Wheeler Funeral and Cremation Services

Wheeler Funeral and Cremation Services We have a fully licensed staff with over 200 years of combined experience.

Wheeler Funeral Home was founded in 1991 by life-long Newton County residents Bill and Bob Wheeler. We have been a cornerstone in the Covington community for many years and take pride in being the first facility in Newton County to be constructed solely as a funeral home. We were also the first funeral home to offer on-site cremation and pet cremation services. Our staff with more than 200 years of combined experience realizes that each family has different needs. Therefore, we are committed to assisting you in creating a meaningful service with dignity, respect and professionalism.

Wheeler Funeral Home was honored to host the birthday celebration at Pruitt Health today for their October birthday resi...
10/30/2025

Wheeler Funeral Home was honored to host the birthday celebration at Pruitt Health today for their October birthday residents! 🎂

Pictured is Activities Director alongside Susan from Wheeler, sharing smiles and cake with the residents. We always enjoy being part of these special moments in our community! 💐🎉

Doyle Burch Bellew, Jr. (Buddy), 68, of Covington, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Pruit...
10/21/2025

Doyle Burch Bellew, Jr. (Buddy), 68, of Covington, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Pruitt Healthcare of Covington.

Born and raised in Covington, Buddy was the beloved son of the late Doyle Burch Bellew, Sr. and Faye (McLeroy) Bellew. He was a wonderful son and...

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This afternoon, part-time Wheeler Funeral Home team member Susan Brown shared her musical talents with the residents of ...
10/20/2025

This afternoon, part-time Wheeler Funeral Home team member Susan Brown shared her musical talents with the residents of Pruitt Health & Rehab in Covington, GA. 🎶❤️

Her beautiful piano playing brought smiles and joy to everyone who listened — a wonderful example of compassion and community in action!

Our Wheeler Funeral Home team spent the day spreading a little sweetness and gratitude in our community! 🧁 We delivered ...
10/17/2025

Our Wheeler Funeral Home team spent the day spreading a little sweetness and gratitude in our community! 🧁 We delivered cupcakes to local hospices and assisted living centers as a small way to say “thank you” to the dedicated caregivers who make such a difference every day. 💛

✨ Honoring beautiful memories that continue to inspire love, laughter, and connection. We’re here to help families celeb...
10/16/2025

✨ Honoring beautiful memories that continue to inspire love, laughter, and connection. We’re here to help families celebrate lives that made every moment unforgettable. 💕

Robert Nance Pope, affectionately known as “Geezer,” age 70, of Covington, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October...
10/10/2025

Robert Nance Pope, affectionately known as “Geezer,” age 70, of Covington, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Piedmont Newton Hospital.

Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Geezer was the son of the late Henry Alton and Edna Elizabeth (Plunkett) Pope. He was also preceded in deat...

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Margaret Ruth Elliott, age 83, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.Born in Mariet...
10/09/2025

Margaret Ruth Elliott, age 83, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.

Born in Marietta to the late Walter and Ruth (Pace) Chaffin, Margaret spent her life deeply rooted in the community she loved. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Margaret ...

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Andrew Eugene Wallace, 86, of Covington, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, October 4, 2025.Born i...
10/06/2025

Andrew Eugene Wallace, 86, of Covington, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, October 4, 2025.

Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Andrew was the beloved son of the late James Guy Wallace, Sr. and Ethel (Holmes) Wallace. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his i...

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The following obituary was lovingly prepared and placed by the familyWilliam (Bill) Norris (12/12/1944-9/23/2025)Bill No...
10/01/2025

The following obituary was lovingly prepared and placed by the family

William (Bill) Norris (12/12/1944-9/23/2025)

Bill Norris went home to the Lord and his late wife Kay (White) on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025 quietly before breakfast at Northside Hospital Gwinnett.

He had 4 grea...

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Herbert Clifton Woodruff, age 89, of Covington, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 29, 2025, at his home surrou...
09/30/2025

Herbert Clifton Woodruff, age 89, of Covington, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 29, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Monroe, Georgia, Herbert was the son of the late James Robert and Exie Mae (Atchison) Woodruff. He was preceded in death by his beloved w...

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A full obituary will be forthcoming.A graveside service will take place on Thursday, October 2nd, 2025, at 2:00 pm at Gr...
09/30/2025

A full obituary will be forthcoming.

A graveside service will take place on Thursday, October 2nd, 2025, at 2:00 pm at Green Meadow Memorial Gardens in Conyers, GA with Chaplin Stanley Samuel officiating.

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Penelope “Penny” Hale Blakeney, 82, of Covington, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 27, 2025, after...
09/30/2025

Penelope “Penny” Hale Blakeney, 82, of Covington, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 27, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Born on July 23, 1943, in Huntsville, Alabama, to Doris and Gregg Noble, Penny lived a life rooted in faith, compass...

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Address

11405 Brown Bridge Road
Covington, GA
30016

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+17707867111

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