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John Vernon Rogers

John Vernon Rogers

May 8, 2014

OBITUARY CLAXTON: John Vernon Rogers 68 Passed away May 8, 2014 at Douglas County Hospital. He was born July 27, 1945 to William Harold and Dollie Futch Rogers. He served his country in the US Army. He was preceded in death by his Parents, a sister Grace Boyd, Brother William H Rogers Jr. Nephew Keith Farrow. SURVIORS: His wife of...

Damien Cade Strickland

Damien Cade Strickland

May 6, 2014

OBITUARY CLAXTON: Damien Cade Strickland, 7 days old, went to Heaven on May 6, 2014. He was born at East Georgia Regional Hospital in Statesboro. The family was blessed by his birth and enjoyed spending time with him. SURVIORS:​his mother, Angela Sikes Burkhalter and his father, Derek Lindsey Strickland, both of Claxton; one brother, Cody Burkhalter and one sister, Elizabeth...

Effie June Anderson

Effie June Anderson

Apr 29, 2014

OBITUARY CLAXTON: Effie June Anderson, 70, Heaven Sent on June 20, 1943, and Heaven Bound, April 29, 2014, at East Georgia Regional Hospital. The Pikeville, Kentucky native resided most of her life in Evans County, where she loved gardening and spending time with her family. She was a devoted Christian and of Baptist faith. Mrs. Anderson was preceded in death...

Josa Bell Sikes Massey

Josa Bell Sikes Massey

Apr 16, 2014

OBITUARY HAGAN: Josa Bell Sikes Massey, Mrs. Massey was preceded in death by her husband, Aden Guy Massey; daughter-in-law, Janice Woods Massey; and grandson, Matt Massey. SURVIVORS: three sons, Larry (Jenny) Massey of Glennville, Wayne Massey and Allen (Evelyn) Massey, all of Claxton; one sister, Betty Riggs of Claxton; grandchildren, Holly (Ken) Durrence, Mandy (Wade) Heath, Anna (Will) Parker, Bubba...

Janet Conley Nettles

Janet Conley Nettles

Apr 15, 2014

OBITUARY CLAXTON: Janet Conley Nettles, 48, died Tuesday, April 15, 2014, at Candler Hospital in Savannah, after a long illness. The Evans County native was of Baptist faith. She was a graduate of Claxton High School. Janet loved working with her flowers and was very creative. She was a wonderful cook and loved her animals. Janet was preceded in death...

Tholer M Boyette

Tholer M Boyette

Apr 13, 2014

OBITUARY CLAXTON: Tholer M. Boyette, age 92, went home to be with our Lord on Sunday, April13, 2014. Mrs. Boyette was a native of Jenkins and Candler County, but lived in Evans County most of her life as a homemaker and a seamstress. She was a long-time member of Calvary Baptist Church in Claxton, Ga. Mrs. Boyette was a loving...

Eloise Ussery

Eloise Ussery

Apr 12, 2014

OBITUARY CLAXTON: Eloise Ussery, 96, passed away April 12, 2014, at Camellia Health and Rehab. She was a native of Montocello, Florida, but had resided in Evans County for more than 30 years. She was a member of Daisy United Methodist Church. Mrs. Ussery was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Ussery and two daughters, Elda Naomi Dyer and...

Edgar Cribbs

Edgar Cribbs

Apr 11, 2014

OBITUARY CLAXTON: Edgar Cribbs, 72, passed away April 11, 2014 at Evans Memorial Hospital. The Evans County native was member of the First Baptist Church Claxton, Vietnam Veteran and retired from NeSmith Chevrolet after 37 years of service. Edgar was preceded in death by his parents, Elder Gilbert and Helen Cribbs. SURVIORS: his wife, Nell Cribbs of Claxton; one daughter,...

Jack E. Boatright

Jack E. Boatright

Apr 11, 2014

OBITUARY CLAXTON: Jack E. Boatwright, 86, died Friday April 11, 2014, at Evans Memorial Hospital. The Evans County native was a member of Claxton Progressive Primitive Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Navy and was retired from Fort Stewart after 25 years of service. He was past Master of Ezel Lodge 335. He was an avid fisherman and loved...

Wallace Calloway

Wallace Calloway

Apr 6, 2014

OBITUARY CLAXTON/POOLER: Wallace W. Calloway, 82, passed away April 6, 2014, at St. Joseph Hospital in Savannah. The Tattnall County native lived most of his life in California. He was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars and served his country for 24 years. He retired from the City of Salinas, CA., and moved to Pooler in 2003. Mr....

Melvin Charles Daniel Sr.

Melvin Charles Daniel Sr.

Mar 27, 2014

OBITUARY BELLVILLE: Marvin Charles Daniel, Sr., 81, passed away March 27, 2014, peacefully at his home. The Evans County native was a member and past deacon of First Baptist Church. He also was a past member of the Lions Club. He retired from CSX Railroad and loved farming and shooting squirrels. Mr. Daniel was preceded in death by his first...

Bessie Edenfield

Bessie Edenfield

Mar 24, 2014

OBITUARY CLAXTON: Bessie Edenfield, 69, passed away March 24, 2014, at Memorial Hospital in Savannah. She was a native of Waycross, GA., but lived most of her life in Evans County. She was a member of Eastside Baptist Church and taught Sunday School Children and later was a member of the Ladies Sunday School Class. Bessie loved her church family...

Emily Jean Cowart Jones

Emily Jean Cowart Jones

Mar 13, 2014

OBITUARY CLAXTON: Emily Jean Cowart Jones, 70, passed away at her home March 13, 2014. She was a member of Avondale Missionary Baptist Church and native of Chatham County. She lived in Evans and Tattnall Counties a number of years. She also worked for Wiggins Garden Center for 17 years. She was a beloved wife and mother that loved gardening,...

Juanita Todd

Juanita Todd

Feb 25, 2014

OBITUARY CLAXTON: Juanita S. Todd, 82, passed away February 25, 2014, at Memorial Health University Center. She was a native of Evans County but lived in Evans County most of her life. She was a member of Church of God, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Mrs. Todd was preceeded in death by her husband, Buck Todd and a son,...

Melvin Boyette

Melvin Boyette

Feb 25, 2014

OBITUARY CLAXTON: Melvin Boyett, 63, died February 25, 2014, at his home. The Evans County native was a member and deacon at Anderson Primitive Baptist Church. He was a Master Mason, a member of the Scottish Rites and a Shriner. Mr. Boyett was preceeded in death by his parents, Lucious and Melrose Boyett, and three brothers, Lynwood, Calvin and Howard...

Jesse Robert (Bobby) Kennedy

Jesse Robert (Bobby) Kennedy

Feb 24, 2014

OBITUARY CLAXTON Jesse Robert (Bobby) Kennedy, 78, passed away Monday, February 24, 2014. He was a lifelong resident of Evans County. He has been a member of Bay Branch Primitive Baptist Church for over 30 years and was a former member and deacon of Claxton First Baptist Church. Bobby graduated from Claxton High School in 1953 and attended South Georgia...

James Walker (Gator) Johnson

James Walker (Gator) Johnson

Feb 22, 2014

CLAXTON: James Walker (Gator) Johnson, 70, passed away February, 22, 2014, at his residence under the care of hospice. The Green County native lived most of his life in Evans County. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War. James was a loving husband , dad and Lueretha Tillman was a (Granny) to him. He was preceded in death by...

Brooke Miranda Davis

Brooke Miranda Davis

Feb 17, 2014

OBITUARY: CLAXTON: Brooke Miranda Davis, 38, passed away February 17, 2014, at Evans Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Bulloch County and of Baptist faith. She was a loving mother and caring person. She previously worked at Snooky’s Restaurant in Statesboro and presently worked at McDonald’s in Claxton. SURVIORS: Her father and mother, William and Judy Davis of Claxton;...

Dorothy Oliver Barrow

Dorothy Oliver Barrow

Feb 5, 2014

OBITUARY CLAXTON: Dorothy Oliver Barrow, 76, passed away February 5th at Camellia Health and rehabilitation Center. The Tattnall County native was a 1956 graduate of Collins High School. She was a member of Emmaus Church and was a homemaker. Preceded in death by her parents; Lee And Lena Kersey Oliver and her husband Carlos Barrow Sr. SURVIORS: two sons; Carlos...

Ruby Lee Blocker

Ruby Lee Blocker

Jan 31, 2014

OBITUARY CLAXTON: Ruby Lee Blocker, 94, passed away January 31, 2014 at Glenvue Rehabilitation Center. The lifelong resident of Evans County was a member of Union United Methodist Church. Mrs. Blocker was preceded in death by her husband Breckley R. Blocker. SURVIORS: Five sons, Johnny Blocker of Reidsville, Jerry Blocker, Jim (Carolyn) Blocker, Jack Blocker and Joe (Karan) Blocker all...