Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

Oct 15, 2021

Myrtice Wilson Farrow, of Covington, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021, at the age of 82. Mrs. Farrow attended services at Stewart Community Church and was a dedicated employee at Mobil Chemical Company for 30 years before retiring. She enjoyed going to the Music Barn when it was open, was an avid fan of the Braves, and liked watching...

Oct 12, 2021

Donald “Don” Lewis Allen, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at the age of 85. Don was a visionary and left his small town of Winder to take a job in Atlanta with AT&T. There he carved out a long and brilliant career where he worked tirelessly to achieve countless accomplishments, including earning the highest award for...

Oct 12, 2021

Crystal Kittle, of Oxford, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at the age of 39. Crystal was a huge Georgia Bulldog fan through and through. She enjoyed camping, shooting pool, shooting guns and collecting knives. But most of all she loved spending time with her family and friends. Crystal was preceded in death by her grandmother, Becky Peterson; grandfather,...

Oct 12, 2021

Carolyn J. Schoudt, of Lawrenceville, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at the age of 87. Ms. Schoudt was born and raised in Philippi, West Virginia. In 1966, she moved to the Atlanta area and was a resident of Tucker from 1978 – 2016. Ms. Schoudt retired from Bell South after 44 years of dedicated service. She attended People’s...

Oct 11, 2021

Ann C. Mathis, of Oxford, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021, at the age of 76. Mrs. Mathis was a dedicated member of the First Baptist Church of Covington where she was very involved. She sang in the Sanctuary Choir, assisted with providing and serving food for the Widow to Widow luncheons, and was a member of the Mission...

Oct 11, 2021

Anna Marie Dee, 53, of Loganville, GA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 11, 2021.

Anna was born on January 3, 1968, to James and Linda Stewart of Oxford, GA. She was an outstanding mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to many. She loved serving others in any way...

Oct 10, 2021

Johnny Wayne Ingram, of Covington, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021, at the age of 55.

Johnny enjoyed life and was a friend to everyone. He will be missed by sister, Betty Cumming, sister-in-law, Mary Ingram, David Thorpe, Kristie Hunter and family, Chris Johnson, James Clay, Jay, nieces and nephews, as well as many others that were...

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...