OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
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
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
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...
Marie T. Hillman
Feb 21, 2013
Mrs. Marie T. Hillman, 56, of Twin City died Thursday morning, February 21, 2013 at the Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro following an extended illness. Mrs. Hillman was born in Waynesboro and a life long resident of Emanuel County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Thompson and Ollie Hudson Thompson; sister, Eva Durden. Mrs. Hillman was a...
Linda G. Slawson
Feb 15, 2013
Mrs. Linda G. Slawson, 70, of Midville died Friday night, February 15, 2013 at the Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro following an extended illness. Mrs. Slawson was born and a life long resident of Emanuel County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl Felton Elkins and Britte Bryant Elkins; husband, Alton Clayton Slawson; son, Alton Clayton Slawson, Jr. ...
Ora L. Johnson Kelley
Feb 12, 2013
Mrs. Ora L. Johnson Kelley, 92, of Swainsboro died Tuesday morning, February 12, 2013 at the Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro following an extended illness. Mrs. Kelley was born in Canoochee Mrs. Kelley was preceded in death by her parents, William Oscar Johnson and Ora Lee Bennett Johnson, husband, Melvin Kelley; 5 brothers; 3 sisters. She was a homemaker. Survivors...
Doyle A. Flanders
Feb 12, 2013
Mr. Doyle A. Flanders, 59, of Swainsboro died early Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at the Uni-Health Post Acute Care in Swainsboro following an extended illness. Mr. Flanders was born in Swainsboro. He was preceded in death by his father, Johnnie Macon Flanders; sister, Grace Marie Flanders Jones. Mr. Flanders served in the United States Army and attended the Beacon of...
Bobby G. Jones
Feb 5, 2013
Mr. Bobby G. Jones, 81, of Swainsboro died Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at the Emanuel Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Jones was born in Lexsy and a life long residence of Emanuel County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey C. Jones, Sr. and Minnie Neal Jones; brother, Harvey C. Jones, Jr. Mr. Jones retired with...
Adam C. Braddy
Feb 4, 2013
Mr. Adam C. Braddy, 29, of Swainsboro died Monday, February 4, 2013 at his residence following a brief illness. Mr. Braddy was born in Swainsboro and a life long residence of Emanuel County. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Sara and Malcolm Braddy and W. D. Durden; paternal grandfather, Randolph Braddy; infant daughter, Elizabeth C. Braddy; infant...
Rex W. Hanks
Feb 2, 2013
Mr. Rex W. Hanks, 48, of Swainsboro died Saturday, February 2, 2013 at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia following an extended illness. Mr. Hanks was born in Memphis TN before moving to Georgia at the age of 15. Mr. Hanks was a carpenter by trade. He also served in the National Guard for many years. Mr. Hanks was preceded...
Virginia Allison "Jenny" Bryant
Jan 25, 2013
Mrs. Virginia Allison “Jenny” Bryant, 37, of Louisville died Friday, January 25, 2013 at the Doctors Hospital of Augusta following an extended illness. Mrs. Bryant was born in Statesboro and the daughter of Emmett James Wilkinson and Dorothy Claxton Wall. She was preceded in death by her mother Dorothy Claxton Wall and nephew Braxton Bethea. Mrs. Bryant loved working with...
Waynard Trippi Johnson
Jan 21, 2013
Mr. Waynard Trippi Johnson, 66, of Garfield died Monday, January 21, 2013 at his residence following a brief illness. Mr. Johnson was born in Millen but lived in Garfield since the age of seven. He was preceded in death by his parents Monroe Johnson and Eudine Edwards Johnson and brother, Dwight Johnson. Mr Johnson worked with the United States Postal...
Brian Hank Henry
Jan 9, 2013
Mr. Brian Hank Henry, 41, formerly of Swainsboro, died January 9, 2013 at his residence following a brief illness. Mr. Henry was born in Swainsboro, August 16, 1971. He was preceded in death by his parents, Betty Jean Walker Henry and Donald Henry; his maternal grandparents, Maggie Lee Walker and Jack Walker; his paternal grandparents Fara Mae Henry Fulmer and...
James W. Bramlitt
Jan 9, 2013
Mr. James W. “Jimmy” Bramlitt, 71, of Summertown died Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at his residence following a brief illness. Mr. Bramlitt was born in Swainsboro. He was preceded in death by his parents Marion W. Bramlitt and Billie Scott Bramlitt. Mr. Bramlitt was a devoted husband and father. He was an outdoorsman loving hunting and fishing. Mr. Bramlitt served...

William Carpenter
Jan 6, 2013
Mr. William Carpenter, 73, of Dublin died Sunday afternoon, January 6, 2012 at the Dublin Air Nursing Home following an extended illness. Funeral 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 the fuenral of Mr. William Carpenter, 73,...
Bonita W. Colston
Jan 2, 2013
Mrs. Bonita Windham Colston, 93, of Kite died Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at the Emanuel Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Colston was born in Kite GA and a life long residence of Johnson County. She retired as Magistrate Court Judge of Johnson County in 2000. Mrs. Colston was one of the founding members of the Kite Founders Day...
Mary Hazel Pierce
Dec 22, 2012
Mrs. Mary Hazel Pierce, 57, of Stillmore died Saturday, December 22, 2012 at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Pierce was born in England and a life long residence of Emanuel County. She was preceded in death by her father, William Pitts; daughter, Natasha Autry; sister, Nell Dobson; brother, Jim Pitts. Survivors include her husband, Ed Pierce of Stillmore;...
Virgil C. Rainey
Dec 21, 2012
Mr. Virgil Cecil Rainey, Jr., 51, of 201 N. Railroad Ave. Garfield died Friday morning, December 21, 2012 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Rainey was born in Millen but moved to Emanuel County where he attended ECI. After graduation, he obtained a Masters degree in School Administration. He taught Agriculture in Candler, Jenkins, and Tattnall counties for...
Bobby Lee Newman
Dec 17, 2012
Mr. Bobby Lee Newman, 75, of Swainsboro died Monday afternoon, December 17, 2012 at Select Specialty Hospital in Augusta following an extended illness. Mr. Newman was born in Stillmore. He was preceded in death by his parents Willie Sam Newman and Mattie Irene Sumner Newman; daughter, Tina Irene Newman; brothers, Clarence Newman and W. S. Newman; sisters, Sybil Newman and...
Tempie F. Pellerin
Dec 9, 2012
Ms. Tempie F. Pellerin, 61, of Adrian died Sunday evening, December 9, 2012 at the Emanuel Medical Center following a brief illness. Ms. Pellerin was born in Savannah. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and one sister. Ms. Pellerin was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her brothers, Bobby Hackle of Savannah, Bill Hackle of Benson...