Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

May 29, 2022

Zachary Taylor Foster, of Covington, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022, at the age of 25. Zachary enjoyed camping, fishing, and loved fast cars. He liked hanging out with his friends and family, and he cherished the time spent with his parents.

Survivors include his parents, Gerald and Leslie Foster; siblings, Austin, Gerald, Jr., Corey, Marquita, Santoria,...

May 29, 2022

Joyce Spicciati, of Covington, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022, at the age of 76. A native of The Bronx, she was a 1964 graduate of Dodge Vocational High School. Miss Spicciati lived most of her life in Beacon, New York before moving to Covington, Georgia, in 2016. She carved out a 44-year career at Metropolitan Life Insurance Company,...

May 27, 2022

Robert Lane, of Newton County, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022. Mr. Lane was a proud patriot, serving in the United States Marine Corps for 4 years. While in the military, he was stationed in the Philippians and Hawaii. Mr. Lane was of Baptist faith and loved the Lord. He held a variety of professions, including being a pharmacist...

May 27, 2022

Audrey Eva Jones, of Social Circle, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022, at the age of 87. Mrs. Jones was a devout Christian and loved the Lord. She was full of life, had an infectious smile, and never met a stranger. Mrs. Jones was a hard worker and the glue that kept her family together. She enjoyed cooking and...

May 27, 2022

Hubert Hugh Ray, of Covington, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022, at the age of 83. Mr. Ray was a proud patriot; serving honorably in the United States Army and received many awards throughout his military career. He enjoyed all kinds of sports and was an avid Georgia Tech and Atlanta Braves fan. Mr. Ray was a kind man...

May 22, 2022

Nathan O. Montgomery, of Newborn, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022, at 79 years of age. Mr. Montgomery was an avid NASCAR fan, loved going to Talladega, and enjoyed doing mechanical work on cars.  He liked to fish and dance and will be remembered for his favorite saying “Honey, hush!”.  Mr. Montgomery was totally devoted to his wife and...

May 21, 2022

Mary Judith Cheek Crawford, of Covington, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022, at the age of 83. Mrs. Crawford was a very active member of Harvest Baptist Church, until her health declined. For 10 years she served as offsite Director of Disaster Relief for the Stone Mountain Baptist Association. In addition, she was a Discipleship Training Director, a Sunday...

May 18, 2022

Betty Jane White Blankenship, age 98, passed away on May 18, 2022. She was born September 26, 1923, in High Shoals, GA, to Bernice and Hiram Baxter. She was married to two loving husbands, Earnest White on September 5, 1942, until his death November 15, 1964, then was married to John Blankenship on August 21, 1974, until his death...

May 18, 2022

Kennedi Mae McNeill, age 10, passed away peacefully in the arms of her amazingly devoted parents, surrounded by love from close family and friends on Wednesday, May 18, 2022.

Kennedi was many things to many people during her time here. She was her twin brother's biggest fan on the sidelines of all his sports. She always entered ...

May 18, 2022

Willard “Cotton” Ray Byrd, Sr., of Covington, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at the age of 72. Mr. Byrd was devoted to his family and worked hard to provide for them. Selfless and kind in nature, he was always there to lend a helping hand and never judged anyone. In his spare time, Mr. Byrd enjoyed watching westerns,...

May 17, 2022

Steven Wayne Bostian, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at the age of 76. Mr. Bostian was a member of Church of the Good Shepherd and former member of All Saints Episcopal Church, in Gastonia, North Carolina. A native of Bostian Heights, North Carolina, he attended Appalachian State University and obtained a master’s degree in economics in...

May 16, 2022

Marilyn McClain, of Covington, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022, at the age of 76. Mrs. McClain was a strong woman and a cancer survivor. She was an accomplished Southern cook, who took pride in her traditional family recipes and enjoyed cooking for her family. When Mrs. McClain wasn’t making delicious meals, she enjoyed crocheting, watching soap operas, and...

May 15, 2022

Rheya Sisroe, of Covington, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the age of 4. Rheya loved going to Gateway Community Church. She attended Conyers First United Methodist Church Preschool where she liked to learn and play with her friends. Rheya loved karate, gymnastics, princesses, and brownies. She also enjoyed being outside, having her picture taken, and anything sparkly....

May 15, 2022

Tanya Lee Pike, of Conyers, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the age of 49. Tanya loved life, made friends with everyone she met, and was all-around a happy person. She enjoyed shopping and being team mom for the Miracle League baseball team. Tanya loved spending time with her family, and planning family events such as Christmas and...

May 11, 2022

Jennifer Johnson, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at the age of 60. Mrs. Johnson was a tour guide in Jamaica and worked hard to be a great provider for her family. She had an infectious laugh that would light up a room and was the life of the party. Mrs. Johnson was a free spirit and...

May 11, 2022

Geraldine Coady Smallwood, of Porterdale, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at the age of 86. Mrs. Smallwood was born in Porterdale and loved her birthplace. She was family oriented and enjoyed attending her nieces and nephews’ parties. When she wasn’t spending time with her family, she enjoyed reading and sewing. Mrs. Smallwood was preceded in death by her...

May 11, 2022

Barbara Sue Reese, of Mansfield, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at the age of 66. Maw Maw was a one-of-a-kind woman. She was full of love and loved unconditionally. Even when she wasn’t at her best, she gave her best to her loved ones. She was funny and feisty. She lived life on her own terms. She loved...

May 11, 2022

Stacy Brimingham, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at the age of 52. Stacy was devoted to her family and her passion in life were children. She enjoyed taking weekend trips to the beach with her sister, Paige, whom she shared a special bond with. Stacy always had a smile on her face, loved to laugh, and...

May 11, 2022

George “Trey” Woodrow Wilson, III, of Oxford, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at the age of 41. Trey liked joking around with everyone and if he picked on you, he liked you. He was selfless and always lending a helping hand to anyone in need. Trey loved anything with wheels on it, and in his spare time, liked...

May 9, 2022

Billy William Whidby, of Covington, passed away Monday, May 9, 2022, at 72 years of age.  Mr. Whidby was known as a really good man and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Hammonds Whidby; and parents, Willis Raymond and Martha (Maloy) Whidby. Survivors include his daughter,...