Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Peggy jane Curtis
Sep 11, 2025
Peggy Jane Curtis, of Covington, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025, at the age of 82. Mrs. Curtis, a devoted wife, mother, and friend, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness. Married to her beloved husband, Bubba, for 66 years, she was a selfless woman who always put others first. She cherished her family above all and...
Teresa Lynn Allen
Sep 11, 2025
Teresa Lynn Allen, of Covington, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025, at the age of 71. Mrs. Allen was a generous and kind soul who touched the lives of everyone she met. She loved spending time on the lake, traveling, and being surrounded by her beloved family and grandchildren. A fan of country music and never without her glass of...
Marvin Woodrow Watson, Sr.
Sep 11, 2025
Marvin Woodrow Watson, Sr., of Covington, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025, at the age of 86. Mr. Watson, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. He cherished spending time with his family going to St. George Island and the mountains. He enjoyed fishing and grilling out. He also liked gardening. He...
Peggy Jgrucia Vickery
Sep 10, 2025
Peggy Jgrucia Vickery, of Conyers, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at the age of 78. Mrs. Vickery will be remembered as a loving, spirited, one-of-a-kind woman who cherished her family and the extensive community she built in Conyers and beyond.
She was adored by every single person she came into contact with. From the cashiers in drive-throughs, to bank tellers,...
Marian Geraldine Coleman
Sep 5, 2025
Marian Geraldine Fouts Coleman went to be with our Lord, Jesus Christ on September 5, 2025. She was born November 15, 1930, to Ruby King Fouts and Rassie H. Fouts at their home in Smyrna, Georgia. She became a Christian and was baptized at Welcome Grove Baptist as a teenager. She married Richard Lee Coleman on December 25, 1946, and...
Geraldine McRay
Sep 4, 2025
Geraldine McRay, of Covington, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the age of 86. Mrs. McRay, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and laughter. She cherished time with her family, especially trips to Savannah with her grandkids, and enjoyed simple joys like mornings at Bojangles with friends and browsing...
Helen Joyce Martin
Sep 4, 2025
Helen Joyce Martin, of Covington, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the age of 84. Mrs. Martin proudly served her country in the United States Army from 1956 - 1958 and in the National Guard from 1978 - 1982. Mrs. Martin, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away surrounded by her family. Married to her devoted husband for 62...
Sheila Dale Carr
Sep 3, 2025
Sheila Dale Carr, of Monticello, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at the age of 65. Mrs. Carr, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away surrounded by the love of her family.
She cherished every moment spent with her loved ones and especially enjoyed family get-togethers, with Christmas being her favorite time of year. Mrs. Carr found peace and...
Louise Panella Bourne
Aug 31, 2025
Louise Panella Bourne, aka “Cherry,” was born to the late Thomas Clarke and Rebecca Johnson on June 20, 1940, in Cedar Grove, Westmoreland, Jamaica, W.I. Louise peacefully departed this life on August 31, 2025.
She received her education at Kew Park Primary School in Westmoreland. Louise owned and operated several convenience stores in Cedar Grove. Years later, she moved to the...
Robin Dennison Lazenby
Aug 30, 2025
Robin Dennison Lazenby, of Mansfield, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the age of 79. Mrs. Lazenby was born and raised in Newton County. She married the love of her life, Frank Lazenby, in 1967, and together they shared a lifetime of devotion. Robin dedicated her career as a speech therapist and later as a medical office manager in...
Joe Anne Grainger
Aug 28, 2025
Joe Anne Grainger, of Covington, passed away on August 28, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on April 24, 1957, in Buford, Georgia, Joe Anne's vibrant personality left a lasting impression on everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her.
As a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Joe Anne's life was illuminated by her love for her children and grandchildren....
Lewis Irvin Petsko, Sr.
Aug 23, 2025
Lewis Irvin Petsko, Sr., 82, passed away on August 23, 2025. A devoted husband, father, and brother, Lewis lived a full and meaningful life surrounded by the things he loved most.
He had a passion for woodworking, gardening, and spending time outdoors. Known for his kindness toward animals, he made a point to feed and care for them. He enjoyed traveling...
Freddie Samuel Ivey
Aug 19, 2025
Freddie Samuel Ivey, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at the age of 81. Mr. Ivey was a loving husband, devoted father, and a man who cherished his family above all else. He found joy in the simple things like gardening, hunting and fishing, cooking, and building. With his own hands, he even built the family home that...
Sharon Angelique Grant Landress
Aug 18, 2025
Sharon Angelique Grant Landress, of Covington passed away Monday, August 18, 2025, at the age of 53. Mrs. Landress was a loving wife, friend, mother, and grandmother whose greatest joy was her family. She cherished every moment spent with her grandchildren, whether on family vacations, sharing laughs, or simply enjoying time together. She loved her dogs, Chi Chi and Queso,...
Sasha Kamala McWilliams
Aug 17, 2025
Sasha Kamala McWilliams of Studio City, California, passed away on August 17, 2025, at the age of
47. Born on February 20, 1978, Sasha exemplified a life rich with love, creativity, and dedication.
She left behind a profound legacy that will be remembered by those who were fortunate enough to
know her, especially her family and friends.
Sasha was preceded in death by her...
Patricia Freeman
Aug 17, 2025
Patricia Freeman, 81, of Covington, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025. She was a loving, nurturing, and compassionate woman whose gentle spirit touched everyone around her. Patricia found joy in gardening, sewing, cooking, and always keeping a fresh pot of coffee ready for family and friends. She especially treasured spending time with family and her grandchildren and made every...
Viktor Batazhan
Aug 16, 2025
Viktor Batazhan, of Covington, passed away on August 16, 2025, at the age of 75.
A Funeral Service for Mr. Viktor Batazhan will be held Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 11:00 A.M., at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with a Graveside service and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park, Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 12:30 P.M.
Jonatan Ramirez
Aug 15, 2025
Jonatan Ramirez passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the age of 27, due to complications from pneumonia. Though his time with us was far too short, Jonatan left a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.A proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Jonatan served his country with honor, courage, and commitment. Beyond his service, he...
Paul Noah Badgett
Aug 15, 2025
Paul Noah Badgett, of Covington, passed away on August 15, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on May 16, 1940, in White Plains, North Carolina, Paul led a life filled with passion and dedication, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by family and friends.
Paul was an enthusiastic NASCAR fan, known for his unwavering support of legends like...
Betty Williams
Aug 11, 2025
Betty Williams was a good woman. She was a homemaker who put God first and loved her family dearly. There was nothing she wouldn't do for her children…she lived for them and always put them before herself. Holidays meant a lot to her because they brought family together. Every Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year, Easter and Birthday were special because of...
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