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Frederick Vernard 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 and brothers, Daron Stephens and Nicholas Hall.
Frederick is survived by his special friend, Shameka Coleman of Swainsboro; sons,...
Charles Asa Woods
Feb 14, 2026
Mr. Charles Asa Woods, 74, of Twin City passed away February 14, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Swainsboro on July 17, 1951 to the late George Woods Sr. and Charlene Hobbs Woods.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, George Woods, Jr., Albert Woods, sisters, Gloria Reyes, and Callie Wiggins.
Charles attended...
Barbara Faye Shirey
Feb 13, 2026
Mrs. Barbara Faye Shirey, 81, of Swainsboro passed away Friday, February 13, 2026, at Pruitt-Health Nursing Home in Swainsboro. She was born on July 8, 1944, in Phenix City, Alabama to the late Sarah Benton.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lamar Shirey; brothers, Lee Benton, Jimmy Reynolds.
Survivors include her daughter, Rhonda Puzo (Lou) of Lincolnton; grandson, Brandon...
Macie Betty Leefaye Bazemore
Feb 11, 2026
Infant Macie Betty Leefaye Bazemore was awarded her angel wings February 11, 2026 at 6:43 p.m. Macie is survived by her parents, Jerry and Julianna Bazemore; big sisters, Lainey and Brooklyn Bazemore; maternal grandmother, Betty Sue Scarboro; maternal grandfather, Jonathan Henry; paternal grandfather, Jerry Bazemore; paternal grandmother, Marie Lucas; paternal great-grandmother, Geraldine Bazemore and several other family members.
Graveside service will...
Kenneth L. Wilburn
Feb 11, 2026
Mr. Kenneth L. Wilburn, 57, died Wednesday, February 11, 2026 after a sudden illness. Kenneth, better known as “Kenny” or “Papa”, was a very devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
Kenny grew up in Jacksonville, Florida. He later moved to Georgia, where he met the love of his life, Janet and her three boys. They spent 34 wonderful years together. Kenny stepped...
Mary V "Ginger" Purcell
Feb 11, 2026
Mrs. Mary V. “Ginger” Purcell, 83, of Swainsboro passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Emanuel Medical Center. She was born on August 17, 1942, in Swainsboro to the late Bertie James Fields and Ruby Shealy Fields. Ginger was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Jimmie Fields.
Ginger was a woman whose life was defined by love, faith, and...
Tyrone "Ty" Smith
Feb 11, 2026
Tyrone “Ty” Smith, of Swainsboro, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy of courage, service, and unwavering devotion to those he held dear.
Born in Webb, Alabama, Ty moved to Ludowici as a young boy and proudly called it home. Sixteen days after graduating high school in 1966, he was...
Martha Kersey Bargeron
Feb 11, 2026
Mrs. Martha “MIA” Bargeron, 82, of Swainsboro passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Southland Healthcare and Rehab in Dublin following an extended illness. She was born April 30, 1943, in Swainsboro to the late Morris Waldon Kersey and Grace Stevens Kersey. MIA was raised outside of Meeks and at a young age went to work at Sportswear in Swainsboro...
Michelle Lynn Boula
Feb 10, 2026
Ms. Michelle Lynn Boula, 54, of Vidalia passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Savannah. She was born on May 21, 1971, in Grand Gorge, New York to Frank Lloyd Boula and Georgia Mae Rose Boula.
Survivors include her adopted son, Joshua Boula of Dublin; brother, Shannon Boula (Mindy) of Harpersfield, New York; sister, Corinna Smith (William) of...
Karen Rebecca Mathews
Feb 7, 2026
Ms. Karen Rebecca Mathews, 71, of Swainsboro passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026, at WellStar Medical Center in Augusta. Karen was born October 5, 1954, in Covington to the late Eugene Sylvester Mathews and Lois Vivian Price Mooney. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Barry Mathews and grandson, Jonathan Valenzuela.
Survivors include her daughter, Keri Watson (Jeffery) of...
Jerry Ashley Way
Feb 6, 2026
Mr. Jerry Ashley Way, 74, of Swainsboro passed away Friday, February 6, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah. He was born October 19, 1951, in Swainsboro to the late Ernest Way and Stella McBride Way. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Dianne Wilson.
He was a 1969 Swainsboro High School graduate. In 1974, he graduated from Georgia...
Nane Nathan Coleman
Feb 5, 2026
Mr. Nane Nathan Coleman, 62, of Swainsboro passed away on the morning of Thursday, February 5, 2026, at East Georgia Regional of Statesboro, Georgia, He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, friend, daddy, and checker player as he was affectionately called. Mr. Nathan Coleman was a native of Swainsboro, Georgia, where he was born to the late...
Lewis Carey Bishop
Jan 31, 2026
Mr. Lewis Carey Bishop, 71, of Davisboro passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Wrightsville Manor Health and Rehab. He was born July 27, 1954, in Swainsboro to the late Ruel Wesley Bishop and Frances Louise Woods Bishop.
Lewis was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Joe Bishop.
Mr Bishop spent most of his life in Emanuel County before moving...
James Edward Martin
Jan 30, 2026
Mr. James Edward Martin, 71, of Swainsboro passed away, Friday, January 30, 2026, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro. He was born on June 23, 1954, in Emanuel County to the late James Darley Martin and Oveta Altman Emery Martin.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Steven Martin, Jeff Martin; sister, Frances Elaine Martin; great-grandchild, Bobby...
Dwayne Spencer Merrion
Jan 29, 2026
A Life Well Lived
Dwayne Spencer Merrion was born January 26, 1965 as the 5th child to the union of the late Reverend Lucious Merrion, Jr. and the late Mrs. Lillie Mae Evans Merrion . He, along with his four siblings, mother and father, were all born in Swainsboro, Georgia. Many remember Dwayne as a young man working in the family’s...
Peggy L Denney
Jan 29, 2026
Mrs. Peggy L Denney, 85, of Swainsboro, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the Emanuel Medical Center hospital. She was born April 6, 1940, in Springfield. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Harry B. Lindsey and Ivie Boaen Lindsey; brothers, Charles William Lindsey and Harry E. “Boots” Lindsey; sister, Ruby Smith.
Affectionately known to most as “Ma”, she...
Sarah James Ward
Jan 28, 2026
Infant, Sarah James Ward, daughter of Madison Mercer and James Ward of Twin City, went to be with God on January 28, 2026. She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal great-grandfathers.
She is survived by her parents; brother, Cohen Ward of Twin City; maternal grandparents, Connie Proctor (Thomas) of Millen, Greg Mercer of Twin City; paternal grandparents, Theresa...
Peewee Hooks, Sr.
Jan 28, 2026
Mr. Peewee Hooks, Sr., 70, of Twin City passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Oak Park on July 21, 1955, to the late Roy Moxley and Ollie Mae Hooks. Peewee enjoyed fishing and hunting, also working with his hands, he crafted many things from leather and would often be found tinkering and working...
Carolyn Lee Herring Screws
Jan 23, 2026
Mrs. Carolyn Lee Herring Screws, 38, of Swainsboro passed away Friday, January 23, 2026, at her residence. She was born in Walterboro, SC on February 8, 1987, to Daniel George Herring and Angela Shaw Young. She was preceded in death by her father.Carolyn Lee Herring Screws, had a spirit and life about her that was fierce, and full of love.
She...
Donnie Ray Jones
Jan 23, 2026
Mr. Donnie Ray Jones, 56, of Twin City, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026, at his residence. He was born March 14, 1969, in Dublin. Donnie was preceded in death by his father, Willard Jones. He loved motorcycles, working on small engine repairs, fishing and shrimping.
Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Kathy Jones; sons, Donnie Ray Jones, Jr., Donnie...
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