Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

Jan 11, 2023

Melvin Ronald Bartlett, age 86, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023. The oldest son of Melvin and Kathryn Bartlett, he was born in Scottsbluff, NE in 1936, and graduated from Scottsbluff High School, class of 1954. Mr. Bartlett served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked in the meat packing industry for over 50 years. Mr....

Jan 11, 2023

Alvin Hawkins, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at the age of 93. Mr. Hawkins was a hard worker who provided for his family. He always held a second part-time job along with his regular full-time job and worked on lawnmowers at his home. Over the years, Mr. Hawkins worked for Perry Kirkland, Ferly Robinson, and Joel...

Jan 7, 2023

Mr. Joseph Reese Plunkett of Covington, Georgia, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023, at the age of 75.

Joe is survived by his wife of 37 years, Gail Plunkett; son, Shane Plunkett; sisters, Yvonne Wilson, Denise Martin; brother, Scott Plunkett; and aunt, Barbara Palmer; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, and lots of loving friends.

Jan 6, 2023

James E. (Jim) Stalvey, Sr., of Covington, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023, at the age of 80. Jim Stalvey began his restaurant career in Covington, Georgia in 1972, with the purchase of the Crest Restaurant. Over the next 50 plus years, he opened 15 more restaurants in and around the Covington area. Jim loved Covington, the support of...

Jan 6, 2023

Geraldine McKinley, of Locust Grove, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023, at the age of 90. Ms. McKinley held many occupations including retail sales manager and waitressing before carving out a career as a bookkeeper for over 20 years. She attended Central High School, in Muncie, Indiana. Born in Shelby County, Tennessee, Ms. McKinley moved to Muncie, Indiana when...

Jan 5, 2023

Merle Russell Moore, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away January 5, 2023. She was 95 years old. Mrs. Moore resided in Decatur, Georgia for over 40 years and in Conyers, Georgia for the past 16 years.

Mrs. Moore enjoyed gardening from an early age and especially enjoyed sharing her plants and flowers with neighbors and family....

Jan 4, 2023

Julian Otto “Buster” Gregory, Jr. (83), of Covington, Georgia went to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Buster was born December, 21, 1939 in Collins, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julian Otto Gregory and Edith Gregory of Seaville, Georgia; his wife, Marilyn; and son, Jeb. Buster is survived by: his son Joel and...

Jan 3, 2023

Joy Hester, of Oxford, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at the age of 63. Joy loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren. She loved the Lord and tried to raise her children with proper etiquette. Joy never met a stranger, never judged anyone and everyone she met was a friend. She enjoyed looking after her family...

Jan 2, 2023

Lucille Fuller, of Covington, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023, at the age of 87. Mrs. Fuller was a devout Christian and attended Central Community Church, in Covington. She was extremely kind and had a big heart for helping others in need. Mrs. Fuller was mischievous and a trickster. She enjoyed staying in the comfort of her own home....

Jan 2, 2023

Vivian Barnes, of Conyers, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023, at the age of 94. Mrs. Barnes was a member of Highland Park Baptist Church and Eastern Star. She was the owner of Conyers Jewelers for 73 years and worked for First National Bank in Atlanta for 20 years. In her spare time, Mrs. Barnes enjoyed going to antique...

Jan 1, 2023

Donald Cook, of Covington, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023, at the age of 83. Mr. Cook was a member of Eastridge Community Church and a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. He enjoyed listening to country music, dancing at the American Legion, and going on vacations and road trips. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Jan 1, 2023

Deborah Beam Hanson, of Oxford, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023, at the age of 71. Deborah and Gary started their life together over 56 years ago and were members of Stewart Community Church. She spent her career working in daycare and was Mrs. Deborah to many. She loved every child like her own and never forgot a face. ...

Jan 1, 2023

Fred Taylor, of Covington, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023, at the age of 86. Mr. Taylor was a Covington Resident for 28 years where he was a member of East Newton Baptist Church. He was a truck driver for the city of Atlanta and retired from McLean Trucking and Yellow Freight. Mr. Taylor enjoyed watching NASCAR and tinkering...

Dec 31, 2022

Jane Elizabeth Tebault, a native of St. Augustine, Florida, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022, at the age of 63. Jane enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting, fishing, and doing yardwork. Additionally, she loved traveling, especially to the beach. Jane was a kind, generous, and selfless woman; doing more for others than she did for herself. she had a big...

Dec 25, 2022

Sylvia Davis, of Conyers, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022, at the age of 74. Mrs. Davis was a devoted member of Zion Baptist Church. Over the years she enjoyed playing the organ and piano for various churches. Mrs. Davis was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who would do anything for her family. She was preceded in death...

Dec 25, 2022

Lottie Shropshire Portwood, of Oxford, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022, at the age of 89. Mrs. Portwood was a devout Christian and heavily involved member of the First Baptist Church of Covington. She had a big heart for others and volunteered as an Auxiliary for the Newton County Hospital. Mrs. Portwood loved baking in her spare time and...

Dec 22, 2022

Jill O’Kelley Knight, of Covington, passed away on December 22, 2022, at the age of 65. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ruben and Bobbye O’Kelley. Mrs. Knight enjoyed fishing, playing computer games, watching crime shows on television and dancing. Jill’s best friend was her golden retriever, Cinnamon. Cinnamon was by her side when she passed away....

Dec 21, 2022

Robert Livingston Hicks, Sr., of Covington, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at the age of 75. Mr. Hicks was a devout Christian and member of Eastridge Community Church. He was the founder of Golden Rule Automotive, in Covington. Mr. Hicks was also a grief counselor and certified scuba diver. He had a lifelong love of cars and was...

Dec 18, 2022

Carol Key, of Covington, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022, at the age of 80. Mrs. Key currently attended Eastridge Community Church and was a past member of Trinity Presbyterian Church. She directed numerous Vacation Bible Schools, taught Children’s Sunday School, and led adult Precept Bible studies. Mrs. Key had a natural talent for sewing and creative crafts –...

Dec 15, 2022

Alma Jo Townley, of Oxford, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022, at the age of 82. Mrs. Townley enjoyed spending time completing word finds, gardening, and appreciating the simple beauty of flowers. Additionally, she took pride in her cooking and baking, making delicious chocolate and caramel cakes for friends and family to enjoy. Mrs. Townley loved going out to...