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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
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