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Mary V "Ginger" Purcell
Feb 11, 2026
Mrs. Mary V. “Ginger” Purcell, 83, of Swainsboro passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Emanuel Medical Center. She was born on August 17, 1942, in Swainsboro to the late Bertie James Fields and Ruby Shealey Fields. Ginger was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Jimmie Fields.
Survivors include her sons, Brian Purcell (Christy) of Warner Robins, Todd Purcell...
Tyrone "Ty" Smith
Feb 11, 2026
Tyrone “Ty” Smith, of Swainsboro, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy of courage, service, and unwavering devotion to those he held dear.
Born in Webb, Alabama, Ty moved to Ludowici as a young boy and proudly called it home. Sixteen days after graduating high school in 1966, he was...
Martha Kersey Bargeron
Feb 11, 2026
Mrs. Martha “MIA” Bargeron, 82, of Swainsboro passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Southland Healthcare and Rehab in Dublin following an extended illness. She was born April 30, 1943, in Swainsboro to the late Morris Waldon Kersey and Grace Stevens Kersey. MIA was raised outside of Meeks and at a young age went to work at Sportswear in Swainsboro...
Karen Rebecca Mathews
Feb 7, 2026
Ms. Karen Rebecca Mathews, 71, of Swainsboro passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026, at WellStar Medical Center in Augusta. Karen was born October 5, 1954, in Covington to the late Eugene Sylvester Mathews and Lois Vivian Price Mooney. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Barry Mathews and grandson, Jonathan Valenzuela.
Survivors include her daughter, Keri Watson (Jeffery) of...
Jerry Ashley Way
Feb 6, 2026
Mr. Jerry Ashley Way, 74, of Swainsboro passed away Friday, February 6, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah. He was born October 19, 1951, in Swainsboro to the late Ernest Way and Stella McBride Way. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Dianne Wilson.
He was a 1969 Swainsboro High School graduate. In 1974, he graduated from Georgia...
Nane Nathan Coleman
Feb 5, 2026
Mr. Nane Nathan Coleman, 62, of Swainsboro passed away on the morning of Thursday, February 5, 2026, at East Georgia Regional of Statesboro, Georgia, He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, friend, daddy, and checker player as he was affectionately called. Mr. Nathan Coleman was a native of Swainsboro, Georgia, where he was born to the late...
Lewis Carey Bishop
Jan 31, 2026
Mr. Lewis Carey Bishop, 71, of Davisboro passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Wrightsville Manor Health and Rehab. He was born July 27, 1954, in Swainsboro to the late Ruel Wesley Bishop and Frances Louise Woods Bishop.
Lewis was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Joe Bishop.
Mr Bishop spent most of his life in Emanuel County before moving...
James Edward Martin
Jan 30, 2026
Mr. James Edward Martin, 71, of Swainsboro passed away, Friday, January 30, 2026, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro. He was born on June 23, 1954, in Emanuel County to the late James Darley Martin and Oveta Altman Emery Martin.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Steven Martin, Jeff Martin; sister, Frances Elaine Martin; great-grandchild, Bobby...
Dwayne Spencer Merrion
Jan 29, 2026
A Life Well Lived
Dwayne Spencer Merrion was born January 26, 1965 as the 5th child to the union of the late Reverend Lucious Merrion, Jr. and the late Mrs. Lillie Mae Evans Merrion . He, along with his four siblings, mother and father, were all born in Swainsboro, Georgia. Many remember Dwayne as a young man working in the family’s...
Peggy L Denney
Jan 29, 2026
Mrs. Peggy L Denney, 85, of Swainsboro, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the Emanuel Medical Center hospital. She was born April 6, 1940, in Springfield. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Harry B. Lindsey and Ivie Boaen Lindsey; brothers, Charles William Lindsey and Harry E. “Boots” Lindsey; sister, Ruby Smith.
Affectionately known to most as “Ma”, she...
Sarah James Ward
Jan 28, 2026
Infant, Sarah James Ward, daughter of Madison Mercer and James Ward of Twin City, went to be with God on January 28, 2026. She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal great-grandfathers.
She is survived by her parents; brother, Cohen Ward of Twin City; maternal grandparents, Connie Proctor (Thomas) of Millen, Greg Mercer of Twin City; paternal grandparents, Theresa...
Peewee Hooks, Sr.
Jan 28, 2026
Mr. Peewee Hooks, Sr., 70, of Twin City passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Oak Park on July 21, 1955, to the late Roy Moxley and Ollie Mae Hooks. Peewee enjoyed fishing and hunting, also working with his hands, he crafted many things from leather and would often be found tinkering and working...
Carolyn Lee Herring Screws
Jan 23, 2026
Mrs. Carolyn Lee Herring Screws, 38, of Swainsboro passed away Friday, January 23, 2026, at her residence. She was born in Walterboro, SC on February 8, 1987, to Daniel George Herring and Angela Shaw Young. She was preceded in death by her father.Carolyn Lee Herring Screws, had a spirit and life about her that was fierce, and full of love.
She...
Donnie Ray Jones
Jan 23, 2026
Mr. Donnie Ray Jones, 56, of Twin City, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026, at his residence. He was born March 14, 1969, in Dublin. Donnie was preceded in death by his father, Willard Jones. He loved motorcycles, working on small engine repairs, fishing and shrimping.
Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Kathy Jones; sons, Donnie Ray Jones, Jr., Donnie...
Paul Erwin Blackburn
Jan 22, 2026
Paul Erwin Blackburn, aged 90, passed away after a life richly lived and full of adventure. He was born in Swainsboro on September 13, 1935, to the late Elmo Blackburn and Nora Mae Scott Blackburn. A devoted believer in Jesus Christ, Paul was a faithful and dedicated member of Twin City First Baptist Church, where he was actively involved in...
Deborah "Debi" Mason
Jan 21, 2026
It is with heartfelt love and gratitude that we celebrate the life of Deborah “Debi” Jo Mason, age 72, who entered eternal rest on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, in her home, St. Simons Island, GA. She was a 1971 graduate of Jenkins High School, Savannah, GA. Debi was an entrepreneur and had multiple successful ventures. She found her passion when...
David Lee Edenfield
Jan 20, 2026
Mr. David Lee Edenfield, 74, of Swainsboro passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at his residence. He was born May 14, 1951, in Swainsboro to the late Luther M. Edenfield and Mattie Jean Edenfield. David was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Eddie Edenfield, Wayne Douglas, Bennie Douglas, Gary Douglas and Homer Douglas. He worked at Dairy Queen, Kellers,...
Mary "Sally" Coleman
Jan 18, 2026
Mrs. Mary “Sally” Coleman, 80, of Swainsboro passed away, Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Memorial Medical in Vidalia. She was born on January 11, 1946, in Swainsboro to the late Kirklin White and Nita Rebecca Hudson White.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Oliver Ray Coleman; stepfather, Raymond Turner.
Mrs. Sally was a woman whose life was defined by...
Cathy Katrina Holt
Jan 15, 2026
Ms. Cathy Katrina Holt, 65, passed away at Emanuel Medical Center on January 15, 2026.
She is preceded in death by her son, Richard Vinson, her father, James Leroy Payne, a grandson, Jacob Fisher, and two brothers, Derrick Payne and Randall Payne.
She is survived by her mother Florence Lawson, her son, James E. Payne, a daughter, Mary Hartlaub, a sister, Carrie...
Donnie Gay
Jan 14, 2026
Mr. Donnie Gay, 76, of Garfield passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born September 29, 1949, in Bulloch County to the late Jack Gay and Lois Oglesby Gay. Donnie was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Charles Gay, Hubert Gay; sisters, Shirley Porcel, Linda Gay, and Mary Gay.
Survivors include his...
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