NORA V. "NORIE" SOWARDS, 73, of Waycross, Ga., formerly of Milton, widow of Pearl O. Sowards, died Tuesday at home. Survivors include one daughter, Sharon Chapman of Waycross; and two grandchildren, Katherine Murray of Dallas, Ga., and Adam Chapman of Hoboken, Ga. Graveside service 2 p.m. Saturday at Milton Cemetery. Milton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.