Ondie Davis Phillips
Odum—Ondie Davis Phillips, 53, of Odum died May 6, 2023.
She was a 1987 Wayne County High School graduate who was a star member of the Lady Jacket softball team. After high school, she was hired at Brunswick Pulp and Paper and worked her way up to administrative assistant in the changing of names from Georgia Pacific to Plum Creek Timber Company and presently Weyerhaeuser.
She enjoyed being outdoors working in her yard, and she adored her dogs.
Survivors include her husband of 34 years, Mike Phillips of Odum; a son, Bradley (Mallorie) Phillips of Odum; a grandson, Brady; a granddaughter on the way, Ada Kate; her parents, David and Linda Davis of Odum; a brother, Adam (Heidi) Davis of Odum; a nephew, Alex (Mary) Davis; a niece, Daisy Davis; a brother-in-love and sister-in-love, Wesley and Becky Phillips, and their son, Payton (Kara) Phillips; a great-nephew, Landon; and numerous other relatives.
A celebration-of-life service was held May 9 at Rinehart Chapel with the Rev. Matt Denison officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pine Forest Men’s Golf Club Association Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 70, Jesup, GA 31598.
Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Robert Collier
Jesup—Robert Collier, 56, of Jesup died May 3, 2023.
The Glynn County native had lived in Wayne County most of his life and was a member of Jesup First United Methodist Church.
The master chef had worked with Stonewood Bar and Grill in Tampa, Sea Island Cloister, Pine Forest Country Club, and Damon’s Famous Fingers and Wings. He enjoyed fishing, golfing and woodworking.
Music was very important to him, beginning with middle school band and then continuing as he was a talented member of the church handbell choir.
He was preceded in death by his uncle, Barry Collier, and his aunt, Marie Collier.
Survivors include his two daughters, Maggie Collier of St. Petersburg, Florida, and Edith Collier of Tampa, Florida; his parents, Stanley and Sherry Collier of Jesup; two sisters, Jennifer (David) Popkin and Allison (Owen) Carter, both of Jesup; a brother, Roger (Stacey) Collier of Statesboro; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration-of-life service was held May 7 at Jesup First United Methodist Church with Pastor Rebecca Duke-Barton, the Rev. Justin Ellis and Melvin Lane officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Jesup First United Methodist Church, 205 E. Cherry Street, Jesup, GA 31546.
Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Sandy Harrison
Jesup—Sandy Harrison, 52, of Jesup died May 5, 2023.
The Maryland native had lived in Wayne County most of her adult life. The homemaker liked to take care of her dogs, Bear and Ginger.
She was preceded in death by her father, Golf, and her brother, Grant.
Survivors include two sons, Justin and Jacob Harrison, both of Jesup; mother, Jonnie Mae Harrison of Jesup; brother, Edward Harrison of Jesup; and several extended family members.
Family memorial services will be held at a later date.
Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Eugene Poole
Jesup—Eugene Poole, 74, died peacefully on May 2, 2023, at HCA Florida Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida.
A native and lifelong resident of Wayne County, he was born on Jan. 15, 1949. He worked several jobs throughout his lifetime, including positions at Waynline, the Wayne County school system, Winn-Dixie and Wayne Memorial Hospital. He loved Wayne County High School Yellow Jackets football and baseball. He also enjoyed watching the University of Georgia Bulldogs and Atlanta Braves on television in his spare time.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charlie Poole; his mother, Bertie Poole McDaniel; two brothers, Dewitt Poole and Cecil Poole; and a sister, Betty Kersey.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Evelyn Griffis Poole of Jesup; brothers, Lewis (Vess) Poole of Pierson, Florida, Robert (Penny) Poole of Burtonville, Maryland, and Herman Poole of Jesup; one sister, Ruby (James) Edenfield of Jesup; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended-family members. Although he never had any children, he had four special nieces—Patricia Faalevao, Barbara Long, Nita Teston and Missy Dotimas. He also felt that all of the children who grew up in the churches he attended felt as though, in some way, they also belonged to him.
Funeral services were held May 6 at Unity Church of God with Pastor Calvin Anderson officiating.
Interment services will be held privately in the Jesup City Cemetery at a later date.
Active pallbearers were Hagan Anderson, Robbie Denison, Johnny Campbell, Kevin Kilpatrick, Chris Lynn, Jeremy Haas, Stacy Orvin and Ted Smith. Honorary pallbearers were the men of Unity Church of God.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Unity Church of God, 1580 Sunset Blvd., Jesup, GA 31545.
Family and friends may sign the guestbook online at www.jesupfuneralhome.com.
Howard & Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Margie Janette James McCollum
McBean—Margie Janette James McCollum, 84, died May 6, 2023.
She was born on Sept. 28, 1938, in Jesup. A loving and dedicated wife, daughter, sister, mother and grandmother, she was deeply devoted to spending time with her family, creating community amongst her friends and neighbors, and actively serving in her church.
Wed in 1955 at age 17 to Cecil Edward McCollum Sr. after a whirlwind, months-long romance, they were married for nearly 54 years before Cecil’s passing in 2009. They were inseparable, living in places around the globe and across the country during his U.S. Army career and then settling in McBean (near Augusta), a place they have called home since 1969. Upon retirement, they were avid travelers, seeing every state in the United States in their RV and many other places via cruise ships.
In addition to the many church programs she was involved with at Piney Grove Baptist and previous churches, she was a longtime member of the Alice Warren Chapter No. 483 Order of the Eastern Star, American Legion Riders Post 178, American Legion Auxiliary 178, National Camping Travelers Inc., and Patriot Guard Riders.
Maker of what her family considers the best biscuits, she enjoyed crochet and crafting and was known as the finest canasta partner this side of the Mississippi. She never met a stranger and could converse easily with just about anyone. Affectionately known as “Ms. Daisy” to riding buddies, she enjoyed rides out on the Harley with her son, Cecil “Iceman” Edward McCollum Jr., and snuggling her fur babies, Socks and Shoes.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her mother, Ruby James; father, Charlie James; brother, Lindy James; and sister, Gloria James Aldridge.
She is survived by sons Cecil Edward McCollum Jr. of Augusta; the Rev. James Randall (Theda) McCollum of Newport News, Virginia; a daughter, Leslie McCollum (Jeff) Mobley of Snellville; a sister Debbie (Hershel) Tyre of Jesup; grandchildren, Heather (Paul) Wiederholt, Hunter (Gabrielle) McCollum and Hannah Elise Mobley; and great-grandchildren, Anna Wiederholt, Jack Wiederholt, Eden McCollum and Elise McCollum.
A special thank-you to the staff at Keysville Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center for their kind and compassionate care.
There will be a visitation at Chance and Hydrick Funeral Directors (2052 Richmond Hill Road, Augusta) on Friday, May 12, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 13, at 11 a.m. at Piney Grove Baptist Church (5060 Mike Padgett Hwy, Augusta), with interment following at 2:30 p.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery (2700 Deans Bridge Road, Augusta).
Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Hospital.
Chance and Hydrick Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.