Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

Sep 29, 2020

Marvin Barry Murphy of Porterdale, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at the age of 70, after long battle with COPD and lung cancer, since 2005. Mr. Murphy Valiantly served his country in the United States Army from 1967 – 1970 in Korea. He retired from the Newton County School System in 2005 and was a facilitator at Newton...

Sep 29, 2020

Robert Randlett “Randy” Shepard, Sr., 65, a resident of Covington since 2002, died Tuesday evening, September 29, 2020, at Piedmont Newton Hospital. Mr. Shepard was born September 27, 1955 in Queens, New York City and grew up in Armonk, Westchester County, NY for most of his adolescence, before moving with his family to Talbotton, Georgia. He left...

Sep 29, 2020

Mary K. Holt of Social Circle, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at the age of 68. Mrs. Holt was a resident of Covington since 1981 and a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church since 1984. She had a great sense of style and enjoyed decorating each room of her house for seasons and holidays. In her spare time,...

Sep 28, 2020

Michael Henry Autry, Jr. (Mike) of Covington, GA, passed away Monday, September 28, 2020, at the age of 51. He was born in Covington on January 7, 1969 to Diane and Mickey Autry.

Mike was a happy, fun-loving person. He loved his two daughters and was so proud of them. Mike enjoyed all kinds of books and...

Sep 27, 2020

Albert Joseph “AJ” Fortune, of Covington, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2020, at the age of 87. Mr. Fortune honored and served his country for four years as an airman in the United States Air Force. He was a graduate of Randolph Macon College and was retired from Overnite Transportation Company. Mr. Fortune’s interests were many but the game...

Sep 26, 2020

Herman William Shannon, of Covington, passed away September 26, 2020, at the age of 85. With respect and honor, he proudly served in the United States National Guard for four years. Mr. Shannon had big love in his heart – love of family, church, and people, and it was his authentic and genuine interest in others that endeared him...

Sep 25, 2020

Carolyn Harden, of Clayton, GA, formerly of Oxford, passed away Friday, September 25, 2020, at the age of 99. Born in Atlanta, Mrs. Harden grew up in the Cascade Road area of the city. In 1970, she and her husband, Charles, made their home in Conyers. Mrs. Harden was a vital member of Macedonia Baptist Church, in...

Sep 25, 2020

Earnest William Nichols, Sr., of Mansfield, passed away Friday, September 25, 2020, at the age of 74. Mr. Nichols was a resident of Newton County since 1990. He was an attentive family man who shared his passion for both hunting and fishing with his children, and he enjoyed a special bond with his grandchildren. Although Mr. Nichols strengths were...

Sep 24, 2020

Jeanette Hardy Nipper of Covington, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020, at the age of 81. Mrs. Nipper was a resident of Covington and the Jackson Lake area since 1983 and was a past member of Red Oak United Methodist Church. She loved listening to music and dancing and enjoyed bowling and quilting. Mrs. Nipper was preceded in death...

Sep 23, 2020

Johnny Smallwood of Stockbridge, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at the age of 73. Mr. Smallwood was a graduate of Newton County High School, a member of the Porterdale Boys Club and was a dedicated employee with the DeKalb County Board of Education for 37 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, going to the beach, cheering...

Sep 22, 2020

Fred Baker, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at the age of 76. Fred built a life that was anchored in simplicity and rich in old-fashioned values such as hard work, family bonding, and providing well for his loved ones. Time spent with the family he adored was most important and one of his favorite ways to...

Sep 22, 2020

Mark David Long, 66, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, surrounded by his loving family as the result of end-stage heart failure. He had been hospitalized for three months and was initially approved for a heart transplant. Due to a series of compromising medical emergencies while hospitalized, Mark was removed from the list but never lost hope he...

Sep 20, 2020

William Howard “Billy” Veal, of Covington, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020, at the age of 85. Billy was born June 30, 1935, in Wrightsville, GA. His childhood was spent on a farm where he developed a love, appreciation, and talent for agriculture. Billy moved to Atlanta after graduating from Wrightsville High School and began a career in land...

Sep 20, 2020

Charlene Melba Smith of Eatonton, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020, at the age of 74. Mrs. Smith delighted in cooking, fishing and hosting get-togethers at home where she could spend time with her beloved family. She loved tending to her flowers; and seeing the birds visit the feeders and bird bath brought her immense joy. Mrs. Smith, a...

Sep 19, 2020

John Harvey Campbell, of Anniston, AL, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 19, 2020, at the age of 88.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Perry and Susie Campbell, Frank Cagle and Mary Canup Cagle; and his parents, Frank and Daisy Campbell. He leaves behind his wife, Rebecca Ruth (Crowe)...

Sep 17, 2020

Robert “Cherokee” Stell, of Conyers, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020, at the age of 88. A true patriot, Mr. Stell joined the Air Force early in life and honored the country he loved with dedication and loyalty, serving part of his enlistment during the Korean War. He was a proud man who tirelessly provided for his family. For...

Sep 14, 2020

Sonny Brown, of Covington, passed away Monday, September 14, 2020, at the age of 78. Sonny was a man who was happiest being outdoors. He was content and at peace while riding his tractor, he genuinely enjoyed cutting grass - and in his younger days - he liked to fish. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis...

Sep 12, 2020

Bobby Gene Quinton, Sr., of Covington, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020, at the age of 61. Bobby loved music with a passion, a passion that he passed down to his children. He was a bass player in a gospel group, the Fishermen, where they traveled the US. While in the group, Bobby met his loving wife, Rogene. They...

Sep 12, 2020

Sandra Faye Wise, of Porterdale, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020, at the age of 78. The life of Mrs. Wise was centered in her local community. She was a resident of Porterdale for 50 plus years and a supportive member of Julia A. Porter United Methodist Church. Mrs. Wise genuinely enjoyed the company of others - she delighted...

Sep 11, 2020

Dr. Neil Shaw Penn, 88, passed away at sunset peacefully at home on September 11, 2020. He was a loving husband and father, an impactful educator, a faithful parishioner, a pioneer in disability circles, a committed citizen and he never met a pun he didn’t make.

Born in Parkersburg, WV, Neil was the...