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Sandra Joyce Bell

Sandra Joyce Bell

Jun 10, 2016

Mrs. Sandra Joyce Bell, 71, of Kite passed away Friday, June 10, 2016 at Emanuel Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Bell was born July 16, 1944 in Kite, Ga. to the late Asa Lindsey and Stella Hayes Lindsey.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her  son, Jerry Bell; sisters, Ouida Hood, and Grace Bush. Mrs. Bell...

Lavone Rogers

Lavone Rogers

Jun 9, 2016

Miss. Lavone Rogers, 74, of Swainsboro passed away Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Pruitt Health Care following an extended illness. Miss. Rogers was born September 25, 1941 in Kite, Ga. to the late Cecil Rogers and Emma Lee Rogers.  She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Peggy Lou Rogers; brother, Roy Rogers. Miss. Rogers loved shopping, dancing, and...

Wylene Curl

Wylene Curl

Jun 5, 2016

Ms. Wylene Curl, 75, of Swainsboro passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016 at her residence following an extended illness. Ms. Curl was born August 5, 1940 in Swainsboro, Ga. to the late Raymond Curl and Bessie Tant Curl.  She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Jim Scott; brother, Jerry Curl; sister, Bertha McDowell; great-grandson, Toby Nathaniel. Ms. Curl...

Sfc. Thomas Wayne Davis

Sfc. Thomas Wayne Davis

May 29, 2016

SFC. Thomas W. Davis, Sr., 70, of Swainsboro passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016 at Carl Vinson V.A. Medical Center following an extended illness. SFC. Davis was born April 21, 1946 in Charleston, SC to the late Thomas Davis and Lois Thomas Davis.  He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Dina Rae Davis. SFC. Davis was retired from...

Jay Deboo

Jay Deboo

May 26, 2016

Mr. Jay DeBoo, 34, of Wrightsville passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016 from injuries sustained in an A.T.V. accident. Mr. DeBoo was born March 5, 1982 in Swainsboro, GA.  He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Paul Peebles. Mr. DeBoo went to work in law enforcement right out of high school and at the age of 26 he...

Donald  Lee "Don" Bedgood

Donald Lee "Don" Bedgood

Apr 28, 2016

Mr. Donald Lee “Don” Bedgood, 63, of Swainsboro passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016. Mr. Bedgood was born September 2, 1952 in Milledgville, GA. to the late Ferman Bedgood and Gladys Henry Armstrong.  He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Billy Wayne Bedgood, and Jimmy Bedgood; step-father, Curtis Jasper Armstrong. Mr. Bedgood loved fishing, gardening, turkey shoots, and...

Gary Renew

Gary Renew

Apr 27, 2016

Mr. Gary A. Renew, 48, of Stillmore passed away Wednesday afternoon, April 27, 2016, at his residence following a brief illness. Mr. Renew was born April 28, 1967 in Swainsboro, GA. to Charles Renew and Edith Thigpen Renew.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Edith Ann Thigpen Renew; maternal grandparents, Thomas and Editha Thigpen; paternal grandparents, John and...

James Charles "J.C." Buxton

James Charles "J.C." Buxton

Apr 21, 2016

J.C. Buxton, 85, of Kite was called to glory Thursday morning, April 21, 2016, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Buxton was born August 23, 1930 in Lancing, TN. to the late John Buxton and Ruth Collins Buxton.  He was preceded in death by his parents, wife of 60 years Thelma Buxton. Mr. Buxton has lived in Kite...

Nellie Joyce Moore

Nellie Joyce Moore

Apr 20, 2016

Mrs. Nellie Joyce Moore, 72, of Swainsboro passed away Wednesday night, April 20, 2016, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Moore was born August 25, 1943 in Swainsboro, Ga. to the late Fred Marsh and Elyce Rachels Marsh.  She was preceded in death by her parents, son, David Harrison Smith; daughter, Patricia Ann Smith; grandchildren, Robin Myers, Jody...

Jewell Yvonne Mason

Jewell Yvonne Mason

Apr 20, 2016

Ms. Jewell Yvonne Mason, 55, of Swainsboro passed away Wednesday morning, April 20, 2016, at her residence following an extended illness. Ms. Mason was born May 9, 1960 in Swainsboro, Ga. to the late Sam Scarboro and Mildred Harper Rowland.  She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Joe Scarboro and Ray Scarboro. Mrs. Mason was a lifelong residence...

Willie Freddie O'Berry

Willie Freddie O'Berry

Apr 13, 2016

Mr. Freddie O’Berry, Sr., 75, of Swainsboro passed away Wednesday, April 13, 20l6 at Georgia Regents Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. O’Berry was born August 12, 1940 in Manor, Ga. to the late James O’Berry and Pauline Wilson He was also preceded in death by his parents, wife, Sylvia Ann O’Berry; brother, J.W. O’Berry; sister, Ruby Bennett. Mr....

Jimmie (Doc) Wilburn Salyer

Jimmie (Doc) Wilburn Salyer

Apr 10, 2016

Mr. Jimmie (Doc) Wilburn Salyer, 64, of Swainsboro passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016, at Meadows Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Salyer was born February 10, 1952 in Swainsboro, Ga. to the late George Arch Salyer Sr. and Mary Henry Salyer.  He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Salyer worked several years at the Woolen...

Laurie Ann Williamson Hall

Laurie Ann Williamson Hall

Apr 9, 2016

Mrs. Laurie A. Williamson Hall, 58, of Oak Park passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016, at her residence following a brief illness. Mrs. Hall was born January 8, 1958 in Pinetucky, Ga. to the late Hugh Dorsey and Nettie Pearl Wilkerson.  She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Cal Thompson; husbands, Alvin Williamson and Jimmy Hall. Mrs. Hall...

Sadie  Helms

Sadie Helms

Apr 9, 2016

Mrs. Sadie Helms, 71, of  Twin City passed away Saturday, morning April 9, 2016 at Emanuel Medical Center following an extended illness. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Chapman Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Sadie Helms, 71, of Twin City.

Elzie Stapleton

Elzie Stapleton

Apr 2, 2016

Mr. Elzie Stapleton, 76, of Kite passed away Saturday morning, April 2, 2016, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Stapleton was born August 3, 1939 in Wrightsville, Ga. to the late Jim Stapleton and Elthel Pernell Stapleton.  He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Jennifer Stapleton; brothers, Ellis Stapleton, and Jimmy Lee Stapleton; sister, Vada Lee...

Jennifer Lea Stapleton

Jennifer Lea Stapleton

Mar 27, 2016

Miss. Jennifer Lea Stapleton, 37, of Kite passed away Sunday afternoon, March 27, 2016, at Emanuel Medical Center following a brief illness. Miss. Stapleton was born July 25, 1978 in Dublin, Ga. to Elzie Stapleton and Corinne Simmons Stapleton.  She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Cora and Owen Simmons; paternal grandparents, Jim and Ethel Stapleton; uncles, Junior...

Glenn Henry

Glenn Henry

Mar 26, 2016

Mr. Glenn Henry, 63, of Swainsboro passed away Saturday afternoon, March 26, 2016, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center Statesboro following an extended illness. Mr. Henry was born July 14, 1952 in Dublin, Ga. to Edwin Green Henry and Grace Hickox Dupper.  He was preceded in death by his father, Edwin Green Henry, brother, Randy Henry. Mr. Henry showed what...

Frances  Scotty "Scott" Schoen

Frances Scotty "Scott" Schoen

Mar 21, 2016

Mr. Frances Scotty “SCOTT” Schoen age 82, of Swainsboro passed away  Monday morning, March 21, 2016 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Schoen was born in Miami, Fl. to the late Frances Ferdenan and Ruth Amelia Dill Schoen.  He was also preceded in death by a Brother Donald Paul Schoen. Mr. Schoen moved to Swainsboro in 1972. He...

Dorsey Davis

Dorsey Davis

Mar 20, 2016

Mr. Dorsey Davis, 85, of Kite passed away Sunday Morning, March 20, 2016 at Emanuel Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Davis was born July 28, 1930 in Kite, Ga. to the late D.C. Davis and Marry Lizzie Lumpkin Davis .  He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Talmadge Davis and Franklin Davis. Mr. Davis was a...

Ana Louise Alger

Ana Louise Alger

Mar 19, 2016

Mrs. Ana Louise Alger, age 68, of Swainsboro passed away Saturday night, March 19, 20l6 at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Alger was born in Crooksville, Ohio to the late Robert Forest and Lucille Elizabeth Harding Harper. Mrs. Alger spent many years driving trucks. She was also preceded in death by her husband Wayne David Alger, and a...