Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

Jun 30, 2021

Elizabeth Sowell Taylor, of Covington, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2021, at the home of her only child, Frieda Taylor Aiken and husband, Randy Aiken. Elizabeth was 97 years of age and had made her home with Frieda and Randy for the last 12 years. The daughter of the late Isaac Lamar (Ike) Sowell and Martha Belle Duke,...

Jun 29, 2021

Emmett Childers, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at the age of 93. A native of Lawrenceville, raised in Porterdale and loved the city, Mr. Childers proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II, after graduating high school. He continued to stay in the reserves leading him to serve the Korean War...

Jun 22, 2021

Barry Keith Knight, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at the age of 60. A family man, Mr. Knight was a provider, protector, and loyal to all his family and friends. For 14 years he worked at IMMEC where he was described as an icon and hard worker. He was brilliant, innovative, inspiring, and dependable. Mr. Knight...

Jun 22, 2021

Pamela J. Britton, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at the age of 66. Kindhearted and patient, Mrs. Britton loved her family dearly - especially her nieces and nephews who she shared a special bond with and would do anything for. She enjoyed traveling and spending time at the beach with those she cherished most, playing board...

Jun 21, 2021

Jeffrey Lynn Leach, of Social Circle, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021, at the age of 69. Mr. Leach grew up in Quincy, Illinois and for the last 20 years, was a resident of Social Circle, Georgia, and a member of Eastridge Community Church. He graduated from Missouri Baptist College earning his Bachelor’s in History before graduating from Covenant...

Jun 20, 2021

Joe Allen Strickland, of Covington, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021, at the age of 85. Mr. Strickland had called Covington his home since 1973, was born in Arkansas, and raised in Mississippi. He loved fishing, with his favorite place to fish being Clark Hill Lake. Additionally, Mr. Strickland enjoyed going to the casino, specifically Fitzgerald’s in Tunica, Mississippi....

Jun 18, 2021

Linda Clark Capes, of Milledgeville, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021, at the age of 67. Mrs. Capes enjoyed croqueting, collecting porcelain dolls and dreamcatchers. In her spare time, she liked camping in the mountains, especially in Helen. From making homemade noodles to homemade pies, Mrs. Capes was a great cook. She loved her three dogs; Missy, Sissy, and...

Jun 16, 2021

Charles Sanford Parker, of Mansfield, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at the age of 79. Mr. Parker was a hardworking man and enjoyed working on his cars and his 51 Chevrolet pickup truck, being outdoors, traveling to the mountains and woodworking. He will be remembered as a family man who loved his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Mr....

Jun 15, 2021

Hoyt Peder Oliver, 85, died at home in Oxford on June 15, 2021.  He was preceded in death by parents The Reverend Young Allen Oliver and Selma Pederson Oliver, and sister Linda Oliver Long.  He is survived by his wife of 57 years, LaTrelle (Blackburn), children Laurie and Erik, and grandsons Lucas, Simon, and Arthur.

Hoyt was...

Jun 15, 2021

Ronnie Patterson, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2021, at the age of 78. Mr. Patterson proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for four years and was a member of Newton Baptist Church. He enjoyed camping in the North Georgia Mountains and the Tennessee Smokey Mountains as well as always wanting to try out...

Jun 14, 2021

Terry Lee Aikens, of Covington, passed away Monday, June 14, 2021, at the age of 57. Mr. Aikens always enjoyed being by the water fishing anywhere he could. He cherished his dog, Jazz. Mr. Aikens loved spending time with his family and grandkids. His beloved Daw Daw left a major impact on Mr. Aikens life, and considered him his...

Jun 13, 2021

Charles “Charlie” Kelly, 65, of Covington, GA, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 13, 2021.

Charlie is survived by his loving wife, Elaine Kelly, children, Chris (Rhonda) Jordan, Marty (Sheila) Jordan, and Rodney (Christy) Jordan, grandchildren, Brittney Jordan, Kyle Jordan, Mark Jordan, Kyle Nunley, Britney Viores, Ryan Harbin, Corey Harbin, Kelly Pound, and Ashley Huddleson, 13 great-grandchildren,...

Jun 12, 2021

Doris Jean Hothem, of Covington, Passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021, at the age of 86. Mrs. Hothem was born and raised in Porterdale where she was a member of Porterdale Baptist Church and loved her community. Known by her family and friends as the “fiery redhead” she was always the life of the party and very outgoing who...

Jun 12, 2021

Betty Stapp, of Covington, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021, at the age of 76. A beautician for 44 years, Mrs. Stapp was sweet and caring, and always had a smile on her face. She loved spending time with her family – especially her grandchildren who were the light of her life. In addition, Mrs. Stapp enjoyed spending her...

Jun 10, 2021

Samantha Banks, of Loganville, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021, at the age of 38. Samantha was a selfless and loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She enjoyed being involved with her church, working out, spending time with her son, Jared and helping others.

She is survived by her loving husband, Jeffrey Banks; son, Jared Banks;...

Jun 9, 2021

Dr. Leon Foote, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at the age of 87. From Footeprints on the Sawdust Trail to Footeprints on the Streets of Gold, Dr. Leon was a man of God, loved his Saviour, KJV Bible, and his family. He was loved in return by his Saviour and also his family. To those that...

Jun 8, 2021

Edward Needham, of Mansfield, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at the age of 67. He was a veteran of the United States Navy during the Vietnam war era. After finishing his service, he carved out a career as the President and CEO of Beaver Manufacturing in Mansfield. Edward was an adventurer who loved boating and the ocean. An...

Jun 7, 2021

Melanie Fitts Blake, of Conyers, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021, at the age of 51. Mrs. Blake was an employee of Covington Credit and most recently at Lendmark Financial. She was outgoing and made friends everywhere that she went. Mrs. Blake will be remembered as a loving wife, daughter, mother, and friend. She was preceded in death by...

Jun 6, 2021

Karen Jenkins, of Oxford, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021, at the age of 77. Mrs. Jenkins was generous to a fault, loving and kind. She had a fabulous sense of humor and enjoyed being outside, hunting, fishing, and in her earlier years playing softball. Mrs. Jenkins will be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt....

Jun 6, 2021

Janet Irene Lane, of Covington, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021, at the age of 93. Mrs. Lane was a member of Mansfield Baptist Church; she worked in the children’s church and was a member of Joy Sunday School Class. Mrs. Lane was previously a member of Avondale First Baptist Church, where she worked in the nursery. Mrs. Lane...