Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

Oct 20, 2022

Sandy Briscoe, a Covington resident for 33 years, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022, at the age of 62. Mrs. Briscoe was passionate about teaching and was employed with the Newton County School System for 14 years and with Social Circle City Schools for 7 years. Prior to answering her calling for teaching, she was a Certified Public Accountant...

Oct 20, 2022

William (Bill) Clark Strom, Jr. passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022 after a valiant battle with cancer.

Bill was a 1968 graduate of Irvington High School in Fremont, CA. In 1972, he graduated from Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska, where he majored in Math. He continued his education at Pacific Coast Banking School in Seattle, Washington....

Oct 15, 2022

Michael Fulton McCollum, 74, son of Leon and Joan McCollum, passed away on October 15, 2022. He was born in Atlanta, Ga and graduated from East Atlanta High School. Following High School, he served honorably in the US Army and was a combat veteran of the Vietnam War.

His lifelong, proud achievement as a Lineman took him...

Oct 15, 2022

Betty Rivers Bellairs, of Covington, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2022, at the age of 93. Mrs. Bellairs attended the University of Georgia, where she obtained a master’s degree in social work and was the first graduate in the program. She was an avid Bulldogs fan and traveled near and far for games. In 2006, she was named the...

Oct 14, 2022

Anthony Todd Hunt, of Oxford, passed away Friday October 14, 2022 at the age of 56. He was proud to have received his title "Junk Car King" by none other than Johnathan Sackie Seabourn and is now hauling in heaven. Todd was a man of mischief and many opinions, a master of spinning tales, and always eager for a...

Oct 14, 2022

Helen Martin Sullivan, 94, passed away Friday, October 14, 2022.  She was born September 16, 1928 in Porterdale, Georgia to Ruth Harper Martin and Brown (Turk) Martin.  She had wonderful memories of growing up in the close-knit Porterdale community, and she often told stories about her happy childhood.  She graduated from Porterdale High School in 1945, and then went...

Oct 13, 2022

Lenora June Boyce, of Covington, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022, at the age of 87. Mrs. Boyce enjoyed getting dressed up, shopping, going out to eat, and country music. When she was not out and about, she enjoyed crocheting and doing crossword puzzles. Mrs. Boyce loved all her grandchildren, with or without fur. She was preceded in death...

Oct 13, 2022

Gloria Dean Parnell, of Covington, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022, at the age of 89. Mrs.  Parnell was a very independent woman and hard worker. She was extremely opinionated, strong willed, and straightforward with everyone. Mrs. Parnell was family oriented and very giving to her loved ones. She adored her family and treasured spending time with them. Mrs....

Oct 12, 2022

Rodney Wiggins, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at the age of 60. Mr. Wiggins was a hardworking and dedicated employee of Universal Steel Incorporated for over 44 years. He enjoyed going fishing, especially at his favorite location Lakeview in Covington. Mr. Wiggins took great pride in his clown figurine and rooster collection. He loved taking trips...

Oct 11, 2022

Dorothy M. Dodson, of Conyers, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at the age of 88. Ms. Dodson was a member of First Baptist Church of Conyers. She was a co-owner of Triad, Inc. for over 35 years. Ms. Dodson loved to play bridge and belonged to several bridge clubs in Covington. In her younger years, she was...

Oct 11, 2022

Kathy Dally, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at the age of 80. A lifelong resident of Newton County where she was a member of Starrsville United Methodist Church. She attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and was a dedicated employee of Loyal Gas for 22 years. In her spare time, Mrs. Dally enjoyed growing and selling vegetables,...

Oct 11, 2022

Kitty Darline Banks, of Winder, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at the age of 68. Mrs. Banks was a kind-hearted soul who had a lot of friends. She was always smiling, funny, and had a positive outlook on life. Mrs. Banks enjoyed dancing, Classic Rock music, going to the beach, flowers, and car rides. In addition, she liked...

Oct 9, 2022

David Thomas Sullivan, of Oxford, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022, surrounded by his family, at the age of 64. Mr. Sullivan was employed by Georgia Power and retired after 40 years of dedicated service. He was a former Shriner and Mason. Mr. Sullivan enjoyed golfing, spending time with his family, and vacationing on Treasure Island, Florida. Mr. Sullivan...

Oct 8, 2022

Nancy Urban, of Covington, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022, at the age of 59. Mrs. Urban lived life to the fullest, never met a stranger, and enjoyed ringing the Salvation Army bell. She enjoyed twirling her baton, indulging in a little can of Coca-Cola, and cleaning. Mrs. Urban loved her family dearly and adored spending time with them....

Oct 6, 2022

Dennis Matthew Hart, 78, of Monticello, GA, passed away on October 6, 2022, after a long illness.  He was born April 25, 1944, in Conemaugh, PA, the son of Matthew Francis and Agnes Cecilia (Harlan) Hart.

Dennis graduated from Central Catholic High School, Class of 1962.  Following graduation, he served in the United States Air Force specializing...

Oct 5, 2022

Jesus Felipe Moreno, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at the age of 20.

A Funeral Service for Jesus will be held Sunday, October 16, 2022, 1:00 P.M., at the First Baptist Church of Conyers, 2100 GA-138, in Conyers. Friends are invited to visit with the family at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access...

Oct 5, 2022

Jesus Salvador Ayala Serrano, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at the age of 52.

A Funeral Service for Jesus will be held Sunday, October 16, 2022, 1:00 P.M., at the First Baptist Church of Conyers, 2100 GA-138, in Conyers. Friends are invited to visit with the family at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215...

Oct 5, 2022

Santos Marquez Borja, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at the age of 60.

A Funeral Service for Santos will be held Sunday, October 16, 2022, 1:00 P.M., at the First Baptist Church of Conyers, 2100 GA-138, in Conyers, with interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park, 1111 Access Road, in Covington. Friends are invited to...

Oct 4, 2022

Thurmon Delton Stapp, Sr., of Covington, Georgia, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at home with his family by his side. He worked as a plumber for Local 72 Atlanta Plumbers and Pipefitters for 59 years. He was a founding member of Newton Baptist Church. Mr. Stapp was a veteran with nine years of service to his country...

Oct 1, 2022

Terry Michelle Pickens, of Covington, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022, at the age of 55. Mrs. Pickens was a member of Abiding Grace Lutheran Church. She loved her job working with special needs kids and had a special bond with each of them. In her spare time, Mrs. Pickens enjoyed dancing and live music, traveling to the beach,...