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Mary Kathryn Atwood Mccelland
Dec 1, 2017
ALBANY/CLAXTON: Mary Kathryn Atwood McClelland, 97, passed away December 1, 2017, at Willson Hospice House in Albany. She was a member of Morning Side Methodist Church of Albany. Ms. McClelland lived in several areas, Chatham and Effingham Counties and Bufford, S.C., before moving to Albany to live with her son, Tim. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tarver...
James Hoyt Deloach Jr.
Nov 29, 2017
CLAXTON: James H. DeLoach, 87, passed away November 29, 2017, at Northspring Assisted Living. He was a native and lifelong resident of Evans County. Mr. DeLoach was a rural mail carrier and retired after 35 years of service. He also farmed, which he enjoyed a great deal. He was a member of the Statesboro Primitive Baptist Church. Mr. DeLoach was...
Sandra S. Purvis
Nov 23, 2017
DAISY: Sandra S. Purvis, 71, passed away November 23, 2017 at her home. The Evans County native is a member of Antioch Baptist Church. She was a homemaker who loved her Children, grandchildren and Family. Preceded in death by R.T. and Mildred Smith. SURVIVORS: husband, Frank Purvis; one daughter, Angela Davis; two sons, Franklin (Sherry) Purvis Jr. and Michael Purvis;...
Wilton Myers
Nov 20, 2017
Claxton, GA Passed away at Memorial Health in Savannah on Monday, November 20, 2017. Survivors: wife, Sharon; Children, Danny, Tammy, Rhonda, Dena; 8 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren. Memorial Service: Saturday, November 25, 2017, 11:00 a.m. at Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home Chapel.
Moonyeen Wilkes
Nov 16, 2017
CLAXTON: Moonyeen Wilkes passed away on November 16, 2017 from complications from Alzheimer's. She was 93 years old. Her beautiful smile and quick wit is missed greatly by her family and friends. We called her mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, cousin, and “Little Mama.” Moonyeen Claire was born August 25, 1924 in Brunswick, Georgia to Frances S. and Hoyt W. Brown....
Joy Riggs Toole
Nov 15, 2017
CLAXTON: Joy Riggs Toole, 59, passed away at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro. She was a native of Evans County and a member of Edmond Chapel Church of God. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who faithfully served the Lord. Joy was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Lazetta Riggs. SURVIVORS: two daughters, Katelyn...
Kenneth James Harvey
Nov 2, 2017
CLAXTON: Kenneth James Harvey, 60, passed away suddenly, November 2, 2017. Kenneth will always be remembered for his Good Samaritan acts of kindness and servants heart. He enjoyed helping people and spent his entire life doing good deeds for others. He was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. SURVIVORS: his wife, Yvonne Harvey of Claxton; one son, Kenny (Crystal) Harvey...
Neal Watson Self
Nov 2, 2017
CLAXTON: Neal Watson Self was born May 17, 1926 in Anniston Alabama. He passed from this life on November 2, 2017 at his home in Claxton Georgia. In 1944 Neal left Anniston to serve in the Navy. He fought in the Philippines and the Marshall Islands during World War II. Upon returning after his service in the Navy, Neal went...
Robert Waugh Gargalli
Nov 1, 2017
CLAXTON: Robert Waugh Gargalli, 71, passed away November 1, 2017, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Pennsylvania. He lived in Ponce Inlet, FL., before moving to Claxton 13 years ago. He always enjoyed being at the beach and being near his family. SURVIVORS: his wife, Linda Gargalli of Claxton; one brother, John Gargalli of Maryland;...
Betty Anne Anderson Groover
Oct 21, 2017
CLAXTON: Betty Anne Anderson Groover, 84, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 21, 2017, after an extended illness at Camellia Health & Rehabilitation in Claxton, Georgia, under the care of Affinnis Hospice. She was born June 24, 1933, to Harley Clayton Anderson and Rebie Martin Anderson in Collins, Georgia. She was of Baptist faith and a member of Smyrna...
Minnie Lee Croft
Oct 15, 2017
CLAXTON: Minnie Lee Croft, 98 of Claxton passed away at Camelia Health and Rehabilitation. She was a native of Evans County and had lived here all of her life. Mrs. Croft was a member of Church Of God of Claxton and was a home maker and loved to cook for family and friends and loved fishing. Mrs. Croft was preceded...
Hazel Mae Rushing Herrington Jordan
Oct 15, 2017
CLAXTON: Mrs. Hazel Mae Rushing Herrington Jordan passed away on October 15, 2017 in the care of Gold City Convalescent Home in Dahlonega, Georgia at the age of 100. Mrs. Jordan was a resident of Savannah but was originally from Claxton and had lived all over the world with her husband Lt. Col. William I Jordan now deceased. Mrs. Hazel,...
Wylli Elaine Beasley
Oct 14, 2017
CLAXTON: Wylli Elaine Beasley, 76, passed away October 14, 2017 at her daughter’s residence. She was born in Homerville, Georgia but lived in Savannah a number of years. She retired from Candler Hospital and moved to Claxton where she worked part time at Evans Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed shopping and going on adventures with her best friend Miriam Smith and...
James (Jimmy) Wallace Mosley
Oct 13, 2017
CLAXTON: James (Jimmy) Wallace Mosley, 86, passed away October 13, 2017, at his residence. Jimmy ran and operated Mosley’s Garage for 40 plus years. Since many considered him a car specialist and could fix any car around. He was formerly known as “Doc”. In his earlier years he enjoyed his hot rods and drag racing. He was known for his...
Henry Glenn Eason
Oct 6, 2017
Henry Glenn Eason, age 86, passed away at his residence on October 6, 2017, under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice. Mr. Eason was a lifelong resident of Evans County and was a member of Eason Chapel Church. Mr. Eason was preceded in death by his parents, Felton and Fannie Eason; son-in-law, David Tootle; five brothers: Delwood, Harry, William, Joe,...
Arlie Harvel Osborne
Oct 5, 2017
NEVILS: Arlie Harvel Osborne, 78, passed away October 5, 2017, at Memorial Hospital in Savannah. The Vidalia native lived in Montgomery County for a number of years. He served in the US Army and worked at Hunter Army Airfield for 23 years before retiring. Mr. Osborne was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Osborne. SURVIVORS: sons, Barry S. Osborne...
Doris Todd Sapp
Sep 24, 2017
CLAXTON: Doris Todd Sapp, 86, passed away September 24, 2017, at Ogeechee Area Hospice. She was a native and lifelong resident of Evans County. She was of Baptist faith, a homemaker, and loved her family, children and grandchildren. Ms. Sapp was preceded in death by her husband, Clyo Sapp, Jr., a son, Wayne Sapp and a grandson, Al Warren Anderson....
Rabon Sapp
Sep 17, 2017
CLAXTON: Rabon Sapp, 88, died Sunday, September 17, 2017 at Ogeechee Area Hospice following a brief illness. He was born September 1st in Evans County to the late Raymond and Bertie Sapp. He served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. He lived most of his life in Evans County. He was a member of...
Harriett "Marcille" Hayes
Aug 31, 2017
CLAXTON: Marcille Hayes, 78, passed away August 31, 2017, at her residence. The Evans County native was a member of the First Baptist Church. She was a hairdresser for a number of years and also worked in the floral business. Marcille was preceded in death by her parents, F.C. and Lucille Dyess. SURVIVORS: her husband, Pete Hayes of Claxton; one...
James Dewitt (Buck) Anderson, Jr.
Aug 20, 2017
CLAXTON: James DeWitt (Buck) Anderson slipped away to Jesus on Sunday, Aug. 20, at Westview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a long and hard-fought battle with illness. He is predeceased by his mother, Jean Dupree Anderson Thompson; his father, James DeWitt Anderson, Sr.; and his step-father, Amos Charlie Thompson. SURVIVORS: a daughter, Julie Anderson; a son, Jeffery Anderson; his devoted...
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