Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

Nov 20, 2023

Winfred Richard Boyd, lovingly known as “Whitey”, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 20, 2023 at the age of 75 at his home in Monticello, Georgia. Whitey was born on October 1, 1948 to Margaritte Elizabeth (Morris) Boyd and Donald Richard Boyd in Porterdale, Georgia.

Whitey grew up in Porterdale and attended Newton County High...

Nov 16, 2023

Kathryn Elizabeth Honey, of Newborn, Georgia, devoted wife and mother, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023, at the age of 81. Family was one of her highest life values. She was a wonderful example of life and love. Kathy was the perfect hostess and entertainer. She loved decorating and entertaining family holiday events to bridge club friends. She was...

Nov 15, 2023

Barbara Ann Levinsky passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at the age of 81. Mrs. Levinsky was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Covington, GA where she enjoyed singing in and being a member of the choir. In her free time she enjoyed bowling, bingo, playing her harmonica, playing cards, the scratch offs with the lottery, and...

Nov 15, 2023

Baby Emmett Ray Lanier, known affectionately as Emmett, was born on November 10, 2022, in Stockbridge, Georgia. He passed away on November 15, 2023, in McDonough, Georgia. Emmett was a beacon of joy, strength, and vitality in his short time with us, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew him. Emmett's world was full of...

Nov 14, 2023

Dr. Sterling Cale Whitworth, DMD was born along with his twin brother, Brandon Whitworth, on November 21, 1983. Sterling passed away on Tuesday November 14, 2023, at age 39. Sterling grew up in Covington, GA and was known for his love of sports and his competitive nature. He played basketball, football, and baseball at Eastside high school, and went...

Nov 14, 2023

Mrs. Berthalene Payne, of Covington, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at the age of 84. She was a longtime member of the Voice of Pentecost Church and portrayed God’s love and kindness to everyone she knew and met. She had a heart for giving to others whether she knew them or not. She was an...

Nov 14, 2023

Rev. John Ozley, Sr., 95, retired Methodist minister, went to his heavenly home on November 14th, while on hospice care at home.  He joined his beloved wife of 65 years, Talitha, and his son, John, Jr., grandson Kevin White, son-in-law Marcus Fox, parents Olin and Corrie Ozley, brothers Norman and Olin, Jr., and sisters Doris, Helen, and Mavis. He...

Nov 14, 2023

T. A. Waldrop, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at the age of 81. Mr. Waldrop loved his church and was led by the spirit. Known as the “Porterdale Kid”, he never met a stranger and loved everyone. Despite Mr. Waldrop’s challenges he never complained and enjoyed going on vacation, playing the tambourine, and picking up cans....

Nov 13, 2023

Denise Gainer passed away peacefully yesterday, November 13, 2023, after a long and quietly courageous battle against a terminal illness. Born November 13, 1957, she celebrated her 66th birthday in heaven surrounded by loved ones who had preceded her in death (including her parents, Tiney and Eva Campbell, sisters, Louise, Josephine and Inez and brothers Phillip and Danny), who...

Nov 11, 2023

David Kenneth Ward, known affectionately as Kenneth, was born on July 15, 1948, in Morgan County, Georgia. He passed away peacefully on November 11, 2023, in Oxford, Georgia. Kenneth was a hardworking man who spent many years at Pillsbury. He was a perfectionist, known for his ability to fix anything. His dedication to his work was only surpassed by...

Nov 10, 2023

Joseph Hubert Wilbanks, of Covington, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023, at the age of 83. Mr. Wilbanks was of the Baptist faith. He was a hard worker and a good provider for his family. In his spare time, Mr. Wilbanks enjoyed working on old cars and tinkering with things. He will be remembered as a loving father and...

Nov 10, 2023

Virginia Eleanor Lee Frazier of West Columbia, SC passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023, one week shy of her 99th birthday.  Mrs. Frazier was a longtime member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Lexington, SC, and an honorary member of The Church Covington for the past three years.  No matter which church she attended, she was involved. From church...

Nov 9, 2023

Linda Merlene Walden, of Covington, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023, at the age of 75. Mrs. Walden was a long-time member of Canaan Baptist Church where she enjoyed attending services and sang in the choir. She was an accomplished cook and liked cooking for her family, especially her biscuits which were a family favorite. In her spare time,...

Nov 7, 2023

Cindee Elizabeth LaTray of Forsyth passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at the age of 57. Cindee enjoyed spending time outdoors, porch-sitting, and fishing. She was an avid music enthusiast, and one of her favorite bands was the Contemporary Christian Music band Third Day. Cindee loved sweet tea, but she enjoyed making people laugh even more. She was well-known...

Nov 7, 2023

Jerry Lee Roberts, Sr., of Covington, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at the age of 79. Mr. Roberts was a dedicated member of Newton Baptist Church. He was a Godly man and he enjoyed telling everyone he met about Jesus and loved sharing Jesus through being Santa. In addition, he loved his church and devoted his time driving...

Nov 6, 2023

Ronald Lawrence Bartow, of Covington, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023, at the age of 83. Mr. Bartow was a member of First Baptist Church of Covington where he was a deacon, sang in the choir, went on several mission trips, and helped around the church with odd and end jobs.

He was a dedicated employee at...

Nov 4, 2023

Sandra Singleton, of Covington, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the age of 82. Ms. Singleton was a devoted mother, grandmother, and sister, who loved her family deeply. She enjoyed attending church whenever possible and had a green thumb as a passionate gardener. Ms. Singleton was a talented seamstress and a craft enthusiast, filling her home with creativity....

Nov 3, 2023

Bruce Thomas Deverell, of Covington, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023, at the age of 70.

He was proud of his military service as a Navy Corpsman and enjoyed traveling for work.  Bruce never met a stranger.

In the early 1980's Bruce was the driving force to re-vitalize the lighting and sound for the Open...

Nov 3, 2023

Johnnie " Hugh " Steele of Covington Ga was born on November 3,1925 and passed away on November 3.2023, at the age of 98. Hugh was the youngest of twelve children. Hugh attended Heard Mixon School and Graduated from Covington High School as an honor graduate. After high school, Hugh attended Oxford College of Emory University. In 1947,Hugh married...

Oct 31, 2023

Noel Hegwood, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at the age of 68. Mr. Hegwood was a hard worker and volunteer fireman for 26 years. He enjoyed fishing on Lake Oconee, woodworking, and liked to work on lawnmowers, cars, and trucks – he was always fixing something. Mr. Hegwood never put himself before others and was a...