Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

Nov 12, 2020

Robert Arnold Sills of Social Circle, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020, at the age of 79. Mr. Sills was a member of Eastridge Community Church for 26 years where he enjoyed serving communion. He was a graduate of Stone Mountain High School, attended the University of West Georgia, and was an Alumni of the University of Georgia. Mr....

Nov 12, 2020

Earsie Eloise Cartledge of Oxford, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020, at the age of 90. Ms. Cartledge was an exceptional cook and was known for making her famous lemon pound cakes. Although those closest to her affectionately referred to her as “feisty”, she loved her family dearly and treasured the time spent with them – especially her daughter,...

Nov 11, 2020

Margie Lee Rogers, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at the age of 84. Ms. Rogers was a lifelong member of the Covington community and the first resident of the newly-built Covington Manor Nursing Home, now PruittHealth. She had a kind greeting for everyone she met and a sweet, warm smile that could melt your heart…to know...

Nov 10, 2020

Raymond L. Wilson of Henry County, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at the age of 80. Mr. Wilson enjoyed playing pool, tinkering with his computer and watching TV; he especially liked westerns and Law and Order. Mr. Wilson loved his wife, children, and grandchildren unconditionally and will be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in...

Nov 9, 2020

SFC Nikyisha (Kyisha) Tamara Boyd was born in Queens, New York and then raised in Florida. She attended and graduated from Gateway High school in Kissimmee, FL. After she joined the Army in Tampa, FL. She resided in Fayetteville, NC as SFC until she passed away early November of 2020 at the age of 35. Kyisha proudly served her...

Nov 9, 2020

Jeanne Shropshire Adams

During her nearly 64 years of parenting and volunteering, Jeanne Shropshire Adams dispensed advice liberally. Her children would agree that it was her favorite thing to do. One bit of wisdom she lived was: “To have friends, you have to be a friend.” She embraced that spirit throughout her life.

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Nov 8, 2020

With deep sadness and much love, the family of Wilburn Thomas Keel Sr. (Billy) of Conyers, GA announce his peaceful passing on November 8, 2020.  He was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi on August 13, 1938 to Pleasant and Polly Keel.  He was a truly inspiring person that radiated happiness to everyone he encountered.  Billy was a gracious and loving...

Nov 6, 2020

Bruce Daniel Nelson of Mansfield, passed away Friday, November 6, 2020, at the age of 55. Mr. Nelson was an employee with CW Matthews for 30 years. An avid sports fan, he enjoyed watching NASCAR and the Georgia Bulldogs. In addition, he liked hunting, fishing and loved his animals, especially his dogs. Mr. Nelson will be remembered as a...

Nov 6, 2020

David Earl Nicholson, of Mansfield, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2020, at the age of 65. David’s life was rooted in simplicity but richly rewarding for a man who believed in hard work and love of family. The quality time he spent with loved ones demonstrated his heart’s desire to be an attentive husband, father, and grandfather, and his...

Nov 4, 2020

Mrs. Linda Lee (Hitchcock-Pace) Hammer of Covington, Georgia, deceased on November 4, 2020, despite the excellent physicians and technologies available at Emory University Hospital ICU in Decatur, Georgia; Linda Hammer was unable to survive a severe stroke on October 9, 2020. Mrs. Hammer entered Emory Hospice Care on October 24, 2020.

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Nov 4, 2020

B.D. Stevenson of Covington, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at the age of 33. B.D. had a huge heart and a smile that would light up the room. Family was everything to him; his mom was his “rock”, and he was always texting his siblings to let them know that he loved them. B.D. enjoyed listening to all...

Nov 1, 2020

Larry Gene Clark of Oxford, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020, at the age of 70. Mr. Clark worked with his family’s construction business for 50 years and was a member of Higher Praise Tabernacle. Lovingly known by his family and friends as “Butterbean”, he was sweet and kindhearted. He enjoyed deer hunting and fishing and shared...

Oct 31, 2020

Carlynn Ruth Wilson of Covington, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020, at two months old surrounded by her family. Known as little miss perfect to her family and friends, Carlynn touched the lives of many in such a short time and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Carlynn was preceded in death by her sibling, Baby...

Oct 30, 2020

Maxine Harcourt of Conyers, passed away Friday, October 30, 2020, at the age of 88. Mrs. Harcourt was a woman strong in her faith. She loved going to church, attending Sunday School, and teaching. Her family was her priority, and she adored the time spent with them. Mrs. Harcourt enjoyed traveling to the mountains, coffee and doughnuts, gospel and...

Oct 30, 2020

Gloria Sprankle of Porterdale, passed away Friday, October 30, 2020, at the age of 85. Sassy and independent, Mrs. Sprankle always had a great sense of humor and loved to tell stories and talk on the phone with her family and friends. Hosting gatherings with her family for holidays was a favorite of hers. Mrs. Sprankle took pride in...

Oct 29, 2020

Lewis Russell Branham of McDonough, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020, at the age of 63. Mr. Branham was a dedicated employee of Coca-Cola for 35 years prior to his retirement. His family was everything to him and he relished the time he spent with them – especially the precious moments spent doting on his grandsons. In Mr. Branham’s...

Oct 27, 2020

Judy Marks Laseter of Mansfield, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at the age of 84. Strong in her faith, Mrs. Laseter was a faithful servant to her Lord and was an inspiration to all who knew her. She will be remembered as a devoted wife to her husband, a loving mother to her children, a beloved “Nannie” to...

Oct 26, 2020

Johnnie “Squirrel” Hamby of Oxford, passed away Monday, October 26, 2020, at the age of 75. Mr. Hamby enjoyed listening to his CB radio and riding his motorcycles. He loved his family dearly - whether it was cracking jokes or telling stories, spending time with them is what he cherished most. Mr. Hamby was preceded in death by his...

Oct 25, 2020

Kenneth Jones, of Covington, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020, at the age of 63. Kenneth was a true patriot who, with honor and integrity, served for over 20 years in the United States Navy as Petty Officer 1st Class, interior communication electrician. In addition to his love of country, Kenneth was a musical enthusiast skilled in playing guitar...

Oct 25, 2020

D.O. Shirah, of Covington, passed away October 25, 2020, at the age of 85. D.O., as he was affectionately known by so many, faithfully served in the U.S. Coast Guard for eleven years. In 1961, he graduated from the University of Georgia, with his bachelor’s degree in business administration, and remained an avid Dawgs fan his entire life. Running,...