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Sarah Rinehart Geiger
Odum—Sarah Rinehart Geiger, 82, of Odum died Jan. 30, 2026, under the care of Hospice of South Georgia.
The Wayne County native and resident was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and the Joy Sunday School Class. She was retired from ITT Rayonier and enjoyed creating memories behind the camera with still shots and video for her family.
When she retired, she became very involved with her grandchildren’s everyday activities and school functions. She helped her community by serving at the Samaritan Center and Peggy’s Plates Ministry at Calvary Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Marvin D. Geiger; her parents, Bill and Eulee Rinehart; and two brothers, Billy Rinehart and Gene Rinehart.
Survivors include her son and his wife, David and Chasity Geiger of Jesup; three grandchildren, Michael Geiger and Ella and Anna Grace Geiger; two great-grandchildren, Sophia and Elijah; four nieces and nephews, Leslie Rinehart (Joey) Miller, William (Charlotte) Rinehart, Calvin Rinehart and Heather Rinehart (Chad) Scarborough; two sisters-in-law, Linda Rinehart Williamson and Donna Roberson Rinehart; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
Funeral services were held Feb. 2 at Rinehart Chapel with Pastor Pete Boyd officiating. Interment followed in the Jesup City Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Michael Geiger, Michael Lewis, Tommy Poindexter, Jerry Miller, John Rogers and Calvin Rinehart. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Joy Sunday School Class.
In lieu of flowers, the family strongly encourages memorials made to Hospice of South Georgia, 1625 Sunset Blvd., Jesup, GA 31545. The family encourages this because of the great care they provided for her in her last days.
Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Lawrence Sims
Jesup—Lawrence “Larry” Sims, 67, of Jesup died on Jan. 28, 2026, after battling illness.
He was born on June 23, 1958, in St. Joseph, Missouri, to the late Roy and Vada Lou Sims. He spent most of his working life as a truck driver, a career he took pride in and through which he made many lasting friendships. To many, he was affectionately known as “Big Bird.”
He loved fishing and hunting, but above all, he loved his family. In his later years, he proudly embraced his role as a full-time grandpa and, as he liked to say, “holding down his chair.” His family was truly his whole world, the family said.
He is survived by three children Michele (Kyle) Keith of Jesup, Melissa (Travis) Walling of Jesup and Andrew (Haleigh) Sims of Collins; grandchildren, who were the lights of his life, Addyson Walling, Grayson Walling, Annaleigh Walling, Aven Keith, Kaden Keith, Kyler Keith and Kymble Keith; sisters, Nannette (Paul) Panning of Mound City, Missouri and Roiann (Dennis) Huber of Thayer, Missouri; many nieces and nephews; and three special friends who meant a great deal to him, Kelvin Mock, Chad Thornton and Jeneice Thornton.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Judy Eason Mann
Jesup—Judy Eason Mann, 85, of Jesup died Jan. 31, 2026, under the care of Hospice of South Georgia.
The Wayne County native and former resident of Surrency had lived most of her life in Jesup and was a member of Jesup First Freewill Baptist Church. She was a retired paraprofessional with the Wayne County school system.
She loved cooking, shopping and traveling to the mountains, but the highlight of her time was spent being “Meme” to her grandchildren. Her Christian faith and values were passed along to her family members.
She was preceded in death by her sisters, Jean Flowers and Wilma Carver; her brother, Wendell “Toots” Eason; and her son-in-love, Joey Jackson.
Survivors include her husband of 66 years who faithfully took care of her, Charles “Bobby” Mann of Jesup; a daughter, Janet Jackson of Canton; a son, Randy (Kim) Mann of Lexington, South Carolina; three grandchildren, Bryce Mann, Brenden Mann and Victoria (Tom) Ganka; great-grandchildren, Ellie and Evan; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Feb. 4 at Rinehart Chapel with the Rev. Ronnie Rentz officiating. Interment followed in Pinecrest Memorial Cemetery. Active pallbearers were her family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of South Georgia, 1625 Sunset Blvd., Jesup, GA 31545.
Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mary Faye Beaver Mullis
Jesup—Mary Faye Beaver Mullis, 73, of Jesup died Jan. 21, 2026.
She was a lifetime resident of Wayne County. She was a member of Old Bethel Baptist Church, where she enjoyed singing for her Savior and entertaining her church family. She had several jobs in her lifetime and retired after 25 years as a long-haul, cross-country truck driver and was known from Georgia to California as “scale runner.”
She and her late husband, Ronnie, traveled the country together, making wonderful memories and many lifelong friends. She was also “Meema” to the grandchildren whom she adored. She was the family comedian and the best storyteller. She was rarely seen without a smile, and she was known to have a unique talent for making those around her laugh and feel loved. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Rondil Mullis; parents, Ben and Mary Beaver; and brothers, Richard D. Beaver, Fred D. Beaver and John H. Beaver.
Survivors include a daughter, Ginger Shealey of Jesup; sons, Mark (Anna) McColloch and Ken McColloch, both of Colorado Springs, Colorado; a stepson, Daniel (Julie) Mullis of Hawkinsville; grandchildren, Skyler and Morgan McColloch, Jordan, Jaiden, Gavin Shealey, Jaren Miller, Sam and John Thomas “J. T.” Mullis; sisters, Margaret Rozier and Doris Anderson, both of Jesup, and Martha (Victor) Lavigne of Savannah; and several nieces and nephews.
Celebration-of-life services and sing will be held Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. at Old Bethel Baptist Church. Visitation will start at 1 p.m. at the church
Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Doris Baker Tillman
Hattiesburg, Mississippi—Doris Baker Tillman, 85, originally from Piedmont, Alabama, died peacefully on Jan. 27, 2026, at the Asbury Hospice House, leaving behind a legacy of deep faith, selfless love and devotion to children and family.
She was a devoted wife to her late husband, Lorne; a loving mother to Scott and Laura; and a cherished “Mama T” to many. Though trained as an elementary school teacher, she chose to dedicate her life to being a full-time mother, remaining deeply involved in her children’s lives. Her faith sustained her during six years of faithfully caring for her son, Scott, through leukemia treatments, never doubting God’s plan.
Her relationship with her Lord was her highest priority, and her life reflected unwavering devotion to Him. Widowed at 51, she later moved from Georgia to Virginia to be near to her daughter and grandchildren. She joyfully embraced new friendships, travel and life. She eventually relocated to Mississippi, continuing what she loved most—being present for children. There was rarely a school event or activity that Mama T missed.
She was an active member of Venture Church, where she faithfully served in the nursery throughout her membership. Children were the constant joy of her life. She was also deeply loved by those who cared for her during her four-year battle with dementia.
She was preceded in death by her son, Scott; husband, Lorne; her sister, Brenda; and her parents, Clyde and Pluma Baker.
Survivors include her daughter, Laura, and son-in-law, Andrew, of Hattiesburg, Mississippi; her grandchildren, Logan, Lilly (Brennon) and Troy, all of Nashville, Tennessee; and great-grandchildren, Lauraleigh Lorne, Reid and Rosemary.
A celebration-of-life service will be held Friday, Feb. 6, at 11 a.m. at Rinehart Chapel.
Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Annelle Crews Harper
Jesup—Annelle Crews Harper, 86, of Jesup died Feb. 3, 2026.
She was born on Nov. 19, 1939, to Albert and Rose Lee Crews in Brantley County. She married the love of her life “Jimmie” Harold Harper, on July 27, 1958. She was a faithful Christian and member of Fellowship Baptist Church for 35 years, then a member of Red Hill Baptist Church, and finally a member of Spring Grove Free Will Baptist Church.
She will be remembered for her love of her four children, church family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Jimmy Harper; their 19-month-old son, Johnny; her only daughter, Anita Harper Conway; her parents; several siblings; and parents-in-law, Nolan and Cleo Wilson Harper.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-laws, Gene (Christy Hires) Harper and Rickey (Cindy) Harper, all of Jesup; a sister, Gonzella Thrift of Hoboken; grandchildren, Kenneth (Jennie) Hamby, Amy Landon Magan (Shane) Holmes, Kimberleigh Hamby, Michelle Dukes, Kassey Harper, Mason (Jaci) Shuman, Jason (Danielle) Martin, Hannah (Jadan) Johnson and Austin Crowder; and several great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 6, at Rinehart Chapel with the Rev. Tim Brantley officiating. Interment will follow in Red Hill Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Barry Lee, Randy Crew, Lamar Whitley, James Harper, Charles Terry, Ronald Thrift and Greg Thrift.
Family will receive friends one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of South Georgia, 1625 Sunset Blvd., Jesup, GA 31545.
Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Mary Williams Hendry Owen Worth
Ludowici—Mary Williams Hendry Owen Worth, 97, died Feb. 1, 2026, at her home under the care of her family and Hospice of South Georgia.
She was born into a large, loving family of grandparents, her mother, aunts, uncles and a cousin close in age, Walter. After graduating from Valdosta State Women’s College, she married Capt. Amos Ryder Worth and began her career as a homemaker. They had four children together—Thomas, Elizabeth, William and Helen. The Army career took them to many places (where she easily made friends), including Texas, New York, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Germany and finally back to Georgia.
She made dinner every weeknight, and everyone had a seat at her table. She made sure good books were in her house, took her children to art museums, and always brought her family back to Ludowici for visits.
She went back to school and became an art teacher and involved herself in refugee work in the Atlanta area. An avid supporter of the civil rights movement, she took her family on Martin Luther King Jr.’s funeral march. After moving back to her family home in Ludowici, she joined Citizens for Safe Progress to prevent the construction of a landfill. This landfill had the potential to receive garbage from literally anywhere in the world. Every time anyone in Long County drinks a glass of clean water, they can thank her, her husband and their friends from Citizens for Safe Progress, her family said.
She made sure her mother, Mary Owen, and beloved aunt, Helen Coxon, could spend all of their last years in their own home in Ludowici, which was affectionately known to their grandchildren as “Georgia.” They took care of her as children, and she did an exemplary job of caring for them.
She lived at Magnolia Manor in Richmond Hill and attended St. Anne’s Catholic Church for 14 years. For the last year, she lived at At Home Senior Living in Jesup. She recently moved home to Ludowici.
She leaves behind many friends in all the places she lived.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Amos Ryder Worth.
She is survived by her children and their spouses, Thomas Worth (Marsha), Elizabeth Lake (Bob), William Worth (Mary) and Helen Ordway (Mark); grandchildren, Katharine Worth, Deborah Telep (Rick), Rachel Chapman (Jereme), John Lake (Chenieve), Thomas Lake (Sara), David Lake (Samantha), Mary Elizabeth Cawthon (Aubrey), William Lake, Christiana Worth (Rusty), Caroline Worth (Kory), James Worth (Carolina), Olivia Larson (Job), Isabella Ordway (Greg), Isaac Ordway (Cat), David Orway, and Jane-Claire Ordway; and great-grandchildren, Lars, Soren, Amos, Betsy, Rosie, Lily, Liam, Izze, Juniper, Carson, Jonathan, Diana, Ryder, Starr, Birdie Mae, River, Camila, Clara, Georgia, Charles and Ingrid.
Graveside services were held Feb. 3 at Walthourville Cemetery.
Family and friends may sign the online register at www.howardfuneralga.com.
Howard Funeral Home of Ludowici was in charge of arrangements.