Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

Aug 6, 2021

Robert Matthew Stone, age 38, of Covington, passed away August 6, 2021. Robert, as he was known to his friends and co-workers, worked for the United States Patent and Trademark Office as a patent examiner. He had many friends in Virginia, Savannah, and Covington and was dearly loved by all of them. Robert traveled across the East Coast playing...

Aug 5, 2021

Debbie Biddy, of Eatonton, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021, at the age of 67. Mrs. Biddy was the daughter of a military family who grew up in a multitude of places but has called Lake Oconee her home for over the last 20 years. She retired from both Lithonia Lighting and Walmart in Eatonton. Mrs. Biddy will be...

Aug 3, 2021

Eric Harold Ledford of Covington, GA passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 3, 2021, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA after fighting a 13-year battle with heart disease.

Eric was born on March 10, 1961 in Copperhill, Tn. He was 60 years old. Eric is survived by his wife Renee Hood Kitchens of Covington, GA, stepson...

Aug 1, 2021

Mercer Collins, of Oxford, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021, at the age of 74. Mr. Collins proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1965 – 1969. He was a member of Golden Fleece Lodge #6 for 51 years, a member of First Baptist Church of Covington and attended services at Stewart Community Church. Mr. Collins...

Aug 1, 2021

Frances M. Thomson Swigart, of Covington, passed away August 1, 2021, at 94 years of age.  Mrs. Swigart was a devoted and active member of Porterdale Baptist Church, as well as participating in the Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief Team efforts.  She was preceded in death by her first husband, Albert E. Thomson; second husband, Robert H. Swigart; and parents,...

Aug 1, 2021

Carolyn Nelms, of Covington, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021, at the age of 90. Mrs. Nelms was a resident of Covington for over 21 years. She carved out a career and retired from the dentistry profession. Mrs. Nelms enjoyed family gatherings and entertaining during the holidays, especially Christmas! She had a big heart for her family and loved...

Jul 31, 2021

Donald Corbin Buckelew, Sr., of Covington, passed away July 31, 2021, at the age of 76. Mr. Buckelew was a proud patriot, proudly serving in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam Era, stationed in Goosebay, Labrador, Canada in telecommunications. While in the Air Force, he participated in lightweight boxing. After his service with the military ended, he carved...

Jul 30, 2021

Charles Edward Galloway, Sr., of Covington, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021, at the age of 90. Mr. Galloway was a proud patriot, serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He enjoyed being out in his garden tending to it. Mr. Galloway loved his birds, Ollie and Molly, and his 3 cats. He had a big heart...

Jul 28, 2021

Audie Mae Wilson Loyd, of Mansfield, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at the age of 93. Mrs. Loyd was a devout Christian and lover of the Lord. She enjoyed playing the piano and dancing. Mrs. Loyd adored her sons and her whole family. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert A. Wilson, Sr.; husband; Henry...

Jul 27, 2021

Collier Howard Rowe, of Oxford, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at the age of 79. Mr. Rowe was a proud patriot, serving in the National Guard. He enjoyed teeing up the greens playing golf. Mr. Rowe spent most of the time with his grandkids and loved every moment spent with them. Mr. Rowe was preceded in death by...

Jul 26, 2021

Arnold “Butch” Parker, Sr., of Social Circle, passed away Monday, July 26, 2021, at the age of 88. Mr. Parker retired from General Motors at the Lakewood plant after 26 years of service. He enjoyed the outdoors, spending his days deer hunting, fishing, and gardening vegetables. Mr. Parker loved his family and spending time with them, making memories with...

Jul 26, 2021

Betty Jo Owensby, of Covington, passed away Monday, July 26, 2021, at the age of 88. Mrs. Owensby was a devout Christian and member of The Baptist Tabernacle. She enjoyed being outside in her garden, doing yardwork, and fishing. Additionally, she liked singing, sewing, cooking, housekeeping, and collecting antiques, specifically crystal and china. Mrs. Owensby loved to travel, meeting...

Jul 25, 2021

Kenneth Daniel Chambers, of Oxford, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021, at the age of 41. Kenny loved to make people laugh and enjoyed hunting, camping, and watching NASCAR, but most of all, he loved cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs. He loved his family dearly - especially his granddaughter, Nevaeh who he loved to spoil. Kenny will be remembered...

Jul 24, 2021

Dana “Snuffy” Gladue, of Mansfield, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021, at the age of 60. Mr. Gladue had a passion for helping others and loved contributing to the American Cancer Society. He enjoyed joking around with his family and friends and loved them dearly. Mr. Gladue was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Lavine Gladue.

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Jul 24, 2021

Bernice McClurg, of Social Circle, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021, at the age of 89. Mrs. McClurg was a faithful member of St. Augustine’s Catholic Church. In her spare time, she enjoyed embroidering, tending to her vegetable and flower garden, reading, and going antiquing. Mrs. McClurg will be remembered as a kind and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and...

Jul 21, 2021

Bobby Ray Crane, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at the age of 78. Mr. Crane took great pride in his work ethic, working for Alcan Cable Company in Decatur, from 1961 – 1982, and retiring from Sweetheart Plastics in Conyers in 2002, and from Newton County Public Schools as a bus driver in 2012. After his...

Jul 21, 2021

Mariya D. Rachkovskaya, of Conyers, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at the age of 84.

Survivors include step-children, Sergey Rachkovskiy, Tatiana Shvets, Yevgenia Cheban, Vera Lozovan, Svetlana Zheru; 19 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Sima and Lidiaye Kifyak

A Funeral Service for Mrs. Rachkoyskaya will be held Sunday, July 25, 2021, 3:00 P.M.,...

Jul 20, 2021

Craig Eugene Redick, age 73, of Oxford, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 after a long battle with multiple health issues.  Despite his pain, his positive attitude and upbeat spirit were inspiring. He was a man of many talents with a quick wit and a generous nature. He was a gunsmith, former owner of Happy Trails Sporting Goods, and...

Jul 20, 2021

Gloria Hinton (Thompson), of Covington, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at the age of 87. Gloria had a strong work ethic, retiring from Sweetheart Plastics and Exchange Bank. She enjoyed reading, traveling, and working in her yard, as well as watching the Braves and Georgia Bulldogs. Gloria was a great cook, especially when making breakfast. She was a...

Jul 17, 2021

Willis “Randy” Poling, of Conyers, Georgia, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021, at the age of 64. Mr. Poling was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia, and raised on the family dairy farm in West Milford, West Virginia. As a young man, he was an eagle scout and member of the Clarksburg FFA chapter. He was a hunter, trap and...