Scott White
Mar 5, 2026
Scott White, 68, of Jesup, Ga. passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026. The former Iowa resident had lived in Wayne County the past several years and was recently retired from the Wayne County Board of Education as the athletic trainer. Coach White, also known as Doc White was a favorite amongst the athletes, coaches, teachers, students and their families....
Vernon Edward Jackson
Mar 2, 2026
Mr. Vernon Edward Jackson, Sr., 96, of Jesup, Ga. went to his heavenly home on March 2, 2026. Born in Wayne County to Millard and Mae Jackson, he was drafted into the Army in 1951 at the age of 21 and then to Fort Bliss, TX for boot camp and directly to K-town, Germany where he served with...
Rodney (Ronnie) Earl Krantz
Feb 27, 2026
Rodney Earl "Ronnie" Krantz, 51, of Screven, Ga. passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026. The Wayne County native was a faithful and dependable clerk at Hurricane's Café and Convenient Store. He was a friendly, computer savvy and smart man. The soft spot he had for children could be seen at the store when he would dote on...
Eleanor Ogden Mcguire
Feb 24, 2026
Eleanor Ogden McGuire, 94, of Odum, Ga. passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. A proud native of Wayne County, Eleanor embraced a life of adventure and devotion as a military wife, she traveled the world and made homes in many cities, faithfully supporting her husband and family wherever they were...
Carol Morgan Blanton
Feb 23, 2026
Carol Morgan Blanton, 63, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026 at her home in Jesup, Georgia. Born in Charleston, SC to Theron Roy Sr. and Faye Morgan was one of eight children; 4 brothers and 3 sisters. Carol is remembered for her dedication to work, family, and friends and enjoyed shrimping in her free time. She loved...
Janice Sellers Leggett
Feb 23, 2026
Janice Sellers Leggett, 84, of Odum, Ga. died Monday, February 23, 2026. The Pierce County native had lived in Wayne County for most of her life and was a member of New Hope Free Will Baptist Church and the Senior Adult Sunday School Class. She had a servant's heart and cooking was her love language. Janice and her...
Nancy Lee Roebuck Turner
Feb 23, 2026
Nancy Lee Roebuck Turner of Jesup, Ga. and formerly of Dunbar, Penn. left this earthly plain February 23, 2026, after years of battling Multiple Sclerosis. She was born on February 21, 1948 to the late George and Frances Murphy Roebuck. She will be remembered for being the neighborhood babysitter and everyone's Mom. She helped raise many children who...
Rosemary June Saylor Noble
Feb 21, 2026
Rosemary June Saylor Noble, age 77 of Rocky Mount, Virginia passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease.
Rose was born on June 20, 1948 in Jacksonville, Florida to James and June Saylor.
After graduating from high school, Rose began a long and successful...
Roy William Wiggins
Feb 20, 2026
Roy Wiggins, 82, of Jesup, Ga. passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026 under the care of Georgia Hospice Care. The Wayne County native had been a faithful employee of Jesup Tire Shop and even after retirement would advertise for his beloved company. Roy would even tinker with tires at home. When he wasn't working, he would love...
Sally Sitler Wasdin
Feb 19, 2026
Sally Sitler Wasdin, 81, of Jesup, Ga. passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026 under the care of Hospice of South Georgia. The Hawaiian native and former resident of Santa Barbara California had lived in Wayne County the past 46 years and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and the Sr. Adult Sunday School Class. She was...