Rev. Johnny Levant
Feb 27, 2024
Reverend Johnny Levant was born on July 10, 1937 in the farming town of Screven, Georgia. As a young child he accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his savior and began his walk with God. Reverend Johnny Levant graduated from Wayne County Training High School in 1957. He excelled in academics and sports as a participant of the football and...
Weldon Smith
Feb 20, 2024
Early on February 20, 2024, Weldon Smith ascended to heaven to join our Lord and Savior. He was born on February 1, 1957, to the late Deacon Roosevelt Smith Sr. and Amanda Lee Smith in Claxton, Georgia. He graduated from Claxton High School. Following his studies, Weldon became an Insurance Agent and was known as the first African American male...
Keon Mack
Feb 19, 2024
On Monday evening, February 19, 2024, Bro. Keon Travelle (Boo) Mack departed this life and was called to his eternal home after a brief illness. He was born August 11, 1981 in Emanuel County to Ms. Sarah A. Mack and Mr. Curtis Gordon. Bro. Keon Mack was a 1999 graduate of Emanuel County Institute. He became a member of First...
Thelma Jones
Feb 10, 2024
Mrs. Thelma Lucille Whitfield Jones was born on June 1, 1926, to the late Mr. William Henry Whitfield and the late Mrs. Ella Lavester Blount Whitfield. Born and raised in Tattnall County, she had five additional siblings: Ella Mae Whitfield, Marvie Lee Whitfield, Minnie Ruth Whitfield Powell, Samuel B. Whitfield, and William Henry Whitfield, Jr. She was joined in Holy...
Earl Seloy Bacon
Jan 12, 2024
Earl Seloy Bacon was born on November 6, 1936 to the late Georgia and Lorin W. Bacon in Claxton, Georgia. At an early age, Earl joined Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church in Pembroke, Georgia, and he would always attend Jerusalem when he returned home. He graduated in 1957 from Evans County High School, home of the Longhorns, in Claxton, Georgia. Earl...
Joseph W. Brown
Jan 3, 2024
Mr. Joseph W. Brown was born on August 5, 1951, in Metter, Georgia to the late Mr. Joseph C. and Mrs. Mary Brooks Brown. He accepted Christ into his life at an early age and became a member of Rountree Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Over the years, Joseph served his church faithfully as a member of the Choir and as...
Robert "Bob" Williams
Dec 22, 2023
Mr. Robert "Bob" Williams was born March 5, 1947, in Stillmore, Georgia to the late Mr. LeRoy and Mrs. Mamie L. Williams. He attended and graduated from Emanuel County High School, Home of the Rattlers, in 1965. After graduation, he relocated to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and was employed by the Philadelphia Transit Authority for a number of years. He was also...
Gail Dean Morgan Butler
Dec 22, 2023
Mrs. Gail Morgan Butler was born on December 21, 1957, in Claxton (Evans County), Georgia to the late Theron and Dorothy Morgan. Gail was a member of the Claxton High School graduating Class of 1976. After graduation, she continued her education at Swainsboro Area Vocational-Technical School where she earned her Business Education (Clerical) Diploma on June 7, 1979. She accepted...
Hazel Davis Moore
Dec 19, 2023
Hazel Davis Moore 82, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 19th 2023 at Community Hospice of Vidalia after an extended illness. Hazel was born May 18th 1941 in Metter GA to the late Garfield Davis Sr and Pecola Stringfield Davis in Metter GA. Hazel was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was a firm believer...
Mattie Mae Archie
Dec 6, 2023
On Wed, December 6, 2023, Mrs. Mattie Mae Archie departed this life peacefully. She was born July 1, 1927, in Emanuel County, Georgia to the late Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Burnett. Mattie Mae was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Aaron Archie, Sr; a son, Roger Lee Burnett; a stepson, Aaron Archie, Jr.; a grandson, Charles "Ikie" Burnett, Jr.;...
Lizzie Mae Alvin
Nov 17, 2023
Lizzie Mae Alvin was born in Millen, Georgia on August 4, 1944 to the late Mr. James and Mrs. Agnes Joiner-Scott. She departed this life on Friday, November 17, 2023 at Azalea Health & Rehabilitation Center in Metter. She attended Willow Hill School in Portal, then later transferred to William James High School in Statesboro, Georgia. She was employed by...
Desse Ervin Davis, Sr.
Oct 16, 2023
Born and reared in Swainsboro, Desse Ervin Davis Sr. touched the lives of many all over Emanuel County and beyond through his many years in education and public service. He was born April 30, 1938 in Swainsboro, the son of the late Mr. Carlos and Mrs. Bessie Lucille Davis. His father was killed when he was a toddler, so Davis...
Roy Daniel Brown
Oct 1, 2023
The late Collis and Lola Mae Brown welcomed a beautiful baby boy on December 1, 1948 in Daisy, Georgia and named him Roy Daniel Brown. Roy was the 2nd child of six children. Later on in life, Roy was raised by Johnny and Bertha Brown. At an early age, Roy joined the St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church in Daisy, Georgia....
Frances Young Williams
Sep 29, 2023
Early on September 27, 2023 Frances Vernell Williams ascended to heaven to join our Lord and Savior. She was born on February 23, 1938, to the late General and Susie Young. She graduated as Salutatorian of her class at Reidsville High School. Following her studies, she attended Georgia Southern College. She then enjoyed several years as a Paraprofessional at Reidsville...
Antony Lawrence
Sep 27, 2023
Antony "Tony" Fitzgerald Lawrence was born to Leola Myra Joyner and Rosie Lawrence on January 10, 1966, in Swainsboro, Ga. He accepted Jesus Christ as his savior, as a young man and served God faithfully in several capacities over the years. He was a worshipper, a musician, and a minister. A great man of faith, he lived a joy filled...
Donald Earl "Deuce" Teagle Ii
Sep 10, 2023
Brother Donald Earl Teagle II was called from his earthly home on September 10, 2023. On February 23, 1985, Donald Earl Teagle II born in Swainsboro Georgia to Donald Earl Teagle and the late Gerry Booker Teagle. Donald, who was affectionately known as "Deuce", attended school in Swainsboro Georgia and was a graduate of the Swainsboro High School Class of...
Rev. Garry Lamont Griswold
Sep 8, 2023
A Time to Be Born:On a wonderful day, April 22, 1960, Garry Lamont Griswold was born in Brooklyn, New York to Mr. James Richard Griswold and Mrs. Verna Mae Griswold Core. Garry was married to the love of his life Gloria Jane Becton in April of 1982, until his passing on September 8, 2023. A Time for Every Purpose under...
Martha Elizabeth Seay Wilkerson
Sep 3, 2023
The Legacy of Our Mom On February 6, 1943, the Lord blessed the late Jessie Seay, Jr. and the late Charlie Mae Jones Seay with a beautiful baby girly name Martha Elizabeth in Tattnall County, Georgia. Martha entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at Evans Memorial Hospital, Claxton, Georgia. At an early age, Martha accepted Jesus Christ...
Virginia Monroe Rackins
Aug 30, 2023
Virginia Monroe Rackins was born on September 15, 1967, to the parentage of the late Maeola Pauldo and Willie Monroe, Sr. in Swainsboro, Georgia. She was reared in the love and care of Mamie Pierce. Virgina was a member of Bethlehem Temple Worship Center in Midville, Georgia where she served as a faithful and dedicated member until her health failed....
