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Mrs. Betty W. Ellison, 86, of Twin City, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at her residence, following an extended illness. Mrs. Ellison was born May 4, 1936, in Twin City to Elzie Wiggins and Emmie Fulmer Wiggins. Her hobbies included ceramics & painting and she enjoyed fishing. Her most enjoyable moments were spent with family and friends. She loved her children & grandchildren. She was dedicated to following her husband around the world during his 23 years of...

Mrs. Betty W. Ellison, 86, of Twin City, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at her residence, following an extended illness. Mrs. Ellison was born May 4, 1936, in Twin City to Elzie...

Tawanna Burke Metter

Ms. Tawanna LaShonda Burke, 44, of Metter passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at McGraw Community Hospice in Jacksonville, Fl, following an extended illness. Ms. Burke was born November 26, 1978, in Metter to Johnny Boatright and Lillie Ruth Burke Jenkins. She was preceded in death by her father, Johnny Boatright, and brother, William R. Strange. Ms. Burke was a high school graduate who was employed with Walmart Distribution center as a Verifier. She was a member of Life...

Ms. Tawanna LaShonda Burke, 44, of Metter passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at McGraw Community Hospice in Jacksonville, Fl, following an extended illness. Ms. Burke was born...

Dianne Dukes Kite

Ms. Dianne Kimberly Dukes, 61, of Kite, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023, at her residence, following an extended illness. Ms. Dukes was born June 19, 1961, in Swainsboro to Benny Dukes and Alta Faye Webb Galbreath. She was the middle child of one older and one younger brother. She became a second mama to so many of her children’s friends. She always welcomed them into her home, no matter what the hour. She enjoyed catching and eating fish. She could pick the bones out...

Ms. Dianne Kimberly Dukes, 61, of Kite, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023, at her residence, following an extended illness. Ms. Dukes was born June 19, 1961, in Swainsboro to Benny...

Annie Collins Wrightsville

Ms. Annie Louise Collins, 83, of Wrightsville, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at her residence, following an extended illness Ms. Collins was born September 29, 1939, in Savannah to Arlie Bird and Annie Dell Hollaway Bird. Ms. Annie enjoyed traveling, camping and shopping. She enjoyed when her family got together and played cards; her favorite card game being Texas Hold’em. She loved anything from the river to state parks. She was of the Baptist...

Ms. Annie Louise Collins, 83, of Wrightsville, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at her residence, following an extended illness Ms. Collins was born September 29, 1939, in Savannah...

Keith Thompson Swainsboro

Mr. Keith Randall Thompson, 67, of Swainsboro, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Thompson was born May 28, 1955, in Swainsboro, GA. to W. Ray Thompson and Betty Wilson Sheffield. He was preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Annette Thompson; brother, Jimmy Scott. He was a member of Emanuel Christian Ministries where he served as a Deacon. Keith graduated from Swainsboro High School in 1973. He then...

Mr. Keith Randall Thompson, 67, of Swainsboro, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Thompson was born May 28, 1955, in Swainsboro, GA....

Scotty Scarboro, Sr. Swainsboro

Mr. Scotty Ray Scarboro, Sr, 51, of Swainsboro Georgia passed away at Emanuel Medical Center, January 9, 2023, following a brief illness. Scotty was born November 12, 1971, in Swainsboro, to Ray Scarboro and Shirley Scott Graham. Years later, he had 6 children and several grandchildren. He worked roughly 25 years with Central Fence & his last year with the Chester’s. He had a love for NASCAR & working with anything that had to do with tools. He was an amazing husband and...

Mr. Scotty Ray Scarboro, Sr, 51, of Swainsboro Georgia passed away at Emanuel Medical Center, January 9, 2023, following a brief illness. Scotty was born November 12, 1971, in Swainsboro, to Ray...

Hilda Grimes Garfield

Mrs. Hilda Juanita Grimes, 82, of Garfield, passed away on Friday, January 06, 2023, at Emanuel County Nursing home following an extended illness. Mrs. Grimes was born on August 4, 1940, in Swainsboro to the late Rufus Bishop and Evelyn F. Williams. Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sons, Jeffrey Daniel Lane, Todd Allen Lane, and L.D. Lane She is survived by her sons, Carl Lane (Terry) of Dawsonville, Chris Lane (Carol) of Twin City,...

Mrs. Hilda Juanita Grimes, 82, of Garfield, passed away on Friday, January 06, 2023, at Emanuel County Nursing home following an extended illness. Mrs. Grimes was born on August 4,...

David Smith Swainsboro

It is with great sadness that the family of Mr. David Smith, 78, of Swainsboro announce his passing of January 5, 2023, after a brief illness. He was reunited with his beloved son, and best buddy, Chad Smith, who passed away on Christmas day 2015. David was born on March 14, 1944, in Americus, Ga, to the late C.O. and Elizabeth Smith. In addition to his parents and son, he was preceded in death by his sister, Shirley Bell, and niece, Angie Bishop, both of Americus, Ga;...

It is with great sadness that the family of Mr. David Smith, 78, of Swainsboro announce his passing of January 5, 2023, after a brief illness. He was reunited with his beloved son, and best...

Judy Davis Swainsboro

Ms. Judy Dianne Davis, 77, of Swainsboro passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Treutlen County Health and Rehab following a brief illness. Ms. Davis was born May 3, 1945, in Swainsboro to Elmer Foskey and Wilma Kitchens Foskey. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Jimmie Davis. Ms. Judy loved her family more than anything. She was Nanny & Juma to her grandchildren and had a special gift for taking care of little babies. She loved...

Ms. Judy Dianne Davis, 77, of Swainsboro passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Treutlen County Health and Rehab following a brief illness. Ms. Davis was born May 3, 1945, in...

April Barwick Kite

Mrs. April Barwick, 54, of Kite passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, at her residence, following a brief illness. Mrs. Barwick was born April 24th, 1968, in Lansing, Michigan to Charles Dwane Griffith and Bonnie Lee Fegan Griffith. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Griffith and sister, Robbin Deloach. Mrs. Barwick loved being a homemaker where she enjoyed interior design, listening to music and visiting yard sales. She loved helping people. Her favorite holiday was...

Mrs. April Barwick, 54, of Kite passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, at her residence, following a brief illness. Mrs. Barwick was born April 24th, 1968, in Lansing, Michigan to Charles Dwane...

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