Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors

Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors announces the death of Mrs. Cora Mae "Cricket" Lamb Coursey, age 80, of Louisville, GA, on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at her residence. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 22, 2020 at 10:00 AM at Calvary United Methodist Church with Rev. Nick Hazelton officiating and Rev. Ray Jenkins assisting. Interment will follow in the Sardis Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the Peebles-Curry Memorial Chapel on Sunday, June 21, 2020 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Pallbearers are: Charles Flanders, Wade Bedingfield, Randall Kersey, Russell Moore, Bill Smith, Brent Ross, Tommy Lamb, and Frank Wimberly. Mrs. Salter was born March 5, 1940 in Summertown, Emanuel...

Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors announces the death of Mr. Roy Bush Clements, Sr., age 91, of Swainsboro on Sunday April 19, 2020 at the Emanuel Medical Center Nursing Home. Memorial Services will be held at a later date with Masonic Rites observed at Eastbrook Cemetery and Mausoleum in Swainsboro, GA. Born in Pinkard, Alabama in 1928, Roy was the son of John Preston and Mary Bell McNabb Clements. He was a WWII Veteran. As a self employed truck driver, Roy drove over five million miles in which he only ever had one accident. In his spare time Roy enjoyed fishing and hunting. Despite his job as a driver, Roy loved to travel. He was a member of Swainsboro Shrine Club, the Masonic Lodge #244,...

Mr. Carl Eddie Glover, age 58, of Kite, GA, died on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Pruitt Health Nursing Home in Swainsboro, GA after an extended illness. A private graveside service was held Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Kite City Cemetery. Born in Swainsboro in 1961, Eddie was the son of Raymond and Nell Morris Glover. A 1979 Graduate of Adrian High School, Eddie loved outdoor activities, especially hunting, fishing and camping. He loved classic rock and played the bass guitar. In the tobacco business, he worked at Brown and Williamson in Macon. Working under Southern Company, he was a warehouseman at Plant Vogtle and Plant Hatch. He was an avid Georgia football fan and was a season ticket...

Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors announces the death of Mrs. Brenda Joyce Tapley Steinberg, age 74, of Statesboro, GA, on Sunday, November 17, 2019, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, GA. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 2:00 PM in the Peebles-Curry Memorial Chapel with Rev. Josh Black officiating. Interment will follow in the Swainsboro City Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, November 19, 2019 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Pallbearers are Rusty Simmons, Heath Simmons, Lance Simmons, Andy Tapley, Eernie Fields, and Greg Fields. Mrs. Steinberg was born September 26, 1945 to the late Billy Quitman and Berta Wells Tapley. Brenda was...

Mrs. Peggy Ann Marsh Weatherford, age 93, of Greensboro, GA, passed, Monday, November 4, 2019, at The Glenn at Lake Oconee Village. Funeral Services, Saturday, November 9, 2019, 2:30 PM, Metter Primitive Baptist Church. Interment, Old Canoochee Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation, 1:00-2:30PM. Mrs. Weatherford born August 13, 1926, Tattnall County, GA to the late Harville and Eunice Tyler Smith Marsh. A graduate of Portal High School, attended Georgia School for Women, Milledgeville, GA, A 1959 graduate of Georgia Teachers College. Mrs. Weatherford taught school in Charlton County, GA, retired from Nassau County Florida Court System in 1987 after 30 years. She was head of Girl...

Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors announces the death of Mrs. Myra Mae Downer, age 92, of Swainsboro, GA, on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at Emanuel Medical Center. Funeral services: Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the Swainsboro First United Methodist Church. Interment: Hawhammock Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-7 PM on Friday, October 25, 2019. Survivors: Daughter: Gloria Hudson (Mickey) of Rincon, GA. Sons: James E. "Ezra" Price (Judy) and Ray Downer (Tabatha) both of Swainsboro, GA, and David Price (Helen) of Oak Park, GA. Eight Grandchildren and Seven Great-Grandchildren. Condolences may be submitted on-line at...

Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors announces the death of Brigadier General James William "Jim" Buckley (Retired), age 88, of Swainsboro, GA, on Friday, September 20, 2019, at his residence following an extended illness. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at 11:00 AM at Swainsboro First United Methodist Church with Rev. Mike Trimble and Rev. Ricky McKenzie officiating. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, from 9:30 until 10:30 AM. Entombment will be held at Eastbrook Cemetery and Mausoleum with full Military Honors. Pallbearers will be the Emanuel County Sheriff's Department. Mr. Buckley was born in Gurdon,...

Mrs. Courtney "Rebecca" Howard Harrison, age 89, September 8, 2019, at Summer Breeze Assisted Living Facility. Funeral services, Thursday, September 12, 2019, 11:00 AM, Swainsboro First Baptist Church. Interment Swainsboro City Cemetery. Visitation, Swainsboro First Baptist Church, Thursday morning 10:00 AM -11:00 AM. Mrs. Harrison was born in the family home on November 22, 1929 in Blackshear, Pierce County, GA to the late John and Iona Crawford Howard, one of twelve children. She meet the love of her life Adrian Harrison at the early age of 13. They enjoyed a long, loving and committed life together. Mrs. Harrison was a homemaker, committed to her family and home, loved flower...

Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors announces the death of Mrs. Hazel Brantley Riner of Swainsboro on Saturday, August 17, 2019. Mrs. Riner was born September 19, 1924 in Kite, Georgia. She was a 1941 graduate of Kite High School where she played basketball, was class Valedictorian, and was the last surviving member of the class. She was a devoted mother and wife and known for her Caramel Cakes and Fried Apple Pies. She and her husband of 76 years loved to dance and often danced to the big bands of their time. Mrs. Riner was a member of Swainsboro First Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Alfred, sons, Grayson (Pansy) of Athens, Randy (Susan) of Watkinsville, and Ashley (Tracy) of...

Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors announces the death of Mr. Larry Williams, Sr., age 75, of Midville, GA, on Saturday, June 15, 2019, at Burke Medical Center. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Peebles - Curry Memorial Chapel with Rev. Billy Brinson officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10:00 AM until time of service. Interment will be in the Midville City Cemetery. Condolences may be submitted on-line at www.durden-hudsonfuneraldirectors.com. Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements for the funeral of Mr. Larry Williams, Sr. of Midville, GA.

Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors announces the peaceful passing of Mrs. Daphne Taylor Elliott, 93, Swainsboro, GA, Tuesday, April 30, 2019. Funeral services, Saturday, May 4, 2019, 10:00 AM, Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. Interment Swainsboro City Cemetery. Pallbearers are David Glunt, David Glunt Jr., Daniel Glunt and Larry Hood. Mrs. Elliott was born February 5, 1926, Havana, Cuba to the late Benjamin and Caroline Hammon Taylor. She retired from the C & S Bank as Vice President and Trust Officer for nearly 45 years. Mrs. Elliot moved to Swainsboro in 1978 and was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church where she served as alter guild, vestry and...