OBITUARIES

Lauretta Jones Henry

Jun 20, 2017

Mrs. Lauretta Jones Henry, 98, of Vidalia passed away Tuesday morning, June 20, 2017 at Community Hospice after an extended illness.

Mrs. Henry was born May 30, 1919 in Wrightsville to the late Jimmy Jones and Bessie Harrell Jones. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Mitchell “Stumpy” Henry; sisters, Louella Boatright, Lizzie Mae Lord,...

Barbara Gayle Hester

Jun 19, 2017

Ms. Barbara Gayle Hester, 48, of Twin City passed away Monday night, June 19, 2017 at Augusta University following an extended illness.

Ms. Hester was born October 30, 1968 in Atlanta, Ga. to Raymond Carl Hester and Elizabeth Gayle Wimberly Hester. She enjoyed playing games on her phone, listening to the Classic Country Jukebox, and playing with...

Sherrill Wendell Motes

Jun 15, 2017

Mr. Sherrill Wendell Motes, 71, of Metter passed away Thursday evening, June 15, 2017 at Ogeechee Area Hospice.

Mr. Motes was born September 2, 1945 in Metter, Ga. to the late C. Turner Motes and Rubye Adams Motes. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Motes enjoyed his time on his John Deer Lawn Mower....

Joanne Patricia Hill

Jun 7, 2017

Mrs. Joanne Hill, age 60, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017. She was born on July 14, 1956 in Detroit, MI and lived most of her life in Robertsdale, AL. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially her furry friend Bambi. She loved football and was an avid Auburn and Green Bay Packers fan. She loved...

Willis Wyman Johnson

Jun 6, 2017

Mr. Willis Wyman Johnson, 55, of Bartow passed away Tuesday night, June 6, 2017 at Coliseum Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Johnson was born February 10, 1962 in Swainsboro, Ga. to the late Willie Rayford Johnson and Peggy Jo Chalker Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jerry Johnson, and Bryant Johnson. Mr. Johnson followed...

Anthony Lee Herrington

Jun 4, 2017

Mr. Anthony Lee Herrington, 68, of Kite passed away Sunday evening, June 4, 2017 at Community Hospice in Vidalia following an extended illness. Mr. Herrington was born April 14, 1949 in Swainsboro, Ga. to the late William Arthur Herington and Louise Shepard Herrington. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Debra Walker; son, Freddie Herrington; sisters, JoAnn...

Mark Steven Justice

Jun 3, 2017

Mr. Mark Steven Justice, 57, of Swainsboro passed away Saturday afternoon, June 3, 2017 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Justice was born January 28, 1960 in Waycross, Ga. to the late Donel Justice and Annette King Justice. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Justice was an avid NASCAR fan; his favorite driver was...

Jackie Anita (Edge) Taylor

May 29, 2017

Ms. Jackie Anita Taylor, 58, of Swainsboro passed away Monday morning, May 29, 2017 at Pruitt Health following an extended illness. Ms. Taylor was born December 20, 1958 in Vidalia, Ga. to Jack Edge and Ellen Edge Pitts. She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Edge; sister, Beverly Glover. Ms. Taylor was a 1977 graduate of Swainsboro...

Betty Jean (Taylor) Walker

May 18, 2017

Mrs. Betty Jean Walker, 80, of Twin City passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Navicent Health following an extended illness. Memorial Service will be private. Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Betty Jean Walker, 80, of Twin City.

Roma Jean (Greenway) Flanders

May 13, 2017

Roma Jean Greenway Flanders, 79 Roma Jean Greenway Flanders was born on her family’s farm on December 11, 1937, to William “Larsen” Greenway and Eliza Underwood Greenway. She loved every aspect of farm life, from caring for animals to cultivating plants. Her career as a switchboard operator began at the Coleman Hotel in Swainsboro, GA, and progressed into a long...

Pamela Yvonne (Stapleton) Theobold

May 11, 2017

Mrs. Pamela Yvonne Theobold, 45, of Adrian passed away Thursday afternoon, May 11, 2017.

Mrs. Theobold was born February 14, 1972 in Jacksonville, Fla. to the late Lucian Stapleton and Pamela Duke Stapleton. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Lisa Darlene Stapleton. Mrs. Theobold loved helping others, reading, and always learning. She enjoyed spending...

Maria Jeanne Pirrone

May 8, 2017

Ms. Maria Jeanne Pirrone, 67, of Swainsboro passed away Monday morning, May 8, 2017 at Twin View Health and Rehab following an extended illness. Ms. Pirrone was born March 15, 1950 in Los Angeles, California to the late Loreto Pirrone and Jeanne Sichi Pirrone.  She was preceded in death by her son, John Rowland; sister, Cecelia Pirrone. Ms. Pirrone lived...

Alan Benjamine Freeman

Apr 28, 2017

Mr. Alan Benjamin Freeman, 56, of Swainsboro passed away Friday, April 28, 2017 at The Lawson House following an extended illness. Memorial Service will be private. Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Alan Benjamin Freeman, 56, of Swainsboro.

Sarah Mae Radford

Apr 27, 2017

Mrs. Sarah Mae Radford, 68, of Swainsboro passed away Thursday afternoon, April 27, 2017 at Emanuel Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Radford was born January 22, 1949 in Elkon, MD. to the late Wade P. Baker, Sr. and Florence Harrigan Baker.  She was preceded in death by her husband, George Radford; sister, Brenda Green. Mrs. Radford loved children,...

Sibyl Jean Archer

Apr 22, 2017

Mrs. Sibyl Jean Archer, 88, of Swainsboro passed away Saturday night, April 22, 2017, at Doctors Hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Archer was born in Swainsboro, Ga., October 3, 1928 to the late Walter C. Riner and Mary Theresa Henry Riner.  She is preceded in death by her husbands, E.L. Henry and J.B. Archer. Survivors include her sons, Randall...

Michael A. "Tony" Hicks

Apr 17, 2017

Mr. Michael A. “Tony” Hicks,56, of Garfield passed away Monday afternoon, April 17, 2017, at Ogeechee Area Hospice following an extended illness. Mr. Hicks was born in Swainsboro, Ga. October 28, 1960. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Fagler; grandparents, Baby & Johnnie Brown. Mr. Hicks was a 1978 graduate of ECI. He had retired from the...

Debra Ann Conley Diaz

Apr 8, 2017

Mrs. Debra Ann Conley Diaz, 53, of Swainsboro passed away Saturday afternoon, April 8, 2017, at the Emanuel Medical Center following a brief illness. Mrs. Diaz was born in Swainsboro, August 1, 1963 to William Conley and Inez Riner Conley.  She is preceded in death by her father, William Conley. Mrs. Diaz was a CNA and worked many years at...

Dennis Pierce Drennon

Apr 6, 2017

Mr. Dennis P. Drennon, 63, of Kite passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017 at his residence following a brief illness. Memorial Service will be private. Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Dennis P. Drennon, 63, of Kite.

Robert Wayne Curl

Apr 5, 2017

Mr. Robert Wayne Curl, 51, of Swainsboro passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Rincon GA. Mr. Curl was born in Swainsboro, GA, to the late Talmadge Curl and Rena Elizabeth Bowden Curl. He graduated from Swainsboro High School in 1985. Mr. Curl received a scholarship to play football with the Georgia Southern Eagles.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being...

George N. Ivey, Jr.

Apr 3, 2017

Mr. George N. Ivey, Jr.,95, of Kite passed away Monday morning, April 3, 2017, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Ivey was born in Swainsboro, Ga., son of the late George N. Ivey and Ali Belle Davis Ivey. He graduated from Kite High School in 1940. Mr. Ivey was drafted into WWII not long after he married his...