OBITUARIES

Dec 23, 2024

Mrs. Teresa R. Wiley, 70, of Swainsboro passed away Monday, December 23, 2024, at Emanuel Medical Center. She was born on November 4, 1954, in Swainsboro, to Thomas Edward Ricks and Peggy Mason Price. Mrs. Wiley is preceded in death by her father, Thomas Edward Ricks; brother, Thomas Eddie Ricks.

Mrs. Wiley loved traveling and attending family...

Dec 21, 2024

Mrs. Molly Elyce McNeely, 79, of Swainsboro passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Emanuel County Nursing Home following an extended illness.  She was born on September 13, 1945, in Metter to the late Fred Marsh and Elyce Rachels Marsh.  Mrs. McNeely was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Johnny McNeely; son, Donald McNeely; daughter, Maggie Elyce Atkinson;...

Dec 17, 2024

Mr. Billy Hermon Braswell, 86, of Swainsboro passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at his home.  He was born February 4, 1938, in Norristown to the late Lois Lee Braswell and Fannie Love Braswell.  He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ann Geiger Braswell; son, Bobby Braswell; sisters, Glenda Moxley, Mary Elizabeth Barwick; brothers, Jimmy Braswell, Johnny...

Dec 16, 2024

Mrs. Joan Marie Morgan, 73, of Swainsboro passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, at her residence following an extended illness surrounded by her husband and daughters.  She was born April 20, 1951, in Swainsboro to the late Howell Davis and Hilda Chapman Davis Dukes.  Joan was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Larry Davis, Keith Davis, Sammy Davis;...

Dec 15, 2024

Mrs. Betty Reese, 85, of Swainsboro passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Pruitt Health of Swainsboro, GA following a short experience of recent health problems.  Mrs. Reese was born October 13, 1939, in Swainsboro, GA to the late Albert Johns and Louetta Beasley Johns. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leroy Reese; brothers, Billy Johns,...

Dec 15, 2024

Mr. Delfino Flores, 58, of Swainsboro passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Memorial Health in Savannah.  He was born December 24, 1965, in Bajo Grande, Omealca, Veracruz to the late Antonio Flores and Ricarda Cueyactle.  Delfino was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Salbador Flores.

He is survived by his brothers, Jose Flores of...

Dec 8, 2024

Mrs. Tammy T. Worthen, 54, of Swainsboro passed away Sunday, December 8 2024, at Emanuel Medical Center. Mrs. Worthen was born on August 28, 1970, to the late Hurbert Artis and Ella Worthen.

She is survived by her sons; Ja’Quez Worthen, McKenney Ricks, MacCauley Williams, all of Swainsboro; daughter, Simone Worthen of Swainsboro; god-daughter, Ja’Kayla Richardson of...

Dec 5, 2024

Mr. Rafael Juan, 58, of Swainsboro passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024.  He was born November 27, 1966, in Guatemala.  Rafael was a very hard-working individual, a loyal friend and always ready to meet a new person.

He is survived by his wife, Cindy Juan of Cochran; son, Dean Lyman of Little Rock, AR; grandchildren, Amiyah Yarbery,...

Dec 2, 2024

Chapman Funeral Home in Swainsboro, Georgia announces the death of Mrs. Era McNure Stewart, age 88, of Garfield, Georgia on Monday December 2, 2024. Mrs. Stewart was residing at the Thrive at Green Island in Columbus, Georgia.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday, December 6, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in the Twin City Methodist Church with Reverend...

Nov 30, 2024

Mr. James Kenneth Wyatt, 78, of Springfield passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024, at The Oaks of Pooler, following an extended illness. He was born April 26, 1946, in Calhoun to the late Marshall Wyatt and Lucille Hardin Wyatt. He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Kristi W. Swan; sisters, Janie W. Williams, Shirley W. Greeson; grandsons,...

Nov 28, 2024

Mr. Ernie Lee Roberson, 75, of Swainsboro, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024, at his residence following an extended illness.

Mr. Roberson was born on March 11,1949, in Swainsboro to the late Lester Roberson and Janie Durden Roberson.  He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Alexander Roberson; brother, Ronnie Roberson.

Mr. Roberson was...

Nov 26, 2024

Mr. Michael Lee “Mike” Whitehead, 46, of Garfield, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Memorial Health Hospital in Savannah.

Mr. Whitehead was born on March 7, 1978, in Augusta, to Warren Lee Whitehead and Lynn Stroud Taylor. He is preceded in death by his father. He was a family man and loved the Georgia Bulldogs. Mike...

Nov 26, 2024

Mr. Bobby Delano Lane, 90, of Garfield, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at his residence, following an extended illness.

Mr. Lane was born on January 10,1934, in Jenkins County to the late Ben F. Lane, Sr. and Bessie Mae Johnson Lane. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Maxie Ann Roberson Lane; brothers, Ben...

Nov 23, 2024

Mrs. Heather Marie Isreal, 48, of Swainsboro passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah.  She was born June 8, 1976, in Gainesville, FL to William Wayne Carroll and Carol Tallada Hooks.  Heather was preceded in death by her father.

It is with profound sadness that the family of Heather announce her passing. ...

Nov 17, 2024

Mr. Roger Eric Wheeler, 58, of Swainsboro, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Emanuel Medical Center. He was born November 27, 1965, in Swainsboro to the late Roy Eugene Wheeler and Viley Linda Woods Wheeler. Mr. Wheeler was preceded in death by his parents.

As a boy, Roger was raised in Emanuel and Treutlen counties with...

Nov 17, 2024

Mrs. Mary Louise Marsh Odom, 81, of Swainsboro passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Emanuel County Nursing Home following an extended illness. Mrs. Odom was born May 10, 1943, in Statesboro to the late Mr. William Luther Marsh and Mrs. Ollie Hudson Thompson. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jimmy Odom; daughter, Meloney Wilkes; grandson,...

Nov 5, 2024

Mrs. Florine Marsh Rich, 84, of Swainsboro passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at Emanuel County Nursing Home following an extended illness. Florine was born March 6, 1940, in Twin City to the late Fred Marsh and Elyce Rachels Marsh. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clifford Rich; daughter, Florence Monroe; sister, Joyce Moore; brother, Gerald...

Oct 31, 2024

Mrs. Jane Ellen M. Durden, 87, of Metter, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024, at

Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro following an extended illness.  She was born October 11, 1937, in Metter to the late Leonard Ray McNair and Mary Euchlease Donaldson McNair.

Jane was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Euell Durden; brother,...

Oct 28, 2024

Mr. Bobby G. Thurman, 90, of Laurens, SC, passed away Monday, October 28, 2024, at Hospice of Laurens County. He was born August 27, 1934 in Douglas, to the late Boyce Thurman and Lollie Mae Traynham Thurman. Mr. Thurman is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Joyce Bedgood Thurman; daughter, Teresa Usry; son, Ricky Thurman; 8 brothers; 3...

Oct 26, 2024

Mrs. Melissa Johnson Wheeler (Lisa), 57, of Swainsboro passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Pruitthealth Swainsboro.  She was born on September 26, 1967, in Swainsboro to Carlton Allen Johnson and Mary Smith Johnson.  Lisa was preceded in death by her father.

Lisa was a proud resident of Swainsboro, GA.   She was a daughter, mother,...