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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,...
Carrie B. Beasley
Apr 21, 2022
CLAXTON: Carrie B. Beasley, 87, passed away April 21, 2022 under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice. She devoted nearly 70 years attending Sikes Chapel, and served in numerous leadership capacities including being church treasurer for decades. She was also very proud to be a Pink Lady, Carrie appreciated being outdoors, stopping to smell the flowers and traveling. She was...
Brenda Joyce Mckenzie Hunter
Apr 16, 2022
CLAXTON: Brenda Joyce McKenzie Hunter, passed away April 16, 2022 after a very extended illness. She was born and raised in Groveland and Pembroke, Ga. She enjoyed crafting such as knitting and crocheting. She also enjoyed riding her buggy with her sisters. SURVIVORS: husband, Charles Edward Hunter; sons, Eddie Hunter, Daniel Hunter, Tim Hunter and Brian Hunter; grandkids, McKenzie, Linsey,...
Linda Kay Pollock
Apr 10, 2022
CLAXTON: Linda K. Pollock, 59, passed away on April 10, 2022 at Evan Memorial Hospital. Linda had an appreciation for creativity that she displayed through her self-made crafts, enjoying watching movies, completing puzzles, and dancing. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Clyde and Thelma Green, Benny and Lilly Maner; brothers, Gene Jeffers, and Kenneth Maner, Jr. SURVIVORS: mother,...
Richard Calvin Turner
Apr 2, 2022
ANTHONY, FL.: Richard Calvin Turner, 79, passed away April 2, 2022 at HCA Florida West Marion Hospital. Richard was born in Claxton, Ga in 1942 to George and Evelyn Turner. He was the service manager for Broward- Palm Beach Tractor Co. in Florida. Richard also enjoyed fishing in his spare time. He was preceded in death by his parents, George...
Ella Elizabeth Cawthon
Mar 25, 2022
CLAXTON: Ella Elizabeth “Beth” Cawthon, 40, passed away March 25, 2022 in Macon, Georgia. She was a lifelong resident of Evans County where she went to Claxton High School. She was preceded in death by her father; Leif Cawthon and grandparents; Rev. Clarence Cawthon and B.A. and Elizabeth Hammock SURVIVORS: daughter, Cora K. Cawthon; mother, Kaye Vazquez; grandmother, Ella Cawthon;...
Byron Lee Nelson
Mar 24, 2022
CLAXTON: Byron Lee Nelson, born June 22, 1963 in Savannah; passed away on March 24, 2022. Survived by his wife of 32 years Patrice Hammock Nelson of Claxton and siblings Robert C Nelson (Susan) of Pembroke, GA; Barbara Nelson Lanier of Savannah, GA; Susan Nelson Keady (Jeff) of Thomaston, GA and several nieces and nephews. Byron was predeceased by his...
Benjamin "Benjie" Talmadge Kennedy
Mar 16, 2022
CLAXTON: Benjamin “Benjie” Talmadge Kennedy, 67, entered into his Heavenly home on March 16, 2022. Benjie graduated from Reidsville High School in 1972. He went on to serve a tour in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was a Specialist 4th Class. He was stationed at both, Fort Benning in Columbus, Georgia and Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. He...
Sandra Sikes Mcdowell
Mar 14, 2022
CLAXTON: Sandra Sikes McDowell, 60, passed away March 14, 2022. Sandra started Auto Electric in Claxton in 1990 and it has been in operation for over 30 years. She was known in the community as the lady who worked on cars. She was also known for her lengthy Facebook posts bragging about her family and sharing what was happening at...
Lelainia "Lainy" Lynn Mccooey
Mar 11, 2022
CLAXTON: Lelainia "Lainy" Lynn McCooey, 45, passed away March 11, 2022, due to an auto accident. She was a loving wife and mother with an incredible spirit. Lainy loved to draw and appreciated being outdoors, she especially enjoyed music and visiting Tybee Island. SURVIVORS: husband, James "Jim" McCooey; daughter, Rosa Gene McCooey; mother, Geri McNeil; brother, Gene McNeil. SOCIAL DISTANCING...
Leonard "Harry" Conley
Mar 10, 2022
CLAXTON: Leonard “Harry” Conley, III, 52, passed away at Memorial Health surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, March 10, 2022, after a brief illness. He was born in Bulloch County on March 15, 1969 and spent his whole life here in Evans County. Harry served in the Navy for three years before marrying his wife, Danett Conley of 27...
Samuel Joseph "Joe" Nevil
Feb 17, 2022
CLAXTON: Samuel Joseph “Joe” Nevil, 63, passed away February 17, 2022 at his residence in Moultrie, Georgia. He was a native of Evans County and lived in Statesboro most of his life. Joe was a farmer by trade, who liked fishing and hunting. Joe also enjoyed sports and NASCAR racing, cooking and country music. He was preceded in death by...
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