Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

Mar 10, 2022

Diane Elizabeth Watson, of Covington, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022, at the age of 80. Mrs. Watson was a dedicated employee of Piedmont Moulding where she retired after many years. In her free time, she enjoyed relaxing on her back porch with her cat, Frisky, while drinking a cup of coffee, spur-of-the-moment trips to the mountains and the...

Mar 5, 2022

Jeremy Stephen Roden, of Covington, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022, at the age of 49.

One warm August day in 1972 a very small baby was born three months early. There was only one hospital in Georgia (Grady Hospital) that could save his life. A hospital that saved premature babies. Jeremy was born at 3 pounds...

Mar 5, 2022

John Chesnut, of Covington, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022, at the age of 77. Mr. Chesnut was a graduate of Newton County High School and Georgia Southwestern State University; and earned his Master’s Degree in finance from Louisiana State University. He was a dedicated employee at Bank of Covington and Main Street Bank for over 30 years. Mr....

Mar 5, 2022

Charlotte C. Wilson, of Covington, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022, at the age of 85. Mrs. Wilson was a dedicated member of Grace Baptist Church and the activity director at Orange Blossom RV Resort. She always put God first and family second. Social in nature, Mrs. Wilson enjoyed Karaoke, playing cards, Bingo, and traveling. In addition, she enjoyed...

Mar 4, 2022

Larry Eugene Haulk, Jr., of Covington, passed away Friday, March 4, 2022, at the age of 61. Mr. Haulk was a graduate of Loganville High School, a charming “Red Devil”, and owned and operated Big A Auto Parts in Olde Town Conyers. He was a free-spirited man who never met a stranger. Mr. Haulk enjoyed the simple things in...

Mar 4, 2022

Chris Byrd, of Covington, passed away Friday, March 4, 2022, at the age of 37. Chris was a country boy that loved to go fishing and watch racing. He had a heart of gold and was determined to help anyone and everyone that needed it. Chris cared deeply for those that were in his life and supported their endeavors....

Mar 3, 2022

Beuna “Be” Baker, formerly of Scottsboro, Alabama, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022, at the age of 72. Mrs. Baker received a degree in secondary education with an emphasis in biology and chemistry at the University of North Alabama. Later she did graduate work in biology at Georgia State University. In addition, Mrs. Baker was a dedicated biology teacher...

Mar 2, 2022

Kathryn Knight, of Monticello, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at the age of 95. Mrs. Knight was a member of Mount Tabor Methodist Church and had a great love for her Lord. She was very outgoing, funny, and enjoyed life. In her spare time, Mrs. Knight enjoyed baking and spending time with her family – especially her grandchildren....

Mar 1, 2022

James Laudermilk, Sr., of Social Circle, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at the age of 73. Mr. Laudermilk was the owner of Triple J Transport in Newton County. He enjoyed spending time outdoors and in the woods hunting. Mr. Laudermilk also coached Little League Football. He loved his family and adored his wife. Mr. Laudermilk was preceded in...

Mar 1, 2022

Charlotte Burris of Covington, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022, at the age of 81.

We were so blessed to have Charlotte Burris as a Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, She was the glue that held our family together and we will miss her dearly.

She was more than just a mother, grandmother, and...

Feb 26, 2022

Danny Criswell, of Covington, passed away Saturday, February 26, 2022, at the age of 77. Mr. Criswell proudly served his country in the United States Army, joining at the age of 17. He was a lifelong resident of Newton County, attended Sewell Methodist Church, and was the owner and operator of Criswell Tile and Contractor. Mr. Criswell was musically...

Feb 25, 2022

Angela Castle, of Covington, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022, at the age of 79. Mrs. Castle was born in Trinidad and lived in many different places throughout her life. She moved to Venezuela in the late 60’s, moved to Italy a few years later after that, then to Far Rockway with her sisters in the early 70’s, Jamaica...

Feb 25, 2022

Willis Michael Rosser, of Social Circle, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022, at the age of 72. Mr. Rosser was a devout Christian and loved the Lord. He was married to his loving wife for 50 years and he adored her. Mr. Rosser loved his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed playing ball, hide and seek, and tag with his...

Feb 24, 2022

We are terribly saddened to announce the unexpected passing of Janet Montgomery Barnhardt at the age of 54 on February 24th, 2022. Our family is absolutely devastated by her loss and are completely unprepared for this tragedy. We are still gathering information regarding her passing and respectfully ask for privacy during this difficult time.

Born on November...

Feb 23, 2022

Gregory Harold Harper, of Covington, Ga., passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Greg was born on January 16, 1960, to Harold and Margaret Harper. After graduating from Newton High School, Greg served 42 years as a dedicated employee of AT&T as a Lineman/OPT. Greg was also an Eagle Scout, Freemason, and longtime member of High Point Baptist Church.

Feb 22, 2022

Kenneth A. Cummings, of Walnut Grove, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at the age of 74. Mr. Cummings was a member of Harvest Baptist Church. He loved the outdoors, the ocean, lakes, camping and boating. He loved God, church and his family, and those grandchildren were the apple of his eye.

He was preceded in death...

Feb 21, 2022

REVEREND REGINALD COLEMAN HENRY, “Pastor Reg”, 72, passed away Monday, February 21st 2022 from natural causes at his country home in Covington, Georgia. Born in Porterdale, GA on February 10 1950, Reginald was a Newton County native. He was a member of the Newton County High School Class of 1969 and a ranking member of the Newton County Blue...

Feb 21, 2022

Minnie Bruce, of Covington, passed away Monday, February 21, 2022, at the age of 85. Mrs. Bruce was a longtime resident of the Almon Community where she was a member of Almon Baptist Church for over 70 years, and President of the Almon Ladies Club. She was very charitable and selfless, always sharing her love with her family and...

Feb 21, 2022

Stacey Litwiller, of Porterdale, passed away Monday, February 21, 2022, at the age of 60.

She is survived by her son, Jason Lindsey (Kacie); grandchildren, Skyler Lindsey, Logan Lindsey, Carter Lindsey, Madison Lindsey; great-granddaughter, Adelyn Lindsey; siblings, April Suttles (Billy), Tim Anderson (Denise), Jan Schick (Frank).

A Memorial Service will be held Thursday,...

Feb 20, 2022

Donald Gene Smith “Red” was born on June 10, 1940, and entered Heaven on February 20, 2022. Mr. Smith took great joy in sitting under his carport and tell stories to whoever would stop and sit awhile. He had a special place in his heart for his farm and the critters that lived there. Mr. Smith always checked on...