OBITUARIES

Jun 21, 2025

Mrs. Nora Gazelle “Cissy” McNure, 68, passed away at her residence in Franklin, NC, on Saturday, June 21, 2025.

Mrs. Nora Gazelle “Cissy” McNure was born to the late Joseph Cedric and Carrie Evelyn Hudson in Macon, GA. She was employed with the Georgia Department of Transportation as a District Planning and Programming engineer until her retirement in 2016. She was...

Jun 20, 2025

Mr. Tommy Lee Peebles, 60, of Kite, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025, at Memorial Health in Savannah.

Tommy was born June 3, 1965, in Swainsboro to the late Johnnie Paul Peebles and Margaret Honeycutt Peebles. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, David Peebles; nephew, Jay DeBoo. Mr. Peebles was a graduate of Johnson County High School in...

Jun 12, 2025

Mrs. Danita Lynn Johnson, 52, of Garfield, passed away at her residence on Thursday, June 12, 2025.

She was born in Sweet Home, Oregon in 1972 to the late John Odas “Odell” and Irene P. Fortner. Danita was the dietician for Twin View Health and Rehab until her passing. She had attended Johns Creek Baptist Church where she was baptized her...

Jun 10, 2025

“A Life Remembered’

On June 10th, 2025, Stephanie Day entered into peaceful rest after a life-well lived and was deeply cherished by all who knew her. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend known for her loving words of encouragement and a non-judgmental heart.

Born on July 8th in New Jersey, Stephanie built a life filled with love,...

Jun 10, 2025

Mrs. Rose Barwick, 69, of Swainsboro, passed away at her residence on June 10, 2025.

Mrs. Rose was an amazing woman inside and out. She loved her kids and family with everything in her. She was always there to help anyone in need. She had such a loving heart. In her spare time all she wanted to do was spend time...

Jun 9, 2025

Dawn Warren Braddy, born August 4, 1959 to the late Lynette and Boy Warren of Oak Park, entered her heavenly home, peacefully, surrounded by those who loved her most on June 9, 2025. Dawn brought joy and warmth to every life she touched. Best known for her smile and generous heart, she brightened every room she entered and left lasting...

Jun 8, 2025

Durden Hudson Funeral Directors announces the death of Mrs. Celia Viann Anderson Hendley, 86, of Swainsboro, who passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Community Hospice in Vidalia.

Mrs. Hendley was born July 19, 1938, in Swainsboro to Carlton Hillery Anderson and Bessie Kirkland Anderson. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Billy C. Hendley; sister, Linda Holbrook. She...

Jun 6, 2025

Kyler and Kylan Hopkins were born sleeping with the angels on June 6, 2025, at Memorial Health in Savannah.

They were preceded in death by their great-maternal grandfather, Mark Anthony Burt.

They are survived by their parents, Dakotta Lansford and Kaleb Hopkins; maternal grandparents, Christina Conly (Bradley Williams) of Louisville, KY; paternal grandparents, Heather Hopkins (Fernando Lopez) of Oak Park and Pete...

Jun 6, 2025

Mr. James Allen Rich, 59, of Baxley passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025 at Emanuel County Nursing Home.

James was born on January 5, 1966 to Charles Rich, Sr. and Ruby Marsh Rich. He is preceded in death by his father; sister, Linda Rich; brother, Charles Rich, Jr.

He is survived by his mother, Ruby Marsh Rich of Swainsboro; sons, Jody...

Jun 4, 2025

Mr. Jesse Johnson, 66, of Twin City, passed away on June 4, 2025, at Ogeechee Hospice in Statesboro.

Raised in Twin City, Jesse was the epitome of what it meant to bleed red and black. Growing up he was lively and outgoing, and it would be safe to say that he preferred athletics over academics. He was always proud to be...

Jun 4, 2025

Mrs. Agnes Harrison, 93, of Kite passed away at her residence on June 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on September 14, 1931, to the late Thomas and Marie Logue. Mrs. Agnes loved cooking and caring for her family. She worked for many years in the Kite school system, managing the school’s lunchroom. She was a long-time...

May 29, 2025

William Anthony Minton, Billy, Husband, Daddy, Paw Paw, Loggerhead

Billy was brought into this world on May 2, 1949 to the late Eddie Minton and Vina Bell Brantley and had four siblings; Lamar, Eloise, Martha, and Jack. He had several nieces and nephews. In his youth, Billy lived on a farm in Kite, Ga. and enjoyed hunting and fishing which was...

May 26, 2025

Sgt. Justin LaCarr Holloway, age 27, transitioned peacefully from this life on Monday, May 26, 2025. Born on September 26, 1997, to Laverne Holloway and Roy L. Brown, Jr.

Justin was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Henrietta Holloway Gamble and Cesar B. Thomas; paternal grandparents, Roy L. Brown, Sr. and Rebecca Brown; uncle, Gregory Waters; two aunts, Emma Jean...

May 26, 2025

Ms. Deborah Ann Walters, 67, of Swainsboro passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025 at Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro, GA. She was born on December 14, 1957 in Hazelton, PA to Leo Carl Walters and Jeannie Walters. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Deborah is survived by her mother, Judy Walters of Swainsboro; brother, John Morgan Walters of...

May 26, 2025

Mr. Loye Ervin Johnson, Jr., passed away on May 26, 2025 at Pruitt Health Nursing Home in Swainsboro, GA.

Loye Johnson, Jr., was born on October 6, 1958 to the late Loye Ervin, Sr., and Reba Dell Johnson. Loye was a fisherman and a jokester, always quick with a joke or a laugh. He loved being in...

May 25, 2025

Jean Monaco Roundtree passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Up until the end Jean maintained her grace, compassion, kindness, love of family, appreciation of beauty, and expressed gratitude for 87 years of wonderful and varied experiences.

Born to Alphonso and Emma Monaco on October 15, 1937, in Pueblo, Colorado, she was the...

May 24, 2025

Mrs. Sue Taylor Herrington, 95, of Wrightsville passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025, at her residence following an extended illness.

She was born in Dublin on October 3, 1929, to Foster Taylor and Beatrice Lowney Taylor.  Mrs. Sue was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Bonson Herrington.

She is survived by her daughters,...

May 22, 2025

Obituary for Gregory Henry “Muddy” Waters

Sunrise: September 20, 1963 – Sunset: May 22, 2025

Gregory Henry “Muddy” Waters, age 61, peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 22, 2025, at Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro, Georgia, surrounded by his family.

Born on September 20, 1963, to the late Henrietta Holloway Gamble...

May 19, 2025

Mr. Charles E. “Chuck” Canady, 70, of Twin City, passed away Monday, May 19, 2025, at MCG in Augusta, following a brief illness.

Mr. Chuck was born January 29, 1955, to James E. Canady and Mary Virginia Newton. He is preceded in death by both of his parents; son-in-law, Chris Phillips; brother-in-law, Keith Claxton. He was of...

May 18, 2025

Mr. Henry Walton, 72, of Swainsboro, GA, passed away at his residence surrounded by his loving family on May 18, 2025.

He was born in Wadley on December 26, 1952, to the late John Walton, Sr. and Effie Williams Walton. He joins his parents and four siblings: Ronnie Walton, Bobbie Walton, Margaret Walton, and John Walton, Jr.,...