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Richard Eugene Bethune
Aug 20, 2022
CLAXTON: Richard E. Bethune, 75, was called home by his heavenly Father on August 20, 2022, at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, Ga. Richard was born in Savannah on August 8, 1947, to Ralph and Jewel Bethune, the oldest of four siblings. He graduated Savannah High School, Class of 66, and completed the Electrical Apprenticeship Program where he served as a...
Lalah Jane Kennedy
Aug 19, 2022
CLAXTON: Lalah Jane Kennedy Kennedy, 91, passed away peacefully Friday, August 19, 2022, in Claxton, Georgia. She was born December 1, 1930, in Reidsville, Georgia to the late J. Clifford Kennedy, Sr. and Maude Smith Kennedy. She grew up in Reidsville but has lived in Claxton since her marriage to the late Senator Joe Kennedy. She was a graduate of...
Eleanor Ruhe Daniel
Aug 10, 2022
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC: Eleanor Ruhe Daniel, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at her home in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. She was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York to Richard Conrad and Eleanor Moloughney Ruhe. She was a graduate of Bob Jones University. Eleanor worked for Eastern Airlines in Columbia, South Carolina, for her future brother-in-law,...
Carol Elaine Webb
Aug 4, 2022
REIDSVILLE/CLAXTON: Carol E. Webb, 65, passed away August 4, 2022, at Memorial Health. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Louise Anderson; brothers, Willie Joe Anderson and Jimmy Anderson; sisters, Mary Ann Tatum and Patsy Anderson. SURVIVORS: son, Joseph (Christine) Webb of Stilson, Ga.; daughter, Bridgett Cook of Savannah, Ga.; brother, Jessie (Helen) Anderson of Claxton, Ga.;...
Jasper "Jack" H. Walters
Jul 26, 2022
CLAXTON: Jasper “Jack” Walters, 73, passed away at Evans Memorial Hospital in Claxton, July 26th, 2022. Born in Whiteville, NC, he lived in that state most of his life. He moved to Claxton two years ago to semi-retire and be closer to family. Jack was the vice president of sales for a food brokerage business in North Carolina for over...
Robert B. Hurst
Jul 26, 2022
CLAXTON: Robert Benjamin Hurst, 63, passed away at Ogeechee Area Hospice House in Statesboro, Ga. Born in Savannah, Robert moved with his family to Claxton as a teenager. As an adult, he was a faithful member of Grace Truth Baptist Church and help many people in Evans County throughout his career as a painter. Robert was able to find joy...
Fran E. Hodges
Jul 22, 2022
CLAXTON: Fran E. Hodges, 68, passed away July 22, 2022 at her home. She had a love for children which lead her to co-own and operate Little Giggles Learning Center. Fran enjoyed being outdoors, keeping her yard in perfect condition and sitting on her porch soaking in the view. She would look forward to meeting with dear friends, and making...
Alan Anthony Branca
Jul 19, 2022
CLAXTON: Alan Anthony Branca, 62, passed away July 19, 2022 at his residence in Claxton, Georgia. He was a native of White Plains, New York. With great honor, he served in the United States Army. Alan worked at Claxton Cold Storage as a forklift operator for the past seven years. He was a good-hearted, hard-working man that loved and cared...
Edward Tucker
Jul 13, 2022
CLAXTON: Edward Tucker, 90, passed away July 13, 2022, at his home. He was a member of Union United Methodist Church and a native of Evans County, Edward proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War. After his service, he came home to Claxton to do what he was genuinely passionate about- farming. Edward started out farming...
, Charles "Jay" Lee
Jul 12, 2022
CLAXTON: Charles “Jay” Jacob Lee, 56, passed away July 12, 2022 at Candler County Hospital. Jay was a true believer in Jesus Christ. He was a native of West Palm Beach, Florida, but resided in Claxton, Georgia. He worked at O’Reilly Auto Parts in Metter, Georgia for six years displaying his passion for serving anyone and everyone he encountered, earning...
Lee Grady Rucker
Jun 19, 2022
CLAXTON: Lee Grady Rucker, 42, passed away June 19, 2022. He was a proud native of Evans County. Lee worked in the construction industry for many years. He enjoyed being outdoors playing sports and fishing. He valued being around friends and family. Lee was preceded in death by his step-father, Lemuel Beecher, Sr. SURVIVORS: mother, Sharlene DeLoach (Lenny Marshall); father,...
James Edward "Ed" Hendrix
Jun 9, 2022
CLAXTON/SAVANNAH: James Edward "Ed" Hendrix, 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Serenity Place in Dublin, Georgia. He was born in Claxton, Georgia to Hubert and Thelma Hendrix on August 18, 1938. He was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church. Edward was an avid golfer and in his high school years was an enthusiastic baseball player. He...
Marsha Lynn Faulk
Jun 8, 2022
NEVILS: Marsha Lynn Faulk passed away on June 8th, 2022 in Statesboro, GA at age 77 with loving family by her side. A native of Alabama, she worked with the City of Claxton over 20 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mildred Chapman and Woodrow “Cotton” Smith and her husband, Ronnie Faulk. She is survived by her...
Willene Massey Morgan
May 16, 2022
DAISY: Willene Massey Morgan, 81, passed away May 16, 2022 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, Georgia. She was born March 24, 1941, to parents, Will Ellis Massey and Effie DeLoach Massey. The Evans County native resided in Daisy, Ga., for most of her life. Ms. Morgan was employed by Claxton Manufacturing for many years. Afterwards, she and her husband...
Evelyn Deloach Kessler
May 15, 2022
CLAXTON: Evelyn DeLoach Kessler, 86, passed away May 15, 2022 at Ogeechee Area Hospice. She was a native of Evans County, and a loyal member of The Claxton Primitive Baptist Church. After Evelyn retired from Ogeechee Technical College, she became a house wife. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death...
Loette Salter Griffin
May 13, 2022
CLAXTON: Ms. Loette Salter Griffin, 82, passed away peacefully Friday, May 13, 2022, at Ogeechee Area Hospice. A longtime resident of Evans County, she never met a stranger, and if she did, they weren’t a stranger for long. Loette was better known to everyone as “Nannie”. She loved being around people and talking to everyone she came in contact with...
Grady "Mack" Rogers
May 11, 2022
MANASSAS: Grady “Mack” Rogers III, 59, passed away May 11, 2022 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. In his youth, Mack enjoyed horse back riding and farming. His passion for dog hunting carried over into his adult years and was shared by his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed his life with his wife on “the Hill”. Mack was preceded by...
James Alton "Jimmy" Hobbs
May 11, 2022
Hillview Community: James Alton “Jimmy” Hobbs, 78, passed away May 11, 2022 in Claxton, Georgia. He was a member of Evergreen Baptist Church. He retired from CSX in 2003 with 45 years of service. SURVIVORS: wife of 43 years, Sue Holland Hobbs; son, Michael Hobbs; granddaughter, Emma Hobbs all of Claxton. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home in charge of arrangements “Our...
Jan Hackle
Apr 24, 2022
COBBTOWN: Jan Hackle, 86, passed away April 24, 2022 at Evans Memorial Hospital. He proudly served in The United States Army as a Private in Korea in 1956. He later retired from farming after years of harvesting many bountiful crops. He was especially known for his sweet potatoes, earning his local title as “Tater Man”. He then worked at Keller’s...
Clara W. Nesmith
Apr 22, 2022
CLAXTON: Clara W. NeSmith, 84, passed away at East Georgia Regional Medical Center on April 22, 2022. She was a native of Anderson, South Carolina but resided in Claxton, Georgia for many years. She was a loving wife and mother and will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by a son, Homer Eugene “Butch” LeCroy; and a daughter,...
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