OBITUARIES

Aug 20, 2021

Mr. John Rexwell Scarboro, 63, of Swainsboro passed away Friday, August 20, 2021, at University Hospital in Augusta, GA following an extended illness.

Mr. Scarboro was born April 14, 1958, in Swainsboro, GA to the late Samuel Martin Scarboro and Mildred Rowland Harper. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Nicole Scarboro; brothers, Joe Scarboro,...

Aug 20, 2021

Mr. Owen Bellamy, Sr., 80, of Swainsboro passed away Friday, August 20, 2021, at Emanuel Medical Center following a brief illness.

Mr. Bellamy was born February 5, 1941, in Swainsboro to the late Tommy W. Bellamy, Sr. and Jeanette Lindsey Bellamy. He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Katherine Michelle Bellamy; stepson, Larry Marvin Collins...

Aug 17, 2021

Mr. Jimmy Mitchell Akridge, 26, of Statesboro passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at his residence following a brief illness.

Mr. Akridge was born November 28, 1994, in Statesboro to Joe Akridge and Jammie Henry Boaen.  He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, M.D. Akridge and paternal grandmother, Ann Akridge.  Jimmy was born 26 years...

Aug 17, 2021

Mrs. Phyllis W. Williams, 79, of Swainsboro passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Emanuel County Nursing Home following an extended illness.

Mrs. Williams was born December 31, 1941, to E.L. Williamson and Edna Earl Durden Williamson.  She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Bobby Williamson and Kenneth Williamson; sister, Janice Rogers. Mrs. Williams was...

Aug 16, 2021

Mr. Van Richard Fleming Sr., 68, of Adrian passed away Monday, August 16, 2021, in Cozumel, Quintana Roo Mexico.

Mr. Fleming was born January 27, 1953, in Charleston, SC to the late Van Fleming and Mary Alice Shuler Fleming. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Carl Michael Fleming.  Mr. Fleming loved God and loved...

Aug 15, 2021

Late on the night of Sunday, August 15 th , 2021, Aaron Scott Correll died at the age of 60. Aaron was born to Linda and Rodney Correll in 1961. He led an exemplary career in the United States Air Force and retired as a Senior Master Sergeant. He had 6 children: Aaron, Houston, Colton, Baron, Carson, and Megan....

Aug 15, 2021

Mrs. Glenda L. Richards, 80, of Swainsboro passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021, at her residence following an extended illness.

Mrs. Richards was born June 2, 1941, to George Kytle Logan and Lydia Mae Turner Logan.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Smokey Richards; infant son, Robert Lanier Richards; sisters, Jeanette Scott and Dorcille...

Aug 14, 2021

Mr. Johnny Morris Ware, 75, of Swainsboro passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Mr. Ware was born in Emanuel County and graduated from Swainsboro High School in 1964.  Johnny began his working career as a meat cutter with Piggly Wiggly Southern while still in high school.  From 1967-1971, Mr. Ware served...

Aug 14, 2021

Mrs. Brenda Grace Riner, 63, of Swainsboro passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Emanuel Medical Center following an extended illness.

Mrs. Riner was born May 10, 1958, in Swainsboro to Eddie Hall and Ruby Wilkerson Hall. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Billy Riner; grandson, Pooh; sister, Ruby Ashley; brothers, Eddie D. Hall...

Aug 12, 2021

Mr. David Eugene Cross “Huggie Bear" and "Big Daddy Cross", 68, of Swainsboro passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021, at the VA Hospital in Augusta following an extended illness.

Mr. Cross was born July 9, 1953, in Garfield to Eugene Branch and Aslean Cross. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother; Leroy Cannady. Mr. Cross...

Aug 11, 2021

Ms. Betty McNure Hutcheson, 59, of Adrian passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Emanuel Medical Center following an extended illness.

Ms. Hutcheson was born September 6, 1961, in Swainsboro to George McNure and Laverne Kersey McNure. She was born and raised in Emanuel County.  Ms. Hutcheson graduated from Swainsboro High School in 1979. She attended Brewton...

Aug 10, 2021

Ms. Susie Meeks, 81, of Adrian passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at Emanuel Medical Center following an extended illness.

Ms. Meeks was born February 14, 1940 in Adrian to the late Albert J. Webb and Thelma Lee Hopkins Webb. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Darrell Meeks.  Ms. Meeks attended Adrian High School. ...

Aug 9, 2021

Ms. Sabrina D. Wilson, 53, of Kite passed away Monday, August 9, 2021, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Ms. Wilson was born July 16, 1968, in Swainsboro to Harrison Rowland and Willaine Rowland. She was preceded in death by her husband; Danny Wilson. She attended Gumlog Primitive Baptist Church. Sabrina never met a stranger. She...

Aug 9, 2021

Mrs. Glynda Hooks, 69, of Kite passed away Monday, August 9, 2021, at her residence following an extended illness.

Mrs. Hooks was born December 26, 1951, in Sandersville, GA to the late Mary Thelma Cooper. She was preceded in death by her mother; sisters, Lynda Smith, Cheryl Lamb; great-granddaughter, Kinley Grace Smisson. Mrs. Hooks obtained a business...

Aug 7, 2021

On August 7, 2021, Mr. Kenneth Moore entered into eternal rest after a brief illness.  He was born on September 16, 1985 in Emanuel County to Kenneth Moore and Rosie Carswell of Swainsboro.  He grew up and worked in Swainsboro.  He also attended Emanuel County Public Schools.

Mr. Kenneth was a member of Oak Grove Church.

Aug 5, 2021

Ms. Patricia Ann Young, 65, of Swainsboro passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021, at her residence following an extended illness.

Ms. Young was born November 1, 1955, in Swainsboro to John Thomas Carlyle and Essie Mae Washington Carlyle. She was preceded in death by her father; son; Antione Allen Carlyle. Mrs. Young graduated with the class of...

Jul 31, 2021

Mr. Roger E. Rowland, 81, of Swainsboro passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021, at his residence following an extended illness.

Mr. Rowland was born March 4, 1940, in Emanuel County to the late John Stanley Rowland and Jewel Fagler Rowland. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife and mother of his children, Mary Frances...

Jul 30, 2021

Mr. Timothy William “Speedy” Bramlitt, 47, of Summertown passed away Friday, July 30, 2021, at his residence following a brief illness.

Mr. Bramlitt was born August 7, 1973, in Augusta to James W. Bramlitt and Imogene McArthur Bramlitt.  He is preceded in death by his father; maternal grandparents, Willie Ernest and Lou Ella McArther; paternal grandparents, Marion...

Jul 28, 2021

Mr. Gary Lawson Lindsey, 71, of Kite passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at his residence following an extended illness.

Mr. Lindsey was born March 5, 1950, in Kite to the late Enoch L. Lindsey and Alma Lou Kight Lindsey.  He is preceded in death by his parents.  Mr. Lindsey was a member of Faith Baptist Church....

Jul 25, 2021

Mr. Rufus Terry Edenfield, 54, of Soperton passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021, at Emory in Atlanta following an extended illness.

Mr. Edenfield was born September 6, 1966, in Swainsboro to the late Rufus Edenfield and Artie Nell Wilson Edenfield.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Mr. Edenfield was a member of Adrian Baptist Church....