OBITUARIES

Jun 9, 2020

Ms. Louise Wages Smith, 94, of Swainsboro passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro following an extended illness.

Ms. Smith was born August 16, 1925 in Miami, FL to the late Sammy Carson & Floye Tyler. She is preceded in death by her parents; and husband, William R. Smith.

Survivors...

Jun 8, 2020

Mrs. Patty Lou Richmond Clemons Walden, 86, of Sugar Hill, GA. passed away Monday, June 8, 2020 at Benton House in Sugar Hill following an extended illness.

Mrs. Walden was born March 24, 1934 in East Gulf, WV. to the late Carl Richmond and Thelma Belcher Richmond. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband,...

Jun 7, 2020

Mr. Daniel “Danny” Webster Proctor, Jr., 67, of Twin City passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Pruitt Health of Swainsboro following an extended illness.

Mr. Proctor was born June 1, 1953 in Lyons to the late Daniel Webster Proctor, Sr., and Amanda Jean Lovett Proctor.  He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Jimmy Proctor,...

Jun 5, 2020

Mr. Randy Ellison, 56, of Twin City passed away Friday, June 5, 2020 at AU Medical Center in Augusta following an extended illness.

Mr. Ellison was born February 19, 1964 in Statesboro to the late John Ellison & Daisey Bostic. He was preceded in death by his parents.  Mr. Ellison loved cutting grass and making people smile. ...

Jun 3, 2020

Kyle Johnson, age 29, of Lyons, died on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 after a brief illness at East Georgia Medical Center in Statesboro. Kyle was a native of Emmanuel County living most of his life in Lyons. Kyle was employed by UPS and was a member of First Baptist Church of Vidalia.  Kyle was outgoing and very athletic.  He...

Jun 1, 2020

Mr. Bobby Bernell Small, Jr., 35, of Millen passed away Monday, June 1, 2020 at his residence following brief illness.

Mr. Small was born August 28, 1984 in Augusta, GA. to Bobby Small, Sr. and Kathy Bryant Small. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Larry & Mary Bryant; paternal grandparents, Bernell & Mary Ann...

Jun 1, 2020

Mrs. Robin Lynn McGee, 57, of Swainsboro passed away Monday, June 1, 2020 at Pruitt Health of Swainsboro following an extended illness.

Mrs. McGee was born June 26, 1962 in Buffalo, NY. to George Gehring and JoAnn Gehring. She graduated

in 1980 from Deltona High School in Deltona, Florida.  Mrs. McGee began working for Keller...

May 29, 2020

Mr. Billy “Pops” Purvis, 81, of Swainsboro passed away May 29, 2020 at Pruitt Health of Swainsboro following an extended illness.

Mr. Purvis was born October 22, 1938 in Wadley, GA. to the late Sam Purvis and Bonnie Roberts Purvis. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Tony Purvis; brothers, Marvin Purvis, Clark Purvis, Tanny...

May 28, 2020

Mrs. Janet Elizabeth McKenzie, 81, of St. Petersburg, FL. passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020 following an extended illness.

Mrs. McKenzie was born October 11, 1938 to the late Glen Robert Peacock and Helen Marie Blackslee. She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Marie Quaine. Mrs. McKenzie was a 1956 graduate of St. Petersburg High...

May 20, 2020

Ms. Rebecca Kirk, 64, of Twin City passed away May 20, 2020 at Twin View Health and Rehab following an extended illness.

Ms. Kirk was born April 23, 1956 in Bainbridge to the late John Henry Love and Lurlene Grace Peek Love.  She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, John W. Love.  Ms. Kirk was...

May 19, 2020

Mr. Steve Wilcher, 54, of Midville passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at his residence following a extended illness.

Mr. Wilcher was born January 3, 1966 in Swainsboro to the late Ray Wilcher and Martha Hadden Wilcher. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Wilcher was a certified welder but followed in his father’s footsteps...

May 17, 2020

Ms. Shirley Wiggins Coleman, 77, of Swainsboro passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020 at her residence following an extended illness.

Ms. Coleman was born May 22, 1942 to the late Cordie Wiggins and Dora Mae Riner Wiggins.  She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, George Coleman, Jr.; sisters, Dollie Mitchell and Jeanette Kirkland; great-granddaughter, Jaylen...

May 14, 2020

Mr. Charles Davis Richardson, 65, of Twin City passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020, at his residence following a brief illness.

Mr. Richardson was born November 5, 1954 in Waukegan, IL. to the late Harry Richardson and Sara Gay Richardson. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Richardson was a boat Captain certified by the...

May 7, 2020

Mr. Denny L. Riner, 74, of Swainsboro passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020, at AU Medical Center in Augusta following a brief illness.

Mr. Riner was born September 18, 1945 in Swainsboro to the late Ira T. Riner and Georgia Brinson Riner. He was preceded in death by his parents.. Mr. Riner was co-owner of Better Built...

May 5, 2020

Mr. Van Albert Powell, 91, of Panama City Beach, FL. Formerly of Kite passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Bay Medical Center 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. Van Albert Powell, 91, of Panama...

May 5, 2020

Mr. David Keith Jackson, 51, of Swainsboro passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta following a brief illness.

Mr. Jackson was born April 14, 1969 in Millen to J. L. Jackson and Cecilia Holton Jackson.  He was preceded in death by his father.  Mr. Jackson was credit manager at Farmers Furniture. Keith...

Apr 27, 2020

Mrs. Alma M. King, 76, of Swainsboro passed away Monday, April 27, 2020 at her residence following an extended illness.

Mrs. King was born February 27, 1944 in Chester, GA. to the late Arthur Lamar Williams and Annie Pearle Warner Williams.  She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul Copeland; brothers, Jake Williams, Junior Williams,...

Apr 26, 2020

Mr. Charles Franklin Riner, 86, of Wrightsville passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Shamrock Health and Rehab in Dublin following an extended illness.

Mr. Riner was born May 26, 1933 in Meeks to the late Collie D. Riner and Jewel Kersey Riner.  He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marie-Paule Deschenes Riner; brother, Jimmy...

Apr 24, 2020

Mrs. Emma Jean Holloway Martin, 62, of Swainsboro passed away Friday, April 24, 2020 at Community Hospice in Vidalia following an extended illness.

Mrs. Martin was born June 17, 1957 in Summertown to the late Willie Gamble, Sr. and Henrietta Holloway Gamble.  Mrs. Martin was a good cook.  She loved family time, puzzle books, playing games on...

Apr 24, 2020

Ms. Kathleen Donelson, 62, of Swainsboro passed away Friday, April 24, 2020 at Pruitt Health of Swainsboro following an extended illness.

Ms. Donelson was born July 27, 1957 in Wyandotte, Michigan to the late Billy Donelson and Ellen Nunn.

Survivors include her sons, Jason Donelson of Nashville, TN and Joshua Jost of Clearwater, FL; daughter,...