All Obituaries

Terry Franklin Sapp, 62, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 20, 2023 at home in the arms of his loving wife after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  Terry was born on August 27, 1960 in Jesup to the late, Albert Lewis and Mattie Horton Sapp.  He began to learn the value of hard work at a young age by working with his father in the family painting and construction business.  After graduating from Wayne County High School in 1978, Terry continued his employment...

Jon Carlton Phillips, 77, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Altamaha Healthcare Center in Jesup, Georgia under the care of GHC Hospice. Jon was born on August 7, 1945 in Los Angeles, California to the late Sam and Rosalie Begovac Phillips.  He spent his early years in Detroit, Michigan where he graduated from Western High School as an All City Pitcher for the baseball team. Jon also lived several years in Manhattan Beach and San Diego, California before moving to...

Donell Brannen, 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Wayne Memorial Hospital under the care of GHC Hospice, surrounded by his loving family. A native and lifelong resident of Wayne County, Donell was born on August 13, 1934 to the late Alvin Barney and Pearl Pye Brannen.  He was a member of the Jesup High School Class of 1952 where he participated in the sports program before serving his country in the United States Army for several years, working as a...

Cardwell Richard Gage, 79, affectionately known by his family and friends as “Dick,” passed away peacefully on Monday, March 6, 2023 at home under the care of Hospice of South Georgia. Dick was born on November 27, 1943 in Hampton, Virginia to the late Cardwell and Jane Leone Gage.  He began his career in public service at a young age when he took a position as a lifeguard. His love of people and willingness to help those in need made him successful in his work and he...

Waldon Lee Stafford, 61, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Altamaha Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center under the care of Hospice of South Georgia. A resident of Jesup for the past four years, Lee was born on December 27, 1961 in Oakland, California to the late James Milton Stafford and Ruth Ann Koon Stafford.  He spent his early years in Jacksonville, Florida where he worked as a plumber.  Later, after moving to Brunswick, Georgia, Lee owned and operated...

Gordon “Yank” Riendeau, 86, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at Wayne Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. A resident of Wayne County for nearly sixty-five years, Yank was born on April 5, 1936 in Saxons River, Vermont to the late George and Hazel Flanders Riendeau.  Yank served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.  After returning home to the states, Yank took a job driving trucks which he worked until retirement when he began a...

Casper Denise Lopez, 44, passed from this life on Sunday, February 19, 2023 in Gainesville, Florida. A native and lifelong resident of Jesup, Georgia, Casper was born on December 27, 1978. She had a big heart and loved helping people in need.  Casper worked for home health for many years and enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren when she wasn’t working.  She loved life and lived it to the fullest.  Casper attended the Hickory Street Church of God...

Steve Hayes, 74, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 19, 2022 at home under the care of Hospice of South Georgia. Steve was born on December 22, 1948 in Savannah to the late Ander and Anna Lois Edenfield Hayes.  He graduated from Robert W. Groves High School before serving in the United States Air Force for four years at several different locations including the Philippines and Thailand.  After returning home to the states, Steve served in the Georgia Air National Guard...

Gregory Thomas Houston, 56, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah. A native and lifelong resident of Wayne County, Greg was born on October 14, 1966 in Jesup to the late George Houston Sr. and Frances Thomas Houston.  His work ethic was second to none.  Greg was a member of the Millwright Union #1256 of Atlanta, Georgia and owned and operated Greg’s Towing.  A lifelong Georgia Bulldogs fan, when he...

Fred Surber, 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at home under the care of Emerald Coast Hospice.  Fred was born on February 2, 1938 in St. Petersburg, Florida to the late, Richard and Marie Elizabeth Knowles Surber.  He had lived in several different places during his lifetime including the past sixteen years in Jesup, Georgia.  Fred was a jack of all trades and could do most anything he set his mind to.  He worked numerous odd jobs including...