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Elizabeth Renee' Boatright

Elizabeth Renee' Boatright

Jun 10, 2013

Mrs. Elizabeth Renee’ Boatright, 29, of Swainsboro died Monday, June 10, 2013 in Augusta following a brief illness. Mrs. Boatright was born in Augusta and a life long residence of Emanuel County.  She was a graduate of Swainsboro High School.  Mrs. Boatright loved spending time with her family and an avid animal lover.  She was a part of Southside Baptist...

Carmen Mercedes Hernandez

Carmen Mercedes Hernandez

Jun 4, 2013

Mrs. Carmen Mercedes Hernandez, 33, of Swainsboro died Tuesday June 4, 2013 at her residence following a brief illness. Mr. Hernandez was born in Mexico and lived in Swainsboro for the past seven years. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Swainsboro and a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Hipolito Cortez Hernandez of Swiansboro; daughter, Mia Hernandez...

Robert Roberts

Robert Roberts

Jun 2, 2013

Mr. Robert Roberts, 61, of Twin City died Sunday June 2, 2013 at the Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro 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 the services of Mr. Robert Roberts, 61, of Twin City.

Berry Dean Hatcher

Berry Dean Hatcher

May 20, 2013

Mr. Berry Dean Hatcher, 65, of Midville died Monday morning May 20, 2013 at the Bethany Nursing Center in Millen following an extended illness. Mr. Hatcher was born in Augusta to the late Andrew Perry Hatcher and Elease Sherrod Hatcher.  He was preceded in death by his son, Dean Andrew “Andy” Hatcher. Mr. Hatcher was a Swainsboro High School graduate.  ...

Russell Lee  "Russ" Burgess, Jr.

Russell Lee "Russ" Burgess, Jr.

May 13, 2013

Mr. Russell Lee Burgess, Jr., 56, of Uvalda died Monday May 13, 2013 at the Jeff Davis Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Mr. Burgess was born in Joliet, Illinois to the late Russell Lee Burgess, Sr. and Wilma Mae Nordyke Burgess. He was Assistant Manager in floral sales with Hornbuckles Wholesale. Survivors include his wife of 10 years, Mary...

Berry F. Arnette

Berry F. Arnette

May 11, 2013

Mr. Berry F. Arnette, 52, of Athens died peacefully with his family at his bedside Saturday afternoon May 11, 2013 at his sister’s residence following an extended illness. Mr. Arnette was born in Winnsboro, SC but lived in Emanuel County for many years.  He was a Swainsboro High School graduate.  Mr. Arnette was preceded in death by his parents James...

David R. Hutcheson

David R. Hutcheson

May 3, 2013

Mr. David R. Hutcheson, 62, of Adrian passed away Friday, May 3, 2013 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Hutcheson was a native of Emanuel County and was preceded in death by his parents, Buford Hutcheson and Melba Darley Hutcheson; wife, Sharon Hutcheson; brother, Bobby Hutcheson.  Mr. Hutcheson worked in the grocery industry for 46 years. Survivors include...

Myrle Hendrix Deal

Myrle Hendrix Deal

Apr 28, 2013

Mrs. Myrle Hendrix Deal, 88, of Twin City passed away Sunday, April 28, 2013 at her residence following a brief illness. Mrs. Deal was born in Bulloch County to the late Charlie C.H. Hendrix and Essie Cowart Hendrix.  She was preceded in death by her husbands, Emory Deal and George Clifton; son, Mike Clifton; sisters, Edna Saunders and Kathleen Blackburn;...

Howard Weeks

Howard Weeks

Apr 28, 2013

Mr. Howard Weeks, 60, of Twin City died Sunday, April 28, 2013 at the Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro 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 the funeral of Mr. Howard Weeks, 60, of Twin City.

Jack Porter Atkinson, Jr.

Jack Porter Atkinson, Jr.

Apr 22, 2013

Mr. Jack Porter Atkinson, Jr., 67, of Garfield died peacefully in his sleep Monday, April 22, 2013 at the University Hospital in Augusta following a several week illness. Mr. Atkinson was born in Panama City, Florida on October 22, 1945 to Jack Porter Atkinson, Sr. and Meryl Hill Atkinson.  He spent his early years in his father’s hometown, Garfield, Georgia,...

Mrytle "Cricket"  Grant Meeks

Mrytle "Cricket" Grant Meeks

Apr 13, 2013

Mrs. Myrtle “Cricket” Grant Meeks, 87, of Swainsboro passed away Saturday night, April 13, 2013 at the Unit-Health Post Acute Care of Swainsboro following an extended illness. Mrs. Meeks was born in Johnson County to the late Morris T. Grant, Sr. and Mettie Web Grant.  She was preceded in death by her husband, James R. “Nig” Meeks, Sr. ; brothers,...

Lucile W. Flanders

Lucile W. Flanders

Apr 11, 2013

Mrs. Lucile W. Flanders, 93, of Swainsboro died Thursday, April 11, 2013 at the Emanuel Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Flanders was born in Dublin, grew up in Swainsboro and moved back to Swainsboro in the 1980’s.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Grover Cleveland Walden and Nina Lowe Hadden Walden; husbands, William Edward Worthington, Sr....

Leo Carl Walters

Leo Carl Walters

Apr 10, 2013

Mr. Leo Carl Walters, 80, of Swainsboro died Friday morning, October 4, 2013 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Walters was born in Hazelton, Pennsylvania to the late John and Sue Walters.  He was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Walters and John Walters, Jr.; sister, Suzanne Tompkins; nephew, Jeff Tompkins; cousins, Rita Lesh and Honey Springer.  ...

Doris Walden Boatright

Doris Walden Boatright

Apr 9, 2013

Mrs. Doris Walden Boatright, 84, of Dellwood was called to Glory with her family at her bedside Tuesday afternoon, April 9, 2013 at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Boatright was born in Swainsboro and resided in Dellwood most of her life.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Watson Walden and Ruby Henry Walden; husband, Solomon Boatright;...

Grable Wilson

Grable Wilson

Mar 29, 2013

Mr. Grable Wilson, 77, of Swainsboro died Friday afternoon, March 29, 2013 at the University Hospital in Augusta following an extended illness. Mr. Wilson was a life long residence of Emanuel County.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom Wilson and Sally Mae Hall Wilson; brother, Bo Wilson; sisters, Artie Nell Edenfield, Grace Douglas and Tommie Henry.  Mr....

Louise W. Wheeler

Louise W. Wheeler

Mar 27, 2013

Mrs. Louise W. Wheeler, 80, of Swainsboro died Wednesday night, March 27, 2013 at the Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin following a brief illness. Mrs. Wheeler was born in Helena GA.  She was preceded in death by her parents, brother and two sisters.  Mrs. Wheeler loved watching Little House On The Prairie. Survivors include her husband, Henry T. Wheeler, Sr...

Irma Henry Mcneely

Irma Henry Mcneely

Mar 12, 2013

Mrs. Irma Henry McNeely, 86, of Swainsboro died Tuesday evening, March 12, 2013 at the East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro following an extended illness. Mrs. McNeely was born in Swainsboro and a life long resident of Emanuel County.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Emanuel and Buna Henry; husband, Rudolph McNeely; daughter, Sharon Hutcheson.  Mrs. McNeely...

Sierra Leann Hawkins

Sierra Leann Hawkins

Mar 9, 2013

Ms. Sierra LeAnn Hawkins, 15, of Norristown died Saturday morning, March 9, 2013 at the Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro following a brief illness. Sierra was born in Emanuel County and spent most of her life here except for a small period of time she lived in Chatsworth GA.  She was very creative and artistic.  Sierra was an honor student...

Mary Nell         Jones David

Mary Nell Jones David

Mar 6, 2013

Mrs. Mary Nell Jones David, 47, of Nunez died Wednesday afternoon, March 6, 2013 at the Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro following an extended illness. Mrs. David was born in Swainsboro and a life long resident of Emanuel County.  She was preceded in death by her father, Clarence “Punk” Jones; and son, Randall Jones.  Before coming ill, Mrs. David was...

Baby Girl Mya Rose Gonzalez

Baby Girl Mya Rose Gonzalez

Mar 3, 2013

Baby Girl Mya Rose Gonzalez died Sunday, March 3, 2013 at the Georgia Health Sciences Medical Center in Augusta. Survivors include her parents, Patricia K. Woods of Twin City and Jesus Gonzalez of Swainsboro; maternal grandmother, Rose Marie Barwick of Twin City; paternal grandmother, Guadalupe E. Flores of Swainsboro; and several other relatives. Graveside services will be held in the...