Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

Dec 7, 2020

Rosie Colburn of Covington passed away Monday, December 7, 2020, at the age of 40. Rosie was very loving and a wonderful daughter to her mother, Mary. Though she was known by her family and friends as being very opinionated and speaking what was on her mind, she loved her family dearly. Rosie enjoyed the art of tattoos and...

Dec 6, 2020

Melvin Huff, Sr., of Sharpsburg, passed away December 6, 2020, at the age of 79. Mr. Huff had a tireless work ethic and started his career in the lighting industry with Lithonia Lighting. He went on to work for and subsequently retired from Cooper Lighting, which had locations in both Americus and Peachtree City. Mr. Huff grew up in...

Dec 6, 2020

Elizabeth “Betsy” Boden McGehee, 81, a woman of quick wit, sharp tongue and generous spirit, died peacefully of complications from covid-19 and COPD at her home at The Oaks at Ashton Hills in Covington, Ga., on Dec. 6, 2020.

Betsy was born to Elizabeth Hathhorn Boden and William Tenent Boden Jr. on Sept. 22, 1939,...

Dec 6, 2020

Lonnie Humphries, of Oxford, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020, at the age of 81. Trusted friend, attentive family man, socially engaging, authentic…terms of endearment that captured the true spirit of Mr. Humphries. He had a gift for holding great conversations, liked to tinker with cars, and rarely missed the chance to watch his granddaughter ride horses. Other things...

Dec 5, 2020

Timothy Ray Mask, of Covington, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020, at the age of 60.

A Funeral Service to honor Timothy will be held Tuesday, December 8, 2020, 11:00 A.M., at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park in Covington. Friends are invited...

Dec 5, 2020

Jerry T. Davis, Sr., of Conyers, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020, at the age of 71. Mr. Davis was retired from ABF Trucking and a veteran of the United States Army who valiantly served his country during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Zion Baptist Church, and in keeping with his nature to serve others, he...

Dec 4, 2020

Patricia Louise Royal, of Laurel, Mississippi, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020, at the age of 78. Mrs. Royal was a caring family woman and a member of Christian Valley Missionary Baptist Church in Laurel, MS. Patricia was born and raised in Laurel, Mississippi, the daughter and only child of Lemuel and Gabriella Thigpen. She was a Classically...

Nov 30, 2020

Emmie Stewart Carlton Johnson, 91, died peacefully at home the afternoon of Monday, November 30, 2020, one block from her birthplace in Oxford, Georgia.  The daughter of educators Professor W. A. ¨Squire¨ Carlton and Annie Lou Bartlett Carlton, her early life was part of the close faculty community at what is now called Oxford College of Emory University.  She...

Nov 29, 2020

Ray Cargile, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020, at the age of 89. Mr. Cargile valiantly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War where he served as a tank commander. He was a member of Baptist Tabernacle and retired from Kliklok Corporation after a dedicated 36 years as a welder. Mr. Cargile enjoyed flower...

Nov 28, 2020

Jack Klarman, of Conyers, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020, at the age of 81. Before retiring from Pitney Bowes Corporation, Mr. Klarman called upon his people skills and his knack for making genuine connections to carve out a long and successful career in sales.  He was a longtime member of Evangel Temple in DeKalb County as well as...

Nov 28, 2020

Marsha Neal McCall Sears of Covington, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020, at the age of 73. Born to the late William Neal and Martha Peters McCall, Mrs. Sears was born and raised in Social Circle. She attended Marsh Draughon Business College, in Atlanta, and in the 80’s attended Dekalb Technical College to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. Mrs....

Nov 27, 2020

Cynthia Joyce Buckner of Conyers, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020, at the age of 63. Mrs. Buckner was an avid gardener and took pride in her flower gardens. She enjoyed working in her yard, feeding the hummingbirds and squirrels, and traveling in her motorhome – especially to Disney. With her selfless and giving nature, she attended mission trips...

Nov 27, 2020

Charles Eubank of Conyers, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020, at the age of 81. Mr. Eubank was a driven and motivated man. He enjoyed being outdoors whether he was casting a line fishing or in the woods hunting. In addition, entertaining others and cooking southern meals was another favorite of Mr. Eubank’s. He will be remembered as a...

Nov 26, 2020

Glenwood “Glen” D. Barrow, 70, of Social Circle died Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, at Abbey Hospice after a lengthy illness.

Glen was born in Henry County, Va., on March 1, 1950, to the late George Dewey Barrow and Mabel Estelle Coone Barrow.

If Glen had been born just nine months later, he could have avoided...

Nov 26, 2020

Jayette Jones of Covington, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020, at the age of 64. Ms. Jones was a veteran of the United States Armed Services. Church was an invaluable part of her life, and she was a faithful member of New Jerusalem Church of God and Christ where she sang in the choir. Ms. Jones enjoyed helping others...

Nov 23, 2020

Brenda M. Pickrell of Covington, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020, at the age of 73. Mrs. Pickrell was a member of County Line Baptist Church and taught the Lady’s Bible Study class at Covington Square Apartments for over 10 years. She was strong in her faith and liked studying the Word of God. Mrs. Pickrell retired from Southern...

Nov 18, 2020

Leslie Young Marks was born in Detroit, MI, in 1947, to Bill and Beverly Young. At a young age, her family moved to Walled Lake, MI. She graduated from Walled Lake High School and attended modeling school, soon finding work in both Chicago and Detroit. As a model, she worked with General Motors and traveled to Europe. After several...

Nov 18, 2020

Mae Pridgen, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at the age of 88. Ms. Pridgen navigated through life taking pleasure in simple things such as spending time with her loved ones, tending to her roses with great care, and enjoying the sounds of her favorite gospel music. She was a socially engaging woman...

Nov 14, 2020

William Daniel “Danny” Childers of Gainesville, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020, at the age of 69. Mr. Childers was a collector of many things. He enjoyed spending time with his family and loved them dearly. Mr. Childers will be remembered as a loving son, brother, and uncle. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dee Childers; father,...

Nov 13, 2020

Elizabeth Farrell Cromer (Missy) was born 7 January 1944, in West Point, New York.  She was the proud daughter of COL Norman Farrell (1917 - 2010), her beautiful mother Jeannine Farrell (1920 - 1993) and very close to her three wonderful siblings.  Older brother--Norm Farrell (Kichijoji, Japan), younger brother--Jay Farrell (Austin, Texas) and younger sister--Tish Oliver (Alexandria, Virginia).