Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

Sep 4, 2021

Devon Tyler Loy, of Social Circle, formerly of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021, at the age of 27.  Devon was extremely smart and funny.  He loved learning and talking about computers and technology.  He was his Uncle Bill's favorite person.  He was dearly loved by his Pop Pop and Grandma, Robert and Velma Loy, who...

Sep 4, 2021

Gilbert Wayne Moyers, of Covington, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021, at the age of 79. Mr. Moyers proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and was a member of Alcovy Methodist Church. He loved all sports, but he especially liked football, cheering on the Atlanta Falcons, and listening to his favorite...

Sep 1, 2021

Ervina Kae Campbell of Covington, ascended to her heavenly home on September 1, 2021.   She was 64 years old and lived a full life serving Christ through her musical gifts & talents.    Ervina will surely be playing the piano when we arrive; and 10,000 years beyond, she will have just begun.

Ervina will be missed and remembered...

Sep 1, 2021

Thomas “Gene” Head, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at the age of 85. Mr. Head was a good-hearted man and would help anyone in anyway that he could. He never met a stranger and loved to talk. He was a member of Gaithers United Methodist Church and loved his church family. Mr. Head enjoyed traveling with...

Aug 30, 2021

Raymond Clark Hinkle, of Social Circle, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021, at the age of 87.  Ray honorably served his country in the United States Army and attended First United Methodist Church of Covington.  He was born and raised in Lafayette, AL.  He was the owner of R&R Communications and supported and financed many real estate developments and...

Aug 29, 2021

Barbara Ward, of Oxford, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021, at the age of 74. Mrs. Ward, affectionately known as “Nanny Fanny”, loved her family dearly and shared a special bond with each of her grandchildren and adored rocking and singing to each of them as babies. Everyone was welcome at her house and there were always lessons to...

Aug 28, 2021

Julie Smith, of Covington, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021, at the age of 55. A native of Athens, Ms. Smith was the daughter of the late Calvin and Ruth (Maloy) McRee. She was an employee of Becton Dickinson and attended services at New Life Praise Center. Ms. Smith loved God and had a strong faith. She was a...

Aug 28, 2021

William Buel Ogle, of Rutledge, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021, at the age of 70. Mr. Ogle enjoyed camping, hunting, and fishing; he loved being outdoors. He was very witty and had a charming personality but told it like it was. Mr. Ogle loved his family dearly. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marie Pendley; and...

Aug 27, 2021

Edward Ronnie Dudley, of Stockbridge, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021, at the age of 70. Mr. Dudley was a devout Christian and member of Honey Creek Baptist Church in Conyers. He enjoyed traveling, especially to the mountains or on a cruise. Additionally, Mr. Dudley cherished the time spent on family vacations. He adored his family and was a...

Aug 27, 2021

Geraldine “Deany” Middlebrooks, a lifelong Covington resident, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021, at the age of 81. Mrs. Middlebrooks worked and retired from CR Bard. She enjoyed cooking and was well known for her fried chicken, french fries, and biscuits, to name a few. Mrs. Middlebrooks loved to dance. She had a big heart for her family and...

Aug 27, 2021

Johnny Austin Freeman, Sr., of Covington, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021, at the age of 77. Mr. Freeman loved his country and served in the United States Marine Corps from 1961 – 1966. He was also a dedicated member and 32nd degree past master of the Golden Fleece Masonic Lodge #6 for 55 years. Mr. Freeman enjoyed target...

Aug 24, 2021

Linda Helen Rutledge, of Conyers, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at the age of 76. Mrs. Rutledge enjoyed many things in life. She loved shopping, collecting dolls, and recently was learning how to play the guitar. She also enjoyed going to the American Legion and dancing on the weekends. Mrs. Rutledge was preceded in death by her loving...

Aug 24, 2021

Rosemary Cason Tribble, of Carnesville, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at the age of 73. Rosemary attended services at the Church of the Apostles in Atlanta and loved studying the Bible. She was a lot of things to a lot of people, and enjoyed taking care of her family, especially her grandchildren. In her spare time, Rosemary liked...

Aug 22, 2021

Belinda Gayle Brown, of Covington, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021, at the age of 71. Mrs. Brown was a member of Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church and was an employee of Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office where she was a proud detention officer. Though she was a homebody and never drove, she enjoyed spending time with her family - especially...

Aug 17, 2021

Harriette Thompson, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at the age of 87. Mrs. Thompson was a very strong Christian woman who knew her Bible, committed many verses to memory, and was always willing to share her faith. In Mrs. Thompson’s younger days, she was an avid sportsperson and was excellent at playing softball and enjoyed basketball,...

Aug 17, 2021

Eva Johnston, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at the age of 95. Mrs. Johnston liked listening to country and western music and enjoyed going dancing with her husband, L D every weekend. In her spare time, she indulged in reading, coloring, and art. Mrs. Johnston had a special place in her heart for cats and loved...

Aug 17, 2021

Joan Arter, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at the age of 87. Miss. Arter had a passion for writing poetry and published two children's books. She was the owner of Katchamaverick for over 30 years and loved living the country life raising cows, horses, pigs, and chickens. In her spare time, she liked to play Bingo...

Aug 16, 2021

Pam Dawn Collins, of Oxford, passed away Monday, August 16, 2021, at the age of 46. Pam was a member of Lovejoy United Methodist Church and attended services at Stewart Community Church. She loved traveling and going to the beach, especially Myrtle Beach, as well as the mountains. Pam enjoyed watching TV, playing on her iPad, and playing roblox...

Aug 16, 2021

Jose Transito Lizama, of Covington, passed away Monday, August 16, 2021, at the age of 66. Mr. Lizama was a hardworking man always making sure to take care of his son, Randy. He was always in good spirits, calm, and would help anyone he could. Mr. Lizama was a great cook and enjoyed watching soccer. He will be remembered...

Aug 14, 2021

Herbert Kepner, of Conyers, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021, at the age of 92. Nicknamed “Sarge”, Mr. Kepner was a proud patriot, serving in the U.S. Army for 21 years. He was a Mason for over 60 years, and a member of the Pace Masonic Lodge #558 for over 25 years. Herb was an avid poker player, who...