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Elizabeth Kate Jones
May 11, 2026
Mrs. Elizabeth Kate Jones, 64, of Kite passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Monday, May 11, 2026. She was born on December 22, 1961, in Lake Charles, LA to the late Ellis Ward Hall and Bertie Ruth DeLoach Hall. Beth was preceded in death by her parents and grandchildren, Samuel Aston and Temperence Aston. She...
Linda Marie Scarboro
May 10, 2026
Mrs. Linda Marie Scarboro, 67, of Swainsboro passed away Sunday, May 10, 2026, at her residence. She was born on April 19, 1959. in Swainsboro to the late Carvie Claxton and Alma Thelma Gregory Claxton. Linda was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Rex Scarboro; grandson, Christian Malphrus; sisters, Jeanine Sumner, Gloria Scarboro; brother, Carvie “Buddy” Claxton, Jr.
Linda was...
Auther Leon Coleman
May 9, 2026
Mr. Auther Leon Coleman, 70, of Swainsboro passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026, at his residence. He was born on December 25, 1955, to the late Clarence Coleman and Lucille Williams Coleman. Arthur was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Frank Coleman, Clarence Coleman, Jr., George Coleman, Paul Coleman, John Coleman, Sr., Robert Coleman and Wadis Coleman.
Survivors include his...
Peter Kirk Sutherland
May 5, 2026
Mr. Peter Kirk Sutherland, 64, of Swainsboro passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at his residence. He was born on September 28, 1961, in Marietta to the late Ray G. Sutherland and Sara Carstarphen Sutherland. Pete was preceded in death by his parents and brother, David Sutherland.
He was a member of Dellwood Baptist Church. Pete was very active in his...
Gerald Anthony Scott
May 3, 2026
Mr. Gerald Anthony Scott, 85, of Twin City passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 8, 1941, in Blythe to the late Reecie Scott and Mary Lou Kersey Scott. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Joyce Scott; brothers, Wayne Scott, Kenny Scott; sisters, Libby Boatright and Carolyn...
Susan Foskey Cortes
May 2, 2026
Mrs. Susan Foskey Cortes, 58, of Swainsboro passed away on May 2, 2026, at East Georgia Regional Center in Statesboro. She was born on October 4, 1967, in Swainsboro to the late Carolyn Bargeron Foskey and Pheo Larry Foskey.
Susan Foskey Cortes was a loving wife, devoted grandmother, and a genuine sweetheart to all who knew her. She cherished the time...
Fred Lewis Braswell
May 2, 2026
Mr. Fred Braswell, 85, of Adrian, GA, passed away at his residence on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
Born in Fitzgerald, GA in 1940, Fred was the son of the late Donald Hugh and Blanche Avery Braswell. He grew up in the Calvary Methodist Church and was a member there, and more recently he had attended the Adrian Charge Churches. He served...
Robert "Bobby" Allen Seamans
May 1, 2026
Mr. Robert “Bobby” Allen Seamans, 79, of Swainsboro passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta. He was born on October 19, 1946, in Swainsboro to the late Louise Allen Daniels.
Bobby was a man who believed in showing up for others and making his community a better place. He proudly served his country as a member...
Doris Thelma Clemens
Apr 30, 2026
Doris Thelma Dees Clemens, at the long and lovely age of 101, passed away on April 30, 2026, at The Emanuel Nursing Home after a brief stay. She was born July 8, 1924, in Vivian, Louisiana to the late William Layfette Dees and Callie Williams Dees.
Doris married Harold Eugene (Si) Clemens on June 14, 1943, in Longview, Texas. Mr. Clemens...
Martha T. Cameron
Apr 28, 2026
Martha T. Cameron, 89-years-old, died at her home in Dellwood on April 28, not to rest, but to continue fighting in the next stage of her existence. Those of us who loved her and knew her best understand that while her work on the physical plane may be over, she will continue the good fight in the next life.
She was...
Robert Wayne Owens
Apr 26, 2026
Mr. Robert Wayne Owens, 55, of Swainsboro passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Emanuel Medical Center. He was born on December 5, 1970, in Swainsboro to Jessie James Owens and Barbara Jean Tanner Owens. Robert was a 1989 graduate of Swainsboro High School. He was an avid sports fan and loved NASCAR. Robert was a believer in Christ and...
Franklin "Shank" Davis III
Apr 17, 2026
Franklin “Shank” Davis III, 62, of Kite passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026. He was born on November 2, 1963, in Swainsboro to the late Franklin Davis, Jr. and Martha Heath Ivey.
He was preceded in death by his father, Franklin Davis, Jr.; grand-mothers, Big Ma Kitty Davis, Granny Audrey Heath.
Shank graduated from the class of 1981 at Belleville High...
William F. "Bill" DeVane
Apr 15, 2026
William F. “Bill” DeVane, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and respected community leader, passed away on April 15, 2026, in Swainsboro, Georgia, at the age of 74.
Born on November 15, 1951, in Vienna, Georgia, Bill was the son of Max and Joelyn DeVane of Americus, Georgia. He graduated from Americus High School in 1970 and went on to earn a...
Martha Kimball Morton
Apr 15, 2026
Mrs. Martha Kimball Morton, 89, of Garfield passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at her residence. She was born in Garfield on April 10, 1937, to the late Rollin Kimball and Josie Pierce Kimball. Martha was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Morton; daughter, Nancy NeSmith; brothers, Miley Kimball and Joe S. Kimball.
She was a lifelong resident of...
Brenda Anne Hall
Apr 10, 2026
Ms. Brenda Anne Hall, 83, of Savannah, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at St. Joseph’s–Candler Hospital following a brief illness. Brenda was born on October 24, 1942, in Twin City, to the late Harold Preston Hall and Fannie Jo Hall. She was raised on a small farm in Garfield, alongside her sister, where she learned the values of...
Gail Drake Edenfield
Apr 10, 2026
Ms. Gail Drake Edenfield, 77, of Swainsboro passed away, Friday, April 10, 2026, at Emanuel County Nursing Home. She was born on April 16, 1948, in Millen to the late Julian Hardrick Drake and Cleta Parker Drake.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers, Robert Drake, Billy Drake, Ronnie Drake, Gary Drake.
Gail lived a life rooted in love,...
Randy Clay Craig
Apr 9, 2026
Mr. Randy Clay Craig, 69, of Swainsboro passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born July 4, 1956, in Villa Rica to the late Clayton Craig and Freda Mae Craig.
Randy was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Danny Ray Craig
Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Beverly Cauley Craig; son,...
Denise Michelle Wilson
Apr 5, 2026
Ms. Denise Michelle (Sikes) Wilson, of Stillmore, entered into rest on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, at the age of 58, after a sudden illness.
Born in Lake Wales, Florida on February 29, 1968, Denise was the daughter of Maxie (Beasley) Moody and the late Larry Sikes.
Denise touched the lives of those around her with light, laughter, and a beautifully free...
Don Bishop
Apr 3, 2026
Mr. Don Bishop, 73, of Summertown passed away Friday, April 3, 2026. He was born on April 23, 1952, in Swainsboro. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil Bishop and Mary Smith Bishop
Donald Virgil Bishop, beloved by family and friends, lived a life marked by strength, community, and responsible stewardship. Born in Swainsboro, Georgia; Don built a career...
Paul Henry Tuttle
Apr 2, 2026
Mr. Paul Henry Tuttle, 48, of Milledgeville passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Emory University in Atlanta. He was born on April 8, 1977, in Savannah to the late LaVon Arthur Tuttle and Mary Riner Justice. Paul was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Kellie Tuttle; brother, Michael Tuttle.
Paul held a class B license. He drove box trucks...
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