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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...
Roderick L. Gibson
Nov 20, 2016
CLAXTON: Roderick L. Gibson, 72, passed away November 20, 2016, at his residence. He was a native of Evans County and was of Methodist faith. He was a mechanic and enjoyed fishing, gardening and watching westerns on TV. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grover Lee and Catherine Gibson. SURVIVORS: five daughters, Sandra Bailey of Claxton, Cathy Letson...
Steven Randall Haire
Nov 19, 2016
STATESBORO: Steven Randall Haire, 47, passed away November 19, 2016, at East Georgia Regional Hospital. The Chatham County native lived in Bulloch County for most of his life. He was of Baptist faith and was a loving husband, father, brother and son. Steven was employed by Baker Construction Company. He loved fishing and spending time with his family. Steven was...
Dianne Lott
Nov 17, 2016
CLAXTON: Dianne Lott, 47, passed away November 17, 2016 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah GA. She lived in Evans County most of her life and was a member of Oasis Church of God. She enjoyed working in the public, helping others and most of all she loved her children and grandchildren. Dianne was a fighter and was...
Versie Ann Bradley
Nov 16, 2016
CLAXTON: Versie Lee Bradley, 92, passed away Evans Memorial Hospital November 16, 2016. The native of Evans County was a member of Union United Methodist Church and the Eastern Star. She retired from Claxton Manufacturing Company and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother. Mrs. Versie loved cooking, especially cooking chocolate cakes for people in the community and enjoyed yard work...
Linda and Eddie Barrow
Nov 12, 2016
Linda Gail Barrow Wilder, 58 years old, passed at her home in Ladson, SC, on November 12, 2016, following a brief struggle with advanced colon cancer. Edward “Eddie” Manzy Barrow, II, passed at Moncks Corner Medical Center, Moncks Corner, SC, on February 12, 2021, following a very unexpected heart attack, at the age of 59. Born December 17, 1957, and...
Dorothy Jordan Rogers
Nov 12, 2016
Dorothy Jordan Rogers Claxton, GA – Mrs. Dorothy J Rogers, 94, of Claxton GA entered into rest on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at her home in Claxton GA. She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Jerome B. Rogers, Sr. She is survived by her children, Jerome B. Rogers Jr. (Becky) of Statesboro GA, Harry W. Rogers (Sandy) of Blountstown FL,...
Joseph Michael 'Mike" Horton
Nov 7, 2016
CLAXTON: Joseph Michael “Mike” Horton, age 65, of Claxton passed away on November 7th, 2016. He was a 1969 graduate of Claxton High School and continued his education at Georgia Southern. He was a lifelong resident of Evans County. Mike had a long career as a supervisor and IT specialist with Georgia Pacific Corporation for 31 years, from 1979–2011. He...
Mamie Winters Tucker
Nov 2, 2016
CLAXTON: Mamie Winters Tucker, 80, passed away November 2, 2016, at Candler Hospital in Savannah. She was an active member of Union Methodist Church. For many years she volunteered as a Pink Lady at Evans Memorial Hospital. She was a homemaker, a wonderful cook and enjoyed working with her flowers. Mrs. Tucker was preceded in death by her parents, Malcolm...
Charles Fountain Sutton Jr.
Oct 31, 2016
CLAXTON: Charles Fountain Sutton Jr., 82, passed away October 31, 2016, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro. He was a native of Bell Arthur, North Carolina but had lived in Evans County for a number of years. He came here with the tobacco industry, was involved in farming and later he built three hotels, Huddle Houses and several...
Pansy Benton Milhous
Oct 27, 2016
CLAXTON: Pansy B. Milhous, 72, passed away on October 27, 2016 at her home. The Evans County native loved flowers, gardening and her family. She was preceded in death by her parents D.C. and Effie Benton, brother, Delmus and her first husband Edwin Lynn. SURVIVORS: husband, Jack Milhous of Claxton; son, John Grey (Karen) Lynn of Manassas; daughters, Lisa (Tom)...
George A. Wall, Sr.
Oct 9, 2016
SAVANNAH: George A. Wall, Sr., 95, passed away October 9, 2016, at his son’s home. He was a native and lifelong resident of Chatham County and the last Charter Member of the White Bluff Presbyterian Church. He was a Veteran of WWII, a Mason, and he served many years with the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 30. SURVIVORS: his wife,...
Muriel Anderson Strickland
Oct 8, 2016
CLAXTON: Muriel Anderson Strickland, 86, passed away October 8, 2016, at North Spring Assisted Living. The Bulloch County native resided all of her married life in Evans County. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Fidelis Sunday School Class. Muriel was a wonderful cook and enjoyed baking cakes and decorating them for all occasions, especially when...
Robert Daniel (Danny) Gay
Oct 4, 2016
STATESBORO: Robert Daniel (Danny) Gay, 65, passed away October 4, 2016, at St. Joseph Hospital in Savannah. SURVIVORS:wife, Donna Kauffman of N.C.; son, Bobby Kauffman of N.C.; Mother, Jackie Gay of Brooklet; one brother, Mike (Flossie) Gay of Claxton; one sister, Lynn Quackenbush of Savannah; and several nieces and nephews. VISITATION: Monday, October 10, 2016, 10-11:00 a.m., at J. Mellie...
Daniel 'Keith' Strickland
Sep 24, 2016
CLAXTON: Daniel ‘Keith’ Strickland, 53, passed away September 24, 2016, at his residence. Born in Savannah, Keith lived all of his life in Evans County. He was a member of Daisy United Methodist Church and he owned and operated Claxton Oil Company. Keith graduated from Pinewood Christian Academy in 1981, and then attended ABAC and Georgia Southern. He was a...
John Keith Mitchell
Sep 16, 2016
OBITUARY CLAXTON: John Keith Mitchell, 56, passed away September 16, 2016, at St. Joseph’s Candler hospital after a long illness. Keith was a native of Evans County. Keith was a member of First Baptist Church in Claxton, GA. Born November 3, 1959, he was an avid football player and chess player. He graduated from Claxton High School and Swainsboro Tech....
Wade Terrell Hodges
Sep 13, 2016
CLAXTON: Wade Terrell Hodges, 86, peacefully passed away September 13, 2016, at his home, under the care of his family and Ogeechee Area Hospice. Born in Evans County, Wade was the youngest son of Terrell Hodges and Gussie Dyess Hodges. He married his sweetheart and they had 62 years of happiness together. He was a member of the First Baptist...
Robert Tucker Jernigan
Sep 8, 2016
CLAXTON: Robert Tucker Jernigan, 76, passed away Thursday, September 8th, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, Georgia. Robert was born in Adabelle, Georgia, but lived much of his life in Palatka, Florida. In 1958, he joined the U.S. Army and worked as a military policeman. He served for six years and was honorably discharged in 1964. He returned to Claxton...
Jacqueline Deloach Kicklighter
Sep 4, 2016
CLAXTON: Jacqueline DeLoach Kicklighter, 77, passed away September 4, 2016 at Glennvue Nursing Home in Glennville Ga. She was a native of Evans County and worked at Claxton Manufacturing Company for 47 years. SURVIVORS: God daughter, Gloria Nunnally; brother, Reginald Deloach, both of Claxton. FUNERAL: Graveside, Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Bull Creek Church Cemetery. BURIAL: Bull Creek...
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