Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

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,...

Oct 25, 2020

John Richard Pittman, Sr., of Conyers, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020, at the age of 87. Mr. Pittman grew up in Jacksonville, FL. He served his country with pride and integrity as a soldier in the United States Army from 1953-1955. Mr. Pittman went on to pursue his passion for teaching and obtained a master’s degree in education...

Oct 24, 2020

Lois Marie Hammond, of Social Circle, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020, at 89 years of age.  An active member of Belmont Baptist Church, Mrs. Hammond took advantage of every opportunity she had to participate in church functions.  Among her favorite pastimes was expressing her creative talent with her sewing.  Mrs. Hammond also enjoyed cooking, canning, yard sales, and...

Oct 21, 2020

Janice Carlile, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at the age of 60. Janice had a powerful connection to family and her unconditional devotion to those in her close-knit circle spoke to that bond. She drew from her strengths to provide well and care for her loved ones; she was nurturing, sensitive to the needs...

Oct 20, 2020

Pete Cummins, of Oxford, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at the age of 64. Pete’s career as a truck driver began with him in the role as an owner and operator before he went to work for FedEx, where he remained a dedicated employee for an amazing 30 years. His over-the-road travels often included his wife, Suzanne, who...

Oct 20, 2020

Jan Hall, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at the age of 79. Mrs. Hall, a longtime resident of Newton County, was retired from the State of Georgia, where she worked as a computer analyst for many years. As a member of Christ Cornerstone Church in Covington, she was a familiar presence in the life of her...

Oct 18, 2020

Jenny Simmons, of Covington, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020, at the age of 33. Jenny was a devoted mother to her daughters, Bella and Rhandi, and to her family and friends, she was known as a loving soul whose positive outlook on life was contagious. No matter the occasion, she was always the life...

Oct 15, 2020

Becky Long of Social Circle, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020, at the age of 60. Mrs. Long was the co-owner of Steve Long Fencing for 35 years and served on the Chamber of Commerce for Walton County. In her spare time, she enjoyed traveling - especially going on cruises. Mrs. Long shared a special place in heart for...

Oct 13, 2020

Doug Mills, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at the age of 85. Nothing mattered more to Mr. Mills than family and he assumed his role as husband, father, and grandfather with unconditional love and deep commitment – always making spending time with them a priority. Mr. Mills earned a living doing what he loved – building,...

Oct 13, 2020

Kelly Hegwood, adoring father, doting son and faithful brother, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at the age of 48. A lifelong resident of Covington, he devoted his time to his hometown while working as a dedicated employee of PRG Consulting and attended Newton Baptist Church and Eastridge Church. In addition to spending time with his family, he enjoyed...

Oct 12, 2020

Betty Jane Robinson Beam, of Covington, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020, at the age of 96. In 1971, Mrs. Beam moved to Newton County and became a vibrant member of her newly adopted hometown – a community where she would live, work, and play. She retired from Covington Molding after 13 years of loyal service and...

Oct 10, 2020

In the early evening hours of 10-10-20, my lovely wife, Ilse Hurt, passed away and went to be with her family in Heaven. She was 95 years young, born in Ingolstadt, Germany on August 8, 1925. We were married in Aschaffenburg, Germany, on September 21, 1957, and had been married for 63 years and 13 days. That’s a lifetime...

Oct 10, 2020

James “Jay” Higgins, Jr., of Oxford, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020, at the age of 92. Mr. Higgins was retired from Nabisco after a remarkable 38-year career as a national salesman, and he was a longtime and vital member of First Baptist Church, in Covington, serving as a deacon for 30 plus years. He was civic-minded...

Oct 6, 2020

Barbara Ruth Clark Honeycutt of Covington, GA passed away October 6, 2020 after a brief illness. She was born November 23, 1940 to Edward and Ruth Clark in Pensacola, FL but spent most of her childhood in Birmingham, AL before moving Georgia with her family. After marrying Jim Honeycutt in 1961, they briefly moved with the Army to West...

Oct 6, 2020

Doris Hardy, of McDonough, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at the age of 94. For many years, Mrs. Hardy was a resident of Henry County. She was a person whose true joy came from being in the presence of family – whether it was a holiday gathering or simply time spent talking and catching up on the latest...

Oct 5, 2020

Albert L. (Bill) Davis, 83, died at his home in Social Circle, GA, October 5, 2020. Bill was born in Florence, SC, February 9, 1937, to Ruth and Henry Vance Davis.  He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Judy; his children, Rachael Elledge and her partner, Keith M. Cochran, Albert Lide, Jr., (Bert) and his wife, Laurie;...

Oct 3, 2020

Mattie Lou Johnson of Covington, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020, at the age of 88. Having the courage to live her dream, Mrs. Johnson was a successful licensed cosmetologist for 50 years, retiring at the age of 85. She loved being a beautician in the town of Mansfield, GA and after her husband, Jack’s death, her customers became...

Sep 30, 2020

Don “Ace” “Doc” Adams, Sr., of Social Circle, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at the age of 83. Mr. Adams was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Covington. After graduating from Murphy High School, he was a 1957 letterman in football and served as an athletic trainer at the University of Georgia. He was...

Sep 30, 2020

Jane Kay Ratliff, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at the age 76.

Mrs. Ratliff was a loving and attentive wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Left to hold her memory close is her husband of 61 years, Jerry Ratliff; daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Larry Phelps of Buford; son, Terry Ratliff...