Elaine Moseley
Screven—Elaine Moseley, 63, died Aug. 21, 2021, at Wayne Memorial Hospital.
A native and lifelong resident of Wayne County, she was born on July 11, 1958, in Screven to the late Conrad and Kathryn Wasdin Moseley.
She was a U.S. Army veteran and a former member of the Georgia State Defense Force. She worked for many years at Pump Pantry, where she enjoyed light-hearted banter with the customers. She was a loving mother, and whether they were wrong or right, she always stood by her children. She was an avid Atlanta Braves fan who had attended many games over the years. She especially enjoyed the games when she was able to attend with her mother.
Her greatest joys in life were her two granddaughters, Maddie Grace and Chrislyn Faith, and her nephew, Konner Bailey. They brought such joy and laughter to her life, her family said, and she took some of the best memories of those three with her.
She was preceded in death by her twin infant daughters, Gabrielle and Katrina Fulford; a brother, Randy Moseley; a niece, Mandi Dubberly; a sister-in-law, Kay Moseley; the father of her children Joel Rocky Fulford; and fiancé, John Robinson.
Survivors include her children, Brandi Fulford of Screven, Roxann (Clay) Deen of Broxton and Joel Fulford II of Screven; granddaughters, Maddie Grace and Chrislyn Faith Dennard; sisters, Jackie Moseley of Jesup and Julie Moseley of Screven; brothers, Hoyt Moseley of Brunswick and Scott (Annette) Moseley of Odum; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and other extended-family members.
Her family said she was eternally grateful for her friends who stood by her through all the struggles with her health, including Dawn Pridgen, Regina Strickland, Carla Cook and Sandy Jackson. “The love shown by her family was also great, and she in turn loved each of you. She will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her.”
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Howard-Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Bonell F. Lewis
Odum—Bonell F. Lewis, 97, died Aug. 18, 2021, at Coastal Manor Nursing Home after an extended illness.
She was born May 1, 1924, in Colquitt County to the late Thomas Anderson Farrow and Bessie Lou Newsome Mobley. She had spent most of her life in Wayne County. She had a strong work ethic beginning early in life, telling stories of picking cotton and working in the fields from sunrise to sunset.
She worked previously as a presser for Vann’s Laundry, later retiring from factory work.
She had attended Gardi Church of God in her earlier years and confessed being a Christian. She was a selfless person, devoting herself to her home and her family. She enjoyed working in her flowers and canning fruits and vegetables harvested from her garden. She could often be found watching Western movies and sipping a Coke, which HAD to be in the small glass bottles.
She was “country” by far, as her pronunciation of words often proved. “They may have not always been grammatically correct, and sometimes they were rather comical, but that was the Bonell we loved,” her family said.
In addition to her parents, she was priced in death by her husband, Spencer “Bunt” Lewis; three children, Dean Nettles, Shirley Ann Reddish and Steve Clark; and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include her two daughters, Mary (Walter) Weaver of South Carolina and Glenda (Bruce) Fletcher of Michigan; a son-in-law, Ralph Nettles, and a daughter-in-law, Earlene Clark, both of Jesup; a brother, Clarence Mobley of Hortense; a sister, Ermine Whitley of Jesup; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and numerous great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other extended family members.
Funeral services were held Aug. 21 at Howard & Jones Funeral Home in Jesup with the Rev. Rooster Manning and Ralph Nettles officiating.
Interment followed in Odum City Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Darwin Lewis Jr., Rooster Manning, Liston Wainwright, Josh Goss, Jerry Weaver and Michael Scott.
Family and friends may sign the guestbook online at www.jesupfuneralhome.com.
Howard & Jones Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements
Harold “Paul” Baker
Jesup—Harold “Paul” Baker, 71, of Jesup died Aug. 20, 2021.
The Virginia native and longtime resident of Kentucky had lived in Wayne County the past six years and was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in Vietnam. He was a retired executive vice president of pulp sales with Parsons and Whittemore out of Atlanta.
He loved all animals and enjoyed playing golf, hiking, running and nature.
His sister, Harriet Christman, preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Vickie Thornton Baker of Jesup; a daughter, Brent Baker of Fort Thomas, Kentucky; two brothers, Jim (Margith) Baker of Arizona and Jeff (Patty) Baker of Palm Coast, Florida; his four-legged girls, Bella and Lucy; and extended family, Dorman and Janice Thornton and Deryl and Tammy K. Thornton.
The family received friends Aug. 24 at Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of South Georgia Building Fund, 1625 Sunset Blvd., Jesup, Ga. 31545 or ARF, P.O. Box 432, Jesup, GA 31598.
Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Bob J. Campbell
Jesup—Bob J. Campbell, 87, of Jesup died Aug. 22, 2021.
The Duval County, Florida, native had lived in Wayne County the past 30 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in the Korean Conflict. He was a retired cattleman.
He was preceded in death by his son, Sandy Campbell, and daughter, Terri C. Swilley.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Evelyn O’Neal Campbell of Jesup; a daughter, Tongi (Carl) Rhoden of Athens; a son, Randy Campbell of Jesup; and five grandchildren.
Private family graveside burial services with full military rites will be held in the Little Creek Cemetery with the Rev. Jerry Ryals officiating.
Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Lou Parker Hodges
Cumming—Mary Lou Parker Hodges, 86, of Cumming died Aug. 23, 2021.
The Ludowici native and former resident of Colonial Heights, Virginia, was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church for 35 years before moving to Georgia in 2011 to live with her son. She worked for 20 years for the U.S. government in the defense finance accounting service at Fort Lee, Virginia, and Fort Meade, Maryland.
She loved serving the Lord and was very involved in her church by teaching a children’s Sunday school class and helping with the finances and accounting. She was an avid reader in her retirement days.
She was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Hugh Malcom Hodges Jr., and her great-grandson Tyler Inabinett.
Survivors include two daughters, Lee Hodges (Bob) Chapman, of Charleston, South Carolina, and Teri Hodges Burcham of Colonial Heights; a son, Hugh Michael (Krystal) Hodges of Cumming; a brother, Jerry (Cynthia) Parker of Screven; seven grandchildren, Sarah, Sean, Stephanie, Lauren, Jamie, Lindsey and Baxter; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside funeral services will be held Friday, Aug. 27, at 10 a.m. in Jones Creek Memorial Gardens with Brother Durwood Miller officiating.
The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to services at the cemetery.
Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Eugene Lester O’Neal
Jesup—Eugene Lester O’Neal, 46, of Jesup died Aug. 21, 2021.
The Wayne County native and U.S. Navy veteran was a truck driver for WBT Transport and enjoyed fishing and hunting.
His parents, Earnest and Hilda Jackson O’Neal, preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Sharon Thomas O’Neal of Jesup; his sons, Cade and Shad O’Neal, both of Jesup; a brother, Earnest L. O’Neal II, of Jesup; and several other relatives.
Graveside funeral services were held Aug. 25 in Little Creek Cemetery with the Rev. Fred Anderson officiating along with military rites.
Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Angie Landon Smith
Jesup—Angie Landon Smith, 52, of Jesup died suddenly on Aug. 23, 2021.
The Appling County native had lived in Jesup most of her life and attended Gardi Baptist Church. She was the credit manager for Farmer’s Furniture Company. She was a hard worker and loved her family.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Taylor Smith; her father, Bobby Landon; grandparents, Alice and Nathaniel Landon; and a stepfather, John Williams.
Survivors include a daughter, Allie Counts of Jesup; four grandchildren, Paris, Braydon, Zander and Jameson; her mother, Nellie Williams, of Cohutta; a brother, Keith Landon of Rocky Face; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Aug. 28, at 11 a.m. at Gardi Baptist Church with the Rev. Randy Pruitt officiating.
Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Kenneth “Kenny” Starling
Jesup—Kenneth “Kenny” Starling, 81, of Jesup died Aug. 19, 2021.
The Wayne County native was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served in Vietnam. He was a 1959 graduate of Jesup High School and a retired Rayonier employee.
He was president of the Sportsman’s Hunting Club and enjoyed his family, coffee friends and school graduate gatherings.
His wife of 57 years, Judy Rogers Starling, preceded him in death, along with a brother, two sisters, and a son-in-law, Leland Poppell.
Survivors include daughters, Janice (Chuck) O’Quinn of Odum and Sue Poppell of Odum; two sons, John (Jan) Starling and Chris Starling of Jesup; sisters, Johnnie Mae (Donald) Woods and Sherry (Robert) Lynn of Jesup; a brother, Jimmy (Lolita) Starling of Jesup; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Aug. 22 at Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mark Thornton officiating. Interment followed in Pinecrest Memorial Cemetery with military honors. Active pallbearers were his family. Honorary pallbearers were members of Jesup High School Class of 1959.
Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.