OBITUARIES

Frances Lindsey

Feb 4, 2025

Mrs. Mary Frances Lindsey, 78, , of Kite passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at her residence.  She was born on January 31, 1947, in Kite to the late Milton Russell Sheppard and Maggie Ruth Price Sheppard.  She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Helen Ruth Dalton.

Mrs. Lindsey enjoyed taking care of her children;...

Marilyn (Lee) Mixon

Feb 4, 2025

Mrs. Marilyn Lee Mixon, 89, of Twin City passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025.  She was born June 25, 1935, in Chester, South Carolina to the late Clyde Lloyd. Marilyn was preceded in death by her father; husband, George Glendall Mixon; son, James Mixon.

She is survived by her son, George Richard Mixon.

No services...

Mary (Murphy) Kent

Feb 1, 2025

Mrs. Mary Murphy Kent “Mae Mae”, 92, of Swainsboro passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025, following a brief illness, Mae Mae was called to her final home in glory.  She was resting peacefully at home surrounded by family, which is where she prayed to be.  She was born April 16, 1932, in Swainsboro to the late James Cecil Murphy...

Michael V Caputo, Jr.

Jan 28, 2025

Mr. Michael V. Caputo, Jr., 84, of Swainsboro passed away, Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at his residence following an extended illness.  He was born on October 5, 1940, in Montclair, NJ to the late Michael P. Caputo, Sr. and Mary Bruno Caputo.  Mr. Caputo was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Franklin Caputo and Gabriel Caputo.

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Aubry Jinx Womack

Jan 28, 2025

Mr. Aubry Jinx Womack of Swainsboro, Ga. passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Emanuel County Nursing Home in Swainsboro, Ga.  Jinx was born on June 20, 1943, the son of Auby L. Womack and Majorie Peebles Womack of Blundale, Ga.

He graduated from Swainsboro High School in 1961. He received his Associates of Arts degree...

Steven Edgar Warrington

Jan 27, 2025

Mr. Steven Edgar Warrington, 67, of Kite passed away Monday, January 27, 2025, at his residence.  He was born on August 8, 1957, in Coral Gables, Florida to Edgar Harold Warrington and Maria Matilda Dunkl Warrington.  Steven was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Tammy Burch Warrington; sister, Kim Warrington.

He is survived by his son,...

Benny Earl Williamson

Jan 27, 2025

Mr. Benny Earl Williamson passed peacefully on Monday, January 27, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at The Oaks at Bethany Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation in Vidalia following an extended illness.

Benny Earl was born August 8, 1950, in Millen to the late William Dover Williamson and the late Mildred Sherrod Williamson.  Benny was a graduate of Swainsboro...

Cathy Lynn Schellenberg

Jan 26, 2025

Mrs. Cathy Lynn Schellenberg, 54, of Swainsboro, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at her residence. She was born on March 23, 1970, in Macon, to Robert Turner and Sandra Johnson Turner.  She is preceded in death by her parents.

Cathy was born to RT and Sandra Turner and was raised in the small town of  ...

James "Jim" D. Creech

Jan 23, 2025

Mr. James D. "Jim" Creech, 66, of Kite, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Emanuel Medical Center. He was born on December 25, 1958, in Swainsboro to John B. Creech and Frances Pierson Creech. He is preceded in death by his parents.

In addition to serving our country for 5 years, Jim also ran the...

Lynn (Thompson) Wright

Jan 21, 2025

Mrs. Lynn Thompson Wright, 73,  of Swainsboro, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Emanuel County Nursing Home. She was born May 3, 1951, in Millen to William H. Thompson, Sr. and Margaret Beasley Collins. She was preceded in death by her father and brother-in-law, Bob Turner. She was a member of Hawhammock Baptist Church. She retired from R.J....

Rusty Marion Braddy

Jan 20, 2025

Mr. Rusty Marion Braddy, 45, of Oak Park passed away Monday, January 20, 2025, at his residence.  He was born on September 15, 1979, in Metter to Jimmy D. Braddy and Dawn Warren Braddy of Oak Park. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Wilson “Boy” and Lynette Warren; paternal grandparents, John Randolph and Mary Katherine Braddy;...

Dennis Wayne Connell

Jan 18, 2025

Mr. Dennis Wayne Connell, 77, of Twin City passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro.  He was born October 3, 1947, in Albany to the late Jack Logan Connell and Geraldine Slay Connell.  Dennis was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ronnie Connell; sister, Pam Connell.

He is survived by his...

Norma Jean Deicke

Jan 18, 2025

Mrs. Norma Jean Deicke, 77, of Reidsville, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at her residence. She was born March 29, 1947, in Aiken, South Carolina to the late Mr. Eddie William Murray and Millo Lee Skipper Murray. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alvin C. Deicke; daughter, Ethel Rozek; twin brother, Bill Murray; brothers,...

Richard Marlow Daniels

Jan 13, 2025

Mr. Richard Marlow Daniels, 65, of Swainsboro passed away Monday, January 13, 2025, at his residence. He was born on September 10, 1959, in Swainsboro, to the late Arthur Richard “Dickie” Daniels and Rebecca Dennis Hill. He is preceded in death by his parents and uncle, Robert McElveen.

Richard, RD or "Unc," as he was affectionately named...

Frances Inez (Holland) Drew

Jan 10, 2025

On January 10, 2025, Frances Inez Drew of Swainsboro, GA moved to her heavenly home at the age of 78.  Frances loved her family and the Lord.  Her faith was unwavering, setting an example for her two children and eight grandchildren that will lead them all their lives.  She was born on August 7, 1946, in McComb, Mississippi to...

Madell Portwood Peavy

Jan 10, 2025

Mrs. Madell Portwood Peavy, 72, of Swainsboro passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Emanuel Medical Center surrounded by her 3 daughters.  She was born January 16, 1952, to the late Mack Portwood and Mary Dell Sowell Portwood.  Mrs. Peavy was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Allen Peavy; sister,...

Daniel Novis Lee

Jan 10, 2025

Mr. Daniel Novis Lee, 95, of Wadley passed away Friday, January 10, 2025, at his residence following an extended illness.  He was born July 8, 1929, to the late Goldman Tillman Lee and Viola Holder Lee.  Mr. Lee was preceded in death by his parents; wives, Gloria Jane Rowland Lee, Myrtice Brantley Fortner Lee; son, David Lee; brothers, Edward...

Eugene Oneal Atchison

Jan 9, 2025

Mr. Eugene Oneal (Gene) Atchison entered this world on January 24, 1934 born to Eugene (Shadrack) Atchison and Maudie Mae Lindsey Atchison.  He now has his angel wings and left his earthly body on Thursday, January 9, 2025.  Gene was the 5th child of 10.  He drove on the road for nearly 50 years.

Mr. Atchison was...

Paul Cooper

Jan 8, 2025

Mr. Paul Cooper, 66, of Swainsboro passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro.

No services are planned at this time.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com.

Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Paul Cooper, 66, of Swainsboro.

Michael Jerome Lanier

Jan 7, 2025

Mr. Michael Jerome Lanier of Swainsboro passed away Tuesday, January 7  2025 at his residence.

No services are planned at this time.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com.

Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Michael Jerome Lanier of Swainsboro.