All Obituaries

Celebrating the Life of Ms.Cheryl Lanette Blair   On Monday  July 19, 2021, our beloved, Ms. Cheryl Lanette Blair went home to be with the Lord.  Cheryl was raised by her beloved late great grandparents Fannie Singleton and Willie Mathis. The granddaughter of the Late Mattie Blair and Matthew & Minnie Pearl Bright. Cheryl, was a graduate of Swainsboro High School in the class of 1987, and a native of Swainsboro, Georgia.     Early in...

Mr. Garnell Shedrick, was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Isador  Shedrick &  Lodis  Mae  "McNear"  Shedrick. Garnell passed away on Monday July 5th 2021. He was a native of Emanuel County, and a graduate of the Emanuel County Schools.  Garnell was born on June 29,1960. He was a retired veteran, where he served 23 years in the Army National Guard, with a rank of  E-4. He also worked at Wyan Battle Lumber Co. in Wadley,  Georgia...

From Time February 4, 2021 to Eternity July 8, 2021 Mollie  Lee  Davis  was  born  on  a  wonderful  February  4,  1932  to  Mr.  Peter  Davis  and  Mrs.  Bessie  Howard Davis in Jenkins County. The Lord blessed her with five birth children, Jackie Smith Davis (Heaven), Betty  Davis  Ellison (Heaven),  Henry  Eugene  Davis (Heaven),  Jannie  Davis...

Sister Lurie Lee Pullens, the Matriarchof this family, gather her wings July 1, 2021 after an extended illness.She was born August 1926, to her parents Clifford and Laura Mae Bivins of Wrightsville, Georgia. She later moved to Swainsboro, Georgia, where she attended the Emanuel County school system. Sister Pullens was a member of Coleman Chapel A.M.E. Church, where she served on the Trustee Board, Jethro Council #1, and many other organizations. For several years, she was employed at...

George Leonard Chance, known as "Leonard and Chance" by family and friends, passed away on June 24, 2021, at the ageof 60. He was born to the Mr. Bobby Chance, Sr. and Mrs. Christine Perry Chance of Brunswick, Georgia. Mr. Chance attended the Glynn County School System, and graduated from  Truett McConnell College in Cleveland, Georgia, with an associates degree in Business. He was also certified in Heating and Air Conditioning Repair. Later in life, he made his...

Deacon John Wesley Woods, Sr. departed this life and was called from labor to reward on June 9,2021.John, also affectionately known to some as “Johnnie” and “Dec.” was born in Emanuel County, Ga on April 30, 1947 to the late Gertrude Connor Woods and Orzia Woods, Sr. He is a 1966 graduate of Emanuel County Elementary and High School. Following high school he served two years in the United States Military where he received the National Defense Service Medal, Good...

Mr. Thomas Lee Lockett, Jr., son of the late Mr. Thomas, Sr., and Mrs. Lillie Bell Lockett, was born on May 16, 1943, in Fort Valley, Georgia.He grew up in Soperton, Georgia, and later moved to Macon, Georgia. Mr. Lockett had a passion for making vehicles work, and other hobbies as well. He was a self-employed mechanic for years.  He was preceded in death by a brother, Leo Gillis, two sisters, Doris Lockett, Audrey Mincey., one son, Johnathon Lockett, two daughters, Emily, and Tracy...

Mrs. Gladys "Pearl" Watkins was born October 8, 1936, to the late Horis Johnson and the late Magnolia Johnson. She left this earthly home and took her heavenly flight on Thursday, May 20, 2021. The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Pearl. She loved to fish and spend time in the kitchen, creating delicious meals for her family. She was a dedicated mother. She treasured her children and embraced her time with them. She was also a foster parent for many years. She...