Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

Sep 22, 2021

Mr. John Ignacio Bruno, age 76 passed away Thursday September 9, 2021. He was the loving husband of Pam Bruno; they were blessed to have shared 15 years of marriage together.

He was born in San Diego, California on August 26, 1945. His family eventually made their way to Georgia where he graduated from Newton County High...

Sep 21, 2021

Randy Ainsworth, of Mansfield, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at the age of 72. Mr. Ainsworth proudly enlisted to serve his country during the Vietnam War. He was a 1967 graduate of Forest Park High School, a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and a 40 plus year member of Masonic Lodge # 489. Mr. Ainsworth enjoyed camping and...

Sep 21, 2021

Teresa Marie Mosley, of Sylvania, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at the age of 62. Ms. Mosley was born in Savannah and a graduate of Screven High School, class of 1977. She retired from AT&T after 35 years of dedicated service. Ms. Mosley liked working in her yard and especially enjoyed cutting her grass. She loved her dogs...

Sep 20, 2021

LaVonne Street, of Covington, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021, at the age of 82. Mrs. Street retired from C.R. Bard in Covington. She was a member of Newton Baptist Church and the Ambassador Sunday School class. Mrs. Street had a servant heart and volunteered at Newton Medical in her early years. With open loving arms, she cared deeply...

Sep 18, 2021

Sandie Albritton, of Covington, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021, at the age of 59, from complications of Covid-19. A military wife and a gifted math teacher, Mrs. Albritton touched the lives of many. She was a passionate educator and left a huge impact on the lives of her students and coworkers wherever she went, always reminding them, “MATH...

Sep 18, 2021

Antonio López Cruz, de Conyers, paso el 25 de agosto de 2021, a la edad de 64 años. Su hijo, Antonio Lopes Pérez, de Conyers, falleció el 10 de septiembre de 2021, a la edad de 40 años.

El funeral de Antonio López Cruz y Antonio López Pérez es el sábado 18 de septiembre de...

Sep 14, 2021

James B. Hutchins, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at the age of 97. James was born on a farm in Five Forks, Gwinnett County, Georgia on August 1, 1924. He served in the United States Army Air Corps as a bomber pilot during World War II. He was the owner and operator of Hutchins Drug Store,...

Sep 13, 2021

Willie Lee Milligan, of Porterdale, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021, at the age of 70. Mr. Milligan was a member of Conyers Church of God. A master plumber and electrician, he owned and operated Milligan Electric & Plumbing for 50 years. Mr. Milligan retired from DeKalb County as a Plumbing Inspector and had currently worked as Code Enforcement...

Sep 13, 2021

William “Willie” Mitchell, of Oxford, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021, at the age of 85. Mr. Mitchell proudly served his country in the United States Army serving with the 86th Infantry in Germany. He was a member of Newton Baptist Church and was an employee of DeKalb County for over 20 years where he retired as Senior Construction...

Sep 12, 2021

Jane Baskin, of Oxford, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021, at the age of 73. Mrs. Baskin grew up in the Emory Village area and graduated from Druid High School. She got married in Glenn Memorial Methodist Church to her husband, Harold. Mrs. Baskin dutifully and happily followed her husband to seven states for his career. She enjoyed a...

Sep 11, 2021

Dr. Neil Shaw Penn, 88, passed away at sunset peacefully at home on September 11, 2020. A Service Celebrating his Life will be held on the anniversary of his death, September 11, 2021, 2:00 P.M., at Allen Memorial United Methodist Church, 803 Whatcoat Street, in Oxford, with Reverend Beverly Casstevens and Reverend Dr. Lynn Pace officiating. A reception in...

Sep 10, 2021

Frank C. Smith, III, a resident of Loganville for 40 years, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021, at the age of 69. Mr. Smith was the owner and operator of Advanced Plumbing Services for 40 years and a member of Central Community Church. He enjoyed being in the woods hunting and by the lake fishing. Mr. Smith also cherished...

Sep 10, 2021

Dianne Benke, of Covington, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021, at the age of 76. Dianne was very athletic; she played basketball in high school and played softball at the shortstop position for years. She liked to travel and play the slot machines. Additionally, Dianne loved to read and watch her favorite TV show, Yellowstone. She enjoyed spending time...

Sep 9, 2021

Courtney Hoover, of Conyers, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021, at the age of 43. Born Tuesday, September 27, 1977, in Sarasota, Florida, she was the daughter of the late James LaCroix. Mrs. Hoover was of servant heart; she volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House and Covington Food Pantry. In addition to her volunteer work, she devoted her time...

Sep 8, 2021

Dyanne Fountain, a Conyers resident for 42 years, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at the age of 72. Mrs. Fountain was a former employee of Parker & Son Screen and Glass, and she retired from Rockdale County School System as a bus driver. On Sundays she attended Hyde’s Chapel Baptist Church. Mrs. Fountain enjoyed cooking and canning, and...

Sep 7, 2021

Joyce Stewart, of Oxford, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at the age of 83. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. Besides her devoted love for family, Joyce cherished her friends with a full heart. She was passionate about cooking and gardening. She was a member of the Native Plant Society and enjoyed Japanese gardens, koi ponds,...

Sep 7, 2021

Richard Cameron “Rick” Arrington, of Charlotte, NC, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at the age of 74. Rick attended Myers Park High School in Charlotte, NC, where he played baseball, basketball, and football.  Rick was named All State in both baseball and football his Junior and Senior years, and as a Senior was named to the All-American Football...

Sep 6, 2021

Benjamin Franklin Hilliard, of Covington, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021, at the age of 72. Mr. Hilliard was a proud patriot, serving in the United States Army. He was born and raised in Porterdale. Mr. Hilliard was an avid outdoorsman; he enjoyed being by the lake fishing or in the woods hunting. Mr. Hilliard shared his love of...

Sep 5, 2021

Levi Barnett, of Oxford, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021, at just shy of 2 years old. Levi was a big prankster and was always messing with people. He had a great sense of humor and was always smiling. Levi was very handsome and looked good in every outfit he wore. He had a free spirit, loved everyone, and...

Sep 5, 2021

Clifford “Tip” Alexander, Jr., of Porterdale, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021, at the age of 78. Mr. Alexander attended Led by the Spirit Baptist Church and retired from Benton Truck Lines in Conyers. A hard worker with a heart of gold, he put others above himself, always helping those in need. Mr. Alexander was an avid Georgia Tech...