OBITUARIES

Sep 1, 2020

Mr. Jimmie L. Brown, 59, of Swainsboro passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at Pruitt Health in Macon following an extended illness.

Mr. Brown was born January 18, 1961 in Macon to the late David Brown, Sr. and Sarah Washington Brown. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Larry Brown; step-son, Nealrollis Roberts. Mr. Brown...

Sep 1, 2020

Mr. Gary L. Gamiza, 62, of Midville passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at Memorial Health following an extended illness.

Mr. Gamiza was born January 10, 1958 in Biloxi, MS to the late Mickey Gamiza and Bernice Boatright Gamiza. He was preceded in death by his parents. His beloved dog, Chase, met him in Heaven.. Pop’s world...

Aug 26, 2020

Jeff Allen Watson, of Dadeville, Alabama passed away on August 26, 2020 at the age of 62.

Jeff is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years, Wendy Watson; children, Dane Watson (Krystal), Daniel Watson (Rocky), Danielle Stroud (Josh); grandchildren, Dane Watson Jr., Dixon Watson, Kaley Watson, Bracyn Stroud, Braylee Stroud, and Brayden Stroud; brother, Joe Watson...

Aug 26, 2020

Our mother, Gertrude Rowland Thompson, age 99, passed away at her beloved home on the family farm on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. She had been surrounded by her children throughout the day. She dearly loved her children, Wanda, Randy, and Susan and told them that every day. She would have loved for them to move back in the home...

Aug 26, 2020

Mr. Chris Hood, 48, of Swainsboro passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Navicent Health following an extended illness.

Mr. Hood was born July 9, 1972 in Swainsboro to the late Wadell Hood and Barbara Stapleton Hood. He was preceded in death by his parents; maternal grandparents, Clarence and Louise Stapleton; paternal grandparents, Joe and Marie Hood....

Aug 22, 2020

Rev. J. Martin Ray, 97 years of age, born November 17, 1922 passed from this life to be with his Lord on August 22, 2020 at Community Hospice, Vidalia, Ga. after an extended illness. He has lived in Swainsboro, Ga for the past 2 years and was a member of First Baptist Church, Swainsboro.

He accepted the...

Aug 20, 2020

Mr. Chris Brown, 66, of Twin City passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020 at AU following an extended illness.

Mr. Brown was born January 11, 1954 in Swainsboro to the late Laurel Wesley Brown and Margaret Louise Sumner Brown. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Fred Brown; sister, Lenora Beth Brown.

Survivors...

Aug 18, 2020

Ms. Martha Lynn Rowland, 70, of Wrightsville, GA passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Greenwood Place in Wrightsville following an extended illness.

Ms. Rowland was born March 15, 1950 in Gumlog to the late George Johnson and Mary Lizzie Dickens Johnson.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carl Jack Rowland; brothers, Kenneth Johnson,...

Aug 17, 2020

Ms. Martha Joan Meeks, 74, of Adrian, GA passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 at her residence following an extended illness.

Ms. Meeks was born February 3, 1946 in Wrightsville, GA to the late Hildred Roundtree Meeks and Lois Webb Meeks.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Thomas Lee Meeks; sister, Jeanie Meeks McNure. ...

Aug 17, 2020

Mr. Wendell Carl Grimes, 67, of Twin City, GA passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 at his residence following an extended illness.

Mr. Grimes was born August 23, 1952 in Metter to the late Carl Grimes and Marie Brown Grimes.  He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Wayne Grimes; sister, Carolyn Bishop; granddaughter, Abbie Grimes. ...

Aug 17, 2020

Mr. Charlie  J. “CJ.” Bedgood, Jr., 83, of Swainsboro passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 at his residence following an extended illness.

Mr. Bedgood was born November 18, 1936 in Louisville, GA to the late Charlie Jordan Bedgood and Mattie Caraway Bedgood.  He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Verlyn Bedgood, Lynwood Bedgood, Willie Bedgood;...

Aug 17, 2020

Ms. Ethel Mae Baldwin Rozek, 90, of Swainsboro passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 at Pruitt Health in Swainsboro following an extended illness.

Ms. Baldwin was born April 22, 1930 in Havre de Grace, MD.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Rozek; dad, Alvin Deicke.

Survivors include mom, Norma Deicke of Swainsboro,...

Aug 16, 2020

Mrs. Brenda R. Crews, 57, of Swainsboro passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Memorial Health in Savannah following a brief illness.

Mrs. Crews was born March 25, 1963 in Vidalia, GA. to Otto Robinson, Jr. and Dallas Sharpe Robinson. She was preceded in death by her father and infant grandchild. Mrs. Brenda was a longtime resident...

Aug 12, 2020

Mrs. Seresa Ann Waters, 55, of Twin City passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at her residence following an extended illness.

Mrs. Waters was born April 6, 1965 in Swainsboro to Bobby Sherrod and the late Georgia Mae Braddy Sherrod. She is preceded in death by her mother; brother, Jimmy Ray Sherrod. Mrs. Sherrod worked at KFC...

Aug 12, 2020

Ms. Ann G. Braswell, 78, of Swainsboro passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Emanuel Medical Center following an extended illness.

Ms. Braswell was born May 2, 1942 in Soperton to the late Curtis Geiger and Mary Black Geiger. She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Bobby H. Braswell. Ms. Braswell worked at Crestons for...

Aug 11, 2020

Mr. Wayne Marsh, 69, of Swainsboro passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at his residence following an extended illness.

Mr. Marsh was born September 13, 1950 in Kite to the late Alton Marsh and Eva Mae Walker Marsh. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Johnnie Mae Screws and Mable Knight. Mr. Marsh loved watching...

Aug 11, 2020

Ms. Annette K. Wilson, 76, of Garfield passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Pruitt Health Swainsboro following an extended illness.

Ms. Wilson was born January 25, 1944 in Millen, GA. to the late Clinton Kent and Ruth Johnson Kent. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Tommy W. Wilson; brother, Bobby Kent. Ms. Wilson...

Aug 4, 2020

Ms. Iva Howell Josey, 82, of Adrian passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2020 at her residence following an extended illness.

Ms. Josey was born February 5, 1938 in Dublin, GA.  She was an interior decorator and could turn little what nots into beautiful things.  Ms. Josey loved listening to music, painting, crafts and being highly creative.

Aug 3, 2020

Mr. Harry Blane Williams, 91, of Vidalia passed away Monday, August 3, 2020 at The Oaks – Bethany following an extended illness.

Mr. Williams was born April 6, 1929 in Adrian to the late John Dewey Williams and Annie May Hinson Williams. He was preceded in death by his parents.  Mr. Williams worked several years for NASA...

Aug 2, 2020

Ms. Josephine Cowart, 84, of Wadley passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Comfort Creek Nursing and Rehab following an extended illness.

Ms. Cowart was born December 1, 1935 to the late Joe Black and Alice Faircloth Black.  She is preceded in death by her parents; husband of 54 years, Cephus Cowart; son, Larry Cowart.  Ms. Cowart...