Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

Aug 27, 2023

Brenda Turner, of Covington, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, at the age of 80. Mrs. Turner enjoyed cooking, gardening, and traveling. She liked watching TV, especially Westerns and playing on the internet and Facebook. Above all, family was the most important part of her life, and spending time with them is what she treasured most. She loved her...

Aug 22, 2023

Mark Shann, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at the age of 65. Mr. Shann loved the Lord and was a member of Eastridge Church where he was a mentor in the Celebrate Recovery group. He enjoyed fly fishing and any type of fishing, cooking, barbecuing, smoking meat, and taking pictures with his drone. Mr. Shann loved...

Aug 22, 2023

Terrel Loyd, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at the age of 86. Mr. Loyd was a member of Belmont Baptist Church where he served his community through the church. He was a hard worker, and an entrepreneur of Loyd’s Glass Company, Inc., and it’s currently in its third generation. He appeared as a glass man in...

Aug 20, 2023

Patricia June Waldrop, of Oxford, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023, at the age of 94. Mrs. Waldrop held a strong faith in God, was an involved member of Covington First Methodist Church and volunteered her time in many different ministries in the church. She was a nurse with a big heart and thoroughly enjoyed caring for others in...

Aug 18, 2023

Rev. Nelson Albert DeBrosse, of Covington, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023, at the age of 74, one week before his 75th birthday, Friday, August 25, 2023.

The service to worship God and celebrate Nelson's life will be held at St. Luke's Presbyterian Church in Dunwoody, GA on Friday, August 25, 2023 at 10:30. Rev, Michael Sanchez,...

Aug 15, 2023

Mable Lucille Medley, of Conyers, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at the age of 53. Lucille was very generous and giving and would always open her home to anyone. She enjoyed the simple pleasures in life like a good cup of coffee, listening to music, and fishing. Lucille will be remembered for her great sense of humor and...

Aug 15, 2023

Allen K. Nielsen, of Oxford, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at the age of 73. Mr. Nielsen was born September 3, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from Barrington High School in 1968 and was a graduate of Georgia Southern College where he received his Bachelor of Science in Recreation. Mr. Nielsen was a long-time member of Gum...

Aug 14, 2023

Donald Ray Vincent, of Eatonton, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023, at the age of 69. Mr. Vincent was a simple man who enjoyed spending time on the lake, fishing, and grilling. He liked watching NASCAR cheering on his favorite driver, Bill Elliot, wrestling, and Westerns. Mr. Vincent loved to work and was a hard worker. He also was...

Aug 9, 2023

Alyon Almeel Alston, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at the age of 6 months. Alyon was, above all, a fighter that moved to the beat of his own drum. He always made his presence known and made everyone aware of how he was feeling. Alyon was strong, chunky, and could easily light up any room.

Aug 6, 2023

Mildred Dolores Arnold, of Oxford, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023, at the age of 93.  She was born in Lafayette, Georgia, on May 9, 1930. Dolores was the daughter of Vernard Wilson and Mary Goodrum.

Dolores was a devoted loving mother to her daughter and step-children and her step-grandchildren. She was married to Frank H. Arnold....

Aug 6, 2023

Kimberly Layne Floyd, of Covington, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023, at the age of 61. Kim was raised in Grand Prairie, Texas, and moved with her family to Georgia in 1985 where she resided in Conyers and Covington areas for the last 31 years. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading Nicholas Sparks and James Patterson books and...

Aug 3, 2023

Dean Lowell Freeman, 71, passed away on August 3, 2023, at home with his wife, Sandra Freeman, by his side. He was born on July 6, 1952, to Lowell and June (Edens) Freeman in Pontiac, Michigan. Whether as a dedicated coworker, loyal friend, devoted husband and father, or proud grandfather, Dean was a light and comfort to those in...

Aug 3, 2023

Terry Moon, of Eatonton, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023, at the age of 59. Mr. Moon loved living life to the fullest. He enjoyed being outdoors whether he was riding motorcycles, dirt track racing, or fishing. Above all else, Mr. Moon loved spending time with his family and loved his dog, Biscuit. He was preceded in death by...

Aug 3, 2023

Marie Clemons, formerly of Fernandina Beach, Florida, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2023, at the age of 96. Ms. Clemons was born and raised in Douglas County on her family’s farm and was a graduate of Douglas County High School. After high school, she worked in Atlanta at various jobs and lived in the Metro Atlanta area. Ms. Clemons...

Jul 31, 2023

Sheryl (Sherry) Lynne Gilliam, of Mansfield, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023, at the age of 56. Mrs. Gilliam was hardworking, independent, and enjoyed working out and staying healthy. She was talented in restoring furniture, cooking, and handling finances. Mrs. Gilliam had a great sense of fashion, humor, a beautiful smile, and sparkling brown eyes. In her spare time,...

Jul 30, 2023

Gayle Bellinger, of Alpharetta, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023, at the age of 71. Mrs. Bellinger was a Covington native and a member of Northpoint Church in Alpharetta. She graduated from Auburn University and was a part of the Delta Gamma Sorority. Mrs. Bellinger enjoyed playing tennis in her younger years, traveling, and loved going to Lake Oconee....

Jul 29, 2023

Marilyn Joy Parker (Tucker), of Covington, was born on April 21, 1954, in Atlanta, GA. Having lived a short life of 69 years, she left this world peacefully, as her family surrounded her on Saturday, July 29, 2023.  She is now experiencing the wonders of heaven and has been reunited with those who went before her.

Joy...

Jul 25, 2023

Robert Herschel Mullinax, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at the age of 72.

Robbie, as he was better known, loved life. He found humor and fun everyday. He never met a stranger and found joy in every conversation. He loved to fish, especially deep-sea fishing. He always found a time for his motorcycle, vacations,...

Jul 24, 2023

Norris Gene Cook, Jr., “Bugar” of Oxford, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023, at the age of 60.  “Bugar” loved racecars, motorcycles, gardening, and rock music. He enjoyed spending time with his family and attending the Gwinnett Stripers games and NASCAR races with his son, Caleb. “Bugar” will be remembered for being a loving husband, father and PawPaw.  He...

Jul 24, 2023

Rufus Oma Parnell, of Conyers, Georgia, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2023, at the age of 87. He was a member of Conyers First UMC church.

He was an Army veteran, serving honorably with the 82d Airborne Division. His life’s work was in construction and project management, working for the University of Georgia Physical Plant for...