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Local Obituaries for Claxton, GA, Evans County and Surrounding Cities

Retha Ann Price

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Lois Stevie Tippins

Lois Stevie Tippins

Jul 20, 2014

OBITUARY CLAXTON: Mrs. Lois “Stevie” Tippins, 88, formerly of Claxton, passed away on July 20, 2014, at The Country Cottage Assisted Living, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, after an extended battle with Alzheimer’s. Born in Evans County, Georgia, she was the only child of Colon and Mattie Lou Barrow, also of Claxton. She was happily married for over fifty years to Henry M....

Joan Jones Stanford

Joan Jones Stanford

Jul 12, 2014

OBITUARY CLAXTON: Joan Jones Stanford, 76, passed away July 12, 2014 at Glenvue Nursing Home. She was a native of Chatham County, a member of Eastside Baptist Church and a homemaker and lived in Claxton since 1968. She was preceded by her husband Edward Stanford, Sr. SURVIORS: son; Ed and Cynthia Stanford, two brothers, Robert and Dennis Jones both of...

Rufus Henry Barrow

Rufus Henry Barrow

Jun 28, 2014

OBITUARY CLAXTON: Rufus Henry Barrow, 92, passed away June 28, 2014, at Evans Memorial Hospital. The Tattnall County native had many friends and acquaintances in the area from his 30 year employment with Claxton Milling Company. Mr. Barrow was a loving husband to his first wife, Edna Mosley, for 30 years until her passing. He was fortunate to meet Ms....

Dana Hendrix Todd

Dana Hendrix Todd

Jun 14, 2014

OBITUARY CLAXTON: Dana Hendrix Todd, 42, passed away June 14, 2014, at her home. The Evans County native was a member of Antioch Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school. She was a school teacher for 16 years and retired for medical reasons. Dana was a loving wife, mother, daughter and sister. She loved taking pictures and making family photo...

Jerry Lee Downs

Jerry Lee Downs

Jun 11, 2014

OBITUARY SAVANNAH/CLAXTON: Jerry Lee Downs, 67, passed away June 11, 2014, at his home. The North Carolina native resided in Savannah for many years. He was a Christian of Baptist faith and Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and retired from construction management. He was a past member of the Shriners and Blue Lodge Masons. Mr. Downs was preceded in...

Janice Benton Morgan

Janice Benton Morgan

Jun 10, 2014

OBITUARY CLAXTON / REIDSVILLE: Janice Benton Morgan, 75, passed away June 10, 2014 at her daughters’ home in Savannah, Ga. She was a member of Manassas Methodist Church and lived the last part of her life in Tattnall County. She was a loving mother and wife. SURVIORS: Two daughters; Pam Morgan and Penny Morgan of Savannah, three sons; James Morgan,...

Della Skinner Boyd

Della Skinner Boyd

Jun 7, 2014

OBITUARY: PEMBROKE: Della Skinner Boyd, 69, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. She was of Baptist Faith and was a native of Clinton, South Carolina. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Boyd, a special sister-in-law, JoAnn. SURVIORS: one sister, Shirley Sheffield of Hagan and two dear cousins, Clevis and Flo. One...

Eva Mae Lewis

Eva Mae Lewis

May 25, 2014

OBITUARY CLAXTON: Eva Mae H. Lewis, 96, passed away May 25, 2014 at Camellia Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was a member of Ephesus Primitive Baptist Church and was a home maker. Mrs. Lewis was preceded in death by her husband; Walton Lewis, sons; Bobby, David and James Lewis, granddaughter; Ramona Snider. SURVIORS: one son; Edward ( Patricia) Lewis of...

Howell Palmer Sapp

Howell Palmer Sapp

May 13, 2014

OBITUARY CLAXTON: Howell Palmer Sapp, 82, passed away May 13, 2014, at Ogeechee Area Hospice. The Tattnall County native was a member of Daisy United Methodist Church. He was a Veteran of the United States Air force serving during the Korean Conflict, and also served as trustee of the Church and planning committee. Mr. Sapp was an avid fisherman. He...

Anthony Harvey Smith

Anthony Harvey Smith

May 8, 2014

OBITUARY CLAXTON: Anthony (Tony) Harvey Smith, 67, passed away May 8, 2014 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro. Tony was a lifelong resident of Evans County, and a member of New Vision Church of Claxton. Tony was preceded in death by his parents Holmes and Vera Smith; daughter, Amanda Smith Dryden; brother, Craig Smith and Great Aunt “Other Mama” Lera...