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Maggie Lee Sikes
Apr 22, 2017
CLAXTON: Maggie Lee Sikes, 90, passed away April 22, 2017, at Camellia Health and Rehab. She was a native and lifelong resident of Evans County and of Primitive Baptist faith. She worked at Claxton Manufacturing for a number of years and then at Liberty Manor Nursing Home before retiring. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold D. Sikes....
John Daniel Beasley
Apr 18, 2017
CLAXTON: John Daniel Beasley, 78, passed away April 18, 2017, at his residence. He was an Evans County native and a member of Antioch Baptist Church. After living in Savannah for a number of years he retired and moved the family to Claxton. He loved fishing, hunting and gardening. SURVIVORS: his wife, Elaine Beasley of Claxton; one son, Daniel (Nicole)...
Joyce Neder
Apr 14, 2017
CLAXTON: Joyce Oglesby Neder 80, passed away on April 14, 2017, at her residence. The Evans county native was a member of Eastside Baptist Church and was retired from Southern Bell where she worked for many years. SURVIVORS: One sister Gloria Cole of Claxton, one step-daughter Maria Douglas of Atlanta, several nieces and nephews VISITATION: Tuesday, April 18, 2017, 9:30-11:00,...
Donald Deloach
Apr 14, 2017
Pulaski/Claxton: The family of Donald DeLoach mourns the loss of their husband, father, grandfather and brother and they celebrate a life-well lived of 83 years. Mr. DeLoach was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Annie Colson DeLoach, his twin brother Ronald DeLoach (Terry, deceased) and brother Veron DeLoach (Marilyn). Donnie was born in Tattnal County, GA and attended...
Shirley Gates Womble
Apr 4, 2017
CLAXTON: Shirley Womble, 85, passed away April 4, 2017, at Candler Hospital. She was a native of Springfield, IL. After graduating from school she worked for J. Edgar Hoover at the Bureau of Investigation in Washington, DC, where she met and married her husband, the late Ira Womble, Jr., in 1951. That year they moved to Evans County where she...
Benny Todd
Mar 26, 2017
HAGAN: Benny Todd, 63, passed away March 26, 2017, at Evans Memorial Hospital ER. The Evans County native was a graduate of the 1973 Claxton High School Class. He worked and retired from Evans Memorial Hospital after 30 years employment. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed collecting antique cars and guns, but mostly he enjoyed hunting...
Redetha Rose (Granny) Glisson
Mar 26, 2017
CLAXTON: Redetha Rose Glisson “Granny” 87, passed away March 26, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was a native of Evans County were she enjoyed sewing, quilting and cooking meals for her family and friends. Her greatest joy was having her family and friends sitting at her table. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bennie “Ben” Glisson, daughter,...
William R. (Randy) Glisson
Mar 25, 2017
CLAXTON: William Randall (Randy) Glisson, 65, entered into eternal rest in the arms of Jesus on Saturday, March 25, at his home in Orange Beach, Alabama. Randy was born in Claxton, Georgia to the late Hugh Thomas and Gertie Glisson. He was a 1969 graduate of Claxton High School and later graduated from the University of Georgia….HBTD! He was previously...
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....
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