OBITUARIES

Jun 28, 2019

Ms. Shirley Zazu Owens Arthur, 82, of Fountain Inn, SC passed away Friday, June 28, 2019 at Twin View Nursing Home in Twin City, Georgia.

Ms. Arthur was born July 25, 1936 in Laurens County, SC to the late Arthur and Lola Balcombe Owens.  She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Opal, J. D., Margaret,...

Jun 24, 2019

Ms. Adine Shipman, 79, of Swainsboro passed away Monday, June 24, 2019 at Emanuel Medical Center following a brief illness.

Ms. Shipman was born March 20, 1940 in Metter to the late James Shipman and Tera Campbell Shipman.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Meade Phillips; stepdaughter; sister, Julia Bell Shipman King; brothers, Marvin...

Jun 20, 2019

Mr. Loyd “Spanker” Giles, Jr., 81, of Kite passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Serenity Place following an extended illness.

Mr. Giles was born October 8, 1937 in Swainsboro to the late Aaron L. Giles and Ethel Peebles Giles. He was preceded in death by his parents; twins, Joseph and Jefferey Giles; sisters, Gladys Giles Armstrong,...

Jun 19, 2019

Ms. Polly Alesia Spearman, 59, of Swainsboro passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at her residence following a brief illness.

Ms. Spearman was born April 4, 1960 in Swainsboro to J. M. Spearman and Polly Drake Spearman. She was preceded in death by her father. Ms. Spearman grew up on the family farm near Norristown. She was...

Jun 12, 2019

Mrs. Ruthie Wilson, 85, of Adrian passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Scott Health & Rehabilitation following an extended illness.

Mrs. Wilson was born June 13, 1933 in Harriman, TN to the late Tom Gilmore and Mary Almeda Kries Gilmore. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Lee Gilmore and George Gilmore; sisters, Dora...

Jun 12, 2019

Ms. Patricia Ann Canady, 71, of Midville passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at her residence following an extended illness.

Ms. Canady was born September 26, 1947 in Soperton to the late Albert Graham and Ruby Ely Graham. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Byron Graham. Ms. Canady was a lifelong resident of Emanuel...

Jun 5, 2019

Ms. Mattie Lee Young, 85, of Swainsboro departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, June 5, 2019 following an extended illness.

Ms. Mattie Lee Young (Mat Lee) as she was known by most, lived a happy and good life, always doing what she could to help others. She never met a stranger and...

Jun 5, 2019

Mr. Tom Brown, 65, of Swainsboro passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Emanuel Medical Center Nursing Home following an extended illness.

Mr. Brown was born October 22, 1953 in Augusta to the late Alvah L. Brown, Jr. and Mabel Allmond Brown. He was preceded in death by his parents. Tom was born in Augusta but lived...

Jun 3, 2019

Ms. Kay L. Stroud, 71, of Swainsboro passed away Monday, June 3, 2019 following a brief illness.

Ms. Stroud was born January 28, 1948 in Millen, Ga. to the late Harold Landing and Ena Mae Grimes Landing. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Arthur Stroud. Ms. Stroud graduated from Swainsboro High School in 1966...

Jun 2, 2019

Mrs. Susanna Peters Boyette, 49, of Guyton passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019 following a brief illness.

Mrs. Boyette was born October 1, 1969 in Savannah to Newell (Pete) Gerald Peters and Patricia (Pat) Bohannon Peters Hall.  She was the third of four children.  Mrs. Boyette was preceded in death by her father, Newell (Pete) Peters; maternal...

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...