OBITUARIES

Feb 5, 2021

Baby Girl Kamoni Dior Bailey of Swainsboro passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at Doctor’s Hospital in Augusta following a brief illness.

Baby Girl Bailey was born February 5, 2021 in Augusta to Terry Lee Bailey, Jr. and Janice Pferschy Black.

Survivors include her parents; brothers, Logan Black, Joshua Black, and Anthony Black all of...

Feb 3, 2021

Ms. Katrina Renae Coney, 38, of Millen passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at her residence following a brief illness.

Ms. Coney was born October 6, 1982 in Kentucky to Ms. Sonya Coney. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Leonard Coney. Just an amazing person all around.  She loved her children and her grandchildren. ...

Jan 29, 2021

Martha Crouthers Grindler was born in Kennett, Missouri on September 12, 1950, the second of six daughters born to James L. Crouthers and Viva Elizabeth Burch Crouthers.  She died peacefully at home on Brannen Lake with her family at her bedside.   Her father was a Medic in the USAF and she lived and went to school all over the...

Jan 28, 2021

Ms. Carolyn Gadson Boatwright, 67, of Midville passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Burke Medical Center following a brief illness.

Ms. Boatwright was born December 22, 1953 in Swainsboro to the late Sam Gadson and Sally Bradley Gadson. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Fred Willie Boatwright; brothers, Robert Jones, Jessie James Gadson. ...

Jan 27, 2021

Mrs. Karen Mullis Henry, 64, of Swainsboro passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at University Hospital following an extended illness.

Mrs. Henry was born February 3, 1956 in Dublin, GA to the James Mullis and Willa Joy Dixon Mullis. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Ricky Mullis. Mrs. Henry drove a bus for 20...

Jan 27, 2021

Mr. Donald “Donnie” Beckworth Sr., 66, of Swainsboro passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at his residence following an extended illness.

Mr. Beckworth was born August 15, 1954 to the late J. D. Beckworth and Bertha Downs Beckworth. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Tommy Beckworth, Jimmy Beckworth, Nolan Beckworth; sisters, Ann Newsome and...

Jan 26, 2021

Mr. David G. Bryant, 58, of Swainsboro passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at his residence following a brief illness.

Mr. Bryant was born December 3, 1962 to the late Oscar Bryant, Jr. and Hilda Ruth Beeland. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his companion of 10 years, Toni Braddy of...

Jan 26, 2021

Ms. Margaret A. Jones, 67, of Stillmore passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Candler County Hospital following an extended illness.

Ms. Jones was born April 29, 1953 in Emanuel County to the J. W. Youmans and Inez Hadden Youmans. She was preceded in death by her mother; husband, Bobby R. Jones; son, Roy Lee Jones; brother,...

Jan 26, 2021

Mr. James Johnson, 90, of Twin City passed away Monday, January 25, 2021 at Emanuel Medical Center an extended illness.

Mr. Johnson was born August 20, 1930 in Emanuel County to the late E. H. Johnson and Eliza Wiggins Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ruby Bennett Johnson; sisters, Ruby Patrick, Marie Craft,...

Jan 25, 2021

Ms. Betty J. Watson, 66, of Swainsboro passed away Monday, January 25, 2021 at Serenity Place following an extended illness.

Ms. Watson was born February 14, 1955 in Swainsboro to the late Purvis Watson and Lillie Williams Watson. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Chasity Watson. Ms. Watson loved playing the lottery, cooking, cleaning,...

Jan 24, 2021

Mr. Stephen Scott Lowe, 61, of Twin City passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Twin View Health & Rehab following an extended illness.

Mr. Lowe was born May 28, 1959 in Paris, TN to the late Robert Lowe and Janice Grubbs Lowe.

Memorial Service will be private and at a later date.

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Jan 23, 2021

Jason Hall Arnette, 68, passed away on January 23, 2021 at Emanuel County Nursing Home after an extended illness.

Mr. Arnette was born in Winnsboro, SC on December 19, 1952 to Maree Owens Arnette and Berry Feaster Arnette.  He graduated from Winnsboro High School and the University of South Carolina with  a Masters degree in Journalism. He...

Jan 23, 2021

Ms. Lula Belle Kellam, 84, of Kite passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro following a brief illness.

Ms. Kellam was born September 15, 1936 in Kite to the late Ben Radford and Myrtice Kight Radford.  She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Debra Braswell; sisters, Dorothy Dailey, and Mary...

Jan 21, 2021

Mr. David Johnson, Sr., 60, of Swainsboro passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at his residence following an extended illness.

Mr. Johnson was born May 11, 1960 in Swainsboro to the late Reverend Robert Joseph Johnson, Sr. and Beulah Bryant Johnson.  He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Shirley Harris Johnson; son, Robert Joseph Johnson;...

Jan 21, 2021

Mr. Mikel Clondus Hill, 57, of McKenzie, Alabama passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021.

Mr. Hill was born December 23, 1963 in Frankfurt, Germany to James M. Hill and Rosemarie Hey Hill.  He was preceded in death by his father; maternal grandparents, Else Krause and Bernard Krause; paternal grandparents, Elmer C. Hill and Dora Hill.  He was...

Jan 21, 2021

Mr. M. D. Akridge, 92, of Stillmore passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at AU Medical Center in Augusta following an extended illness.

Mr. Akridge was born December 24, 1928 in Tom to the late Jim Lewis Akridge and Trudie Stapleton Akridge. He was preceded in death by his parents; wives, Betty Akridge and Ann Akridge, brothers,...

Jan 20, 2021

Mr. Charlie Coxwell, 62, of Swainsboro passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at his residence following an extended illness.

Mr. Coxwell was born September 21, 1958 in Swainsboro to the late Thomas Coxwell and Ellen Curl Jeter.  He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Mark Coxwell.  Mr. Coxwell was a retired truck driver.  He was...

Jan 18, 2021

Mr. Ronald Woodger, 68, of Twin City passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at AU Medical Center following an extended illness.

Mr. Woodger was born October 17, 1952 in Middlesbrough, England to the late Leonard Charles Woodger and Margaret Dorothy Lynn Harrison. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ramond Woodger. Mr. Woodger served in...

Jan 18, 2021

Mr. Jeffrey M. Woods, 66, of Kite, GA passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at Emanuel Medical Center following an extended illness.

Mr. Woods was born November 7, 1954 in Augusta, Georgia to the late G.O. Woods and Carolyn Martin Woods. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Pam Woods. Mr. Woods was a veteran...

Jan 17, 2021

Mr. Jerry Hooks, 59, of Swainsboro passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Emanuel Medical Center following an extended illness.

Mr. Hooks was born April 9, 1961 in Swainsboro to the late Clifton Hooks and Myrtle Tanner Slater. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jimmy Hooks, Ray Hooks, Donald Hooks, Bobby Hooks; sister, Louise...