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Obituaries 4.4.23

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
  Brenda Ann Tippins Leggett Jesup—Brenda Ann Tippins Leggett, 66, of Jesup died March 27, 2024, surrounded by her family. The Wayne County native was a Baptist and former employee with Wayne Memorial Hospital.

Obituaries 3.28.24

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Glen Carrol Scott Jesup—Glen Carrol Scott, 70, died peacefully at home on March 22, 2024, under the care of Hospice of South Georgia and surrounded by his family. A resident of Wayne County for most of his life, he was born on July 27, 1953, in Jesup.

Obituaries 3.21.24

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Gayla Cooper Hope Jesup—Gayla Cooper Hope, 55, born July 3, 1968, received total healing and gained her angel wings on March 14, 2024. Her “dash” (1968-2024) was filled with love, ministry and joy.

Obituaries 3.14.24

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
  Thad Brackin Odum—Thaddius “Thad” Cyzyski Brackin, 85, of Odum died March 9, 2024, at Harborview Health Systems-Jesup under the care of Hospice of South Georgia. He was the owner of Brackin Timber Company for more than 50 years.

Obituaries 3.7.24

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Hayward Merritt “Meddy” Settles Jesup—Hayward Merritt “Meddy” Settles, 59, a beloved member of the Wayne County community, died peacefully on Feb. 29, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family and under the compassionate care of GHC Hospice.

Obituaries 2.29.24

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
  Cecil Jerald Grantham Sr. Ludowici—Cecil Jerald Grantham Sr., 65, died Feb. 27, 2024, at his home under the care of his family and Hospice of South Georgia. Born in Orlando, Florida, he lived in Long County for the past 24 years. He was self-employed in construction and lived to hunt and fish.

Obituaries 2.22.24

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Imogene Robertson Smith Jesup—Imogene Robertson Smith, 76, died peacefully Feb. 15, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family under the care of Hospice of South Georgia. A native and lifelong resident of Wayne County, she was born on Dec.

Obituaries 2.15.24

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Don Beasley Jesup—Don Beasley, 78, of Jesup died Feb. 6, 2024, in Hospice of South Georgia Inpatient Unit. The Wayne County native was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served in the Vietnam War. He was of the Baptist Faith.

Obituaries 2.8.24

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Shelby Nicole Bradley Jesup—Shelby Nicole Bradley, 23, died peacefully on  Feb. 2, 2024, at Augusta University Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. A native and lifelong resident of Jesup, she was born on Nov. 7, 2000, in Savannah.
Checking out fencing material for the new county agricultural complex are, from left, Wayne County Board of Commissioners Chair Mike Gordon, County Administrator Paul Drawdy, project manager Randy Franks, Extension coordinator Mark Frye and Justin Purcell of Circle W. According to Franks, the fencing will protect both children and livestock.

Checking out fencing material for the new county agricultural complex are, from left, Wayne County Board of Commissioners Chair Mike Gordon, County Administrator Paul Drawdy, project manager Randy Franks, Extension coordinator Mark Frye and Justin Purcell of Circle W. According to Franks, the fencing will protect both children and livestock.

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First phase of ag complex underway

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
The road to a multipurpose county agricultural complex has been long. The road to a covered complex will be even longer. Work on the site is already underway off Sunset Boulevard—not far from the agricultural offices on the other side of the road.