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David Stanley Kelly
Mar 19, 2025
CLAXTON: David Stanley Kelly, 62, passed away March 19, 2025. He was born and raised in Pinellas County, Florida. After moving to Georgia, David was employed by Georgia – Pacific, various steel construction/fabrication companies and most recently with Sands Logging. He enjoyed bowling, golf, fishing and woodworking.
He is preceded in Death by his parents, Leon David Kelly and Margaret J....
Donald Edward Holmes
Mar 16, 2025
CLAXTON: Donald Edward Holmes, 97, passed away, Sunday, March 16, 2025 at Oaks of Pooler in Pooler, Georgia. He was a native of New York City and served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and worked until he was 80 years old.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Bryan and...
Sylvia Marie Latham
Mar 15, 2025
Sylvia Marie Latham, a beloved member of the community and cherished family matriarch, passed away on March 15, 2025, at Evans Memorial Hospital. Born on September 15, 1954, in Clearwater, Florida, Sylvia lived a life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering commitment to her family and friends.
Sylvia was a hardworking individual who dedicated several years of her career to McCord's...
Harriet Thomas
Mar 15, 2025
CLAXTON: Mrs. Harriet Thomas, 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 15, 2025, after a short battle with illness.
Harriet was a vibrant, loving, born-again Christian who lived to serve The Lord, and to love her husband, Leo. They were joyfully married for sixty-two years. She was known for her faithfulness to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, her trust in...
W. Allen Hendrix
Mar 13, 2025
CLAXTON: Former Tybee Island Mayor, Allen Hendrix has passed away. He was 94 years old. On Thursday March 13, 2025, he went home to be with his Lord and Savior. His accomplishments in life are too numerous to list. Businessman, builder, developer, employer to many, and also Mayor of the great town of Tybee.
SURVIVORS: his brothers, Bobby and Carlton, children...
Jimmy "Jim" Blocker
Mar 10, 2025
Mr. Jimmy "Jim" Blocker of Claxton, Georgia left this earth to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, March 10, 2025. Jim was born to the late Breckley and Ruby (Lee) Blocker on June 8, 1945. Jim enjoyed a successful career in agriculture and trucking. He was named “Farmer of the Year”, “Conservationist of the Year” for Tattnall and Evans...
Mary Wood Sapp
Mar 6, 2025
CLAXTON: Mary Wood Sapp, 92, passed away March 6, 2025 at Camilla Health and Rehab in Claxton, Georgia. She was born in Manassas, GA to Rupert and Irene Wood, but lived most of her life in Claxton, GA. Mary was a member of Claxton Primitive Baptist Church. She worked for a number of years for the Claxton Manufacturing Company before...
Elizabeth W. Wallace
Mar 5, 2025
Elizabeth W. Wallace, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025, in Claxton, Georgia. Born on July 8, 1958, in Atlanta, Georgia, Elizabeth lived a life full of love and dedication to her family.
She was the cherished wife of the late Lee W. Wallace for thirty-one years. Their marriage was a testament to companionship...
Annette H. Daniel
Feb 22, 2025
CLAXTON: Annette Daniel, 79, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, February 22, 2025, surrounded by her family. The last week of her life saw a wave of friends and family to say their last farewells. As one of eleven children and as a lifelong citizen of both Bulloch and Evans County, Annette was a beloved member of her...
Charlene Odom
Feb 13, 2025
CLAXTON: Charlene Hendley Odom, 86, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025 at Evans Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Charlene was born November 17, 1938 in Claxton, Georgia. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Truman and Carrie Todd Hendley; sister, Glenda Hendley James and niece, Teresa James.
SURVIVORS: daughter, Denise...
W. Beecher DeLoach
Feb 4, 2025
CLAXTON: W. Beecher DeLoach, 83, passed away February 4, 2025, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, Ga. He was employed at Fort Stewart as a welder for many years until he retired.
His family will remember him as a man’s man. He was a type of person who could repair anything and would lend a helping hand when needed. He valued...
Franklin Roscoe Purvis
Feb 4, 2025
CLAXTON: Franklin Roscoe Purvis, Sr., 80, passed away February 4, 2025, peacefully at his home. Frank retired from CSX Railroad after a long career where he served in its many roles, including switchman and conductor as he rode the rails between Savannah and Helena; safety specialist for the Southeastern Seaboard and finally settling in before retirement as yardmaster of the...
Lothair Easterling Smith
Feb 4, 2025
CLAXTON: Lothair Easterling Smith went to her heavenly home on February 4, 2025, at the age of 89. She was born on March 20, 1935, in Glennville, Georgia to her parents John Francis and Rennie Easterling. Lothair married Dr. Emory P. Smith Jr. in 1954, after attending Georgia Teacher College in Statesboro. Dr. Smith established his optometry business in Claxton,...
Nancy Tippins Lewis
Jan 31, 2025
CLAXTON: Nancy Tippins Lewis, 91, was called to her forever home on January 31, 2025. Nancy was born October 9, 1933, in Daisy, Georgia and was the eldest of 10 children. At the time of her death, she was a devoted member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Daisy.
Nancy spent many years in Savannah, Georgia raising her 4 children alongside...
Victor Clyde Anderson
Jan 31, 2025
CLAXTON: Victor Clyde Anderson, 76, passed away peacefully January 31, 2025, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro, Georgia. Victor graduated from Claxton High School in 1966 and from Swainsboro Technical College in 1968. He owned a successful business in Bellville, Ga., A & A Electric Motor Service for over 40 years. He was a well known electrician in...
Roy Dillard Goodman
Jan 20, 2025
CLAXTON: Roy Dillard Goodman, 95, passed away peacefully January 20, 2025, in Pooler, Georgia at Legacy at Savannah Quarters. Born on September 12, 1929, in Claxton, Georgia, he lived a life marked by dedication, humor, and bravery.
Roy was a proud veteran who served his country with honor in the United States Air Force and Army during the Korean War and...
Linda NeSmith Collins
Jan 15, 2025
CLAXTON: Linda NeSmith Collins, 87, born on December 15, 1937, passed away at home on January 15, 2025. Dedicating her life to her family, she was co-owner and operator of Kennedy Florist for thirty years. At the time of her death, she was a member of Bay Branch Primitive Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Loren and...
Martha E. Colson
Jan 14, 2025
CLAXTON: Martha E. Colson, a beloved matriarch and devoted member of her community, passed away on January 14, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on July 30, 1936, in Tattnall County, Georgia, Martha was known for her humble and kind spirit, qualities that endeared her to all who had the privilege of knowing her. Martha was a dedicated homemaker,...
Winselle McCorkle Hearn
Jan 11, 2025
CLAXTON: Winselle Hearn, born February 8, 1928, went to be with her Lord & Savior on January 11, 2025, and was met at the pearly gates by her parents, Carlie & Katie McCorkle, husband Charles, son Randy, brother Carlyle and beloved sister, Kathryn. A member of Claxton First Church, she was a godly woman who shared her faith with anyone...
Eloise F. Nessmith
Jan 8, 2025
Marjorie Eloise Fender Nessmith, 86, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. She went peacefully as a southern lady would with her daughter Kathy by her side.
She was one of seven children born to Marven and Janie Fender in Clinch County, Georgia. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Don Nessmith of Brooklet, Georgia. Her daughter, Kathy Wesley...
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