• Out of town
Michael Sapp
Macon—Michael Aubrey “Mike” Sapp, 56, of Macon died Oct. 14, 2026.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 1 p.m. at Hart’s on Cherry Street in Macon with Pastor Randy Pruitt officiating.
Born in Jesup on Dec. 23, 1969, he was the son of Ruth Sapp Palmer and the late Wilton Aubrey Sapp. He was a graduate of Wayne County High School and Georgia Southern University, where he earned a degree in biology. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy, stationed in Misawa, Japan. Throughout his career, he worked as a teacher in New Mexico and Oregon before becoming an IT specialist with Community Health Services in Macon.
A man of faith, he was a member of the Free Will Baptist faith. Above all, he loved his children, who were the most important part of his life. He will be remembered for his service, dedication, and the love he shared with his family.
Survivors include his daughter, Miranda Sapp; a son, Alex Sapp; his mother, Ruth (Bruce) Palmer; a brother, Mitchell (Billie) Sapp; a stepsister, Lorri (Jimmy) Tanner; his aunt, Sylvia Sapp; and two nieces.
Family and friends may visit www.hartsmort.com to express condolences.
Hart’s on Cherry Street, Hart’s Mortuary and Cremation Center is in charge of the arrangements.
Treva Bunton
Newnan—Treva Buchans Bunton, 80, of Newnan and formerly of Jesup died peacefully in the early morning hours of Oct. 18, 2026, at Westhill Assisted Living and Memory Care.
She was born on Oct. 8, 1946, in Jesup to the late James Hector Buchans and Ruby Buchans.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles V. Bunton, and her brothers, J.H. Buchans and Lamar Buchans.
Survivors include her son, Edwin (Jana) Bunton; grandchildren, Taylor McClain (Tyler), Rylee Bunton (Gable Maynell), Drake Bunton and Ty Bunton; great-grandchildren, Kinley McClain and Violet McClain; her sister, Winona (John) Trainer; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.mckoon.com.
McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
• Rinehart & Sons
Edward Westberry Jr.
Jesup—Edward Westberry Jr., 85, of Jesup died on Oct. 20, 2026.
The Wayne County native and lifelong resident was a member of Red Hill Baptist Church and a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving in the Vietnam War.
He retired as a truck driver with Harper Gas Company. Some hobbies included mechanical tinkering of cars and watching Westerns on the television.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Westberry; his parents, Elzie Sr. and Lilla Bell Westberry; brothers, Aubrey and Cleveland Westberry; and a stepson, Robert Hatfield.
Survivors include his children, Helen (Richard) McGhin, Mary Poindexter (Tim Garrett), Nora McCoy Williams, Jack (Kathy) Barkley, Donna Grey and Allie (George) James; two sisters, Gladys Westberry and Lillian Brown; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Private graveside funeral services will be in the Bethlehem Cemetery.
The family wants to give special thanks to Hospice of South Georgia, St. Joseph Home Health Care (especially Wendy Odum and Kristy Dent, who took great care of him for 10 years) and David and Phyllis Manning, VA Healthcare.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are strongly suggested to Hospice of South Georgia, 1625 Sunset Blvd., Jesup, GA 31545 or Wayne County ARF, P.O. Box 432, Jesup, GA 31598.
Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.