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David E. Yarbrough
Nov 3, 2022
CLAXTON: David Eason Yarbrough, 69, peacefully accepted the outstretched arms of his Lord on November 3, 2022. David fulfilled The Father’s plan for his life, finishing the course, having fought a good fight. David was a faithful and devoted husband to Terri, his wife of 46 years and a loving father to their daughter, Heather and sons, Jeremy and Corey....
Derrell Tonn Sutton
Nov 1, 2022
CLAXTON: Derrell Tonn Sutton, 60, passed away November 1, 2022. He was a life long resident of Evans County. He graduated from Claxton High School in 1980, and he also graduated from Ogeechee Technical College. He was a faithful member of Claxton First Church and worked at Smith Transitional Center. He had a talent for woodworking and was known as...
Lucille Lynn Coleman
Oct 27, 2022
COLLINS: Lucille Lynn Coleman, 97, passed away October 27, 2022. She was a native of Collins, Ga. and grew up in the Hillview Community. Lucille was a devoted member of St. Christopher Catholic Church in Claxton. She volunteered many hours with the church and at The Clothes Basket in Collins. She also had a passion for crafting, painting, growing beautiful...
Alicia Ann Griffin
Oct 22, 2022
HAGAN: Alicia Ann Griffin, 62, passed away October 22, 2022 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro, Ga. She was a native of Evans County. Alicia attended Ogeechee Technical College to become a medical assistant. She worked several jobs, including the Patriot Inn, but is well remembered for providing home health care and sharing love with those around her....
Joyce Green
Oct 20, 2022
CLAXTON: Joyce Green, 90 was called home to her final resting place on October 20, 2022. She passed peacefully in her sleep, after living a full and loving life. She was born May 6, 1932 in Glascock County, Georgia but lived most of her life in Claxton. In 1950, she married her soul mate Clyde Green and had two children...
Alene Sikes Moore
Oct 17, 2022
CLAXTON: Alene Sikes Moore, 90, passed away October 17, 2022. The Evans County native was a member of Bull Creek Baptist Church. She and her husband, Willie, lived in Florida for several years. After Alene retired from Magnolia Special Education, she and Willie moved back to Evans County and enjoyed singing songs with The Gospel Heirs. She was preceded in...
Johnny Blocker
Oct 14, 2022
REIDSVILLE: Johnny Blocker, 83, passed away October 14, 2022. He was born in Evans County, but lived in Tattnall County for most of his life. He was a member of Union Church. Johnny had several careers, from farming, trucking and working at Hill’s Shopping Center as the “Meat Man”. He made many friends through it all and remained diligent in...
Betty Sikes Riggs
Oct 8, 2022
CLAXTON: Betty S. Riggs, 95, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Camelia Health & Rehabilitation Center, under the care of Bethany Hospice. She was a member of Sikes Chapel. She was a lifelong homemaker and loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Clifford Riggs. SURVIVORS: Two sons, Mike Riggs...
Mary Elizabeth Crosby
Oct 7, 2022
CLAXTON: Mary Elizabeth Crosby, 86, passed away October 7, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. She worked at Claxton Manufacturing Company for many years until it closed. Afterwards, she owned and operated a day care. She loved and nurtured many foster children. She was preceded in death by her husband...
Ronnie H. Durrence
Sep 23, 2022
CLAXTON: Ronnie H. Durrence, 70, passed away September 23, 2022. He was a member of Bay Branch Primitive Baptist Church and retired from WM Sheppard Lumber Company. Ronnie lived most of his life here in Evans County and never met a stranger. He enjoyed art, drawing and painting, and he was especially proud of two he had drawn of Bay...
Jeffrey "Dewayne" Harrelson
Sep 19, 2022
CLAXTON: Jeffrey “DeWayne” Harrelson, 42, passed away September 19, 2022. He was native of Toombs County, but lived in Evans County most of his life and considered Evans County home. DeWayne was widely talented in many areas and could do most anything. He loved motorcycles and ATV’s which lead him to his ATV repair career that he endured for nearly...
Ben Edward Perry
Sep 19, 2022
CLAXTON: Ben Edward “Ben Ed” Perry, 83, passed away September 19, 2022 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, Georgia after a short illness. The Evans County native was a member of The First Baptist Church. He attended A.B.A.C. College in Tifton, Georgia where he met the love of his life, Evelyn Cravey. Ben Ed was self employed in the poultry...
Mary M. Waters
Sep 16, 2022
CLAXTON: Mary M. Waters, 83, passed away September 16, 2022 at home, under the care of her loving family, and Bethany Hospice. Mary was born May 7, 1939 in Hortense, Georgia to the late Clarence and Fronie Dowling Moody. She graduated in May of 1956 at Nahunta High School, where she excelled in academics and basketball. She served her community...
Charles Gary Tippins Sr.
Sep 16, 2022
CLAXTON: C. Gary Tippins Sr., 82, passed away September 16, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was a proud native and life-long resident of Evans County. He displayed his faith as a member of Daisy United Methodist Church. Gary proudly served in the United States Air National Guard before starting his own business as a television technician, known as “Claxton...
Betty W. Grice
Sep 7, 2022
CLAXTON: Betty Wilson Grice, 91, the Grice family Matriarch, died September 7, 2022, at the Ogeechee Area Hospice Inpatient facility in Statesboro. She was a Tattnall County native who lived in Evans County most of her life. She had been a resident of Southern Manor Senior Living, with her beloved daughter Glenda Grice, for the past three years. Betty was...
Darlene Bliss
Sep 7, 2022
BLACK CREEK: Darlene Ann Bliss, 63, passed away September 7, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. The Jacksonville, Florida native has lived in the Black Creek Community for over 20 years. Darlene worked for The Kennickell Group for fourteen years. She enjoyed buying and selling items on the internet from others who shared her thrifty interest with...
Harry "Lloyd" Eason Sr.
Sep 7, 2022
CLAXTON: Harry “Lloyd” Eason Sr., 72, passed away September 7, 2022, at his home in Claxton. He was a member of Eason Chapel Church. Lloyd was a dedicated worker- he looked forward to working and valued the ability to do so. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially the Canoochee River. He was one to appreciate a good joke. Above all, Lloyd...
Barbara Ludlow
Sep 2, 2022
CLAXTON: It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of Barbara Ludlow age 91. She passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Barbara’s life was well lived. As a mother she was generous, loving and always willing to give advice and support. She was an excellent cook, an avid reader and her...
Robert Lee Moseley
Aug 31, 2022
CLAXTON: Robert Lee Moseley, 77, passed away August 31, 2022 at St. Joseph Candler in Savannah, Georgia. Robert was a deacon at Bull Creek Baptist Church where he proudly proclaimed his love for God. He was a member of the Claxton Loins Club for many years.He appreciated the mountains, enjoyed camping and loved antique cars. Above all, Robert deeply loved...
Sam Lott
Aug 24, 2022
CLAXTON/MANASSAS: Sam Lott, 88, passed away August 24, 2022, at Ogeechee Area Hospice. He was born in Bulloch County to Perry and Myrtle Lott on July 20, 1934. Sam worked for Shuman Oil Company before dedicating thirty-eight years as a salesman for Coca-Cola. After retirement, he spent his time outdoors enjoying fishing, hunting, piddling in his yard, tending to his...
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