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Linda Bowen Loper
Hortense—Linda Bowen Loper, 70, of Hortense died March 5, 2025.
The Florida native had lived in Brantley County the past 20 years and was a member of Little Memorial Baptist Church and a former dental assistant.
She enjoyed taking care of her home and yard.
Her husband, James Paul Loper, preceded her in death.
Survivors include a daughter, Cindy James of Sanford, Florida; a son, Thomas Bowen of Jacksonville, Florida; two brothers, Earl Sparkman and Timothy Sparkman, both of Jacksonville, Florida; sisters, Frankie, Debbie and Audrey; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside funeral services were held March 8 in Little Cemetery in Hortense with Pastor Keith Brown officiating.
Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Donnie K. Lynn
Jesup—Donnie K. Lynn, 86, of Jesup died March 6, 2025, under the care of Affinis Hospice.
The Liberty County native had lived all of her life in Wayne County. She was an active member of Jesup Church of God, serving as a Sunday school teacher, ladies ministry team member and greeter.
The homemaker loved to take care of her family, crafting with a special interest in dolls, and she adored animals, wild and domestic.
She is predeceased by her husband, Harry Elton Lynn Sr.; parents, Leroy and Claudia Louise Foster; and several siblings.
Survivors include a daughter, Marliese (J.R.) Tankersley of Jesup; two sons, H. Elton (Peggy) Lynn Jr. and Michael (Teresa) Lynn, all of Jesup; 11 grandchildren, Sheree (Patrick) Markel, Lucinda Lee, Rachel (Chad) Brooker, Michael Anthony Lynn, Miranda (Ray) Boyles, Michael Alan (Dawn) Elliott, Caleb (Sam) Lynn, Sonya Gill, Polly (Dustin) Thornton, Brent (Leanne) Messer and Courtney (Tommy) Sellers; several great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Larry and Joe Foster; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held March 9 at Jesup Church of God with Pastor Scott Hatten and the Rev. Matt Denison officiating. Interment followed in Union Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Michael Alan Elliott, Dustin Thornton, Patrick Markel, Sonya Gill, Caleb Lynn and Andy Westberry. Honorary pallbearers were staff members of Affinis Hospice.
Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Chet O’Quinn
Screven—Chet O’Quinn, 59, of Screven died March 6, 2025, under the care of Hospice of South Georgia.
The Appling County native and former resident had lived in Wayne County the past 26 years and was of the Christian faith. He was a former cable technician and enjoyed his “hobby farming,” but his greatest passion was his involvement in drug addiction recovery.
He also enjoyed fishing, motorcycling, riding horses and rearing Rylee, his granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Farnell and Evona O’Quinn.
Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Blair Beecher O’Quinn of Screven; a daughter, Chelsea O’Quinn of Screven; a son, Hagan (Autumn) O’Quinn of Baxley; a granddaughter, Rylee O’Quinn; a grandson on the way, Colton James O’Quinn; a sister, Dale O’Quinn Dumigan of St. Simons Island; two brothers, Ferrell (Jane) O’Quinn and Keith (Debbie) O’Quinn, both of Jesup; nieces and nephews, Shaun (Holly) O’Quinn, Kelly (Natasha) O’Quinn, Kyle (Kelly) Allen, Cary Allen, Tannis Allen, Kayla (Josh) Brown and David (Carmen Edwards) O’Quinn; and several great nieces and nephews.
Celebration-of-life services were held March 9 at Rinehart Chapel with the Rev. Mickey Tomberlin officiating.
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.
Robbie Grantham
Willacoochee—Robbie Grantham, 62, of Willacoochee died March 8, 2025.
The Atkinson County native was a Christian and a former police chief with the Lakeland Police Department. He shared his passion of cooking with his girls, especially grilling ribs and Boston butts, but he loved being with his family more than anything else.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elijah Grantham and Bertha Smith, and his sister, Elaine McMillan.
Survivors include two daughters, Dawn (the Rev. Brandon) Stone and Debra (Cody) Bobo, all of Jesup; three grandchildren, Landon, Annaleigh and Elliott Stone; two stepsons, Samuel Herndon and Dalton Rossy; a brother-in-law, Carlos Garcia; two nephews, Sohn McMillan and Dylan Garcia; and lifelong friends, Crystal Grantham, Cindy Shatto and Ricky Rivers.
A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, March 15, at 10 a.m. at Willacoochee Church of God, 5 Atlantic Ave., Willacoochee, GA 31650.
Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Bobby D. Miller
Jesup—Bobby D. Miller, 90, of Jesup died March 9, 2025.
The Georgia native had lived in Wayne County the past 15 years and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He was the retired owner of Bob’s Battery Service in Savannah and enjoyed golfing gardening, and good cooking.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Melony M. Bradley.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Rose Marie Arnold Miller of Jesup; a daughter and son-in-law, Melissa (Bobby) Lamb of Jesup; grandchildren, Maddux (Buchanan) Cowart of Augusta and Palmer Lamb of Jesup; a great-grandson, Miller Cowart; a sister, Margaret Wallace of North Augusta, South Carolina; a brother, David Miller of Savannah; and many extended family members.
A private memorial service is being held by his family.
Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Faye Clark Nash Bobo
Screven—Faye Clark Nash Bobo, 78, of Screven, died March 6, 2025, after a long, hard-fought battle.
A beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, the Cedar Grove native lived in Wayne County for 64 years. Her family said she was a jack of all trades, from farm picking as a child to working in OB at a young age to working in sewing factories and bartending in her “second” young age.
She was a true force of nature, known for her vibrant personality, tell-it-like-it-is mouth and infectious laughter, which could light up any room. An absolute “pistol” at heart, she had a knack for making every gathering special, said her family.
She was passionate about watching her birds and gardening, finding solace and beauty in nurturing her plants. Her green thumb brought life not just to her garden but also to the lives of her family and friends. Additionally, she loved fishing, being outdoors and creating cherished memories with loved ones.
Her legacy will forever be the laughter and warmth she shared, the countless crazy and cherished memories created, and the love she instilled in her family and friends, her family said.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Monroe “Roe” Clark and Cassie Clark Cherry of Cedar Grove; two husbands, W.T. Nash of Jesup and William Bobo of Screven; a son, Joey Nash of Jesup; and three sisters, Lavern Ford, Betty Doran, and Blanche Shelling.
Survivors include her brother, Robert (Marjorie) Clark of Odum; a sister, Lynn Abbot of Douglasville; sons, Tony (Tammy) Nash of Jesup and Todd Nash of Screven; a daughter, Angela Nash of Hortense; grandchildren, Ricky Nash of Fitzgerald, Stacy Nash of Jesup, Harold (Allison) Nash of Surrency, Heidi Nash (fiancé Brooks Hulsey) of Brunswick, Cinnamon (Josh) Drawdy of Waynesville, Danielle (Charlie) Bass of Braselton, Cody (Kendra) Nash of Thomaston, Chase Turner of Atkinson, Cassie Nash of Jesup, and Miranda Nash of Jesup; and 24 great-grandchildren.
As her family remembers her, it celebrates her remarkable spirit and the countless lives she touched. She will be dearly missed but will continue to live on “in our hearts and memories,” her family said.
Funeral services were held March 9 at Howard and Jones Funeral Home with the Rev. Dale Bange officiating. Interment followed at Screven City Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Charlie Bass, Hunter Bass, Cody Nash, Chase Turner, Brian Vuong and Juni Santiago. Honorary pallbearers were the Hospice of South Georgia staff members and beloved nurses, Oscara Tyre, Robin Anderson and Katie Harris.
Remembrances may be made to Hospice of South Georgia, 1625 Sunset Blvd. Jesup, GA 31545.
Family and friends may sign the guestbook online at www.jesupfuneralhome.com.
Howard & Jones Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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Rev. Roland Dann
Rincon—The Rev. Roland Dann, 82, on March 10, 2025 passed peacefully from this world into Heaven and went to meet his Savior, Jesus.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Linda (Mrs. Sweetie); three children, Terri, Tami and Mike; seven grandchildren, Ethan, Emily, Hannah, Rachel, Maggie, Mollie and Jake; and three great-grandchildren, Hayden and River plus one little one on the way, Liam.
A homegoing celebration will be held at Countryside Baptist Church, located at 1201 Noel C. Conaway Road , Guyton, today (Thursday) at 11 a.m. Visitation with the family will precede the service from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Rev. Rick Flowers and the Rev. Ernie Pirkle will officiate.
The active pallbearers will be Ethan Sanders, Caleb Stoots, Jake Dann, Eric Blanton, LaFonza Carter, Eric Peavy, James Eddleman and Lee Hopkins. The honorary pallbearers will be active or retired pastors and their wives, as well as employees of the Effingham County Sheriffs Department.
Burial will follow at Effingham Memorial Gardens. Memorial gifts may be given to Gideons International www.gideons.org or St. Jude Children’s Research, stjude.org or Ogeechee Area Hospice, 200 Donehoo Street, Statesboro, GA 30458.
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements.