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Fannie Nell Sikes Surrency
Mar 22, 2016
CLAXTON: Nell Sikes Surrency, 90, passed away March 22, 2016, at The Griffin House in Claxton. The Evans County native was a graduate of the 1944 class of CHS. She lived in Columbus, OH., for 28 years before moving back to Evans County. She worked at Evans Memorial Hospital until retirement and then served as a volunteer for several years....
Lester Earl Clark, Sr.
Mar 20, 2016
OBITUARY CLAXTON: Lester Earl Clark, Sr., 83, passed away March 20, 2016, at Evans Memorial Hospital. The Evans County native served in the Navy and while in California met his wife, Joyce. They lived in California and moved to Claxton in 1971, where he owned and operated a Texaco Service Station until he sold out and opened a thrift store...
Jason William "Jay" Clark
Mar 19, 2016
Claxton; Jason "Jay" William Clark, age 47, passed away unexpectedly at home March 19, 2016. He was a 1987 graduate of Claxton High School and lifelong resident of Evans and Tattnall Counties. Jay had a long career with John Deere and was employed as a sales representative with Flint Equipment Company. He was a member of Glennville First Baptist Church....
Rodina Rachel Lamell
Mar 18, 2016
OBITUARY CLAXTON: On March 18th Rodina Lamell passed away peacefully in Claxton GA at the age of 72. Rodina was born on June 7, 1943 to Andrew and Shirley (Hart) Stark. She was predeceased by her parents, brother Henry (Andy) Stark, and sisters Barbara Gallagher and Bertha Stark. Rodina was a long time resident of the Central Vermont Area and...
Wanda F. Lott
Mar 15, 2016
OBITUARY CLAXTON: Wanda F. Lott, 66, passed away March 15, 2016, at St. Joseph Hospital in Savannah. The Evans County native was of Baptist faith. SURVIVORS: one daughter, Dianne Lott of Claxton; two brothers, Jimmy (Nell) Ussery of Claxton and Billy (Marcia) Ussery of Florida; two grandchildren, Cindy Livingston of Claxton and Daphne Lowery of Fayetteville, GA; great-grandchildren, Jamie Sapp,...
Winnie D. Boyette
Mar 12, 2016
CLAXTON: Winnie D. Boyette, 89, died Saturday, March 12, 2016, at her residence. The Tattnall County native and lifelong residence was the oldest member of Anderson Primitive Baptist Church. She was a truly devoted wife, mother and grandmother and gardening was a special hobby. Mrs. Winnie was preceded in death by her husband, Elvis Boyette and infant son. A special...
Henry Christopher (Hc) Morgan, Jr.
Mar 8, 2016
DAISY: Henry C. (H.C.) Morgan, Jr., 88, passed away March 8, 2016, at his home. He was a native of Evans County and a member of the Daisy United Methodist Church. He worked as a welder, owned and operated Morgan’s Machine Shop for 40 years and also farmed. SURVIVORS: his wife Willene Massey Morgan of Daisy; three sons, Larry (Wanda)...
Marblee Brown Hodges
Mar 6, 2016
CLAXTON: Marblee Hodges, 79, passed away March 6, 2016, at her home. She was a native of Bulloch County, but had resided in Evans County since 1975. She worked several years at Claxton Manufacturing and retired from Claxton Poultry. Marblee was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Jack S. Hodges and son, James Fountain. SURVIVORS: four sons,...
Aretha Sikes Blakewood
Mar 3, 2016
OBITUARY RINCON: Aretha Sikes Blakewood, 83, passed peacefully March 3, 2016, tired from a 21 month fight with breast and lung cancer. Born November 12, 1932 in Evans County, Georgia to the late Lawson and Arrie Mitchell Sikes, she grew up in and around Claxton, Georgia. Aretha and H.R. Lee, also of Claxton married in 1949 and moved to Savannah...
Mr Waldo Franklin Floyd
Feb 15, 2016
CLAXTON: Waldo Franklin Floyd, 74, passed away February 15, 2016, at his home. The Bryan County native had resided in Evans County since 1993. He was a construction worker until he retired from Local 542 in Philadelphia. He was a Mason in Hightstown, N.J., under lodge Apollo #41. He was preceded in death by his late brother W. Larry Floyd....
Lyle Rex Hill
Feb 12, 2016
Rex Hill Obituary Lyle Rex Hill, born in Osceloa, Iowa, November 30, 1943, died February 12, 2016. His parents, Ray Oneal Hill and Marjorie Marie Vaughn Hill, owned and operated a large farm on which Rex worked during his teenage years. After graduating from high school, Rex attended Iowa State University where he studied architecture for two years. On April...
Maria Carlotte Lands
Feb 12, 2016
CLAXTON: Maria Carlotte Lands, 46, passed away at her residence Friday, February 12, 2016. She was a native of Brunswick Georgia but had lived in Evans County most of her life. SURVIORS: Husband, Derek Lands of Claxton; Step daughters; Amber (Jamie) Bentzel of Claxton and Kali (Donnie) Crosby of Richmond Hill; four grandchildren. MEMORIAL: Will be announced at a later...
Michael E. (Mike) Hendrix Sr.
Feb 4, 2016
OBITUARY CLAXTON: Michael E. Hendrix Sr. (Mike), 64, passed away at Candler Hospital in Savannah. He was a native of Tattnall County, but has lived in Evans County most of his life. Mike served in the U.S. Army and later retired from Fort Stewart after many years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilton and Evelyn...
Nancy Ann Butler Chalmers
Feb 3, 2016
OBITUARY CLAXTON: Nancy Ann Butler Chalmers, 83, passed away at her home on February 3rd. She was a native of Pennsylvania, but moved to Georgia in 1984. She was a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church. SURVIORS: three sons; Joe Chalmers of Savannah, Chuck and Paul Chalmers both of Pennsylvania. one daughter; Barbara Brewster of Claxton. ten grandchildren and several...
Alberta Barrow
Jan 18, 2016
CLAXTON: Alberta Barrow, 76, passed away suddenly Monday, January 18, 2016, at Candler Hospital in Savannah. She was a Sunday school teacher and lay minister for many years. She was a floor supervisor for Claxton Manufacturing Plant and later manager of the plant’s outlet store. She was an avid reader, devoted mother, grandmother (beloved “Nana”) and great-grandmother. Alberta was devoted...
Henry Leland Thompson
Jan 17, 2016
OBITUARY CLAXTON/GLENNVILLE: Henry Leland Thompson, 59, passed away January 17, 2016, at his residence. He was a native of Evans County but lived most of his life in Tattnall County. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 2 years as an Airman. He was a lifelong painter, loved fishing, and his greatest joy were his grandchildren. Henry was preceded...
Peggy Ann Easterling Hendrix
Jan 15, 2016
OBITUARY CLAXTON: Peggy Ann Easterling Hendrix, 80, passed away on January 15, 2016 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro after a long illness. She was a native of Pensacola, Florida, but lived in Evans County most of her life. She was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her mother and stepfather; Elizabeth and Glenn...
Ida Pearl Conley
Jan 6, 2016
OBITUARY CLAXTON: Ida Pearl Conley, 80, passed away January 6, 2016, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro. The Colquitt County native resided in Evans County most of her adult life. She was a member of Rehobeth Baptist Church and owner of Mrs. Rogers Restaurant for several years, where she had many friends and customers, before retiring. She was a loving...
Charles L. Anderson "Charlie"
Dec 31, 2015
CLAXTON: Charles L. Anderson, “Charlie”, 61, passed away on December 31, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah. He was a native of Wildwood, Florida, but spent most of his life in Claxton, Georgia. He was a dedicated truck driver of Claxton Poultry for the past 16 1/2 years, where he was affectionately known as "Uncle Charlie". He was a...
Esther Mae Hutchinson Fox
Dec 30, 2015
CLAXTON: Esther Mae Hutchison Fox passed away on December 30, 2015 at Glenvue Nursing Home. She was a native of Sullivan County, Indiana, but resided in Evans County since 1974. She retired from U.S Government as a Tape Librarian for the Civil Service. She was of Baptist Faith. Mrs. Fox was a military wife and traveled extensively in the United...
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