Chapman Funeral Home

12/10/2025

Amber Nichole Fields

Ms. Amber Nichole Fields, 34, of Swainsboro passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025, at her residence. She was born on July 16, 1991, in Swainsboro to Jeremy Fields and Paula Driggers Akins. Amber was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, James Driggers; paternal grandfather, Billy Fields; maternal great-grandmother, Helen Joiner.

Amber was a RN at Jenkins County Medical Center. She was a devoted and caring nurse to every patient she met. She received many nominations for the DAISY award, which she took great pride in. She was a smart, compassionate, and loving daughter, sister, aunt and friend to all. She enjoyed spending time with family and attending all of the activities her nieces were in. She was bright light in a cold dark world, and she will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her mother, Paula Akins (Dave) of Twin City; father, Jeremy Fields of Swainsboro; maternal grandmother, Shirley Driggers of Swainsboro; paternal grandmother, June Johnson; brother, Austin Fields (Debbie) of Swainsboro; sisters, Lauren Kerbo (John) of Twin City, Lindsey Akins of Claxton; nieces, Amelia Taylor, Austyn Fields, Elizabeth Kerbo; nephew, Tyler Fields; special friend, Robbie Bailes; fur baby, Cooper; several uncles, aunts, cousins and many friends.

Funeral Services will be Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Chapman Funeral Home with Reverend Morris Brantley officiating. Interment will follow the service at Driggers Family Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Friday, December 12, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Chapman Funeral Home.

Pallbearers are John Kerbo, Randy Love, Austin Fields, John Mabry, Nicky Drake, Robbie Bailes and Rodney Sellers.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com.

Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of the arrangements for Ms. Amber Nichole Fields, 34, of Swainsboro.

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12/06/2025

Reminder: Celebration of Remembrance is tomorrow, Sunday Dec 7th at 3:00 pm. Hope to see you there.

You are invited to attend our Celebration of Remembrance on December 7th at 3:00 PM at Chapman Funeral Home.
We hope you can join us as we honor and remember our loved ones. Call us at 478-237-3800 with any questions.

12/04/2025

Tim Scott Campbell, Sr.

Mr. Tim Scott Campbell, Sr., 77, of Metter passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025, at his residence. He was born in 1948 in Denver, Colorado, and grew up in Swainsboro, Georgia, where he spent his childhood alongside his brother, Tex. Mr. Campbell was a 1966 graduate

of Swainsboro High School. In 1968, he answered the call to serve his country by enlisting in

the United States Marine Corps. He served in Vietnam during the late 1960s, and his service

to his country remained a source of quiet pride throughout his life. After returning home from Vietnam, he married the love of his life, Donna. Together they made their home in Twin City, Georgia, where they were blessed with three children. Tim and Donna shared 55 years of marriage, building a life rooted in faith, family, and commitment. Mr. Campbell was a devoted member of Twin City First Baptist Church, where he faithfully served as a deacon for many years. He was known as a steady presence, dependable, compassionate, and always willing to lend a hand. A tinkerer at heart, Tim enjoyed fixing things and figuring out how they worked. He also loved spending time outdoors, especially fishing at Clarks Hill. He appreciated simple pleasures: time with family and friends, good conversation, and the quiet satisfaction of a job well done.

Tim was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Tex Gary Campbell; grandson, Jackson Scott Hodgin.

Tim is survived by his wife of 55 years, Donna D. Campbell of Metter; sons, Scott Campbell of North Augusta, South Carolina, Brian Campbell of Atlanta; daughter, Mary Beth Hodgin of Statesboro; grandchildren, Asher Campbell Hodgin, Tessa Reese Hodgin, David Brian Campbell, Jr. and other family members.

Graveside Service will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 8, 2025, at Coleman Cemetery in Twin City with Dr. Stewart Moody officiating.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com.

Chapman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Tim Scott Campbell, Sr., 77, of Metter.

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12/01/2025

You are invited to attend our Celebration of Remembrance on December 7th at 3:00 PM at Chapman Funeral Home.
We hope you can join us as we honor and remember our loved ones. Call us at 478-237-3800 with any questions.

11/29/2025

Darrel Allen Dukes

Darrel A. Dukes, 65, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with lung and heart disease. Born on July 3, 1960, Darrel was the cherished son of Benny T. and Alta Faye Dukes. He was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved sister, Kimberly Diane Dukes.

Darrel’s early life was shaped by the loss of his father at a young age, yet he found strength, comfort, and guidance in the company of his uncles and extended family. Those who knew him well will remember his remarkable gift for storytelling and his vivid recollections of family history, old times, and the people he loved. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed a good laugh.A man who found joy in the simple and the sincere, Darrel treasured days spent fishing, gardening, and visiting with friends. Darrel was retired but had worked for many years in carpentry.Darrel had a deep and abiding love for the Lord and for the beauty of nature. He often reflected that he was grateful for the blessings around him.

He leaves behind his step-brother, Gaines Cannady, Jr., of Dellwood, along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will cherish his memory.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, December 1, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. at Bethesda Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with Elder Lee Price officiating.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com.

Chapman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Darrel Allen Dukes, 65, of Swainsboro.

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11/25/2025

Charlie Hubert Nimmons, III

Charlie Hubert Nimmons III, age 75, of Soperton, passed away on November 24, 2025. He was born on September 1, 1950, and lived a life marked by hard work, dedication, and love for his family.

Charlie was truly a jack of all trades. He took pride in his work and was the owner and operator of Nimmons Foreign Car Sale for many years. Charlie was known for his generous spirit and warm heart. He loved Christmas, cooking, and especially his family.

Charlie is preceded in death by his wife, Melanie Dawn Nimmons; father, Charlie Nimmons Jr.; and mother, Imogene Faulkner Nimmons.

He is survived by his daughter, Denise (Jose) Torres; son, Blake (Jena) Nimmons; brother, Bryan Nimmons; and grandchildren, Evan Torres and Emily Torres.

A graveside service will be held on November 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Boiling Springs Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Vic Fordham officiating.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com.

Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Charlie Hubert Nimmons, III, 75, of Soperton.

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11/21/2025

Oliver "Ray" Coleman

Mr. Oliver “Ray” Coleman, 86, of Swainsboro passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Memorial Health Meadows in Vidalia. He was born July 22, 1939, in Soperton to the late Aster Coleman and Inez Collins Coleman. Ray was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; brother, James Coleman; sister, Geraldine Dowd.

He proudly served in the United States Marines and later in the United States Navy, dedicating years of his life to protecting freedom. His courage carried him through the Vietnam War, where he stood alongside fellow servicemen in one of history’s most challenging conflicts.

Beyond his military service, he will be remembered for his kindness, his willingness to lend a hand, and the countless lives he touched with his compassion. His legacy of selflessness and honor will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Sally W. Coleman of Swainsboro: son, Allen Scott “Buzz” Hill, III; daughters, Raeanna Coleman (Cindy), Elizabeth Bell (Carlo), Terri Smith (Robert); stepsons, Sidney Jordan (Marsha) and Philip Jordan; stepdaughter, Holly Stark (Jeff); sister, Ramona Ross; brother, Bobby Strickland.

Graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Swainsboro City Cemetery with Evangelist Jeff Stark officiating.

The family will receive friends Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. at Chapman Funeral Home.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com.

Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Oliver “Ray” Coleman, 86, of Swainsboro.

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11/19/2025

Martha Ann Hammock Peebles

Mrs. Martha Ann Hammock Peebles, 90, of Swainsboro passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 18, 2025, in her sleep. She was born on December 29, 1934.

She is the daughter of the late Bennie Lee Hammock and Alice Foskey Hammock. Ann was a lifelong resident of Emanuel County. She began playing the piano for church at a young age and played throughout the years. She played for children’s Sunday school and Sunday night service at the First Methodist Church. Ann was in the first 12th grade class to graduate in Georgia and played on a winning basketball team in Adrian 1950 – 1952. She only missed 2 days throughout the 12 years of school. Throughout Mrs. Ann's life she was awarded as Swainsboro's Hometown Hero and Beta Sigma Phi's Woman of the Year.

Ann obtained her nursing license in 1955 and worked with Dr. Robert Moye and Dr. H.R. Frost for 28 years. After they retired, she went to work with home health. She worked with 1st Health Master, Compredence Home Health, Care South, University, Central Ga Hospital in Macon and Rest Care. She retired on 12-15-2020 after 64 total years in healthcare.

Mrs. Peebles was a member of Swainsboro First Methodist Church, where she worked with the children and played the piano. She served in several different ways, including trustee, choir, kitchen, Sunday School Superintendent for years, leader of the Shirley Reid Circle, Communion Steward. She also delivered items to the thrift shop weekly for years for the church.

Her husband worked as a State Patrol and Mrs. Ann cooked many meals for the troopers that worked with him. She was a wonderful seamstress and made many things for people.

She was preceded in death by her parents; stepmother, Tochie S. Hammock; husband, Ernie Peebles; son, Keith Peebles; sisters, Elaine H. Smith, Jackie Carlton, Sharon Whitehead.

Mrs. Peebles is survived by her daughter, Yonna Bailey (John Allen) of Swainsboro; grandson, Jay Bailey (Tiffany) of Hartwell; great-grandchildren, Tenley and Colton Bailey of Hartwell; sister, Martha Flanders (Charles).

Funeral Services will be Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at the First Methodist Church of Swainsboro with Reverend David Unkles officiating.

The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to services.

Pallbearers will be Sam Daniels, Ed Daniels, Milton Gray, Mark Fountain, Stuart Bowen, John Flanders, Randy Tillman, Kim Youmans, and Dr. Danny Moye.

Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Perkins, Lige Moore, Henry Terwilleger, Shirley Reid Women’s Group, and the Seedling Garden Club.

At the family’s request donations may be made to the First Methodist Church of Swainsboro in memory of Mrs. Martha Ann Peebles.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com.

Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Martha Ann Hammock Peebles, 90, of Swainsboro.

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11/18/2025

Franklin Lee Johnson

Mr. Franklin Lee Johnson, 83, of Kite passed away Monday, November 17, 2025, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born on September 12, 1942, in Sandersville to the late William Franklin Johnson and Lois Hood Johnson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline Tapley Johnson, his parents, three sisters, Teresa Holton, Yvonne Woods, Connie Sue Johnson, and three brothers, Anthony Johnson, Pete Johnson, and Timothy Johnson. Franklin was a volunteer fire fighter for several years with Johnson County. He was always tinkering with something; he would tear things up just to fix them. Franklin loved gardening and riding his tractor in the yard. He never forgot a joke and was always smiling.

Franklin was owner and operator of Johnson’s Garage in Swainsboro for many years. After closing his shop, he went to work at Better Built in Kite. He worked there many years before retiring.

He is survived by his daughters, Becky Johnson, Donna Oliveri (Russ), Stephanie Lancaster (John) stepson, Bruce Christopher (Lynn), stepdaughter, Jacqueline “Neecy” Miller (Roy), brother, Jerome Johnson (Beatrice); sister Sara Deborah Claxton (Richard, Jr.); special friend, Donald Peebles; 7 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren; and many friends.

Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 20, 2025, in the chapel of Chapman Funeral Home with Reverend Mark Hardin officiating.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Chapman Funeral Home.

Interment will follow in Rehoboth Baptist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Donald Peebles, Walter Drew, Bryson Rowland, Jay Foskey, Jason Lee, and Johnny Colston.

Honorary pallbearers will be Harry Martin and Johnny Ray Stafford.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com.

Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Franklin Lee Johnson, 83, of Kite.

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11/14/2025

Dolores A. Cooney

Mrs. Dolores A. Cooney, 87, of Swainsboro passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Emanuel Medical Center. She was born June 13, 1938, in Wilkes-Barre, PA to the late Anthony Sava and Sylvia Nekrasz Sava. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Robert Sava.

Mrs. Cooney is survived by her son, Joseph Cooney (Catherine Davenport) of Cheney Washington; daughters, Karen Lebowitz (Isaac) of Alpharetta, Debra Lobel of Swainsboro; grandchildren, Marie Lebowitz, Aaron Lebowitz, Tony Williams, Jessica Olson; great granddaughter, Brooklyn Marchand; her fur babies and other family members.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com.

Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Dolores A Cooney, 87, of Swainsboro.

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11/14/2025

Bobby Jerald Canady

Bobby Jerald Canady, 92, passed peacefully on November 6, 2025, at Lowcountry Community Hospice House in Summerville, South Carolina, following a brief illness.

Bobby was born June 25, 1933, in Emanuel County, Georgia, to the late John Canady and Ethel Johnson Canady. He attended Garfield School. Among his first jobs was at The Varsity Drive-In in Atlanta in 1950. He then worked at the Savannah River Site in Aiken, South Carolina until he was drafted into the United States Army during the Korean War in 1952. He completed basic training at Fort Dix in Trenton, New Jersey and was then stationed at Fort Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska. After serving two years as Private First Class, he was honorably discharged in May of 1956 earning the National Defense Service Medal. After his military service, Bobby began working in the construction industry in the New York/New Jersey/Connecticut Tri-State region. After a few years, he relocated back to Georgia and continued work in the construction industry in the Atlanta Metro area. In the late 1970s he returned to Emanuel County where he continued his work in the construction industry, becoming an independent contractor. He also managed numerous entrepreneurial endeavors over the years including a General Store in Canoochee, Georgia for much of the 1980s. However, most of his professional life was spent as a builder and brick mason, where he built hundreds, perhaps thousands of homes across East Georgia, from Augusta to Statesboro and many other towns nearby and in between. A few of his personal projects of pride include the construction of Liberty Square and the rehabilitation of Historic Courthouse Square, both in Waynesboro, Georgia, and the Historic Brinson Cemetery rehabilitation project in Canoochee, Georgia.

Bobby is survived by his son Bobby Jerald Canady, Jr., “Jay" of Charleston, South Carolina; son Robbie Canady (Tyra) of Covington, Georgia; daughter Emily Long of Soperton, Georgia; stepson Danny Haycraft of Milton, Florida; sister Ann Proctor of Millen, Georgia; seven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, several cousins, and many nieces and nephews. Bobby is predeceased by his parents, wife of 39 years Sue Canady of Midville, Georgia, brother Robbie Canady of Garfield, Georgia, brother Ollie Canady of Covington, Georgia, brother Ira Canady of Millen, Georgia, brother Marvin Canady of Garfield, Georgia, sister Ola Mae Jones of Marietta, Georgia; sister Merlene Hutchinson of Adrian, Georgia.

Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Mount Olivet Baptist Church in Garfield, Georgia with Reverend Randy Graham officiating.

Interment will follow the Memorial Service in the cemetery at Mount Olivet Baptist Church.

The church will host a luncheon and the family will receive friends at 12:30 following morning worship service in the fellowship hall at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his honor to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or The Human Rights Campaign,1640 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 0036-3278.

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Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro, Georgia, is in charge of arrangements.

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11/14/2025

James Henry Davis III

Mr. James Henry Davis III, 67, of Swainsboro passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025, at PruittHealth Swainsboro. He was born March 25, 1958, in Swainsboro to the late James H. Davis Jr. and Mary Ottie Howard.

He enjoyed the simple pleasures of life—days spent hunting and fishing and long afternoons outdoors. An excellent marksman, he was known for his uncanny skill; he could toss a quarter into the air and shoot it before it hit the ground.

He had a deep love for his loyal dogs, Blue and Buddy, who were never far from his side. Many of his favorite moments were spent cooking out with family and friends, creating the kind of meals and memories that brought people together.

He looked forward each year to traveling to Daytona, a place filled with tradition and joy for him. He also found freedom on the open road, riding his motorcycle with a smile on his face.

His passions, his talents, and the way he embraced life will be remembered by all who knew and loved him.

Mr. Henry is survived by his sisters, Jean Black of Ellabelle and Blenda Allen of Statesboro.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com.

Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. James Henry Davis III, 67, of Swainsboro.

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