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Lillian Smith
Oct 27, 2014
OBITUARY CLAXTON: Mrs. Lillian Smith, 87, passed away October 27, 2014 at NorthSpring Assisted Living. She was born in Toombs County, Georgia. She moved to Claxton, Georgia in 1946 and worked at Southern Bell Telephone Co. for several years. She worked at Evans Concrete for 27 years as Credit Manager and Dispatcher and served on the Board of Directors. Mrs....
Louise Rogers Fields
Oct 22, 2014
OBITUARY CLAXTON: Louise Rogers Fields, 83, born July 28, 1931, passed away October 22, 2014, at Memorial Hospital. She was an Evans County native but resided in Savannah for many years, before moving back to her home town of Claxton in 1975. She was a very special, loving mother and grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Her family was the most...
James Ray Mcneely
Oct 18, 2014
OBITUARY CLAXTON: James ‘Ray’ McNeely, Sr., born June 20, 1933, in Candler County, Ga., passed away October 18, 2014, in Bulloch County under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice. He was a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church and American Legion #60. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. In 1957 he was Chief of Police in Metter,...
Carroll S. Edwards Jr.
Oct 9, 2014
OBITUARY CLAXTON GA-PRATTVILLE AL: Carroll S. Edwards Jr., 57, passed away October 9, 2014 at his home in Prattville Al. He was born September 20, 1957 in Savannah Ga. and was employed with International Paper Company for 28 years. He was preceded in death by his mother Jean Sapp Edwards. SURVIORS: wife; Terresa Edwards, son; Trey Edwards both of Prattville...
Mary Beth Smith Wood
Oct 8, 2014
OBITUARY CLAXTON: Mary Beth Smith Wood, 80, died October 8, 2014, at Candler Hospital in Savannah. The Evans County native lived in Alabama for a number of years before moving back to Evans County. She was a member of Eastside Baptist Church, Co-Ed 3 Sunday School Class, Benevolence Committee and Baptist Ladies Circle. Mrs. Wood was preceded in death by...
Stephanie Lynn Strickland
Oct 2, 2014
OBITUARY CLAXTON: Stephanie Lynn Strickland, 52, passed away October 2, 2014, at her residence. The Evans County native was a member of the Hagan United Methodist Church. She graduated from Claxton High School in 1980 and worked at Claxton Poultry for over 20 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ted and Joann Butler. SURVIORS: her husband, John...
Ann Iggers Shuman
Oct 1, 2014
OBITUARY ELLABELL: Robert Edwin (Ed) Shuman, Sr., 75, and Ann Driggers Shuman, 71, passed away October 1, 2014. Mr. Shuman was born in Ellabell, Ga., on March 19, 1939, to the late Robbie and Ruth Tyner Shuman. He retired from Delta Metals after 47 years and worked with Bryan Mechanical for the last 10 years. He loved farming and fishing....
Robert Edwin (Ed) Shuman Sr.
Oct 1, 2014
OBITUARY ELLABELL: Robert Edwin (Ed) Shuman, Sr., 75, and Ann Driggers Shuman, 71, passed away October 1, 2014. Mr. Shuman was born in Ellabell, Ga., on March 19, 1939, to the late Robbie and Ruth Tyner Shuman. He retired from Delta Metals after 47 years and worked with Bryan Mechanical for the last 10 years. He loved farming and fishing....
Trula May Cross
Sep 26, 2014
OBITUARY CLAXTON: Trula May Cross, 82, passed away at her home September 26, 2014. She was a native of Indianapolis, Indiana, but lived most of her life in Evans County and was a member of Union United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Cross and two sons, Phillip Cross and Robert Cross Jr. SURVIORS: One...
Margaret Brogdon Lanier Stanfield
Sep 26, 2014
Margaret Brogdon Lanier Stanfield – born August 30, 1945 in Metter, GA, departed this life on September 26, 2014 after a long battle with cancer. She was raised in Candler and Bulloch Counties, but lived in Claxton, GA most of her adult life. Margaret retired from Ithaca Manufacturing Company where she worked as a seamstress, but her most important and...
Retha Ann Price
Sep 6, 2014
OBITUARY CLAXTON: Retha Ann Price, 68, passed away September 6, 2014 at her home. She was a member of Rogers Baptist Church, and was a retired LPN from Evans Memorial Hospital; she also worked at Georgia Department of Corrections. Retha loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and loved caring for others. SURVIORS: one son, George Price of Claxton; two daughters,...
Gloria Smith Thomas Overstreet
Sep 3, 2014
OBITUARY CLAXTON: Mrs. Gloria Smith Thomas Overstreet passed away on September 3, 2014. Mrs. Overstreet was a native of Chatham County, now residing in Claxton Ga. for the past 16 years. Gloria was the daughter of Leon and Nancy Smith, sister of Jo Smith Fetzer who preceded her in death. She was a graduate of Savannah High School, and received...
Michael Anthony Barnett
Aug 25, 2014
OBITUARY CLAXTON: Michael Anthony Barnett, 52, passed away Monday, August 25th at home. He was born in Statesboro on March 21, 1962. Mike was a business owner, operating Discount Mobile Homes for several years. He was an avid outdoorsman and fisherman. Mike loved being on the water and shared that passion with all that knew him. He is preceded in...
Randy Roundtree
Aug 22, 2014
OBITUARY CLAXTON: Randy Rountree, 60, passed away August 22, 2014 at Candler Hospital in Savannah. The Evans County native was an avid University of Georgia fan and loved truck pulls. Randy was preceded in death by his wife, Jennifer Rountree; Parents, Glenda Hunter and Heyward Rountree. SURVIORS: brother; Rick and Debra Rountree of Claxton, sister; Vicky Stringer of Savannah. Several...
Vera Myrtice Deloach
Aug 7, 2014
OBITUARY CLAXTON: Vera Myrtice DeLoach, 93, passed away August 7, 2014, at Ogeechee Hospice, after a short illness. The Tattnall County native lived all of her life in Evans County. She was the oldest member of Antioch Baptist Church and a faithful Christian. She worked for the Georgia Forestry Commission for 21 years before her retirement. Myrtice was a devoted...
Martha Smith Sapp
Aug 5, 2014
OBITUARY CLAXTON: Martha Smith Sapp, 69, passed away August 5, 2014, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro. The Evans County native was of Baptist faith. She was retired from USDA food services. Martha loved her grandchildren and enjoyed watching them play ball, she also enjoyed going to auctions and loved buying glass ware. Martha was preceded in death by her...
James Ernest Strickland
Aug 2, 2014
Dr. James Ernest Strickland 6/16/1937 – 8/2/2014 James Ernest Strickland, born June 16, 1937, lost his honorable battle with cancer Saturday evening, August 2, 2014. Doc is survived by his beloved wife of over 56 years, Norma; his children, Quinn Strickland Flournoy (and husband Vic), Jes Strickland (and wife Lisa), and Monty Strickland (and wife Mara); and his grandchildren Zach...
Davy Richard Todd
Jul 31, 2014
OBITUARY CLAXTON: Davy Richard Todd, 55, passed away July 31, 2014, after an automobile accident. He was a native of Evans CO. and a member of Antioch Baptist Church. He was a loving father and grandfather to all. Mr. Todd was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Geraldine Todd. SURVIORS: wife; Barbara Todd of Claxton GA; two sons,...
James Clark Fields
Jul 26, 2014
OBITUARY CLAXTON: James Clark Fields, 78, died at his home on Saturday, July 26. Mr. Fields was the son of James Clifford Fields and Mary Seal Fields and was born March 6, 1936 in Williamsburg, Virginia. He graduated from Benedictine Military Academy in Savannah and Georgia Southern College in Statesboro. Mr. Fields served in the United States Navy during the...
Gregory T. Zielinski
Jul 24, 2014
OBITUARY CLAXTON: Retired Sergeant 1st Class Gregory T. Zielinski, 74, died Thursday evening, July 24, 2014 under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice. Born May 11, 1940 in Chicago, IL to John and Mary Zielinski, he joined the U.S. Army in 1957. During his years of military service, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal (5...
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