Billy Gene Holder
Nov 3, 2025
Mr. Billy Gene Holder, 81, of Swainsboro passed away Monday, November 3, 2025, at his residence. He was born October 12, 1944, in Swainsboro to the late R.J. Holder and Mary Virginia Dyson Holder. Billy was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Raymond Holder.
He graduated from Swainsboro High School in 1962. Billy coached Dixie Youth league baseball for...
Marsha McAlum
Nov 2, 2025
Ms. Marsha McAlum, 61, of Swainsboro passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Jefferson Hospital.
She was born in McRae on January 2, 1964, to the late John Duncan McAlum and Hazel Mae Kersey McAlum at the Telfair County Hospital. She was one of eight siblings, but to the others she was just a toy. The doctors said she would never...
Laura Sally Robertson
Oct 30, 2025
Laura Sally Robertson, 85, of Swainsboro, Georgia passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, October 30, 2025 surrounded by her family. Sally was born September 28, 1940 to Tom and Sallie Mae Wilson. Sally worked at Larkin Furniture, Heritage House Furniture, and Ithaca Industries. After retiring from Ithaca, Sally spent her Saturday nights working for Paul and Debra Purvis...
Roy Daniel "Dan" Meeks
Oct 29, 2025
Roy Daniel “Dan” Meeks was born on April 18, 1969, in Swainsboro, Georgia. He spent nearly his entire life in Meeks, the small community that shared his name and his heart. To Dan, there truly was no better place to be than home. He passed peacefully at his residence on October 29, 2025.
Dan was the kind of man who could...
Glenda Douglas Avery
Oct 26, 2025
Mrs. Glenda Douglas Avery, 78, of Swainsboro passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Community Hospice in Vidalia. She was born on December 25, 1946, in Swainsboro to the late Spencer A. Douglas and Auline Hooks Woods.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Avery; parents; sister, Margie Thigpen; nephew, Mike Thigpen; special friend, Don Rountree.
Glenda was employed for...
Rebekah Beard
Oct 22, 2025
Rebekah Beard, 52, passed away on October 22, 2025, in Augusta. She was born on July 8, 1973, in Wrangle, Alaska to Bud Milton Beard and Deloris McCaslin.
Rebekah was a devoted follower of Christ. She had a way with children and animals. Her laughter, smile, and singing could brighten even the darkest of days. Rebekah was known as a true...
Annie Ruth Underwood
Oct 21, 2025
Mrs. Annie Ruth Underwood, 95, of Swainsboro passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Emanuel County Nursing Home in Swainsboro. She was born November 4, 1929, in Twin City to the late William Jackson White and Mattie Bell Collins White. Mrs. Annie enjoyed gardening and growing her flowers. She loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren with all her heart. Mrs....
Colon Eugene Henry
Oct 18, 2025
Mr. Colon Eugene Henry, 82, passed away at his home in Swainsboro, Ga on October 18, 2025 surrounded by family and friends. Colon was born on February 10, 1943 in Swainsboro to the late Robert Eugene Henry and Marie Hadden Henry.
Colon was a concrete finisher by trade. Outside the concrete profession, he built many houses as well as numerous handmade...
David Allen Jones
Oct 17, 2025
David Allen Jones, 56, of Swainsboro, passed away on October 17, 2025. He was born on April 2, 1969, in Miami, Florida to the late Carl Williams Jones and Sarah Ann Jones.
David was a remarkable man whose quiet strength and kind heart touched everyone who knew him. He had a passion for woodworking and could turn the simplest piece of...
Charles Everett "Mac" McDaniel, Jr.
Oct 15, 2025
Courtesy Announcement by Chapman Funeral Home
Charles Everett “Mac” McDaniel, Jr. passed away on October 15, 2025 at his home in Dawson, Georgia. Memorial service will be held on Friday, October 24, 2025 at 2:00pm at Mathews Funeral Home. Visitation will follow immediately after the service. Interment will be held in Swainsboro at a later date.
Everett was born in Camilla and...
Mario M Freitas
Oct 14, 2025
Mr. Mario M. Freitas, 80, of Garfield passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Emanuel Medical Center. He was born August 2, 1945, in Faial Island Azores, Portugal to the late Manuel Freitas and Maria Medeiros Freitas. Mario was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers and 1 sister.
He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Womack Freitas of Garfield;...
Dorothy Marie Washington
Oct 13, 2025
Ms. Dorothy Marie Washington was born April 15, 1969, to Bernice Smith Washington and the late Joseph Samuel Washington of Philadelphia, PA. Dorothy departed this life on October 13, 2025, at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center in Augusta.
Dorothy was educated in the public schools of Emanuel County and Atlanta. She graduated from Carver High School in Atlanta. She was a...
Dorothy M. (Jackson) Kelly
Oct 11, 2025
Mrs. Dorothy M. (Jackson) Kelly, passed away at her residence in Waycross, GA on October 11, 2025.
Dorothy was born in Swainsboro, GA, to the late Paul, Sr., and Lula Jackson. She loved spending time with her family, especially cooking and baking and sharing her love through food. She spent much of her free time in her garden tending to her...
Deborah "Debbie" Wilson Johnson
Oct 9, 2025
Mrs. Deborah “Debbie” Wilson Johnson, 66, of Twin City passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 20, 1959, in Swainsboro to the late Edwin Larry Wilson and Alma Louise Wilson.
Debbie was a proud graduate of Emanuel County Institute. She went on to dedicate 30 years of her life to serving the State...
Linda Scarboro
Oct 7, 2025
Ms. Linda Scarboro, 80, of Twin City passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Candler County Hospital in Metter. She was born July 9, 1945, in Boynton Beach, Florida to the late Cecil Coleman Scarboro and Maude Canady Scarboro. Linda enjoyed crocheting, coloring, watching TV and traveling.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Robert Scarboro, Coleman Scarboro, Jimmy...
Joan Elaine Achey
Oct 5, 2025
Joan Elaine Achey,72, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025, at PruittHealth Nursing home surrounded by her family. She was born on July 30, 1953, in Swainsboro to the late Ivey Nunn and Shirley Dean Glisson. Joan moved from Swainsboro to Charleston, SC where she raised her children. She worked at North Safety Products for 28 years before retiring. She...
Emily Crane Fennell
Oct 5, 2025
Emily Crane Fennell, 88, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025, at Pruitt Health Nursing Home. She was born on November 25, 1936, in Moxley, to the late Ramsey Wesley Crane and Anna Isabel Boulineau Crane.
In her younger years, Emily liked sewing and computers. She turned her talent into a career of 30 years as a sewing machine operator at...
Leon Lane McKenzie
Sep 26, 2025
Mr. Leon Lane McKenzie, 75, of Adrian passed away Friday, September 26, 2025. He was born in Lexsy on March 24, 1950, to Graham McKenzie and Lois Faircloth McKenzie. He is preceded in death by his parents and several brothers and sisters.
Leon was a great (sometime stubborn) man. He helped so many people in times of need. He was one...
Robyn Gaye Chester
Sep 19, 2025
Miss Robyn Gaye Chester, 49, of Statesboro passed away Friday, September 19, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Winter Park, Florida on October 7, 1975, to Roy Dell “Ox” Chester and Linda Higgins Chester.
She was preceded in death by her father; maternal grandparents, Betty Joyce Mountjoy and Joe Higgins; paternal grandparents, Ellison Chester and Eloise Chester.
Robyn was a...
Jennifer Michele Massa
Sep 16, 2025
Jennifer Michele Massa was born on July 10, 1976, in Miami, Florida. She passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025, in Swainsboro. Jennifer was a woman of strong faith, which was a guiding force in her life.
She had many passions in life which included reading, drawing, and socializing with friends. A special love for horses highlighted her life, she was...