OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...


