OBITUARIES

Norma Jean Deicke

Jan 18, 2025

Mrs. Norma Jean Deicke, 77, of Reidsville, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at her residence. She was born March 29, 1947, in Aiken, South Carolina to the late Mr. Eddie William Murray and Millo Lee Skipper Murray. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alvin C. Deicke; daughter, Ethel Rozek; twin brother, Bill Murray; brothers,...

Richard Marlow Daniels

Jan 13, 2025

Mr. Richard Marlow Daniels, 65, of Swainsboro passed away Monday, January 13, 2025, at his residence. He was born on September 10, 1959, in Swainsboro, to the late Arthur Richard “Dickie” Daniels and Rebecca Dennis Hill. He is preceded in death by his parents and uncle, Robert McElveen.

Richard, RD or "Unc," as he was affectionately named...

Frances Inez (Holland) Drew

Jan 10, 2025

On January 10, 2025, Frances Inez Drew of Swainsboro, GA moved to her heavenly home at the age of 78.  Frances loved her family and the Lord.  Her faith was unwavering, setting an example for her two children and eight grandchildren that will lead them all their lives.  She was born on August 7, 1946, in McComb, Mississippi to...

Madell Portwood Peavy

Jan 10, 2025

Mrs. Madell Portwood Peavy, 72, of Swainsboro passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Emanuel Medical Center surrounded by her 3 daughters.  She was born January 16, 1952, to the late Mack Portwood and Mary Dell Sowell Portwood.  Mrs. Peavy was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Allen Peavy; sister,...

Daniel Novis Lee

Jan 10, 2025

Mr. Daniel Novis Lee, 95, of Wadley passed away Friday, January 10, 2025, at his residence following an extended illness.  He was born July 8, 1929, to the late Goldman Tillman Lee and Viola Holder Lee.  Mr. Lee was preceded in death by his parents; wives, Gloria Jane Rowland Lee, Myrtice Brantley Fortner Lee; son, David Lee; brothers, Edward...

Eugene Oneal Atchison

Jan 9, 2025

Mr. Eugene Oneal (Gene) Atchison entered this world on January 24, 1934 born to Eugene (Shadrack) Atchison and Maudie Mae Lindsey Atchison.  He now has his angel wings and left his earthly body on Thursday, January 9, 2025.  Gene was the 5th child of 10.  He drove on the road for nearly 50 years.

Mr. Atchison was...

Paul Cooper

Jan 8, 2025

Mr. Paul Cooper, 66, of Swainsboro passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro.

No services are planned at this time.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com.

Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Paul Cooper, 66, of Swainsboro.

Michael Jerome Lanier

Jan 7, 2025

Mr. Michael Jerome Lanier of Swainsboro passed away Tuesday, January 7  2025 at his residence.

No services are planned at this time.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com.

Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Michael Jerome Lanier of Swainsboro.

Michael Strobridge

Jan 4, 2025

Chief Michael Strobridge, 67, of Swainsboro passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025, at WellStar Medical College of Georgia. He was born on December 3, 1957, to the late Napoleon Strobridge and Daisy Love Jones Strobridge. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Mr. Strobridge was born and raised in Swainsboro.  He was a Swainsboro High School...

Joann (Young) Lopez-Campos

Jan 4, 2025

Mrs. JoAnn Lopez-Campos, 64, of Swainsboro passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Emauel Medical Center.  She was born October 6, 1960, in Dawson to the late Hiram Young and Gladys Taylor Young. JoAnn was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Francis Young; daughter, Angie Hernandez. She received an accounting diploma from Southeastern Technical School, had her CNA...

Gloria Jean (Claxton) Scarboro

Jan 3, 2025

Mrs. Gloria Jean Claxton Scarboro, 66, of Swainsboro passed away Friday, January 3, 2025, at her residence following an extended illness.  She was born June 27, 1957, in Swainsboro to the late Carvie Claxton, Sr. and Thelma Alma Claxton Gregory.  Gloria was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Jeanine Summers, brother, Carvie “Buddy” Claxton, Jr.  She enjoyed crocheting...

Sherry Jean Edenfield

Jan 1, 2025

Ms. Sherry Jean Purvis Edenfield, 61, of Kite passed on the wings of an angel into the loving arms of our Lord, Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at Piedmont Hospital in Augusta due to liver failure. She was born on September 3, 1963, in Swainsboro, to the late Bennie S and Margie Williams. She was preceded in death by her...

George A. Meeks

Jan 1, 2025

Mr. George A. Meeks, 85, of Kite passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at Emanuel Medical Center.  He was born October 6, 1939, in Covena to the late James Sidney Meeks and Mollie Lurene Flanders.  Mr. George was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Weldon Meeks, James Meeks, Clifford Meeks, Harvey Meeks; sister, Willie T. Durden; father-in-law and...

Ronald D. Hilliard, Sr.

Jan 1, 2025

Mr. Ronald D. Hilliard, Sr. 76, of Midville passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at Emanuel Medical Center following an extended illness.

Mr. Hilliard was born December 12, 1948, in Eastman to the late Robert Lee Hilliard, Sr. and Gussie Maude Padgett Hilliard.  He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Nell Hilliard; brothers, Bill...

Michael F. Headrick

Dec 30, 2024

Mr. Michael F. Headrick, 61, of Waynesboro passed away Monday, December 30, 2024, at his residence. He was born on February 7, 1963, in Swainsboro, to the late Luther Leroy Headrick and Mary Elizabeth Hunter Headrick. Michael was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Phillip Headrick; sisters, Peggy Ann Ware, Ruby Caraway.

Michael enjoyed fishing.  He...

Virginia May (Lewis) Hill

Dec 30, 2024

Mrs. Virginia May Hill, 84, of Swainsboro passed away Monday, December 30, 2024, at her residence surrounded by family.  She was born on September 29, 1940, in Dyersburg, TN to the late Erbie Gene Lewis and Maggie Rose Lewis. Mrs. Hill was preceded in death by her parents, son, Jackie Lynn Sparks and brother, Erbie Gene Lewis, Jr.

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Sutton Virgil Wells, Jr.

Dec 29, 2024

Mr. Sutton Virgil Wells, Jr. 83, of Swainsboro passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Emanuel County Nursing Home.  He was born April 25, 1941, to the late Mr. Sutton Wells and Lucille Kemp Wells. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bennie Wells; granddaughter, Anna Leigh Wells.

Mr. Wells was a lifelong resident of...

Patsy F Thompson

Dec 29, 2024

Mrs. Patsy F. Thompson, 83, of Swainsboro passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Emanuel County Nursing Home. She was born on July 22, 1941, in Swainsboro, to the late Rudolph Fields and Martha Henry Fields. Patsy was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 61 years, Chris Thompson; son, Kelley Thompson; brother, Rudy Fields.

After...

Mary E May

Dec 27, 2024

Ms. Mary E. May, 82, of Swainsboro passed away Friday, December 27, 2024, at Scott Health and Rehab in Scott. She was born October 12, 1942 in Wrightsville to the late Tom May, Sr. and Elizabeth Parker May. She is preceded in death by her parents.

She was of the Baptist faith. Ms. May was the last...

Lavan "Pete" Canady

Dec 26, 2024

Mr. Lavan “Pete” Canady, 87, of Swainsboro passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Emanuel County Nursing Home.  He was born November 12, 1937, in Garfield to the late J. B. Canady and Farie Proctor Canady.  Mr. Canady was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Johnnie Sherrod Canady; brothers, Richard Canady, Howard Canady; sisters Sara Rabishaw, Joyce Wiggins,...