Dana Colette Webb
Marrero, Louisiana—Dana Colette Webb died Aug. 5, 2021, in Marrero, Louis-iana.
She was born Aug. 7, 1976, in Kansas City, Missouri, and was the daughter of Harry and Lois Webb. At an early age she gave her life to Christ in 1994. She graduated from Grace King High School in Metairie, Louisiana, and attained her bachelor’s degree in theater from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1998.
She was an avid reader and loved the arts, which included acting, singing and dancing. She participated in numerous plays, many of them under the direction of the infamous Anthony Bean of New Orleans.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Jessie “Junior Baker” Smith and Agnes Webb-Smith; her maternal grandparents, Alonzo Gause and Phyllis Griffin-Gause; two uncles, Stephen Webb and Johnnie Gause; two aunts, Nora Lee Webb and Willie Mae Webb-Latson; and one dear cousin, Willie Mae Hunter.
She leaves to cherish her “wonderful” memories her daughter, Gabriella Nirobi Webb; her loving parents, Lois Webb, Henry (Joyce) Webb; two siblings, DeJon Muwwakkil and Zakiyyah (Tyrone) Muwwakkil-Lyons; two uncles, Lewis (Gloria) Webb and Howard (Vicki) Gause; two aunts, Betty Sapp and Dr. Juanita Smith; three special great-aunts, Ethel Wilson, Betty Cooper and Lillian Jonson; three nieces; a host of cousins; and other relatives and friends.
The family requests that all guests follow the CDC COVID-19 guidelines. Masks are required.
A celebration-of-life service will be held Saturday, Aug. 21, at noon. at Community Chapel Funeral Home, 2524 U.S. Highway 341 South, Jesup.
A public viewing will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
Service will be live-streamed using the following link,
Community Chapel Funeral Home of Jesup Inc. Facebook.
Community Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Gregory Stephen Anderson
Jesup—Gregory Stephen Anderson, 56, of Jesup died Aug. 11, 2021 under the care of Hospice of South Georgia.
The Wayne County native was an excellent carpenter and iron worker. He loved his family and friends and especially liked making people laugh.
His father, Gerald Anderson, preceded him in death, along with his brother, Jerry Hendren, and his grandmothers, Beatrice Norris and Myrtice Hope.
Survivors include a daughter, Crystal (Jamie) Stephens of Jesup; a son, Greg (Shelby) Anderson Jr. of Jesup; their mother, Lisa Boyette; a granddaughter, Gracie Boudreaux; grandsons, Ira Boudreaux and Tripp Anderson; his mother, Barbara Hope; a sister, Sharon (Phil) Aspinwall; a brother, Randy (Shannon) Anderson; several nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, great-nieces and great-nephews; a host of friends; and a dog, “Scrappy.”
A celebration-of-life service was held Aug. 16 at Rinehart and Sons Chapel with the Rev. Fred Anderson officiating. Private interment was in Pinecrest Memorial Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the staff at Hospice of South Georgia for their great care of Greg, especially their “Angels on Earth”—Toni Ray and Paulette Parker.
Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Darryl Madray
Jesup—Darryl Madray, 61, of Jesup died Aug. 13, 2021.
The Wayne County native was of the Church of God faith and a retired Rayonier employee. He loved vegetable farming and working with old cars. His parents, O.C. and Frankie Surrency Madray, predeceased him in death, along with several aunts and uncles.
Survivors include his wife, Kimberly Patterson Madray of Jesup; a son, Dylan Madray of Jesup; two stepsons, Andy Sullivan of Savannah and Jordan Sullivan of Yulee, Florida; a granddaughter, Layla Madray; several step-grandchildren; a sister, Charla (Russell) Hilton of Odum; two brothers, Elbert (Pam) Madray and Wade (Sonya) Madray, both of Odum; three aunts, Betty Anderson, Kay (George) Ogden and Ela Belle (Larry) Anderson; two uncles, Larry (Brenda) Madray and Ray Madray; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a father-in-law and mother-in-law, Byron “Buck” and Ann Patterson.
Funeral services were held Aug. 15 at Rinehart Chapel with cousin and Pastor Calvin Anderson officiating. Interment followed in Red Hill Cemetery. Active pallbearers were nephews, Ryan, Cody and Colby Madray, Garrett and Gavin Hilton.
Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Clayton D. Walker
Jesup—Clayton D. Walker, 81, of Jesup died August 14, 2021.
The McIntosh County native was a self-employed painter. He loved to fish and help everybody out and had a big heart, his family said.
He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Mosley Walker; parents, Tommy and Mollie Walker; a brother, Harley Walker; and a sister, Lorraine Walker.
Survivors include two sons, Danny (Gina) Walker of Jesup and Joey (Diane) Walker of Hortense; three stepdaughters, Jamie (Vernon) Bishop of Marion, North Carolina, Stacey Benfield of Jesup and Heather (Oz) Bottorff of Brunswick; two stepsons, Greg (Kay) Odum and Bengie Odum, both of Jesup; a sister, Barbara Ann (Sonny) Anderson of Brunswick; three brothers, Walden, Leroy and Wayne Walker; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Celebration of life services were held Aug. 17 at the Rinehart and Sons Chapel.
Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Earline Beasley Williams
Jesup—Earline Beasley Williams, 84, of Jesup died Aug. 11, 2021.
The ITT Rayonier retiree enjoyed shopping and spending time with her family.
Her parents, Rozier and Kate Beasley, preceded her in death along with her sister, Mellissa Taylor.
Survivors include two daughters, Patsy (Steve) Graham of Jesup and Cindy (Ronnie) Sutton of Midway; two sons, Robby Williams of Lakeland, Florida, and Royce Williams of Memphis, Tennessee; eight grandchildren; and a brother, Harmon “JR” Beasley of Augusta.
Funeral services were held Aug. 13 at Rinehart and Sons Chapel with the Rev. Fred Anderson officiating. Interment followed in Pinecrest Memorial Cemetery. Active pallbearers were her family.
Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Donna Rogers Montgomery
Jesup—Donna Rogers Montgomery, 60, of Jesup died Aug. 15, 2021.
The Fitzgerald native and former resident had lived in Jesup the past 35 years and was a member of Faith Chapel SCMC. She had worked retail for Food Lion, CVS and Revco. She loved to shop for clothes and jewelry and read. QVC was a frequent site she visited.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother-in-law, Ray Fletcher; and a nephew, J.R. Sewell.
Survivors include her husband of 41 years, Monte Montgomery of Jesup; two daughters, Monica (David) McKinzie of Jesup and Makaylah Fox-Montgomery of Jesup; a son, Little Monte “Bubba” (Chasity) Montgomery of Jesup; a sister, Marlin Fletcher of Clewiston, Florida; a niece, Cindy (Raul) Valdez of Jesup; seven grandchildren; and two great-nephews.
Graveside funeral services were held Aug. 18 in Screven City Cemetery with the Rev. James Carter officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Georgia Hospice Care, 141 S. Macon St., Jesup, GA 31545.
Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Randall Hewitt Jr.
Jesup—Randall Hewitt Jr., 46, affectionately known by his friends and family as “Randy,” died Aug. 15, 2021.
A native and lifelong resident of Jesup, he was born on Dec. 19, 1974. He worked in construction and was an expert welder and painter. He worked at American Welding and Tank for many years and was always working on vehicles in his spare time. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his beloved family.
His father, Randall Hewitt Sr., preceded him in death.
Survivors include his three children, Randall Dillon Hewitt, Chelsey Cierra Hewitt and Madelyn Brooke Hewitt, all of Jesup; his mother, Lois Hewitt and husband, James Autry, of Jesup; a sister, Denise Anderson of Jesup; former spouses and the mothers of his children, Amanda Hewitt of Jesup and Diedre Hodges of Brunswick, and his fiancé, Mirka Ratajova of Richmond Hill. Numerous extended-family members also survive.
Visitation was held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Aug. 18 at Howard & Jones Funeral Home in Jesup.
Family and friends may sign the guestbook online at www.jesupfuneralhome.com.
Howard & Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Fred W. Laster
Jesup—Fred W. Laster, 72, died Aug. 16, 2021, at home.
A resident of Jesup for the past 20 years and former longtime resident of Augusta, he was born on Aug. 8, 1949 in Augusta to the late Farris and Ida Watson Laster. He was a painter by trade who enjoyed spending time with his family members.
In addition to his parents, his brothers, Farris W. and Joseph Will Laster, both preceded him in death.
Survivors include his sisters, Sheila Diane McCoy of Warner Robbins, Sally Elizabeth “Judy” (Fred) McCoy of Hephzibah, Linda Carol Westberry of Jesup, Donna Lynn (Charles) Anderson of Baxley and Connie Francene (Julius) Lively of Lincolnton; one brother, Phil Lee (Marsha) Laster of Jesup; a daughter, Lynn; a son, Freddie; and numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended-family members.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Aug. 20, at 2 p.m. at Howard & Jones Funeral Home in Jesup with the Rev. Danny Daniels officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services at the funeral home.
Interment will be private.
Family and friends may sign the guestbook online at www.jesupfuneralhome.com.
Howard & Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Joseph Cleveland Arnett III
Kingsland—Joseph Cleveland Arnett III, 69, lovingly known as JC, died on Aug. 14, 2021.
He was born in Jesup but has been a resident of Kingsland for the past 43 years. He was born on Jan. 17, 1952, to Joseph and Nellie Arnett.
He was married to Deborah Scarborough Arnett for 48 years. He was a devoted father and grandfather who had two daughters, April (Tim) Hughes and Amy (Ronnie) Blount. He had seven grandchildren, Micah Hughes, Cooper Blount, Jonah Hughes, Isaac Blount, Elliott Rose Blount, Mason Hughes and Gracie Hughes. He had one brother, Clifford Arnett (deceased), and two sisters, Nancy (Mike) Copeland and Sue Arnett, as well as several nieces and nephews.
He graduated from Wayne County High School. He was most proud of being a part of the 1967 Georgia AA State Title baseball championship, where no Wayne County team before or since has won this title. He joined the Army National Guard as a young man, where he proudly served his country for six years. He received a degree in engineering and began his career as a mechanical engineer at Georgia Power Company until he retired after 32 years.
He enjoyed being near water, listening to music and fishing, but the thing he enjoyed most in this world were his grandchildren—all seven of them. He made a point to spend as much time with each of his grandchildren as he could. They hold fond memories of their time with their Papa. Among the many memories are the Thursday dates that he had individually with his grand-babies. He never missed an event involving his grandchildren. He loved telling stories to his grandchildren. That was one of the things they looked forward to during their time with Papa. He also loved taking them for rides in his green truck. And when the kids saw him coming, you could hear a resounding “PAPA!!” coming from their joyful voices.
He attended and served as a deacon at First Baptist Church of Kingsland. He had a heart for helping others, and one of his proudest accomplishments was helping in the development of the Miracle League of Camden County. He served as a chaplain in the Truck Stop Ministry of Camden County. Each year he would also be sure to donate school supplies to David L. Rainer Elementary School. He also served in the Kiwanis Club for many years. He was willing to help anyone and everyone he could, at a moment’s notice, his family said.
Service information will follow in the coming weeks.
Byron Johnson Scott Jr.
Surrency—The Rev. Byron Johnson Scott Jr., 76, of Surrency entered his heavenly home on Aug. 14, 2021, after a short but difficult battle with cancer.
He was born in Atlanta on Aug. 9, 1945. He graduated from Southwest DeKalb High School in 1964 and continued on to receive a psychology degree from Asbury College in 1967 and a master’s degree of divinity from Emory University in 1970.
He was married to Patricia (Tricia) Midget on June 12, 1965. Their marriage of 56 years was a godly example to all who knew them. He devoted 60 years of his life to pastoral ministry, delivering his first sermon at the age of 16 and his last one only three weeks before his home going at the age of 76.
In addition to loving others well, he enjoyed reading the Bible, studying theology and writing books. He was actively involved in praying for his loved ones. He was an encourager, prayer warrior, and loving man of God. He authored three books: The Mystery of God’s Will (a study of Ephesians), Called to Witness (how to evangelize), and Living with a New Heart (his testimony of God’s faithfulness through his heart transplant in 2010.)
He lived with a weakened heart from rheumatic fever he had as a child. He survived congestive heart failure, a stroke, skin cancer, and two automobile accidents, yet he faced each of these battles keenly aware of God’s grace, ability to heal, and presence. Through every trial, Byron gave glory to God and found ways to laugh. His sense of humor will never be forgotten.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Ora Montine Scott and his father, Byron Johnson Scott Sr.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Scott; their children, Ken (Tammy) Scott, Tina (Daniel) Jobe and Amy (Ken) Morgan; 11 grandchildren, Lexie, Blake, Anna (Caleb), Christina (CJ), Bethany, Nathan, Sarah, Esther, Christopher, Jeremy and Abby; a sister, Janice Sanders; and his sister-in-law, Martha (Albert) Jones.
Visitation will be held Saturday, Aug. 21, at 1 p.m. at Bethel United Methodist Church in Surrency. The funeral service will follow visitation at 2 p.m. The Rev. Ken Morgan, Scott’s son-in-law, and the Rev. Dr. Paula Lewis, Scott’s district superintendent, will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Bethel United Methodist Church, 740 Bethel Rd, Surrency, GA, 31563. This beloved church was the last appointment of his pastorate.
Crosby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.