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Obituaries 1.4.24

Michael Lonnie Bennett Jesup—Michael Lonnie Bennett, 39, died suddenly on Dec. 22, 2023, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. A native and lifelong resident of Wayne County, he was born on May 27, 1984. He graduated from Wayne County High School and was a welder by trade.

Obituaries 12.28.23

Clifford Spencer Gilmer Jesup—Clifford Spencer Gilmer, 72, of Jesup died Dec. 13, 2023. The Coleman native had lived in Wayne County most of his adult life. He received his pharmacy degree from the University of Georgia and loved being a DAWG fan.

Obituaries 12.21.23

Joshua Lee Sapp Jesup—Joshua Lee Sapp (Bloodsaw), the adopted son of Betty J. Sapp, died on Dec. 10, 2023. Born to a teenage mother, he was adopted by Sapp at the age of 4, and he lived most of his young life in New Orleans, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from John F. Kennedy High School.

Obituaries 12.14.23

William Irvin Stipe Jesup—William Irvin Stipe, 81, of Jesup died Nov. 27, 2023, under the care of Georgia Hospice Care. Lovingly referred to as  “Bill,” “Papa Bill” or “Pork Chop,” the Appling County native had lived in Wayne County most of his adult life.

Remembering Jim Bland

We join with the city of Jesup in remembering the late Jim Bland, a community leader who was remembered last Thursday night at the first Christmas tree lighting since the downtown park was named James R. Bland Jr. Park.

Obituaries 12.7.23

Dr. Lanier Harrell Jesup—Dr. Lanier Harrell, 96, of Jesup died Dec. 4, 2023, under the care of Hospice of South Georgia. He was born on the family farm in Jeff Davis County near Denton, where he attended elementary school.

Obituaries 11.23.23

Joe Bailey Mount Pleasant—Joe Bailey, 73, of Mount Pleasant died Nov. 16, 2023. The Wayne County native was a member of Jesup Church of God of Prophecy and a retired Brunswick Pulp and Paper employee. He was an avid hunter, hunting everything from deer to turkeys to hogs.

Obituaries 11.16.23

Laurie Jean Butsch Jesup—Laurie Jean Butsch, 54, died peacefully on Nov. 11, 2023, at Landmark Hospital in Savannah after a lengthy illness. A resident of Jesup for the past eight years and former resident of Texas and Indiana, she was born on Nov. 12, 1968, in Niskayuna, New York.

Obituaries 11.9.23

Jasper LaDon “Don” Crawford Jesup—Jasper LaDon “Don” Crawford, 70, died peacefully on Nov. 4, 2023 at Hospice of South Georgia surrounded by his loving family. A resident of Wayne County for most of his life, he was born on April 14, 1953, in Waycross to the late Jasper J. and Aline Lee Crawford.

Obituaries 11.2.23

Robert Michael “Rob” Martin Odum—Robert Michael “Rob” Martin, 60, of Odum died Oct. 29, 2023. The Chat-ham County native had lived in Wayne County most of his adult life and was a former employee with The Press-Sentinel. He was owner of Martin’s Mobile Home Service.