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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Kersey
Aug 15, 2015
Mrs. Cynthia Ann “Cindy” Kersey, 61, of Swainsboro died Saturday, August 15, 2015 at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Kersey born in Savannah later moved to Arkansas and to other states with her father that was in the military. In 1990 she moved to Swainsboro to take care of her parents. She was a homemaker and a member...
Billy Joe Rewis
Aug 11, 2015
Mr. Billy Joe Rewis, 48, of Metter died Tuesday, August 11, 2015 after a brief illness. Mr. Rewis was preceded in death by his parents, James and Edna Rewis, brother, John Rewis, and grandson, C.J. Radford. Mr. Rewis was a hard worker employed by Southern Billiards in Statesboro, he loved fishing, hunting, and grilling. He was of the Baptist faith....
Baby Girl Mattie James Henry
Jul 28, 2015
Baby Girl Mattie James Henry of Gainesville went to rest in the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, July 28, 2015. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Ronald Henry Survivors include her parents, Matt and Hollie Henry of Gainesville; brothers, Weston Tyler Moore and Hayden James Henry both of Gainesville; maternal grandparents, Joey and Beb Boulineau of Midville;...
Jimmy E. Durden
Jul 19, 2015
Mr. Jimmy E. Durden, 53, of Norristown passed away Sunday morning, July 19, 2015 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Durden was born October 7, 1961 in Eutis Florida to the late W. D. Durden and Sara Nell Wilson Braddy. He was preceded in death by his brothers, W. L. Durden and Ricky Durden. Mr. Durden was a...
Lisa Lynn Flanders
Jul 6, 2015
Mrs. Lisa Lynn Flanders, 46, of Swainsboro passed away Monday, July 6, 2015 at the Emanuel Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Flanders was born May 24, 1969 in Louisville to Harvey Flanders and Mary Brown Grimes. She was preceded in death by her step father, Walter Carl Grimes, Jr. Mrs. Flanders was a life long resident of Emanuel...
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