Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

Jun 29, 2020

LeAnn Houts, of Conyers, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020, at 58 years of age.  After retiring from the Coca-Cola Company in 2018, spending time with her granddaughter became LeAnn’s favorite pastime. She was a wonderful mother who cherished her family and an awesome friend.  LeAnn enjoyed traveling to Biloxi where she loved watching the calming waves and tranquility...

Jun 28, 2020

Howard Dan Haralson, of Covington, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020, at the age of 72.  He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Covington and a proud veteran of the United States Army. Dan’s life was centered around family, and in his attention to details, he consistently demonstrated their importance to him; he remembered...

Jun 28, 2020

Mr. Starling Kiser, age 80, of Conyers, passed away June 28, 2020. He was born in Walton County January 29, 1940, to Harvey W. Kiser, Sr., and Effie Womack Kiser. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Mabel Kiser, whom he fondly referred to as his pride and joy; his only daughter and son-in-law,...

Jun 28, 2020

Martha Ella Marshall Swords of Covington, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020, at the age of 94. Mrs. Swords was the most dedicated wife and mother, always put her family first, above everything. She and her husband, Jack, were members of the First Baptist Church of Covington where they loyally enjoyed attending together. Mrs. Swords was a wonderful cook...

Jun 28, 2020

Reba Milligan, of Porterdale, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020, at the age of 73. Ms. Milligan was a lifelong resident of Porterdale and Newton County. A supportive and dedicated member of Gospel Missions Church, for over 55 years, she enjoyed helping keep the church clean for the members. Ms. Milligan was a devoted employee for Piedmont Moulding, in...

Jun 26, 2020

Daniel George Smading, 64, of Sarasota, Florida passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020 at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle, Georgia.

Dan Smading was born January 16, 1956 in Sidney, Montana to Don and Jean Smading. He was one of four children and spent his childhood in Bozeman, Montana and Miami, Florida. He is a graduate of...

Jun 26, 2020

James A. Alexander, Jr., age 65, of Conyers, GA, passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, June 26, 2020, after battling a long illness.

Jim is survived by his wife, Sandie; mother, Elizabeth; four children and their spouses; one granddaughter; two grandsons; one sister; three brothers and their spouses; as well as several aunts, one...

Jun 24, 2020

Mildred Barnes Lord, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at the age of 91. A lifelong resident of Newton County, Mrs. Lord’s work life highlighted her strengths of both loyalty and commitment. From 1946, until he saw his final patient, she was the sole employee for Dr. James Mitchell. After his retirement, she went to work in...

Jun 21, 2020

Fay Potts, of Covington, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020, at the age of 79. Ms. Potts was a lifelong resident of Newton County. She carved out a life of simplicity and contentment in her hometown community, where she was a loyal employee of Oxford Industries for 25 years and a supportive member of Stewart Baptist Church. In her...

Jun 20, 2020

Joann Houseman Shropshire of Covington, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Friday, June 19, 2020, at the age of 63. A native of Panama City, FL, Joann was born November 12, 1956, and was the daughter of the late George and Audrey Houseman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Christopher Houseman, Larry...

Jun 17, 2020

Mark Stephen Buckley, age 61, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020. Mark was a 1977 graduate of Picayune Memorial High School in Mississippi. In pursuit of his passion for technology, he earned his Bachelor of Arts in information technology from the University of Phoenix in 2007. Mark’s career path led him to Social Circle, GA, where he...

Jun 17, 2020

Curt Jablonski of Covington, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at the age of 49. Curt was known for being impressively artistic and enjoyed playing the guitar. Finding inspiration from his favorite band, Grateful Dead he even composed some of his own songs. In addition, Curt liked woodworking and cooking and will be immensely missed by all who knew...

Jun 16, 2020

Willia Dean W. Popham of Covington, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at the age of 72. Mrs. Popham enjoyed many different hobbies throughout her life such as camping, sewing, and going to flea markets, but most all, she had a remarkable green thumb and loved her flowers. She relished in making everyone happy and always knew how to...

Jun 16, 2020

Anna Jean Beeco, age 84, of Covington, GA, passed away June 15, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. A 1954 graduate of Snellville High, Mrs. Beeco graduated with the esteemed honors of Salutatorian. That hard work and commitment led her to a successful career with Atlanta Journal-Constitution where she retired after several years of unwavering dedication. Mrs. Beeco was...

Jun 14, 2020

Winford Eugene Bates, 84, of Covington, GA, died June 14, 2020. Gene was born on September 18, 1935, in Covington, to James Lamar and Rosa Claire Bates. He entered the United States Naval Construction Battalion in 1953, as a Seabee, building runways on Midway Island. Gene’s service then took him to Sasebo, Japan, where he installed overhead powerlines. When...

Jun 9, 2020

Neta Carolyn Stutchman, 86, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020, after an extended illness. She was born March 13, 1934, in Columbus, Georgia, to John Clark O’Pry and Ouida Bell Welch O’Pry. Carolyn worked and retired from Georgia Power Company where she worked in many capacities over the years. She was a member of many churches in her lifetime,...

Jun 3, 2020

Donald Harvey Ramey, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at the age of 83.

Mr. Ramey courageously served his country in the United States Navy. In his spare time, he enjoyed many hobbies such as fishing, gardening, bird watching (hummingbirds were his favorite), cooking, and playing card games – especially pinochle. Mr. Ramey inspired in...

Jun 1, 2020

Michael D. Griffin, Sr., of Covington, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020, at the age of 78. He was a wonderful, loving, selfless man adored by all who crossed his path. Michael never met a stranger and was known for striking up conversations wherever he went. He always went out of his way to help not only his family...

Jun 1, 2020

Teri Diane Cannon, 58, of Covington, passed away June 1, 2020. Although a native of Savannah, Covington was her “home”, for more than 25 years, and where she faithfully attended services at The Church Covington. She relished her trips to the beach where she especially enjoyed the ocean, salty air and cruising on her bicycle! A true “Southern Belle”,...

Jun 1, 2020

Dewey (Dubbie) Lawson Henry, of Covington, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020, at the age of 84. From May 1957 until May 1963, Mr. Henry proudly served his country as a tank commander in the Army National Guard. As a devoted and faithful man of God, he was an active member at Canaan Baptist Church where he was both...