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Elaine Maria Thiry
Sep 1, 2025
Mrs. Elaine Maria Thiry, 84, of Swainsboro passed away Monday, September 1, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Newark, New Jersey on November 14, 1940, to Benjamin Granito and Jeanette Giordano Granito. She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Stephen Joseph Thiry; sisters, Arlene, Joyce, Joann.
Mrs. Elaine is survived by her daughters, Judith Giordano (Julio Santiago)...
Florence Daniels Bedgood
Sep 1, 2025
Mrs. Florence Daniels Bedgood, 88, of Swainsboro passed away Monday, September 1, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Swainsboro on May 1, 1937, to the late John William Daniels and Cachineal Rich Daniels.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charlie “CJ” Bedgood, Jr.; brothers, Herman Daniels, Alvin Daniels, John William Daniels, Robert Daniels, James Daniels; sisters,...
Cindy Shalene Johnson Vaughn
Aug 31, 2025
Mrs. Cindy Shalene Johnson Vaughn, 46, of Warner Robins passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Swainsboro on October 23, 1978, to Adolphus Johnson and Joann Robinson Johnson. She is preceded in death by her mother.
Cindy Shalene Johnson Vaughn Aka (our scooter baby). A beautiful soul gone so soon. She was a wonderful Daughter...
Jimmy R Phillips
Aug 30, 2025
Jimmy R. Phillips, 78, of Garfield, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 30, 2025, surrounded by family.
Born in Stillmore, Georgia, Jimmy served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps, rising to the rank of Sergeant. He spent most of his civilian career with the U.S. Postal Service in Swainsboro and Statesboro, retiring after many years of dedicated service.
A...
Margaret Ann Kirby Smith
Aug 30, 2025
Mrs. Margaret Ann Kirby Smith, 93, of Twin City passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Piedmont, South Carolina on July 4, 1932, to the late Otis Kirby and Irene Cain Kirby.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lynn Livingston "Buck" Smith, Jr.; sisters, Bessie Mae Kirby, Lillian Klein, Phyllis Hammock, Bobbie...
Andrew Williams, Jr.
Aug 27, 2025
Mr. Andrew Williams, Jr., 72, of Swainsboro passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025, in Savannah at Memorial Health. He was born October 5, 1952, in Wadley to the late Andrew Williams, Sr. and Lela Washington Williams. Andrew was preceded in death by his parents; son, Phil McGirt; sisters, Georgia Williams and Annie Ruth Williams; brothers, Floyd Williams, Tommy Williams, Gene...
Margaret B. Collins
Aug 26, 2025
Mrs. Margaret B. Collins, 94, of Swainsboro passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Emanuel Medical Center. She was born in Rocky Ford on September 13, 1930, to the late Clem Beasley and Claudia Lee Beasley.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Rev. Bill Thompson; daughter, Lynn Wright; brothers, Clem Beasley, Vernon Mincey; sisters, Gwendolyn Littlefield, Lorena Durden,...
David Allen Collins
Aug 25, 2025
Mr. David Allen Collins, 63, of East Dublin, passed away Monday, August 25, 2025, at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin. He was born on October 22, 1961, in Savannah. David was preceded in death by his father, Lester Woods; sister, Peggy Warnock, Shirley Beck; brothers Bobby Woods and Earl Woods.
He is survived by his companion, Annette Barfield of East Dublin;...
Allen Leroy Jackson
Aug 23, 2025
Mr. Allen Leroy Jackson, 83, passed away at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin, GA, on August, 23, 2025 in the presence of his loving daughter.
Allen was born in Fayetteville, NC to the late E.L. and Hilda Jackson in 1941. He served his country in the United States Army, joining when he was only seventeen years old and serving for nearly...
Lee Franklin Pulliam
Aug 22, 2025
Mr. Lee Franklin Pulliam, 89, passed away at Summer Willow Personal Care Home in Nunez, GA on Friday, August 22, 2025.
Lee was born in Martin, GA, in Stephens County in 1936 to the late Cecil and Mamie Pulliam. After high school he served his country in the United States Air Force for nearly four years. He then attended and graduated...
Lizzie Rountree Burton
Aug 22, 2025
On August 22, 2025, God called Mrs. Lizzie Beth Burton home. Lizzie was born on January 22, 1941, in Swainsboro to the late Wilkerson Rountree and Willie Mae Cross. She is preceded in death by her parents; Daughter, Diane Rountree; 5 brothers; and 6 sisters.
Mrs. Burton loved cooking, she worked at Tick Tock Restaurant, B’s Diner, and McKinney’s Pond. She...
Dewey Wendell Bishop
Aug 21, 2025
Dewey Wendell Bishop, of Swainsboro, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on the night of August 21, 2025, at the age of 78.
Born on August 8, 1947, in Swainsboro, he was the son of the late Earnest Bishop and Clara Bishop. Wendell grew up on his family’s homeland, where he learned the value of hard work, family, and...
Mary Ann Donaldson
Aug 21, 2025
Mrs. Mary Ann Ward Donaldson, 94, of Twin City passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Metter on September 25, 1930, to the late Willie S. Ward and Lottie Mae Sutton Ward.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Noel E. Donaldson; son, Ned Donaldson; son-in-law, Parker Freeman; sisters, Cola Holloway, Ethel Apperson,...
Faye Moxley Sconyers
Aug 18, 2025
Mrs. Faye Moxley Sconyers, 91, of Swainsboro passed away Monday, August 18, 2025, at Emanuel County Nursing Home. She was a native of Emanuel County, wife of the late Luther Samuel Sconyers, Sr. and daughter of the late George W. and Mattie Mae Moxley.
Faye was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother, Charles Moxley.
She was a homemaker raising...
Colleen Slater Duckworth
Aug 14, 2025
Mrs. Colleen Slater Duckworth, 70, of Stillmore unexpectedly passed away Thursday morning, August 14, 2025. She was born on October 12, 1954, in Lyons to the late Harry Slater and Marilyn Monroe Slater of Stillmore.
Colleen was Star Student & Valedictorian of ECI, class of 1972 while working at Mr. Henry Johnson’s store, then married her high school sweetheart, Carl Duckworth...
William Arthur Herrington, Jr.
Aug 9, 2025
Mr. William Arthur Herrington, Jr., 78, of Kite passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Emanuel Medical Center. He was born on October 14, 1946, in Swainsboro to William Arthur Herrington and Louise Shepard Herrington.
Mr. William Arthur Herrington Jr. attended Swainsboro High School and was a 1965 Navy GED graduate. He honorably served his country in both the Navy and...
Weston Bruce Riddle
Aug 6, 2025
Weston Bruce Riddle, Infant son of Nathan Riddle and Libby Riner passed away on August 6, 2025 at Memorial Health in Savannah.
Weston was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandfathers, Bruce Woods and Benjamin Brown.
Weston is survived by his parents; maternal grandparents, Becky Riner and Ben Brown of Swainsboro; paternal grandparents, Roy Riddle of Swainsboro, Alicia and Jay Douglas of...
Don Michael "Mikey" Corbin
Aug 6, 2025
On Wednesday, August 6th, 2025, Don Michael “Mikey” Corbin died suddenly while working out of town for Excell Refrigeration in Aiken, SC. He had been with the company for over 10 years as a refrigeration pipe fitter. Don Michael was originally from Swainsboro but made his home in Monks Corner, SC for the past 15 years.
He was preceded in death...
Martha C Womack
Aug 6, 2025
Mrs. Martha C. Womack, 77, of Midville passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at her residence. She was born on April 3, 1948, in Millen to Ray Cowart and Susie Alcott Cowart.
Mrs. Womack was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ray H. Womack; grandson, Dylan Womack.
Mrs. Martha is survived by her sons, Scotty Womack of Midville, Johnathan Womack; sisters,...
James "Jimmy" Thornburg
Aug 5, 2025
Mr. James “Jimmy” Thornburg, Jr., 61, passed away at his home in Richmond Hill, in a house full of his family and their love.
He was born in 1963 in Savannah, GA. Since 1996 he and his family owned and operated Masters Touch Quality Painting serving the Savannah area. He was never one to remain idle, if not working for the...
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