OBITUARIES

Sep 3, 2023

Mrs. Emily Riner Mason, 92, of Swainsboro, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Emanuel County Nursing Home following an extended illness.

Mrs. Mason was born September 6, 1930, to the late Edgar R. Riner and Sallie Lawson Riner.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James B. Mason; brothers, Ulys Riner, Frank Riner, Talmadge...

Aug 30, 2023

Mr. Christopher Michael “Bubba” Lovett, 24, of Swainsboro passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at his residence.

Mr. Lovett was born November 6, 1998, to Michael Earl Lovett and Wendy Kirby. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Linda Wilkerson and maternal grandparents, Roger Kirby and Olien Hutcheson Kirby. Mr. Lovett worked as a night...

Aug 26, 2023

Mr. Johnny Fred Allen, 75, of Swainsboro passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Emanuel Medical Center.

Johnny Fred was born December 20, 1947 in Swainsboro, Ga.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Penton Allen Sr. and Lucille Martin Odom; brother, Jimmy Ray Wasden; step-father, Ward Odom.

Mr. Allen was known as “Fred”...

Aug 26, 2023

Mr. Woodruff Denton “Denny” Key Jr., 75, of Swainsboro passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Community Hospice in Vidalia.

Denny was born January 12, 1948 in Dublin, Ga.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Woodruff Denton Key Sr. and Martha Carter Key, and grandson Aiden Conner Cornwell.

Mr. Key was a devoted...

Aug 15, 2023

Shirley Ann Bennett was born on March 20, 1950, in Toombs County, Georgia. She peacefully passed away on August 15, 2023. Shirley was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.

She is preceded in death by her father, William (Red) Bennett; brother, Willie Bennett; and sister, Alberta Bennett. Shirley is survived by her loving mother,...

Aug 14, 2023

Miss Brianna Taylor Fultz was born July 22nd, 1992, and left this world to meet Jesus on August 14th, 2023.  She was well known for her generous nature and her love for her family.  Her nieces and nephews were her greatest treasures, and she always had some treat to share among them.  She enjoyed fishing, animals and loved music...

Aug 14, 2023

Mr. Charles Archer Johnson, 82, of Canoochee passed away Monday, August 14, 2023, at his residence following an extended illness.

Charles was born April 14, 1941, to the late Theo Madison Johnson and Bonnie Lou Archer Johnson.  He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Reverend Jim Johnson.  Charles was a member of Canoochee Missionary...

Aug 9, 2023

Mr. Gary Leon Green, 65, of Adrian passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin.

Gary was born July 29, 1958, in Jasper, FL to the late J. W. Green and Sara Hysmith Green.  He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Vivian Coren, Wanda Barber, Karen Green; brothers, Michael Green, Buddy...

Aug 9, 2023

Mrs. Belva D. Campbell, 83, of Meeks, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at the home of her daughter Becky Hooks following an extended illness.

Belva was born June 4, 1940, in Gallatin, TN to Willie Key and Mable L. Key.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Russell Campbell, brothers, J. F. Key, Beuna...

Aug 6, 2023

Mr. Brandon Powell, 37, of Swainsboro, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023, at Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro following a brief illness.

Brandon was born July 19, 1986, in Bartow Florida to Darren Powell and Linda Harrell.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Harrell and maternal grandfather, Nelvin Harrell.  Brandon was 100% a family...

Aug 5, 2023

Mr. Ronald “Scott” Gene Kidd, 80, of Swainsboro, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023, at his residence.

Mr. Kidd was born October 8, 1942, in Madison, WV to the late Mack Kidd and Gwendolyn Jackson Peters (James).  He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Sonja Jackson.  Scott was a radio personality with WJAT and...

Aug 3, 2023

Mr. Wayne Ward, 73, of Kite passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023, at his residence following an extended illness.

Wayne was born October 28, 1949, in Gordon to the late John Lee Ward, Sr. and Mattie Smallwood Ward. He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Joan Carpenter, Mary Kilgore, Sherry Blackmon Hyman; brothers, John Ward...

Aug 3, 2023

Mr. John Stanley Upton, Sr., 86, of Wadley passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023, at his residence following an extended illness.

John was born May 6, 1937, in Wadley to the late Thacher Upton and Roxie Lamar Upton. He graduated from Wadley High School. After graduation, he joined the national guard and served several years, later joining...

Aug 2, 2023

Mr. James. E. Proctor, 65, of Swainsboro, passed away Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023, at his residence following a brief illness.

Mr. Proctor was born October 26, 1957, in Swainsboro to the late James T. Proctor and Margaret Moore Proctor. He was employed by Fulghum Industries. He is preceded in death by his parents and wife, Sandra Screws...

Aug 2, 2023

Mrs. Ann Youmans, 83, of Swainsboro, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at her residence following an extended illness.

Ann was born February 9, 1940, in Swainsboro to Johnnie Wesley Lamb and Sara Meeks Lamb.  She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Melvin Lamb.  Ann was a member of First Methodist Church in Swainsboro....

Jul 30, 2023

Mr. Frederic “Fred” Gene Dunn, 84, of Swainsboro, passed away Sunday, July 30th at his residence.

Mr. Dunn was born August 02, 1938, in Goodson, Virginia to Clyde Thomas Dunn and Beula Mae Noonkester Dunn. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty J. Dunn; sisters, Fredia Hiles, Vaudine Blaylock, Nancy Cannon, and Willie Hughes;...

Jul 29, 2023

Mrs. Sherrie Lyn Terry, 56, of Kite, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023, at her residence following an extended illness.

Sherrie was born April 5, 1967. in Swainsboro to Edward Wilson Muns and Grace Smith Muns.  She was preceded in death by her mother.

She is survived by her father, Pete Muns (Carolyn) of Swainsboro;...

Jul 26, 2023

Mrs. Mary Helen Fields, 95, of Swainsboro, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Swainsboro Nursing Home in Swainsboro, GA following a brief illness.

Mrs. Fields was born October 26, 1927, to Luther Nasworthy and Thelma Dukes Nasworthy in Stillmore, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Fields; grandson, Jonathan Fields; sister, Catherine...

Jul 24, 2023

Berian Gwinnette (Goat) Durden, Sr. at 99 years of age peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on July 24, 2023.  Goat, as he was widely known, was born January 12,1924 in Kenfield, Emanuel County, GA to the late Elton Durden and Kittie W. Durden.  He was born at home on the family farm where he lived and worked...

Jul 19, 2023

Ms. Jennifer Marie Grogg, 46, of McRae, passed away Wednesday, July 19th at AU Medical Center in Augusta, following an extended illness.

Ms. Grogg was born September 27, 1976 in Columbus, Georgia to Connie Owens and James Grogg. She is preceded in death by her mother. Ms. Grogg enjoyed going to the beach and listening to music....