OBITUARIES

Feb 14, 2023

Mrs. Patsy Lee, but preferably Pat, blessed the world with her presence on October 16th, 1962. She was born in Swainsboro to E.B. and Louise Woods and the baby sister to six siblings. In conversation with those siblings, you could quickly learn that her entertaining mischief and bullheaded ways wasn't anything new for Pat. Without hesitation, they all agree...

Feb 14, 2023

Mrs. Mary Ruth Bohannon, 71, of Rentz passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at her residence after an extended illness.

Mrs. Bohannon was born December 3, 1951, in Metter to Ernest Marsh and Jewel Brown Marsh.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Earnestine Rich and Hilda Rich.

Survivors include her...

Feb 13, 2023

Mr. Daniel G. Hoffman, 71, of Swainsboro passed away Monday, February 13, 2023, at his home following an extended illness.

Mr. Hoffman was born October 4, 1951, in Wilkes-Barre, PA to the late George L Hoffman and Mabel Morgan Hoffman.  Mr. Hoffman was preceded in death by his parents and son, Michael J. Hoffman.  He worked as...

Feb 12, 2023

Mr. Jonathan Stuart Wilson, 42, of Oak Park passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, at his home following a brief illness.

Mr. Wilson was born November 1, 1980, in Augusta, Georgia to Carlton Ray Wilson and Patricia Ann Pierce Hutchinson. He was preceded in death by his father and fiancée Amber Hinely. Mr. Wilson was a beloved...

Feb 12, 2023

Mr. Timothy Wayne Clark, 69, of Garfield passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, unexpectedly at his home along with his loving dog, Yabba.

Tim was born April 2, 1953, in Millen to W. H. Clark and June Ellen Sikes Clark.  He was preceded in death by his father, W.H. Clark; Brother Steve Clark.

Tim graduated...

Feb 10, 2023

Mr. Tony Louis Randall, 68, of Swainsboro, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023, at Emanuel County Nursing Home, following an extended illness.

Mr. Randall was born January 28, 1955, in Aiken, SC to Tunney Randall and Doris Proctor Randall. He worked at King Cotton Mill in Augusta, Ga.  He then later moved to Emanuel County.  Tony was...

Feb 5, 2023

Mr. Elmo Wyatt Rich, 92, of Moultrie passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Magnolia Manor.  He was a lifetime resident of Swainsboro until March of 2022.  A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church in Swainsboro at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, February 12, 2023, with Rev. Casey Shaw officiating.  The visitation will be from 2:00 pm...

Feb 5, 2023

Mrs. Annette J. Blackwell, 76, of Swainsboro passed away at Memorial Health in Savannah following a brief illness.

Mrs. Blackwell was born November 29, 1946, in Millen to the late John Tom Johnson and Pansy Oglesby Johnson.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Henry Blackwell; brother, Ben Edward Johnson; sister, Audrey Williams Simmons. ...

Feb 2, 2023

Mrs. Betty J. Dunn, 90, of Swainsboro, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Emanuel County Nursing Home, following an extended illness.

Mrs. Dunn was born April 24, 1932, in Summit, Ga to Walter T. Lee and Ouida Rowland Lee. She was a nurse at Emanuel County Nursing Home for many years.  She enjoyed fishing and doing...

Jan 30, 2023

Mrs. Kenyatta Tanqinicoa Hopkins Lewis, 42, of Swainsboro passed away Monday, January 30, 2023. She made her transition from earth after a brief illness at AU health in Augusta, GA.

Mrs. Hopkins was born in Emanuel County, June 12, 1980, to the late Kenneth Bernard Hopkins and Helen Tillman Monroe. She was a member of Sanclair Baptist...

Jan 28, 2023

Mr. William Denton “Dent” Beasley, 83, of Swainsboro Georgia passed away at Memorial Health in Vidalia, January 28, 2023, following a brief illness. Mr. Beasley was born July 30, 1939 in Wrightsville, Georgia to Henry Beasley & Nevada Dixon Beasley. Those who knew Dent, knew that he was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who loved and cared for...

Jan 25, 2023

Ms. Tawanna LaShonda Burke, 44, of Metter passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at McGraw Community Hospice in Jacksonville, Fl, following an extended illness.

Ms. Burke was born November 26, 1978, in Metter to Johnny Boatright and Lillie Ruth Burke Jenkins. She was preceded in death by her father, Johnny Boatright, and brother, William R. Strange. Ms....

Jan 25, 2023

Mrs. Betty W. Ellison, 86, of Twin City, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at her residence, following an extended illness.

Mrs. Ellison was born May 4, 1936, in Twin City to Elzie Wiggins and Emmie Fulmer Wiggins. Her hobbies included ceramics & painting and she enjoyed fishing. Her most enjoyable moments were spent with family and...

Jan 19, 2023

Ms. Helen Irene Coleman, 91, of Stuart, Fl., passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023.

Ms. Coleman was born July 31, 1931 in Swainsboro, to Curtis Coleman and Mary O’Cilla Coleman. She was a graduate of Swainsboro High School. She has lived in many places including Savannah, GA, Long Island, NY, Rahway, NJ, before settling in Stuart, Florida....

Jan 19, 2023

Ms. Dianne Kimberly Dukes, 61, of Kite, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023, at her residence, following an extended illness.

Ms. Dukes was born June 19, 1961, in Swainsboro to Benny Dukes and Alta Faye Webb Galbreath. She was the middle child of one older and one younger brother. She became a second mama to so many...

Jan 17, 2023

Ms. Annie Louise Collins, 83, of Wrightsville, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at her residence, following an extended illness

Ms. Collins was born September 29, 1939, in Savannah to Arlie Bird and Annie Dell Hollaway Bird.  Ms. Annie enjoyed traveling, camping and shopping. She enjoyed when her family got together and played cards; her favorite card...

Jan 15, 2023

Mr. Keith Randall Thompson, 67, of Swainsboro, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023, at his residence following an extended illness.

Mr. Thompson was born May 28, 1955, in Swainsboro, GA. to W. Ray Thompson and Betty Wilson Sheffield. He was preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Annette Thompson; brother, Jimmy Scott. He was a member of...

Jan 9, 2023

Mr. Scotty Ray Scarboro, Sr, 51, of Swainsboro Georgia passed away at Emanuel Medical Center, January 9, 2023, following a brief illness.

Scotty was born November 12, 1971, in Swainsboro, to Ray Scarboro and Shirley Scott Graham. Years later, he had 6 children and several grandchildren. He worked roughly 25 years with Central Fence & his last...

Jan 6, 2023

Mrs. Hilda Juanita Grimes, 82, of Garfield, passed away on Friday, January 06, 2023, at Emanuel County Nursing home following an extended illness.

Mrs. Grimes was born on August 4, 1940, in Swainsboro to the late Rufus Bishop and Evelyn F. Williams. Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sons, Jeffrey Daniel...

Jan 5, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Mr. David Smith, 78, of Swainsboro announce his passing of January 5,  2023, after a brief illness. He was reunited with his beloved son, and best buddy, Chad Smith, who passed away on Christmas day 2015.  David was born on March 14, 1944, in Americus, Ga, to the late C.O....