Obituaries

Obituaries 7.20.23

  Jerry Willis Keith Jesup—Jerry Willis Keith (aka Pappaw), 86, of Jesup died peacefully on July 12, 2023, at home surrounded by his beloved family and under the care of Hospice of South Georgia. He was born March 28, 1937, in Waycross to the late Warren Lott Keith and Mary Emma Corbett Keith.

Obituaries 7.6.23

Sherry Thornton Wasdin Patterson—Sherry Thornton Wasdin, 73, of Patterson died June 29, 2023. The Chicago, Illinois, native had lived most of her life in Appling County and attended Screven First Baptist Church. She was retired as an administrative assistant from the Wayne County school system.

obituaries 6.29.23

Sonny Garbutt Jesup—Frank Randall Garbutt Jr., 81, affectionately known as “Sonny” to his family and friends, died peacefully on June 21, 2023, at home under the care of Hospice of South Georgia and his loving family. A native and lifelong resident of Wayne County, he was born on Oct.

Obituaries 6.22.23

Neal Henry Lynn Jesup—Neal Henry Lynn, 59, of Jesup died May 28, 2023. The Wayne County native was a former truck driver and plumber. He enjoyed motorcycle riding and working on classic Chevrolets. He is predeceased by his parents, Jasper and Vernice Bunton Lynn, and a brother, Jack Lynn.

Obituaries 6.15.23

Merlene Dyal Altman Jesup—Merlene Dyal Altman, 87, of Jesup died June 11, 2023, under the care of Georgia Hospice Care.  The Wayne County native was a member of Spring Grove Freewill Baptist Church and owner of Love Blossoms in Hinesville.

Obituaries 6.8.23

Alford Bruce Woodard Sr. Jesup—Alford Bruce Woodard Sr., 94, died peacefully on June 2, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family under the care of Heartland Hospice. A resident of Wayne County for more than 65 years, he was born on Nov.

Obituaries 6.1.23

Ray Doyle House Jesup—Ray Doyle House, 59, of Jesup, died May 27, 2023. The Glynn County native had lived in Wayne County the past 33 years and has been a City of Jesup commissioner for several terms, beginning in 1995.

Obituaries 5.25.23

James Coye “Jimmy” Overstreet Jesup—James Coye “Jimmy” Overstreet of Jesup died May 20, 2023, under the care of Hospice Savannah Inc. with Parkinson’s disease. He was born Jan. 18, 1945. A 1963 graduate of Waycross High School, he played varsity basketball and baseball.

Obituaries 5.18.23

  Norma Lou Bargeron Woods Jesup—Norma Lou Bargeron Woods, 77, of Jesup died May 10, 2023. The Wayne County native was a member of Crossroads Church of God and the Prime Timers Sunday School Class. She enjoyed rearing her children and being a homemaker.

Obituaries 5.11.23

  Ondie Davis Phillips Odum—Ondie Davis Phillips, 53, of Odum died May 6, 2023. She was a 1987 Wayne County High School graduate who was a star member of the Lady Jacket softball team.