OBITUARIES

Wayne Bond Jones

Nov 8, 2019

Mr. Wayne Bond Jones, 69, of Adrian passed away Friday, November 8, 2019 at Royal Oaks in Adrian following an extended illness.

Memorial Service will be private.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com

Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Wayne Bond Jones, 69, of Adrian.

Dorothy "Dot" R Dykes

Nov 3, 2019

Ms. Dorothy “Dot” R. Dykes, 72, of Swainsboro passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Candler Hospital in Savannah following an extended illness.

Dot was born April 24, 1947 in Warrenton, GA. to the late Elton Roberson and Vondelle Turner Sherrod. She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Jack Roberson. She was retired from Chemetron...

Mildred Irene (Einspahr) Steptoe

Oct 23, 2019

Mrs. Mildred Irene Einspahr Steptoe, 72, of Kite passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Scott Nursing Home following an extended illness.

Memorial service will be private.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com

Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Mildred Irene Einspahr Steptoe, 72, of Kite....

Joseph Ronald Salyer

Oct 16, 2019

Mr. Joseph Ronald Salyer, 65, of Adrian passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at his residence following an extended illness.

Mr. Salyer was born October 15, 1954 in Swainsboro to the late George Arch Salyer, Sr. and Mary Henry Salyer.  He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jimmie Wilburn Salyer.  Mr. Salyer attended Swainsboro High...

Adella Veronica Librizzi

Oct 12, 2019

Mrs. Adella Veronica Librizzi, 73, of Pulaski passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Ogeechee Area Hospice following an extended illness.

Mrs. Librizzi was born September 8, 1946 in Rockaway Beach, NY. to the late George Matty and Violet Turner Matty.  She is preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Eddie James Womack and  Charles Michael Librizzi;...

Irby "Sonny" Jackson Harrell, Jr.

Oct 10, 2019

Mr. Irby “Sonny” Jackson Harrell, Jr., 55, of Twin City passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019 at East Georgia Medical Center in Statesboro following a brief illness.

Mr. Harrell was born October 2, 1964 in Florence, AL. to the late Irby Jackson Harrell, Sr. and Lynda Rowe Harrell.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Mr....

Ora Kay Meeks

Oct 9, 2019

Mrs. Ora Kay Meeks, 64, of Adrian passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at her residence following a brief illness.

Mrs. Meeks was born February 27, 1955 in Sparta, GA. to the late Betha Maxie King and Dorris Oxford King.  She is preceded in death by her parents.  Mrs. Meeks loved fishing, shopping and working on her...

Gloria Jean Chavis

Oct 8, 2019

Ms. Gloria Jean Chavis, 67, of Swainsboro passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at her residence following an extended illness.

Ms. Chavis was born November 7, 1951 in Swainsboro to the late Clarence Brown and Bertie Lee Wimberly Brown.  She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Richard Chavis; daughter, Loretta Conley Sanchez; brothers, Pete...

Gracie Mae Walker

Oct 7, 2019

Ms. Gracie Mae Coney Walker, 84, of Swainsboro passed away Monday, October 7, 2019 at her residence following an extended illness.

Ms. Walker was born September 28, 1935 in Statesboro to the late Mose Coney, Sr. and Shellie Mercer Coney.  She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Gloria Coney; 2 brothers and 3 sisters.  Ms....

Morris Tucker Mitchell

Oct 5, 2019

Mr. Morris Tucker Mitchell, 65, of Swainsboro passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019 at East Georgia Regional in Statesboro following an extended illness.

Mr. Tucker was born March 23, 1954 in Sandersville to James Tucker Mitchell and Annie Myrtle Brantley.  He loved NASCAR, fishing and was a great handyman.  Mr. Mitchell was of the Baptist Faith.

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Edwin Larry Wilson

Oct 5, 2019

Mr. Edwin Larry Wilson, 83, of Twin City passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Emanuel Medical Center following a brief illness.

Mr. Wilson was born August 3, 1936 in Twin City, GA. to the late Obie Wilson and Elma Greene Wilson.  He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Louise Sharpe Wilson; brothers, James Larsen...

Eddie Benton Kirkland

Oct 5, 2019

Eddie Benton Kirkland, 81, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, October 5, 2019, following an extended illness.

A lifelong resident of Emanuel County, Mr. Kirkland lived most of his life on his family’s farm north of Swainsboro.  It was in a cotton field on that farm that he met the love of his life, Dollie Mae...

Chris "Boop" Newsome

Oct 4, 2019

Mr. Chris “Boop” Newsome, 48, of Swainsboro passed away Friday, October 4, 2019 at his residence following a brief illness.

Mr. Newsome was born February 6, 1971 in Swainsboro to the late R. W. Newsome and Wanda Taylor Newsome.  He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Lynette Newsome.  Chris was a member of the Swainsboro...

Benny Lynn "Tank" Johnson

Sep 30, 2019

Mr. Benny Lynn “Tank” Johnson, 60, of Swainsboro passed away Monday, September 30, 2019 at his residence following an extended illness.

Mr. Johnson was born August 29, 1959 in Swainsboro to George Kenneth Johnson and Gena Claxton Odom.    He was preceded in death by his father, George Kenneth Johnson. Lynn was a wonderful man and meant a...

Daryl Charles Harris

Sep 28, 2019

Mr. Daryl Charles Harris, 56, of Moultrie passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Colquitt Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.

Mr. Harris was born May 9, 1963 in Swainsboro to Charles Harris and Juanita Cecile Brown Harris.  He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Harris; brother, Leotis Johnson. Daryl was a quiet, gentle,...

John Lewis Boatright

Sep 28, 2019

Mr. John Lewis Boatright, 72, of Garfield passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019 at his residence following a brief illness.

Mr. Boatright was born April 16, 1947 in Swainsboro, GA. to the late J.P. Boatright and Mildred Hendrix Boatright.  He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Ronda Boatright. Mr. Boatright loved fishing, bird hunting, trying...

Helen Canady Williamson

Sep 27, 2019

Mrs. Helen Canady Williamson, 70, of Midville passed away Friday, September 27, 2019 at University Hospital following a brief illness.

Mrs. Williamson was born November 30, 1948 in Millen, GA. to the late Henry Canady and Ruth Bennett Canady. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, B.J. Williamson; sister, Lois Dailey. Mrs. Williamson enjoyed hunting,...

Kenneth Edmund Hudson

Sep 26, 2019

Mr. Kenneth Edmund Hudson, 55, of Brooklet passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Savannah Hospice following an extended illness.

Mr. Hudson was born May 30, 1964 in Metter to William Shelton Hudson and Mary Frances Conner Hudson.    He was preceded in death by his father. Mr. Hudson served in the United States Army. He loved to...

Christopher "Chris" Lee Canady

Sep 25, 2019

Mr. Christopher Lee “Chris” Canady, 45, of Nunez passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019 Emanuel Medical Center following a brief illness.

Mr. Canady was born April 8, 1974 in Swainsboro, GA. to the late James Bernard Canady, Jr. and Patricia Ann Graham Canady.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Mr. Canady was employed with Bennett...

Priscilla Riner Hooks

Sep 24, 2019

Ms. Priscilla Riner Hooks, 45, of Statesboro passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019.

Priscilla was born October 18, 1973 to Larry Riner and Debbie Riner.  She was preceded in death by her daughter; Taylor Hooks. Priscilla enjoyed horses, barrel racing and fishing.  She loved her children.

Survivors include her son, Chase Hooks of Swainsboro; father;...