OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

Myrtle R. Page Spence

Myrtle R. Page Spence

Nov 10, 2013

Mrs. Myrtle R. Page Spence, 74, of Swainsboro died Sunday, November 10, 2013 at the Emanuel County Nursing Home. Mrs. Spence was born in Emanuel County, to the late George Page and Mary Lee Bush Page.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Luther Spence and grandchildren, Justin and Olivia Hurst. Mrs. Spence was a life...

Cherie W. Brown

Cherie W. Brown

Nov 6, 2013

Mrs. Cherie W. Brown, 46, of Twin City passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at the Twin View Health Care following an extended illnes. Memorial service will be private at a latter date. Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Cherie W. Brown, 46, of Twin City.

Mary Elizabeth Tyson Flanders

Mary Elizabeth Tyson Flanders

Nov 3, 2013

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Tyson Flanders, 93, of Swainsboro died Sunday afternoon, November 3, 2013 at the Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro. Mrs. Flanders was born in Emanuel County, to the late Joe T. Tyson and Curlie Powell Tyson.  She was preceded in death by her husband of forty years, Johnnie Macon Flanders; son, Doyle Aaron Flanders; daughters, Grace Marie Jones...

Grace Lindsey Hood Bush

Grace Lindsey Hood Bush

Oct 27, 2013

Mrs. Grace Lindsey Hood Bush, 80, of Swainsboro died Sunday afternoon, October 27, 2013 at the Scott Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Bush was born in Kite, Georgia to the late Asa Lindsey and Stella Hayes Lindsey.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Parker Bush; sisters, Ouida Hood and Flora Lindsey. Mrs. Bush was a life long resident...

Mamie Daniel Moore Terwilliger

Mamie Daniel Moore Terwilliger

Oct 26, 2013

Mrs. Mamie Daniel Moore Terwilliger, 87, of Swainsboro died Saturday morning, October 26, 2013 at the Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro. Mrs. Terwilliger was born in Covena, Georgia to the late John Elijah Moore and Eileen Cook Moore.  She was preceded in death by husband, Courtney Terwilliger, Sr. Mrs. Terwilliger was a life long resident of Emanuel County and owner...

Dennis Arnold Youngblood

Dennis Arnold Youngblood

Oct 23, 2013

Dennis Arnold Youngblood, age 67, said farewell to family and friends as he entered into eternal rest to receive his reward and be with the Lord on October 23, 2013.  He was under the loving care of his wife Mary, daughters, Gail and Sherry, sons, Stevie and Patrick and sisters, Marilyn and Edna.  He was blessed to enter the devoted...

Thomas Dwayne "Phat Back" Corley

Thomas Dwayne "Phat Back" Corley

Oct 18, 2013

Mr. Thomas Dwayne “Phat Back” Corley, 27, of Twin City died Friday, October 18, 2013 at his residence. Mr. Corley was born in Augusta to Winndale Corley and Julia Flores.  He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Hank and Margaret Brown; paternal grandparents, T. J. Corley and Henrietta Corley.  Mr. Corley loved hunting and fishing.  He attended New...

Leo Carl Walters

Leo Carl Walters

Oct 4, 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.  ...

Donnie Farrow

Donnie Farrow

Oct 3, 2013

Mr. Donnie Farrow, 61, of Summertown died early Thursday morning, October 3, 2013 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Farrow was born in Swainsboro to the late Freeman Farrow and Sarah Johnson Farrow.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine Farrow; brother, Wendell Farrow.  Mr. Farrow loved hunting, fishing and being with his family.  He was...

Wayne David Alger

Wayne David Alger

Oct 1, 2013

Mr. Wayne David Alger, 75, of Swainsboro died Tuesday morning, October 1, 2013 at his residence 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 funeral of Mr. Wayne David Alger, 75, of...

Jose Adalberto "Beto" Avilez

Jose Adalberto "Beto" Avilez

Sep 20, 2013

Mr. Jose Adalberto “Beto” Avilez, 42, of Soperton died Friday, September 20, 2013 at the Emanuel Medical Center following an accident. Mr. Avilez was born January 7, 1971 in Progreso, Yoro, Honduras. Survivors include his mother, Maria del Rosario Avilez Moreno of Honduras; fiancé, Brandi Brown of Soperton; daughters, Erica Raquel Avilez of Cochran and Allison Giselle Brooke Avilez of...

Jimmy Wilder "Jim" Rich

Jimmy Wilder "Jim" Rich

Sep 17, 2013

Mr. Jimmy Wilder “Jim” Rich, 75, of Swainsboro died Tuesday morning, September 17, 2013 at the Emanuel Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Rich was born in Swainsboro to the late Hoke S. Rich, Sr. and Adel Hooks Rich.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Hilda Marsh Rich.  Mr. Rich was a life long...

Jaunita Rowland Phillips Lott

Jaunita Rowland Phillips Lott

Sep 16, 2013

Mrs. Jaunita Rowland Phillips Lott, 99, of Swainsboro passed peacefully in her sleep Monday, September 16, 2013 at the Emanuel County Nursing Home. Mrs. Jaunita was born in Stillmore on September 3, 1914, the oldest child of the late Remus Walter Rowland and Trudie Lowe Rowland.  When she was twelve, her mother passed away and she had to take on...

Henry Tillman Wheeler, Sr.

Henry Tillman Wheeler, Sr.

Sep 12, 2013

Mr. Henry Tillman Wheeler, Sr., 87, of Swainsboro died Thursday morning, September 12, 2013 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Wheeler was born in Metter to the late Elzie Gordon Wheeler and Inez Cowart Wheeler.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise W. Wheeler, two brothers and one sister.  Mr. Wheeler lived most of his life...

James Walter Morris, Sr.

James Walter Morris, Sr.

Sep 12, 2013

Mr. James Walter Morris, Sr., 70, of Swainsboro died Thursday morning, September 12, 2013 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Morris was born in Swainsboro to the late A. W. Morris and Mary Lou Farthing Morris.  He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Morris.  Mr. Morris lived most of his life in Emanuel County.  Mr. Morris...

Linda W. Ogletree

Linda W. Ogletree

Aug 29, 2013

Mrs. Linda W. Ogletree, 66, of Swainsboro passed away Thursday, August 29, 2013 at the Bethany Nursing Center in Vidalia following an extended illness. Mrs. Ogletree was born in Swainsboro and a life long residence of Emanuel County.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Isma Williams and Eudelle Abney Williams.  Mrs. Ogletree loved cross stitching, was an avid...

Loretta Lee Conley Sanchez

Loretta Lee Conley Sanchez

Aug 23, 2013

Mrs. Loretta Lee Conley Sanchez, 42, of Swainsboro passed away Friday, August 23, 2013 at her residence following a brief illness. Mrs. Loretta was born in Swainsboro and a life long residence of Emanuel County.  She was preceded in death by her father, Floyd Lewis Conley; maternal grandparents, Clearance Brown, Sr. and Bertie Wimberly Brown; paternal grandparents, Arthur Len Conley...

William H. Jackson, Jr.

William H. Jackson, Jr.

Aug 21, 2013

Mr. William H. Jackson, Jr., 51, of  Twin City died Wednesday August 21, 2013 at his residence following a brief illness. Memorial service will be private. Mr. Jackson is survived by his sister, Nancy Fortier of Adrian. Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of arrangements of Mr. William H. Jackson, Jr., 51,...

Algie L. " Al" Boatright

Algie L. " Al" Boatright

Aug 16, 2013

Mr. Algie L. “Al” Boatright, 74, of Swainsboro died Friday evening, August 16, 2013 at the Emanuel Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Boatright was born in Swainsboro and a life long residence of Emanuel County.  He was preceded in death by his parents Jake Curl and Nandora Boatright Curl Kemp; stepfather, Luther Kemp; adopted parents, Edward Boatright and...

Charles S. Crawford

Charles S. Crawford

Aug 11, 2013

Mr. Charles S. Crawford, 77, of Soperton was called to Glory Sunday morning, August 11, 2013 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Crawford was born in Williamsburg Kentucky to the late Charles Crawford and Bessie Combest Crawford.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Betty Crawford.  Mr. Crawford joined the military in 1955.  Mr....