Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

Oct 7, 2021

Louise Stokes Harwell, of Oxford, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021, at the age of 86. Mrs. Harwell was a life-long resident of Newton County where she attended Highpoint Baptist Church and Calvary Baptist Church. She worked at Cohen’s Department store, on the Covington square, as a bookkeeper for several years before working for Snapping Shoals. In Mrs. Harwell’s...

Oct 5, 2021

Baby Huxley Sinclair Smith, of Newborn, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021.

He is survived by his parents, Ronald Sinclair Smith and Kristina Renee Crum; sisters, Mackenzie Smith, Kynlee Smith; maternal grandparents, Fayelene and Jerry Crum; paternal grandparents, Ronnie and Charlene Smith; aunts and uncles, Michael and Tammy Stracner, Michael and Alecia Crum, Karena Kraudy, Teddy and...

Oct 4, 2021

Julian Sevice Vaughn, of Social Circle, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021, at the age of 73. Mr. Vaughn was a hardworking man and retired from Georgia Power. He was always working around the house, tinkering in his barn, and keeping his yard tidy. Mr. Vaughn loved taking his boat out on the lake. He cherished the time he...

Oct 3, 2021

Carl E. Durham, of Mansfield, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021, at the age of 76. Mr. Durham was a hardworking man that held various jobs between manufacturing, sales, and assembly. He was a good carpenter and was always building and tinkering things. Mr. Durham was a huge car fanatic ever since he was a young boy and loved...

Sep 30, 2021

One of the sweetest and most amazing women anyone would want to know passed away very unexpectedly this past Thursday which left her family and friends deeply saddened. Diann Shortt Marlow, 61, of Conyers, Georgia died the morning of September 30th, 2021.

A sweet, loving, and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Diann leaves behind her best friend...

Sep 30, 2021

Charles Martin, of Mansfield, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021, at the age of 61. Charlie, affectionately known as “Pa” by his grandchildren, was the owner and operator of Scoreboard Service, Inc. He and his wife, Donna, were married on the pitcher’s mound at an Atlanta Braves game and every year for their anniversary, he made sure they did ...

Sep 30, 2021

Ben Truelove, of Covington, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021, at the age of 60. Mr. Truelove was a man known for his integrity and honor. He was always a joy to be around and very serious at times. Mr. Truelove adored his son and always put him first. He was preceded in death by his parents, Betty Sue...

Sep 29, 2021

Wanda Ann Nelms, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at the age of 66. Wanda was determined and hardworking. She liked keeping things in order and having things done her way. Wanda was an outstanding cook and loved spending time with her family whom she loved dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Joseph...

Sep 28, 2021

Paul William Parker of Covington passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at the age of 79. Mr. Parker was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He attended Faith Elementary School, was a 1960 graduate of Fulton High School, and received his college degree from Upper Iowa University. After completing high school, he served six years in the United States Navy....

Sep 26, 2021

John Willie Ward, Jr., of Williamson, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021, at the age of 49. John had a gentle soul and always helped those in need. He worked hard, provided for his family, and enjoyed cooking for them. He loved his family and children dearly and will be missed by all. John was preceded in death by...

Sep 26, 2021

Leigh Jones Rutledge, of Covington, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021, at the age of 48. Mrs. Rutledge enjoyed playing golf when she could. She loved traveling, and cooking for everyone. Mrs. Rutledge adored her family, and they were her primary focus. She was a loving wife and mother. Mrs. Rutledge was preceded in death by her husband of...

Sep 26, 2021

The Lord called Mattie Opal Henderson home to heaven on September 26, 2021. Mawmaw, as she was officially known, was born February 9, 1919, in Pontotoc, Mississippi, to the late Birdis and Mallie Pickens. She married Rogers Henderson on December 22, 1944. He preceded her in death in March 1988.

Opal was a longtime member of Calvary...

Sep 25, 2021

Janice Chastain, of Conyers, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021, at the age of 58. Mrs. Chastain liked cooking and baking. She enjoyed traveling, especially to the mountains and the beach. Mrs. Chastain loved dogs. She cherished quality time spent with her family and friends. Mrs. Chastain was a loving mother, wife, and she adored her family. She was...

Sep 24, 2021

Evelyn V. Shaw, of Covington, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021, at the age of 69. Mrs. Shaw was a lifelong resident of Newton County. As a mother and grandmother figure to many, she had a huge heart and accepted many as her own family. Mrs. Shaw was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Shaw; parents, Ernest...

Sep 23, 2021

Mildred Laurene Barnett Brown of Covington, Georgia, died Thursday, September 23, 2021, at the age of 97.

Mrs. Brown was a native of Bessemer, Alabama, the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Laurence Barnett, and was married to the late Paul John Brown, former Cobb County Real Estate Broker. She attended the University of Alabama, was a past...

Sep 23, 2021

Reginald “Moe” West, of Porterdale, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021, at the age of 54. Mr. West was a machine operator for Sweetheart Plastics, and most recently, worked in the concrete and landscaping business. He was a fun-loving man with an outgoing personality; there was never a dull moment when he was around. Mr. West enjoyed dancing, playing...

Sep 23, 2021

June McCrackin Knight

December 6, 1947 – September 23, 2021

June was born to Frank and Geri McCrackin in Sapps Still, Coffee County, GA. She was raised and schooled there in South Georgia until her teens when her family moved to Decatur, DeKalb County, GA. She graduated Avondale High and went on to Secretarial School....

Sep 22, 2021

Evelyn Childers Piotrowski, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at the age of 52. Mrs. Piotrowski was always found reading and enjoyed doing arts and crafts. She was a loving mother and adored her husband and family. Mrs. Piotrowski was the daughter of W.A. (Dud) and Evelyn Childers.

She is survived by her husband,...

Sep 22, 2021

Kathy Jean McMichael, of Mansfield, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at the age of 66. Kathy Jean was a dedicated employee with Jasper County Court House, where she retired after many years. A favorite hobby of hers was collecting hummingbird figurines. Kathy Jean loved her family dearly, as well as her special dog, Valentine, and enjoyed the time...

Sep 22, 2021

Gail Lynn Corley, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at the age of 66. Mrs. Corley loved to travel; she went on 25-30 different cruises and enjoyed going to the mountains. She was often found doing crafts or tending to her flowers. Mrs. Corley adored her kids, grandkids, and husband.

She is survived by her...