All Obituaries

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...

Bettye Jean Young, daughter of Charlie Young and Daisy Mae (Hall) Young was born October 1, 1936, in Swainsboro, Georgia. She entered eternal rest on Monday, May 17, 2021 after a brief illness. Bettye was affectionately called 'Ms. Bettye" and everyone always said she was the sweetest person. She was known as the lady by the dressing room in Walmart. Everyone loved her smile. She spent her formative years travelling back and forth between Swainsboro, Georgia and Florida with...

Jean, as she was affectionately called by family and friends, was born October 7, 1953, to the late Tealang Lloyd, Sr. and Iomia Harmon Lloyd. She entered into eternal rest of Tuesday, May 11, 2021, following a brief illness. Jean was a native of Swainsboro, Georgia, where she attended the public schools of Emanuel County. After leaving Swainsboro, she spent most of her adult life in the New Jersey area. After relocating back to Swainsboro, she reunited with the Greater St. James Missionary...

Mosley's Funeral Home in charge of services for Mr.Milton Griffin, Sr., 74, of Syracuse, New York  passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Central Nursing Home after a brief illness. In adherence of GA COVID-19 precautions, attendees are required to wear masks, and obtain social distancing.

Chairman Deacon Elmo Mcquater “Mightymo” May 3, 1946 - April 24, 2021 Elmo Mcquater was born May 3, 1946 in Emanuel County, Georgia to the late Beulah Williams and John Henry Mcquater. He departed this life on the morning of April 24, 2021. Elmo was amember of Cooper Baptist Church in Twin City,GA where he was ordained as Deacon on December 11, 1994 and later on May 25, 2014 he became Chairman Deacon. Elmo really loved his church home and was devoted to the upkeep of the...

Billy (Weaver) Silas was born on September 11, 1960 in Twin City Georgia to the late Ms. Lillie Mae Silas and the late Mr. Nodie Weaver. After a brief illness, on Friday April 23, 2021 he slipped away to answer a call that was whispered to him by our Father in Heaven. Billy fell asleep in the “Arms of Jesus,” Our Lord and Savior, without hesitation Billy was educated in the Emanuel County School System. He served in the  armed forces  for a few years. After his family...