Obituaries

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. Survivors include a husband, James E.

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. A resident of Jesup for more than 52 years, he was born on Aug.

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.

10.14.20 obituaries

Mary Taylor Ayres Jesup—Mary Taylor Ayres, known as “Ruthie,” died Oct. 5, 2020. She was born in Waycross on Oct. 19, 1929, to Annie R. Taylor and Elton Taylor. She lived in several places around Southeast Georgia but finally settled in Jesup.

10.7.20 OBITUARIES

Annette Marr Arnett Jesup—Annette Marr Arnett, 89, of Jesup died Sept. 28, 2020. The Wayne County native was a Baptist and enjoyed people, arts and crafts. She was predeceased by her parents, Henry and Vina Spivey Marr, and siblings Jesse, the Rev. Rufus and Nell.

9.30.20 obituaries

Cheryl Lewis DeLoach Odum—Cheryl Lewis DeLoach, 66, of Odum died Sept. 25, 2020, under the care of Georgia Hospice Care. The Wayne County native was a member of Jesup Primitive Baptist Church. She enjoyed trips to the beach, flower gardening, and wreath and basket making.

9.23.20 obituaries

Iona Hilton Anderson Jesup—Iona Hilton Anderson, 96, of Jesup died Sept. 19, 2020. The Wayne County native was a member of O’Quinn Baptist Church and enjoyed sewing, gardening and cooking.

9.16.20 obituaries

Frances R. Peek Jesup—Frances R. Peek, 70, died Sept. 13, 2020, at Candler Hospital in Savannah. She was born in El Paso, Texas, and raised in Wayne County, where she lived most of her life.

9.9.20 obituaries

  James R. McCray Jesup—James R. McCray, 77, of Jesup died Sept. 2, 2020, at his residence after a short illness. The Savannah native lived in Jesup most of his life and attended St. Joseph Catholic Church.