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Billy Benjamin DeLoach
Dec 21, 2024
CLAXTON: Billy Benjamin Deloach, 83, of Claxton died Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Oxley Park Health and Rehab in Lyons, Georgia under the care of Affinis Hospice, from complications of lung cancer. Billy was born in Pineora, Georgia on October 5, 1941, to Ben and Margaret Deloach. He grew up in Evans County and graduated from Claxton High School in...
Leon Claire Scott II
Dec 20, 2024
BELLVILLE: Retired U.S. Army Staff Sargent Leon Claire Scott II departed this world early Friday morning 20 December 2024 at the age of 78, leaving behind decades of musical memories that will echo in the hearts of his loved ones and all who had the privilege to know him. Born in the quaint town of Olean, New York, on September...
Jody Elliott Smith
Dec 16, 2024
Jody Elliott Smith was born April 16, 1948, in Savannah, Georgia and died peacefully December 16, 2024, at the Marcus Heart Center at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital following a cardiac complication. A graduate of Claxton High School, Jody, the class of 1966’s Best All Around, was a talented and valued All-State member of the football and track teams and played on...
Jean Bland Miller
Dec 15, 2024
CLAXTON: Jean Bland Miller, 87, passed away December 15, 2024, surrounded by loved ones at Savannah Memorial Hospital following a car accident. Jean was very sociable, and had a wonderful sense of humor. She loved to cook for her family and was a “foodie”. Jean enjoyed many cruises with her sister-in-law and nieces, loved to visit casinos to play the...
Debra "Debbie" Johnson Anderson
Nov 26, 2024
CLAXTON: Debra "Debbie" Johnson Anderson, born March 21, 1964, passed away , November 26, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. A graduate of the Class of 1982, Debbie was a vibrant, fun-loving soul who could light up any room with her humor and infectious spirit. If you knew her, you couldn't help but love her....
Leo Franklin Thomas Sr.
Nov 25, 2024
CLAXTON: Leo Franklin Thomas, Sr., 90, passed away on November 25, 2024, at Bryan County Health and Rehab. He was a born-again Christian and a faithful member of Rehoboth Missionary Baptist Church. Leo graduated with a degree from LSU School of Banking. He retired as President of Ellis Long Boat Key Bank, Florida, and also retired as President of Tippin's...
John Paul Riggs Jr.
Nov 20, 2024
BELLVILLE: John P. Riggs, Jr., 74, passed away November 20, 2024, at East Georgia Regional Hospital in Statesboro, Georgia. He was born in Savannah, Georgia, but lived most of his life in Evans County. He was a member of Bellville United Methodist Church and past member of the Claxton Jaycees. John graduated from Claxton High School in 1969 and attended...
Jeannie Sheffield Mitchell
Nov 16, 2024
ELLABELL: Jeannie Sheffield Mitchell, 56, won the race on November 16, 2024, after a courageous five-year fight with cancer. Jeannie diligently served her community as our beloved local mail carrier for more than twenty-five years. She attended and was recently baptized at Scarboro Baptist Church. She was her family’s biggest fan and never missed the opportunity to watch her son,...
Gene Strickland
Nov 14, 2024
CLAXTON: Eugene “Gene” Talmadge Strickland, 90, passed away on November 14, 2024. He believed in the significance of education and encouraged his loved ones to always acquire knowledge. Gene enjoyed a good joke and sharing stories. In 2023, he published a book he had been writing for a few years, “Living in Abject Poverty.” Gene enjoyed hunting and fishing and...
Phillip Warren Platt
Nov 12, 2024
CLAXTON: Phillip Warren Platt, 59, passed away on November 12, 2024, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. Phillip began working as a cop and later switched careers to become a truck driver. With twenty-four years of experience, he mastered the art of truck driving and was passionate about everything associated with it. When he wasn’t on the road providing for...
Malcolm Perry
Nov 11, 2024
CLAXTON: George “Malcolm” Perry, age 87, passed away peacefully, leaving a legacy of love, resilience, and cherished memories. Born on September 30, 1937, in Claxton, Georgia, Malcolm was the beloved son of the late George Edward Perry and Mona Lee Daniel Perry Allen. Claxton was not only his birthplace but also his lifelong home, a town he held deep in...
James Franklin "Jimmy" Rogers
Nov 10, 2024
BELLVILLE: Mr. James Franklin “Jimmy” Rogers, 87, of Bellville, Georgia left this earth to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday morning, November 10, 2024. Jimmy was born to the late Garlon Charlie and Evelyn Rushing Rogers of Manassas, Georgia on September 22, 1937. Jimmy grew up on the family farm, where his parents instilled the importance of hard work,...
Rickey Deloach
Oct 28, 2024
RICHMOND HILL/CLAXTON: Rickey DeLoach, 67, passed away on October 28, 2024. He graduated from Claxton High School, class of 1975, then proudly served as a Marine in the United States Military for four years. He then met his wife, Elaine Annis, and married her on June 4, 1988. In 1991, they built a home together in Richmond Hill, Georgia. Rickey...
Talmadge Yarbrough
Oct 25, 2024
COLLINS: Talmadge Yarbrough, 75, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at Memorial Health after a brief illness. He was born in Surrency, Georgia, on April 2, 1949, to Elton and Elizabeth Yarbrough. He graduated from Appling County High School in 1969. Finding his loving wife, June Driggers Yarbrough, of thirty-plus years, Claxton, Georgia quickly...
Earl Thomas Hendrix
Oct 23, 2024
CLAXTON: All people die, but not all people truly live. Earl Thomas Hendrix was a man who embraced life to its fullest. He found his paradise on the family farm in Daisy, Georgia, a place he cherished as his slice of heaven on earth, where he always felt closest to God. Earl was born and raised in Manassas, surrounded by...
Linda Elizabeth Lewis
Oct 19, 2024
SPRINGFIELD: Linda Elizabeth Lewis, 72, passed away on October 19, 2024. She worked at Claxton Manufacturing as a seamstress for nearly ten years, and worked at Candler Hospital for seventeen years. Linda was an avid reader, and crafter. She enjoyed McDonald’s coke, treasured giraffes, and loved spending time with her grandchildren. Above all, her greatest love was her Lord. She...
Stella Todd Fields
Oct 12, 2024
CLAXTON: Stella Todd Fields, 81, died peacefully on October 12, 2024, at Ogeechee Area Hospice. Stella was born in Evans County, Georgia, on October 31, 1942, to Bernice and Melrose Todd. She was married forty-three years to the love of her life, Reuben “Punch” Fields, until his death in 2004. Stella was a graduate of the class of 1960 from...
Kell Long II
Oct 8, 2024
CLAXTON: Kell Long, III, 93, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2024, surrounded by his family at Northspring Senior Living in Claxton, Georgia. He was born to Kell Long, II, and Viola S. Long on March 11, 1931, in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. After making his career as a full-time Army Reservist for thirty-three years, he retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. Kell...
Laura Elizabeth Driggers
Oct 6, 2024
CLAXTON: Laura Elizabeth Driggers, 39, passed away on October 6, 2024, after a courageous, life-long battle with heart illness. Although she faced many trials and tribulations, she lived a full life ensuring the happiness of her children. Generously, Laura was an organ donor, benefitting many other lives. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Lonnie McCaskill; and paternal...
Edward Leon Griffin Jr.
Oct 1, 2024
COLLINS: It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Edward Griffin, 66, on October 1, 2024. Edward was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather who was known for his humor, kindness, and generosity. He was born on July 23, 1958. Edward grew up in Savannah, Georgia and joined the United States Air Force. He worked in...
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