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Miss Patricia (Patty) Strickland
Mar 23, 2017
DAISY: Patricia (Patty) Strickland, 65, passed away March 21, 2017, at Memorial Hospital. She was a native and lifelong resident of Evans County. Patty was a member of Daisy United Methodist Church and she retired in 2016 after being employed by Tippins Bank and Trust for 34 years. Patty was preceded in death by her father, Lewis P. Strickland, and...
Charles Leon Tipton
Mar 15, 2017
CLAXTON: Charles Leon Tipton, 89, passed away March 15, 2017, at Evans Memorial Hospital. The Kentucky native had resided in Evans County for 30 years. He was a member of Waco Baptist Church. Mr. Tipton served his country during WWII in the U.S. Navy and during the Korean War he served in the U. S. Marines. He retired from Westinghouse,...
Jane Robinson Fitzgerald
Mar 14, 2017
CLAXTON: Jane Robinson Fitzgerald, 82, passed away March 14, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, Ga. Jane was born in Harlingen, Texas, on March 18, 1935, to Ida Brewton Robinson and Clarence Bason Robinson. The family relocated to Georgia when Jane was a child, to be closer to family. They eventually settled in Rochelle, Ga., where she lived all of...
Marjorie Bowen Robertson
Mar 7, 2017
CLAXTON: Marjorie Robertson, 87, passed away March 7, 2017, at Community Hospice in Vidalia, from a long battle with cancer. She was a native of North Carolina and a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church. Mrs. Robertson was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Robertson. SURVIVORS: one son, Jack Walters of Apex, NC; two daughters, Deedee Piller of Warner...
Bernardo Martinez
Mar 7, 2017
CLAXTON: Bernardo Martinez, 76, passed away March 7, 2017, at Evans Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Puerto Rico but had resided in the U.S. for most of his life. He lived in New York for a number of years where he did maintenance work, before retiring and moving to Claxton. He was of Catholic faith. Mr. Martinez was...
Martha Blocker Lott
Feb 28, 2017
CLAXTON/MANASSAS: Martha Blocker Lott, 78, passed away February 28, 2017, at Ogeechee Area Hospice. She was a native of Evans County but resided in Manassas since 1975. She was a member of Eastside Baptist Church, where she enjoyed many years of keeping the children in the nursery, and where she praised and worshipped her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She...
Vincent M. Capron
Feb 16, 2017
HILTON HEAD ISLAND/ CLAXTON: Vincent M. Capron, 73, passed away February 16, 2017, at Candler Hospital. He was a native of New Jersey but had resided in Evans County for the past 20 years. He was of Catholic faith. Mr. Capron was a very generous man and loving to all. He was a respected business man in Claxton and Statesboro...
Shirley Cameron West
Feb 16, 2017
CLAXTON: Shirley Cameron West, 80, of Claxton went home to her Lord and Savior Thursday, February 16, 2017, at her home. Shirley was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She retired from years of nursing in 2012. She was an active member of Evergreen Baptist Church. Shirley was loved by everyone for her sweet, caring nature. Shirley was preceded in...
Charles Grady Terry
Jan 17, 2017
CLAXTON: Charles Grady Terry, 82, passed away January 17, 2017, at his residence, under Ogeechee Area Hospice. The Lawrence County, Alabama native was a resident of Evans County for many years and a member of Daisy United Methodist Church. He retired from Georgia Pacific after 36 years in management. Charlie enjoyed fishing, playing golf, and socializing at Massey Oil Company...
Ina Pearl Martin Shuman
Jan 16, 2017
CLAXTON: Ina Pearl (Martin) Shuman, 79, passed away January 16, 2017, at Ogeechee Area Hospice. She was a member of Eastside Baptist Church and she retired from Winn Dixie in Claxton. SURVIVORS: one son, Greg (Angel) Shuman of Claxton; two daughters, Cheryl (Mike) Bradshaw of Richmond Hill, and Jenny (Mitchell) Stanfield of Claxton; four precious grandchildren; Whitney (Doug) King, Gregory...
Patty B. Lane
Jan 15, 2017
ST. SIMONS/CLAXTON: Patty B. Lane, 86, passed away January 15, 2017, at Magnolia Manor in St. Simons, Ga. She was born and raised in Bulloch County-Bay District, and then moved to Savannah for many years. After retiring from Starland Dairies in 1989, she moved to Evans County and joined Eastside Baptist Church. Mrs. Lane served many years as a Pink...
Imogene Rogers
Jan 14, 2017
CLAXTON: Imogene Rogers, 101, passed away January 14, 2017, at Camellia Health and Rehab. She was a native of Evans County and a member of White Bluff United Methodist Church in Savannah. Imogene was a retired Cosmetologist. SURVIVORS: One son, Amos Rogers of Claxton; a special friend, Jaunita Holland; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. FUNERAL: Graveside 11:00 a.m....
Charles William Hearn Sr.
Jan 12, 2017
CLAXTON: Charles William Hearn, Sr. 91, passed away January 12, 2017, at Community Hospice in Vidalia. He was a native and lifelong resident of Evans County. He was a member of Eastside Baptist Church, the Bellville Lions Club, VFW, and was a charter member of Evans County Wildlife Club. He graduated from CHS and the University of Georgia and served...
Thornton (Buddy) Coley Jr.
Jan 9, 2017
CLAXTON: Thorton (Buddy) Coley, Jr., 72, passed away January 9, 2017, after an extended illness. He was a native and lifelong resident of Evans County. He was a member of the Claxton First Baptist Church and retired from Southern Company. Buddy was an avid fisherman and enjoyed many fishing trips at Shellman Bluff, GA. Buddy was preceded in death by...
Derek J. Barrow
Jan 6, 2017
CLAXTON: Derek J. Barrow, 54, passed away January 6, 2017, at his home. Derek was a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church and had lived in Claxton all his life. He was preceded in death by his parents Carlos and Dorothy Barrow Sr. Derek Served in various occupational roles during his lifetime. His passions and interests were numerous, but he could...
Janie Sheffield
Jan 5, 2017
CLAXTON: Janie Francis Sheffield, 78, passed away January 5, 2017, at Candler Hospital in Savannah. She was a native and lifelong resident of Evans County and a member of Faith Baptist Church. She worked for many years as a home health aid. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She always enjoyed playing with her grandsons, cooking, gardening and the...
Kenneth (Kenny) J. Clark
Jan 1, 2017
CLAXTON: Kenny J. Clark, 61, passed away January 1, 2017, at Evans Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Santa Barbara, CA., but had resided in Claxton for many years. He graduated from CHS in 1973 and was the owner and operator of Clark’s Upholstery for the past 27 years. He was a great cook and he enjoyed fishing and...
Alana Joy Daughtry
Dec 26, 2016
CLAXTON: Alana Joy Daughtry, 43, passed away December 26, 2016, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro. She was a Fayetteville, N.C., native and a faithful member of Rehoboth Baptist Church. She brought joy to those who knew her and loved her. She was preceded in death by her father, Carl Daughtry. SURVIVORS: her mother and step-father, Betty and Charles Waldo...
James H. Waters
Dec 18, 2016
CLAXTON: James H. Waters, 82, passed away December 18, 2016, at Candler Hospital in Savannah. He was born in Evans County and attended Evans County Public Schools. He was a member of the Claxton First United Methodist Church. He was Past Master of Ezel Lodge No. 335 F & AM. Past Worthy Patron of the Martha Washington Chapter No. 300...
Philip Harold Beegle
Dec 9, 2016
CLAXTON: Mr. Philip Harold Beegle, of Palmetto, GA., passed away Friday, December 9, 2016. He was born on January 11, 1924, in Bedford, PA., to the late Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Beegle. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Geri, of 65 years, five brothers and two sisters, and his daughter, Barbara. He graduated...
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