Local

10.17.24

• Rinehart & Sons   Deana B. Padgett Jesup—Deana B. Padgett, 72, of Jesup died Oct. 9, 2024. The Wayne County native was a member of Old Bethel Baptist church.

10.10.24

•Howard & Jones   Dorothy Adele Langston Hires Jesup—Dot Hires, 93, affectionately known as “Dot” or “Mrs. Dot,” died peacefully Oct. 3, 2024, at Hospice of South Georgia, surrounded by love.

10.3.24

• Rinehart & Sons   Guelda JoAnn “Joby” Surrency Jesup—Guelda JoAnn “Joby” Surrency, 90, of Jesup died Sept. 25, 2024, under the loving care of Hospice of South Georgia and the Harborview Nursing Staff. She was the daughter of Jewice L. Bennett and Pearl Vandiver.

9.19.24

• Howard & Jones   Dianne Horton Jesup—It is with much sadness the family announces the passing of Dianne Horton, 72, owing to her long and courageous battle with multiple sclerosis.

Obituaries 6.20.24

 Hart   Harry “Earl” Woodcock Jesup—Harry “Earl” Woodcock, 89, of Jesup died June 11, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family under the care of Hospice of South Georgia. Born Jan. 18, 1935, in Patterson, he was a son of the late Otis and Estelle Rowland Woodcock.

Obituaries 6.6.24

q Rinehart & Sons Aletha Purcell Jesup—Aletha Purcell, 100, died May 31, 2024. She was the eldest member of Altamaha Baptist Church and worked for the Wayne County school system for more than 20 years. She was happiest when she was at home with her family and supporting all of their activities.

Obituaries 5.30.24

  Patricia Bennett  Armstrong Jesup—Patricia Bennett Armstrong died May 26, 2024.

Obituaries 5.23.24

  Barbara Sabrina Mansfield Odum—Barbara Sabrina Mansfield, 54, of Odum died May 16, 2024, at home after an extended illness. Affectionately called “Missy” by her family and “Barbie” by her friends, she was born to Morris and Carolyn Mansfield in Jesup in 1970.

Obituaries 5.16.23

Roswell Majette Murphy Jesup—Roswell “Ros” Murphy, a native of Jesup, died in the Inpatient Unit of Hospice of South Georgia on May 10, 2024, after a long illness and valiant health battle.