Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Larry D. Lester
Mar 18, 2020
Larry D. Lester of Covington, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at the age of 64. Mr. Lester enjoyed fishing, playing cards and working on lawnmowers when he was able. He loved spending time with his great-grandchildren and shared a special bond with each of them. The family would like to thank his niece, Renee Lester, as well as Judy...
Harold T. Harper
Mar 17, 2020
Harold T. Harper, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at the age of 89. Mr. Harper dutifully and proudly served in both the United States Army and the United States Navy. He was a member and deacon at High Point Baptist Church and was retired from his much-loved job with Bellsouth after a remarkable forty-one years. In earlier...
Michael Bradley "Brad" Coody
Mar 16, 2020
Michael Bradley "Brad" Coody, 42, died March 16, 2020, at his home in Clayton, NC. Brad was born on April 14, 1977, in Warner Robins, GA. He grew up in Snellville, GA, and graduated from South Gwinnett High School. At the time of his death, Brad was employed at Atlas Restoration in Clayton, NC. Prior to moving to North Carolina,...
Rowena "Connie" Lund
Mar 16, 2020
Rowena "Connie" Lund of Oxford, Georgia, passed away Monday, March 16, 2020, at the age of 93. Mrs. Lund was a native of Hopewell, Virginia, and after marriage, she and her husband put down roots in first Danville and then Richmond, Virginia. After moving to Oxford, she became a faithful member of Covington First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Lund was...
Mary Ruth Laverty
Mar 15, 2020
Mary Ruth Laverty, age 75, of Covington, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020. Fondly known to friends and family as "Nanny Ruth", Mrs. Laverty was a longtime and supportive member of Julia A. Porter United Methodist Church, where she served in many capacities. She worked closely with the mission ministry, shared her vocal talents singing in the choir, and cooked...
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...
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