Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

Dec 2, 2023

Jean Searcy LeRoy, 94, of Conyers, went home to be with the Lord on December 2, 2023. Mrs. LeRoy was a member of Zion Baptist Church and Young at Heart class. She was also a member of Deerelicts. In her spare time, Mrs. LeRoy enjoyed reading and collecting stamps. She was preceded in death in 2019 by her husband....

Nov 30, 2023

Vicki Walden, of Covington, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023 at the age of 59.

She was a member of Hyde’s Chapel Baptist Church, of Conyers. Vicki was full of life and was always ready for a good time. She loved spending time with her family and friends. Christmas time was her favorite time of year. She...

Nov 30, 2023

Melvin Lee “Buster” Ogletree, of Covington, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023, at the age of 91.  He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many. Mr. Ogletree proudly served his country in the United States Army as a paratrooper, reaching the rank of Staff Sargeant during the Korean War. He was an Exalted Ruler...

Nov 29, 2023

Ralph Grenville Trickler, 81, of Covington, Georgia passed away on November 29, 2023 at Riverside Healthcare while in respite care.

He was born October 17, 1942 in Ottumwa, Iowa to Ralph and Wanda Faye Trickler. On August 19, 162 in Burlington, Iowa he married Bonnie Jean Wickerham and they shared 61 years together.

He graduated...

Nov 29, 2023

Affectionately known as Mike, Michael Douglas Autry passed peacefully on Wednesday, November 29, surrounded by his family. Born on August 22,1944, in Stone Mountain, Georgia, he was a man whose life has been a tapestry of dedication, service, and Masonic brotherhood

Beloved son of Phil D. Autry and Mary Gazaway Autry, cherished husband of Lynda Autry, and...

Nov 28, 2023

Musette Meadows Fisher of Oxford, GA was called home on November 28th, 2023 at the age of 84.

Musette was born in Monroe, GA on January 11, 1939. She graduated from Monroe High School in 1957, where she played basketball and formed lifelong friendships.

She married Coach Wilbur Fisher on May 18th, 1963. They moved...

Nov 21, 2023

Rex Dale Stutchman, Sr., Conyers, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at the age of 90. Mr. Stutchman proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a Korean War Veteran. A dedicated employee, he worked for Georgia Power for 40 plus years before retiring. Mr. Stutchman was an accomplished musician on both saxophone and clarinet. He...

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,...