Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

Jul 30, 2022

James Gary “Yogi” Wilkerson, of Covington, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022, at the age of 72. Yogi was a lifelong resident of Newton County. He had a special love for his hometown of Porterdale where he had many fond memories of growing up in the mill village, making lasting friendships, and fishing on the Yellow River. An article...

Jul 27, 2022

Angela Barbara Leonetti, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at the age of 75.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter Robert Leonetti; parents, Rocci and Rose Sposito; and brother, Bobby Sposito.

Survivors include her daughter, Love Rose Leonetti; son, Peter Gennaro Leonetti (Dawn); grandchildren, Peter Joseph Leonetti, Nicole Leonetti Sticher...

Jul 27, 2022

Connie F. Wright, a lifelong resident of Newton County, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at the age of 61. Mrs. Wright was a member of Cornish Mountain Baptist Church, in Oxford. She was a loving, caring, and strong woman. Mrs. Wright was devoted to her husband and cherished her family and friends dearly. She was preceded in death...

Jul 23, 2022

Sylvia Atkinson Conner, of Covington, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022, at the age of 84. Mrs. Conner was a devout Christian and member of East Newton Baptist Church. She liked cooking for her grandchildren and made all their favorites; a special chocolate cake and delicious macaroni and cheese. In addition, Mrs. Conner enjoyed traveling with family and close...

Jul 21, 2022

Geneva Pittman was born May 6, 1928, and died July 21, 2022. She was a resident of Hall County, and formerly Covington, Georgia. Her father and mother Arthur and Elmer Edwards preceded her in death. Also, husbands, Edgar Turpin, Ernest Pittman; son, Stanley Turpin; and great-grandson, Christian Turpin.

Geneva is survived by three grandchildren, Amanda Rutledge Hareb,...

Jul 18, 2022

Michael Starkey, 57, passed away on July 18, 2022. Unfortunately, he lost his fight with melanoma cancer after being diagnosed just last year in 2021. He is remembered heavily for his strength, wisdom, and determination as a man, partner, father, grandfather, friend and so much more. “Anything can be done” was the motto he lived by and instilled in...

Jul 16, 2022

Jeffrey Wayne Richardson, of Mansfield, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022, at the age of 60. Mr. Richardson was a faithful member of Trinity Praise Center, in Mansfield. He loved going to church and tending to the church grounds, including cutting the grass there. Mr. Richardson was a dedicated Miami Dolphins fan and enjoyed watching them play. He had...

Jul 15, 2022

Betty Jean (Fuller) Taylor, of Social Circle, formerly of Conyers, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022, at the age of 82. Mrs. Taylor grew up in Rockdale County and was a 1958 graduate of Rockdale County High School. She was a member of Honey Creek Baptist Church where she was baptized and served as a pianist for several years....

Jul 10, 2022

Charles Carver, of Covington, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022, at the age of 67. Mr. Carver courageously served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Gospel Mission Church for 27 years where he served as a head deacon and trustee. Mr. Carver was a hard worker and dedicated...

Jul 9, 2022

Lucinda Moseley Russell was born to the late Willis and Corrine Moseley in Decatur, Al on July 18, 1949.  One of six siblings; her upbringing was full of love, laughter, close ties, and strong family traditions.  Lucinda received her undergraduate degree in Social Economics from Alabama A&M University in 1971, then later earned her master’s degree in Urban Planning...

Jul 9, 2022

Ella Louise Sally Mills, of Covington, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022, at the age of 84. Mrs. Mills enjoyed vacationing in the mountains and celebrating the holidays with her family and friends. She loved to laugh no matter how she was feeling and always put others before herself. Above all, time spent with her family is what Mrs....

Jul 8, 2022

Stanley Thompson, of Griffin, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022, at the age of 67. Mr. Thompson was a hard worker and great mechanic. He enjoyed working with his hands. Mr. Thompson loved to travel, especially to Colorado. He liked riding dune buggies and creating model cars. Mr. Thompson loved children, and they loved him in return. He took...

Jul 7, 2022

William Jensen Dick, of Covington, passed away July 7, 2022, at the age of 8. Jensen fought a courageous battle against brain cancer, receiving a brain tumor diagnosis in January of 2022. He was always happy and would light up any room. Jensen was a wonderful and loving son and brother. His family adored him; his mother proudly states...

Jul 7, 2022

William Ronald Lynch, Sr., of Social Circle, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022, at the age of 77. A native of Porterdale, Mr. Lynch was a lifelong resident of Newton County. He was a proud patriot, serving in the United States Air Force for 13 and a half years. In addition to his military service, Mr. Lynch served as...

Jul 7, 2022

Stephen B. Owens, of Conyers, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022, at the age of 67. Mr. Owens proudly served his country in the United States Navy on the USS Independence CV-62. He was a member of Eastridge Community Church where he loved serving as an usher and greeter. Mr. Owens enjoyed the outdoors whether he was camping, fishing,...

Jul 7, 2022

In 2006, Bill Cobham performed at the Christmas Cantata with the Voices of Ousley. Since then, Brother Bill has performed with The Praise Team, Women's Choir, S.O.N.G. Youth Choir, and The S.O.N.G. Ensemble.

William E. Cobham, Jr. graduated from George Westinghouse High School in Brooklyn, New York. As a young trombonist, Bill won a scholarship to The...

Jul 6, 2022

Willard Lee Bailey, of Loganville, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at the age of 84. Mr. Bailey attended New Testament Baptist Church, in Loganville, and retired from French’s Ice Cream Factory, in Atlanta. He enjoyed reading the Bible, fishing and hunting, and taking walks around the neighborhood. Above all, the time spent with his grandchildren is what Mr....

Jul 5, 2022

Raymond Floyd Christian, of Eatonton, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at the age of 83. Mr. Christian took great joy in rebuilding and repairing cars as well as tinkering with things. In addition, he was an excellent woodworker, specializing in whittling wood. Mr. Christian enjoyed watching Westerns and spending time outdoors fishing and gardening. He collected knives, clocks,...

Jul 2, 2022

Virgil “Buck” Cope, a Covington resident for over 50 years, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022, at the age of 80. Mr. Cope retired from Ford Motor Company after 33 years of employment. He was a member of Seals Branch Baptist Church, in Tazwell, Tennessee. In addition, Mr. Cope was a member of the Free Masons Hampton Lodge #70....

Jun 30, 2022

Dorris Ann Young, of Covington, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022, at the age of 67. Mrs. Young enjoyed playing Bingo and games on her computer and watching her favorite channel HGTV. She adored her dogs and will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Mrs. Young was preceded in death by her father, James Wilson;...