Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Carlynn Ruth Wilson
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...
Maxine Harcourt
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...
Gloria Sprankle
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...
Lewis Russell Branham
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...
Judy Marks Laseter
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...
Johnnie "Squirrel" Hamby
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...
Kenneth Jones
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...
D.O. Shirah
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,...
John Richard Pittman, Sr.
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...
Lois Marie Hammond
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...
Janice Carlile
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...
Pete Cummins
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...
Jan Hall
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...
Jenny Simmons
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...
Becky Long
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...
Doug Mills
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,...
Kelly Hegwood
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...
Betty Jane Robinson Beam
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...
Ilse Hurt
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...
James "Jay" Higgins, Jr.
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...
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