Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

May 6, 2024

Adam Burkhalter, of Jackson, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024, at the age of 59. Adam was the life of the party who brought laughter and joy wherever he went. He enjoyed being out by his pool, cooking, traveling to the beach – especially Hawaii, and Fresh Air BBQ and Rays Mill Pond. Adam liked any kind of music,...

May 5, 2024

Nancy Davis Martin, of Covington, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at the age of 63 after battling a very aggressive form of brain cancer called Glioblastoma.  Those who knew Nancy will always remember her passion for hard work, the love she had for her family, and her willingness to adopt as many cats as possible.  Whether you...

May 4, 2024

Evelyn Kay Gossage, of Oxford, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the age of 75. Ms. Gossage was a faithful member of Allen Memorial United Methodist Church for 42 years. She was an active member of the church where she participated in Vacation Bible School every summer and also helped take care of the children there. Ms. Gossage...

May 1, 2024

Joan Gayle Busbin, of Locust Grove, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at the age of 79. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Busbin

Survivors include her daughter, Lynn Bannister (Gary); grandchildren, Amanda Heller (Zachary), Jack Bannister; siblings, Sharon Howell (James), Billie Kay Duncan; brother-in-law, Wiley Johnson Busbin (Betty); as well as numerous nieces...

Apr 29, 2024

Harriette Potts Benton, of Covington, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024, at the age of 83.

A celebration of life for Mrs. Benton will be held Friday, May 3, 2024, 4:00 P.M., at Crosspoint Christian Church, 4550 Highway 20 SE Conyers, GA, 30013, with Curt Zehner officiating. Friends are invited to visit with the family at the...

Apr 28, 2024

Patricia Gail Bennett, of Madison, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the age of 68. Mrs. Bennett, affectionately known as “Gigi” made sure that her family was the most important part of her life. She enjoyed hosting family gatherings and shopping for her grandchildren. Mrs. Bennett enjoyed going to the beach, attending concerts, dancing, and watching the Braves....

Apr 23, 2024

Phyllis Ann Watkins, of Oxford, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at the age of 72. Mrs. Watkins was an exceptional caregiver and always made sure to do everything she could for her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed reading, history, listening to music and dancing, and liked to travel and especially loved Disney. Mrs. Watkins was an amazing cook...

Apr 21, 2024

Vivian Laverne Camp Green, of Covington, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024, at the age of 87. Mrs. Green met her husband, Bobby, while working at Delta. She enjoyed watching TV, going to the movies, antiquing, listening to country music and spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Green especially loved Christmas and decorating. She was preceded in death by...

Apr 21, 2024

Penny Louise Ivey, of Lexington, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024, at the age of 67. Mrs. Ivey attended Living Way World Church, in Covington, when she was able to and loved to watch Joel Olstein on TV. She liked sewing and crocheting, talking on the phone and watching her favorite show, Grey’s Anatomy. Mrs. Ivey enjoyed having flowers,...

Apr 20, 2024

William Matthews, of Conyers, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the age of 77. Mr. Matthews proudly served his country in the United States Navy in Vietnam from 1967- 1969. He was a big sports fan and especially liked the New York Yankees, the local college teams, and the Oregon Ducks college teams.

Survivors include his...

Apr 20, 2024

Deborah Pollard, of Newborn, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the age of 62. Mrs. Pollard was hardworking, responsible, and liked taking care of everyone, especially her family. She enjoyed cooking for the holidays for family and loved her Miniature Schnauzers. Mrs. Pollard will be remembered as a loving military wife.

Survivors include her husband, Richard...

Apr 18, 2024

James “Jimmy” Homer Day, Jr., of Cumming, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, at the age of 64. Jimmy enjoyed reading his Bible, fishing, working on cars, and making some of the best grits. A rebel at heart, he was very kind and tender-hearted. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Homer and Annie Louise Day;

Apr 15, 2024

Brenda Herron, of Covington, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, at the age of 72. She was an amazing mother and proud grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, traveling, fishing, singing karaoke, and dancing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Herron; parents, Bobby and Mary Aycox; and sister, Vicki Huxhold. Survivors include her...

Apr 12, 2024

With profound sadness and a sense of peace, the family of Mary Juanita Reeves, known affectionately to friends and family as Juanita, announces her gentle passing on April 12, 2024, in Madison, Georgia. Born to the late Mary and Joseph Hannon in Youth, Georgia, on November 5, 1937, Juanita's journey through life was a testament to love, kindness, and...

Apr 10, 2024

Albert Thomas Huff (36) of Newborn, Georgia was born May 28, 1987 on a beautiful sunny afternoon to his parents Randle and Marla Huff. He passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 10, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

He came into this world a quiet, calm and sweet baby and this is how he continued to be his...

Apr 10, 2024

Jimmy (Blue) Eugene Harwell, of Oxford, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at the age of 94. Mr. Harwell was a life-long resident of Newton County. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. Following the Army, he worked for General Motors-Lakewood Division for 35 years as a Quality Control Inspector. Mr. Harwell was mechanically minded and...

Apr 6, 2024

Jerry Danieley Jr., of Covington, passed away on Saturday, April 6th, 2024, at the age of 56. Jerry was a member of Community Worship International, where he served as an assistant sound and media technician. He also worked at the Ingles service station. Jerry was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the Atlanta Braves and Detroit Tigers baseball...

Apr 6, 2024

Dorothy Suzanne “Suzy” (Williams) Carter was born in Saigon, Vietnam on February 24, 1975. She was born during the collapse of South Vietnam in 1975, when President Gerald Ford ordered the evacuation of Vietnamese orphans from Saigon in the face of a massive North Vietnamese offensive, and in April, 1975 Suzy was one of more than 3,000 orphans who...

Apr 5, 2024

Christa Roycroft, of Duluth, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, at the age of 66. Ms. Roycroft worked at Southern Cross Corp for 24 years. She enjoyed the simple things in life, watching her granddaughter play softball, watching and feeding birds, and fishing. Some of Ms. Roycroft’s best memories were fishing on West Point Lake. In addition, she loved...

Apr 3, 2024

Gertrude Joseph, of Covington, passed away Wednesday April 3, 2024, at the age of 76.

Mrs. Joseph was a member of the Church of God, in Miami, Florida. She later joined Global Empowerment Ministries in Stone Mountain, Georgia.

She would spend countless hours in the church volunteering to make a difference in the lives that...