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Edward Leon Griffin Jr.
Oct 1, 2024
COLLINS: It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Edward Griffin, 66, on October 1, 2024. Edward was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather who was known for his humor, kindness, and generosity. He was born on July 23, 1958. Edward grew up in Savannah, Georgia and joined the United States Air Force. He worked in...
Chris E. Case
Oct 1, 2024
CLAXTON: Christopher E Case, 74, Our brother Chris took his final rest on October 1, 2024 after an extended illness. He was born in Savannah, raised on Tybee Island, and retired to Claxton. He served twenty years in law enforcement, retiring as Major of Police on Tybee Island. He was instrumental in certifying and modernizing the Tybee Police force, and...
Danny Clyde Livingston
Sep 13, 2024
CLAXTON: Danny Clyde Livingston, 70, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 13, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 21, 1954, in Claxton, Ga. to L. C. and Sue Hendrix Livingston, and was a lifelong resident of Evans County. Danny graduated from Claxton High School in 1973. He then served his country for...
Mary "Lucille" Rogers Sapp
Sep 11, 2024
CLAXTON: Mary “Lucille” Rogers Sapp, 88, passed away on September 11, 2024, at Glenvue Nursing Home in Glennville, Georgia. She was a native of Evans County, Georgia and a member of Eastside Baptist Church. Lucille was a homemaker, Vacation Bible School Director for twenty-seven years, and led the Senior Adults in making quilts and other handmade crafts for Nursing Homes....
Clarice Tippins Wadsworth
Sep 9, 2024
CLAXTON/SAVANNAH: Clarice Tippins Wadsworth, 83, passed away on September 9, 2024, at Hospice of Savannah after a battle with an Auto Immune Infection. She was a native of Evans County, Georgia, but has lived in Savannah, Georgia for the last sixty-five years. Clarice was a registered nurse dedicating most of her career at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was a member...
Herman "Cooter" Fields
Sep 8, 2024
CLAXTON: Herman “Cooter” Fields, 87, passed away on September 8, 2024. He proudly served in The United States Navy from 1954 until 1957. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and an Alee Shriner. He had a passion for golfing that started at an early age. He competed in many golfing tournaments at Evans Heights and won the Super...
Penelope "Penny" Diane Waters Salter
Sep 2, 2024
CLAXTON: Penelope “Penny” Waters Salter, 72, began her Heavenly journey on September 2, 2024, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, Georgia to reunite with the love of her life, Ray Salter. She was surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Penny was born in Tampa, Florida on March 11, 1952. She attended Jenkins High School in...
Mattie Kate Boatwright
Aug 25, 2024
CLAXTON: Mattie Kate Colson Boatwright, 98, passed away at Camellia Health and Rehabilitation on Sunday, August 25, 2024. Mattie was the youngest of eleven children born to Benjamin and Martha Ann Sikes Colson on November 20, 1925. She was educated in Evans County where she attended the rural schools of Sapptown, Bellville, and Claxton High School. Mattie was a licensed...
David Foster Greene
Aug 19, 2024
BELLVILLE: Coach David Foster Greene, 77, went home to be with The Lord on August 19, 2024. He was born June 2, 1947, to Thomas and Claire Greene in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. He was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity at Armstrong College. David was well known as “Coach Greene”, and as a teacher at Woodville - Tompkins High...
Pam "Meme" Jenkins
Aug 12, 2024
CLAXTON: Pamela Kicklighter Jenkins (Meme), 57, peacefully entered her Heavenly home on August 12, 2024 at her residence. Pam was born on December 14, 1966, in Jesup, Georgia to G.W. and Irma Kicklighter. Pam, along with her four siblings, grew up in Glennville, Georgia. Pam lived a radiant life where her unwavering faith was her guiding light, source of strength,...
Dannie Ronald Strickland
Aug 11, 2024
DAISY: Dannie R. Strickland, 76, passed away on August 11, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. Dannie was born in Daisy, Georgia on September 26, 1947. He loved the city of Daisy and spending time with his family and all of his “Crazy Daisy Friends”. Dannie worked for Evans Concrete and retired after thirty dedicated years. He was preceded...
Lucile Tucker Todd
Aug 6, 2024
CLAXTON: Lucile Tucker Todd passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at the age of 100 at Camellia Health & Rehab Center under the care of Affinis Hospice. She was born May 16, 1924 to David Oscar and Lily Hendrix Tucker. She was an active member, for as long as she was able, of Union Church in Claxton, Ga. Married...
Margaret Ann Alexander
Jul 20, 2024
CLAXTON: Margaret Ann Alexander, 81, passed away on July 20, 2024 at home. She was a native of Jasper, Alabama, but moved to Claxton, Georgia in 1994. Margaret was a devoted Alabama Football fan, and enjoyed an ice-cold Coca-Cola with Lays potato chips. Above all, Margaret’s greatest love was her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Larry...
Alton "Al" Lee Pittman
Jul 20, 2024
MILLEN: Alton “Al” Lee Pittman, 63, entered into his Heavenly home on July 20, 2024. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and golfer. Al enjoyed competing in fishing tournaments, and loved to host golf games on a course he built himself in a pecan orchard he called “Turkey Hollow”. He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Pittman; mother,...
Joyce Ellen Dixon
Jul 6, 2024
CLAXTON: Joyce Ellen Dixon, 67, departed this life on July 6, 2024, and was welcomed by her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, and the many dear friends and family who had preceded her in moving to their heavenly home. Joyce was a member of Claxton First Church, an independent non-denominational church and enjoyed visits from many of her pastors through...
Joseph Eugene Everage
Jun 28, 2024
CLAXTON: Joseph Eugene (Boots) Everage, 79, of Claxton, GA, passed away on June 28, 2024 at the Resort in Pooler Hospice following a long illness. Memorial service will be held at the Glenville National Cemetery on July 12, 2024 at 1:00p.m. Joe was born October 14, 1944 in Crestview, FL, son of the late Herman Everage and late Selma (Kerby)...
Jim "Junior" Hendrix
Jun 23, 2024
CLAXTON: Jim “Junior” Hendrix, 83, passed away on June 23, 2024. His greatest joy was to call his mama every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. until her passing, and was known to call his family and friends often just to talk to them. He was known in the cable world as “The Fixer” – he would get called in on the...
William Leon Jones
Jun 20, 2024
CLAXTON: William Leon Jones, aged 83, of Tattnall County, Georgia, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2024 at Meadows Park Health and Rehabilitation in Vidalia, Georgia. Born on October 28, 1940, Leon was a lifelong resident of Georgia where he embraced the great outdoors through farming, hunting, and fishing in the local rivers and ponds. Known for his love of...
Janie Wilkes McDowell
Jun 19, 2024
CLAXTON: Janie Wilkes McDowell went home to our Lord Jesus in Heaven on Wednesday June 19, 2024. We all know she is with our Mama and surrounded by all the cats, dogs, horses, pets and family she ever loved and loved her deeply. As a beloved daughter, loving sister, adored Mom, and worshipped Nana, she will be missed by us...
Robert George Labbe
Jun 15, 2024
CLAXTON: Robert George Labbe, 63, passed away on June 15, 2024. He enjoyed being outdoors, especially tending to his garden and sitting around a fire. Robert was kind, yet fair, and will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, J. Leon and Rosalie Labbe; and two brothers, Roger Labbe and Bill Labbe. SURVIVORS: son and daughter-in-law,...
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