All Obituaries

Dewey Edward Crews, 90, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at home under the care of GHC Hospice. Dewey was born on June 22, 1929 in Screven County, Georgia to the late Harley Edward and Minnie Viola Crews.  He spent his early years in Brantley County and worked as a salesman for a tobacco company eventually retiring in 1992. Dewey was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church of Jesup where he attended the Joy Sunday School Class.  After retirement, he and his...

Edwin Lee Morgan, Jr.,58, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020. A resident of Jesup for the past four years and former resident of Winchester, Kentucky, Edwin or “Eddie” as he was affectionately known was born on August 4, 1961 in Louisville, Kentucky.  He was a forklift operator by trade who loved hunting, playing golf, bowling and playing cards in his spare time. His favorite pastime, however, by far was fishing and he spent countless hours with his rod and reel in...

Marlene Spann Peede, 96, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, January 13, 2020, at Serenity Place of Dublin, Georgia.  A native of Hazlehurst, Mrs. Peede was born on February 26, 1923 to James Edward Spann and Lilly Harrison Spann at Goldman’s Hospital.  She was the Salutatorian of her graduating class from Hazlehurst High School at the age of fifteen and attended Georgia College for Women (now Georgia College and University).  Mrs. Peede married Louie Felton Peede...

Jimmy E. Mockbee, Sr., 73, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 10, 2020 under the care of Heartland Hospice after a lengthy illness. A resident of Jesup for over thirty years, Jimmy was born on July 6, 1946 in Jacksonville, Florida.  While serving his country in the United States Army, he was involved in an accident leaving him with only one leg.  Jimmy didn’t let that slow him down.  His determination and drive was second to none and he believed in...

Roger Dean Sauers, 69, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Memorial Health University in Savannah after a long illness. A resident of Jesup for the past twenty years, Roger was born on December 19, 1950 in the District of Columbia to the late, Leon and Elizabeth Smith Sauers.  He served his country in the United States Marine Corps and worked as a handyman most of his life.  There weren’t many things Roger couldn’t fix and he enjoyed fishing in his spare...

Barbara Lynn Brogdon Barbara Lynn Brogdon, 49, passed away suddenly Saturday, January 4, 2020 at home. A resident of Jesup for the past sixteen years and a former resident of McIntosh County for over twenty-five years, Barbara was born on September 12, 1970 in Fort Pierce, Florida.  She was a 1988 graduate of McIntosh County High School.  Barbara was highly motivated and had worked several jobs throughout her high school career including positions with attorney, Samuel J. Oliver,...

James Robert Riendeau, affectionately known as “Robbie” passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. A native and lifelong resident of Wayne County, Robbie was born on June 28, 1969.  He was a master welder and fabricator by trade and was self-employed most recently.  In the past, Robbie had worked many years with Day Break Insulation in Glennville, Kar Grabber Collision Repair Systems, where he built the tools necessary...

Kathleen Grantham Holland, 83, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Mossy Oak Assisted Living under the care of Hospice of South Georgia. A native and lifelong resident of Wayne County, Kathleen or Kathy, as she was affectionately known by many, was born on December 3, 1936 to the late Leonard and Claudia Strickland Grantham.  The loving mother and grandmother had worked as a store clerk and also a nurse’s aide and was a long time member of the Unity Church of...

Anne Tucker Blount, 79, passed away on December 25, 2019 at Hospice of the Golden Isles after a long illness. Anne was born on February 23, 1940 in Brunswick to the late Otis and Helen Nelson Tucker.  After graduating from Glynn Academy in 1957 she attended the University of Georgia.  Anne moved extensively with her husband as he spent over thirty years serving in the military including numerous appointments overseas.  Later in life she enjoyed collecting, buying and selling...

Jaeriel Francisco Esquilin Pina passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, December 25, 2019.  Jaeriel, affectionately known as, “Jaeri” or “Warrior” was born on September 25, 2016 in Puerto Rico and lived with his family in Jesup for the past two years.  He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jorge Luis Pina, II. Survivors include his mother, Lourdes Esquilin Pina; his father, Jose Antonio Esquilin Ceballo both of Jesup; two brothers, Justo Antonio...