Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

Jan 16, 2022

William Prendergast, of Social Circle, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022, at the age of 65. Mr. Prendergast was a proud Army Veteran. He had a larger-than-life personality who loved to tell stories and make people laugh. Mr. Prendergast enjoyed a lot of things in life such as fishing, shooting pool and throwing darts, and mowing the grass. In...

Jan 16, 2022

Clara Faye Sharpe, of Covington, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022, at the age of 87. For 42 years, Faye was the office manager for GA Communications. She was also a talented singer, floral arranger, and directed numerous weddings. Some of her hobbies included traveling, painting, and taking photos. Her home was always meticulously decorated for holidays. Faye and...

Jan 15, 2022

Kenneth Wayne Hessick, of Social Circle, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022, at the age of 59. Mr. Hessick graduated from Clyde High School, class of 1981, and was very close with them. He was a dedicated fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Browns, and Cleveland Indians. Mr. Hessick was loved by everyone. He cherished his family dearly....

Jan 14, 2022

Ruth Crowder, of Oxford, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022, at the age of 79. Mrs. Crowder was formerly of Conyers but had resided in Newton County for the last 41 years. She was a member of Tabor United Methodist Church, in Oxford. She retired from Kroger where she worked at both the Conyers and Covington locations. Mrs. Crowder...

Jan 13, 2022

Mazie Ann Cornett Davis

Wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 13, 2022, at the age of 84.

Mazie is survived by her three children, daughters Melody Moroni and Vicky [Shawn] Holmes, and son Russ [Tammy] Davis, twelve grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren,...

Jan 13, 2022

Weston Louise Barnette passed away on January 13, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Nettie Reagan Fuller; and son, Randy Williams. Weston was married to Tom Williams for 40 years and to Joe Barnette for two years. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Sammy & Martha Williams; daughter-in-law, Sharyn Williams; and sister,...

Jan 12, 2022

Janice Emma Queen, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at the age of 76. Mrs. Queen retired from Hercules after 30 years of employment. She enjoyed doing crafts and making dolls out of mop heads. She made Santa and Mrs. Claus dolls, and even rocking chairs for them to sit in. Mrs. Queen loved flowers and the...

Jan 12, 2022

Robert Charles Grant, Jr., of Covington, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at the age of 90. Mr. Grant was a proud patriot and served in the United States Air Force. After his military career ended, he became an educator for New York City from 1962 – 1976. Mr. Grant went on to retire as a principal in 1981....

Jan 11, 2022

Mary McLaughlin, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at the age of 78. Mary was a hairdresser of 60 years and started out washing hair at a young age in her Mother’s Stone Mountain, Ga. beauty shop. Mary continued on in her married life cutting and styling hair. She did it from “The Dining Room Table”. The...

Jan 11, 2022

JC Clack, 89, of Jackson, GA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 11, 2022 – 7 days short of his 90th birthday.

JC was born on January 18, 1932, at home in Seville, Georgia to Howard P. Clack and Irene Poss Clack. He was the oldest of 9 children. He...

Jan 11, 2022

Sherry Cartledge, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at the age of 56. Ms. Cartledge, a loving wife, mother, daughter, and sister was a dedicated employee at Leapin’ Lizards Pet Shop for 35 years where she built lasting friendships. She was very grounded in her Christian faith and was a prayer warrior. Though faced with many adversities,...

Jan 10, 2022

Danny Gardner, age 69, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022 at Piedmont Rockdale Hospital. Danny was preceded in death by his parents, Huey and Pearl Gardner; Sisters: Mary Graham and Anne Biladoux; and his Great-Granddaughter: Amara Phoenix Johnson.

Danny is survived by his wife, Mitzie Freeman Gardner to whom he was a loving and supportive husband of...

Jan 10, 2022

Curtis Donald Tucker, of Mansfield, passed away Monday, January  10, 2022, at the age of 86. Mr. Tucker proudly and honorably served his country in the United States Army after having his cousin sign for him to join at the age of 17. He was a veteran of the Korean War and Vietnam War. Mr. Tucker loved his country...

Jan 10, 2022

Jeremy Kitchens, of Conyers, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022, at the age of 44. Jeremy grew up in Oxford and for the last 29 years, he lived in Conyers. He was a dedicated employee with the City of Covington since 1997. He started out doing ground maintenance then eventually transferred to the electric department. During Jeremy’s career he...

Jan 6, 2022

Winola Bush Claville, of Covington, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022, at the age of 103. Mrs. Claville lived in Dahlonega for 24 years prior to moving to Covington. She was a former member of Dahlonega Baptist Church and was an active member of Oxford Baptist Church. In Mrs. Claville’s younger days, she was Registered Nurse at Tampa General ...

Jan 5, 2022

Harold (Bo) Bradford, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at the age of 85. Mr. Bradford was a member of Love Joy United Methodist Church and a dedicated employee with the City of Covington for 30 years, retiring as superintendent of the water and sewer department. He always took advantage of additional learning opportunities to better serve...

Jan 3, 2022

Carol “Rocky” Adams, of Social Circle, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022, at the age of 84. Born in Augusta, Mrs. Adams graduated from Grady High School and then went on to graduate from Georgia State University. She married the love of her life, Donald, on September 14, 1957. Mrs. Adams lived in Stone Mountain for over 30 years...

Jan 1, 2022

Patti King, a lifelong resident of Covington, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022, at the age of 64. Born Thursday, May 30, 1957, Patti was a graduate of Newton County High School and a vital member of her hometown community. People were drawn to her warm personality, and over the years, she developed a close-knit circle of dear friends....

Dec 31, 2021

James Claude “Bubba” Russell, of Covington, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021, at the age of 81. Mr. Russell never met a stranger and enjoyed talking and telling jokes. He loved food, enjoyed a good buffet, grocery shopping, and was an honorary patron of Tubby Toms. Mr. Russell liked to collect cars, baseball caps, and watches, and in his...

Dec 31, 2021

Linda R. Batchelor, of Covington, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021, at the age of 76. Mrs. Batchelor was a wonderful homemaker and took immense pride in raising her children. She loved the peace and contentment she had with her husband, Leonard, by her side. In her free time, Mrs. Batchelor liked to cook, sew, flower garden, and spend...