrestling. In addition, Mr. Gudgen shared...

Sep 16, 2022

Leah Caldwell, of Covington, passed away Friday, September 16, 2022, at the age of 83. Mrs. Caldwell lived her life according to her faith so that people could see Jesus through her actions. She abided by her faith. Mrs. Caldwell was a member of Solid Rock Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Odell Caldwell; son, Jimmy...

Sep 16, 2022

Nancy Reynolds - One of Grace... The Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. Psalm 84:11. Everywhere she went her infectious smile and the twinkle in her eyes communicated that love and grace to everyone she met. Nancy had but one goal in life - that was to encourage,...

Sep 14, 2022

Walter Harold Butler, 89,  died on September 14, 2022.  He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on November 11, 1932 and was the son of the late Walter Herman and Laura Johnson Butler. Walt is survived by several nieces and nephews.  He and his wife, Frances, celebrated their 61st anniversary on July 1st.  Frances died on July 28, 2022.

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...