Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

Oct 21, 2023

Robert A. Bell, of Covington, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023, at the age of 80. Mr. Bell courageously served his country in the United States Army and received a Purple Heart while serving in Vietnam. He was a hard worker and a member of the Loganville American Legion. Mr. Bell enjoyed gambling, going to the casino, playing Bingo,...

Oct 21, 2023

Frances Traylor, of Covington, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023, at the age of 92. Mrs. Traylor will be remembered as a faithful and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She was a member of Oxford Baptist Church, as well as a former member of Glenwood Hills Baptist Church. She was a dedicated member of her church,...

Oct 21, 2023

Baby Luca St. Khalil Montgomery passed away on October 19th 2023. Those left to cherish Luca include, His loving mom and dad, Tyler and Constance Montgomery; sister, Blair Thompson; maternal grandmother, Tammi Mobley; paternal grandfather, Grant Montgomery; Aunt, Shannon Pennington; Uncles, Sabastian Anglin and Micah Mobley. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Lisa Montgomery.

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Oct 20, 2023

Kathy Lynn Dimsdale, of Walnut Grove, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023, at the age of 66. Mrs. Dimsdale served on the Walnut Grove City Council for 4 years. She enjoyed reading and read through the Bible every year for many years. In her spare time, Mrs. Dimsdale liked crafting, going to see plays, baking, playing cards, and shopping...

Oct 17, 2023

William Darrol Clewis, departed this life on Tuesday, October 17th, 2023, at the age of 57.

The fifth child of his parents, who preceded him in death. Darrol was born on September 4th, 1966, to Marvine, Elizabeth (White) Clewis and Waide Christopher Clewis.

Darrol leaves behind his beloved sisters, Debbie Jones (Steve), Brooks, Ga. Cyndi...

Oct 16, 2023

Alberto Rios, of Conyers, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023, at the age of 80. Mr. Rios was a hard worker who provided for his family. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, and taking annual fishing trips with his family and friends. Mr. Rios will be remembered as a wonderful family man who loved his wife of 59 years, children,...

Oct 14, 2023

Richard Bell Pratt, Jr., of Monroe, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023, at the age of 88. Mr. Pratt was born March 28, 1935, and grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, Buckhead area. Mr. Pratt proudly served his country in the United States Army co-op program. He was stationed in Korea on the DMZ during peacetimes, worked on a 105...

Oct 11, 2023

Albert Murray McClure was born September 24, 1922, in Newton County, Georgia to Jonathan Albert McClure and Mamie Olive Thompson. He attended schools in Newton County and was subsequently drafted into the U.S. Army in late 1944. He served in Germany unto the end of World War II in July 1945. He served in Battery A, 26 Field Artillery...

Oct 10, 2023

Donald “Don” Lewis Allen, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at the age of 85. Don was a visionary and left his small town of Winder to take a job in Atlanta with AT&T. There he carved out a long and brilliant career where he worked tirelessly to achieve countless accomplishments, including earning the highest award for...

Oct 7, 2023

Gloria Ann Dougherty, age 81, of Conyers, Georgia went to be with our heavenly Father on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Gloria was born on April 8, 1942 to Ida Cooper Fortier and Wilbur Jerome Fortier of Detroit, Michigan. As a child, Gloria enjoyed taking ballet classes.

As an adult, Gloria enjoyed spending time with friends, reading, gardening,...

Oct 6, 2023

Nancy Lynn Petsko, of Covington, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023, at the age of 80. In between working hard and graduating from school, Mrs. Petsko helped raise all her siblings. She liked to cook, with her signature meal being “Sarmale” stuffed cabbage. Mrs. Petsko loved to travel with her husband in their motorhome all over the United States...

Oct 4, 2023

George Thomas Lazenby entered into his eternal rest on October 4, 2023. He was born on February 8, 1952, in Mansfield, Georgia. George worked on his family farm until he went to the University of Georgia to study finance. He graduated in 1972 and began working at Newton Federal Savings and Loan as a teller, eventually becoming President and...

Oct 4, 2023

Gregory Alan Davis, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at the age of 60. Greg enjoyed fishing, horseback riding, and shooting. He especially loved amateur radio and was an Assistant Emergency Coordinator for Newton County ARES and a storm spotter for Sky Warn for the National Weather Service. His radio call sign was KI4NWD.

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Oct 3, 2023

Robert Lee Hartline, Jr., of Luthersville, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at the age of 52. Robbie was a loyal and loving husband. He was always the life of the party, had an infectious laugh, a big heart, and was caring. Robbie enjoyed boating and fishing and especially loved Georgia football.

He was preceded in death...

Oct 2, 2023

Na’im Shakoor, of Monticello, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023, at the young age of 27. Na’im was God-fearing and loved his whole family, especially his wife, kids, and MaMa. Na’im had the most beautiful smile and gave the best hugs. If you were around him, he was always making everyone laugh. Na’im was a hard-working man and enjoyed...

Sep 30, 2023

James Randall “Randy” Clarke, of Covington, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023, at the age of 78. Mr. Clarke served four years in the United States Airforce including deployment to Vietnam. He loved his job at Delta working on airplanes and the friends he made there who were like family. He enjoyed riding his tractor and working on his...

Sep 30, 2023

Irwin Dean Sorrow, of Covington, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at 83 years of age. Mr. Sorrow, married to the love of his life, Mary Nell, for 64 years, was a godly husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He retired from Hercules, in Covington, and was a faithful member...

Sep 29, 2023

Kattie Mae Ellis, of Conyers, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023, at the age of 91. Kattie Mae Ellis, was the oldest of her siblings, leaving little time for formal education for herself. She later married twice, both marriages ended in divorce, leaving her the sole provider in raising her 9 children. She worked very hard picking cotton, harvesting...

Sep 29, 2023

Clara Mae Rutledge, of Covington, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023, at the age of 89. Mrs. Rutledge loved the Lord and going to gospel singing. She enjoyed going shopping and doing crafts. Additionally, Mrs. Rutledge was a phenomenal cook and appreciated the simple beauty of flowers. She was a loving mother that cherished her family immensely. Mrs. Rutledge...

Sep 28, 2023

Hilda Jean Adcock, of Covington, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023, at the age of 78. Mrs. Adcock was a hard-working, strong lady who loved her family. She enjoyed traveling to the beach, taking yearly vacations and loved playing Bingo. Mrs. Adcock was preceded in death by her parents, John Nelson and Albertine Vanderslice; and siblings, Diane Nelson, Billy...