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Robyn Gaye Chester
Sep 19, 2025
Miss Robyn Gaye Chester, 49, of Statesboro passed away Friday, September 19, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Winter Park, Florida on October 7, 1975, to Roy Dell “Ox” Chester and Linda Higgins Chester.
She was preceded in death by her father; maternal grandparents, Betty Joyce Mountjoy and Joe Higgins; paternal grandparents, Ellison Chester and Eloise Chester.
Robyn was a...
Jennifer Michele Massa
Sep 16, 2025
Jennifer Michele Massa was born on July 10, 1976, in Miami, Florida. She passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025, in Swainsboro. Jennifer was a woman of strong faith, which was a guiding force in her life.
She had many passions in life which included reading, drawing, and socializing with friends. A special love for horses highlighted her life, she was...
Janet Loraine Gardner
Sep 14, 2025
Mrs. Janet Loraine Gardner, 77, of Adrian passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025, at her residence following an extended illness. She was born on April 6, 1948, in Suffolk,Virginia to the late Hoyle Garris and Eula Janette Mulder Grizzard. Janet was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ernest Gardner; brother, Robert T. Grizzard, Jr.; and sister, Mari Evelyn Rich....
Bruce Allen Barber
Sep 12, 2025
Mr. Bruce Allen Barber, 63, of Swainsboro passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. He was born in Dade City, Florida on December 19, 1961, to the late Buford Boyd Barber and Pauline Ruth Coffey Stewart.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Ruth Ferko.
Mr. Barber is survived by his sons, Bo Barber,...
Vivian Cuyler
Sep 11, 2025
Ms. Vivian Cuyler, 72, of Swainsboro passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at her residence following an extended illness, surrounded by family. Ms. Cuyler was born on May 3, 1953, in Swainsboro to the late Willie Cuyler Sr., and Vinell Williams Cuyler.
She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson Dontay Cuyler; and sisters Louise Cuyler, Martha Cuyler...
Jill Henry Landing
Sep 11, 2025
Jill Henry Landing passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025 after an extended illness surrounded by her children and best friend.
Jill was born on February 13, 1954 in Metter, Georgia to Inell Amerson. When Jill was very young, her mother married MSG Berlie Ellis Henry, and Berlie fell in love with not only her mother but Jill also. He adopted...
James "J.E." Eddie Derriso
Sep 11, 2025
Mr. James Eddie “J.E.” Derriso, 85, of Swainsboro passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Emanuel Medical Center. He was born in Covena on July 16, 1940, to the late George Cleve Derriso and Sadie Adele Moore Derriso.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty Jean Clifton Derriso; sisters, Annie Mae Terry, Betty O’Conner, Cornelia Shultz; brothers,...
Vivian Ramona Oglesby
Sep 9, 2025
Mrs. Vivian Ramona Oglesby (Hutchinson), passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025, at home. She was born on October 15, 1947 to Lois Cowart.
Mrs. Oglesby grew up in Twin City and was an avid ECI bulldog. She studied business administration at Georgia Southern University. She worked in Human Resources for Keller Ladder and Rayonier for many years. Ramona dearly loved...
Virgie Mason Clark
Sep 5, 2025
Mrs. Virgie Mason Clark, 85, of Columbia, South Carolina, wife of the late Larry Clark, passed away Friday, September 5.Born in Swainsboro, Ga., she was the daughter of the late Julius and Dora Mae Mason.Mrs. Clark is survived by her son, Ric Smith and wife Sherri Smith of Lexington; grandchildren Nicole Fisher, Sydney Smith, and Emily Smith; and Cole Smith,...
Elaine Maria Thiry
Sep 1, 2025
Mrs. Elaine Maria Thiry, 84, of Swainsboro passed away Monday, September 1, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Newark, New Jersey on November 14, 1940, to Benjamin Granito and Jeanette Giordano Granito. She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Stephen Joseph Thiry; sisters, Arlene, Joyce, Joann.
Mrs. Thiry is survived by her daughters, Judith Giordano (Julio Santiago)...
Florence Daniels Bedgood
Sep 1, 2025
Mrs. Florence Daniels Bedgood, 88, of Swainsboro passed away Monday, September 1, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Swainsboro on May 1, 1937, to the late John William Daniels and Cachineal Rich Daniels.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charlie “CJ” Bedgood, Jr.; brothers, Herman Daniels, Alvin Daniels, John William Daniels, Robert Daniels, James Daniels; sisters,...
Cindy Shalene Johnson Vaughn
Aug 31, 2025
Mrs. Cindy Shalene Johnson Vaughn, 46, of Warner Robins passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Swainsboro on October 23, 1978, to Adolphus Johnson and Joann Robinson Johnson. She is preceded in death by her mother.
Cindy Shalene Johnson Vaughn Aka (our scooter baby). A beautiful soul gone so soon. She was a wonderful Daughter...
Jimmy R Phillips
Aug 30, 2025
Jimmy R. Phillips, 78, of Garfield, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 30, 2025, surrounded by family.
Born in Stillmore, Georgia, Jimmy served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps, rising to the rank of Sergeant. He spent most of his civilian career with the U.S. Postal Service in Swainsboro and Statesboro, retiring after many years of dedicated service.
A...
Margaret Ann Kirby Smith
Aug 30, 2025
Mrs. Margaret Ann Kirby Smith, 93, of Twin City passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Piedmont, South Carolina on July 4, 1932, to the late Otis Kirby and Irene Cain Kirby.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lynn Livingston "Buck" Smith, Jr.; sisters, Bessie Mae Kirby, Lillian Klein, Phyllis Hammock, Bobbie...
Andrew Williams, Jr.
Aug 27, 2025
Mr. Andrew Williams, Jr., 72, of Swainsboro passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025, in Savannah at Memorial Health. He was born October 5, 1952, in Wadley to the late Andrew Williams, Sr. and Lela Washington Williams. Andrew was preceded in death by his parents; son, Phil McGirt; sisters, Georgia Williams and Annie Ruth Williams; brothers, Floyd Williams, Tommy Williams, Gene...
Margaret B. Collins
Aug 26, 2025
Mrs. Margaret B. Collins, 94, of Swainsboro passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Emanuel Medical Center. She was born in Rocky Ford on September 13, 1930, to the late Clem Beasley and Claudia Lee Beasley.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Rev. Bill Thompson; daughter, Lynn Wright; brothers, Clem Beasley, Vernon Mincey; sisters, Gwendolyn Littlefield, Lorena Durden,...
David Allen Collins
Aug 25, 2025
Mr. David Allen Collins, 63, of East Dublin, passed away Monday, August 25, 2025, at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin. He was born on October 22, 1961, in Savannah. David was preceded in death by his father, Lester Woods; sister, Peggy Warnock, Shirley Beck; brothers Bobby Woods and Earl Woods.
He is survived by his companion, Annette Barfield of East Dublin;...
Allen Leroy Jackson
Aug 23, 2025
Mr. Allen Leroy Jackson, 83, passed away at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin, GA, on August, 23, 2025 in the presence of his loving daughter.
Allen was born in Fayetteville, NC to the late E.L. and Hilda Jackson in 1941. He served his country in the United States Army, joining when he was only seventeen years old and serving for nearly...
Lee Franklin Pulliam
Aug 22, 2025
Mr. Lee Franklin Pulliam, 89, passed away at Summer Willow Personal Care Home in Nunez, GA on Friday, August 22, 2025.
Lee was born in Martin, GA, in Stephens County in 1936 to the late Cecil and Mamie Pulliam. After high school he served his country in the United States Air Force for nearly four years. He then attended and graduated...
Lizzie Rountree Burton
Aug 22, 2025
On August 22, 2025, God called Mrs. Lizzie Beth Burton home. Lizzie was born on January 22, 1941, in Swainsboro to the late Wilkerson Rountree and Willie Mae Cross. She is preceded in death by her parents; Daughter, Diane Rountree; 5 brothers; and 6 sisters.
Mrs. Burton loved cooking, she worked at Tick Tock Restaurant, B’s Diner, and McKinney’s Pond. She...
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