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James Henry Davis III
Nov 13, 2025
Mr. James Henry Davis III, 67, of Swainsboro passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025, at PruittHealth Swainsboro. He was born March 25, 1958, in Swainsboro to the late James H. Davis Jr. and Mary Ottie Howard.
He enjoyed the simple pleasures of life—days spent hunting and fishing and long afternoons outdoors. An excellent marksman, he was known for his uncanny skill;...
Ethel Helen Perkins
Nov 10, 2025
Mrs. Ethel Helen Perkins, 76, of Springfield passed away Monday, November 10, 2025 at Memorial Health Hospital in Savannah.
She was born August 31, 1949, in Savannah to the late Mellie Jackson Butler and Ethel Beck Butler. Mrs. Ethel enjoyed baking, spending time with her family and gardening. She also liked tending to the livestock.
Mrs. Ethel was preceded in death by...
Dolores A. Cooney
Nov 8, 2025
Mrs. Dolores A. Cooney, 87, of Swainsboro passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Emanuel Medical Center. She was born June 13, 1938, in Wilkes-Barre, PA to the late Anthony Sava and Sylvia Nekrasz Sava. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Robert Sava.
Mrs. Cooney is survived by her son, Joseph Cooney (Catherine Davenport) of Cheney Washington; daughters,...
Bobby G. Marsh
Nov 8, 2025
Mr. Bobby G. Marsh, 84, of Swainsboro passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025, at PruittHealth Swainsboro. He was born February 20, 1941, in Swainsboro to Arlie Lee Marsh and Sara Rich Marsh. Bobby was a retired Army veteran. He loved the outdoors. When he was younger, he enjoyed riding motorcycles and watching old westerns. Bobby loved his dogs. He enjoyed...
Harriett Lee Hicks
Nov 8, 2025
Ms. Harriett Lee Hicks, 68, passed away at her home surrounded by family on November 8, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late Harry Hicks and Margaret Carroll (Milan “Bud”) Clarkson. She was a graduate of the Swainsboro High School class of 1974. She worked in food service for most of her life and loved preparing food made with love...
Bobby Jerald Canady
Nov 6, 2025
Bobby Jerald Canady, 92, passed peacefully on November 6, 2025, at Lowcountry Community Hospice House in Summerville, South Carolina, following a brief illness.
Bobby was born June 25, 1933, in Emanuel County, Georgia, to the late John Canady and Ethel Johnson Canady. He attended Garfield School. Among his first jobs was at The Varsity Drive-In in Atlanta in 1950. He then...
Billy Joe Grant Sr.
Nov 6, 2025
Billy Joe Grant, Sr., 62, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025, in Eastman, Georgia. Born in Swainsboro on January 2, 1963, Billy was the son of Bill Grant and the late Cozette Roberson.
Billy spent most of his life in Johnson County before moving to Eastman in 2016. He attended Johnson County High School and worked for many years as...
Judy Todd Johns
Nov 5, 2025
Mrs. Judy Todd Johns, 78, of Twin City passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Emanuel Medical Nursing Home. She was born October 7, 1947, in Hagan to the late H. C. “Babe” Todd and Melba Fudge Todd. Judy received her education at Claxton School System. She worked in the textile industry. Her greatest joy was visiting with family, friends...
Brenda Kent Williford
Nov 5, 2025
Mrs. Brenda Kent Williford, 70, of Garfield passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro. She was born May 12, 1955, in Swainsboro to Robert Clinton Kent and Ruth Johnson Kent. Brenda was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Bobby Kent; sister, Annette Wilson.
Born and raised in Garfield, Brenda was a beloved and...
Melody J Dennis
Nov 4, 2025
Mrs. Melody J. Dennis, 64, of Swainsboro passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at her residence. She was born June 27, 1961, in Swainsboro to the late Jim Oglesby and Eudell Marsh Clark.
Melody had many hobbies, but her main and most important one was spending time with her children and grandchildren. She attended every recital, ball game, holiday, and birthday,...
Billy Gene Holder
Nov 3, 2025
Mr. Billy Gene Holder, 81, of Swainsboro passed away Monday, November 3, 2025, at his residence. He was born October 12, 1944, in Swainsboro to the late R.J. Holder and Mary Virginia Dyson Holder. Billy was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Raymond Holder.
He graduated from Swainsboro High School in 1962. Billy coached Dixie Youth league baseball for...
Marsha McAlum
Nov 2, 2025
Ms. Marsha McAlum, 61, of Swainsboro passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Jefferson Hospital.
She was born in McRae on January 2, 1964, to the late John Duncan McAlum and Hazel Mae Kersey McAlum at the Telfair County Hospital. She was one of eight siblings, but to the others she was just a toy. The doctors said she would never...
Laura Sally Robertson
Oct 30, 2025
Laura Sally Robertson, 85, of Swainsboro, Georgia passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, October 30, 2025 surrounded by her family. Sally was born September 28, 1940 to Tom and Sallie Mae Wilson. Sally worked at Larkin Furniture, Heritage House Furniture, and Ithaca Industries. After retiring from Ithaca, Sally spent her Saturday nights working for Paul and Debra Purvis...
Roy Daniel "Dan" Meeks
Oct 29, 2025
Roy Daniel “Dan” Meeks was born on April 18, 1969, in Swainsboro, Georgia. He spent nearly his entire life in Meeks, the small community that shared his name and his heart. To Dan, there truly was no better place to be than home. He passed peacefully at his residence on October 29, 2025.
Dan was the kind of man who could...
Glenda Douglas Avery
Oct 26, 2025
Mrs. Glenda Douglas Avery, 78, of Swainsboro passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Community Hospice in Vidalia. She was born on December 25, 1946, in Swainsboro to the late Spencer A. Douglas and Auline Hooks Woods.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Avery; parents; sister, Margie Thigpen; nephew, Mike Thigpen; special friend, Don Rountree.
Glenda was employed for...
Rebekah Beard
Oct 22, 2025
Rebekah Beard, 52, passed away on October 22, 2025, in Augusta. She was born on July 8, 1973, in Wrangle, Alaska to Bud Milton Beard and Deloris McCaslin.
Rebekah was a devoted follower of Christ. She had a way with children and animals. Her laughter, smile, and singing could brighten even the darkest of days. Rebekah was known as a true...
Annie Ruth Underwood
Oct 21, 2025
Mrs. Annie Ruth Underwood, 95, of Swainsboro passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Emanuel County Nursing Home in Swainsboro. She was born November 4, 1929, in Twin City to the late William Jackson White and Mattie Bell Collins White. Mrs. Annie enjoyed gardening and growing her flowers. She loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren with all her heart. Mrs....
Colon Eugene Henry
Oct 18, 2025
Mr. Colon Eugene Henry, 82, passed away at his home in Swainsboro, Ga on October 18, 2025 surrounded by family and friends. Colon was born on February 10, 1943 in Swainsboro to the late Robert Eugene Henry and Marie Hadden Henry.
Colon was a concrete finisher by trade. Outside the concrete profession, he built many houses as well as numerous handmade...
David Allen Jones
Oct 17, 2025
David Allen Jones, 56, of Swainsboro, passed away on October 17, 2025. He was born on April 2, 1969, in Miami, Florida to the late Carl Williams Jones and Sarah Ann Jones.
David was a remarkable man whose quiet strength and kind heart touched everyone who knew him. He had a passion for woodworking and could turn the simplest piece of...
Charles Everett "Mac" McDaniel, Jr.
Oct 15, 2025
Courtesy Announcement by Chapman Funeral Home
Charles Everett “Mac” McDaniel, Jr. passed away on October 15, 2025 at his home in Dawson, Georgia. Memorial service will be held on Friday, October 24, 2025 at 2:00pm at Mathews Funeral Home. Visitation will follow immediately after the service. Interment will be held in Swainsboro at a later date.
Everett was born in Camilla and...
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