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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...
Chris E. Case
Oct 1, 2024
CLAXTON: Christopher E Case, 74, Our brother Chris took his final rest on October 1, 2024 after an extended illness. He was born in Savannah, raised on Tybee Island, and retired to Claxton. He served twenty years in law enforcement, retiring as Major of Police on Tybee Island. He was instrumental in certifying and modernizing the Tybee Police force, and...
Danny Clyde Livingston
Sep 13, 2024
CLAXTON: Danny Clyde Livingston, 70, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 13, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 21, 1954, in Claxton, Ga. to L. C. and Sue Hendrix Livingston, and was a lifelong resident of Evans County. Danny graduated from Claxton High School in 1973. He then served his country for...
Mary "Lucille" Rogers Sapp
Sep 11, 2024
CLAXTON: Mary “Lucille” Rogers Sapp, 88, passed away on September 11, 2024, at Glenvue Nursing Home in Glennville, Georgia. She was a native of Evans County, Georgia and a member of Eastside Baptist Church. Lucille was a homemaker, Vacation Bible School Director for twenty-seven years, and led the Senior Adults in making quilts and other handmade crafts for Nursing Homes....
Clarice Tippins Wadsworth
Sep 9, 2024
CLAXTON/SAVANNAH: Clarice Tippins Wadsworth, 83, passed away on September 9, 2024, at Hospice of Savannah after a battle with an Auto Immune Infection. She was a native of Evans County, Georgia, but has lived in Savannah, Georgia for the last sixty-five years. Clarice was a registered nurse dedicating most of her career at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was a member...
Herman "Cooter" Fields
Sep 8, 2024
CLAXTON: Herman “Cooter” Fields, 87, passed away on September 8, 2024. He proudly served in The United States Navy from 1954 until 1957. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and an Alee Shriner. He had a passion for golfing that started at an early age. He competed in many golfing tournaments at Evans Heights and won the Super...
Penelope "Penny" Diane Waters Salter
Sep 2, 2024
CLAXTON: Penelope “Penny” Waters Salter, 72, began her Heavenly journey on September 2, 2024, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, Georgia to reunite with the love of her life, Ray Salter. She was surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Penny was born in Tampa, Florida on March 11, 1952. She attended Jenkins High School in...
Mattie Kate Boatwright
Aug 25, 2024
CLAXTON: Mattie Kate Colson Boatwright, 98, passed away at Camellia Health and Rehabilitation on Sunday, August 25, 2024. Mattie was the youngest of eleven children born to Benjamin and Martha Ann Sikes Colson on November 20, 1925. She was educated in Evans County where she attended the rural schools of Sapptown, Bellville, and Claxton High School. Mattie was a licensed...
David Foster Greene
Aug 19, 2024
BELLVILLE: Coach David Foster Greene, 77, went home to be with The Lord on August 19, 2024. He was born June 2, 1947, to Thomas and Claire Greene in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. He was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity at Armstrong College. David was well known as “Coach Greene”, and as a teacher at Woodville - Tompkins High...
Pam "Meme" Jenkins
Aug 12, 2024
CLAXTON: Pamela Kicklighter Jenkins (Meme), 57, peacefully entered her Heavenly home on August 12, 2024 at her residence. Pam was born on December 14, 1966, in Jesup, Georgia to G.W. and Irma Kicklighter. Pam, along with her four siblings, grew up in Glennville, Georgia. Pam lived a radiant life where her unwavering faith was her guiding light, source of strength,...
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