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Mr. Don Rainwater, 87, of Swainsboro passed away Monday, June 27, 2022, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Rainwater was born May 1, 1935, in Madill, OK to John Newton Rainwater and Lucinda Markham Rainwater. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ann Rainwater; brothers, John Delbert Rainwater, Elvin Harding Rainwater, Elbert Carter Rainwater, William Reese Rainwater; sisters, Lynn Mavis Rainwater, Irene Martha Rainwater, Elva Iva Rainwater, Nova...

Mr. Don Rainwater, 87, of Swainsboro passed away Monday, June 27, 2022, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Rainwater was born May 1, 1935, in Madill, OK to John...

Martha Cuyler

Ms. Martha Lee Cuyler, 60, of Swainsboro passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022, at her residence following an extended illness. Ms. Cuyler was born March 4, 1962, in Swainsboro to Willie Cuyler, Sr. and Vinell Williams Cuyler. She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Roma Wright and Louise Cuyler. She is survived by her brother, Willie Lee Cuyler, Jr. of Swainsboro; sisters, Pearl Cuyler, Vivian Cuyler, Albertha Lockett (Willie), Helen Cuyler, Lillie Cuyler,...

Ms. Martha Lee Cuyler, 60, of Swainsboro passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022, at her residence following an extended illness. Ms. Cuyler was born March 4, 1962, in Swainsboro to Willie...

Joe Ware Swainsboro

Mr. Joe Durham Ware, 78, of Swainsboro, Georgia passed away Friday, June 24, 2022, at his home. Mr. Ware was born in Emanuel County. After graduation from Swainsboro High School, he joined the United States Army National Guard. He often shared many fond stories of his time serving with his brothers in the Guard. Mr. Ware was most notably known for his time at Ware’s BBQ. Joe’s life revolved around his family and the BBQ business that was started by his...

Mr. Joe Durham Ware, 78, of Swainsboro, Georgia passed away Friday, June 24, 2022, at his home. Mr. Ware was born in Emanuel County. After graduation from Swainsboro High School, he...

Alice Marsh Swainsboro

Mrs. Alice Rich Marsh, 78, of Swainsboro passed away Friday, June 24, 2022, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Marsh was born April 30, 1944, in Swainsboro to George Rich and Artie McBride Rich. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Freddy Gerald Marsh; brothers, Bud Rich, Ernest Rich, and Shorty Rich. Mrs. Marsh loved spending time at Jekyll Island each year. She did a lot of reading and always made sure her nails were done. Mrs. Marsh was the owner...

Mrs. Alice Rich Marsh, 78, of Swainsboro passed away Friday, June 24, 2022, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Marsh was born April 30, 1944, in Swainsboro to George...

Ronald Kirby Kite

Mr. Ronald David Kirby, 71, of Kite passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at Emanuel Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Kirby was born January 1, 1951, in Swainsboro to David Kirby and Hazel Smith Kirby. He was preceded in death by his father; wife, Brenda Kersey Kirby; granddaughter, Kristen Kirby; brothers, Wayne Kirby and Danny Kirby. Ronald left home at the age of 17 to marry Brenda Kersey. Ronald and Brenda met at Sam’s Drive-In. Ronald would go on to...

Mr. Ronald David Kirby, 71, of Kite passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at Emanuel Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Kirby was born January 1, 1951, in Swainsboro to...

Eula Hughes Twin City

Mrs. Eula Mae Hughes, 82, of Twin City passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Hughes was born April 21, 1940, in Twin City to Doc Carswell and Ebbie Ramsey Carswell. She was preceded in death by her parents; Mr husband, Willie Frank Hughes; son, David Hughes; brothers, Willie Carswell, Eddie Carswell, Doc Carswell, Jr., Jimmy Carswell; sisters, Lucille Carswell, Annie Rucker, Jean Carswell, and Carrie Carswell. She is...

Mrs. Eula Mae Hughes, 82, of Twin City passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Hughes was born April 21, 1940, in Twin City to Doc...

Gene Fields Swainsboro

Mr. Gene Fields, 77, of Swainsboro passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at AU Medical Center in Augusta following a brief illness. Mr. Fields was born August 6, 1944, in Santa Claus to Lonnie Fields and Birty Atkinson Fields. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Doyle Fields, Elton Fields; sisters, Louise Meyers, Esther Trammell, Maude Strange; and son-in-law, David Bertoch. Mr. Fields enjoyed fishing, wood working, and sharing the gospel. He loved spending time with...

Mr. Gene Fields, 77, of Swainsboro passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at AU Medical Center in Augusta following a brief illness. Mr. Fields was born August 6, 1944, in Santa Claus to...

Hampton Kelly Twin City

Mr. Hampton Kelly, 79 of Twin City passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022, at Emanuel Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Kelly was born February 2, 1943, in Swainsboro to James Kelly and Annie Lue Durden Kelly. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Herbert Kelly, June Kelly, George Kelly; sisters, Annie Lue Kelly, Essie Bell Williams. Mr. Kelly enjoyed farming, riding horses, fishing, and watching tv. He was a member of Ohoopee Grove Baptist Church and loved...

Mr. Hampton Kelly, 79 of Twin City passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022, at Emanuel Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Kelly was born February 2, 1943, in Swainsboro to James...

Fredrick "Yank" Ashley Swainsboro

Mr. Fredrick “Yank” Ashley, 69, of Swainsboro passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Ashley was born December 25, 1952, in Johnstown, NY to Charles Henry Ashley, Sr. and Theda Carmella Tomlinson Ashley. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ruby Hall Ashley; sisters, Paulette Ashley, Norine Antwer, Charlene Tran, Janette Brady. Mr. Ashley was a mechanic and worked paint and body at Carl’s Used Cars. He was a...

Mr. Fredrick “Yank” Ashley, 69, of Swainsboro passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Ashley was born December 25, 1952, in...

Tammy Wiggins Swainsboro

Mrs. Tammy Lynn Wiggins, 55, of Swainsboro passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Emanuel Medical Center following a brief illness. Tammy was born May 9, 1967, in Flint, MI, to Donald Long and Diana Sharp Scarboro. She was preceded in death by her stepmother, Pauline Bray Miller. Tammy worked as a special needs paraprofessional and a school bus driver for Emanuel County School System for 25+ years. She was a member of Blundale Baptist Church. Tammy was a beloved...

Mrs. Tammy Lynn Wiggins, 55, of Swainsboro passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Emanuel Medical Center following a brief illness. Tammy was born May 9, 1967, in Flint, MI, to Donald Long...

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