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Sandra Wilkerson Marsh
Apr 2, 2026
Mrs. Sandra Wilkerson Marsh, 75, of Swainsboro passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026, at her residence. She was born on September 5, 1950, in Swainsboro to the late, Quince Wilkerson and Evie Dell Hall Wilkerson. Sandra was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wayne Marsh; sister, Valerie L. Wilkerson; brothers, Larry Wilkerson, George Wilkerson, Henry Wilkerson, Stanly Wayne Wilkerson.
Survivors...
Kymberly "Kym" Cole Van Epps
Mar 30, 2026
Ms. Kym Cole Van Epps, 64, of Twin City passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2026, at her residence. She was born April 13, 1961in Savannah to the late Ted Cole and Peggy June Sutton. Kym was preceded in death by her parents; son, Cole Van Epps; eternal partner, John Van Epps.
To know Kym was to know how truly devoted she...
Jackson D Bareford
Mar 28, 2026
Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jackson Durham Bareford, Sr., U.S. Army, passed away on March 28, 2026, in Swainsboro, Georgia after an extended battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was 79 years old. A loving father and devoted husband, Jack liked nothing more than spending time with his family and beloved dogs, Pickles and Olive.
Jack was born in Richmond, Virginia to Andrew Jackson...
Shaun Blake Bush
Mar 27, 2026
Mr. Shaun “Bushwacker” Bush, 26, of Swainsboro passed away on March 27, 2026. He was born on October 27, 1999, in Statesboro to Shannon Bush and Renee Lawson Bush. Shaun lived a life full of love, laughter, and deep devotion to his family and friends. He was a beloved son, devoted husband to his wife, Megan, and proud and loving...
Jim Lewis Clark
Mar 25, 2026
Mr. Jim Lewis Clark passed away at his residence in Twin City on March 25, 2026.
Jim was born to the late Willard L. Clark and Wanda Hendrix Henry. He was a skilled carpenter and could make anything he set his mind to. He enjoyed fishing and cooking and eating those fish even more. In his free time he loved to...
John "David" Carter
Mar 20, 2026
Mr. John “David” Carter, 66, of Swainsboro passed away, Friday, March 20, 2026, at Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro. He was born on June 12, 1959, in Vero Beach, Florida to the late John Henery Carter and Maggie Taylor Carter.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Joyce Jones.
Survivors include his daughters, Ashley Carter (Stephen Powell), Whitney Henry...
Melissa L. Fleming
Mar 18, 2026
Ms. Melissa Fleming, 45, passed away on March 18, 2026, at Southland Healthcare and Rehab Center.
Melissa loved singing and traveling. In her free time, she would watch movies, color, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family.
She is preceded in death by her father, Van Richard Fleming Sr.
She is survived by her mother, Teresa Fleming, brothers, Van...
John Melbourne Godbee
Mar 18, 2026
John Melbourne Godbee joined his Lord and Savior and his loved ones in heaven on March 18, 2026, passing peacefully at home, surrounded by love. Born on September 23, 1941, to the late Joseph Henry Godbee, Sr and Mabel Oglesby Godbee in Sylvania, Georgia.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda, his four children, Lori Scott, Lisa Harper (Bill), Melinda Sutton...
Ann C. Buxton
Mar 18, 2026
Mrs. Ann C. Buxton, 74, of Kite passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at WellStar Medical Center in Augusta. She was born on November 30, 1951, in Swainsboro to the late, Wilbur H. Chapman and Mattie R. Perkins Chapman. Ann was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Billy V. Chapman, Sr., Donnie Chapman; mother and father-in-law, J. C. and...
Vicki Diane Reed
Mar 16, 2026
Ms. Vicki Diane Reed, 75, of Swainsboro, formerly of Cordele, passed away at PruittHealth Hospice on Monday, March 16, 2026.
She was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church of Cordele. She was an accountant for DM Vickers & Associates CPA in Hawkinsville, GA. She cherished her family and especially the time spent with her grandchildren and great-granddaughter.
She is preceded...
David Mons, Jr.
Mar 15, 2026
Mr. David Carl Mons Jr., 82, of Millen passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026 at Piedmont Hospital in Augusta, GA after a brief illness. He was born on November 19, 1943 in Millen, GA to Ruth Lane Mons and David Carl Mons Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Randy Lane Mons, grandson, Caleb Dwayne Wilkerson and...
Christopher Robin Samples
Mar 13, 2026
Mr. Christopher “Chris” Robin Samples, 68, of Swainsboro passed away unexpectantly on Friday, March 13, 2026, at his residence. He was born on September 16, 1957, in Swainsboro to the late John C. Samples and Jessie Strobridge Samples. Chris was preceded in death by his parents; brother, John C. Samples, Jr.; sisters, Linda Samples and Sophia Neal.
Christopher built with his...
Hannah Larsen
Mar 12, 2026
Hannah Marie Larsen, 51, of Blacklick, was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus early Thursday morning, March 12, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
She was born October 24, 1974, in Red Deer Alberta Canada to Hal and Donna (Arnold) Wilson and graduated from Georgia Southern University.
A devout Christian, Hannah was a faithful member of Vineyard Columbus...
Lillie Mae Bennett
Mar 10, 2026
Mrs. Lillie Mae Bennett, 95, of Vidalia passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at her residence. She was born May 31, 1930, in Lyons to the late John Young and Viola Rogers. Lillie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William James Bennett; daughters, Shirley Bennett, Alberta Bennett; son, Willie James Bennett; brother, John Young, Jr. Clinton Rogers; sister,...
Heather Carmichael
Mar 8, 2026
Ms. Heather Carmichael, 53, of Swainsboro, GA, passed away at the Community Hospice in Vidalia, GA on March 8, 2026.
Heather was born in 1972 in Swainsboro, GA. She attended Swainsboro High School and later worked there for many years as the Cafeteria Manager. She loved watching and rooting for her Georgia Bulldogs. She had a deep love for animals, her...
Robert Wayne Kea
Mar 5, 2026
Mr. Robert Wayne Kea, 84, of Swainsboro passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Emanuel County Nursing Home. He was born October 11, 1941, in Swainsboro to the late George Robert Kea and Frances Hooks Kea. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Larry Kea.
Survivors include his daughter, Sherry Riner (Jason Howard) of Swainsboro; brothers, Phillip Kea...
Robert Cole Conley
Mar 4, 2026
Mr. Robert Cole Conley, 43, of Swainsboro passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. He was born on October 1, 1982, in Swainsboro to Robert Lee Conley, Sr. and Kathy Conley. Robert was preceded in death by his father, Robert Lee Conley, Sr.; daughter, Cadence Nicole Conley; and maternal grandmother, Sally Robertson.
Robert loved being a mechanic...
Mittie McKinney Smith
Mar 2, 2026
Mittie McKinney Smith was born on May 17, 1955, in Macon. From the very beginning, Mittie embodied warmth, kindness, and a timeless beauty that would leave a lasting imprint on everyone she met. A devoted mother, proud “Mimi,” wife to Tommy, and faithful Christian woman, she lived her life with quiet strength, unwavering love, and a servant’s heart.
Mittie graduated from...
Barbara Lanier Stephens
Mar 1, 2026
Mrs. Barbara Lanier Stephens, 75, of Swainsboro passed away, Sunday, March 1, 2026, at her residence. She was born on September 14, 1950, in Twin City to the late Doyle Tyson Lanier, Sr. and Dorothy Allene Neal Lanier.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Tyson Lanier; sister, Shirley Chance.
Barbara was a part of the class of 1968 from...
John Everett Woods
Feb 27, 2026
Mr. John Everett Woods, 67, of Twin City passed away Friday, February 27, 2026, at his residence. He was born October 19, 1958, in Jacksonville, FL to the late Reiford Woods and Patricia Ann Williams Koslap. John was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Frank Woods; granddaughter, Mya Woods.
Survivors include his sons, Andy Woods, Johnny Woods; daughters, Amanda Wimberly,...
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