Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

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...

Jul 22, 2023

Joe Neil Durden, of Augusta, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023, at the age of 86. Mr. Durden proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was a member of The Baptist Tabernacle and hunting club at High Falls. He grew up farming and hunting, and fishing. Mr. Durden was a hard worker, and his family was...

Jul 21, 2023

Mrs. Susan Elaine Fielder (McMurtrey), age 73, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023, in Oxford, Ga. She was born on April 11, 1950, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Robert and Eloise McMurtrey. She is survived by her beloved and devoted husband of 53 years, Larry David Fielder, and her sons Brett (Jamie) and Michael (Lauren). She adored her four...

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...