All Obituaries

Lucy Mae Young was born on September 28, 1932 to the late Porter and Beulah Bynes in Burke County, Georgia. After 90 years of life, she gained her wings and her loving spirit transitioned to be with the Lord on November 23, 2022. At an early age, she accepted Christ as her Savior and became a faithful member of Antioch Rock Creek Baptist Church. She graduated from high school in 1950. In 1955, Lucy was united in holy matrimony to John C. Young, Sr and from that union eight children were...

Willie T. Royal better known as "Doug", was born in Swainsboro, Georgia, on September 9, 1943, to the late Dock Royal and Lena Hannah Royal. Willie attended public schools in Emanuel County for his formal education. After graduating, he moved to New Jersey, and began working as a Food Service Worker, for Greystone Psychiatric Hospital. At age of 19, Willie developed a passion for golf. He won numerous of golf tournaments, and received many trophies. Willie frequently stated that...

Until We Meet Again, Just Pray.         Elder Eddie Worthen passed away at his home on Sunday, October 30, 2022, in Swainsboro, Georgia. He was born to the late Thomas Worthen and Hattie May Tillman Worthen on September 12, 1934, in Johnson County, Georgia.         Elder Worthen attended the Johnson County School System. He later became a Roofing Contractor and worked hard for many years. In 1986 Eddie married Jacqueline Worthen.    ...

      On October 23, 2022, Mrs. Carolyn “Jewel” Allen Dekle, 68, passed away after an extended illness. Mrs. Dekle was born in Swainsboro, Georgia, to Roy Frank Allen and Beatrice Brown Allen, whom preceded her in death.      Mrs. Dekle was a caregiver for over 40 years. She was employed by United Hospice of Swainsboro for over 13 years. She was a private sitter for many years after she retired from the workforce. She had a passion for helping...

  Arthur Lee Williams, Jr. was born on December 5, 1980, to the late Arthur Lee Williams, Sr. and Peggy Woods. Early Sunday morning, October 2, 2022, Arthur was called home. He lived his early childhood in Summertown, Georgia. He also attended school in Summertown. He loved to grill and enjoyed spending time hanging around family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Lee Williams, Sr., infant son, Benjamin Williams, and uncle, Percey Woods. Arthur leaves...