Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

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...

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,...