OBITUARIES

Jul 25, 2021

Ms. Melissa Marsh, 48, of Metter passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021, at her residence following an extended illness.

Melissa was born March 3, 1973, to the late George Linton Logan and Mary Helen Brinson Logan.  She was preceded in death by her parents. Melissa enjoyed working in the yard with her trinkets and fishing.  She enjoyed...

Jul 17, 2021

Charlie Edward Honeycutt, Jr, 75, loving husband of the late Frances Lawrence Honeycutt, entered into his eternal rest Saturday afternoon, July 17, 2021, at University Hospital McDuffie Campus.

Born March 13, 1946, to the late Reverend Charles Edward Honeycutt Sr and the late Blanche York Powell, Charlie grew up in Johnson County.

In 1968, Charlie...

Jul 14, 2021

Mrs. Nell Oglesby, 87, of Twin City passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at her residence following an extended illness.

Mrs. Oglesby was born March 11, 1934, to the late Elmer Clifton and Pearl Drew Clifton.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Mars Oglesby; sisters, Bobbie Smith, and Ruth Johnson; brothers, J. D. Clifton,...

Jul 13, 2021

Mr. James Earl Sherrod, Sr., 74, of Stillmore passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at AU Medical Center in Augusta following an extended illness.

Mr. Sherrod was born October 16, 1946, in Graymont to the late Oliver Sherrod, Sr. and Annie Mae Alcott Sherrod.  He was preceded in death by his parents; mother of his children, Gloria...

Jul 12, 2021

Michael F. Heilman, Sr., originally of Baltimore, Maryland, died July 12, 2021 on his 70th birthday; partner to Eletha Dorsey of Swainsboro, Georgia and father to Jacqueline Heilman of Baltimore, Maryland, Michael Heilman, Jr. of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Charles Heilman of Omaha, Nebraska, Dana Heilman of Baltimore, Maryland, and Russell Heilman of Fredericksburg, Virginia.  He is survived by his...

Jul 3, 2021

Mrs. Mary Ruth Brown, 70, of Swainsboro passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021, at her residence following an extended illness.

Mrs. Brown was born October 7, 1950, in Swainsboro to the late William Harry Brown and Annie Ruth Colbert Brown. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, William Brown, Charles Brown, Danny Brown; sister, Juanita...

Jun 30, 2021

Ms. Queen Harper, 81, of Swainsboro passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at her residence following an extended illness.

Ms. Harper was born September 13, 1939, in Americus to the late Mack Harper and Eula Mae Henderson Harper.  She was preceded in death by her parents.  Ms. Harper enjoyed cooking, being with her children, and serving God. ...

Jun 30, 2021

Mrs. Sherry Lynn Perry, 52, of Swainsboro passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Candler County Hospital following an extended illness.

Mrs. Perry was born December 7, 1968, in Swainsboro to Johnny Ray Brinson and Judy Logan Chapman.  She was preceded in death by her father, Johnny Ray Brinson; husband, Robert Perry; stepfather, Robert Chapman.  Ms. Perry...

Jun 30, 2021

Ms. Jessica Lea Meadows, 30, of Griffin passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Lumber City Nursing and Rehab in Lumber City, Georgia following an extended illness.

Ms. Meadows was born June 1, 1991 in Biloxi, MS to Ennis Ray Meadows and Lorrie Meadows.  She was preceded in death by her daughter, Bella Porcel-Hall; son, Jackson Meadows;...

Jun 29, 2021

Ms. Nikki Long, 34, of Swainsboro passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at her residence following an extended illness.

Ms. Long was born April 20, 1987, in Swainsboro to John Rexwell Scarboro and Cynthia Long Carter.  She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Dewey Gregory.  Ms. Long enjoyed life to the fullest.  She loved fishing,...

Jun 27, 2021

Mr. Chris Phillips, 39, of Covena passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021, at his residence following a brief illness.

Chris Phillips was a man of God with Baptist faith.  He was filled with adventure and possessed a heart of gold- his passion for life and love for his family was immeasurable.  His loving and devoted wife, Jamie,...

Jun 25, 2021

Mr. Walter Graham, Jr., 79, of Swainsboro passed away Friday, June 25, 2021, at his residence following a brief illness.

Mr. Graham was born September 19, 1941 in Laurens County to the late Walter Graham, Sr. and M. E. Hargroves Graham. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ellen Allen Graham, sister, Crick Graham; brother-in-law,...

Jun 24, 2021

Mrs. Annie Russell-Callum was born on August 29, 1938, in Valdosta Georgia, Lowndes County. She departed her life on Thursday, June 24, 2021, in Morrow Georgia, Clayton County.

Mrs. Russell was born of the union of the late Reverend J.C. and Rosa Lee Owens.  She is the youngest daughter of 12 children. She joined in Holy Matrimony...

Jun 19, 2021

On March 1, 1944, Roma Lee Wright was born to the late Willie Easterling and Vinelle Williams Cuyler.  Her devoted parents were Annie Mae Gibson and Enoch Gibson.  Roma left this world due to an extended illness on June 19, 2021. She lived in Dover, DE for her early mid-years of living.  Roma attended Dover Delaware schools.  Later in...

Jun 19, 2021

Mrs. Bernice Fennell, 68, of Swainsboro passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Emanuel Medical Center following an extended illness.

Mrs. Fennell was born March 29, 1953 in Swainsboro, GA to the late Randolph Herrington and Bernice Jackson.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Tarl Fennell; 5 sisters and 1 brother. Mrs. Fennell enjoyed...

Jun 18, 2021

Eula Rowland Kittrell, 74, of Kite, Georgia passed away June 18, 2021, after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Eula was born March 9, 1947, to the late Mayo Rowland and Evelyn Scarboro Rowland in Kite. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings Henry Rowland, Gloria Rowland Lee, Hilda Rowland Cooper, and Dorothy Rowland Kersey.

Jun 17, 2021

Mr. Howard Wilder Lively, 71, of Swainsboro passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021, at his residence following an extended illness.

Mr. Lively was born November 2, 1949, in Swainsboro to the late Caleb Loren Lively and Maxie Smith Lively.  He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Nina Faye Black Lively; brother, Roy Lively; sisters, Christine...

Jun 12, 2021

Mrs. Elizabeth Hare 74, of Swainsboro passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021 at her home following an extended illness.

Mrs. Hare was born September 14, 1946 in Huntington, WV to the late Henry R Saunders and Clover Pauline Morrison Saunders.  She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, David Saunders. Mrs. Hare enjoyed music, singing,...

Jun 11, 2021

Mrs. Katherine “Kathy” Kight McKenzie 69, of Garfield passed away Friday, June 11, 2021 at home following an extended illness.

Mrs. McKenzie was born March 3, 1952 in Kite, Ga to the late JB Kight and Loree Hopkins.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bobby McKenzie; sister, Katie Hooks; brother, Ronnie Kight; and grandson,...

Jun 11, 2021

Mrs. Frances Smith 76, of Midville passed away Friday, June 11, 2021, at Emanuel Medical Center following an extended illness.

Mrs. Smith was born December 16, 1944, in Florida to the late T.J. Hadden and L’Nell Hackle Slater.  She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Mary Nell David; and grandson, Randall Jones.   Mrs. Smith enjoyed...