OBITUARIES

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....

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,...