Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

Nov 18, 2022

On Thursday, November 17, 2022. Constance (Connie) Wright went peacefully to be with her Lord. She was born Constance Perrin in Medford, MA in 1934 and lived in Winthrop, MA until they retired to Conyers, GA in 1985. Connie was 88 at the time of her passing. Connie was a wife to Ronnie for 67 years, during which time...

Nov 17, 2022

Charlie (Tex) Grover Evans, of Covington, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022, at the age of 77. Mr. Evans was a proud patriot and served in the Army National Guard. After his time in the military ended, he carved out a career working for Bell’s Grocery. Mr. Evans was a devout Christian and member of Covington Mill United Methodist...

Nov 16, 2022

Dr. F. Bruce Herrington, born March 18, 1938, died on November 16, 2022 at the age of 84, after a productive life of service. Bruce is predeceased by his beloved wife of 60 years, Emily Susanne Eady Herrington of Oxford, Georgia; his parents, Walter Frank Herrington and Mattie Barry Glass Herrington, and his brother David W. Herrington, Sr., all...

Nov 13, 2022

Larry Paul Campbell, of Madison, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022, at the age of 59. Mr. Campbell was a very hard worker and devoted to his wife and family. He lived life to the fullest, always had a great time, and a good sense of humor. He loved going to the beach and enjoyed watching the Georgia Bulldogs...

Nov 11, 2022

Lidiya Semenikhina, of Covington, passed away Friday, November 11, 2022, at the age of 89. Mrs. Semenikhina was born in Siberia and moved to the United States in 1997. She was a member of Zion Christian Church and a devout Christian who prayed regularly. During her retirement, Mrs. Semenikhina spent her day raising her grandchildren who she loved and...

Nov 10, 2022

Barry Lee Watts, of Social Circle, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022, at the age of 59.  Mr. Watts was a member of Truth Chapel in Loganville and enjoyed being a part of his church.  Mr. Watts was employed with Acuity Brands since 1981 and was highly regarded by his work family.  He enjoyed spending time outdoors, fishing, camping,...

Nov 8, 2022

Macel Patterson Lindsey went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 8, 2022, at the age of 95. A lifelong resident of Newton County, Mrs. Lindsey was a member of Porterdale Baptist Church where she taught Children's Sunday School, sang in the Choir and was a member of the Sadie Polson Women on Mission group. Even...

Nov 6, 2022

Joyce Ginn, of Jersey, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022, at the age of 88. Mrs. Ginn enjoyed working in her flower garden and delighted in talking about it. She was a great cook and her most notable meals were chicken pot pies and chicken stew. In her free time, Mrs. Ginn liked traveling to the mountains and camping....

Nov 4, 2022

Jerry Lee Green, of Social Circle, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022, at the age of 77. Mr. Green was a devout Christian, growing up in the First Baptist Church of Covington, and attended Mount Zion Baptist Church. He was employed with Bibb Manufacturing for over 40 years. Mr. Green graduated from Newton High School, Class of 1964. He...

Nov 4, 2022

Ann Mask, of Conyers, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022, at the age of 82. Mrs. Mask was a hard worker and employed as a court reporter for over 25 years. She was an avid reader and enjoyed arts and crafts, coloring, and graphic design. Additionally, Mrs. Mask cherished making memories with her friends in the community by playing...

Oct 30, 2022

Billy Banks, of Covington, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022, at the age of 88. Mr. Banks was a lifelong resident of Newton County where he was a faithful member of Julia A. Porter United Methodist Church. He retired from Mobil Chemical Company after several dedicated years. Mr. Banks enjoyed being outdoors, hunting and fishing, and drag racing in...

Oct 30, 2022

Virginia F. Shrader, of Oxford, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022, at the age of 96. Mrs. Shrader was a resident of Newton County since 1976. She enjoyed being outside whether she was riding trails on her Gator, tinkering in her rock garden, or riding horses in her younger years. In addition, Mrs. Shrader was a great piano player....

Oct 28, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we announce Dennis Dean Dieringer of Social Circle, Georgia, has been gathered up into the loving embrace of Jesus Christ. On Friday, October 28th--after a sudden downturn in health--Dennis completed his earthly pilgrimage and was carried into the presence of the Lord. Dr. Dieringer was two weeks shy of his 74th birthday.

Oct 28, 2022

Jack Pasco Hall, Jr., of Covington, passed away Friday, October 28, 2022, at the age of 68. Mr. Hall loved being outdoors whether he was out in the woods or fishing in younger years. He was a great daddy who worked hard to provide for his children and will be missed by all who knew him. Mr. Hall was...

Oct 28, 2022

Juritta Price Allen, of Covington, passed away Friday, October 28, 2022, at the age of 95. Mrs. Price was a devoted member of Julia A. Porter United Methodist Church for over 70 years where she taught Sunday School for 25 years. She loved cooking, sewing, and making all her grandchildren quilts. Mrs. Price always let her family know that...

Oct 27, 2022

Shelvia Jean Roden was a caring mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022, at the age of 85.

She was born to Elizabeth Raydelle and Robert L Hawkins on December 14, 1936 and loved spending time with her seven brothers and sisters. They recall her kindness and how talented she was at...

Oct 26, 2022

Patricia Ellis Day, of Oxford, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at the age of 86. Mrs. Day was a dedicated employee at Lithonia Lighting and was a representative for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). She enjoyed watching the Atlanta Braves play, taking pictures of her family, camping, and arts and crafts. But above all else, time spent with...

Oct 24, 2022

Jarrell Brandon Simms, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022, at the age of 42. Brandon was a fantastic artist who loved art and was very creative. He was a hard worker, always tinkering, and loved his computers. Brandon will be remembered as a great son who treasured his nieces and family. He was preceded in death by...

Oct 23, 2022

Mary Barton Turner, of Covington, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022, at the age of 81. A strong Christian woman, Mrs. Turner was a longtime resident of Covington where she was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church. She retired from the State of Georgia Rehabilitation Services after a dedicated 15 years. In her spare time, Mrs. Turner enjoyed gardening...

Oct 20, 2022

Dora “Deedy” Dianne (Shaw) Pate, 67, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2022, surrounded by family, and loved ones in Eagle, Colorado. Daughter of Marion Bernys Shaw and Annie Lucille Ivey Shaw. Deedy was born in Porterdale, GA on January 13, 1955. She was predeceased by her parents, MB and Lucille, sister Nadia Ann Coody...