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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...
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...
Shirley Brown Crawford
Feb 13, 2026
Mrs. Shirley Brown Crawford, 90, passed away at her daughter’s home in Gainesville, Georgia on February 13, 2026.
Shirley was born January 13, 1936 in Twin City to the late James Roscoe and Marguerite Hall Brown. She was the valedictorian at Emanuel County Institute, and attended Georgia Southern University (formerly Georgia Teachers College) for two years before moving onto graduate from...
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...
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