Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

Feb 20, 2022

Jerry Leon Ford, Sr., of Conyers, passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022, at the age of 77. Mr. Ford loved going to Calvary Baptist Church, and was married to the love of his life, Jo-Ann, for 55 years. He was the eldest son of 14 children and helped his mother raise and support his younger siblings. In his spare...

Feb 19, 2022

Henry Scott Ashley, of Conyers, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022, at the age of 24. Henry loved to go camping and fishing, especially at Hard Labor Creek, and in his younger days was a Boy Scout. He had a beautiful soul and enjoyed playing his guitar and singing. Henry was very thoughtful and respectful, and though he overcame...

Feb 19, 2022

Donna Miller, of Covington, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022, at the age of 74. Mrs. Miller retired from Marryvale in the memory care department. Once she retired, her grandchildren became her whole world. Mrs. Miller was a dedicated fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes and enjoyed watching them play football. She loved the Northeast; especially the Great Lakes...

Feb 18, 2022

Carole Diane Beatrice, of Covington, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022, at the age of 63. Mrs. Beatrice was very active, always going on long walks and to the gym, and running in marathons. She was selfless and strong and loved doing things for others – as well as being an organ donor. In her spare time, she enjoyed...

Feb 18, 2022

Linda Sue Tilson, of Covington, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022, at the age of 72. Mrs. Tilson was born April 23, 1949, in Porterdale, Georgia. She was a member of Stewart Community Church and adored her church family. Mrs. Tilson was married for 52 years to her high school sweetheart, Jerry Tilson. She enjoyed spending time with her...

Feb 17, 2022

Tommy Smith, of Social Circle, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022, at the age of 83. Mr. Smith was in business with his son, Todd, and he retired in 2010. He was a people person with a great sense of humor and lots of friends. Mr. Smith was a member of the “hubclub”, an informal club of old timers...

Feb 12, 2022

June Elizabeth Oglesby, of Newborn, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022, at the age of 75. Mrs. Oglesby was an amazing and loving wife, mother, and mema. Her smile and laughter were true blessings that her family will remember most about her. Mrs. Oglesby was the center of her family. She was an outstanding lady who will be sorely...

Feb 12, 2022

Helen Nabors, of Covington, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022, at the age of 92. Mrs. Nabors was an avid church goer and member of Community Worship International Church, in Milstead, formerly known as Church of the Lord Jesus Christ. She was a wonderful cook and made the family dinner every Sunday. Mrs. Nabors had a great spirit, and...

Feb 10, 2022

Hazel Dobbs Stowe, of Covington, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022, at the age of 100. Born March 19, 1921, to the late Jesse Lewis and Clara Nelms Dobbs, she was born and raised in the Almon Community. She had deep family roots at Shiloh United Methodist Church where her grandfather, John Robert Dobbs, was listed as one the...

Feb 10, 2022

William “Bill” Daniel, of Covington, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022, at the age of 83. Mr. Daniel worked his whole life in the dairy industry and retired from Jolley’s Dairy, in Covington. He was a selfless man always offering acts of kindness and helping the elderly with their yardwork. In his spare time, Mr. Daniel enjoyed taking trips...

Feb 9, 2022

Rhetta Akamatsu of Kennesaw, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at the age of 70. Our beloved Rhetta has been many things to many people. She was an Author, a supporter of the arts, and a staple of the Atlanta blues community. But most of all, she was a loving wife, a wonderful mother and an affectionate grandmother. Some...

Feb 8, 2022

Beverly Ann Taylor, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at the age of 85. Mrs. Taylor was an avid reader and enjoyed collecting books and traveling in her spare time. She was a longtime member of High Point Baptist Church. Mrs. Taylor loved her family dearly and will be missed by all.

She was preceded...

Feb 7, 2022

Gloria Corry Marsh, of Conyers, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022, at the age of 71.

Gloria was born on September 27, 1950, to the late Jesse and Lucy Pickett Corry in Salisbury, North Carolina. Gloria attended Livingstone College and later in life she graduated with an Associate’s Degree from DeKalb College.

Gloria was married...

Feb 7, 2022

Dorothy “Dot” Dalton O’Kelley, of Covington, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022, at the age of 77. Mrs. O’Kelley was born and raised in Walton County and attended DeKalb Technical College where she obtained her certificate in early childhood care and education. She was a current member of Newton Baptist Church and was a past member of Cornish Mountain...

Feb 6, 2022

James “Jim” Hardeman Wiley, a Covington resident for over 30 years, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022, at the age of 56. Jim was a licensed CPA and retired from the US Department of Education as a financial analyst. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Georgia. Jim was a “true rockhound” amateur lapidaring and...

Feb 5, 2022

Marjorie “Margie” Lackey, of Covington, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022, at the age of 91. Mrs. Lackey was born in Saginaw, Alabama on September 22, 1930. She moved to Atlanta as a young married woman. After some time, Mrs. Lackey moved to the Starrsville community where she resided for many years. She was a faithful member of Starrsville...

Feb 4, 2022

Yvonne Bailey Moore, of Covington, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022, at the age of 83. Mrs. Moore attended Salem United Methodist Church for 52 years. She was a member and president of Otis Nixon Sunday School Class and was also a member and president of United Methodist Women and started the first young people’s group under 12 years...

Feb 4, 2022

Loyal Henry Allen, 84, of Oxford, formerly of Albany, died Friday, February 4, 2022 at his home.

His graveside service will be 3:00 Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Crown Hill Cemetery with Rev. Kevin Wilhite of Oxford Baptist Church officiating.

A native of Doerun, Mr. Allen was a graduate of Doerun High School and had...

Feb 4, 2022

Clarissa (Clarice) Simons, of Covington, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022, at the age of 90.  Ms. Simons graduated from Covington High School in May of 1949. She then married and lived on the University of Georgia campus in marital housing. Ms. Simons moved to Greensboro, North Carolina and resided there for 12 years. She moved to Gainesville in...

Feb 3, 2022

Bobbie Delores Roberson, of Conyers, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022, at the age of 54. Delores dedicated her life to her grandchildren and teaching. She was an educator for Newton County for over 20 years. Delores had a big heart for animals and her foster dogs. She was a member of the daughters of the American Revolution. In...