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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...
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...
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