Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Nina Aiken
Mar 15, 2020
Nina Aiken of Covington, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020, at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Aiken; parents, Virgil and Minnie Ragan; sisters, Lucille Watson, Lois Sealock; brother, I.J. Ragan. Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, Randy and Frieda Aiken, John Aiken; grandchildren, Kristen and Martin Boyd, Charlie Aiken and Amie McElroy;...
Ray "Ray Boy" Hodges
Mar 15, 2020
Ray "Ray Boy" Hodges, age 86, of McDonough, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020. Ray Boy was a member of the VFW and the United Auto Workers-General Motors. He was a man who was drawn to the outdoors, and his hobbies echoed his passion for nature. He liked to bird hunt, fish and garden. Ray Boy was known for animated...
Jordy "Deanie" Witcher
Mar 13, 2020
Jordy "Deanie" Witcher, age 77, of Newborn, passed away Friday, March 13, 2020. Mrs. Witcher loved the Lord and read her Bible daily. Her life was rooted in simplicity and centered around family. She will be remembered for her homecooked meals, which included a praiseworthy potato salad, and always having a pot of coffee on and ready for the taking....
Susan (King) Webb
Mar 13, 2020
Susan (King) Webb, age 60, of Porterdale, passed away Friday, March 13, 2020. Susan was a vital member of New Life Praise Center, and for thirty-six years, a dedicated employee of Walmart. In her role as grandmother, she loved to connect with her grandchildren and shopping was one of the many ways she spoiled them, not only with time spent...
Neisha Whitlow
Mar 11, 2020
Neisha Whitlow of Covington, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at the age of 54. Neisha was a great artist and enjoyed knitting, reading and finding new facts. In her spare time, she liked to travel with her husband across the country, whether it was to the mountains or to Daytona Beach to watch her favorite sport, NASCAR. In addition,...
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...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries when they are posted.
