Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Stephen Roberts
Mar 8, 2020
Stephen Roberts of Covington, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020, at the age of 48. Stephen was sweet and generous and had a belly laugh that was contagious. He enjoyed traveling to the beach, buying gifts for others, fishing, watching the Braves, going out to eat and especially enjoyed taking pictures with pretty girls. In addition, Stephen liked to watch...
Daniel "Danny" Biddy, Sr.
Mar 6, 2020
Daniel "Danny" Biddy, Sr., of Eatonton, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020, at the age of 71. Mr. Biddy was a motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed woodworking and being outdoors fishing - especially bass fishing. He loved his family dearly and adored the time spent with his grandchildren. Mr. Biddy will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother....
Billy (W.T.) Skinner
Mar 5, 2020
Billy (W.T.) Skinner of Covington, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020, at the age of 75. Mr. Skinner was a faithful member of Porterdale Baptist Church, for 54 years, and a member of the Masonic Lodge Golden Fleece #6 F&AM. His faith and family were the two most important things in his life. Sharing a special bond with his grandchildren,...
Betty Ann Durden Brown
Mar 3, 2020
Betty Ann Durden Brown, age 85, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Of the Baptist faith, Mrs. Brown was a lifelong resident of Newton County, where she was a vital and active member of her local community. She was retired from C.R. Bard and was a member of the Elkadets for thirty-five years. Mrs. Brown was always on-hand...
William Perry Culpepper
Mar 2, 2020
William Perry Culpepper of Covington, passed away Monday, March 2, 2020, at the age of 79. Mr. Culpepper was a faithful member of Harvest Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and taught Sunday School. He enjoyed studying the Bible, and his immense love for the Lord was evident by passing along his faith to his children, grandchildren and...
Stacey Anderson
Mar 1, 2020
Stacey Anderson, age 57, of Covington, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020. Stacey had an appreciation for what might be considered the simple things, yet the time she spent cooking, gardening, and gathering with family provided her with a life she loved. Stacey was preceded in death by her parents, Claude Benson and Julia Kate (White) Brady. Stacey will be...
Jean Buchanan
Feb 26, 2020
Jean Buchanan, age 78, of Oxford, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020. Faith and family were the cornerstones and the foundation upon which her life was built. Mrs. Buchanan was steadfast in her Christian faith and was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church in Covington. Her commitment to family was evident in all facets of her life as she...
Ollie Matson Leacock
Feb 25, 2020
Ollie Matson Leacock, born Thursday August 1, 1963, in New Amsterdam, Guyana, died peacefully surrounded by his family and extended family members on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at Emory Midtown Hospital in Atlanta, GA., at the age of 56. He was the beloved and devoted husband to Diane, caring father to Natalya & Bradley. Ollie was preceded by his loving...
Lisa Delong
Feb 25, 2020
Lisa DeLong of Rutledge, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at the age of 51. Lisa put her family and friends' needs before her own. She often joked about being a psychiatrist because she loved listening to and helping others. Lisa devoted her life to her children and was a caregiver to her mother, her best friend. Besides spending time...
Margaret Benton
Feb 24, 2020
Margaret Benton, daughter of Guy and Florene James, was born October 6, 1947. Margaret went home to her Lord and Savior, Monday, February 24, 2020. After years of battling COPD, she passed away peacefully at her home in Rutledge, Georgia. Family meant everything to Margaret. She was a caregiver who always put the needs of others before her own. Those...
Betty Freeman Copeland
Feb 23, 2020
Betty Freeman Copeland of Douglasville, formerly of Covington, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020, at the age of 94. Mrs. Copeland was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in Covington, Georgia. She served as president of the Edna Miller Circle, president and Secretary of the Callie Cohen Circle, member of the Christian Fellowship Class and volunteered in...
Lisa Galm
Feb 21, 2020
Lisa Galm of Covington, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020, at the age of 61. A loving wife, mother, daughter and grandmother, Lisa adored her family and was known for her immeasurable integrity. She dedicated her life advocating for others and worked for Project Adventure as a counselor for numerous years. Additionally, her kindred spirit was evident in her love...
Gary Joseph Springston
Feb 21, 2020
Gary Joseph Springston of Covington, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020, at the age of 67. There are no services at this time.
Tim (Sam) Hopkins
Feb 19, 2020
Tim (Sam) Hopkins, age 72, of Monroe, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020. Mr. Hopkins was a lifelong resident of Newton County and a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He had a deep devotion and was dedicated to his country, family and sports of all kinds. Mr. Hopkins' athletic talents were on display as he pursued his...
Christine Mary Brooks
Feb 17, 2020
Christine Mary Brooks of Social Circle, passed away after a short illness surrounded by her loving family, Monday, February 17, 2020, at the age of 76. Mrs. Brooks was a faithful member of The Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. She was a dedicated nurse for many years at Athens Regional Hospital before retiring. Mrs. Brooks had a special place in her...
Ronny Jones
Feb 14, 2020
Ronny Jones, age 71, of Oxford, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020. As a young man growing up in Porterdale, Ronny loved to play softball, and he continued his passion for sports as an enthusiastic fan of the Georgia Bulldogs and the Atlanta Braves. Gifted with a witty sense of humor, Ronny knew the art of telling a good story...
Margene Ellis
Feb 13, 2020
Margene Ellis of Covington passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020, at the age of 85. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Emma Lou Ellis; brothers, Robert Jackson Ellis, Eugene Ellis. Survivors include her uncle, Leamon Moon; cousins, Kathy and Jim Decosse, Karen Patterson, Pam and Mike Harper, Tawney and Jamie Perry, Patricia Patterson. A Memorial Service...
Wilma Jean Clark
Feb 12, 2020
Wilma Jean Clark, age 82, of Oxford, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Strongly rooted in her faith and an active member of First Baptist Church of Covington, Mrs. Clark counted her church friends as family, and she loved them just the same. She drew others in with her happy nature and warm smile - not to mention her desire...
William C. (Billy) Roberts, Jr.
Feb 12, 2020
William (Billy) C. Roberts, Jr., age 73, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Mr. Roberts was a lifelong resident of Newton County who carved out a life that was centered around family and community. He happily devoted his free time to nurturing and building relationships with his children and grandchildren. Mr. Roberts looked forward to meals and fellowship...
Charles Brent Boling
Feb 11, 2020
Charles Brent Boling of Loganville, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at the age of 77. Mr. Boling was a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans organization. He also volunteered at ALS events, and liked listening to the singing at the American Legion. In Mr. Boling's spare time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, exercising, listening to old country music...
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