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Eloyse Henry Farrow
Jul 22, 2026
Mrs. Eloyse H. Farrow, 80, of Swainsboro passed away July 22, 2026, at her residence. She was born on January 12, 1946, in Swainsboro to the late Wylie D. Henry and Hattie Athine Kersey Henry. Eloyse was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Don Farrow; son, Rico Farrow; brother, Herb Henry; sisters, Evelyn Tillett and Gayle Rainwater.
She was a...
Virginia Ambrosio Mendoza
Jul 21, 2026
Mrs. Virginia Ambrosio Mendoza, 75, of Swainsboro passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at her residence. She was born on September 9, 1950, in Oaxaca, Mexico to the late Angel Ambrosio and Dominga Mendoza. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Alfredo Ruiz Olivera.
Virginia will be remembered for her kind heart, gentle spirit, and the love she...
Robertha "Bert" Gadson
Jul 20, 2026
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all them also that love His appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:7-8
Ms. Robertha Gadson, affectionately known...
Debra Kay Geller
Jul 19, 2026
Mrs. Debra Kay Geller, 64, of Swainsboro passed away Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Twin City Trails. She was born on November 8, 1961, in Danville, IL to the late George Pine and Elizabeth “Libby” Driver. Debra was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Albert Geller; grandson, Weston Geller; brother, Danny Pine.
She is survived by her sons, Justin Geller...
Rufus "Tump" Henry Herrington
Jul 18, 2026
Mr. Rufus H. “Tump” Herrington, 74, of Kite passed away on July 18, 2026, at Emanuel Medical Center. He was born on February 25, 1952, in Dublin to the late Arthur Herrington and Louise Shepard Herrington.
Mr. Herrington is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sue Herrington; brothers, William Herrington, Lee Herrington; sisters, Harriett Taylor, Joann Williams.
Rufus “Tump” Henry Herrington...
Bridget Marie Layne
Jul 17, 2026
Bridget Marie Bragg Layne, 59, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026, at the McGraw Center Community Hospice in Jacksonville, Florida, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born Bridget Marie Bragg on July 26, 1966, in Atlanta, she entered the world four minutes before her beloved twin sister, Gidget (Maybin). She was the eldest of four children born to John...
Martha Dudley Lamb
Jul 16, 2026
Mrs. Martha Dudley Lamb, 78, of Kite passed away on July 16, 2026, at Wellstar in Augusta after a brief illness. She was born on May 22, 1948, in Adrian to the late J.D. Dudley and Ida Pearl Stewart Dudley.
Mrs. Martha is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Graham Lamb; sisters, Rosa Pearl Hester, Nell Daniel; brothers, Tommy Dudley,...
James Watson Boatright
Jul 15, 2026
Mr. James Watson Boatright, age 70, passed away on July 15, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
James served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1974 until 1977, and after active duty he served in the Georgia Air National Guard until 2004, completing over thirty years of service to our country.
He worked as an investigator...
Josephine Kirkland
Jul 13, 2026
Ms. Josephine Kirkland, 58, of Swainsboro passed away Monday, July 13, 2026. She was born on June 8, 1968, in Swainsboro to the late Rollie Kirkland and Ruthie Mae Kirkland. Josephine was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Eliza Kirkland.
She is survived by her sisters; Emma Jean Butler (Jacob), Annie Ruth Kirkland, Frankie Mae Kirkland (Gary), Lillie Bell...
Harry Lanier Helmly
Jul 10, 2026
Mr. Harry Lanier Helmly, 94, passed away on July 10, 2026 in Metter at Azalea Health & Rehabilitation.
He was born in Columbia, SC and raised in Effingham county, to the late Zannie and Eunice Helmly. He was employed with Southern Railroad for twenty-five years, while serving in the Army National Guard and after this he began his own business, running...
Carolyn Tillman Habersham
Jul 8, 2026
Mrs. Carolyn Tillman Habersham, 69, of Swainsboro passed away on July 8, 2026, at her residence. She was born on September 19, 1956, in Swainsboro to the late Herbert Tillman and Mary Lee Corley Tillman.
For more than 60 years, Carolyn was a faithful and devoted member of Smith Grove Baptist Church of Swainsboro Ga. She attended Swainsboro High School and...
James Nicolos Waugh
Jul 5, 2026
Mr. James “Nicky” Nicolos Waugh, 30, of Augusta passed away Sunday July 5, 2026. He was born on January 3, 1996, in Statesboro to Sue Edra Perez-Lopez (Pedro).
Nicky was preceded in death by his grandparents, Betty and James Waugh and brother, Jacob Waugh.
Nicky is survived by his mother, Sue Edra Perez-Lopez (Pedro) of Lyons; cousins, Carol Mann, Christy Steele (Todd),...
Barbara Ann Whitt
Jul 5, 2026
Mrs. Barbara Ann Whitt, 71, of Swainsboro, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Community Hospice in Vidalia.
Born on June 1, 1955, in Greensboro, North Carolina, Barbara was the daughter of the late Robert Lee Whitt and Helen Ann Speer Whitt. She dedicated many years of service as a shift supervisor at Capro, where she was known for...
Bobby "Russell" Jones Sr.
Jul 5, 2026
Mr. Bobby “Russell” Jones, Sr., 72, of Dellwood, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 5, 2026, after an extended illness, surrounded by his loving family.
Russell was born on February 17, 1954, in Louisville to the late Howard Russell Jones and Christine Austin Jones. He attended school in Wadley and Lumberton, NC, where he enjoyed playing baseball and...
Billy M. Trull, Sr.
Jul 4, 2026
Mr. Billy M. Trull, Sr.,80, of Swainsboro, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at his residence surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a lifetime of memories and a legacy of hard work, faith, and devotion. He was born on November 13, 1945, in Oak Park to the late William L. Trull and Effie Hudson Trull.
He is...
Julia Moxley Gaston
Jun 30, 2026
Mrs. Julia Gaston, 93, passed away on June 30, 2026, at the Emanuel County Medical Center, in the presence
of her loving family. She was born on May 21, 1933, in Wadley to the late Frank Harold Moxley and Dorothy Eloise King Moxley.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Wayne “Sonny” Gaston, her parents, and brothers, Frank Moxley and...
Martha Kimbrough Mulling
Jun 26, 2026
With heavy hearts, Martha (Marti) Kimbrough Mulling, mommy, has passed away at the young age of 71, June 26,2026. She was born in Baxley Georgia to the late Claude Reddish Mulling and Betty Kimbrough Mulling, on March 31, 1955.
On Valentine's Day 1973, Marti met the love of her life, John Oscar Nesmith. John was born June 21, 1952, to the...
Barbara Stevens
Jun 25, 2026
Barbara Ann Stevens, 78, of Swainsboro, Georgia, entered into the presence of her Savior on Thursday, June 25, 2026. While much of Barbara's life story remains unknown, the chapters that were written during her time at Emanuel County Nursing Home were filled with love, friendship, laughter, and the unwavering compassion of those who became her family.
Barbara possessed a childlike spirit...
Gayle Gregory Rainwater
Jun 25, 2026
Mrs. Gayle Gregory Rainwater, 82, of Swainsboro passed away, Thursday, June 25, 2026, at her residence. She was born on April 11, 1944, in Swainsboro to the late Wylie D. Henry and Hattie Athine Kersey Henry.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Bill Gregory and Don Rainwater; brother, Herb Henry; sister, Evelyn Tillett.
Gayle loved to laugh and entertain...
Patricia "Pat" Coleman Lincoln
Jun 24, 2026
Mrs. Patricia “Pat” Coleman Lincoln, 80, of Swainsboro passed away, Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Piedmont Hospital in Augusta. She was born on July 26, 1945, in Oak Park to the late Lee Coleman and Thelma Williamson Coleman.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Leroy Coleman; and half-sisters, Virginia Humphries, Bonnie Reynolds.
Pat was a kind and humble woman...
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