OBITUARIES

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,...

John Allen Jones

Apr 15, 2021

Mr. John Allen Jones, 76, of Twin City passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021 at his residence following an extended illness.

Mr. Jones was born June 29, 1944 in Twin City to the late Remer “Buster” Jones and Christine Lawson Jones.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Mr. Jones worked at Automatic Sprinkler and Calvine’s. ...

Ronnie Haylett

Apr 8, 2021

Mr. Ronnie Haylett, 80, of Kite passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Serenity Hospice in Dublin from an extended illness.

Mr. Haylett was born February 27, 1941 in Ocala, Florida to his loving parents Vance Haylett and Thelma Nipper Haylett and raised in a Christian home. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant...

Tiffany Crystal Bell

Apr 2, 2021

Ms. Tiffany Crystal Bell, 40, of Swainsboro passed away Friday, April 2, 2021 at Memorial Health in Savannah following an extended illness.

Ms. Bell was born January 2, 1981 in Swainsboro to the late Malion Bell and Barbara Jackson Young.  She was preceded in death by her father, and brother, Dexter Bell.

Survivors include her...

Kristi Michelle Swan

Apr 2, 2021

Ms. Kristi Michelle Swann, 49, of Swainsboro passed away Friday, April 2, 2021 at Meadows Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.

Ms. Swann was born December 11, 1971 at DeKalb General Hospital in Atlanta to James Kenneth Wyatt and Yvonne Harn Stringer. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Swann; paternal grandparents, Marshall &...

Jackie Carson Braddy

Mar 30, 2021

Mr. Jackie Carson Braddy, 61, of Swainsboro passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at his residence following a brief illness.

Mr. Braddy was born January 23, 1960 in Swainsboro to the late John Randolph Braddy and Mary Catherine Edker Braddy.  He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Adam Braddy; brothers, Johnny Braddy and Randy Braddy....

Mr. Tommie Worthen

Mar 29, 2021

Mr. Tommie Worthen, son of the late Mr. Jim and Mrs. Laura Worthen of Swainsboro, Georgia departed this life on March 29, 2021 from Riverview Nursing Home in Savannah, Georgia after an extended illness.

Tommie was born November 17, 1947 in Emanuel County. He worked as a Truck Driver and a mechanic for various companies. He left...