Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

Aug 28, 2020

Rev. Arie M. Heard, of Covington, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020, at the age of 76. Her continuous hunger for learning led her to earn a B.A. in English from the University of Miami, a B. Edu. from Georgia College at Milledgeville, designation as a Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow (LUTCF) from Bethesda Institute, and an...

Aug 27, 2020

Loyd Norris Puckett, Jr., of Social Circle, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020, at the age of 92. Mr. Puckett proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps serving two separate enlistments, at the end of World War II and during the Korean War. He was a graduate of Avondale High School and Georgia Tech....

Aug 27, 2020

C.S. (Syl) Bowman of Conyers, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020, at the age of 80. Mr. Bowman affectionately known by his family as “Gramps” was a member of North Rockdale Baptist Church and a member of the Southeast Bus Nuts. He and his wife, Beverly, co-owned Costley Mill Park for 35 years. In addition, Mr. Bowman also owned...

Aug 26, 2020

Marshall Caldwell, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at the age of 83. Mr. Caldwell honorably served his country for four years as a soldier in the United States Army Reserve. He spent his earlier days growing up in the city of Fairburn, GA, until his family moved and put down roots in the Covington...

Aug 25, 2020

Sam Ramsey, former Mayor of the City of Covington, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Salem Campground and President and CEO of Ramsey Furniture Company, passed away August 25, 2020, following surgery for a broken hip. He was 81 at the time of his death.

Mr. Ramsey, a 1957 graduate of Newton County High School, continued...

Aug 23, 2020

Brian Lederer “Papere” of Monroe, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020, at the age of 36.

A Visitation for Brian will be held Saturday, August 29, 2020, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, from 1:00 – 5:00 P.M.

CDC guidelines recommend social distancing...

Aug 22, 2020

Alice G. Peteet of Covington, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020, at the age of 94. Ms. Peteet was employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse by various Atlanta Hospitals for over 40 years. She was an exceptionally happy person who always encouraged others and was a friend to all whom she met. Ms. Peteet adored the time she spent...

Aug 20, 2020

Carole Weeks Pratt of Covington, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020, at the age of 82. Mrs. Pratt attended Mary Burnham School for Girls. After school, she then moved from Connecticut to Atlanta where she met her husband, P.W., on a blind date. Mrs. Pratt attended First United Methodist Church and was a member of the Daughters of the...

Aug 18, 2020

Betty Montez (Rogers) Philippus of Covington passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at the age of 92. Mrs. Philippus was a long-time member of Zion Baptist Church where she sang in the Young at Heart Choir. She had a great sense of humor, enjoyed shopping, and most of all, eating at her favorite restaurant, Chick-Fil-A, every Friday morning with...

Aug 17, 2020

John Edward (Butch) Scruggs 4/18/1949 – 8/17/2020. Butch, of Covington, GA passed away on August 17, 2020.  Butch is survived by his wife of 52 years, Joan Scruggs; son, Shannon Scruggs and wife, Dana, of Senoia, GA; daughter, Sharmi Rivera and husband, Dan, of Atlanta, GA; granddaughters, Haley Lee and her husband, Weston, Taylor Scruggs, Alyson Scruggs, Peyton Lawrence...

Aug 15, 2020

Ana María Andrade, de 74 aَños, de Covington, paso sábado 15 de agosto de 2020. Fue precedida en la muerte por su marido, Rogelio Ayala; padres, Jesús Andrade y Felisa Polina; hermanas, Marielena Andrade, Virginia Andrade; y nuera, Carmen Sainz.

Aquellos que continuarán y apreciarán la memoria de la Señora Andrade son sus...

Aug 14, 2020

Barbara Marie Patton of Covington, passed away Friday, August 14, 2020, at the age of 62. Mrs. Patton was an easy-going people person who loved her children and grandchildren unconditionally. She enjoyed cooking, listening to music and dancing – especially line dancing. Mrs. Patton also shared a place in her heart for animals.

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Aug 7, 2020

Lendia Herring, of Covington, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020, at 66 years of age.  Born in Lafayette, GA, to Junior and Cora Lee (Pinson) Herring, who have preceded her in death, Lendia faithfully attended Community Church of Praise, in Stockbridge.  She enjoyed working with her flowers and tending to her vegetable garden but found the most joy in...

Aug 7, 2020

Wendell Herrington of Covington, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020, at the age of 65.

Aug 7, 2020

Annie Pearl Stowe of Covington, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020, at the age of 92. Mrs. Stowe was a lifelong member of Cornish Mountain Baptist Church. She enjoyed being outdoors, working in her flower garden and spending time with her family. Mrs. Stowe was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ernest C. Stowe; father, Lewis Stapp; mother,...

Aug 6, 2020

Lillie Clarice Carter, of Walnut Grove, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020, at the age 89. Mrs. Carter’s life was characterized by kindness and compassion. She was selfless in nature and tending to the needs of others came before her own – always and in all ways. Mrs. Carter’s warm smile and engaging personality blended seamlessly with her love...

Aug 6, 2020

Glenda Capes Kitchens, of Covington, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020, at the age of 73. Mrs. Kitchens, a 1965 graduate of Newton County High School, spent her days growing up in the close-knit community of Almon. She was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church and her Christ-like love,  forgiving and unconditional, was shown to all who crossed...

Aug 5, 2020

Rev. Jordan Reid Troutman, Jr. of Stockbridge, Georgia

At the age of 88 years old, Jay took his last breath as he entered the presence of the Lord and other loved ones that preceded him on Wednesday, August 5th, 2020, at 6:55 pm as he heard the last few words to the song “Oh How I Love...

Aug 5, 2020

Ernest Lee Graham of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at the age of 89. Mr. Graham was a snazzy dresser and loved his hats. He liked old cars, attending cars shows, and fishing in his spare time. Mr. Graham adored his family dearly and relished the time spent with them. He was preceded...

Aug 4, 2020

Rochelle McRay of Covington, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at the age of 82. Because of Mrs. McRay’s love for working with people, she was a longtime waitress at Henderson’s Restaurant and previously a beautician and owner of her own salon. She was a brilliant seamstress, enjoyed cooking, gardening both vegetables and flowers, and was a big animal...