Donnie Clifford Gravley
Brunswick—Donnie Clifford Gravley, 80, of Bruns-wick died May 9, 2022.
A Gordon County native, he was a former resident of Wayne County and was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired employee with Hercules in Brunswick. He enjoyed fishing, camping in Ellijay, and spending time with his family.
He was predeceased by his wife, Jackie Mumford Gravley.
Survivors are three sons, Alan (Alberta) Gravley of Nahunta, Eddie (Irene) Gravley of Perry, Florida, and Loren (Becky) Gravley of Brunswick; a sister, Maxine (Art) Bennett of Jesup; brothers, David Gravley of Jacksonville, Florida, Harold Gravley of Jesup and extended siblings; four grandchildren, Emma, Sean, Ella and Jessica; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held May 13, 2022, from Piney Grove Cemetery with the Rev. Stanley Todd officiating. Active pallbearers were his family.
Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home of Jesup was in charge of arrangements.
Rev. Maurice Floyd
Jesup—The Rev. Maurice Floyd, 85, of Jesup died May 11, 2022.
An Appling County native, he had lived in Wayne County most of his adult life and was a former member and Sunday school teacher at Crossroads Church of God before becoming a member of Piney Grove Church of God. He was a 20-year Fort Stewart Civil Service retiree and was called into the Church of God, where he worked in the mission field, helping to build several churches, including Altamaha Church of God. He pastored and built the 1st Church of God in Richmond Hill and was pastor for 10 years at Glennville Church of God. He was a community-minded pastor and always available to assist whoever needed help, according to his family.
He was predeceased by his daughter Patty Rena Floyd and grandson Randall Maurice Floyd.
Survivors are his wife of 65 years, Mezell Blanton Floyd of Jesup; a son, Randy (Barbara) Floyd of Midway; a daughter, Donna (Leon) McKenzie of Twin City; grandchildren, Krystal (Donnie) Smiley of Baxley and Jonathan (Danna) Harvey of Odum; great-grandchildren, Garrison, Layton, Paisley and Hayes; a niece, Lory Ann Blanton; a special great-niece, Madison Blanton; and several other nieces and nephews.
Celebration-of-life services were held May 13, 2022, from Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Hulett Smith and the Rev. R.M. Warren officiating. Interment followed in the New Hope Cemetery. Active pallbearers were family.
Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home of Jesup was in charge of arrangements.
Annette Ray Moody
Jesup—Annette Ray Moody, 85, of Jesup died May 14, 2022.
A Tattnall County native, she had lived in Wayne County most of her adult life and was a member of Anderson Drive Baptist Church. She retired from Rayonier at Jesup to work full-time alongside her husband, Charlie Moody, as owner and operator of Moody’s Nursery. She was lovingly known for her passion for plants.
She was a caring wife, mother, and grandmother, her family said, and was predeceased by Charlie J. Moody, her husband of 61 years; a sister, Joyce Todd; and two brothers, Luther and Bobby Ray.
Survivors are her daughter, Debbie (Don) Pye of Odum; a son, Jerry (Shelba) Moody of Jesup; six grandchildren, Kimberly (Paul) McCall, Christopher Brian Pye, Brent Pye, Terri Ann Yawn, Christy (Jonathan) Efaw, and Blake Pye; seven great-grandchildren, Tristin and Trenton Yawn, Alexia, Wesley and Shelby McCall, and Skylar and Charlie Anna Efaw; a brother, Larry (Vaunda Faye) Ray; sisters, Doylene Morgan, Faye Martin, and Judy Blanton; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held May 18, 2022, from Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home Chapel with pastor Dustin Cribbs and the Rev. Fred Anderson officiating. Interment was in the Pinecrest Memorial Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Donnie Ray, Carey Martin, Casey Martin, Owen Deloach, Guillermo Jimenez, Isaias Cormelio, Jose Rodriquez, Edgardo deJesus’ and Alfonso Rodriquez. Honorary pallbearers were The Blessed Ladies Sunday school class of Anderson Drive Baptist Church, the staff of Hospice of South Georgia, and past and present employees of Moody’s Nursery.
Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home of Jesup was in charge of arrangements.
Nancy Roberts Woodson
Jesup—Nancy Roberts Woodson, 85, of Jesup died May 9, 2022.
A Mobile, Alabama, native, she had lived in Wayne County since 1973 and was a member of Jesup First Baptist Church and the Laverne Bennett Sunday school class and XYZ group. She was a retired Rayonier employee and enjoyed playing cards with family and friends.
She is the widow of Charlie Richard Woodson and was predeceased by a brother, Cleve Roberts; a daughter-in-law, Lynn Woodson; and a granddaughter, Carly Ree Woodson.
Survivors are sons, Rick (Debbie) Woodson, Robert (Sandi) Woodson and Randy Woodson, all of Jesup; a sister, Barbara Roberts Schuster of Fernandina Beach, Florida; grandchildren, Kristina (James) Stewart, Melanie Robinson, and Jeremy, Will, Madison and Hunter Woodson; a niece, Nan (R.J.) Voit; and a special friend, Bruce Woodard Sr. of Jesup.
A graveside service was May 12, 2022, at Pinecrest Memorial Cemetery with Dr. Mike VonMoss officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jesup First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1115, Jesup, GA 31598 or a charity of choice.
Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home of Jesup was in charge of arrangements.
Ignacio de Jesus Palacio
Jesup—Ignacio de Jesus Palacio, 64, of Jesup died at home under the care of Hospice of South Georgia.
He was born in Havana, Cuba, to Ricardo and Fausta Palacio in 1957. His family moved to the United States in 1960 and lived in Florida, Ohio and Virginia. He met Debbie, his future wife, at Ohio State University, and they were married in 1989. After the honeymoon, he began the Officer Basic Course in the U.S. Army at Fort Sill in Lawton, Oklahoma. He was stationed at Fort Stewart and then deployed during Operation Desert Shield. After the military, he began a law-enforcement career at FCI in Jesup and held several positions during his 21 years of service. At retirement, his title was drug treatment specialist counselor.
He enjoyed classical guitar, painting, woodworking, gardening and archery and devoted 20 years to the sport of archery. Enjoyment came by helping the children and adults succeed to the best of their abilities while having fun, his family said. He was an active member of First Baptist Church, where he played guitar, taught the Singles Sunday school class and served as a deacon. His favorite scripture was Galatians 2:20, “I have been crucified with Christ, it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me, and the life which I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” This is the reason he was committed to serving others, his family said. He wanted everyone to understand “Jesus Christ in you, the hope of Glory.” Among his titles, his favorite was “Daddy”. He loved spending time with his three boys camping, fishing, playing games or “hanging together.” There was always laughter and love present, according to his family, who said that his handsome smile, warmth and tenderness live on in his three sons.
Survivors are his wife of 33 years, Debbie Palacio of Jesup; three sons, Andrew Palacio of Jesup and William Palacio and Anthony (Allyse) Palacio, both of Statesboro; and a brother, Gabriel (Evelyn) Palacio of Miami, Florida.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. May 21, 2022, at Jesup First Baptist Church with pastor Mike VonMoss officiating. Interment will follow in the Pinecrest Memorial Cemetery with a U.S. flag presentation.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to services at the church.
Memorials are requested to be made to First Baptist Church, 185 S. Brunswick St., Jesup, GA 31546.
Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home of Jesup is in charge of arrangements.