Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

Apr 25, 2023

James Anthony “Tony” Martin, of Oxford, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at the age of 79. Mr. Martin retired as a truck driver. He frequently traveled across the county and his favorite destination was the mountains. Mr. Martin took great joy in riding his motorcycle, playing riffs on the guitar, and making people laugh. He had a big...

Apr 23, 2023

James Melvin Cordell, of Covington, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023, at the age of 87. Born and raised in Porterdale, Mr. Cordell was a proud patriot that served in the United States Air Force as a trained machinist working on jets from 1954 – 1957 and obtaining the rank of A1C. His experiences in the military led to...

Apr 22, 2023

Lance Stephen Conner passed away unexpectedly on April 22, 2023, at the age of 33.  He lived in Raleigh NC with his beloved dog, Aimee.

Lance loved motorcycles and cars.  He graduated from Motorcycle Mechanic Institute in Orlando, FL.  Lance dreamed of opening his own mobile motorcycle mechanic business one day.  He enjoyed snowboarding in Colorado where...

Apr 22, 2023

Gary Leonard Smith, also known as Mr. Gary, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the age of 67. Mr. Smith lived a full life and retired from the International Union Operating Engineers Local 926. Mr. Smith established Newton Mobile Tire located on Highway 36 in Newton County, which he ran until his health declined. He was a hard...

Apr 21, 2023

Jacolyn Kay Adair, of Covington, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023, at the age of 70. Mrs. Adair was a hard worker and enjoyed spending time outdoors gardening and planting flowers. She took great pride in her impressive owl figurine collection. Mrs. Adair was a homebody and had a big heart for animals, especially her beloved dog, Jazz. She...

Apr 21, 2023

William Wayne Tumlin, of Suches, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023, at the age of 83. Mr. Tumlin was a highly skilled carpenter for various companies, most notably being Design South. He resided in Covington for 34 years before moving to Suches. Mr. Tumlin enjoyed going out to eat at new restaurants with his family. Additionally, he loved using...

Apr 21, 2023

James Fuller, of Oxford, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023, at the age of 83. Mr. Fuller liked working on lawnmowers, cars, and tinkering around mechanically. He enjoyed being outside whether he was tending to his garden, catfishing, or riding his tractor. Additionally, Mr. Fuller was a big fan of NASCAR. He loved his family, his dog, Charlie, and...

Apr 19, 2023

Eshe Blueberry Robinson, of Covington, passed away at the age of 1. On April 19, 2023, at 17 months Blueberry took her last breath in her mother’s arms. Blueberry spent her last moments basking in her parents adorations. Eshe had overcame much adversity at such a young age. She is a miracle baby that surpassed many milestones. She was...

Apr 19, 2023

James Phillip Pruitt, of Covington, formerly of Cedartown, GA, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at the age of 82. Mr. Pruitt loved God and his family and was a strong, honest, and humble man and mentor to many. He worked for Covington News starting in 1965, and in 1982, he was a founding partner of Webco Printing. In...

Apr 15, 2023

Bobby Eugene Jones, of Stockbridge, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023, at the age of 81. Mr. Jones owned and operated Jones Ceramic Tile for many years. He was an avid outdoorsman that loved going hunting and fishing. Additionally, Mr. Jones thoroughly enjoyed a good cup of coffee. He was preceded in death by his parents, Seborn Casey and...

Apr 14, 2023

Melvin Duane Criswell, of Conyers, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023, at the age of 64. Mr. Criswell was a great mechanic with a passion for working on cars. He loved riding Harley motorcycles and performing karaoke. Mr. Criswell adored his grandchildren, who affectionately called him Pop Pop, and cherished the time he had with them dearly. He was...

Apr 13, 2023

Francisca Perez, of Laredo, Texas, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023, at the age of 77. Mrs. Perez was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was selfless and continually made sure everyone was taken care of before herself. When visiting her brothers and sisters, Mrs. Perez always made sure her family knew they were loved. She was preceded...

Apr 11, 2023

Elaine Farmer, of Social Circle, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at the age of 76. A devoted wife of 55 years, Mrs. Farmer loved being a homemaker and loved her husband and children. After her youngest child was in school, she decided to work in the school system as a Paraprofessional for 26 years. Mrs. Farmer also taught...

Apr 10, 2023

Dorothy Conley Shepherd, of Oxford, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023, at the age of 96. Mrs. Shepherd was a member of Alcoy United Methodist Church. She enjoyed cooking and loved hosting Sunday dinners, which she did for over 50 years. Mrs. Shepherd was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, G. W. Shepherd; son, Steven Shepherd;...

Apr 3, 2023

Amy Elizabeth Bodnark Hudgins, of Covington, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023, at the age of 55. Amy was born in Youngstown, Ohio, and for the last seven years, resided in Covington, Georgia. She loved spending time outdoors whether she was working in her vegetable garden, fishing, or camping. Additionally, Amy was an accomplished artist and enjoyed crocheting and...

Apr 2, 2023

William Thomas Cartledge, of Covington, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023, at the age of 91. Mr. Cartledge proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.  He was born and raised in Covington and was a member of The Monroe Church. Mr. Cartledge enjoyed cutting grass, going to yard sales, telling jokes, and traveling...

Apr 1, 2023

Carmen Esther Berru De Corvos, de Loganville, falleció el sábado 2 de abril de 2023 a la edad de 72 años. La Sra. Carmen De Corvos era una cristiana muy devota y miembro de la Iglesia Católica St. Oliver Plunkett. Le apasionaba ayudar a los demás, era como una segunda madre para muchos e impactó positivamente la vida de...

Mar 31, 2023

Tullie James (T.J.) Kennedy of Shady Dale, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023, at the age of 60. T.J. was known for his larger-than-life personality and his gift for making people laugh. He enjoyed fishing, riding his motorcycle, watching wrestling, watching movies on his phone, and he never turned down a good meal, especially if it included crawfish, crab...

Mar 29, 2023

Billy Eugene Bender, of Mansfield, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at the age of 81. Mr. Bender honorably served his country in the United States Airforce. He lived most of his life in Orange County, California, and Los Angeles, California, where he met the love of his life, Sherrill. Since 2003 Mr. Bender kept residency in both California...

Mar 28, 2023

Dalton Wyatt, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at the age of 23. Dalton was a country boy at heart and enjoyed spending time outdoors riding four wheelers and dirt bikes. He liked listening to music of all genres and was a Nannies boy. Dalton adored his fiancé and his children. He was a very loving person...