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Eddie Walker
Oct 4, 2026
Mr. Eddie Walker, 77, passed away on October 4, 2026, at PruittHealth Swainsboro.
Eddie was born in 1949 and was the oldest of seven children. He was a jokester, always smiling and laughing, but he would give you the shirt off of his back if you needed it. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing or watching westerns.
He is preceded in...
Quantiana Rasheka Lovette
Oct 4, 2026
Mrs. Quantiana Rasheka Royal Lovette, 37, of Statesboro passed away Sunday, October 4, 2026, at WellStar Medical Center in Augusta. She was born on July 4, 1989, in Swainsboro to Marion Elizabeth Shanks and Darriel Royal, Sr. Quantiana was preceded in death by her mother; brother, Eric Foreman; papa, Johnnie Royal, Sr.
To know her was to love her. Quantiana was...
Rearcie Brantley Mercer
Oct 3, 2026
Mrs. Rearcie Brantley Mercer, 89, of Swainsboro passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Community Hospice in Vidalia. She was born on September 13, 1937, in Summertown to the late James Brantley and Leatta Gunns Brantley. Rearcie lived a life filled with love, kindness, and purpose, leaving a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
She was...
Robert "Bob" Douglas Reed
Sep 28, 2026
Mr. Robert “Bob” Douglas Reed, 85, of Twin City passed away Monday, September 28, 2026, at his residence. He was born on August 29, 1941, in Union Township, Hunterdon Co., New Jersey to the late Virgil Robert Reed and Ruth Naomi France Reed. Bob was a veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Carla Reed of Twin City; son Robert “Bobby”...
Patsy Elaine Rogers
Sep 26, 2026
With our hearts heavy, we would like to share the passing of Patsy E. Rogers, 62, of Swainsboro, Ga, on the date of September 25th, 2026.
Patsy was born on April 28, 1964, to the late Ruth and John “Butterball” Burris, both of Kite, Ga. She was preceded in death by her sister, Lisa A. Nasworthy, and her brother John E....
Teresa Ann Ely
Sep 26, 2026
Mrs. Teresa Ann Ely, 65, of Dellwood, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Emanuel Medical Center. She was born September 22, 1961, in Dudley, Georgia, to the late Felton Doyle Colter and Alma M. Williams King.
Teresa had a true gift for teaching, and it was one of the great passions of her life. She taught at Pentecostal Lighthouse Christian...
Lawrence Hare
Sep 24, 2026
Mr. Lawrence Hare, 81, of Swainsboro passed away Thursday, September 24, 2026 at Emanuel County Nursing Home. He was born on March 5, 1945, in Alabama.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Lula Bell Turner Hare; wife, Elizabeth Saunders Hare.
Mr. Hare was a truck driver for many years and an avid race fan. He enjoyed riding his Harley motorcycle,...
Minh "Binh" Thanh Phan
Sep 21, 2026
Mr. Minh “Binh” Thanh Phan, 48, of Swainsboro passed away September 21, 2026. He was born on September 11, 1978, in Gloverville, NY to Binh Thanh Phan and Jeanette Sue Ashley.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Jeanette Sue Ashley; brother, John Marvin Brady.
He loved tattoos and drawings, pouring his creativity into everything he touched. More than anything, he...
Bobby Copeland
Sep 15, 2026
Mr. Bobby Copeland, 67, of Swainsboro passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 15, 2026. He was born on December 22, 1958, in Swainsboro to the late Ismay Copeland and Velma Kight Copeland.
Bobby drove a truck for many years. He was of the Baptist faith. He had a fondness for chocolate ice cream and McDonalds. More than anything he...
Kenneth L Harper
Sep 14, 2026
Mr. Kenneth L. Harper, 86, of Midville passed away Monday, September 14, 2026, at his residence. He was born on March 29, 1940, in Millen to the late Orin Kenneth Harper and Kate Eloise Johnson Harper. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Tara Hutchison.
Mr. Kenneth Harper was a good man whose kind heart and friendly nature...
Gage Patterson Futrill
Sep 13, 2026
Mr. Gage Patterson Futrill, 26, of Savannah passed away on September 13, 2026.
Gage was born in Swainsboro, Georgia, to parents Melinda Hall and John Futrill. An avid gamer, he first enjoyed games with his sisters and brothers. Gage played tuba for the Swainsboro Middle School and Swainsboro High School bands. He participated twice in the Fine Arts Summer Academy, sponsored...
Dovie Bush
Sep 13, 2026
Ms. Dovie Bush (commonly known as Dove), 76, of Swainsboro passed away Sunday, September 13, 2026, at her residence. She was born on January 6, 1950, in Swainsboro to the late Charlie Ezra Bush and Lucille Giles Bush.
Dovie was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Patricia Moseley; brothers, Buck Bush, Leroy Bush, Kenneth Bush, Dalton Bush and Glynn Bush.
She...
Mary Ann Henry Peebles
Sep 7, 2026
Ms. Mary Ann Henry Peebles, 59, of Kite passed away Monday, September 7, 2026, at her residence. She was born on April 12, 1967, in Swainsboro to Lake Watson Henry and Glenda Marie Thomas Henry. Mary was preceded in death by her father and grandson, Landon DeLoach.
She was the kind of woman you never had to wonder if she cared—she...
Jessie James Owens, Jr.
Sep 7, 2026
Mr. Jessie James Owens, Jr., 62, of Swainsboro passed away Sunday, September 7, 2026, at his residence. He was born on July 2, 1964, in Swainsboro to Jessie James Owens, Sr. and Barbara Jean Tanner Owens. Jessie was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Jean Tanner Owens and brother, Robert Wayne Owens.
He was a proud 1984 graduate of Swainsboro...
Grady Donald Shirey, Jr.
Sep 3, 2026
Mr. Grady Donald Shirey, Jr., 54, of Perry, GA, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2026 in Kite, GA. He was born on June 18, 1972 to Grady Donald Shirey, Sr. and Geri Brady Shirey Truitt.
His is preceded in death by his father, Grady Donald “Don” Shirey, Sr., and a brother, Jason Shirey.
Grady Shirey was a man you would never forget;...
Brenda Edenfield Turner
Aug 31, 2026
Ms. Brenda Edenfield Turner, 74, of Soperton, passed away Monday, August 31, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia. She was born on June 29, 1952, in Swainsboro to the late Richard Edenfield, Jr. and Juanita Moxley Edenfield.
Ms. Turner was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Billy Edenfield.
Brenda’s life was defined by a nurturing spirit, unconditional love, and...
Wilhelmina S. Walden
Aug 31, 2026
Mrs. Wilhelmina S. Walden, 91, of Swainsboro, passed away Monday, August 31, 2026, at her residence. She was born on May 31, 1935, in Wrightsville to the late Willie Barney and Loree Hammock Sweat.
Mrs. Walden was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Patricia Lewis; grandson, Tres Pack; granddaughter, Lisa Randall; siblings, Willie Sweat, Herman Sweat, Marie H. Hammock, Burma...
Brenda Hodge
Aug 30, 2026
Mrs. Brenda Hodge, 72, passed away at her residence in Swainsboro on August 30, 2026.
She was born in 1954 in Florence, SC, to the late Melvis and Joyce Barano Hodge. She lived in Hilton Head for the majority of her life until relocating to Swainsboro in 2019 with her daughter.
She was a woman whose greatest joy came from the simple...
Jason Alan Johnson
Aug 30, 2026
Mr. Jason Alan Johnson, 54, of Swainsboro, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Doctor’s Hospital in Augusta, GA, after an extended illness. He was born on December 3, 1971, to Richard A. Johnson of Garfield and Sara J. Johnson Claxton of Swainsboro.
An honor graduate, STAR student, of his graduating class of 1990 at Emanuel County Institute in Twin City.
While...
Rosella B. Anthony
Aug 30, 2026
Mrs. Rosella B. Anthony, 68, of Lyons passed away Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Meadows Park Health & Rehab in Vidalia. She was born on April 28, 1958, in Vidalia to the late Willie James Bennett, Sr. and Lillie Mae Young Bennett. Mrs. Rosella was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Shirley Bennett, Alberta Bennett; brothers, Willie James Bennett,...
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