Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Catherine McRay
Aug 19, 2024
Catherine McRay, of Covington, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024, at the age of 95. Born January 27, 1929, in Newton County, she was the widow of the late Samuel A. McRay and was the daughter of the late Anne Bell Womack and Frank Herring, of Newton County. Catherine lived in Newton County all her life where she was a...
Robert Allen Jacques
Aug 17, 2024
Robert Allen Jacques, Sr., of Covington, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024, at the age of 77. Mr. Jacques was a hard worker and loved to tinker with things. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, the Braves, and the Bulldogs. In Mr. Jacques’ spare time, he liked traveling to the beach and especially enjoying the seafood while there. He will be remembered...
Elizabeth Walden Reese
Aug 15, 2024
Elizabeth Walden Reese, a simple woman of faith, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2024, in Eatonton, Georgia. Elizabeth was born on December 18, 1927, in Henry County to the late Ola and Joe Walden. Known for her warmth and amiable spirit, Elizabeth touched the lives of many. A matriarch in her family, Elizabeth was preceded in death by her...
Martha Elizabeth McGiboney
Aug 11, 2024
Martha Elizabeth McGiboney, of Covington, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024, at the age of 85. Mrs. McGiboney was a member of Eastridge Community Church where she enjoyed services. After retiring From C. R. Bard, she enjoyed her free time camping and traveling. Mrs. McGiboney will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was preceded in death...
Doris Ilene Wells
Aug 8, 2024
Doris Ilene Wells, of Covington, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024, at the age of 86. Mrs. Wells was hardworking and loved her family dearly. Once all of her children were in school, she started working as a waitress and hostess. She was a championship bowler and held the highest game by a woman for 20 years, a 299, at...
Elizabeth J. "Gina" Light
Aug 6, 2024
Elizabeth J. “Gina” Light, of Columbus, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at the age of 91.
Gina, the youngest of six children, was born in Rosemont, West Virginia to Eufemia DeLuca Pellegrino and Carmine Pellegrino.
Gina showed strength, determination, and perseverance throughout her life, but one way was through her pursuit of education. One of the proudest accomplishments in her young...
Pallie Jennie Raby
Aug 5, 2024
Our Precious mother, Pallie Jennie Raby passed away on August 5, 2024, at the age of 88. She parted this world in her favorite place, her home. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Eugene Lee Raby Sr., and her parents, Harley Joseph Carnes and Pallie Maybelle Welch. She came from a loving family of 13...
Ruben Angel Rey Leon Perez
Aug 4, 2024
Ruben Angel Rey Leon Perez, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024, at the age of 38. Ruben was kind and compassionate, respectful, and determined. He was also outgoing, intelligent and funny. Ruben enjoyed sports, especially baseball and boxing. He liked to party, shop, and spend time with his family. He also loved luxury vehicles and jewelry. And last but not...
Virginia P. Lee
Aug 3, 2024
Virginia P. Lee of Covington Georgia passed away on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024, at the age of eighty-seven.
Virginia was born on January 17th, 1937, to Mr. and Mrs. William R. Poole in Washington DC. Virginia moved to Georgia with her family when she was a baby and lived most of her life in Georgia.
Virginia graduated from Avondale High School in...
Saunders Keith Beggs, Sr.
Jul 27, 2024
Saunders Keith Beggs, Sr., of Conyers, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024, at the age of 68. Mr. Beggs was a hard worker and dedicated to his job where he worked for the past 32 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed vacationing at the beach and playing golf.
Survivors include his Children, Crystal Beggs Martin (Eddie), Keith Beggs (Angela), Kris...
Kenneth Steed Brown Sr.
Jul 27, 2024
Kenneth Steed Brown Sr., of Covington, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at the age of 85. Mr. Brown attended Brown High School in Atlanta where he played basketball. Afterwards he served his country proudly as a member of the Air Force. Mr. Brown worked as an electrician and was a member of the IBEW 613 union in Atlanta....
Sandra Morris Norred
Jul 26, 2024
Sandra Morris Norred, of Oxford, passed away Friday, July 26, 2024, at the age of 81. Sandra proudly worked at Standridge Color Corporation in Social Circle for 22 years. There she was a part of a great community she called family. Her many interests included spending time with family and friends, gardening, and extensive traveling. She was preceded in death...
Reverend Larry Joseph Koontz
Jul 23, 2024
Reverend Larry Joseph Koontz of Social Circle passed away on Tuesday, 23 July 2024, at the age of 72. As an ordained minister and registered nurse, Larry’s love for his wife and three kids was only exceeded by his love for Christian missions. For over 40 years, Larry faithfully served on a host of mission fields, but the Kanuri Tribe...
Gerald "Jerry" Butler Loyd
Jul 23, 2024
Gerald "Jerry" Butler Loyd, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at the age of 86. Mr. Loyd was born in Henry County and grew up in Ola and Rocky Plains. He proudly served the United States in the Army National Guard. Mr. Loyd was in the propane business for over 50 years and was co-owner of Loyal Gas....
Ricky Harold Smith
Jul 21, 2024
Ricky H. Smith, of Conyers, passed away on July 21, 2024, at the age of 71. He was a faithful member of Full Gospel Holiness Church in Monroe. Mr. Smith graduated from Newton High School. After graduation, he began working at Griffith Laboratories (now known as Griffith Foods), where he was employed for 49 years. In his younger days, Mr....
Judy McCreless
Jul 20, 2024
Judith C. McCreless, known affectionately to friends and family as Judy, left a legacy of love and kindness upon her passing on July 20, 2024, at the age of 80. Born on December 06, 1943, in Woodland, Alabama, she is leaving behind a world significantly brighter for her presence. Judy's life was a tapestry of deep family bonds and enduring...
Daphne Olivene Downie
Jul 15, 2024
Daphne Olivene Downie (August, 22nd 1939-July, 15th 2024) was called home to be with her Savior.
Daphne was predeceased by her parents, Egbert George and Doris Maud Downie(Bennett) and one of her brothers, Neville Gladstone Orlando Downie (G), as he was called. She was the eldest of 5 children. She is survived by: (Sister) Colleen Patricia Downie-Duncan(Bill), (Brother) Derrick Newton Downie...
Paul Edward Moyers
Jul 10, 2024
Paul Edward Moyers, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at the age of 84. Mr. Moyers proudly served his county in the United States Navy for 21 years where he had an active-duty tour during Operation Desert Storm / Desert Shield. He worked for Atlanta Gas Light Company for 38 years and 4 months. During his time at...
Jo Anne Creed
Jul 6, 2024
Jo Anne Creed, of Jackson, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024, at the age of 69. Jo Ann retired from GBI-GCIC in 2013 after 34 years of dedicated service. She returned to GCIC and worked as a retire/rehire employee until she passed. Jo Anne had a passion for criminal history and proper dissemination of background-related work. During her time at...
Douglas Gerald Parish
Jul 5, 2024
Jerry Parish age 83 of Covington, GA passed away peacefully on Friday July 5th 2024. He was born to Emmett and Winnie Parish and grew up with eleven siblings in the little white farmhouse on Henderson Mill Road. He graduated from Newton County High School then went to work and later retired from Lithonia Lighting. Jerry was a member of...
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