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Teresa Faye Ginn
Sep 13, 2021
CLAXTON: Teresa Faye Ginn, 55, passed away September 13, 2021 under the care of Meadows Regional Medical Center in Vidalia, Ga. She was a native of Statesboro, Georgia, but lived in Evans County most of her life before her last residence in Twin City, Georgia. Teresa was a proud servant of The Lord, a loving and devoted mother, as well...
Joyce Edwards Sands
Sep 9, 2021
CLAXTON: Joyce Edwards Sands, 95, passed away September 9, 2021 under the care of Spanish Oaks Retreat in Savannah, where she was lovingly cared for, and known by all as “Sweet Mama J”. Born and raised in Claxton, she attended the University of Georgia, studying journalism. For a number of years, Joyce taught kindergarten at her home in Claxton, devoting...
Edward Elliott "Eddie" Bliss Iii
Sep 7, 2021
Black Creek: Edward Elliott “Eddie” Bliss III, 64, passed away September 7, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. The New Jersey native has lived in the Black Creek Community for many years and was self-employed for many years. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Eddie is preceded in death by his father, Edward Elliott Bliss,...
Michael Ray Hill
Sep 5, 2021
CLAXTON: Michael Ray Hill, 46, passed away September 5, 2021 at St. Joseph/Candler Hospital in Savannah, Ga. He was born May 6, 1975, in Statesboro, Ga. to Rex and Mary Hill. He lived in the Evans/Tattnall County area all of his life. To know him was to love him. He held many titles- husband, father, son, brother, true friend and...
Joyce Waters Daniel
Sep 5, 2021
CLAXTON: Joyce Waters Daniel, 90, passed away September 5, 2021 under the care of Bethany Hospice. She was a member of Bay Branch Primitive Baptist Church. After retirement from Claxton Bakery, she enjoyed reading and caring for her lawn. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Daniel. SURVIVORS: daughters, Becky (Wally) Hill and Trisha (Eddie) Bradley; sons, Bill...
Jc Collins
Sep 2, 2021
CLAXTON: JC Collins, 84, passed away September 2, 2021, at Camellia Health and Rehab. Mr. Collins was a native of Cobbtown. He loved Shellman Bluff and salt water fishing. Mr. Collins proudly served in The United States Air Force. He then worked for Savannah Morning News for 30 years before retiring, then he drove a school bus for 10 years....
Van William Mcmanus
Sep 1, 2021
CLAXTON: Van William McManus, 87, passed away September 1, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was a member of the U.S. Air Force for many years. After the Air Force, he worked with the U.S.D.A. and really enjoyed working with the local farmers. After retirement, he enjoyed cattle farming and growing his vegetable garden. During his...
Connell "Connie" Clements Rogers
Aug 27, 2021
CLAXTON: Connell “Connie” Clements Rogers, age 75, passed away August 27, 2021 at Evans Memorial Hospital. She was born in Treutlen County, but lived in Evans County most of her life. She was a member of Claxton First United Methodist Church where she served her Lord. She was a good mother, grand mother and friend. She was preceded by her...
Kevin “Cornbread” F. Lowery
Aug 26, 2021
COBBTOWN: Kevin “Cornbread” F. Lowery, 48, passed away August 26, 2021 at Optim Medical Center in Tattnall County after his battle with COVID. Born in Savannah, but he spent most of his childhood in Macon, then moved to Brooklet to live with his sister, before making his home in Cobbtown with his wife and family. He was an awesome husband,...
Ona Rogers Coleman
Aug 25, 2021
BELLVILLE: Ona Rogers Coleman, 87, passed away August 25, 2021, under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice. She served her Lord and church by playing piano and being a loyal choir member for fifty plus years at Bay Branch Primitive Baptist Church. She was also a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church. She served as postmaster for 4 years at the...
Eliabeth "Liz" Smith Oliver
Aug 23, 2021
CLAXTON: Elizabeth S. Oliver, 68, passed away August 23, 2021 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Evans County where she remained all of her life to raise her family that she loved so dearly. She was a faithful member of Rehoboth Baptist Church. SURVIVORS: her husband of fifty years, David Oliver of Claxton, Ga.; sons,...
Darla Kay Harrelson
Aug 21, 2021
CLAXTON: Darla Kay Harrelson passed away on August 21, 2021 at the age of 59 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones who will strive to honor her memory by living their lives to the fullest. Darla was born on July 25, 1962 in Jeff Davis County. Darla went to school in Bryan County and spent much...
Jasper Wayne Blackburn
Aug 21, 2021
KINGSLAND: Jasper Wayne Blackburn, age 61, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021, after a short battle with COVID. Wayne was born March 25, 1960, in Savannah, Georgia. He graduated in 1977 from Memorial Day School and Valdosta State College in 2005, with a Bachelor of Science in Education. Wayne served as a Seabee in the United States Navy, receiving an...
Joan Odom Richey
Aug 19, 2021
CLAXTON: Joan Odom Richey, 87, passed away August 19, 2021 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro. She was a native of Evans County and a member of First United Methodist Church, where she served as the Sunday school secretary and in the Corine Adams Circle. Joan was a Pink Lady at Evans Memorial Hospital, a member of the Mother’s Club,...
Larry Lamar Kent
Aug 10, 2021
CLAXTON: Larry Lamar Kent, 60, God called him home in his sleep on August 10, 2021. Born to Morgan Lamar Kent and Linda Smith Kent. He loved the Lord, fishing, hunting, model boat racing and gardening. He was preceded in death by his sister, Sandy Kent. SURVIVORS: mother, Linda Kent Hughes; father, Morgan L. Kent and step-father, Jim Hughes; brother,...
Perry Dene Finch
Aug 6, 2021
CLAXTON: Perry Dene Finch, 84, passed away August 6, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. The Screven County native was a member and a deacon of Claxton Primitive Baptist Church, a Veteran and a mason of masonic lodge 440. He retired with 35 years of service from U.S. Customs. He is preceded in death by his step-son, Neal...
Catherine Elaine Lewis
Jul 31, 2021
CLAXTON: Catherine Elaine Lewis, 55, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021, following an extended illness. Elaine was a native of Claxton, GA. She was a member of Claxton First United Methodist Church. A 1983 graduate of Claxton High School, Elaine went on to attend Middle Georgia College and Georgia Southern University, obtaining her bachelor’s, master’s, and education specialist degrees....
Donald R. Cowart
Jul 29, 2021
CLAXTON: Donald R. Cowart, age 62, of Brooklet, Ga., passed away at Summerville Medical Center in Summerville, S.C., on Thursday, July 29, 2021, after a short illness. The Columbia, S.C. native grew up in Vidalia Ga. and graduated from Vidalia High School. Donald was a member of Miles Road Baptist Church in Summerville. After serving a 20-year military career in...
Barney Joe Durrence Jr.
Jul 28, 2021
REGISTER: Barney Joe Durrence, Jr. was born February 21, 1943 in Daisy, Georgia. He attended Claxton High School, where he excelled in baseball and track and enjoyed working as a page for Senator Ed Perry. Barney graduated Claxton High School in 1961 and the University of Georgia in 1966, with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration. While in college, he...
Michael Anthony Pinckard
Jul 23, 2021
HAGAN: Michael Anthony Pinckard, 49, passed away at Evans Memorial Hospital July 23, 2021. He was a native of Statesboro but lived in Evans County all of his life where he attended and graduated from Claxton High School. He then attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College for a year and then returned to the family business, Mike’s Meat in Claxton. He...
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