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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...
Garland Jerome Bath Sr.
Dec 14, 2015
CLAXTON: G. Jerome Bath, Sr., 90, passed away December 14, 2015, at Evans Memorial Hospital. The Evans County native was a member of Antioch Baptist Church for 75 years, where he participated in the monthly Men’s Supper fellowship and was associated with the Men’s Prayer Group at Daisy United Methodist Church. He was a WWII Veteran having served in the...
Charles J. Alderman
Dec 11, 2015
CLAXTON: Charles J. Alderman, 87, died Saturday, December 11, 2015, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro. Charles was a member of First Baptist Church of Claxton and was a native of West Virginia. He moved to Claxton in 1941. Charles retired from U.S.M.C as a Gunnery Sergeant and served in the Korean and Vietnam wars, then retired from Civil Service...
Jacquelyne 'Jack' Nesmith Waters
Dec 9, 2015
CLAXTON/TEXAS: Jacquelyne ‘Jack’ Waters, 94, passed away December 9, 2015. The Evans County native was a graduate of CHS and then she attended and graduated from Warren-Candler Nursing School and worked as an RN for many years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. She loved reading, working in the garden and fishing. She was preceded in death...
Betty Joyce Holland Gray
Dec 7, 2015
CLAXTON/VERO BEACH, FL: On the morning of December 7, 2015, Betty Joyce Holland Gray was granted angel wings. Betty was 67 years old when she passed into the arms of Jesus, while at home with family. Betty was born in Evans County, Georgia, on April 2, 1948 to loving parents, Joe Holland and Alma Anderson Holland. She was the sixth...
Beulah 'Ilethia' Cribbs Hinson
Dec 2, 2015
CLAXTON: Beulah Ilethia Cribbs Hinson, 97, passed away December 2, 2015, at Camellia Health and Rehab. The Evans County native was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. She worked for Claxton Manufacturing for many years and she also baked pies for Mrs. Rogers Restaurant and others in the community. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded...
Elizabeth (Lib) Hendrix Westberry Skeen
Nov 30, 2015
CLAXTON: Elizabeth (Lib) Hendrix Westberry Skeen, 79, passed away November 30, 2015 at Midtown Medical Center Columbus GA. She was born in Candler County GA, raised in Claxton GA, resided in Cataula GA. She loved her family & being outdoors, especially fishing. She was a woman of faith & prayer that loved the Lord. She is preceded in death by...
Willie C. Moore
Nov 29, 2015
CLAXTON: Willie C. Moore, 88, passed away November 29, 2015, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro. The Tattnall County native served in World War II and retired from Civil Service after 30 years. He then moved to Evans County in 1990 and served as a Deacon at Bull Creek Baptist Church. He lead the song service, he and wife, Alene....
Joann Deloach Mcdonald
Nov 29, 2015
CLAXTON: Joann DeLoach McDonald, 82, passed away November 29, 2015 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro. She was a native of Evans County and of Methodist faith. Her family owned and operated the Paradise Motel and Restaurant, in Sylvania, for 35 years. After retiring she moved back to Evans County. She is preceded in death by her husband, Carroll McDonald...
Mary Joyce Hutcheson
Nov 22, 2015
CLAXTON: Joyce Hutcheson, 81, passed away on November 22, 2015, at Evans Memorial Hospital under the care of Ogeechee Hospice. The Cobb county native had lived in Claxton since 1951. She worked at Claxton Manufacturing Company until retirement and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Claxton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hut Hutcheson...
Bill Sheffield
Nov 18, 2015
CLAXTON: Bill Sheffield, 79, passed away November 18, 2015, at Camellia Health and Rehab. The Bulloch county native had resided in Evans County most of his life. He worked road construction most of his life. Bill loved fishing, going to the mountains, and riding his four wheeler. SURVIORS: Son, William (Sandra) Sheffield of Daisy; daughter, Evelyn (Keith) McDilda of Claxton;...
Kay Deloach Martin
Nov 15, 2015
COLLINS/CLAXTON: Kay DeLoach Martin, 66, passed away November 15, 2015, at St. Joseph Hospital in Savannah. The Bryan County native had been residing in Tattnall County for a number of years. She was of Methodist faith and a retired seamstress. She enjoyed cooking and gardening and was a devoted, loving mother and grandmother. Kay was preceded in death by her...
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