All Obituaries

Janice Marie Rhodes Scarborough, 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at home surrounded by her loving family under the care of Hospice of South Georgia. A resident of Jesup for over thirty years, Janice was born on January 8, 1942 in Columbus, Georgia to the late Guy and Willine Freeman Rhodes.  She lived most of her early life in Phenix City, Alabama before relocating to Ohio for several years.  Janice moved back south to Atlanta before moving even farther south ...

Forrest Carter Harper, Jr., passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026 in Anderson, South Carolina. Forrest was born on March 3, 1948 in Raleigh, North Carolina to the late, Forrest Carter Harper, Sr. and Martha Pierce Harper.  He spent his early years in Jesup and later graduated from High School in Rome, Georgia.  It was hard to know Forrest and not be crazy about him.  He had a warm, inviting and magnetic personality which made him a natural salesman.  Forrest could sell ...

James Earnest Edenfield, 81, of Screven, Georgia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, after a courageous battle with illness, July 2, 2026. Born and raised in Screven, James built a life defined by hard work, faithfulness, and an unwavering love for his family. He spent many years as a proud Journeyman Lineman and member of the IBEW. He also honorably served as a Reservist in the Coast Guard. After returning home to Georgia with his family, he continued doing the ...

Christopher Anthony Bush, Sr., 60, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Chris was born on April 26, 1966, in Gordon, Georgia, and lived in Jesup for many years. He worked in construction and was known as a hardworking man who enjoyed fishing and working on cars. Chris had a kind and generous heart, always willing to help anyone in need. To know Chris was to love him. He will be remembered for his loving, caring nature and the joy he brought to those around ...

Bishop Jeffery Thomas Holt, 66, of Jesup, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Hospice of South Georgia, following a courageous battle with liver cancer. Jeff was born on August 21, 1959, in Rochelle, Illinois, to the late Bishop Jerry Thomas Holt and Betty Jean Holt. A graduate of West Aurora High School, Jeff completed high school a year early in order to begin his college education. He continued his studies at Lee College (now Lee University) in ...

Hilda Fennel Van Meter,86, passed away at her residence on Monday, June 22,2026, surrounded by her loving family. Hilda was born in Wayne County on December 19, 1939, to the late Zeke and Ella Fennel, and was  a long time resident of Wayne County. She loved the Lord with all her heart and was a faithful member of Grace Assembly of God. Hilda was devoted to her family and was a loving mother who cherished her children and would do anything for those she loved. She was also a doting ...

Salina Michelle Dela Espriella, 53, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at home under the care of GHC Hospice. A resident of Jesup for nearly forty years, Michelle was born on May 30, 1973 in Jesup to the late Theron Dillard Lesseur and Nancy O’Berry Lesseur.  She spent her early years in Townsend before moving to Jesup where she attended Altamaha Technical College, now Coastal Pines Technical College, receiving her license to practice nursing as an LPN.  ...

Marjorie Ann Moore, 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at home. Marge was born on  September 12, 1940 to the late, Sylvester “Bill” and Irma Van Verth Streker in Hiawatha , Kansas.  After high school, Marge worked for a number of years in various office and management positions before moving to Germany after becoming a military spouse.  While in Germany she started working for the Department of Defense and she later transferred to Fort Stewart, ...

Gregory Richard "Ricky" Hammond, Sr., 74, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Hospice of South Georgia. A native of Wayne County, Ricky was born on July 6, 1951, and spent most of his life in Jesup. A man of faith, he loved studying his Bible, and was a member of Jesup Christian Fellowship for a number of years. Ricky retired from Rayonier as a chip tester after many years of dedicated service. He was an avid sports lover and a devoted fan of the Georgia Bulldogs. In his ...

Brandi Nicole Spell Dixon, 43, affectionately known as “BB,” or “Pickles,” passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at home under the care of Hospice of South Georgia surrounded by her loving family. A native and lifelong resident of Wayne County, Brandi, was born on November 7, 1982.  She was educated in the Wayne County School System, graduating from Wayne County High School in 2001.  Brandi continued her education in the nursing program  at the ...