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Dorothy M. (Jackson) Kelly
Oct 12, 2025
Mrs. Dorothy M. (Jackson) Kelly, passed away at her residence in Waycross, GA on October 12, 2025.
A homegoing celebration will be held on Friday, October 17, 2025 at St. Greater St. James Missionary Baptist Church in Swainsboro, GA at 1:00pm with Rev. Melvin Adams presiding, Mrs. Kelly will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to the...
Deborah "Debbie" Wilson Johnson
Oct 9, 2025
Mrs. Deborah “Debbie” Wilson Johnson, 66, of Twin City passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 20, 1959, in Swainsboro to the late Edwin Larry Wilson and Alma Louise Wilson.
Debbie was a proud graduate of Emanuel County Institute. She went on to dedicate 30 years of her life to serving the State...
Linda Scarboro
Oct 7, 2025
Ms. Linda Scarboro, 80, of Twin City passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Candler County Hospital in Metter. She was born July 9, 1945, in Boynton Beach, Florida to the late Cecil Coleman Scarboro and Maude Canady Scarboro. Linda enjoyed crocheting, coloring, watching TV and traveling.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Robert Scarboro, Coleman Scarboro, Jimmy...
Joan Elaine Achey
Oct 5, 2025
Joan Elaine Achey,72, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025, at PruittHealth Nursing home surrounded by her family. She was born on July 30, 1953, in Swainsboro to the late Ivey Nunn and Shirley Dean Glisson. Joan moved from Swainsboro to Charleston, SC where she raised her children. She worked at North Safety Products for 28 years before retiring. She...
Emily Crane Fennell
Oct 5, 2025
Emily Crane Fennell, 88, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025, at Pruitt Health Nursing Home. She was born on November 25, 1936, in Moxley, to the late Ramsey Wesley Crane and Anna Isabel Boulineau Crane.
In her younger years, Emily liked sewing and computers. She turned her talent into a career of 30 years as a sewing machine operator at...
Leon Lane McKenzie
Sep 26, 2025
Mr. Leon Lane McKenzie, 75, of Adrian passed away Friday, September 26, 2025. He was born in Lexsy on March 24, 1950, to Graham McKenzie and Lois Faircloth McKenzie. He is preceded in death by his parents and several brothers and sisters.
Leon was a great (sometime stubborn) man. He helped so many people in times of need. He was one...
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...
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