Obituaries

12.16.20 Obituaries

Kelly Lynn Trantham Odum—Kelly Lynn Trantham, 61, died Dec. 11, 2020, at home under the care of Hospice of South Georgia Inc. after an extended illness.

12.9.20 obituaries

 George E. Dart Jesup—George E. Dart, 90, master sergeant U.S. Air Force retired, died in Wayne Memorial Hospital under the care of  Hospice of South Georgia on Dec. 5, 2020. He was born on Sept. 12, 1930, in Wayne County to the late William Robert Dart Sr. and Annie Laurie Strickland Dart.

12.2.20 obituaries

William E. “Billie” Clanton Odum—William E. “Billie” Clanton, 78, of Odum died Nov. 27, 2020. Born Nov. 30, 1941, he was raised in Wayne County and grew up on a farm picking tobacco and harvesting turpentine.

11.25.20

Martin Walton NeSmith Shellman Bluff—The world lost a very special man who was loving, gracious and kind. He was a loving husband, a great father, an amazing brother, a wonderful friend, a fantastic boss and the best friend anyone could ask for.

11.25.18 obituaries

Martin Walton NeSmith Shellman Bluff—The world lost a very special man; who was loving, gracious and kind. He was a loving husband, great father, amazing brother, wonderful friend, fantastic boss and the best friend anyone could ask for.

11.18.20 obituaries

Donald Ray Gurschke Jesup—Donald Ray Gurschke, 81, died Nov. 14, 2020, in the Harborview Health Systems in Jesup. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlotte and Theodore, as well as his younger brother, Gerald. He grew up in Southern California.

11.11.20 obituaries

Mother Ethel Mae Ports-Wilkins Screven—Mother Ethel Mae Ports-Wilkins, 90, of Screven died Nov. 2, 2020, at Memorial Satilla Hospital in Waycross. She was born on Aug. 8, 1930, to the late Barry and Lou Eva Wadley-Ports in Perkins.

11.4.20 obituaries

Elizabeth “Gail” Stalze Bellflower Jesup—Elizabeth “Gail” Stalze Bellflower, 70, of Jesup died Oct. 30, 2020. The Columbus native had lived in Wayne County the past 25 years. She enjoyed fishing and taking care of her pets.

10.28.20 obituaries

Leighton Revae Johnson Sr. Jesup—Leighton Revae Johnson Sr., affectionately known by his family and friends as “Johnny,” 77, died Oct. 20, 2020, at home under the care of Hospice of South Georgia.

10.21.20 obituaries

William Curtis Strickland Jesup—William Curtis Strickland died Oct. 15, 2020 after an extended illness. He was born March 3, 1950. The Ludowici native lived in Wayne County most of his life and was a pipefitter for Chemtall. He loved his Harley-Davidson bikes, his family and his fur babies.