Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

Feb 26, 2023

Eloise Crawford Polk Sherod, a lifelong resident of Newton County, passed away February 26, 2023, at the age of 101 from natural causes. Mrs. Sherod enjoyed shopping for bargains in local stores; working in her garden in years past; and, spending time with her family, especially her sister, Elsie Holder, and her sister-in-law, Barbara Crawford. Also, as long as...

Feb 24, 2023

David Perez Verdejo, of Covington, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023, at the age of 54. Mr. Perez Verdejo will be remembered as a wonderful husband and father who loved his family dearly. He worked diligently day and night to provide for his family. He had a big personality, loved laughing and joking, and was energetic and outspoken.  Mr....

Feb 24, 2023

Raymond Lanier Johnson, a lifelong Covington resident, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023, at the age of 82. Mr. Johnson was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church and past member of County Line Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon, Sunday school teacher, bus driver, and helping out to any capacity needed. He retired from Owens Trucking and...

Feb 22, 2023

The sum and substance of Madge the Matriarch cannot be exhaustively chronicled in books or on the few pages of an obituary but must live in the hearts of those she has touched. It was in the Spring of 1938, April 23rd,  that Madge Haye, nee Harris, Miss Madge, Mama,  Aunt Madge, and Grandma Madge checked into the world...

Feb 22, 2023

Ernestine Hamlin Smith was born October 1st, 1936, in Abbeville, Alabama from the union of Eston Gamble and Pet Elizabeth Gamble. She was the second of three girls.The family left Abbeville and moved to Dothan, Alabama where Ernestine attend elementary, middle, and high school.

In high school, Ernestine played as a forward on the basketball team and...

Feb 22, 2023

With deep sadness and immense love, the family of Christian James St. Holmes of Athens, GA announce his passing on February 22, 2023.  He was born in Atlanta, GA on September 20, 1987, to Rhonda and Derek St. Holmes and grew up in Conyers, Ga. Christian was the epitome of extraordinary, a beautiful soul and an inspiring person that...

Feb 22, 2023

Julia Bush Brubaker was born in 1926 in Birmingham, AL and died February 22, 2023 in Covington, GA. Though born in Alabama, she identified with Covington after moving there in the fifth grade. She had family roots and deep connections to many of the earliest residents of the town.

She graduated from Mary Baldwin college, and then...

Feb 21, 2023

Nusong was born on September 26, 1998. He was the fifth child of nine to Vue Pao Lee and Pa Vue. Nusong’s life has never been easy because of his parent’s separation. His older siblings Vichai, Christopher, Sandy, and Mai Kia had to live apart. Meanwhile, he lived with his Uncle Tai and Auntie Jessica at age eight, with...

Feb 20, 2023

Lynnon Hall Bledsoe, 77, of Oxford, Georgia entered his heavenly home on Monday, February 20, 2023, surrounded by loved ones, after bravely battling an illness. Lynn was born on December 16, 1945 to William Hall (Pat) Bledsoe and Ruby Thompson Bledsoe at the family home near Eatonton and Monticello, Georgia.  Due to his father’s career, Lynn moved frequently as...

Feb 15, 2023

Keith Jackson of Covington passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at the age of 74. Mr. Jackson was born in Atlanta and graduated from Avondale High School. He attended Atlanta Technical College and became a Certified Dental Technician for 50 years. He co-owned and operated Suburban Crown and Bridge for 36 years. Mr. Jackson worked at Caldwell & Cowan...

Feb 14, 2023

Nena Marie Head, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at the age of 53. Nena, affectionately known by her grandchildren as “Crazy Grandma” loved her family dearly. She was spunky, loved her piercings and tattoos, and was one of a kind. Nena enjoyed listening to rock music, especially Kid Rock which was her favorite. She was always...

Feb 12, 2023

Jose A. Godinez Becerra, of Covington, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, at the age of 54. Mr. Godinez was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He had a friendly personality and was always sure to let everyone know that they were amazing. Mr. Godinez enjoyed going out to eat and loved his animals, especially his roosters. He was...

Feb 12, 2023

John Russell Grant, Sr., of Covington, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, at the age of 77. Mr. Grant was a retired truck driver of 40 years for FedEx Freight and a well-known singer and bartender, even traveling to Vegas to showcase his skills. He enjoyed gambling, going to casinos, listening to Newstalk Radio, and enjoyed eating sweets -...

Feb 10, 2023

Joyce Crosby, of Oxford, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023, at the age of 81. Mrs. Crosby resided in Newton County over the last 50 years, mainly living in Oxford for 34 years. She was a proud homemaker and took great pride in taking care of her family. Mrs. Crosby enjoyed flower gardening and bird watching. She was a...

Feb 9, 2023

Bobby Bostwick Reagan passed away February 9, 2023, at the age of 90.

He was born March 19, 1932 to his parents Irene (Bostwick) and Johnie S. Reagan in the their home Bostwick Homeplace in Oxford, Georgia. Both of whom have preceded him in death along with his sister, Johnnie Kathryn Kitchens.

He was an...

Feb 8, 2023

Robert Cox, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at the age of 90. Mr. Cox was a member of Conyers Church of Christ. He was a hard worker retiring at the age of 78. In his spare time, he enjoyed working in the yard and going out to eat. Mr. Cox was a big fan of the...

Feb 6, 2023

Jon Alan Knapp, of Newborn, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023, at the age of 63. Mr. Knapp had a distinguished 15-year career in the Navy, where he served with honor and distinction. He was proud of his service and took great pride in his country. Mr. Knapp was an outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing and tending to...

Feb 5, 2023

Dapple Maughon, of Conyers, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023, at the age of 85. Mrs. Maughon was an immaculate homemaker. She enjoyed cooking and sharing her love of food with her family. Mrs. Maughon will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother whom her family will miss dearly. She was preceded in death by her husband, William...

Feb 3, 2023

Martha Williams, of Covington, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023, at the age of 85. Mrs. Williams was an active member of Covington First United Methodist Church and the Edna Miller Group. She was employed at Sharp Middle School in the cafeteria where she was affectionally known as Miss Martha. She loved her students as much as she was...

Feb 2, 2023

Larry Joe James, of Porterdale, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023, at the age of 67. Mr. James was a skilled craftsman that could build anything he set his mind to. He was an avid outdoorsman that enjoyed being outdoors hunting and fishing. Mr. James loved corvettes and watching NASCAR, especially his favorite driver, Jeff Gordon. He took great...