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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...
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,...
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