OBITUARIES

Michael "Mack" Rogers

Jun 4, 2021

Mr. Michael Edward “Mack” Rogers, 68, of Swainsboro passed away Friday, June 4, 2021 at Memorial Health in Savannah following an extended illness.

Mr. Rogers was born May 29, 1953 in Soperton to the late Otis Rogers and Annie Ruth Chapel Rogers. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Edward Rogers, Ray Rogers, June Bug...

Jerimiah Quinton Lashun Hurley

May 31, 2021

Mr. Jerimiah Quinton Lashun Hurley, 24, of Adrian passed away Sunday, May 31,2021 at his residence.

Mr. Hurley was born October 17,1996 in Statesboro, GA. to Arthur Lee Hurley and Angela Robinson Hurley. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, George & Estella Hurley; maternal grandfather, Samuel Robinson.

Survivors include his parents, Arthur...

Shirley Scarboro (Scott) Graham

May 26, 2021

Mrs. Shirley Scott Scarboro Graham, 70, of Swainsboro passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at her residence following an extended illness.

Mrs. Graham was born August 5, 1950 to the late Luther Green Scott and Bessie Juanita Davis Scott.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Lawrence Edward Graham and Sammy Ray Scarboro; sisters, Nellie...

Patricia June Mason

May 18, 2021

Mrs. Patricia June Mason, 68, of Swainsboro passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at her residence following an extended illness.

Mrs. Mason was born December 12, 1952 in Swainsboro to the late Jake Wilkerson and Mary Hall Wilkerson. She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Danny Wilkerson, Donny Wilkerson, Johnny Wilkerson; sister, Norma Roberson, Shirley...

Harry Albert Ranker

May 16, 2021

Mr. Harry Albert Ranker, 84, of Swainsboro passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021 at his residence following an extended illness.

Mr. Ranker was born in Roaring Springs, PA. July 13, 1936 to the late Earl Ranker and Ella Belle Boyd Staples. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Virginia Arbuckle Ranker. Mr. Ranker loved...

Catherine W. Brown

May 16, 2021

Mrs. Catherine W. Brown, 76, of Swainsboro passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021 at her residence following an extended illness.

Mrs. Brown was born September 14, 1944 in Swainsboro to the late John W. Williams and Hannah Mae Jackson Williams. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bobby Brown; daughter, Kelia Williams; son, Robert Lee...

Melissa Ann Nasworthy

May 10, 2021

Mrs. Melissa Ann Nasworthy, 50, of Swainsboro passed away Monday, May 10, 2021.

Mrs. Nasworthy was born June 17, 1970 in Swainsboro to the late John “Butter Ball” Burris and Ruth Evans Burris.  She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Johnny Burris; special friend, Chris “Papa Bear” Gregory.  Mrs. Nasworthy loved her dog, Iroc.  She...

Christina Acosta

May 8, 2021

Ms. Christina Acosta, 75, of Wrightsville passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Wrightsville Manor Health & Rahab following an extended illness.

Memorial service is private and at a later date.

Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of the arrangements of Ms. Christina Acosta, 75, of Wrightsville.

James Cummings

May 4, 2021

Mr. James Cummings, 77, of Twin City passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Twin View Health & Rahab following an extended illness.

Memorial service is private and at a later date.

Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of the arrangements of Mr. James Cummings, 77, of Twin City.

Jo Ann Pollett

May 4, 2021

Mrs. Jo Ann Pollett, 77, of Norristown passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at her residence following an extended illness.

Mrs. Pollett was born October 20, 1943 in Swainsboro to the late Hubert Warren Durden and Ruby Mae Hall Durden. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carlos Pollett; daughter, Tracy Morris Short. Mrs.. Pollett...

Betty Rachels Flanders

May 2, 2021

Mrs. Betty Rachels Flanders, 75, of Tarrytown passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Community Hospice in Vidalia following an extended illness.

Mrs. Flanders was born December 30, 1945 in Waynesboro to the late Delmer Ellis Rachels and Jessie Davis Rachels.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jimmy Flanders; siblings; John Wesley Rachels, Delmer...

Wallace Robert Ball

Apr 26, 2021

Mr. Wallace Robert Ball, 82, of Swainsboro passed away Monday, April 26, 2021 at his residence following an extended illness.

Mr. Ball was born April 24, 1939 in McDowell, NC to the late John Ball and Althea Ball. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his sons, Robert Ball (Rhonda) of Black...

Rebecca T. Marese

Apr 23, 2021

Mrs. Rebecca T. Marese, 43, of Swainsboro passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 at her residence following a brief illness.

Mrs. Rebecca T. Marese was born September 14, 1978 in Clearwater, FL to the late Clinton B. Terry and Sandra L. Raygor. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her husband, John...

Kenneth Lee "Shorty" Williamson

Apr 22, 2021

Mr. Kenneth Lee “Shorty” Williamson, 83, of Soperton passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Meadows Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.

Mr. Williamson was born March 8, 1938 in Oak Park to the late E.L. Williamson and Edna Earl Durden Williamson. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bobby Williamson; sister, Janice Rogers....

Martha Scarboro Amerson

Apr 21, 2021

Mrs. Martha Scarboro Amerson, 74, of Walterboro, S.C. passed away Wednesday evening, April 21, 2021 at Colleton Medical Center.  She was the widow of the late Terven “Poppy” Amerson.

Born June 18, 1946 in Swainsboro, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Lonzie Scarboro and Madie Henry Scarboro.  She was an avid reader, NBA Basketball fan...

Herbert Eugene Waters, Jr.

Apr 21, 2021

Mr. Herbert Eugene “Gene” Waters, Jr., 66, of Aline passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Candler County Hospital following an extended illness.

Mr. Waters was born June 28, 1954 in Gainesville, FL to the late Herbert Eugene Waters, Sr. and Donnie Dukes Waters. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant brother. Mr. Waters was...

Geneva M. Rich

Apr 20, 2021

Mrs. Geneva M. Rich, 86, of Swainsboro passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at her residence following an extended illness.

Mrs. Rich was born February 9, 1935 in Swainsboro. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ridgeway and Leila Henry; husband, Hoke Rich; brother, Jim Henry; sister, Laura Cina Amos; brothers-in-law, Jim Rich and Carl Roby....

John R. "Johnny" Roberts, Iii

Apr 16, 2021

Mr. John R. “Johnny” Roberts, III, 73, of Swainsboro passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 at AU Medical Center following an extended illness.

Mr. Roberts was born August 16, 1947 in Tucker, GA. to the late John R. Roberts, Jr., and Jeanette Avery Roberts.  He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jimmy Roberts; sister, Betty...

Essie Lee (Radford) Murry

Apr 16, 2021

Ms. Essie Lee Murry, 81, of Swainsboro passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 at Emanuel Medical following an extended illness.

Ms. Murry was born April 15, 1940 in Jesup to the late Claude Radford and Estelle Trull Radford.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Phillip Murry; five brothers; two sisters. Mrs. Murry spent most...

Helen (Brett) Schmid

Apr 15, 2021

Ms. Helen Brett Schmid, 84, of Swainsboro passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Emanuel County Nursing Home following an extended illness.

Ms. Schmid was born May 3, 1936 in Midville-Burke County to the late Lintorn A. Brett and Gertrude Flanders Brett. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Henry Schmid; daughter, Esther Bristow; brother,...