Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

Dec 11, 2021

Melvin “Ralph” Grantham, age 79, of Covington, died Saturday, December 11, 2021. Born at Grady Hospital December 23, 1941, in Atlanta, Ga. Visitation and viewing to be held at the Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, Covington, Ga. on Thursday, December 16, 2021, between the hours of 2:00 P.M. and 3:00 P.M. Graveside Service to be held...

Dec 11, 2021

Virginia Cowan, of Conyers, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021, at the age of 80. Mrs. Cowan retired from Rockdale County School Systems where she worked in the cafeteria. She enjoyed working with her hands whether she was stitching, quilting, or doing jigsaw puzzles. Mrs. Cowan will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was preceded...

Dec 10, 2021

Guy Ronald “Ron” Barker was born in Atlanta, Ga on 2/25/1937 and went to be with his Lord and Savior on 12/10/2021. Ron grew up in Grant Park and attended Roosevelt High School in Atlanta.

He spent 28 years in the Navy. His first duty station was San Diego, where he attended a small SBC church, and...

Dec 10, 2021

Katherine Lane, of Covington, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021, at the age of 94. Mrs. Lane was a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church, in Tucker, Georgia and attended Highpoint Baptist Church. She enjoyed listening to music all day, attending the Fox Hunting Trials and Shriners Parades. Mrs. Lane loved helping others and was great cook who made the...

Dec 9, 2021

Eddie Sweat, of Madison, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021, at the age of 72. Mr. Sweat loved his country and honorably served in the United States Army where he was a E5 sergeant in the Vietnam War. He was a member and pillar of The Baptist Tabernacle where he was the longest tenured deacon for 30 years, chairman...

Dec 8, 2021

Martha (Jane) Malcom McCart, of Oxford, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at the age of 87. The McCart’s were owners of McCart’s Grocery and Gas. She could also be found under the hood of Pamela’s racecar, number 75. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, watching NASCAR racing with her daughter, and spending time with her family. In addition, Christmas was...

Dec 5, 2021

William “Bill” L. Decker, 74, passed away on Sunday December 5th 2021, at his home in Conyers, GA. He was the husband of Linda S. Decker, with whom he shared 36 years.

Born in Cartersville, GA, he was the son of Virginia Burns. He graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1969 with a BS in business...

Dec 4, 2021

James Kenneth Walden, of Covington, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021, at the age of 55. Mr. Walden was a singer and played in a band and composed all their songs. He played a variety of instruments including the guitar, drums, keyboard, and bass. Mr. Walden was a wonderful musician and a great artist. He loved riding his motorcycle....

Dec 4, 2021

Patricia Wilkerson, of Covington, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021, at the age of 77. Mrs. Wilkerson was a member of Stewart Community Church. She enjoyed crocheting and working on word find books. Mrs. Wilkerson loved watching westerns. She also had a big heart for animals. Mrs. Wilkerson was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Wilkerson, Sr.; parents,...

Dec 4, 2021

Janice McMillian, of Covington, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021, at the age of 84. Mrs. McMillian retired from Robertson Optical in Loganville. She was a resident of Covington for 38 years. Mrs. McMillian was very generous and loving towards her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee McMillian, Jr.; son, Darrell Conley; mother and...

Dec 2, 2021

Joyce Ann Crowe, of Byron, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021, at the age of 73. Mrs. Crowe enjoyed visiting different churches, as well as singing and being a part of a church choir. She loved to paint pictures and create sewing-made clothing. Mrs. Crowe had a passion for healthcare and taking care of herself and for others. She...

Dec 2, 2021

William Goss, of Covington, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021, at the age of 65. Mr. Goss took great pride in his job at the animal shelter. He enjoyed spending time at the pond and catching the turtles. Mr. Goss had a green thumb and was an excellent gardener. He appreciated a good meal, especially German food. Mr. Goss...

Nov 30, 2021

Junior Yelton, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at the age of 20. Junior enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching movies, and had a love for antique cars, and history. He was big a gamer and liked to play his Xbox. Junior had a big heart, loved his Lord and his family dearly. He was preceded in death...

Nov 30, 2021

Brenda Hepner, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at the age of 74. Mrs. Hepner was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the Atlanta Braves, Falcons and the Georgia Bulldogs. She was a hard worker, liked traveling with her husband and collecting cups. Mrs. Hepner was tender, kind and had a thankful heart who loved her...

Nov 28, 2021

James Carroll Justice, of Rutledge, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021, at the age of 81. Mr. Justice had a heart for God and attended First Baptist Church of Social Circle. As a man that loved the Lord, he was not afraid of witnessing and sharing his faith with others and praying for them. Additionally, Mr. Justice was an...

Nov 23, 2021

Doug Rithmire was born in a cotton patch in Anderson, Alabama on a late summer day in 1933.  He was the youngest of six children born to sharecroppers in a shack with no running water or electricity.  He grew up dirt poor, yet very loved and learned the value of hard work and family early on. During his early...

Nov 22, 2021

Thomas C. McGuire, Jr. (Tom) of Covington, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021, at the age of 79. Mr. McGuire was a native of Atlanta and attended Murphy High School, graduating class of 1960. He was a proud member of IBEW 613 where he served as president and business manager. Mr. McGuire was a good Christian man that loved...

Nov 21, 2021

Jeffrey M. Hobbins, of Social Circle, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021, at the age of 78. Mr. Hobbins grew up in Decatur, GA and had resided in Social Circle since 2015 where he was an active member of Social Circle Baptist and the Action Sunday school class. He worked for Browning Arms as a sales representative for over...

Nov 21, 2021

Henry Douglas Nix, of Covington, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021, at the age of 82. He was preceded in death by his parents Carl Nix and Dorothy Bray, and his loving wife of 53 years, Elaine Harper Nix. Mr. Nix proudly served his country in the United States Army.  He was skilled in multiple trades including construction and...

Nov 21, 2021

Larry Wade Kirkman, of Covington, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021, at the age of 78. Mr. Kirkman was born in Mount Airy, NC to the late Coy and Ruth Kirkman. He graduated from Cross Keys High School in 1961. Upon graduation from a Cross Keys, he attended Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC on a football scholarship until suffering...