Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
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...
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...
Betty Freeman Copeland
Feb 23, 2020
Betty Freeman Copeland of Douglasville, formerly of Covington, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020, at the age of 94. Mrs. Copeland was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in Covington, Georgia. She served as president of the Edna Miller Circle, president and Secretary of the Callie Cohen Circle, member of the Christian Fellowship Class and volunteered in...
Lisa Galm
Feb 21, 2020
Lisa Galm of Covington, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020, at the age of 61. A loving wife, mother, daughter and grandmother, Lisa adored her family and was known for her immeasurable integrity. She dedicated her life advocating for others and worked for Project Adventure as a counselor for numerous years. Additionally, her kindred spirit was evident in her love...
Gary Joseph Springston
Feb 21, 2020
Gary Joseph Springston of Covington, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020, at the age of 67. There are no services at this time.
Tim (Sam) Hopkins
Feb 19, 2020
Tim (Sam) Hopkins, age 72, of Monroe, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020. Mr. Hopkins was a lifelong resident of Newton County and a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He had a deep devotion and was dedicated to his country, family and sports of all kinds. Mr. Hopkins' athletic talents were on display as he pursued his...
Christine Mary Brooks
Feb 17, 2020
Christine Mary Brooks of Social Circle, passed away after a short illness surrounded by her loving family, Monday, February 17, 2020, at the age of 76. Mrs. Brooks was a faithful member of The Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. She was a dedicated nurse for many years at Athens Regional Hospital before retiring. Mrs. Brooks had a special place in her...
Ronny Jones
Feb 14, 2020
Ronny Jones, age 71, of Oxford, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020. As a young man growing up in Porterdale, Ronny loved to play softball, and he continued his passion for sports as an enthusiastic fan of the Georgia Bulldogs and the Atlanta Braves. Gifted with a witty sense of humor, Ronny knew the art of telling a good story...
Margene Ellis
Feb 13, 2020
Margene Ellis of Covington passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020, at the age of 85. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Emma Lou Ellis; brothers, Robert Jackson Ellis, Eugene Ellis. Survivors include her uncle, Leamon Moon; cousins, Kathy and Jim Decosse, Karen Patterson, Pam and Mike Harper, Tawney and Jamie Perry, Patricia Patterson. A Memorial Service...
Wilma Jean Clark
Feb 12, 2020
Wilma Jean Clark, age 82, of Oxford, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Strongly rooted in her faith and an active member of First Baptist Church of Covington, Mrs. Clark counted her church friends as family, and she loved them just the same. She drew others in with her happy nature and warm smile - not to mention her desire...
William C. (Billy) Roberts, Jr.
Feb 12, 2020
William (Billy) C. Roberts, Jr., age 73, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Mr. Roberts was a lifelong resident of Newton County who carved out a life that was centered around family and community. He happily devoted his free time to nurturing and building relationships with his children and grandchildren. Mr. Roberts looked forward to meals and fellowship...
Charles Brent Boling
Feb 11, 2020
Charles Brent Boling of Loganville, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at the age of 77. Mr. Boling was a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans organization. He also volunteered at ALS events, and liked listening to the singing at the American Legion. In Mr. Boling's spare time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, exercising, listening to old country music...
Marguerite Patrice Antoine
Feb 9, 2020
Marguerite Patrice Antoine, age 50, of Oxford, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020. Left to honor and cherish Marguerite's memory is her daughter, Genevieve Antoine; son, Jean-Paul Antoine; parents, Mary and George Cockrell, Richard and Misao Clements; sister and brother-in-law, Alysia and Rotimi Ashi; niece, Nailah Ashi; and nephew, Naim Ashi. A Funeral Service for Marguerite will be held Friday,...
Jean Hollingsworth
Feb 7, 2020
Jean Hollingsworth of Porterdale, passed away Friday, February 7, 2020, at the age of 88. Ms. Hollingsworth was a faithful member of Julia A. Porter United Methodist Church, where she was very active before becoming ill. One of the things she enjoyed most was showering those she loved with gifts; especially her homemade divinity. After many dedicated years, Ms. Hollingsworth...
Carl Edward Hyder
Feb 4, 2020
Carl Edward Hyder of Covington, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at the age of 57. Carl was a graduate of Redan High School in Lithonia. A man strong in his Christian faith, he was down-to-earth and enjoyed the simple things in life like horses, NASCAR, Cher, sweets and traveling to the Virgin Islands. Carl loved his dog, "Girl", his...
Rickey Duncan
Feb 3, 2020
Rickey Duncan of Social Circle, passed away Monday, February 3, 2020, at the age of 52. Rickey was the vice president of Rockdale Pipeline, Inc and previously, the president of Walton County Booster Club. He enjoyed cooking and was always looking for new recipes that he could try. A family-oriented man, Rickey was happiest spending time with his children and...
Glenn Dunehew,
Feb 2, 2020
Glenn Dunehew, Sr., age 83, of Lawrenceville, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020. The eldest of seven children, Mr. Dunehew proudly served in the Medical Corps of the United States Army, a non-combat specialty branch of the United States Army Medical Department. He was stationed in Germany for the duration of his tour, which lasted five years. Mr. Dunehew was...
Kathy Lowry
Jan 31, 2020
Kathy Lowry, age 72, of Covington, passed away Friday, January 31, 2020. Although Kathy grew up in Atlanta, she called Covington home for the past forty-one years. After marrying her high school sweetheart, Ronnie, she lived on various Army bases during her husband's military training prior to his tour in Vietnam. Gifted with a selfless nature and caring presence, Kathy...
Michael Walden
Jan 31, 2020
Michael Walden, age 60, of Tucker, passed away Friday, January 31, 2020. Michael was a man with a strong will and a soft heart. He was the rock of his family, and he had a unique ability for putting his loved ones at ease during difficult times. Michael always knew just the right thing to say - whether it was...
Leslie Alvin "Al" Hix
Jan 28, 2020
Leslie Alvin "AL" Hix of Norcross, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at the age of 87. A Memorial Service for Mr. Hix will be held Saturday, February 8, 2020, 3:00 P.M., at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, and inurnment following in the Georgia National Cemetery, 1080 Scott Hudgens Dr., in Canton....
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