Obituaries

Obituaries 2.29.24

  Cecil Jerald Grantham Sr. Ludowici—Cecil Jerald Grantham Sr., 65, died Feb. 27, 2024, at his home under the care of his family and Hospice of South Georgia. Born in Orlando, Florida, he lived in Long County for the past 24 years. He was self-employed in construction and lived to hunt and fish.

Obituaries 2.22.24

Imogene Robertson Smith Jesup—Imogene Robertson Smith, 76, died peacefully Feb. 15, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family under the care of Hospice of South Georgia. A native and lifelong resident of Wayne County, she was born on Dec.

Obituaries 2.15.24

Don Beasley Jesup—Don Beasley, 78, of Jesup died Feb. 6, 2024, in Hospice of South Georgia Inpatient Unit. The Wayne County native was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served in the Vietnam War. He was of the Baptist Faith.

Obituaries 2.8.24

Shelby Nicole Bradley Jesup—Shelby Nicole Bradley, 23, died peacefully on  Feb. 2, 2024, at Augusta University Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. A native and lifelong resident of Jesup, she was born on Nov. 7, 2000, in Savannah.

Obituaries 2.1.24

Mitchell Brown Screven—Mitchell Brown, 56, of Screven died Jan. 24, 2024. The Wayne County native was a Baptist and a former cabinet maker. He was a self-taught guitarist and loved doting on his dog, Zeus. He was preceded in death by his father, Bruce Brown; and his brother, Eddie Lee.

Obituaries 1.25.24

Josh Riner Jesup—Joshua Alan “Josh” Riner, 32, died Jan. 16, 2024, in Jesup.  Born in Bruns-wick, he lived in Wayne County all of his life and had worked at Wayne Service Center, KMart and KFC in Jesup. He was an avid University of Georgia Bulldog fan, even naming his dog Herschel Walker.

Obituaries 1.18.24

Barbara Reichert Jesup—Barbara Reichert, 65, of Jesup died Jan. 14, 2024. The Wayne County native was a member of the Church of God. She held many jobs, including making fabulous desserts from her mother’s collection of recipes, flower arranging and catering.

Obituaries 1.11.24

Dorothy N. Beasley Jesup—Dorothy N. Beasley, 88, died peacefully on Jan. 2, 2024, at Hospice of South Georgia. She “never met a stranger.” She cared deeply for others and would talk to anyone.

Obituaries 1.4.24

Michael Lonnie Bennett Jesup—Michael Lonnie Bennett, 39, died suddenly on Dec. 22, 2023, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. A native and lifelong resident of Wayne County, he was born on May 27, 1984. He graduated from Wayne County High School and was a welder by trade.

Obituaries 12.28.23

Clifford Spencer Gilmer Jesup—Clifford Spencer Gilmer, 72, of Jesup died Dec. 13, 2023. The Coleman native had lived in Wayne County most of his adult life. He received his pharmacy degree from the University of Georgia and loved being a DAWG fan. He was a member of St.