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Estralita Green Edwards
Nov 4, 2023
CLAXTON: Estralita Green Edwards, 67, passed away November 4, 2023. She was a member of the Daisy Church and a resident at Camellia Health and Rehabilitation where she made many friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Palmer Jake Green; and brother, Jeff Green. SURVIVORS: mother, Luveda Green; sons, Joey Edwards and Chuck Edwards; brother, DeWayne Green; sisters,...
Vernon "Jay" Tanner
Oct 29, 2023
CLAXTON: Vernon “Jay” Tanner, 64, passed away October 29, 2023. Jay was born in Savannah, Georgia to Jerome and Dorothy “Dottie” Tanner. He attended Pathway Christian School and afterward, furthered his education at Guido Bible School to achieve a Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies and Christian Ministry. Jay worked on an oil rig in Louisiana prior to owning his own...
Eston Eizie Price. Jr.
Oct 15, 2023
CLAXTON: Eston Elzie Price, Jr., passed away peacefully at age 84 on October 15, 2023 at Evans Memorial Hospital. He was born to Eston E. Price, Sr. and Virginia Mathis Price on August 20, 1939 in Sandersville, Georgia. Eston graduated from Tennille High School and joined the United States Marine Corp after graduation. He met Mattie Ann Johnson and married...
Donald H. Hall
Oct 11, 2023
CLAXTON: Donald Howard Hall, 91, of Claxton, Georgia, passed away on October 11, 2023 surrounded by family. Don was born on August 11, 1932, to J. Luther and Ethel Hall of Floyd County, Georgia. He was a lifelong resident of Silver Creek, Georgia until a recent move to be near to family in Claxton, Georgia. Affectionately known as Don, Daddy,...
Joe D. Burnette
Sep 26, 2023
CLAXTON: Joe D. Burnette, 78, passed away on September 25, 2023. After going to college to pursue doctorship, he immediately joined the United States Air Force and became a pilot. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force for twenty years. Joe was a prayer partner, a good man and genuinely enjoyed helping others. He was preceded in death by...
Margaret Boyette Sapp
Sep 21, 2023
CLAXTON, GEORGIA - PATRICK, SOUTH CAROLINA: Margret Boyette Sapp, age 76, was born February 14, 1947, in Collins, Georgia. She passed away peacefully on September 21, 2023, at her son’s home in Patrick, South Carolina, surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late James Calvin Boyette and Ida Belle Lynn Boyette. She was of the Baptist faith....
Faye Williams Upchurch
Sep 18, 2023
SANDERSVILLE: Faye Williams Upchurch, 85, passed away on September 18, 2023. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Sandersville, Georgia, and a member of their Joy Luck Club. Faye enjoyed cheering on the Atlanta Braves and Georgia Bulldogs. She loved flowers and gardening as well as coloring and drawing. She had a genuine heart for people, looked...
Shirley Strickland
Sep 17, 2023
CLAXTON: Shirley Strickland, 72, passed away on September 17, 2023. She was appreciated for “telling it like it is” and for being a loving mother and grandmother. She will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Quincey and Bertie Lou Massey; ex-spouse, Louis Strickland; son, Avery Strickland; and brothers and sisters. SURVIVORS: son, Wesley (Robin) Strickland;...
Joyce Bailey
Sep 16, 2023
CLAXTON: Joyce DeLoach Brown Bailey, 89, passed away September 16, 2023, at Northspring Senior Living in Claxton. She was a native of Evans County, where she remained all of her life to raise the family that she loved so dearly. She was always faithful to her church and was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. Joyce worked at Claxton Manufacturing...
Doris "Lulene" Haire
Sep 9, 2023
CLAXTON: Doris “Lulene” Haire, 95, passed away on September 9, 2023. She was a member of Eason’s Chaple Church and was known to be an excellent cook and for her lovingly baked cakes. Lulene was a wonderful woman who never met a stranger and loved her family immensely. She will be dearly missed by all. She was preceded in death...
Linda "June" Strickland
Sep 3, 2023
CLAXTON: Linda “June” Strickland, 76, passed away September 3, 2023 at home with loving family by her side. She was born in Statesboro, Georgia, but has lived in Evans County for most of her life. Throughout her life, she was a cashier, worked at two sewing factories and took care of her nephew, Shane for many years. June was incredibly...
Margaret J. Harris
Aug 29, 2023
CLAXTON: Margaret J. Harris, 83, passed away August 29, 2023, after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon David Kelly; sister, Lela Judy Kelly; and her parents, Guessie and W.S. Thompson of Claxton, GA. SURVIVORS: son, David Stanley Kelly of Claxton, GA.; daughter, Suzanne Gotschall of Pooler, GA.; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; several nieces...
Leilah "Fae" Strickland Crane
Aug 21, 2023
CLAXTON: Leilah “Fae” Strickland Crane, 84, passed away August 21, 2023. Her warmth, kindness, and unwavering love touched the lives of everyone she encountered. Fae's nurturing spirit and boundless generosity will forever be remembered. As we bid farewell to her physical presence, let us hold onto the precious memories and lessons she imparted. May her soul find eternal peace and...
Raymond Paul Lewis
Aug 19, 2023
CLAXTON: Raymond Lewis, 79, passed away on August 19, 2023 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro, Georgia. Raymond was a lifelong resident of Evans County and a member of Claxton First Church. Raymond retired from Coca-Cola Bottling Company after thirty-four years of service. He enjoyed following high school football, watching NASCAR, and had a deep love and connection...
"Pam" Pamela Jenelle Rhodes
Aug 14, 2023
CLAXTON: Pamela “Pam” Janelle Rhodes, 56, passed away August 14, 2023 at home surrounded by loved ones. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts and spending time with her family. SURVIVORS: husband of thirty-nine years, Steven Otis Rhodes of Claxton, Ga.; sons, Steven Otis (Heather) Rhodes II and Matthew Dillon Rhodes; grandchildren, Amber Nicole Rhodes and Colten Blake Rhodes; mother and...
Michael "Mike" Jackson Burkhalter
Aug 12, 2023
CLAXTON: Michael “Mike” Jackson Burkhalter, 74, passed away August 12, 2023 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents Jack and Polly Burkhalter. SURVIVORS: son, Ryan (Amanda) Burkhalter of Statesboro, Ga.; daughter, Heather Gomez of Statesboro, Ga.; brother, Joe (Brenda) Burkhalter of Cobbtown, Ga.; sister, Cay Quattlebaum (John Farmer) of Milledgeville, Ga.; three grandchildren, Bailey Burkhalter, Logan...
Valerie Bird Deloach
Aug 4, 2023
CLAXTON: Valerie Bird DeLoach, 85, passed away on August 4, 2023 after a brief illness. She was born March 28, 1938 in Aline, Ga. After graduating from Metter High School, she moved to Claxton to work as an operator at the telephone company. She met and married Barney DeLoach with whom she had three sons. She later worked at Claxton...
Glen Ervin Westberry
Aug 1, 2023
CATAULA/CLAXTON: Glen Ervin Westberry, 61, passed away peacefully at his home in Cataula, Georgia. He was born in Savannah, Georgia to Ervin Westberry & Elizabeth (Lib) Hendrix Westberry. Glen was a master Electrician where he worked his trade at DP Jones Electrical for 30+ years up until his health declined making him medically retire. He was an outdoors guy that...
Jacquelyn Gay McGrady
Aug 1, 2023
CLAXTON: Jacquelyn Gay McGrady, 95, passed away on August 1, 2023, at the Journey Home in Claxton, Georgia. She was a native of Savannah, Georgia, and a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Statesboro. She graduated from Candler Nursing School in 1948. Throughout her 39-year career, Jacquelyn became the Director of Surgical Service at Candler Hospital, Director of Telfair Women’s...
Louise Sapp Threatt
Jul 14, 2023
CLAXTON: Mary Louise Sapp Threatt, 84, passed away July 14, 2023, at The Journey Home. She was a lifelong resident of Evans County and a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church for 66 years. After retiring from food service at Rogers Correctional Institute, she became a full-time homemaker. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandma. She enjoyed life to the...
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