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David L. Shannon

David L. Shannon

Nov 3, 2015

David Larry Shannon, 63 David Larry Shannon, went to be with our Heavenly father, November 3rd, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was born in Columbia, South Carolina to the late George and Julia Shannon, May 12, 1952. He graduated in 1970 from Dentsville High School in Columbia before joining the Army and being stationed in Key West Florida.  From...

Lillian S. Hodges

Lillian S. Hodges

Nov 2, 2015

Mrs. Lillian S. Hodges, 82, of Swainsboro passed away Monday, November 2, 2015 at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Hodges was born October 31, 1933 in Swainsboro to the late Harvey Sherrod and Lula Scott Sherrod.  She was preceded in death by her sisters, Mary Rich and Marjorie Johnson.  Mrs. Hodges was a devoted wife of 65 years.  ...

Betty Lewis Brown

Betty Lewis Brown

Oct 28, 2015

Betty Lewis Brown, 85 Okeechobee – Betty Lewis Brown died October 28, 2015.  She was born August 21, 1930 in Graymont, Georgia to T.F. and Clotyde (Berryhill) Lewis.  A resident of Okeechobee for ten years having come from West Palm Beach, she was the Head of Security for Pratt Whitney.  She was an avid reader. Mrs. Brown is survived by...

Gregory Clements

Gregory Clements

Oct 27, 2015

Mr. Gregory Clements, 54, of Twin City died Tuesday night, October 27, 2015 at the Emanuel Medical Center. Mr. Clements was born in Soperton October 14, 1961 to Fred Clements and Wynell H. McMichael.  He was preceded in death by his father Fred Clements.  Mr. Clements served in the United States Army.  He was a member of Union United Methodist...

Shaira Skinner

Shaira Skinner

Oct 27, 2015

Mrs. Shaira J. Skinner, 72, of Swainsboro died Tuesday morning, October 27, 2015 at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Skinner was born January 15, 1943 in Chauncey to the late Bill Jump and Mozelle Davis Jump. She moved to Swainsboro 25 years ago from Florida.  Mrs. Skinner liked to cook, go to yard sales and attended Blackville Church...

Iris Christine (Peebles)  Roberson

Iris Christine (Peebles) Roberson

Oct 26, 2015

Mrs. Iris Christine Roberson, 77, of Louisville formerly of Swainsboro passed away Monday, October 26, 2015 at Pruitt Health of Old Capital following an extended illness. Mrs. Roberson was born November 21, 1937 in Swainsboro to the late Luke Peebles and Rosie Moore Peebles.  She was preceded in death by her husband, James Calvin Roberson; son, James “Man” Roberson; daughters,...

Russell Edward Campbell

Russell Edward Campbell

Oct 26, 2015

Mr. Russell Edward Campbell, 82, of Kite passed away Monday morning, October 26, 2015 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Campbell was born September 14, 1933 in Lewisport Kentucky to the late Orville Campbell and Hazel Early Campbell.  He was preceded in death by his sons, Gregory Allan Campbell and Michael Todd Campbell; brothers, Orville Campbell, Jr. and...

Ophline Harvey Tillman

Ophline Harvey Tillman

Oct 23, 2015

Mrs. Ophline Harvey Tillman, 90, of Swainsboro passed away on October 23, at her home in Swainsboro.  The daughter of Courtie and Henry Warren Harvey, Ophline was born on June 5, 1925 in Alma, Georgia.  She often recalled happy memories of a childhood that included piano lessons, shopping trips with her mother, and faithful church attendance that fostered a lifelong...

Paul Harvey Zipperer

Paul Harvey Zipperer

Oct 10, 2015

Mr. Paul Harvey Zipperer, 60, of Norristown passed away Saturday, October 10, 2015 at the Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro following a brief illness. Mr. Zipperer was born November 12, 1954 in Bradenton FL. to Sim Harvey Zipperer and Phyllis Louise Nuttall.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Phyllis Louise Nuttall. Mr. Zipperer served in the United States...

Steven Martin

Steven Martin

Oct 10, 2015

Mr. Steven Martin, 53, of Swainsboro passed away Saturday morning, October 10, 2015 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Martin was born May 30, 1962 in Swainsboro to the late James D. Martin and Oveta Altman Emery.  He was a lifelong resident of Emanuel County.  Mr. Martin loved fishing and NASCAR racing. Survivors include his sons, Joshua Derick...

Johnnie Lee Nobles

Johnnie Lee Nobles

Oct 5, 2015

Mr. Johnnie Lee Nobles, 68, of Swainsboro passed away Monday, October 5, 2015 at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin. Mr. Nobles was born May 17, 1947 in Tifton to the late Lilliard Nobles and Mildred Harnage Nobles.  He was preceded in death by his brothers, Ronald Nobles and James Nobles; granddaughter, Breana McDaniel. Mr. Nobles served six...

Yvonne H. Archer

Yvonne H. Archer

Sep 27, 2015

Mrs. Yvonne H. Archer, 79, of Swainsboro passed away Sunday, September 27, 2015 at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Archer was born November 20, 1935 in Reidsville to the late Jim Henry and Beann Hutcheson Henry.  Mrs. Archer moved to Swainsboro in her teenage years where she met Mr. Franklin at a peanut boiling.  She lived in Emanuel...

Elizabeth L. Jackson

Elizabeth L. Jackson

Sep 22, 2015

Ms. Elizabeth L. Jackson, 77, of Swainsboro passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2015 at her residence following an extended illness. Ms. Jackson was born August 27, 1938 in Swainsboro to the late Olan Jackson and Ruby Rushing Jackson.  She was preceded in death by her sisters, Etta Mae Peebles, Mary Coleman, and Lois Williams; brothers, Billy Jackson, Alvin Jackson, and...

Larry Lynwood  Newsome

Larry Lynwood Newsome

Sep 20, 2015

Mr. Larry Lynwood “Ram” Newsome, 73, of Swainsboro passed away Sunday morning, September 20, 2015 at the Emanuel Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Newsome was born April 20, 1942 in Swainsboro to the late Foster Newsome and Eloise Marsh Newsome.  He was preceded in death by his brother, R. W. Newsome.  Mr. Newsome was a lifelong resident of...

Baby Boy Weston Michael Geller

Baby Boy Weston Michael Geller

Sep 15, 2015

Baby Boy Weston Michael Geller went to rest in the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, September 15, 2015. He was preceded in death by his maternal great grandfathers, Ronny Lawson and Eddie Dobson; paternal great grandparents, Edward Otis Geller, Freeda Geller, Elizabeth Tickle and George Pine. Survivors include his parents, Justin and Crystal Dobson Geller of Cobbtown; maternal grandparents, Angela...

Christine (Kirby)  Daniels

Christine (Kirby) Daniels

Sep 15, 2015

Mrs. Christine Kirby Daniels, 80, of Swainsboro passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at Pruitt Health Care following an extended illness. Mrs. Daniels was born March 29, 1935 in Greenville, SC. to Otis and Irene Kirby. She was a homemaker and loved to nurse people when they were sick. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church and also a...

Kathy A Roberson

Kathy A Roberson

Sep 2, 2015

Ms. Kathy A. Roberson, 51, of Louisville died Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at Pruitt Health Old Capital in Louisville following an extended illness Ms. Roberson was born in Swainsboro and lived most of her life in Emanuel County until she became sick and moved to Louisville to be closer to her family. She was a member of Blundale Baptist Church...

Joyce Lynell Wilkerson

Joyce Lynell Wilkerson

Aug 25, 2015

Mrs. Joyce Lynell Wilkerson, 71, of Swainsboro went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Savannah. Mrs. Wilkerson was born in Swainsboro on January 15, 1944 to the late Jordan Wilkerson and Azzie Lee Moxley Wilkerson.  She was preceded in death by her husband, George Wilkerson; son, David McKenzie;...

Marcelle Smith Brannon

Marcelle Smith Brannon

Aug 20, 2015

Mrs. Marcelle Smith Brannon, 79, of Swainsboro went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Brannon was born in Cleveland GA on September 23, 1935 to the late Willie David Smith and Pearl Sosebee Smith.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Duncan Brannon; sisters,...

Wanda Willis

Wanda Willis

Aug 17, 2015

Mrs. Wanda Willis, 64, of Swainsboro passed away Monday afternoon, August 17, 2015 at the Emanuel Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Willis was born November 4, 1950 in Macon to the late Marshall Taylor and Ruby Nell Kersey Darley.  She was preceded in death by her husband, R. W. Newsome; brother, Mark Darley.  Mrs. Willis was a life...