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Mary Ellen Smith
Jul 8, 2025
Ms. Mary Ellen Smith, 53, passed away at The Emory Palliative Care Center on July 8, 2025 surrounded by her family.
Survivors include her father , DeSaussure Dugas “Dess” Smith III of Swainsboro; sister, Anna Kate Smith (Kenneth) Willoughby of Canoochee; brothers, DeSaussure Dugas “Dessie” (Terri) Smith IV of Swainsboro, Richard Torpin (Kaytee) Smith, II of Garner, N.C.; nieces and nephews,...
Mary Nell Adams
Jul 7, 2025
Mrs. Mary Nell Adams, 79, passed away at PruittHealth – Sunrise in Moultrie, GA, on July 7, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Martha Bell Rouse.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda (George) Moore, her grandchildren, John (Marana) Adams, Priscilla Grace Dampier, and Hannah Dampier, as well as six great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held on...
John Matthew "Matt" Proctor
Jul 4, 2025
Mr. John Matthew “Matt” Proctor, 43, of Swainsboro, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025.
Matt was born August 28, 1981, in Dublin to James Roger Proctor and Sandra Wilson Proctor. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Rufus and Artie Nell Edenfield; maternal great-grandmother, Sallie Mae Wilson; paternal grandparents, James and Mary Proctor.
Matt was raised in Swainsboro and graduated...
Shannondora Thompson
Jul 3, 2025
Ms. Shannondora Thompson, 54, of Swainsboro, GA, passed away at Pruitt Health Nursing Home on July 3, 2025.
Shannondora was born in Augusta, GA in 1970, she had worked as a volunteer ambulance driver in Texas. She will be remembered for her prowess in the kitchen, making delicious soul food and fried chicken for family and friends. The family will miss...
Ralph Akridge
Jul 2, 2025
Mr. Ralph Akridge, 88 years old, passed away on July 2, 2025, surrounded by his large and loving family.
Ralph was the owner and operator of Akridge Concrete Construction in Swainsboro, GA, for many years until his retirement. He loved fishing, tending to his chickens, playing cards, but most of all the time spent with friends and especially his family. Ralph...
Tommy Walter Cowart
Jul 2, 2025
Tommy Walter Cowart, 81, of Twin City passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at his home following an extended illness. On this exact date and in this same home, his father also passed away 60 years ago.
Tommy was born December 13, 1943, in Twin City, GA to the late Walter Thomas Cowart and Henrietta “Etta” Lewis Cowart Hall. He was...
Greg Barber
Jun 30, 2025
Mr. Greg Barber, 68, passed away at his residence on Monday morning, June 30, 2025.
Greg Barber was born in Hawkinsville on June 19, 1957. He was the son of the late Elmo Barber and Grace Miller Lindsey.
During his youth, he enjoyed shooting the basketball with his friend and shooting pool in tournaments. He worked most of his life as a...
Tommy Almon Howard
Jun 24, 2025
Mr. Tommy Almon Howard, age 92, departed this life for his eternal home on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at the Emanuel County Nursing Center.
Born on September 4, 1932, in Emanuel County to the late Hattie Emma and William Jason Howard, Tommy was the sixth of eleven children and remained a lifelong resident of Swainsboro, Georgia....
Nora Gazelle "Cissy" McNure
Jun 21, 2025
Mrs. Nora Gazelle “Cissy” McNure, 68, passed away at her residence in Franklin, NC, on Saturday, June 21, 2025.
Mrs. Nora Gazelle “Cissy” McNure was born to the late Joseph Cedric and Carrie Evelyn Hudson in Macon, GA. She was employed with the Georgia Department of Transportation as a District Planning and Programming engineer until her retirement in 2016. She was...
Tommy Lee Peebles
Jun 20, 2025
Mr. Tommy Lee Peebles, 60, of Kite, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025, at Memorial Health in Savannah.
Tommy was born June 3, 1965, in Swainsboro to the late Johnnie Paul Peebles and Margaret Honeycutt Peebles. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, David Peebles; nephew, Jay DeBoo. Mr. Peebles was a graduate of Johnson County High School in...
Danita Lynn Johnson
Jun 12, 2025
Mrs. Danita Lynn Johnson, 52, of Garfield, passed away at her residence on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
She was born in Sweet Home, Oregon in 1972 to the late John Odas “Odell” and Irene P. Fortner. Danita was the dietician for Twin View Health and Rehab until her passing. She had attended Johns Creek Baptist Church where she was baptized her...
Stephanie Denise Day
Jun 10, 2025
“A Life Remembered’
On June 10th, 2025, Stephanie Day entered into peaceful rest after a life-well lived and was deeply cherished by all who knew her. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend known for her loving words of encouragement and a non-judgmental heart.
Born on July 8th in New Jersey, Stephanie built a life filled with love,...
Rose Barwick
Jun 10, 2025
Mrs. Rose Barwick, 69, of Swainsboro, passed away at her residence on June 10, 2025.
Mrs. Rose was an amazing woman inside and out. She loved her kids and family with everything in her. She was always there to help anyone in need. She had such a loving heart. In her spare time all she wanted to do was spend time...
Dawn Braddy
Jun 9, 2025
Dawn Warren Braddy, born August 4, 1959 to the late Lynette and Boy Warren of Oak Park, entered her heavenly home, peacefully, surrounded by those who loved her most on June 9, 2025. Dawn brought joy and warmth to every life she touched. Best known for her smile and generous heart, she brightened every room she entered and left lasting...
Celia Viann Anderson Hendley
Jun 8, 2025
Durden Hudson Funeral Directors announces the death of Mrs. Celia Viann Anderson Hendley, 86, of Swainsboro, who passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Community Hospice in Vidalia.
Mrs. Hendley was born July 19, 1938, in Swainsboro to Carlton Hillery Anderson and Bessie Kirkland Anderson. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Billy C. Hendley; sister, Linda Holbrook. She...
Kylan and Kyler Hopkins
Jun 6, 2025
Kyler and Kylan Hopkins were born sleeping with the angels on June 6, 2025, at Memorial Health in Savannah.
They were preceded in death by their great-maternal grandfather, Mark Anthony Burt.
They are survived by their parents, Dakotta Lansford and Kaleb Hopkins; maternal grandparents, Christina Conly (Bradley Williams) of Louisville, KY; paternal grandparents, Heather Hopkins (Fernando Lopez) of Oak Park and Pete...
James Allen Rich
Jun 6, 2025
Mr. James Allen Rich, 59, of Baxley passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025 at Emanuel County Nursing Home.
James was born on January 5, 1966 to Charles Rich, Sr. and Ruby Marsh Rich. He is preceded in death by his father; sister, Linda Rich; brother, Charles Rich, Jr.
He is survived by his mother, Ruby Marsh Rich of Swainsboro; sons, Jody...
Jesse Johnson
Jun 4, 2025
Mr. Jesse Johnson, 66, of Twin City, passed away on June 4, 2025, at Ogeechee Hospice in Statesboro.
Raised in Twin City, Jesse was the epitome of what it meant to bleed red and black. Growing up he was lively and outgoing, and it would be safe to say that he preferred athletics over academics. He was always proud to be...
Agnes Harrison
Jun 4, 2025
Mrs. Agnes Harrison, 93, of Kite passed away at her residence on June 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on September 14, 1931, to the late Thomas and Marie Logue. Mrs. Agnes loved cooking and caring for her family. She worked for many years in the Kite school system, managing the school’s lunchroom. She was a long-time...
William "Billy" Anthony Minton
May 29, 2025
William Anthony Minton, Billy, Husband, Daddy, Paw Paw, Loggerhead
Billy was brought into this world on May 2, 1949 to the late Eddie Minton and Vina Bell Brantley and had four siblings; Lamar, Eloise, Martha, and Jack. He had several nieces and nephews. In his youth, Billy lived on a farm in Kite, Ga. and enjoyed hunting and fishing which was...
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