Obituaries

Obituaries 11.16.23

Laurie Jean Butsch Jesup—Laurie Jean Butsch, 54, died peacefully on Nov. 11, 2023, at Landmark Hospital in Savannah after a lengthy illness. A resident of Jesup for the past eight years and former resident of Texas and Indiana, she was born on Nov. 12, 1968, in Niskayuna, New York.

Obituaries 11.9.23

Jasper LaDon “Don” Crawford Jesup—Jasper LaDon “Don” Crawford, 70, died peacefully on Nov. 4, 2023 at Hospice of South Georgia surrounded by his loving family. A resident of Wayne County for most of his life, he was born on April 14, 1953, in Waycross to the late Jasper J. and Aline Lee Crawford.

Obituaries 11.2.23

Robert Michael “Rob” Martin Odum—Robert Michael “Rob” Martin, 60, of Odum died Oct. 29, 2023. The Chat-ham County native had lived in Wayne County most of his adult life and was a former employee with The Press-Sentinel. He was owner of Martin’s Mobile Home Service.

Obituaries 10.26.23

Tracy Olen Anderson Jesup—Tracy Olen Anderson, 52, of Jesup died Oct. 18, 2023. The Chat-ham County native had lived in Wayne County all of his life and was a man of faith who loved God. He worked at RYAM and enjoyed fishing, gardening, grilling and basically anything outdoors.

Obituries 10.19.23

Doyal E. Scoggins Jesup—Doyal E. Scoggins, 92, of Jesup died Oct. 4, 2023. The Florida native had lived in Wayne County the past 20 years and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and the Senior Adult Sunday School Class. He was a 20-year retired major in the U.S. Air Force.

Obituaries 10.12.23

Sheryl Ann Goode Ludowici—Sheryl Ann Goode, 55, died Sept. 19, 2023, in Ludowici. Born in Savannah, she lived in Florida for several years and in Long County for the past 21 years.

Obituaries 10.5.23

Marvin Mendes DeLoach Ludowici—Marvin Mendes DeLoach, 75, died Sept. 29, 2023, under the care of his family and GHC Hospice. A native and lifelong resident of Long County, he retired from Rayonier after 37 years of service.

Obituaries 9.28.23

Constance Alyssa Martin Ludowici—Constance Alyssa Martin, 39, died suddenly on Sept. 17, 2023, at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah after a brief illness.

Obituaries 9.21.23

James Edward Darsey Jesup—James Edward Darsey, 60, died Sept. 10, 2023 at home. A native and lifelong resident of Jesup, he was born on Dec. 9, 1962, to the late Lee Edward and Mae Nettles Darsey. He worked as a maintenance man for most of his life and was a member of Midway Baptist Church.

Obituaries 9.14.23

Genell Stallings Jr. Jesup—Genell Stallings Jr., 59, died peacefully at his home on Sept. 5, 2023. Born in Savannah on June 30, 1964, he spent most of his life in Savannah before moving to Jesup, where he has resided for the past seven years.