Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Gary Eugene Mills
Sep 15, 2025
Gary Eugene Mills, of Covington, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025, at the age of 79. Gary enjoyed water skiing, boating, bass fishing, riding motorcycles and horses. He also enjoyed vacationing with family. Gary was a hard working, dedicated framer and builder for 42 years and enjoyed working just as much as he did playing. One of his favorite things...
John Mark Cline
Sep 13, 2025
John Mark Cline, known affectionately as John to all who knew him, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2025, at the age of 81 in Stockbridge, Georgia. Born on December 28, 1943, in LaFollette, Tennessee, John was a devoted son to his late parents, Marion and Ralph Cline, and a caring brother to his late brother, James (Jim) Cline.
John was...
Hubert O'Neill Catterton
Sep 11, 2025
H. O’Neill Catterton (Neil), age 87, of Greensboro, peacefully passed
away on Thursday, September 11, 2025.
Neil was born in Screvan County to Willie and Jewel Weaver Catterton.
He worked in the construction industry in Savannah, GA where she met
and married the love of his life, Lynne Catterton. After moving to the
Atlanta area, he continued working in construction and ultimately
founded Catterton Interiors, Inc....
Evelyn Virginia Veale Hardy
Sep 11, 2025
Evelyn Virginia Veale Hardy, known fondly as Evelyn to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025, in Covington, Georgia. Born in Atlanta on July 21, 1945, to the late Sylvia and Warren Veale, she filled the world with warmth and love for eighty beautiful years.
Evelyn was a beacon of light in the lives of those who...
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...
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