Obituaries

8.20.26

• Howard & Jones Alan Craig CarterBrunswick—Alan Craig Carter, 56, died peacefully at home on Aug. 11, 2026, under the compassionate care of SunCare Hospice, surrounded by the people who meant the most to him—his family.His family said his life can be summed up in a single word—others.

8.13.26

• Howard & Jones James Bruce HughesJesup—James Bruce Hughes, 78, died peacefully at his home on Aug. 8, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.He was born on April 20, 1948, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to the late Ruby and James Hughes. He made Wayne County his home for more than 30 years.

8.6.26

• Howard Jones Mary Sue Waters LightseyJesup—Mary Sue Waters Lightsey, 84, died in her home July 31, 2026, surrounded by family. She was born in Alma May 27, 1942, to the late C.L. and Mildred Waters. She met her husband, Ray Lightsey of Appling County, while “cruising the strip” in Alma.

7.30.26

• Howard & Jones Eva Joyce StricklandJesup—Eva Joyce Strickland, 79, died peacefully on July 24, 2026, at Harborview Heath and Rehabilitation after a short illness under the care of Hospice of South Georgia.A native and lifelong resident of Wayne County, she was born on Aug.

7.23.26

• RoyalPatricia Ann HendricksHinesville—Patricia Ann Hendricks, 49, of Hinesville died unexpectedly following a brief illness on July 13, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Candler Hospital.She was born on Jan. 29, 1977, to Mary Ellen Hendrix and Patrick Spellman in Hinesville.

7.16.26

• HowardWendolyn Lee “Wendy” AlexanderLudowici—Wendolyn Lee “Wendy” Alexander, 71, died July 10, 2026, at her home. Born in Warren, Ohio, she grew up in South Florida before moving to Long County 30 years ago. She retired from Walmart in Jesup, where she was known as “Peachy.

7.9.26

• Rinehart & Sons Charles Gordon BishopJesup—Charles Gordon Bishop, 87, born and raised in Jesup died peacefully on July 1, 2026, under the care of the “wonderful” nurses and staff of Hospice of South Georgia.He worked at ITT Rayonier for 39 years before retiring in 1996.

7.2.26

• Howard & Jones Jeffery Thomas HoltJesup—Bishop Jeffery Thomas Holt, 66, of Jesup died on June 23, 2026, at Hospice of South Georgia, following a courageous battle with liver cancer.He was born on Aug. 21, 1959, in Rochelle, Illinois, to the late Bishop Jerry Thomas Holt and Betty Jean Holt.

6.25.26

• Rinehart & Sons Irene Poppell KirklandJesup—Irene Poppell Kirkland, 87, of Jesup died June 18, 2026.The Wayne County native was a member of Jesup Church of God and a 1956 graduate of Odum High School. She enjoyed home making, visiting with friends, gardening and bird watching.

6.18.26

• Howard & JonesBrandi Nicole Spell DixonJesup—Brandi Nicole Spell Dixon, 43, affectionately known as “BB” or “Pickles,” died June 11, 2026, at home under the care of Hospice of South Georgia surrounded by her loving family.A native and lifelong resident of Wayne County, she was born on Nov.