OBITUARIES

Jul 5, 2023

Mr. Benny Ray Steptoe, 56, of Millen passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at AU Medical Center in Augusta following an extended illness.

Benny was born November 16, 1966, to Harold Dean Steptoe and Dorothy Nell Williams Steptoe.  He was preceded in death by his parents.   Benny loved drawing and spending time with his family.  He loved...

Jul 4, 2023

Mr. Harry Lacy Jones, 78, of Swainsboro, passed away Tuesday, July 4th at Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro, following an extended illness.

Mr. Jones was born July 9, 1944, to Carl Jones and Emma Lee Samples Jones. He is preceeded in death by his parents; brother, Carl Jones, Jr., Pete Jones, Ray Jones, George Jones; sisters, Bess...

Jul 1, 2023

Barbara Davis Atkinson (f/k/a Barbara Davis Waters), 79, of Swainsboro, Georgia died on July 1, 2023, after an extended illness.  Barbara was born on May 8, 1944 in Charleston, South Carolina to Thomas Dempsey Davis and Lois “Lattie” Thomas Davis.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Tommy Davis.  Barbara spent her youth in Swainsboro,...

Jun 29, 2023

Mr. Jimmy Thomas Claxton, 66, of Metter, passed away Thursday, June 29th at Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro

Mr. Claxton was born December 9, 1956, to Richard Claxton, Sr. and Katherine Flanders Claxton. He is preceeded in death by his parents; sisters, Dorothy Wall and Bobbie Jean Tapley; brother, Douglas Claxton, Sr.. Mr. Claxton loved to ride...

Jun 24, 2023

Mr. Eulie Guy Perkins, 80, of Springfield passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023, at St. Joseph’s Candler Hospital in Savannah following an extended illness.

Mr. Perkins was born May 6, 1943, to the late Horace Perkins and Dorothy Boatright Perkins.  He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Eulus Perkins, Steve Perkins and Eustus Perkins.  Mr....

Jun 17, 2023

Mr. William Thomas Strange, III, 83, of Midville passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Emanuel County Nursing Home in Swainsboro following an extended illness.

Mr. Strange was born July 27, 1939, to the late William Thomas Strange, II and Savannah Rowland Strange.  He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Judy Kimbrell; sister, Hilda Rigdon. ...

Jun 17, 2023

Mrs. Vicki Lynn Price Kersey, 70, of Swainsboro, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023, at her residence following an extended illness.

Mrs. Kersey was born January 9, 1953, to Billy Madison Price and Annette Brantley Price.  She was preceded in death by her parents. Mrs. Kersey was a member of Calvary Methodist Church. She was a retired...

Jun 15, 2023

Mr. Raymond Edison Riner, 79, of Swainsboro, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Memorial Health in Savannah, following an extended illness.

Mr. Riner was born April 4, 1944, in Dublin to Albert Lawton Riner and Allegra Purvis Riner.  He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Steve Riner; brothers, Vaughn Riner and Dwight Riner. Mr....

Jun 15, 2023

Mr. Edward “Gene” Stone, 89, of Kite passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023, at his residence following an extended illness.

Mr. Stone was born November 20, 1933, in Swainsboro to Harley Stone and Ruby Bargeron Stone.  He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Mike Stone; brothers, Bobby Stone and Bill Stone.  Mr. Stone enjoyed hunting...

Jun 15, 2023

Mrs. Julie Mason Brantley, 57, of Tennille, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023, at her residence following an extended illness.

Mrs. Brantley was born August 6, 1965, to Don Mason and Ann Bargeron Mason.  She was preceded in death by her parents. Mrs. Brantley was a good cook. Mema loved her family, especially her grands and her...

Jun 11, 2023

Mrs. Sara Jane Williams, 81, of Kite passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023, at her residence following an extended illness.

Mrs. Williams was born June 1, 1942, to the late Lewis Quin Shepard, Sr. and Sara Maude Shepard.  She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Betty Jane Bryant; brothers, John Benjamin Ward, Randolph Ward, Lewis...

Jun 11, 2023

Catherine G. Kirby, age 77, of Swainsboro, Georgia, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 11, 2023, following an extended battle with cancer.

Catherine was born in Lyons, Georgia to Cordie and Dora Mae (Riner) Wiggins on September 29, 1945. Catherine attended Canoochee Baptist Church and enjoyed hearing and spreading the Gospel of her Lord and...

Jun 10, 2023

Mrs. Teresa D. Jenkins, 63, of Kite passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Memorial Health in Savannah following an extended illness.

Mrs. Jenkins was born March 18, 1960 in Swainsboro to the late Loy Oglesby and Fannie Lou Barnwell Bouttier.  She was preceded in death by her parents.  Mrs. Jenkins loved fishing and cutting grass.  She...

Jun 5, 2023

Mrs. Barbara Joann Hall, 57, of Swainsboro passed away Monday, June 5, 2023, at her residence following an extended illness.

Mrs. Hall was born February 10, 1966 in Swainsboro to James Outon and Rachel Hart Outon.  She was preceded in death by her father, James Outon and husband, Frank Hall.  Mrs. Hall loved fishing, cooking, teaching others...

Jun 1, 2023

Mrs. Linda Lee Roberts, 74, of Midville passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023, at her residence following an extended illness.

Mrs. Roberts was born June 30, 1948, in St. Petersburg, FL to the late Earl Dyess and Elizabeth Johns Dyess.  She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, George Dyess.  Mrs. Roberts was a homemaker...

May 28, 2023

Mrs. Faye Clifton Powell, 84, of Swainsboro passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Memorial Health Meadows in Vidalia surrounded by her loving family.

Faye was born December 7, 1938, in Twin City to the late Alvin Clifton and Ella Lanier Clifton. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Jack Powell.  Faye grew up...

May 26, 2023

Mr. Robert Carlton Savedge, 43, of Swainsboro passed away Friday, May 26, 2023, at Silvan Grove Hospital in Jackson, GA, following a brief illness.

Mr. Savedge was born June 20, 1979, in Milledgeville, Georgia to Robert Milton Savedge and Sandra Kay Blizard Brinson. He was preceded in death by his mother and daughter, Destanie Savedge.

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May 25, 2023

Mrs. Martha Lee Way, 72, of Swainsboro passed away, Thursday May 25, 2023, at Emanuel County Nursing Home in Swainsboro following an extended illness.

Mrs. Way was born June 22, 1950, in Swainsboro to the late Floyd Giles and Margaret L. Brantley Arnsdorff.   She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, George Giles, Speedy Giles; stepfather,...

May 24, 2023

Mr. Steve Peebles, 69, of Adrian passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin following an extended illness.

Mr. Peebles was born September 30, 1953, in Swainsboro to Dorsey Peebles and Lue Virsey Webb Peebles.  He was preceded in death by his father.  Mr. Peebles was owner and operator of Peebles Tree Service...

May 22, 2023

Mrs. Nedra Ann Hooks Mason, 82, of Beech Island, SC passed away Monday, May 22, 2023, at Piedmont Hospital in Augusta following an extended illness.

Mrs. Ann was born and raised in Lexsy.  She grew up with her parents, Roy Hooks and Nettie Smith Hooks, along with siblings.  She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters,...