Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

Apr 20, 2024

Deborah Pollard, of Newborn, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the age of 62. Mrs. Pollard was hardworking, responsible, and liked taking care of everyone, especially her family. She enjoyed cooking for the holidays for family and loved her Miniature Schnauzers. Mrs. Pollard will be remembered as a loving military wife.

Survivors include her husband, Richard...

Apr 18, 2024

James “Jimmy” Homer Day, Jr., of Cumming, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, at the age of 64. Jimmy enjoyed reading his Bible, fishing, working on cars, and making some of the best grits. A rebel at heart, he was very kind and tender-hearted. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Homer and Annie Louise Day;

Apr 15, 2024

Brenda Herron, of Covington, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, at the age of 72. She was an amazing mother and proud grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, traveling, fishing, singing karaoke, and dancing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Herron; parents, Bobby and Mary Aycox; and sister, Vicki Huxhold. Survivors include her...

Apr 12, 2024

With profound sadness and a sense of peace, the family of Mary Juanita Reeves, known affectionately to friends and family as Juanita, announces her gentle passing on April 12, 2024, in Madison, Georgia. Born to the late Mary and Joseph Hannon in Youth, Georgia, on November 5, 1937, Juanita's journey through life was a testament to love, kindness, and...

Apr 10, 2024

Albert Thomas Huff (36) of Newborn, Georgia was born May 28, 1987 on a beautiful sunny afternoon to his parents Randle and Marla Huff. He passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 10, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

He came into this world a quiet, calm and sweet baby and this is how he continued to be his...

Apr 10, 2024

Jimmy (Blue) Eugene Harwell, of Oxford, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at the age of 94. Mr. Harwell was a life-long resident of Newton County. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. Following the Army, he worked for General Motors-Lakewood Division for 35 years as a Quality Control Inspector. Mr. Harwell was mechanically minded and...

Apr 6, 2024

Jerry Danieley Jr., of Covington, passed away on Saturday, April 6th, 2024, at the age of 56. Jerry was a member of Community Worship International, where he served as an assistant sound and media technician. He also worked at the Ingles service station. Jerry was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the Atlanta Braves and Detroit Tigers baseball...

Apr 6, 2024

Dorothy Suzanne “Suzy” (Williams) Carter was born in Saigon, Vietnam on February 24, 1975. She was born during the collapse of South Vietnam in 1975, when President Gerald Ford ordered the evacuation of Vietnamese orphans from Saigon in the face of a massive North Vietnamese offensive, and in April, 1975 Suzy was one of more than 3,000 orphans who...

Apr 5, 2024

Christa Roycroft, of Duluth, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, at the age of 66. Ms. Roycroft worked at Southern Cross Corp for 24 years. She enjoyed the simple things in life, watching her granddaughter play softball, watching and feeding birds, and fishing. Some of Ms. Roycroft’s best memories were fishing on West Point Lake. In addition, she loved...

Apr 3, 2024

Gertrude Joseph, of Covington, passed away Wednesday April 3, 2024, at the age of 76.

Mrs. Joseph was a member of the Church of God, in Miami, Florida. She later joined Global Empowerment Ministries in Stone Mountain, Georgia.

She would spend countless hours in the church volunteering to make a difference in the lives that...

Apr 3, 2024

Albert Clinton “Red” McDowell

Albert Clinton “Red” McDowell, 89, entered Glory April 3, 2024, at Brightmoor Hospice. He was born May 10, 1934, in Coweta County, the son of Albert Martin McDowell (9/21/87) and Susie Crumbley McDowell (9/9/82). Red went through the 8 th grade, he served in the U.S. Army in Korea in 56-58. While in...

Apr 3, 2024

Joe Eugene Cruse, of Oxford, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at the age of 66. Mr. Cruse loved his family and friends enjoyed getting together. He enjoyed gambling, tending to his farm animals and going to car shows. In addition, Mr. Cruse could fix just about anything. He was preceded in death by his parents, Llyod and Barbara...

Apr 2, 2024

Two incredible people left this earthly place hand in hand and walked through Heaven’s gates on April 2, 2024: Perry and Shirley Wilson. Our family is saddened to lose these two souls, but know they are together during the greatest journey there is. If you knew Perry and Shirley, you’d know they were inseparable from day one.

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Apr 2, 2024

Kent Allard Bond, of Lawrenceville, passed away Monday, April 2, 2024, at the age of 78. Mr. Bond, a proud veteran, courageously served his country in the Vietnam War. He attended college at Pensacola Junior College where he played football and basketball. Mr. Bond loved life and was a godly man. He enjoyed going on cruises, fishing, playing cards...

Mar 25, 2024

David Connell, of Covington, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, at the age of 64. Mr. Connell was a member of the First Baptist Church Social Circle. David thoroughly enjoyed traveling with his wife, Riza. He enjoyed watching the Braves play with his father. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather.

He was...

Mar 23, 2024

Angel Gabriel Cerda, of Covington, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the age of 13. Angel had a huge smile and touched a lot of people’s lives. He was a part of the Miracle League in Newton County. He liked being in the midst of the chaos, was always watching his surroundings, or enjoying a nap. Angel enjoyed...

Mar 21, 2024

Robert Edward Palecek, of Oxford, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the age of 80. Mr. Palecek enjoyed hunting, fishing, and going to the casino. In his spare time, he liked working on computers. Mr. Palecek loved his family dearly and will be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward...

Mar 21, 2024

Theresa Long, of Shady Dale, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the age of 84. Mrs. Long was an avid believer and was very active in her church where she sang in the choir. She loved music and singing and enjoyed singing with her husband. In addition, Mrs. Long loved going on mission trips and enjoyed doing puppet...

Mar 20, 2024

Brenda Joyce Knight, of Oxford, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at the age of 83. Mrs. Knight was a member of Newton Baptist Church and was a member of American Legion in Loganville. She enjoyed beach living for many years and liked shopping. Mrs. Knight loved her family dearly and will be missed by all who knew her....

Mar 17, 2024

Nancy Kay Wallace, of Covington, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024, at the age of 62. Mrs. Wallace was a member of East Conyers Congregation of Jehovah’s Witness. She enjoyed reading her Bible, traveling to the beach, and working in her garden and flower garden – she especially took great pride in her pansies and roses. Mrs. Wallace was...