Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

Mar 8, 2023

Robin Marie Howard Lowery, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at the age of 59. Robin had a heart of gold with a willingness to help others and volunteered at the Dotson Foundation with her husband, Michael. She was determined and hardworking with everything she set her mind to and was very successful. Robin had an everlasting...

Mar 8, 2023

Marci Jo McLaney Hutcheson, of Covington, passed away peacefully at home after a 3 year battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at the age of 69. Marci was a graduate of Newton County High School and later attended Berry College. She was a floral designer at her family florist for years and was a...

Mar 6, 2023

Phillip Nelson Payne, of Stone Mountain, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, at the age of 51. Phillip loved superheroes, Batman, Superman, and his all-time favorite, Spiderman. He liked Matchbox Cars, monster trucks and enjoyed listening to country music, especially his favorite song “Pontoon”. Phillip was preceded in death by his mother, Rebecca Mote; and brother, James Shepard.

Mar 4, 2023

Robert Benson Dial, of Social Circle, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the age of 73. Benson was employed with Snapping Shoals EMC for 47 years. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed going fishing and hunting with family and friends. Benson was a very generous man and helped anyone he saw that needed a helping hand. He...

Mar 2, 2023

Jeanne H. Read, age 92, of Conyers, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Charles Wickliffe Read, III; parents, Glen and Marion Harold; and brothers, Robert Harold, Glen Harold.

Mrs. Read enjoyed spending time with her family, along with the...

Feb 28, 2023

Byron (Sonny) Luke Williams lifelong resident of Oxford died February 28 at the age of 93. Sonny was born on June 13, 1929, in Oxford, Georgia to Ira and Verna Williams. He was an employee of General Motors for 38 years, retiring in 1990. Prior to joining GM, he proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War....

Feb 27, 2023

Bobby Lee Moss, of Conyers, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023, at the age of 75. Mr. Moss was a car enthusiast and ran a body shop for many years. He was kind-hearted and loved his family dearly – especially his grandchildren, who affectionately called him Paw-Paw, whom he loved to entertain. In his spare time, Mr. Moss enjoyed...

Feb 27, 2023

Mary Strozier Arnold of Katy, TX, died February 23, 2023. Mary Bo, as she was known by her family, was born in Oxford, Ga to the late Walton and Mary Nell Strozier. She attended both Emory University and the University of Georgia where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Math. With this foundation, she taught high school...

Feb 26, 2023

Eloise Crawford Polk Sherod, a lifelong resident of Newton County, passed away February 26, 2023, at the age of 101 from natural causes. Mrs. Sherod enjoyed shopping for bargains in local stores; working in her garden in years past; and, spending time with her family, especially her sister, Elsie Holder, and her sister-in-law, Barbara Crawford. Also, as long as...

Feb 24, 2023

David Perez Verdejo, of Covington, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023, at the age of 54. Mr. Perez Verdejo will be remembered as a wonderful husband and father who loved his family dearly. He worked diligently day and night to provide for his family. He had a big personality, loved laughing and joking, and was energetic and outspoken.  Mr....

Feb 24, 2023

Raymond Lanier Johnson, a lifelong Covington resident, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023, at the age of 82. Mr. Johnson was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church and past member of County Line Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon, Sunday school teacher, bus driver, and helping out to any capacity needed. He retired from Owens Trucking and...

Feb 22, 2023

The sum and substance of Madge the Matriarch cannot be exhaustively chronicled in books or on the few pages of an obituary but must live in the hearts of those she has touched. It was in the Spring of 1938, April 23rd,  that Madge Haye, nee Harris, Miss Madge, Mama,  Aunt Madge, and Grandma Madge checked into the world...

Feb 22, 2023

Ernestine Hamlin Smith was born October 1st, 1936, in Abbeville, Alabama from the union of Eston Gamble and Pet Elizabeth Gamble. She was the second of three girls.The family left Abbeville and moved to Dothan, Alabama where Ernestine attend elementary, middle, and high school.

In high school, Ernestine played as a forward on the basketball team and...

Feb 22, 2023

With deep sadness and immense love, the family of Christian James St. Holmes of Athens, GA announce his passing on February 22, 2023.  He was born in Atlanta, GA on September 20, 1987, to Rhonda and Derek St. Holmes and grew up in Conyers, Ga. Christian was the epitome of extraordinary, a beautiful soul and an inspiring person that...

Feb 22, 2023

Julia Bush Brubaker was born in 1926 in Birmingham, AL and died February 22, 2023 in Covington, GA. Though born in Alabama, she identified with Covington after moving there in the fifth grade. She had family roots and deep connections to many of the earliest residents of the town.

She graduated from Mary Baldwin college, and then...

Feb 21, 2023

Nusong was born on September 26, 1998. He was the fifth child of nine to Vue Pao Lee and Pa Vue. Nusong’s life has never been easy because of his parent’s separation. His older siblings Vichai, Christopher, Sandy, and Mai Kia had to live apart. Meanwhile, he lived with his Uncle Tai and Auntie Jessica at age eight, with...

Feb 20, 2023

Lynnon Hall Bledsoe, 77, of Oxford, Georgia entered his heavenly home on Monday, February 20, 2023, surrounded by loved ones, after bravely battling an illness. Lynn was born on December 16, 1945 to William Hall (Pat) Bledsoe and Ruby Thompson Bledsoe at the family home near Eatonton and Monticello, Georgia.  Due to his father’s career, Lynn moved frequently as...

Feb 15, 2023

Keith Jackson of Covington passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at the age of 74. Mr. Jackson was born in Atlanta and graduated from Avondale High School. He attended Atlanta Technical College and became a Certified Dental Technician for 50 years. He co-owned and operated Suburban Crown and Bridge for 36 years. Mr. Jackson worked at Caldwell & Cowan...

Feb 14, 2023

Nena Marie Head, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at the age of 53. Nena, affectionately known by her grandchildren as “Crazy Grandma” loved her family dearly. She was spunky, loved her piercings and tattoos, and was one of a kind. Nena enjoyed listening to rock music, especially Kid Rock which was her favorite. She was always...

Feb 12, 2023

Jose A. Godinez Becerra, of Covington, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, at the age of 54. Mr. Godinez was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He had a friendly personality and was always sure to let everyone know that they were amazing. Mr. Godinez enjoyed going out to eat and loved his animals, especially his roosters. He was...