All Obituaries

Wilbur Perry Goff, 89, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent’s Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. A longtime resident of Jacksonville, Florida, Wilbur was born on December 31, 1931 in Odum, Georgia to the late Nicholas Perry Goff and Beulah Aspinwall Goff Collins.   In addition to his parents, his maternal grandparents, Ollie and Maude Jackson Aspinwall; paternal grandparents, Sam and Lilla McGauley Goff; wife of fifty years, Ruby Goff; his second...

Annette Taylor Westberry, 82, affectionately known as “Nettie” or “Mrs. Westberry,” to many passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at home under the care of Hospice of South Georgia and her loving family. A resident of Jesup since 1959, Annette was born on September 17, 1938 to the late Randall and Louise Lynn Taylor.  She spent her early years in Pierce County and graduated from Patterson High School in 1956. She married the love of her life, Bryant, in 1959....

Charles William Ambrose, Sr., 74, affectionately known by many as “Charlie,” passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021 at Liberty Regional Medical Center. A resident of Southeast Georgia for more than eighteen years, Charles was born on December 13, 1946 in Baltimore, Maryland.  After graduating High School, he served his county in the United States Army where he was appointed to numerous duty stations including Fort Riley, Kansas for nearly twelve years.  Charles retired...

Tommy Ben Poppell, 57, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at home under the care of Hospice of South Georgia surrounded by his loving family. A resident of Jesup for the past thirty years and former resident of Sumter, South Carolina and McIntosh County, Tommy was born on June 13, 1963 in Hinesville to the late Tom and Marcella Ryals Poppell.  He worked in the collision repair industry as a Body Tec for nearly forty five years, ending his career with B&C Collision Center in...

Herbert Griffis, 75, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Wayne Memorial Hospital. A native and lifelong resident of Wayne County, Herbert was born on March 12, 1946 to the late Clarence and Miriam Herrin Griffis.  He was a contractor by trade who built houses for many years before his retirement nearly twenty years ago.  Herbert was a longtime member of Altamaha Baptist Church and the Little Okefenokee Hunting Club.  He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting just...

Debra Ann Pummell, 64, affectionately known as Debbie to those who knew and loved her, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021 at Memorial University Medical Center after a long illness. A resident of Jesup for the past fifty years, Debbie was born on February 18, 1957 in Hazard, Kentucky to the late Ira and Grace McIntosh Baker.  She worked for many years at H&R Block where she used her natural ability to solve problems along with all the skills she acquired and her excellent work...

Brant Mathis Anderson, 28, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 18, 2021. A native and lifelong resident of Wayne County, Brant was born on January 27, 1993.  He was a member of the Wayne County High School Graduating Class of 2011 and was a welder and boilermaker by trade.  Brant was a member of the Boilermaker’s Local Union 26 and was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing, camping and hunting.  He would hunt just about anything, some of his favorites were...

Donny Turner, 70, known by many as the “Georgia Boy” on the CB radio, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at home under the care of Your Family Hospice. Donny was born on March 5, 1951 in Appling County to the late Woodrow Wilson Turner and Edith Dubberly Turner.  He worked for many years as a dump truck driver with Hendrix Hauling and enjoyed collecting Jeff Gordon and University of Georgia memorabilia in his spare time.  Donny loved working in his yard (keeping...

Richard Benjamin Harmon, 73, affectionately known by many as “Rick” passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Memorial Health University in Savannah after a lengthy illness. A resident of Savannah for over forty-five years, Rick was born on May 14, 1947 in Hartford, Connecticut to the late Benjamin Valentine Harmon and Lorraine Poisson Harmon.  He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict where he worked as a medic.  Later, when Rick was...

Travis Ray Lantrip, Sr., 46, passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 25, 2021.  Travis was born on July 31, 1974, in Milton, Florida. Growing up, he lived in Alabama and Louisiana. He graduated from Lafayette Christian Academy before joining the United States Air Force, where he served his country for four years.  While enlisted, he met and married the love of his life and best friend, Terri. He strived every day to be better than the day before to honor his Lord and Savior,...