Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

Jul 19, 2023

Larry Milton Rodriguez, of Monticello, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at the age of 62. Mr. Rodriguez was a proud patriot and served in the United States Army during the Desert Storm Operation. He was a devout Christian and took great joy in going to Church 213 with his son, Michael. Mr. Rodriguez loved spending time outdoors, reeling...

Jul 18, 2023

The family of Betty Neal Johnson of Covington, GA sadly inform the community of her passing this past Tuesday evening, July 18, 2023.

“…no way could I have ever made it through this life without the love, guidance, presence, promises and comfort of my Heavenly Father.”

At 91 years of age, you could say she...

Jul 13, 2023

Dorothy Mae Harris, of Atlanta, GA, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2023.

Dorothy (Dot) was born on September 2, 1926, in Covington, GA., to William Charles Harris and Nancy Ella Hopkins Harris. She was the youngest of 6 children.

Dot and her parents moved to Atlanta in 1943. She attended business school followed by...

Jul 13, 2023

Larry Douglas Orr, of Oxford, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023, at the age of 81. Mr. Orr was a skilled craftsman and repaired antique clocks. He enjoyed spending time outdoors tending to his yard and adding onto his antique tractor collection. Above all, Mr. Orr was family man and cherished spending time with them, especially his beloved grandchildren...

Jul 11, 2023

Barbara Leonard, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at the age of 70. Mrs. Leonard resided in Hiawassee for the last 9 years before relocating to Covington. She loved horseback riding, her dogs, and traveling. Mrs. Leonard was proud to be 20 years sober and was an avid supporter of Alcoholics Anonymous. She was preceded in death...

Jul 9, 2023

Ramona McGuire, of Covington, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023, at the age of 79. Mrs. McGuire was a past member of Zion Baptist Church and was a current member of Church 213. She worked for Newton General Hospital and volunteered her time at the American Heart Association. Mrs. McGuire was preceded in death by her husband of 59...

Jul 9, 2023

Robert Henry Young, of Oxford, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023, at the age of 85. Mr. Young loved to cook, and chili was his signature meal. He was always giving, very generous, and willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. Mr. Young was quick to laugh and enjoyed making others laugh. He was preceded in...

Jul 8, 2023

Myrtle Campbell, of Covington, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the age of 98. Mrs. Campbell was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, in Manhattan, New York. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles, and playing Sudoku. In addition, Mrs. Campbell loved traveling around the world.

Survivors include her daughter, Barbara Campbell; sons,...

Jul 6, 2023

Mary Lunsford, of Covington, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023, at the age of 95. Mrs. Lunsford was a member of the First Methodist Church, in Covington, where she was the Sunday School pianist for years. She was also a member of a bridge club and was the resident pianist at Merryvale for 10 years. Mrs. Lunsford was preceded...

Jul 5, 2023

Marcelle Crosswell, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at the age of 95. Mrs. Crosswell was born and raised in Leesville, Louisiana, where she graduated from Leesville Highschool. After graduation, she and a friend moved to Atlanta where she met her loving husband of 61 years on a blind double date. Mrs. Crosswell was a member of...

Jul 1, 2023

Lowell Demell Fambrough, of Greensboro, Georgia, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023, at the age of 92. Mr. Fambrough was a proud patriot and member of the United States Army. He was an excellent businessman, entrepreneur, and owner of Piping & Equipment Company. Mr. Fambrough was a graduate of Georgia Institute of Technology and obtained his master’s degree from...

Jun 27, 2023

Carol Marie Roush, Social Circle, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at the age of 87. Mrs. Roush was born in October of 1935, in Cambridge Narrows, N.B. Canada, before immigrating to the United States at the age of 21 where she became a US Citizen. She dearly loved her family, her church family, her Bible study group (she...

Jun 26, 2023

Dianne Bodnark, of Lexington, South Carolina, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023, at the age of 84. Mrs. Bodnark loved the Lord, and her true friends were her church family. She was a great cook and a very giving person, always thinking of others and buying gifts for her family. Mrs. Bodnark enjoyed going to yard sales, thrift stores,...

Jun 25, 2023

Rose Anita Borders Pearce, of Jasper, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023, at the age of 96. Mrs. Pearce enjoyed going to church on Sundays. She was a music lover who liked to play the piano and listen to gospel music. Mrs. Pearce liked shopping and traveling often with her husband, Ellis, camping in their RV. Mrs. Pearce loved...

Jun 24, 2023

Gloria Gene Day, of Oxford, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023, at the age of 75. Mrs. Day was a devout Christian and attended Loganville Church of Christ. She loved traveling to the beach, mountains, and going on cruises. Additionally, Mrs. Day enjoyed going on excursions to Hawaii with her husband. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Jun 23, 2023

Mary Beatrice “Bea” Brewer Stanley, age 94, of Ellijay, Georgia passed away peacefully on Friday, June 23, 2023, at Parkside Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center in Ellijay, GA. She was born in Madison, GA on September 28, 1928, the daughter of the late W Gordon and Mary Alice Brewer. Bea was married for 63 years to James B “Jack”...

Jun 22, 2023

Lillian Marie Vandiver Martinez, of Covington, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023, at the age of 81. Lil was born on October 19, 1941, in Fulton County. Lil was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother going by Nanny to the kids. Lil met the love of her life, Gil Martinez June 3 of 1961 and married July 3,...

Jun 21, 2023

Gary Glenn Moore, of Oxford, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at the age of 79. Mr. Moore was a man of God and member of Oxford Baptist Church. He was a dedicated employee for CSX Railroad for many years. Mr. Moore was a God-fearing American patriot and extremely sharp. He was a man of few words but spoke...

Jun 18, 2023

Florence Jones, of Stockbridge, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023, at the age of 79. Mrs. Jones enjoyed taking care of others and was a wonderful caregiver. She was a magnificent cook and loved her children and especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren who were the light of her life. Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her loving husband...

Jun 15, 2023

Patrick (Pat) Stephen Telley, of Monticello, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023, at the age of 80. Pat proudly served his country in the United States Army specializing in Military Intelligence. He worked many years as a salesman for Nashua Corporation and later owned Inks Our Specialty.

Pat was a member of the Elks Lodge and the...