Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home and Dogwood Hill Crematory

Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home and Dogwood Hill Crematory As a family-owned funeral home, it is Caldwell & Cowan's goal to continue to provide you with person

Mildred Ruth McCampbellMildred Ruth McCampbell was born on April 9, 1928, and grew up in South Atlanta with her seven br...
10/30/2025

Mildred Ruth McCampbell

Mildred Ruth McCampbell was born on April 9, 1928, and grew up in South Atlanta with her seven brothers and sisters. Her parents were very active in the church, and their family home sat right beside Oakland City Baptist Church. She attended Girls High School in Atlanta and, after graduating, began work at Fairbanks and Morse—where she would eventually meet the love of her life, Lester McCampbell.The Miller household was always full of people from the church. Cooking and caring...

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Diane HowardDiane Howard, of Covington, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025, at the age of 77. Mrs. Howard passed away ...
10/29/2025

Diane Howard

Diane Howard, of Covington, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025, at the age of 77. Mrs. Howard passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family. She was a devoted member of First Baptist Church of Oxford and cherished spending time with her loved ones. Mrs. Howard found joy in the simple pleasures of life — fishing on a quiet day, tending to her garden, and enjoying outings with family and friends. She loved shopping trips, meals at Texas...

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Mary Ellen YoungMary Ellen Young, 44, of Conyers, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2025. She was born on...
10/28/2025

Mary Ellen Young

Mary Ellen Young, 44, of Conyers, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2025. She was born on August 26, 1981, in Riverdale, Georgia, to William Bishop Young and Ellen Young. Mary was the youngest of three, growing up alongside her brothers, Larry Lott and John Young.Mary grew up in Conyers, Georgia, and graduated from Salem High School. She went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, a Doctorate in Law, and a Master’s degree in Library Science....

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Lenora Moss DarbyAnnie Lenora Darby, of Covington, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025, at the age of 98. Born July 23,...
10/28/2025

Lenora Moss Darby

Annie Lenora Darby, of Covington, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025, at the age of 98. Born July 23, 1927 to Frank and Georgia Callahan Moss. Preceded in death by her husband of 55 years Ernest (Bud) Darby, and brothers, Edwin Moss, Joe Moss, Jim Moss, and George Moss. Survived by her four children, Priscilla (late Gary) Mills, Renita (Jimmy) Little, Ernie (MaryAnn) Darby, Glynn Darby (Cathy), her ten grandchildren, Greg (Tabitha) Mills, Dani (Phillip) McSwain, Susie (Wayne) Chambers, Doug...

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Annie Lenora DarbyAnnie Lenora Darby, of Covington, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025, at the age of 98. Born July 23...
10/28/2025

Annie Lenora Darby

Annie Lenora Darby, of Covington, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025, at the age of 98. Born July 23, 1927 to Frank and Georgia Callahan Moss. Preceded in death by her husband of 55 years Ernest (Bud) Darby, and brothers, Edwin Moss, Joe Moss, Jim Moss, and George Moss. Survived by her four children, Priscilla (late Gary) Mills, Renita (Jimmy) Little, Ernie (MaryAnn) Darby, Glynn Darby (Cathy), her ten grandchildren, Greg (Tabitha) Mills, Dani (Phillip) McSwain, Susie (Wayne) Chambers, Doug...

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Dudley HawkinsDudley Hawkins, of Madison, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025, at the age of 84. Dudley was born May 14...
10/28/2025

Dudley Hawkins

Dudley Hawkins, of Madison, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025, at the age of 84. Dudley was born May 14, 1941, to Albert Switzer Hawkins and Sally Jackson Hawkins. He was the third of four children. He is survived by one brother, Tony Hawkins (BJ). He was preceded in death by his wife of almost 52 years Patricia Hawkins, and a daughter Robin Brown (Ricky).He grew up in Covington, GA. He was a high school graduate and attended Massey Business...

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Robinjo Catherine DayRobinjo Catherine Day, of Oxford, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the age of 61. Mrs. Da...
10/27/2025

Robinjo Catherine Day

Robinjo Catherine Day, of Oxford, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the age of 61. Mrs. Day, a loving wife, devoted family woman, and loyal friend, passed away after fighting a hard battle with courage and grace. Married for 45 years, she shared a beautiful life filled with love, laughter, and kindness. She adored her family and her beloved fur babies, Teddy and Baby Girl.Mrs. Day never met a stranger — her infectious laugh and generous heart made everyone...

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Gracie Mae StevensonGracie Mae Stevenson, 93, a beacon of love and joy, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, in C...
10/25/2025

Gracie Mae Stevenson

Gracie Mae Stevenson, 93, a beacon of love and joy, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, in Covington, Georgia, enveloped by the affection of her family. Born on May 7, 1932, in Manchester, Georgia, to the late Charles and Essie Moody, Gracie, as she was affectionately known, lived a life marked by love, generosity, and faith.Gracie's formative years were spent in the company of her siblings, Jasper, Ruth, Roxie, and Ruby, with whom she shared not only a profound...

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Kathy Irene Hodges HallKathy Irene Hodges Hall was born October 26, 1955 in Thomasville, Georgia to the late Rev. Quinto...
10/24/2025

Kathy Irene Hodges Hall

Kathy Irene Hodges Hall was born October 26, 1955 in Thomasville, Georgia to the late Rev. Quinton and Kathleen Jones Hodges. She went to be with Jesus on October 22, 2025 in Milledgeville, Georgia.She was preceded in death by her parents, former husband Jeff Hall, granddaughter Coraline Putnam Hall, and sister, Debby McMillan.She is survived by her children, Virginia (Thomas) Wilkerson and Peter (Rachel) Hall, Brother, Quinton (Karen) Hodges, Sisters, Jincy Hodges, Cynthia James, and Alicia Hodges, and Sisters in...

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Barbara Jean WilliamsBarbara Jean Willliams, of Social Circle, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the age of 87....
10/24/2025

Barbara Jean Williams

Barbara Jean Willliams, of Social Circle, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the age of 87.After graduating high school, Barbara briefly worked for a small radio station in Bainbridge, Georgia where a fellow employee introduced her to her future husband, Carroll Williams. They were married on December 16, 1956 and soon moved to Atlanta, Georgia. In 1962, she began her career with the United States Postal service. In 1976, she was sworn in as Postmaster of Social Circle, Georgia...

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Gregory Lynn ChapmanGregory Lynn Chapman, of Conyers, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at the age of 68. Mr. Chapm...
10/22/2025

Gregory Lynn Chapman

Gregory Lynn Chapman, of Conyers, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at the age of 68. Mr. Chapman was a true car enthusiast whose passion for engines fueled much of his life. Whether working on cars or fixing them up, he loved every moment spent around horsepower and grease. He even enjoyed building and racing slot cars, a hobby that brought him great joy.Mr. Chapman was a hands-on man who could fix anything and wasn’t intimidated by any challenge. Known...

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Johnny (Jay) Harold Mitchell, Jr.Jay was a man whose heart was as wide and open as the outdoors he loved so much. He fou...
10/22/2025

Johnny (Jay) Harold Mitchell, Jr.

Jay was a man whose heart was as wide and open as the outdoors he loved so much. He found peace and joy in the simple things like hunting, fishing, and spending time surrounded by the people he loved most. Jay cherished every moment with his family and friends, always showing up with a smile, a story, and a helping hand.He loved deeply and lived fully. He loved his wife and was a proud father who adored his children beyond...

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Our Legacy

Our history in the Covington/Newton County area goes back to 1920, when G.W. Caldwell came to Covington to work for R.E. Everett at Everett Funeral Home as an embalmer. After working for Mr. Everett for several years, Mr. Caldwell became quite ill and was unable to continue working. During his extended illness, another embalmer was hired by Mr. Everett, and when Mr. Caldwell recovered, he had no job to return to.

In 1933, G.W. opened his own funeral home in Porterdale, a small mill town adjoining Covington, and in 1939, he and his son, Lewis Caldwell, opened G.W. Caldwell & Son Funeral Home on Floyd Street in Covington.

In 1948, G.W. became ill again, and was forced to retire. At that time, his son-in-law, Sam Cowan, his daughter Ruth's husband, came into the business and partnered with Lewis to create Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home. In 1975, Lewis' son, Judson, purchased his half of the funeral business, and partnered with Sam Cowan until 1991, when Judson purchased Sam's half of the business and became sole owner. Lewis Caldwell died in 1990, and both Sam and Ruth Cowan died in 2009, only a month apart. The wisdom and counsel of all three family members is missed.

There have been Caldwells involved in Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home since its inception in 1933, with current owner, Judson Caldwell, being third generation.