OBITUARIES

Mar 3, 2024

Mr. Clifford Atkinson, Jr., 66, of Swainsboro passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Emanuel Medical Center.

Clifford was born June 27, 1957, in Swainsboro to the late Clifford Atkinson, Sr. and Katie Pearl Tanner Atkinson.  He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dianne Atkinson; son, Johnny Atkinson; brother, Randall Atkinson.

Born and...

Mar 3, 2024

Mr. John W. Bowden, 81, of Canoochee, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, at The Oaks in Vidalia.

Mr. Bowden was born February 14, 1943, in Swainsboro to Willie Bowden and Rena Hackle Cowart.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marie Busbee Bowden; brothers, Cleve Bowden, Bobby Bowden; sisters, Elizabeth Curl, Linda...

Feb 24, 2024

Mr. Scott Williford, 59, of Twin City passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Community Hospice in Vidalia, following an extended illness.

Mr. Williford was born July 22, 1964, in Louisville to T.W. Williford, Jr. and Helen Harris Williford. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ricky Williford; nephew, Bob Hoke.  Scott was a simple...

Feb 22, 2024

Mr. Robert Samuel “Sammy” Stewart, III, 74, of Swainsboro passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Emanuel Medical Center following an extended illness.

Mr. Stewart was born November 22, 1949, to the late Robert Samuel Stewart, Jr., and Frances Rae Roberts Stewart. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Mack Stewart.

Robert Samuel...

Feb 21, 2024

Mr. Donnie Elmer Price, 73, of Swainsboro, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Scott Health and Rehab in Adrian, GA, after an extended illness. Mr. Price was born on May 31, 1950, to the late Elmer Tom Price and Mary Evelyn Peebles of Kite, GA.  He is preceded in death by his parents.

Mr. Price...

Feb 20, 2024

Mrs. Clara Woods Rewis Young, 59, of Adrian, passed away, Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

Mrs. Rewis was born July 16, 1964, in Macon. She is preceded in death by her father, Aaron Woods, Sr.; brothers, Billy Marsh, Mike Woods; grandson, C.J. Radford. She enjoyed camping, fishing, cooking, and yard work. Mrs. Rewis loved her family, especially her...

Feb 19, 2024

Adlynn Rose Marie Henry, 16 months old, of Sylvania passed away Monday, February 19, 2024, at Burke County Hospital.

Adlynn was born October 10, 2022, to Matt Henry and Alisha Stevens. She was preceded in death by her sister, Mattie James Henry; grandfather, Ronald Henry; PaPa, Drone Hudson, Sr.

Adlynn loved to sing Twinkle, Twinkle...

Feb 17, 2024

Mr. Robert Wendell Neal, 81, of Thomson, passed away, Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Thomson Health and Rehab.

Mr. Neal was born May 31, 1942, in Emanuel County to the late John Madison Neal and Lillian Curl Neal. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Auford Neal, Marcus Neal, Thomas Neal.

Mr. Neal...

Feb 12, 2024

Mr. Solomon Mosley, Jr., 71, of Swainsboro passed away Monday, February 12, 2024, at his residence.

Solomon was born March 21, 1952, to the late Solomon Mosley, Sr. and Lula Mae Jones Mosley.  He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Hattie Ruth Mosley.  Solomon loved the Georgia Bulldogs.  He enjoyed fishing and working on vehicles. ...

Feb 10, 2024

Mr. Darrick A. Mann, 47, of Swainsboro passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Emanuel Medical Center.

Darrick was born April 23, 1976, to the late Granville Edward Mann and Linda Alcott Ruiz.  He was preceded in death by his parents; maternal grandparents, Virgil and Minnie Alcott of Nunez.

Survivors include his daughter, Deanna Mann...

Feb 10, 2024

Mrs. Ruth Yvonne “Von” Price, 77, of Swainsboro, passed away, Saturday, February 10, 2024, at AU Medical Center in Augusta.

Mrs. Price was born November 4, 1946, in Dublin to the late Pershing Jutt Lampp and Annie Ruth Young Lampp. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Julian Paul Price, Sr.; companion, Lynn Johnson.

Feb 10, 2024

Mrs. Tera Hooks Claxton, 48, of Kite, passed away, Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta.

Tera was born August 18, 1975, in Swainsboro to Alton and Glynda Hooks. She was preceded in death by her mother, Glynda Hooks.  She graduated from Johnson County high school and Southeastern Technical College as a Licensed Practical Nurse....

Feb 6, 2024

Mrs. Vernelle Coleman Iler, 90, of Eatonton, passed away, Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at her residence.

Mrs. Iler was born February 21, 1933, in Vidalia to the late Vernon Webb and Nell Davis Donaldson. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Bobby E. Coleman, and James Iler; sister, Vivian Donaldson.

Vernelle was born...

Feb 5, 2024

Mr. Bart Edenfield, 63, of Swainsboro passed away Monday, February 5, 2024, at his residence.

Bart was born September 18, 1960, to the late Billy Edenfield and Gloria Brown Edenfield.  Bart was a carpenter by trade.  He loved hunting and fishing.  Bart served in the U.S. Army for years.

Survivors include his son, Dustin Lewis...

Feb 5, 2024

Mr. Paul Coleman, 77, of Meeks passed away February 5th, 2024, in the company of his loving family.

Mr. Coleman was born the fifth of 10 children on October 7th, 1946, to the late Archie Bud Coleman and Ruby Lee Grant Coleman. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughters, Janet Lee Coleman and Jeanie Sue...

Feb 1, 2024

Mrs. Brenda Sue Conley, 62, of Swainsboro passed away, Thursday, February 01, 2024, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Conley was born July 29, 1961, in Swainsboro to the late Edward Harrison Smith and Nellie Joyce Marsh Moore. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Robert Lee Conley.  Brenda loved spending time with her...

Jan 30, 2024

Nyla Faye Drew Price, "Miss Nyla" to those who knew her, passed away surrounded by loved ones on January 30, 2024 after an acute surgical illness. Born on September 18, 1928, as the youngest daughter of Jack and Fronnia Henry Drew, Nyla grew up with her sisters, Mildred and Lula. Nyla, a resident of Emanuel County for 93 of...

Jan 30, 2024

Mrs. Julia Mae Carswell, 84, of Swainsboro passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at her residence following an extended illness.

Julia was born November 25, 1939, in Midville to the late Doc Hughes and Lillie Bell Benefield Hughes. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Rosie Carswell; sons, Ed Willie Carswell and Joseph Carswell; brothers,...

Jan 29, 2024

Mrs. Rita S. Williams, 78, of Wrightsville passed away Monday, January 29, 2024, at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin.

Ms. Williams was born February 10, 1945, in Corydon, IN to the late Claude E. Smith and Marguerite Freeman Smith.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elon Williams; brothers, Steven Smith and Billy Smith.  Ms....

Jan 29, 2024

Mrs. Debra Ann Giles, 63, of Swainsboro passed away Monday, January 29, 2024, at East Georgia Regional Hospital in Statesboro.

Debra was born January 22, 1961, to the late Carlos Hall and Natalie Doye.  She was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter, Jaylen Chalker; and brother, Carloslyn Hall.  Debra enjoyed needle craft, quilting and collecting all...