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Richard Arthur (Ricky) Tippins
Apr 30, 2013
CLAXTON: Richard Arthur (Ricky) Tippins, 50, of Claxton, died April 30, 2013, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah. The Evans County native was a 1980 graduate of Pinewood Christian Academy and attended the University of Georgia, where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Ricky also attended Georgia Southern University. He was a member of the First Baptist Church...
Herman Lee Moore
Apr 14, 2013
TWIN CITY/CLAXTON: Mr. Herman Lee Moore, 68, passed away April 14, 2013, at MCG Hospital in Augusta. The Savannah native resided in Twin City, Ga., and was a loving father and grandfather. SURVIVORS: Betty Moore of Twin City, GA; two sons, Herman Allen Moore and Bobby Lee Moore both of Twin City; one daughter, Betty Michelle Willis of Twin City;...
Carolyn T. Bond
Apr 9, 2013
CLAXTON: Carolyn T. Bond, 78, of Claxton, Georgia, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at her home in Evans County. She was born in Evans County on August 1, 1934, to the late William “Keller” and Billie O. Todd. Carolyn was a lifelong member of Daisy United Methodist Church in Daisy, GA. During her...
Clara Mae Walker
Apr 2, 2013
Clara Mae Walker, 81, formerly of Cedar Crossing, died April 2 at her home in Claxton. She was the daughter of the late Jake and Myrtle Willis of Cedar Crossing. She lived in Savannah before moving to Houston, Tex; where she lived for 11 years before moving to Claxton in 1989 after her husbands retirement. She was a wife, mother...
Carolyn D. Mosley
Mar 28, 2013
CLAXTON: Carolyn D. Mosley, 75, passed away in Vidalia, Georgia, after a long illness. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Vidalia. She was a five year winner of the Million Dollar Club of the Atlanta Realtor Association and winner of the club’s Phoenix Award. Mrs. Mosley was the daughter of the late George T. and...
Jessie Collins Altman
Mar 27, 2013
CLAXTON: Jessie Collins Altman, 86, died March 27, 2013, at her home. The Tattnall County native was residing in Guyton, but formerly resided in Claxton. She was a member of the Claxton Primitive Baptist Church and a homemaker all of her life. Mrs. Altman was preceded in death by her husband, David E. Altman, Jr. SURVIVORS: three daughters, Dian (Stan)...
Emory Powers Smith Jr.
Mar 19, 2013
CLAXTON: Dr. Emory Powers Smith, Jr., died Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro. He was born in Fort Valley, GA., and grew up in Pembroke, Georgia where he graduated from Bryan County High School. He attended Northern Illinois College of Optometry and in January 1950 he opened his Optometric practice in Evans County. He practiced 46...
Loyd Gulledge Jr.
Mar 18, 2013
GUYTON/CLAXTON: Loyd Gulledge, Jr., 82, passed away March 18, 2013, at Hospice Savannah. The Evans County native moved to Guyton in 1977, where with the help of family and friends, he built his family home. He was of Baptist faith and served in the US Navy for seven years. He worked and retired from Union Camp where he was supervisor...
Robert Wayne Lackman
Mar 17, 2013
PORTAL: Robert Wayne “Bob” Lackman, 54, passed away March 17, 2013, at Ogeechee Area Hospice. He was a native of Joliet, Illinois, but resided in Bulloch County since 1999. He was of Baptist faith and worked as a computer engineer. SURVIVORS: two sons, Adam and Cody Lackman of Portal, GA; his best friend and life partner, Sharon Wilson of Portal;...
Tommy Augustus Todd
Mar 17, 2013
CLAXTON: Tommy Augustus Todd, 87, passed away March 17, 2013. The Evans County native resided most of his life in Tattnall County. He was a member of Antioch Baptist Church and also served in WWII. He was a farmer and worked at Ft. Stewart until retiring. Mr. Todd was preceded in death by his wife, Clyde B. Todd. SURVIVORS: one...
Lena Pace Hagan
Mar 13, 2013
CLAXTON: Lena Pace Hagan, 85, passed away March 13th, 2013. She was a native of Effingham County, Springfield, GA., and lived most of her adult life in Claxton. She is a member of Turkey Branch United Methodist Church, but attended First Baptist in Claxton. She was employed for 15 years by Southern Bell, and 35 years at Evans Memorial Hospital....
Michelle Lee Rice
Mar 2, 2013
CLAXTON/DUBLIN: Michelle Lee Rice, 22, passed away March 2, 2013, at Fairview Park Memorial in Dublin. The Evans County native had resided in Dublin for a while, but was a member of the Claxton First Baptist Church. She loved people and would try to give them all she could. SURVIVORS: her mother, Carol M. Dollar of Dublin; her father, Curtis...
John F. Waters
Feb 21, 2013
CLAXTON: John F. (Johnny) Waters, 79, passed away February 21, 2013, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro. He was a native of Tattnall County but lived in Evans County for most of his life. He was a member of Eastside Baptist Church, worked for Bryant Chevrolet and Neder Construction and retired as a mechanic. Johnny loved to go fishing. SURVIVORS:...
Rufus Sammy Hendrix
Feb 19, 2013
CLAXTON/COLLINS: Rufus Sammy Hendrix, 82, passed away February 19, 2013, at Candler County Hospital. The Evans County native was employed and retired from Savannah Glass Company in Savannah. He was an avid bowler and loved to fish. Mr. Hendrix was preceded in death by his parents, Rufus and Eula Hendrix, and a sister, Carolyn King. SURVIVORS: his wife, Mary Francis...
Okie Hendrix Colson
Feb 14, 2013
CLAXTON: Okie Hendrix Colson, 85, of Metter, formerly of Claxton, GA., and Charleston, SC, began her new life with Jesus, Thursday, February 14, 2013. She was born on June 2, 1927, in Manassas, GA, the youngest of seven children of Cleve and Cora Hendrix. Okie graduated from Collins High School and Georgia Teachers College (now GSU). She lived in Buffalo,...
Jeanette Rogero Barker
Feb 11, 2013
CLAXTON: Jeanette Rogero Barker, 76, passed away February 11, 2013 at Camelia Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was a native of St. Augustine, Fl., but moved to Evans County 14 years ago after retiring from Bell South to be with her family. She attended St. Christopher Catholic Church. SURVIVORS: One daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Dennis Bradley of Claxton; one...
Harry L. Sonnier
Jan 25, 2013
CLAXTON: Harry L. Sonnier, 62, passed away January 25, 2013, at Evans Memorial Hospital. The Sulphur, Louisiana native had resided in Evans County for the past 17 years. He was of Baptist faith. After he graduated from high school he went into the construction business. Harry was preceded in death by his daughter, Brandy S. Streeter. SURVIVORS: his wife, Doris...
Gwendolyn Odom Strickland
Jan 23, 2013
CLAXTON: Gwendolyn G. Odom Strickland, 93, born January 24, 1920, went to her heavenly home on January 23, 2013. The Evans County native resided in Evans County all of her life. She was a 1937 graduate of Claxton High School and then entered Draughon’s Business College, where she received a diploma in business. After graduation she worked many jobs including...
Nancy Tippins-Hurst
Jan 22, 2013
Nancy Tippins Hurst, 64, passed away January 22, 2013, at East Georgia Regional Hospital. The Evans County native was a graduate of Claxton High School and Georgia Southern College. She was a member of the Claxton First Baptist Church and the teacher of the Fidelis Sunday School class. After graduating college she was a school teacher in Tattnall and Evans...
William H. Rogers Jr.
Jan 13, 2013
CLAXTON: William H. Rogers Jr., 73, Loving Husband and Father passed away January 13, 2013 at home surrounded by family. He was a Veteran of the US Army, Member of the Masonic Lodge #335 and Eastern Star Martha Washington chapter 300. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, and a nephew. SURVIVORS: Wife of 49 years Connie;...
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