OBITUARIES

May 31, 2019

Mr. David Elmo Rich, 68, of Swainsboro passed away Friday, May 31, 2019 at Emanuel Medical Center.

Mr. Rich was born February 6, 1951 in Swainsboro to Wyatt Rich and Bessie Neele Oliver Rich. He was preceded in death by his mother. Mr. Rich enjoyed fishing, watching baseball games and showing dogs. He once showed dogs at...

May 27, 2019

On May 27, 2019 Jesus called His Beloved daughter Gwen to be with Him. She loved her Lord and Savior, her family, her many friends, numerous patients, and her church: The Sanctuary in Vidalia. This precious petite lady’s beautiful, radiant countenance, sparkling eyes, and attentive ears blessed everyone who had the JOY of being in her presence. She epitomized...

May 22, 2019

Miss Jaylen Chalker, 15, of Swainsboro passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at her residence following an extended illness.

Jaylen was born April 26, 2004 in Savannah to Jamey and Jenni Chalker. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Jimmy Chalker. Jaylen enjoyed going to the beach, camping, fishing, shopping and spending time with her...

May 20, 2019

Mr. Che Charles Craig, 42, of Rockledge passed away Monday, May 20, 2019 at Piedmont Healthcare in Atlanta after losing his battle with liver and kidney disease.

Mr. Craig was born June 30, 1976 in Heidelberg, Germany to Micheal Charles Craig and Kathie Anderson. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Russ Anderson; paternal grandparents,...

May 14, 2019

Ms. Sybil Wilkes Edenfield, 74, of Swainsboro passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at her residence following a brief illness.

Ms. Edenfield was born March 26, 1945 in Swainsboro to the late Felix Wilkes and Iretha Holton Wilkes. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Robbie Woods. Ms. Edenfield was a retired from University Home...

May 13, 2019

Mr. Charles Earnest Mullis, Jr., 42, of Wrightsville passed away Monday, May 13, 2019 at his residence following a brief illness.

Mr. Mullis was born April 13, 1977 in Dublin to Charles E. Mullis Sr. and Debbie Henderson Mullis. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles E. Mullis, Sr.; nephew, Daniel Dean Carver. Mr. Mullis...

May 10, 2019

Mr. Troy J. Ables, 52, of Twin City passed away Friday, May 10, 2019 following an extended illness.

Memorial Service will be private and at a later date.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com

Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of the arrangements of Mr. Troy J. Ables, 52, of Twin...

May 9, 2019

Mrs. Celia Mae Addison Byrd, 91, of Swainsboro passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Pruitt Health in Swainsboro following an extended illness.

Mrs. Byrd was born March 26, 1928 in Moultrie to the late John Addison and Alice Addison. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Homer Byrd; sons, Henry Washington, Jr. and C.J....

May 9, 2019

Jason Stevens passed away on May 9th, 2019 at the age of 37.  He was born in Swainsboro, GA on April 8th, 1982, and graduated from Windsor Forest High School in Savannah in 2001.  He was the oldest of three siblings, and he is survived by his parents, Michael and Pamella Stevens; his brother, Eric Stevens and his wife...

May 9, 2019

Mr. Keith Edward Gladin, 65, of Swainsboro passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019 at his residence following a brief illness.

Mr. Gladin was born December 10, 1953 in Savannah to the late Buford W. Gladin and Georgia Mae McKenzie Kersey. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Larry Gladin. Mr. Gladin worked for Rowell Heating...

May 8, 2019

Mr. George Eugene Archer, Sr., 89, of Twin City passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Community Hospice in Vidalia following an extended illness.

Mr. Archer was born December 6, 1929 in Twin City to the late Chancie Archer and Ollie Grimes Archer. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Lee Hester Archer; brother,...

May 7, 2019

Rowan L. Hopkins is the infant son of Mr. Roger And Tori Hopkins both of Swainsboro.

He is preceded in death by his paternal step-papa, Gary Opolka; paternal great-grandparents, Ander and Barbara Hopkins.

Survivors include his parents Roger and Tori Hopkins and his brother Aaron Hopkins of Swainsboro; maternal grandmother Dena Stroud and step grandfather...

May 6, 2019

Mr. Johnny Lewis McGee, 78, of Swainsboro passed away Monday, May 6, 2019 at University Hospital in Augusta following an extended illness.

Mr. McGee was born on October 1, 1940 in Emanuel County to the late Woodrow McGee and Ruby Wilkes McGee. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Roy McGee; sister, Dot Rich. Mr....

May 2, 2019

Mrs. Joyclyn Dee McCain, 59, of Summertown passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Emanuel Medical Center following an extended illness.

Mrs. McCain was born October 7, 1959 in Savannah to the late James McKenzie and Florrie Fennell McKenzie. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, J.D. McCain. Mrs. McCain enjoyed kayaking, hunting arrowheads, gardening,...

Apr 27, 2019

Susan Lacy Rich Terry, age 71, of Brunswick, Georgia passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019 at the Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville, Florida.

Susan was born January 30, 1948 to the late Jerry Rich and the late Marie Johnson Rich.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Don Terry,...

Apr 27, 2019

Baroness Marie Vantill Hickey, 82, of Swainsboro, GA passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019.  Marie passed away in the comfort of her home following an extended illness with her loving husband of 56 years by her side.

Marie was born on December 29, 1936 in Tampa, FL and lived in Miami for many years before moving to...

Apr 26, 2019

Mr. Nealrollis L. Roberts, 37, of Swainsboro passed away Friday, April 26, 2019 at Emory Healthcare in Atlanta following an extended illness.

Mr. Roberts was born on April 12, 1982 in Swainsboro to Alonzo N. Roberts, Sr. and Sarah Hampton Brown. He was preceded in death by his mother; paternal grandfather, Ted Roberts; maternal grandfather, Ollie Johnson;...

Apr 26, 2019

Will Ernest Brady, 84, of Augusta, Ga., and formerly of Summertown, Ga., died Thursday, April 26, 2019 at the Charlie Norwood Veterans Hospital in Augusta, Ga.

He was born in Summertown, Ga., and was a veteran, having served in the US Army.

He was the son of the late Hubert Leonard Brady, Sr., and Mary...

Apr 23, 2019

Mr. Bobby Len Conley, Sr., 52, of Kite passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at AU Medical Center in Augusta following a brief illness.

Mr. Conley was born on September 27, 1966 in Swainsboro to William Floyd Conley and Inez Riner Conley. He was preceded in death by his father; sister, Debra Diaz; paternal grandparents, Arthur and...

Apr 23, 2019

Mr. Walter Hugh Braswell, 81, of Swainsboro passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Serenity Place in Dublin following an extended illness.

Walter Hugh Braswell “Mr. Hugh” was born on January 7, 1938 in Orianna, GA. to the late Donald Braswell and Blanche Avery Braswell. By the time the family made their way to Swainsboro, there were...