Obituaries

Ryan Donald Brown

Jesup—Ryan Donald Brown, 26, of Jesup died Dec. 1, 2021 from injuries sustained from a car accident.

Jerry L. Lightsey

Metter—Jerry L. Lightsey, 73, of Metter and formerly of Jesup died Nov. 22, 2021.

Sherry Starling Lynn

Jesup—Sherry Starling Lynn, 56, of Jesup died Nov. 20, 2021, of an apparent heart attack.

Joseph Thomas “Joe” Willis Jr.

Jesup—Joseph Thomas “Joe” Willis Jr., 68, of Jesup died Nov. 8, 2021.

David N. “Bull” Cameron

Screven—David N. “Bull” Cameron, 86, died suddenly Nov. 4, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah.

Gail Blanton Smiley

Jesup—Gail Blanton Smiley, 66, of Jesup died Oct. 9, 2021.

Patricia Williams Graham

Jesup—Patricia Williams Graham, 68, died Oct. 21, 2021, at home under the care of Hospice of South Georgia, surrounded by her loving family.



Richard “Dickey” Earl Franklin

Screven—Richard “Dickey” Earl Franklin, 72, of Screven died Oct. 13, 2021.

Dr. James Polk “Jay” Brinson III

Dr. Jay Brinson

Jesup—Dr. Jay Brinson, 51, of Jesup died Oct. 5, 2021. 

He was predeceased by his father, James Polk Brinson Jr., and a brother, Jeremy Brinson.