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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,...
Don Melton Kittrell
Feb 26, 2026
Mr. Don Melton Kittrell, 79, formerly of Kite passed away at Piedmont Henry in Stockbridge, GA on February 26, 2026. He was born in Kite on June 14, 1946.
He is preceded in death by mother, Blanche Moates Kittrell; wife, Eula Rowland Kittrell; brother, Joe Kittrell; sisters, Willette Price, Caroline Beasley.
Don Kittrell loved his family, his country, and his God fiercely....
Joyce Scott
Feb 25, 2026
Mrs. Joyce Scott, 70, of Twin City passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at her residence. She was born on July 16, 1955, to Robert Lee Brown and Pauline Brown Bowen. Martha was preceded in death by her mother, Pauline and Jesse Bowen; father, Robert Lee Brown; daughter, Jennifer Fennell; sister, Fayette Kirchner.
Joyce was a devoted Christian woman and a...
Sara Medlock Faircloth
Feb 23, 2026
Mrs. Sara Medlock Faircloth, 84, of Twin City passed away Monday, February 23, 2026, at her son’s residence in Mt. Vernon. She was born October 2, 1941, in Swainsboro to the late George Medlock and Nevada Beasley Medlock. Sara was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carl Faircloth; sister, Nell Patron; and brother, Henry Medlock.
She was raised with strong...
Warren "Cliff" Clifton Williams
Feb 21, 2026
Mr. Warren “Cliff” Clifton Williams, 57, of Kite, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his sisters on Saturday, February 21, 2026, following an extended illness. He was born on August 28, 1968, in Metter to the late Bennie Sherril Williams and Margie Harvell Williams.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Billy Williams; sister, Sherry Edenfield; maternal grandparents,...
Travis Dwayne Wilkerson
Feb 21, 2026
Mr. Travis Dwayne Wilkerson, 54, of Swainsboro, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026, at his residence. He was born on October 17, 1971, in Metter to Roy Thomas Wilkerson, Jr. and Myrtle Davis Braddy. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Caleb Dwayne Wilkerson.
Travis is survived by his wife of 34 years, Angie M. Wilkerson; son, Corey Wilkerson;...
Deon Johnson
Feb 19, 2026
Mr. Deon Johnson, 58, of Wadley, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Wellstar MCG Augusta. He was born on June 5, 1967, in Hollywood, Fl. to Roger Joe Johnson and Martha Strowbridge. He is preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law, Arthur Lee Daniels.
Deon Johnson was a devoted husband, loving father, proud business owner, and a man whose presence...
Frederick Vernard "Freddy Love" Seabrough
Feb 16, 2026
Mr. Frederick Vernard Seabrough, 57, of Swainsboro, passed away Monday, February 16, 2026, at his residence. He was born on August 16, 1968, in Swainsboro to the late Charles Seabrough and Mary Stephens Hall. Frederick was preceded in death by his parents; stepdad, Larry Hall; brothers, Daron Stephens and Nicholas Hall.
Fredrick Venard Seabrough, a devoted father, loving family man, and...
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