Obituaries

12.5.24

• Howard & Jones   Ralph Earl Overfield Jesup—Ralph Earl Overfield, 80, died peacefully on Nov. 30, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family under the care of Hospice of South Georgia. He was born on March 7, 1944, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Kenneth and Bertha Overfield.

11.21.24

• Rinehart & Sons   Angela Poppell Thornton K’ville—Angela “Angie” Poppell Thornton, 64, of K’ville died Nov. 9, 2024, under the care of Hospice of South Georgia. The Wayne County native was of the Baptist faith and a retired employee with Georgia Department of Transportation.

11.14.24

• Howard & Jones   James Noah Lee Jesup—James Noah Lee, 84, affectionately known as “Jim” or “Flea” by his coworkers at Rayonier died peacefully on Nov. 7, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family under the care of Hospice of South Georgia.

11.7.24

• Rinehart & Sons   Ruby Jean Jones Keith Jesup—Ruby Jean Jones Keith, 87, of Jesup died Oct. 29, 2024 under the care of Hospice of South Georgia.

10.31.24

• Rinehart & Sons Charles Turner Jesup—Charles Turner, 47, of Jesup died unexpectedly on October 25, 2024. The Louisiana native had lived in Wayne County most of his life and was a member of Red Hill Baptist Church.

10.24.24

• Rinehart & Sons   Royce Welch Jesup—Royce Welch, 89, of Jesup died Oct. 16, 2024. The Ware County native and former resident had lived in Wayne County the past 46 years and was an active member of the Golden Rulers Sunday School Class and a lifetime deacon of Jesup First Baptist Church.

10.17.24

• Rinehart & Sons   Deana B. Padgett Jesup—Deana B. Padgett, 72, of Jesup died Oct. 9, 2024. The Wayne County native was a member of Old Bethel Baptist church.

10.10.24

•Howard & Jones   Dorothy Adele Langston Hires Jesup—Dot Hires, 93, affectionately known as “Dot” or “Mrs. Dot,” died peacefully Oct. 3, 2024, at Hospice of South Georgia, surrounded by love.

10.3.24

• Rinehart & Sons   Guelda JoAnn “Joby” Surrency Jesup—Guelda JoAnn “Joby” Surrency, 90, of Jesup died Sept. 25, 2024, under the loving care of Hospice of South Georgia and the Harborview Nursing Staff. She was the daughter of Jewice L. Bennett and Pearl Vandiver.

Obituaries 9.26.24

• Rinehart & Sons    Ira “Kent” Townsend Jesup—Ira “Kent” Townsend, 76, of Jesup died Sept. 22, 2024, under the care of Cotton Grove Estates and GHC Hospice. The Florida native had lived in Jesup since 1993 and was a member of the Church of Christ, where he served as an elder.