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Linda Faye Blitch Strickland
Aug 20, 2025
CLAXTON: Linda Faye Blitch Strickland, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away on August 20, 2025, at the age of 70 in Claxton, Georgia after a long battle with lung cancer. Born on June 14, 1955, in Ellabell, Georgia, Linda's life was a testament of love, family, and resilience. Linda was the cherished daughter of the late...
Betty D. NeSmith Edwards
Aug 16, 2025
CLAXTON: Betty D. NeSmith Edwards, born July 14, 1927, passed over to her Heavenly Home on Saturday, August 16, 2025. She was a devoted Christian who spent the last 98 years attending Bay Branch Primitive Baptist Church. She was the oldest member of the church and a true Southern Lady who always put her faith in God first.
Betty married Murry...
Sybil Miles Thrift
Aug 14, 2025
Evergreen Community: Sybil Miles Thrift, 84, died Thursday, August 14, 2025, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.
Sybil was born April 23, 1941, in Evans County, and was the youngest child of Douglas and Fairsy Jane Green Miles. She graduated from Claxton High School in 1959. She was a homemaker when her children were young and later...
Doris Beasley Strickland
Aug 9, 2025
CLAXTON: Doris Beasley Strickland, 82, of Metter passed away August 9, 2025 after an extended illness at Camilia Health and Rehab in Claxton. She was born on October 27, 1942 in Tattnall County to Roy and Lougenia Toler Beasley and lived most of her life in Bulloch and Candler counties. She retired from property management with W.T. Lamb Investments, managing...
Blaze Thomas Todd
Aug 6, 2025
CLAXTON: Blaze Thomas Todd was sleeping when he joined our family on August 6, 2025 at Augusta University Medical Center. Blaze’s birth was surrounded by his loving family members. He will forever be of our circle. Our hearts are broken, but love for Blaze will remain there.
SURVIVORS: parents, Stephen and Connor Todd; brothers, Cade and Dash Todd; grandparents, Jarrod and...
Joel Christian Downs
Aug 2, 2025
CLAXTON: Joel Christian Downs, a Claxton native and lifelong resident, died on August 2, 2025 surrounded by his family. Joel was born on November 16, 1939 to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Christian Downs. He was a 1957 graduate of Claxton High School and member of Claxton First Church.
Upon graduation, Joel began a full-time career at Claxton Coca-Cola Bottling Company where...
James Dale Alday, Sr.
Aug 2, 2025
CLAXTON: James “Dale” Alday, Sr., a beloved sheep farmer and retired truck driver, passed away on August 2, 2025, in Evans County, Georgia at the age of 65. Born on January 9, 1960, in Sarasota, Florida, Dale led a life marked by determination and a strong will, attributes that defined both his work ethic and personal relationships.
After graduating from Sylacauga...
George Rice
Aug 1, 2025
CLAXTON: George Junior Rice, 96, passed away at home August 1, 2025. He was a native of Roanoke, Alabama but lived in Evans County for many years. He enjoyed his work as a skilled tile setter, and enjoyed being outside planting his garden as well as his love for hunting and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George...
Robert Carlton Franklin
Jul 31, 2025
Robert Carlton Franklin, Bulloch County native and lifelong resident, was called home to be with his Savior on July 31, 2025 at age 69. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Franklin, Jr. and is survived by his wife Mary Ann Franklin (née Cullens), sons Justin Franklin (Emily) of Register and Jason Franklin of...
LaJuan Eason
Jul 21, 2025
CLAXTON: Ms. Mattie LaJuan Eason, 73, died peacefully at home on July 21, 2025, after a sudden illness. Most of her younger years she worked on the farm until she graduated from Claxton High school in 1969. After graduation she worked at Claxton Manufacturing until it closed and then at Ithica until it closed. She then went back to school...
Sidney W. Scott, Jr.
Jul 17, 2025
STATESBORO: Sidney W. Scott, Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Statesboro, Georgia, on July 17, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on October 4, 1939, in Tabor City, North Carolina, Sidney was a distinguished man, both in his professional life and personal pursuits.
Graduating from Tabor City High School, Sidney...
Lavenia Tipton
Jul 17, 2025
CLAXTON: Ethel Lavenia Tipton, 94, passed away on July 17, 2025, at Azalea Nursing Home in Metter, Georgia.
Known to everyone as Lavenia, she was born in Claxton, Georgia on July 19, 1930, to her parents, Frank and Mildred Beecher. Growing up she was an only child, and as she told it, was spoiled rotten. Lavenia graduated high school in June...
Kirk Stanley Lott
Jul 11, 2025
REIDSVILLE: Kirk Lott, was the kind of man who left a lasting impression on everyone he met. He had a giving heart, a loving spirit, and a work ethic that never quit. Whether you knew him for years or just crossed his path briefly, you felt his warmth.
You could always spot Kirk by his signature white hat. That hat was...
Faye Daniel Hawkins
Jul 10, 2025
CLAXTON: Faye Daniel Hawkins, 92, peacefully went home to be with her Heavenly Father on July 10, 2025. A beloved woman known for her genuine smile, warm heart, and unwavering faith. Faye leaves behind a legacy of love, generosity, kindness, and service to others.
Faye was the kind of person who made everyone feel at home. Her kitchen was always open,...
Sherrie LaVerne Eason Hunt
Jun 24, 2025
CLAXTON: Sherrie LaVerne Eason Hunt, 72, passed away peacefully at Camellia Health and Rehab on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. She was a native of Evans County, Georgia. As a military wife, she lived in Kentucky, Germany, and Texas before returning home to Claxton. She loved crocheting, coloring the Adult Mandela coloring books and playing Bingo, but her passion was raising...
Andrew Stephen Chumley
Jun 12, 2025
CLAXTON: Andrew Chumley, 56, of Claxton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025, at Community Hospice in Vidalia, Georgia, surrounded by his loving family. A proud graduate of Claxton High School, Andrew went on to serve his country with honor in the United States Air Force for 21 years. Rising to the rank of Master Sergeant, he was a...
Priscilla Smith Hearn
Jun 2, 2025
CLAXTON: Priscilla Smith Hearn, a beloved member of her community, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025, at Buckingham South Assisted Living in Savannah, Ga. She was born on December 25, 1935, in Daisy, Ga.
After graduating from Claxton High School in 1953, Priscilla continued her education at Shorter College in Rome, Ga. and Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Ga. Her...
Martha Chester
May 28, 2025
ALBANY, GA: Martha Kate Howard Chester, age 94, was born in Statesboro, Georgia on July 4, 1930 to Martin Howard and Alma Brannen. She is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Brantley. She moved to Claxton, Georgia in 1953, where she lived for 19 years. She moved to Albany in 1972. She retired from Doublegate Country Club...
Virginia Lucille McCaskill
May 10, 2025
CLAXTON/DAISY: Virginia Lucille McCaskill, 74, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home. Born on June 13, 1950, in Lamar, South Carolina, she moved to Claxton in 1976, where she made her home and became an integral part of the community.
Virginia dedicated twenty-four years of her professional life at Claxton Poultry, where her hard work and commitment...
Aubrey Brown
May 8, 2025
CLAXTON: Aubrey Brown, 84, of Claxton passed away peacefully at his home on May 8, 2025. Aubrey was a native and lifelong resident of Evans County. Aubrey was a Jack of all trades and spent many years doing construction and electricity. Aubrey also had an interest in cars and enjoyed purchasing projects. In his spare time, he enjoyed spoiling his...
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