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Obituaries 8.10.23

Elouise Wingate Gordon Jesup—Elouise Wingate Gordon, 89, died Aug. 5, 2023, under the care of her family and Hospice of South Georgia. She was born and raised in Ludowici and lived in Wayne County most of her life.

Obituaries 8.3.23

Mabel Carter Jesup—Mabel Carter, 94, of Jesup died July 25, 2023, at her granddaughter’s home peacefully and surrounded by her family. She was born May 13, 1929, on St. Simons Island to the late Bessie Swain and Bennie McDonald.

Obituaries 7.27.23

Stanley Altman St. Simons—Stanley Altman, 98, died peacefully June 13, 2023, in his home on St. Simons Island. Born in Pierce County, on July 31, 1924, on a family farm, he was “as hard-working as they came.”

Obituaries 7.20.23

Jerry Willis Keith Jesup—Jerry Willis Keith (aka Pappaw), 86, of Jesup died peacefully on July 12, 2023, at home surrounded by his beloved family and under the care of Hospice of South Georgia. He was born March 28, 1937, in Waycross to the late Warren Lott Keith and Mary Emma Corbett Keith.

Obituaries 7.6.23

Sherry Thornton Wasdin Patterson—Sherry Thornton Wasdin, 73, of Patterson died June 29, 2023. The Chicago, Illinois, native had lived most of her life in Appling County and attended Screven First Baptist Church. She was retired as an administrative assistant from the Wayne County school system.

obituaries 6.29.23

Sonny Garbutt Jesup—Frank Randall Garbutt Jr., 81, affectionately known as “Sonny” to his family and friends, died peacefully on June 21, 2023, at home under the care of Hospice of South Georgia and his loving family.

Obituaries 6.22.23

Neal Henry Lynn Jesup—Neal Henry Lynn, 59, of Jesup died May 28, 2023. The Wayne County native was a former truck driver and plumber. He enjoyed motorcycle riding and working on classic Chevrolets. He is predeceased by his parents, Jasper and Vernice Bunton Lynn, and a brother, Jack Lynn.

Obituaries 6.15.23

Merlene Dyal Altman Jesup—Merlene Dyal Altman, 87, of Jesup died June 11, 2023, under the care of Georgia Hospice Care.  The Wayne County native was a member of Spring Grove Freewill Baptist Church and owner of Love Blossoms in Hinesville.

Obituaries 6.8.23

Alford Bruce Woodard Sr. Jesup—Alford Bruce Woodard Sr., 94, died peacefully on June 2, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family under the care of Heartland Hospice.

Obituaries 6.1.23

Ray Doyle House Jesup—Ray Doyle House, 59, of Jesup, died May 27, 2023. The Glynn County native had lived in Wayne County the past 33 years and has been a City of Jesup commissioner for several terms, beginning in 1995.