Obituary Listing

Oct 14, 2021

My Son: Robert Lee Phillips III, known by family and friends as "Head", first opened his eyes on April 10, 1988. He was born the fourth child and second sone of thirteen siblings. Head was loved by all, liked by many, and known to some. He was a great father to JaRobert Lee Phillips of Denver, Colorado. Head was also...

Oct 6, 2021

Sis. Gerry Booker Teagle was called from her earthly home on Wednesday, Oct 6, 2021 from the Augusta University Hospital. Sis. Teagle was born on May 29, 1956 to Mrs. Dora M. Booker and the late, Dec. James Booker. She was reared in Swainsboro GA and attended the Emanuel County School System where she graduated in 1974. After graduation, she...

Sep 24, 2021

Keyshona departed this earthly life after a prolonged illness on September 24, 2021. She joined First African Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Clarence Williams at the age of 10. She was a graduate of the CHS Class of 1995. Her desire to help those whom she came into contact with exemplified Keyshona's beautiful personality. After relocating to...

Sep 22, 2021

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Sep 11, 2021

Jeffery Williams was born to the late Willie Mae Williams and the late Otis Collins on October 27. 1960. He attended Historic Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church at an early age. He worked at Claxton Fruit Cake for several years. He also found enjoyment in being a DJ and barbecuing for the community. He was preceded in death by two brothers:...

Sep 11, 2021

She was a Woman of God. A Woman of God is fearless in her fight to please God and bring others into the house of the Lord. A Woman of God is worth far more than rubies. A Woman of God lacks nothing of valor. A Woman of God sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her...

Sep 8, 2021

With profound sadness the Mercer-Webb family announces the passing of their beloved Conney Fay, a loving and devoted wife, mother, and friend to all whose lives she touched. On September 8, 2021, she departed this life. She was born October 2, 1967, in Emanuel County, the only daughter of Rearcie Mercer and the late Willie Mercer. After her graduation from...

Sep 7, 2021

Glenda McCoy Fenn, age 67, of Claxton, Georgia, gained her heavenly wings on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Glenda, affectionately called Brenda, by family and friends, was born on December 29, 1953, to the late Ms. Bertha Nell Stevens and the late Reverend Curtis McCoy in Hagan, Georgia. At a young age, Brenda confessed...

Sep 6, 2021

Mrs. Essie Mae Babbs was born on September 29, 1934, in Candler County to the late Mr. Sidney and Mrs. Louise Lawrence Lanier. Mrs. Babbs completed her GED during her adult years. She retired from the Candler County Board of Education approximately twenty years ago. Mrs. Babbs accepted Christ into her life at an early age. She was a devoted...

Aug 31, 2021

Mr. Frederick Collins departed this life on August 31, 2021 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro, Georgia after suffering a short illness. He was born in Evans County Georgia on March 1, 1943 to the late Mr. Artis Lee Collins and the late Mrs. Ruby Lightfoot Collins. He joined The First African Baptist Church at an early age,...

Aug 29, 2021

Mr. Samuel "Duke" Murphy was born on January 5, 1946, to the late Mr. John Murphy and the late Mrs. Minnie Lee Boston Murphy. He departed this life on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at the age of seventy five, after a short illness. Samuel attended school at Emanuel County Elementary and High School in Swainsboro, Georgia. At a young age,...

Aug 17, 2021

Eppie Mae Byrd Brown, daughter of the late Houston and Bertha Bacon Byrd, was born on December 23, 1935. At an early age she joined Sams Creek Missionary Baptist Church. Eppie graduated from the Candler County Training School in Metter, Georgia. After graduating, she moved to Florida before relocating to Queens, New York where she met and married the late...

Aug 17, 2021

Varnell Johnson, Jr. entered into eternal rest on August 17, 2021. He was born on September 25, 1962 to the late Mr. Varnell Johnson, Sr. and the late Flossie Thomas Johnson. Varnell graduated high school from ECI in Twin City, Georgia and later moved to Miami, Florida. He was employed with Ranger Construction. Varnell is survived by one son, Varnell...

Aug 3, 2021

"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trust, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never...

Jul 24, 2021

Mrs. Robertha Byrd McClain, age 81, was granted her angel wings on Saturday, July 24, 2021. She was born December 9, 1939 to the late Houston and Bertha Bacon Byrd. Robertha was the youngest of eight children. Six of her siblings preceded her in death: John Brook Byrd, Warnell Byrd, Bernice B. Byrd, Geneva Byrd Gibson, Ronald Georgie, and Lottie...

Jun 25, 2021

Mrs. Jeannell Johnson Jackson was born on March 11, 1961 in Emanuel County to the late Mr. Joseph Sr. and Mrs. Mary Walton Johnson. She graduated from the Emanuel County School System. Jeannell accepted Christ in her life while in Jacksonville, FL. She was employed by Zaxby's Restaurant for many years. On May 24, 2017, she joined hands in marriage...

Jun 16, 2021

Mr. Artis Ford was born on April 13, 1956 to the late Mr. James and Mrs. Shirley Whitehead Ford and was the youngest of six born to this union. On June 16th, 2021 Artis entered into eternal rest at Candler County Hospital in Metter, Georgia. Artis, also known as "Tootsie Pop" as he was called, attended the Emanuel County School...

Jun 3, 2021

Mrs. Tesha Laton Wright McCormick was born in Metter, Georgia on February 25, 1969 to Mr. John Henry Williams and Ms. J. Susanne Wright. She attended the public schools of Candler county and was a member of the graduating Class of 1988. After graduating from high school, Tesha attended Swainsboro Technical College. She later married Burnell McCormick and they resided...

May 31, 2021

Mrs. Cheryl Brown Mincey, a devoted wife and loving mother, was called home on May 31, 2021. Cheryl was born on July 2, 1964, in Claxton, Georgia, to Sandy Brown, Jr. and Doris Brown (née Bacon). She received her education in Evans County Schools and her Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Georgia Southwestern State University. She retired from the...