Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

Jan 10, 2022

Danny Gardner, age 69, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022 at Piedmont Rockdale Hospital. Danny was preceded in death by his parents, Huey and Pearl Gardner; Sisters: Mary Graham and Anne Biladoux; and his Great-Granddaughter: Amara Phoenix Johnson.

Danny is survived by his wife, Mitzie Freeman Gardner to whom he was a loving and supportive husband of...

Jan 10, 2022

Curtis Donald Tucker, of Mansfield, passed away Monday, January  10, 2022, at the age of 86. Mr. Tucker proudly and honorably served his country in the United States Army after having his cousin sign for him to join at the age of 17. He was a veteran of the Korean War and Vietnam War. Mr. Tucker loved his country...

Jan 10, 2022

Jeremy Kitchens, of Conyers, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022, at the age of 44. Jeremy grew up in Oxford and for the last 29 years, he lived in Conyers. He was a dedicated employee with the City of Covington since 1997. He started out doing ground maintenance then eventually transferred to the electric department. During Jeremy’s career he...

Jan 6, 2022

Winola Bush Claville, of Covington, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022, at the age of 103. Mrs. Claville lived in Dahlonega for 24 years prior to moving to Covington. She was a former member of Dahlonega Baptist Church and was an active member of Oxford Baptist Church. In Mrs. Claville’s younger days, she was Registered Nurse at Tampa General ...

Jan 5, 2022

Harold (Bo) Bradford, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at the age of 85. Mr. Bradford was a member of Love Joy United Methodist Church and a dedicated employee with the City of Covington for 30 years, retiring as superintendent of the water and sewer department. He always took advantage of additional learning opportunities to better serve...

Jan 3, 2022

Carol “Rocky” Adams, of Social Circle, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022, at the age of 84. Born in Augusta, Mrs. Adams graduated from Grady High School and then went on to graduate from Georgia State University. She married the love of her life, Donald, on September 14, 1957. Mrs. Adams lived in Stone Mountain for over 30 years...

Jan 1, 2022

Patti King, a lifelong resident of Covington, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022, at the age of 64. Born Thursday, May 30, 1957, Patti was a graduate of Newton County High School and a vital member of her hometown community. People were drawn to her warm personality, and over the years, she developed a close-knit circle of dear friends....

Dec 31, 2021

James Claude “Bubba” Russell, of Covington, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021, at the age of 81. Mr. Russell never met a stranger and enjoyed talking and telling jokes. He loved food, enjoyed a good buffet, grocery shopping, and was an honorary patron of Tubby Toms. Mr. Russell liked to collect cars, baseball caps, and watches, and in his...

Dec 31, 2021

Linda R. Batchelor, of Covington, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021, at the age of 76. Mrs. Batchelor was a wonderful homemaker and took immense pride in raising her children. She loved the peace and contentment she had with her husband, Leonard, by her side. In her free time, Mrs. Batchelor liked to cook, sew, flower garden, and spend...

Dec 31, 2021

Harry Elwood Ragan, Sr., of Social Circle, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021, at the age of 66. Mr. Ragan was the proud owner and operator of H.E. Ragan, Inc. for 25 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, taking trips to the beach, and spending time with his family. Mr. Ragan was also well known for his firework shows at...

Dec 28, 2021

Lula Vaughn Smith, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at the age of 95.

Lula was born August 3, 1926, in Jefferson County to Walter Cox & Sally Holton Cox. Lula graduated high school in 1943 and went on to UGA where she received a degree in business, which began her many endeavors.

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Dec 26, 2021

Barbara Brown, of Mansfield, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021, at the age of 76. Mrs. Brown enjoyed traveling, especially to the mountains. She liked playing bingo. Additionally, Mrs. Brown loved spending time outdoors fishing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Troy Morris Warr; son, Todd Hooks; and parents, Bessie Mae and Charlie Albert Francis.

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Dec 25, 2021

Terry Patton, of Covington, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021, at the age of 70. Mr. Patton enjoyed attending car shows, listening to Elvis, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Patton; father, Cecil Patton; sister, Jackie Patton; brother, Stanley Patton.

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Dec 25, 2021

Brenda Williams Rappé, of Covington, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021, at the age of 77. Mrs. Rappé was an educator for 42 years teaching high school in many counties such as Carroll, Elbert, Spaulding, Butts, Meriwether, and Newton County. She will be remembered as a devout Christian and a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Mrs. Rappé was preceded...

Dec 25, 2021

William A. (Bill) Brand, of Covington, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021, at the age of 90. Born December 21, 1931, in Jacksonville, Florida. Son and only child of William A. Brand, Sr., and Ruth Settle Brand moved to Atlanta six months later. Growing up West End he graduated from St. Anthony’s School in June of 1941. He went...

Dec 23, 2021

Patricia Garst, of Covington, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021, at the age of 59. Patty graduated from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College with a Veterinary Assistant degree.  She performed her externship at her grandmother's farm, Lena Turner, in Bruce, Mississippi. Patty assisted with the births of many calves. She later would earn her Bachelors Degree in the Arts from...

Dec 22, 2021

Austin Michael Thomas, of McDonough, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at the age of 26. Mr. Thomas was employed by Thomas Brothers Hydro for two years. He was a graduate of Faith Christian Academy, in McDonough. Mr. Thomas was a talented artist, even as young as 8 years old. He was an avid skateboarder and enjoyed motorsports and...

Dec 21, 2021

Susan Elaine White Benton, of Jackson Georgia, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at the age of 73. Her husband of almost 54 years, Bobby Benton, was at her side holding her hand as she entered into the presence of the Lord. Susan and her husband were members of Rock Springs Presbyterian Church for 47 years, where she served...

Dec 20, 2021

Steven Daryl Connell, Sr., of oxford, passed away Monday, December 20, 2021, at the age of 63. A lifelong resident of Newton County, Mr. Connell was a 1975 graduate of Newton County Comprehensive High School and a member of the Local 48 Insulator’s Union. He was a car enthusiast and enjoyed working on them and in his younger years...

Dec 18, 2021

Celest Nicole James, of Oxford, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021, at the age of 27. Celest had a heart of gold and was everyone’s best friend. She was sweet, kind, and always put others before herself. Seeing Celest’s wonderful smile would make anyone’s day better. She loved family and children unconditionally.

Survivors include her loving husband,...