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William Nicholas Rogers
May 26, 2015
CLAXTON: William Nicholas Rogers, 27, passed away May 26, 2015, after injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was a native of Evans County, Ga., and a member of Eastside Baptist Church. Nick worked for Great Dane Trailers in Statesboro, Ga. Nick was preceded in death by his mother, Lila Rogers and his grandparents, William and Geraldine Rogers. SURVIORS: his...
William Alexander Rogers
May 23, 2015
OBITUARY CLAXTON- DUNWOODY: William Alexander Rogers, 87, passed away May 23, 2015 at Emory St. Joseph’s Hospital in Atlanta GA. He was born in Claxton, Georgia to William Alexander Rogers and Josie Mae Rogers, the sheriff of Evans County. After high school he served in WWII, and then moved to Savannah, GA., Where he worked as an engineer for the...
Richard Camuti
May 19, 2015
OBITUARY Ellabell: Richard Camuti, 61, passed away May 19, 2015, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was a native of Waltham, MA., and of Catholic faith. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. Richard was an avid cook. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Frances Camuti, a son, Richard, and a brother, Billy Camuti. SURVIORS:...
Brittanie Denise Altman
May 19, 2015
CLAXTON: Brittanie Altman, 16, passed away May 19, 2015, in an automobile wreck on I-16, just out of Savannah. She was an Evans County native and a Sophomore at Claxton High School. SURVIORS: Her parents, Wanda and Bobby Altman of Hagan; her grandmothers, Ann Jenkins of Hagan and Darlene Rogers of LaGrange, GA; grandparents, Eugene and Gail Altman of Manchester,...
Ella Veatrice (Bea) Kicklighter Holland
May 17, 2015
OBITUARY CLAXTON: Ella Veatrice (Bea) Kicklighter Holland of Thomasville, Ga., passed away May 17, 2015, after a short illness of natural causes. She was surrounded by her loving family. Bea was married to the late, Tyrone Lance Holland and lived for several years in Florida before returning to Evans County in 1970. She was a secretary and office manager for...
Annie Lou Barrow Sikes
May 17, 2015
OBITUARY POOLER: Annie Lou Barrow Sikes, 99, died on May 17, 2015 at Effingham Care Center in Springfield, GA. Annie was born in Evans County on October 22, 1915 as one of nine children to Franklin McKenzie and Julia Lewis Barrow. She was a resident of Pooler for 48 years. Along her life’s journey, she wore many hats- wife, mother,...
Annette Howard Anderson
May 12, 2015
OBITUARY CLAXTON: Annette Howard Anderson, 86, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at Camellia Health & Rehabilitation, in Claxton, after an extended illness, under the care of Affinis Hospice. She was born in Evans County but lived in the Nevils Community of Bulloch County for 69 years. She was a homemaker and of Baptist faith. She attended DeLoach’s Primitive Baptist...
Eunice Boyette Tippins
May 8, 2015
OBITUARY CLAXTON: Eunice Boyette Tippins, 82, passed away May 8, 2015 at Evans Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Tattnall County but had lived in Evans for most of her life. Eunice was retired as a paraprofessional from Evans County Board of Education. She was a devoted member of Gospel Baptist Church. SURVIORS: her husband of 62 years, Charles...
Graydon C Maxwell
May 7, 2015
OBITUARY CLAXTON: Graydon C. Maxwell, Jr. 80, passed away on May 7, 2015, at Candler Hospital in Savannah. He was a native of Virginia but had lived in Evans County since 1972. Graydon retired from the Air Force after 21 years of service and also retried from Evans County Road Department as superintendent after 20 years of service. SURVIORS: wife,...
Luther Darling Morris Jr.
May 1, 2015
OBITUARY CLAXTON: Luther Darling Morris, Jr. (Buddy) passed away on May 1, 2015, born in West Palm Beach, FL. on January 8, 1930 Buddy moved to Claxton at the age of 11 where he worked at The Claxton Bakery for 68 years. During his employment, he met the love of his life, Juanita, and they were married for 66 years....
Russell David Long
Apr 29, 2015
OBITUARY CLAXTON: Russell David Long, 35, passed away April 29, 2015 at his residence after a long fight with cancer. The Chatham County native had been living in Evans County for a number of years. Rusty was an avid gun collector, and loved hunting and fishing. He was very mechanically inclined. SURVIVORS: Wife, Robin Long of Claxton; his adoptive parents,...
Ouita Marlene Riggs
Apr 26, 2015
OBITUARY: SAVANNAH /CLAXTON: Ouida Marlene Riggs, 96, passed away April 26, 2015 at Candler Hospital in Savannah. She was a native of Claxton, Ga. Miss Riggs was a member of Wesley Monumental Methodist Church. She worked for Dr. Clarence Redmond for 30 years until retirement. SURVIORS: her sister, Nita Harley of Savannah and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will...
William Harold Hayes
Apr 26, 2015
OBITUARY CLAXTON: William Harold Hayes, 80, passed away April 26, 2015 at Embracing Hospice in Cumming, Ga. a long time resident of Ellijay, Ga. Bill Hayes served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1953-1957. He was a graduate of Ga. Tech University. Bill retired from Western Electric after 37 years of service. Bill never married and had children of...
Hazel Jernigan Rogers
Apr 8, 2015
OBITUARY CLAXTON: Hazel Jernigan Rogers, 92, passed away Wednesday, April 8, at NorthSpring Senior Living in Claxton, under the care of Affinis Hospice of Vidalia. She was a loving, devoted, and caring wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Her grace and wisdom will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was a past president and member of the Undine...
Sulee Carnes Scheider
Apr 2, 2015
OBITUARY CLAXTON: Sulee Carnes Scheider, 95, passed away April 2, 2015, under the care of Ogeechee Hospice. She was a native of Evans County and a member of Sikes Chapel Methodist Church. She was a farm wife, devoted grandmother and loved working outdoors. Mrs. Scheider was preceded in death by parents, Sam and Amanda Knight Carnes and her husband, Willie...
Aaron D. Todd
Mar 27, 2015
OBITUARY CLAXTON: 1st Sgt. Aaron D. Todd, 81, passed away March 27, 2015, at Hospice Savannah. The Evans County native was a Deacon and member of Antioch Baptist Church. He was also a member of Ezel Lodge #335 and the VFW Post 60. He retired civil service from Ft. Stewart and loved farming. He loved his family, church and the...
Betty Faye Akins
Mar 22, 2015
OBITUARY CLAXTON: Betty Faye Akins, 86, died March 22.2015, at Evans Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Georgia and a member of Antioch Baptist Church. Betty was preceded in death by her husband Elton and their daughter, Melba Faye Rebicek. SURVIORS: Three sons and a daughter-in-law, Carey E. Akins of Dacula, GA., DeWayne E. Akins of Zion, IL., and...
Edith Peace Self
Mar 21, 2015
OBITUARY CLAXTON: Edith Peace Self, 91, passed into God’s hands on March 21, 2015. Edith was born on January 18, 1924 to William Wallace Peace and Maude Elizabeth (Goodrum) Peace on Little Sand Mountain in North Georgia. She graduated from Jacksonville High School in Alabama in 1943. Edith later attended Jacksonville College and finished her nursing degree at Hillman Nursing...
Hannelore Mischler Deloach
Mar 15, 2015
OBITUARY CLAXTON: Hannelore Mischler DeLoach, age 86, passed away at Evans Memorial Hospital on Sunday, March 15, 2015. She was a native of Offenbach, Germany, but was proud to have lived in the United States since 1953. She was a member of Bay Branch Primitive Baptist Church where she continued her late husband, Ellis DeLoach’s, tradition of placing flags on...
James Brown
Mar 6, 2015
OBITUARY CLAXTON: James Brown, 85, passed away March 6, 2015 at Ogeechee Area Hospice. The Evans County native retired from the Nestle Company in the San Francisco area before moving back to this area. SURVIORS: William Axon, a good friend and companion of Statesboro; a wonderful caregiver, Marie Glisson. A special thanks to the staff and members of Ogeechee Area...
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