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Katherine Todd Keippel
Apr 8, 2023
CLAXTON: Katherine Todd Keippel, 69, passed away April 8, 2023 at her home following an extended illness. She was known for her love and care of her ‘fur babies’, she was also a wonderful cook and truly enjoyed gardening. She was also an avid fan of watching her favorite Westerns. She was preceded in death by her parents J.H. &...
Mary "Betsy" Elizabeth Lee
Apr 7, 2023
CLAXTON: Mary “Betsy” Lee, 79, passed away April 7, 2023. She enjoyed working at Evans Memorial nutrition service for over twenty years and then serviced at Glenview Nursing Home nutrition for many years. Betsy enjoyed helping others to smile and having laughter in their life- it was her passion. She never met a stranger because everyone she met became her...
Teena Shiloski Burns
Mar 17, 2023
CLAXTON: Teena Marie Shiloski Burns, 65, sadly and unexpectedly passed away on Friday March 17th, 2023. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and newly great-grandmother. The daughter of Ralph and Nancy Shiloski, Teena was born in Baltimore, Maryland on August 9th, 1957. In the summer of 1969, her family moved to Savannah, Georgia where she graduated from Johnson High School...
Carol Dow Brinson
Mar 16, 2023
CLAXTON: Carol Dow Brinson, 83, passed away at home with loving family present on March 16, 2023 under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice. Carol met the love of her life, Ivy J. Brinson, in Boston, Massachusetts while he was in the United States Navy. They married in Marlborough, Massachusetts in 1956 and were a devoted couple until his passing...
Judy Futch
Mar 15, 2023
CLAXTON: Judy Futch, 77, passed away March 15, 2023 Memorial Health in Savannah, Georgia. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church for sixty-six years that later became Claxton First Church where she became a charter member. Judy graduated from Claxton High School in 1963 with the love of her life, Rabon Futch, and a year later, they...
Rabon Futch
Mar 13, 2023
CLAXTON: Rabon Futch, 80, passed away March 13, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Candler in Savannah, Georgia. After Rabon graduated from Claxton High School in 1963, he began to train in Atlanta with Georgia Power to become a lineman and start his career in the electrical field building powerlines. With his wife, Judy, together they owned and operated Futch’s Fried Chicken...
Brenda Cadwell Rogers
Feb 22, 2023
CLAXTON: Brenda Cadwell Rogers, 77, passed away February 22, 2023 at Evans Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Metter, Georgia and has lived most of her life in Claxton, Georgia. She was a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church. She was a lifelong home maker, and caregiver who loved working outdoors with her flowers and garden. SURVIVORS: husband, Roy Rogers...
Joel Leslie Strickland
Feb 19, 2023
CLAXTON: Joel Leslie Strickland, 79, passed away February 19, 2023 at Northspring Assisted Living under the care of Bethany Hospice. Joel was a native of Evans County. He graduated from Claxton High School in 1961 and served in the Georgia Air National Guard for six years. He was employed by Claxton Poultry primarily serving as Director of Purchasing. Joel was...
Billy Reginald Kitchens
Feb 8, 2023
CLAXTON: Reginald Kitchens, 85, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at home under the care of Bethany Hospice. He was born in Thomson, Georgia to John Ed and Clara Kitchens but lived all of his adult life in Claxton, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents and four siblings; his wife, Frances Eason Kitchens; and son, Wayne Kitchens....
Kenneth E. Griner
Feb 8, 2023
CLAXTON: Kenneth Edward Griner, 74, passed away February 8, 2023, at his family home in Claxton following a brief illness. Mr. Griner was born in Tattnall County on October 18, 1948, to Jim and Dot Griner. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Bill Griner. Mr. Griner graduated from Claxton High School and furthered his education at...
Mallie Morgan Hagan
Feb 5, 2023
CLAXTON: Mallie Morgan Hagan, 76, passed away February 5, 2023, at Glenvue Nursing Home. He was a member of the Christian Church in Pembroke and served as a volunteer fire fighter in Pembroke. Mallie worked at Georgia Pacific and Claxton Poultry before retiring. He loved to ride his Bicycle and go fishing. He is preceded in death by a brother,...
Charles E. Bowen
Jan 28, 2023
CLAXTON: Charles E. Bowen, 86, passed away January 28, 2023 at Evans Memorial Hospital. After graduating from high school, Charles went to trade school where he learned the art of building and repairing small engines, which benefited him in his vacuum repair business. He owned and operated “The Vacuum Station” for fifteen years. After he closed down his repair shop,...
June D. Yarbrough
Jan 21, 2023
HILLVIEW COMMUNITY: June Driggers Yarbrough, 58, passed away January 21, 2023, after a long, hard battle. She worked at Altamaha Pest Control as the office manager for many years. June loved attending church at First Baptist Church in Claxton where she was an active member. She also enjoyed the beach, animals and birds. She was a loving wife, mother and...
Dorothy Williams Deloach
Jan 20, 2023
STATESBORO: Dorothy Williams DeLoach, 94, passed away January 20, 2023. SURVIVORS: two sons, Wendell Douglas DeLoach and Gerald Devon DeLoach; one daughter, Pamela DeLoach Brown; one brother, David Williams; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at Brewton Cemetery on Monday, January 23, 2023 at 1:00pm. BURIAL: Brewton Cemetery. Mellie NeSmith Funeral...
Ann Sharpe Waters
Jan 16, 2023
CLAXTON: Ann Sharpe Waters, 83, passed way January 16, 2023 at Camelia Health and Rehabilitation in Claxton, Georgia. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Ms. Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Myrtle Sharpe; sister, Merlene Webster; brother, Hugo Sharpe; daughter-in-law, Betty Waters and brother-in-law, Danny Blocker. SURVIVORS: two sons, Allen (Joanna) Waters of Daisy,...
Clint Burkhalter
Jan 6, 2023
CLAXTON: Clint Burkhalter, 42 passed away at home Friday, January 6, 2023, in Athens, Georgia. He was a native of Evans County and a member of Antioch Baptist Church. Clint loved the outdoors and fishing. He was a handyman, a jack of all trades. He enjoyed working on different things and seeing the finished product. He had a good soul...
Dorothy B. Deloach
Jan 2, 2023
CLAXTON: Dorothy Burnsed DeLoach, 88, passed away peacefully Monday, January 2, 2023 at Evans Memorial Hospital. Dorothy dedicated her life to being a home maker and graciously became a caregiver for many family members over time. Dorothy appreciated being outdoors, gardening beautiful flowers and tending to her yard. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Goodman and Bonnie...
Miranda Leigh Todd
Dec 23, 2022
CLAXTON: Miranda Leigh Todd, 45, of Stone Mountain, Georgia passed away in her home on December 23, 2022. Miranda leaves behind her heartbroken daughters, Ciara Paris (Mexico Beach, FL) and Cerenity Gordon (Stone Mountain, GA). Miranda was born to the late Caroline (Cat) Thompson Todd and Dean Todd of Claxton. Miranda was the granddaughter of the late Elgie and Lina...
Carolyn Joyce Kyser Wilkes
Dec 18, 2022
SAVANNAH: Carolyn Joyce Kyser Wilkes, 84, passed away peacefully with loving family by her side on December 18, 2022 after a long illness. Born and raised as a beach girl in Pensacola, Florida, she enjoyed the coastal style of life for the rest of her days. While attending Wesleyan College in Macon, Ga., she met and married Gene Wilkes. Together...
Jeanne Hall
Dec 9, 2022
CLAXTON: Jeanne Hall, 78, passed away December 9, 2022 at her residence in Claxton, Georgia. She was born January 10, 1944 to Stephen and Lorraine Jacobs in Hartford, Connecticut. Jeanne was a devoted mother and grandmother, whom treasured raising her children and grandson, Cameron. She enjoyed playing Spite and Malice, and helping others. Jeanne was preceded in death by her...
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