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Alice Gwen Anderson
Dec 8, 2022
CLAXTON: Alice Gwen Anderson, 67, passed away December 8, 2022. She was born in Savannah, Georgia December 16, 1955 to George H. and Allie Mae Boyette. She resided in Collins until she moved to Claxton with her family in 2014. Alice enjoyed tending to her flowers and watching birds play. Alice was a sweet, reliable and loving woman who had...
Gladys Alene Tootle
Dec 3, 2022
CLAXTON: Gladys Alene Tootle, 88, went to her Heavenly home on December 3, 2022. Affectionately known as “Too-Too” by her family and friends, she was born on September 8, 1934 in Tattnall County, Georgia. Alene married Hollis Tootle and together lived most of their lives in Claxton, Georgia. One of eleven children, Alene was the daughter of the late Willie...
Randolph "Randy" Mcgowan Jr
Dec 1, 2022
CLAXTON: Randolph “Randy” McGowan Jr., 65, passed away December 1, 2022. Randy was born and raised in Savannah, Georgia and moved to Claxton in 1996 with his wife, Ruth Sawka McGowan. Randy was a devoted employee, specializing in the grocery store industry. He dedicated over twenty years to Food Fresh, and spent many years with several stores before then. He...
Ernestine C. Rogers
Nov 29, 2022
CLAXTON: Ernestine C. Rogers, 85, passed away November 29, 2022. She was a native of Evans County, Georgia. Ernestine was a very active member of The Claxton Primitive Baptist Church for most of her life, showing up every time the doors were open. She treasured teaching the Sunday School Class and singing in the front row of the choir. She...
Patricia "Pat" Durrence Coley
Nov 23, 2022
Patricia “Pat” Durrence Coley, 79, of Loganville, Georgia passed away peacefully on November 23, 2022. Pat was a loving wife and mother, who truly never met a stranger. She always had a smile on her face and a kind word for everyone. There truly was no one like Pat… She cherished the people in her life and loved like no...
Betty Ann Hendrix Anderson
Nov 22, 2022
Betty Ann Hendrix Anderson, age 90, of Claxton, Georgia passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022. Betty Anderson was born in Evans County on January 29, 1932. She was the daughter of Harley Hendrix and Fairlener Rowe Hendrix and stepdaughter of Lottie Mae Hendrix. She was the youngest of their 12 children. She loved her family dearly and was loved by...
Alice Ellis Harvey
Nov 18, 2022
CLAXTON: Alice Ellis Harvey, loving mother, passed away early morning on Friday, November 18, 2022, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, Georgia. Ms. Harvey, a very active and sociable 94-year-old, had lived most of her life in Evans County. Everyone knew Ms. Alice. She loved people and she always had a smile and a helping hand. A very faithful Christian,...
Sylvia Pearl Smith Reynolds
Nov 13, 2022
CLAXTON: Sylvia Pearl Smith Reynolds, age 85, of Claxton, Georgia passed away surrounded by her family on November 13, 2022. Born on November 21, 1937 in Daisy, Georgia, Sylvia was the daughter of Claude W. Smith and Bessie Nell Shuman Smith. She was married at a young age to Doy T. Reynolds and raised her family of seven children in...
Gerald Clyde Anderson
Nov 7, 2022
CLAXTON: Gerald C. Anderson, 74, passed away November 6, 2022. He was a native of Maryland, but lived in Evans County for a number of years. He was a member of Antioch Baptist Church and retired from the City of Claxton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Brooks and Shirley Mae Anderson; wife, Sandy J. Anderson; sons, Gerald...
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...
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