Dorothy N. Beasley
Jesup—Dorothy N. Beasley, 88, died peacefully on Jan. 2, 2024, at Hospice of South Georgia.
She “never met a stranger.”
She cared deeply for others and would talk to anyone. If she met you, she took the time to find out details about you and would ask you about them the next time she saw you. The family said it marveled at her ability to remember names and personal details about everyone she met.
She was born in Dublin, as the youngest of five daughters in a family of 10. After briefly dating one of her other sisters, her husband, John, chose her, and the two of them began their life together and just completed 71 years of marriage in a Florida ICU unit, with John at her side and her fighting for her life. She lost this fight, but she won the game of life, according to her family.
An avid games player, she enjoyed card and board games with her sisters, children and grandchildren. She actively participated in activities and played make-believe with her great-grandchildren.
After retiring from USGS, she and her husband traveled across the country in a motor home before building their dream house in Conyers. They also enjoyed boating activities and made many friends at Lake Hartwell, where they built a cabin on the lake. During her long retirement that exceeded 30 years, they traveled extensively with family and friends and eventually relocated to Jesup, where they thrived in a small town that included a new church family and a closer relationship with two of their great-grandchildren. She was unable to meet her goal of watching her oldest great-granddaughter graduate from high school when her life was cut short by complications related to influenza.
She and her husband attended First United Methodist Church of Jesup and also enjoyed senior outings and Wednesday night suppers with their church family
She was preceded in death by all of her siblings.
Survivors include her husband, John Beasley of Jesup; her sister-in-law, Edith Locke of O’Brien, Florida; three daughters, Debra Beasley and her husband, John Kading, of Loveland, Colorado, Claire (Kevin) Scallions of Marietta and Jan Beasley of Jesup; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Jan. 6, 2024 at the First United Methodist Church of Jesup with the Rev. Rebecca Duke-Barton officiating.
Private interment services will be held in Macon Memorial Park.
Family and friends may sign the guestbook online at www.jesupfuneralhome.com.
Howard & Jones Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Bruce Lamb
Jesup—Bruce Lamb, 63, died Jan. 6, 2024, at Jesup Health and Rehabilitation under the care of GHC Hospice.
He was born on June 4, 1960, in Jesup to the late Deward and Geneva Stephens Lamb. He spent his early years in Jesup, where he worked as a truck driver, eventually relocating to Lufkin, Texas. He moved back to Jesup several years ago.
He loved joking around and having fun with his friends and family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Kerry Bruce Lamb Jr.; his brother, Carlton Deward Lamb; and his grandparents, Peter Roy Stephens and Arizona Brinkley Stephens.
Survivors include one daughter, Heather Raye Lamb; one son, Cody Lamb; one brother, Peter Ray Lamb; one sister, Emily Moxley; two grandchildren, Anozira and Geneva; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended-family members.
Visitation will be held today (Thursday) from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Howard & Jones Funeral Home in Jesup.
Private interment services will be held in the Zion Cemetery in Baxley.
Family and friends may sign the guestbook online at www.jesupfuneralhome.com.
Howard & Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Margarita Garcia
Jesup—Margarita Garcia, 79, of Jesup died Jan. 5, 2024.
The Mexico native had lived in Wayne County the past six years and was a member of Unity Church of God. She loved to take care of her family, whom she honored daily in her meals and flower gardening.
Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Fransisco “Pakiko” Garcia Sabedra of Jesup; seven daughters, Eva, Celia, Irene, Sylvia, Conchita, Araceli and Lorena; two sons, Jesse and Mario; 28 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Senorina and Irene; three brothers, Isidro, Manuel and Fransisco; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Jan. 10 at Unity Church of God with Pastor Juan David officiating. Interment was in the Pinecrest Memorial Cemetery. Active pallbearers were her grandsons.
Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Michael Erpelding
Jesup—Michael Erpelding, 64, of Jesup died Jan. 5, 2024.
The Glynn County native was everybody’s handy man in helping out. He had lived in Wayne County the past few years and enjoyed his family and his pets.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Carl Jr. and Maedell Erpelding; paternal grandparents, Henry Carl Sr. and Cecelia R. Erpelding; maternal grandparents, the Rev. Jesse Abline and Adaline D. Adkins; and maternal grandmother, Idora G. Adkins.
Survivors include a sister, Augusta Ann Sabo of Brunswick; brothers, Henry Carl (Tina) Erpelding III of Brunswick and David (Jennifer) Erpelding of Warner Robins; an aunt, Augusta Adkins Womack of Brunswick; a step-nephew; several cousins; many dear friends; and two dogs.
The family thanks the nurses and staff at Jesup Health and Rehab Center for their dedication and kindness given to him while in their care.
Private memorial services are being held by his family in Palmetto Cemetery in Glynn County.
Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Jacqueline Ann McCall Johnson
Jesup—Jacqueline Ann “Jackie” McCall Johnson, 89, of Jesup died Jan. 6, 2024.
The Wayne County native was a member of Spring Grove Freewill Baptist Church and a homemaker. She enjoyed working as a beautician and being a mother and caregiver to all her family.
She was predeceased by her husband, Holland Johnson; a son, Rickey Johnson; and a grandson, Patrick Daniels.
Survivors include a daughter, Paula Williams of Jesup; eight grandchildren, Brandi Zell, Michael Zell, Jordin Daniels Lee, Jason Johnson; great-grandchildren, Zachary and Taylor Zell; a sister, Frances McCall Sapp of Jesup; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Jan. 10 from Spring Grove Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Tim Brantley officiating. Interment followed in Spring Grove Cemetery.
Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Eddi Todd
Jesup—Eddi Todd, 60, of Jesup died Jan. 5, 2024, under the care of Hospice of South Georgia. The Wayne County native was a member of Altamaha Baptist Church. The retired U.S. Army veteran and staff sergeant proudly served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Saudi Arabia.
He began working as an electrician with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and taught apprenticeship classes. He finally retired as a business administrator for the Union.
In his spare time, he loved to fish and travel the world on cruises and also travel to Walt Disney World. He was preceded in death by his infant son, Hunter; his parents, John D. and Inez Todd; a brother, James Todd; and a mother-in-love, Brenda Moore.
Survivors include two sons, Erik (Brian Brostko) Todd of Chicago, Illinois, and Corey Todd of Jesup; their mother, Michelle R. Todd of Jesup; two sisters, Kathy (Glen) Takaki of Jesup and Diane (John) Burke of Jesup; two brothers, Charlie Todd of Jesup and Melvin Todd of Jesup; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Jan. 8 at Altamaha Baptist Church with Pastor Bob Richardson, the Rev. Stanley Todd and the Rev. John Gallman officiating. Interment followed in Pinecrest Memorial Cemetery with full military honors. Active pallbearers were his fellow union workers.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hospice of South Georgia Building Fund, 1625 Sunset Blvd., Jesup, GA 31545.
Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
John M. Register
Brunswick—John M. Register of Brunswick died peacefully on Dec. 22, 2023, at Senior Care Center in Bruns-wick.
He was born Oct. 1, 1950, in Waycross to John Clarence and Frances Massee Register of Waycross and Blackshear. He was a 1968 graduate of Waycross High School and attended college briefly. He began his career with Winn-Dixie, moving his way up the ladder from “bag boy” to store manager. His latest management position was held at Winn-Dixie on Hwy. 341 in Brunswick.
He served with the Georgia Air National Guard as airman 1st class, based on St. Simons Island. Prior to retirement from the Air National Guard, he was honored with receiving the Distinguished Airman of the Year Award.
He is survived by his mother, Frances Massee Register; his sister, Claudia Register; a niece, Hilary Burton; and two great-nieces.
The family would like to extend a special “thank you” to Senior Care Center—Brunswick for its care for him and to Nicole, Chris, Tyler and Will Lightsey for their love, companionship and caregiving in his final years.
Memorial contributions are requested to First United Methodist Church, 410 Williams Street, Waycross, GA 31501 or National Multiple Sclerosis Society, P.O. Box 16128, Atlanta, GA 30321-0128.
Services are pending at this time.
Chapman Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.