OBITUARIES

Jan 20, 2022

Mr. William Mike Woods, 59, of Adrian passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022, at his residence following an extended illness.

Mr. Woods was born November 28, 1962, in Macon to the late Aaron Woods, Sr. and Carol Ingram.  He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Billy Marsh.  Mr. Woods worked in construction, was a...

Jan 18, 2022

Mrs. Gail Smith Mosley, 83, of Kite passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at her residence following an extended illness.

Mrs. Mosley was born March 14, 1938 in Waynesboro to the late Tyrus L. Smith and Ester Griner Smith.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harry B. Mosley; sisters, Mary Ellen Moore, Ollie Rockett,...

Jan 18, 2022

Mr. Charlie Homer Bell, III, 87, of Metter passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Candler County Hospital following an extended illness.

Mr. Bell was born March 9, 1934, in Swainsboro to the late Charlie Homer Bell and Faye Short Bell.  He was preceded in death by his parents; lifelong friend and mother of children, Betty Manuel...

Jan 18, 2022

Mr. James Thomas Powell, 82, of Dublin passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin following an extended illness.

Mr. Powell was born February 18, 1939, in Dublin to Robert Lee Powell and Gladys B. Roberson. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert L. Powell; step-son, Johnny Spicer. Mr. Powell...

Jan 17, 2022

Mr. John Alton Gillis, 76, of Swainsboro passed away Monday, January 17, 2022, at Emanuel Medical Center following an extended illness.

Mr. Gillis was born February 8, 1945, in Soperton to the late George Neal Gillis and Inez Andrews Gillis.  He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Neal Gillis, Terry Gillis, Billy Gillis, Howard Gillis;...

Jan 17, 2022

Mrs. Terri Edna Raulerson, 62, of Swainsboro passed away Monday, January 17, 2022, at Emanuel Medical Center following an extended illness.

Mrs. Raulerson was born January 2, 1960, in Winter Haven, FL to Fred Montgomery and Robbie Lee Weeks.  She is preceded in death by her father and brother, Tracy Weeks.  Mrs. Raulerson was a member of...

Jan 15, 2022

Mrs. Ada Sapp Burke, 85, of Swainsboro passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Pruitt Health Nursing Home following an extended illness.

Mrs. Burke was born March 18, 1936, in Metter to the late Cecil Johnson and Idella Sapp. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Benjamin F. Burke, Sr.; sons, Willie Lee Burke, Benjamin...

Jan 12, 2022

Mr. J. W. “Nookie” Youmans, 91, of Stillmore passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at his residence following an extended illness.

Mr. Youmans was born March 31, 1930, in Emanuel County to Charlie Youmans and Madie Lumley Youmans. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Inez Hadden Youmans; son, Roy Lee Youmans; daughters, Margaret Jones,...

Jan 10, 2022

Mr. Timothy Todd Johnson, 56, of Kite passed away Monday, January 10, 2022, at his residence.

Mr. Johnson was born April 25, 1965, in Washington County to the late William Franklin Johnson and Lois Hood Johnson.  He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Teresa Holton, Yvonne Woods, Connie Sue Johnson; brother, Anthony Johnson.  Timothy attended...

Jan 10, 2022

Mr. Greg Newsome, 74, of Swainsboro passed away Monday, January 10, 2022, at South GA Medical Center in Valdosta following an extended illness.

Mr. Newsome was born April 12, 1947, in Emanuel County to Walter Lee Newsome and Nell Scott Hackle. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Ellen Newsome; brother, Lonzell Newsome. Prior...

Jan 9, 2022

Cody R. Parks, 14, of Swainsboro passed away January 9, 2022, at Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro following injuries sustained in an ATV accident.

Cody was born January 17, 2007, in Dublin to Tim Parks and Jessica Parks, and every day after was brighter. If you know Cody, you know what we are talking about. Cody spent...

2022

Mr. Ronnie Logan, 68, of Swainsboro passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022, at AU Medical Center in Augusta following an extended illness.

Mr. Logan was born August 22, 1953, in Swainsboro to George Logan and Lydia Turner Logan. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Samuel J. Hall; brothers, Linton Logan, Gene Logan; sisters, Jeanette...

Jan 1, 2022

Mr. W. L. Foreman (Willie), 78, of Millen passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro following an extended illness.

Mr. Foreman was born August 6, 1943, in Millen to Cain Foreman and Adabell Badie Foreman. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Adelle McCoy, Annie Mae Lee, Annabell...

Dec 31, 2021

Mr. David Albert Haley, 80, of Twin City passed away Friday, December 31, 2021, at his residence following an extended illness.

Mr. Haley was born July 7, 1941, in Tampa, FL, to Albert Lee Haley and Louise Glymph. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Margie Allen Haley; grandson, C. J. Haley. Mr. Haley was...

Dec 31, 2021

Mrs. Carolyn Loretta Chalker, 83, of Swainsboro passed away Friday, December 31, 2021, at Emanuel County Nursing Home following an extended illness.

Mrs. Chalker was born December 22, 1938, in Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Steve Chalker.  Mrs. Carolyn was a LPN and retired from Emanuel County Nursing Home.  She loved her...

Dec 31, 2021

Mrs. Mae Jean Chalker, 81, of Twin City passed away Friday, December 31, 2021, at her residence following an extended illness.

Mrs. Chalker was born May 17, 1940, in Swainsboro to James Thomas Hall and Mackie Lou Hall. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Otis George Chalker; brother, James T. Hall; sister, Margie Boatright;...

Dec 26, 2021

Mrs. Michelle Royals Howard, 60, overcame her chronic illness on December 26, 2021, at her home in Swainsboro surrounded by family and friends.

Mrs. Howard kept the faith and fought a good fight before she transitioned to her eternal home.  She loved her family dearly and will be truly missed by all who were blessed to have...

Dec 25, 2021

Ms. Jeanette Bell Scott, 69, of Swainsboro, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro following a brief illness.

Ms. Scott was born August 8, 1952, in Swainsboro to Joseph Bell, Sr. and Vastie Walker Bell. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Malion Bell. Ms. Scott was...

Dec 21, 2021

Mr. Danny Elliott, 67, of Adrian passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021, following an extended illness.

Mr. Elliott was born January 18, 1954, in Dublin to Kennon Elliot and Jeanette Mimbs Tapley. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Elliott enjoyed playing his mandolin and guitar and singing Bluegrass Gospel music. He was of the...

Dec 18, 2021

Mr. Henry Slater, 54, of Temple passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Tanner Medical Center in Villa Rica following an extended illness.

Mr. Slater was born December 4, 1967, in Swainsboro to Paul Slater and Gloria Gordy Davis. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Slater enjoyed hunting and watching football.

Survivors...