Obituaries

11.18.21 Obituaries

Joseph Thomas “Joe” Willis Jr. Jesup—Joseph Thomas “Joe” Willis Jr., 68, of Jesup died Nov. 8, 2021. The Glynn County native had lived in Wayne County the past 35 years and was a member of Crossroads Church of God and an active member of the CMA (Christian Motorcycle Association).

11.11.21 obituaries

David N. “Bull” Cameron Screven—David N. “Bull” Cameron, 86, died suddenly Nov. 4, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah. A resident of Wayne County for most of his life, he was born on April 1, 1935, in Jesup to the late Clyde and Addie Coleman Cameron.

Obituaries 11.4.21

Gail Blanton Smiley Jesup—Gail Blanton Smiley, 66, of Jesup died Oct. 9, 2021. The Wayne County native was a member of New Life Pentecostal Church and was a retired Kmart employee and former employee with Coastal Pines Technical College.

10.28.21 obituaries

Patricia Williams Graham Jesup—Patricia Williams Graham, 68, died Oct. 21, 2021, at home under the care of Hospice of South Georgia, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 4, 1953, in Jesup.

10.21.21 obituaries

   Richard “Dickey” Earl Franklin Screven—Richard “Dickey” Earl Franklin, 72, of Screven died Oct. 13, 2021. The Wayne County native and U.S. Army veteran, and was a member of Iron Workers Local No. 387. The outdoorsman loved to hunt and fish. He adored his great-grandchildren.

10.14.21 obituaries

Dr. James Polk “Jay” Brinson III Jesup—Dr. James Polk “Jay” Brinson III, 51, of Jesup died Oct. 5, 2021, at University of Florida Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida, after a short illness and a remarkable life.

10.7.21 obituaries

Dr. Jay Brinson Jesup—Dr. Jay Brinson, 51, of Jesup died Oct. 5, 2021.  He was predeceased by his father, James Polk Brinson Jr., and a brother, Jeremy Brinson. Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Kim Brinson of Jesup; a daughter, Mallory (Jake) Phillips of Odum; a son, J.T.

9.30.21 obituaries

Jacquelyn “Jackie” Louise Parks Dekle Jesup—Jacquelyn “Jackie” Louise Parks Dekle, 82, of Jesup died Sept. 24, 2021. The Wayne County native was a member of First United Methodist Church and a retired teacher’s aide.

9.23.21 obituaries

John “David” Graham Jesup—John “David” Graham, 64, of Jesup died Sept. 16, 2021. The Wayne County native was a member and deacon of Old Bethel Baptist Church and was retired from 31 years with the Georgia Department of Transportation.

9.16.21 obituaries

Deborah Winn Smith Jesup—Deborah Winn Smith, 51, died Sept. 12, 2021, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 18, 1970, in Avon Park, Florida.