All Obituaries

Tammy Suzette Tootle, 57, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021 at Satilla Memorial Hospital from injuries sustained in an accident. A native and lifelong resident of Southeast Georgia, Tammy was born on February 9, 1964 in Jesup.  She was an expert seamstress by trade who loved to sing and dance.  Tammy was a loving wife and mother who enjoyed getting dressed up and always kept her home in tip top shape.  She was known to be the “life of the party,” in many...

Annie Faye Reddish Johnson, 78, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021 at home under the care of Hospice of South Georgia and her loving family. A native and lifelong resident of Wayne County, Faye was born on February 16, 1943 to the late Joe Reddish and Estelle Herrin Reddish.  She was a self-taught beautician who worked from home for many years specializing in the old fashioned “bee hive” hair style.  Faye was truly gifted as an artist, not only with styling...

Tina Michelle Fuller, 54, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at home. A resident of Nahunta for the past fourteen years, Tina, affectionately known as “Nana” to her precious grandchildren,  was born on October 30, 1966 in Bartow, Florida.  She was a homemaker who devoted herself to her family.  Tina loved God and loved to worship God.  She enjoyed attending church regularly and being a part of the fellowship of believers.  Her father, Buddy...

James Neal Thompson, 55, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021 at Wayne Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. A resident of Wayne and Pierce Counties for his entire life, James was born on July 3, 1966 in Jesup.  He graduated from Wayne County High School and was a farmer, mechanic and truck driver.  James loved hunting, fishing and working on things.  He always liked to have a good time and enjoyed joking around and picking on his friends and family.  James was a...

Joey Oliver, 40, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.  A resident of Jesup for the past six years and former longtime resident of Lakeland, Florida, Joey was born on May 28, 1981 in Alabama to the late Michael Joe and Julie Anne Oliver.  He was a true “jack of all trades,” who had done a little bit of everything in his life.  He managed several restaurants during his career and had been working in sales for...

Candice Desirae Thorne, 34, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Jacksonville. A lifelong resident of Offerman, Candice was born on June 24, 1987 in Blackshear.  She was a 2005 graduate of Pierce County High School and had worked the past fourteen years at Bacon County Hospital and Health System as a phlebotomist.  Candice was known for her smile.  She lit up the room when she smiled and nothing could make her smile like a new...

Deborah Winn Smith, 51, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Debi was born on March 18, 1970 in Avon Park, Florida.  She moved to Wayne County with her family when she was only six years old and attended the Wayne County School System, eventually graduating from Wayne County High School in 1988 where she was a cheerleader for the football and basketball programs.  Debi was a people person who worked in various marketing positions with several...

Helen Linda Griffis Dowless, 75, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 in Southeast Georgia Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. A resident of Brunswick for over fifty years, Helen was born on June 9, 1946 in Jesup, Georgia to the late William and Ruth Landon Griffis.  She worked for nearly twenty years at the Homestyle Laundry in Brunswick and loved shopping in her spare time. In addition to her parents, her husband, Harrison Dowless; brother, Jimmy Griffis and nephew,...

Victor Albert Hires, 50,  passed away at home. A native and lifelong resident of Wayne County, Vic was born on April 27, 1971.  He worked as a motor grader operator with Wayne County for many years before taking a job at Rayonier where he worked  until his health forced retirement.  Vic had a huge heart and he cared deeply for his family.  He was loyal and stayed home to care for his aging parents, especially his beloved mother.  Vic loved animals, especially...

Margie Louise Franklin Rigdon, 86, affectionately known by her family as “Midge,” passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Margie was born on December 18, 1934 in Jesup to the late Irvin and Louise Highsmith Franklin.  She spent her early years in Wayne County where she grew up on a farm and learned the value of hard work and family.  Margie lived in Jacksonville, Florida for a short time where she worked at the King Edward Cigar...