All Obituaries

Stephen Anthony Manning, 45, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Harborview Health Systems in Jesup. Stephen was born on March 7, 1981, in Brunswick, Georgia, to the late Charles Monroe Manning and Earlene Kipp Manning and was a lifelong resident of Jesup. Stephen proudly graduated at the top of his class from the Police Academy, an accomplishment he held with great pride. He was known for his kind and generous heart, especially when it came to his nieces and nephews, whom he loved ...

Bonnie Marie Morgan, 63, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Bonnie was born on April 20, 1962, in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, to the late Robert and Dorothy Jones. She later made her home in Jesup, Georgia, where she lived for a number of years. Bonnie was a devoted and loving caregiver who found joy in painting, listening to gospel music, and spending time outdoors. She especially loved gardening and appreciating nature, with a special fondness for ...

Judy Ann Rodden Colbert, 76, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026, at her home.  A resident of Jesup for the past thirty-three years, Judy was born on October 1, 1949 in Shreveport, Louisiana, to the late Jasper and June Rodden. She was a fiercely independent and tender-hearted woman who devoted her life to caring for others. Judy found joy in the simple things like being outdoors tending to her garden, and spending time with her fur babies. Her greatest joy came from encouraging and ...

Wanda Faye Baker, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at Harborview Health Systems, Jesup under the care of Hospice of South Georgia. A resident of Jesup for twenty-five plus years, Wanda was born on July 26, 1941 in Hyden, Kentucky to the late, Lee and Zilpha Causey Baker.  She spent her early years in Hyden where she worked as a waitress and restaurant manager.  In her spare time, Wanda enjoyed spending time with the ones she loved in conversation more than ...

Janice Gail Wasdin, 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28,  2026 at Hospice of South Georgia after an extended illness. A resident of Jesup for the past twenty-five years, Gail was born on February 11, 1937 in Bristol, Georgia to the late, Clyde and Jeannette Quinby Wasdin.  She spent her early years in Screven and graduated from Screven High School in the class of 1954.  Gail continued her education at South Georgia College in Douglas before moving ...

Linda Blanton Baker, 70, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Hospice of South Georgia. A native and lifelong resident of Wayne County, Linda was born on August 15, 1955 to the late J.A. and Eria Lee Blanton.  Linda graduated from Wayne County High School and began to travel extensively with her husband as he worked with the pipefitters union for many years.   She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother and she was always active in the ...

Roy Rochon, formerly of Melbourne, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026 in Jesup, Georgia with his family by his side. He is survived by his daughter, Michelle Wahlquist, four grandchildren - SFC (Ret) Brett Rochon (Nicole), SSG Justin Rochon (Destiny’ann), Jessica Zhao (Daniel) and Jay Veillette, 7 great grandchildren, sister Barbara Robertson and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his best friend and loving wife of 63 years, Marie Jeanne, his sons Steven ...

Charles “Larry” Wheeler, age 88, of Jesup GA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 27, 2026, after a brief illness. Born in Wellsboro PA, Larry proudly served in the United States Military; spending 4 years in the Army between Germany and Fort Polk Louisiana and then served 37 years full time with the National Guard. During his time with the Guards he was a Maintenance Supervisor, for which he won numerous prestigious awards. Some of his most cherished moments ...

Deborah Ann Boatright Wheelis, 71, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2026 at home surrounded by her loving family under the care of Hospice of South Georgia. A native and lifelong resident of Wayne County, Deborah was born on March 3, 1954 to the late R.O. Boatright and Anne Burch Boatright.  In her younger years, she worked in tobacco and helped out around the farm while attending school.  Deborah worked for the Wayne County School System in the School Nutrition Program ...

Jeff Lonnie Westberry, 68, affectionately known by some as, “Jeffro or Jethro,” passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy battle with cancer. A native and lifelong resident of Wayne County, Jeff was born on January 31, 1958 in Jesup to the late, Leion James Westberry and Georgia Ann Turner Westberry.  Jeff attended the Wayne County Public School System and ...