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Carol Elaine Webb

Carol Elaine Webb

Aug 4, 2022

REIDSVILLE/CLAXTON: Carol E. Webb, 65, passed away August 4, 2022, at Memorial Health. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Louise Anderson; brothers, Willie Joe Anderson and Jimmy Anderson; sisters, Mary Ann Tatum and Patsy Anderson. SURVIVORS: son, Joseph (Christine) Webb of Stilson, Ga.; daughter, Bridgett Cook of Savannah, Ga.; brother, Jessie (Helen) Anderson of Claxton, Ga.;...

Jasper "Jack" H. Walters

Jasper "Jack" H. Walters

Jul 26, 2022

CLAXTON: Jasper “Jack” Walters, 73, passed away at Evans Memorial Hospital in Claxton, July 26th, 2022. Born in Whiteville, NC, he lived in that state most of his life. He moved to Claxton two years ago to semi-retire and be closer to family. Jack was the vice president of sales for a food brokerage business in North Carolina for over...

Robert B. Hurst

Robert B. Hurst

Jul 26, 2022

CLAXTON: Robert Benjamin Hurst, 63, passed away at Ogeechee Area Hospice House in Statesboro, Ga. Born in Savannah, Robert moved with his family to Claxton as a teenager. As an adult, he was a faithful member of Grace Truth Baptist Church and help many people in Evans County throughout his career as a painter. Robert was able to find joy...

Fran E. Hodges

Fran E. Hodges

Jul 22, 2022

CLAXTON: Fran E. Hodges, 68, passed away July 22, 2022 at her home. She had a love for children which lead her to co-own and operate Little Giggles Learning Center. Fran enjoyed being outdoors, keeping her yard in perfect condition and sitting on her porch soaking in the view. She would look forward to meeting with dear friends, and making...

Alan Anthony Branca

Alan Anthony Branca

Jul 19, 2022

CLAXTON: Alan Anthony Branca, 62, passed away July 19, 2022 at his residence in Claxton, Georgia. He was a native of White Plains, New York. With great honor, he served in the United States Army. Alan worked at Claxton Cold Storage as a forklift operator for the past seven years. He was a good-hearted, hard-working man that loved and cared...

Edward Tucker

Edward Tucker

Jul 13, 2022

CLAXTON: Edward Tucker, 90, passed away July 13, 2022, at his home. He was a member of Union United Methodist Church and a native of Evans County, Edward proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War. After his service, he came home to Claxton to do what he was genuinely passionate about- farming. Edward started out farming...

, Charles "Jay" Lee

, Charles "Jay" Lee

Jul 12, 2022

CLAXTON: Charles “Jay” Jacob Lee, 56, passed away July 12, 2022 at Candler County Hospital. Jay was a true believer in Jesus Christ. He was a native of West Palm Beach, Florida, but resided in Claxton, Georgia. He worked at O’Reilly Auto Parts in Metter, Georgia for six years displaying his passion for serving anyone and everyone he encountered, earning...

Lee Grady Rucker

Lee Grady Rucker

Jun 19, 2022

CLAXTON: Lee Grady Rucker, 42, passed away June 19, 2022. He was a proud native of Evans County. Lee worked in the construction industry for many years. He enjoyed being outdoors playing sports and fishing. He valued being around friends and family. Lee was preceded in death by his step-father, Lemuel Beecher, Sr. SURVIVORS: mother, Sharlene DeLoach (Lenny Marshall); father,...

James Edward "Ed" Hendrix

James Edward "Ed" Hendrix

Jun 9, 2022

CLAXTON/SAVANNAH: James Edward "Ed" Hendrix, 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Serenity Place in Dublin, Georgia. He was born in Claxton, Georgia to Hubert and Thelma Hendrix on August 18, 1938. He was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church. Edward was an avid golfer and in his high school years was an enthusiastic baseball player. He...

Marsha Lynn Faulk

Marsha Lynn Faulk

Jun 8, 2022

NEVILS: Marsha Lynn Faulk passed away on June 8th, 2022 in Statesboro, GA at age 77 with loving family by her side. A native of Alabama, she worked with the City of Claxton over 20 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mildred Chapman and Woodrow “Cotton” Smith and her husband, Ronnie Faulk. She is survived by her...

Willene Massey Morgan

Willene Massey Morgan

May 16, 2022

DAISY: Willene Massey Morgan, 81, passed away May 16, 2022 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, Georgia. She was born March 24, 1941, to parents, Will Ellis Massey and Effie DeLoach Massey. The Evans County native resided in Daisy, Ga., for most of her life. Ms. Morgan was employed by Claxton Manufacturing for many years. Afterwards, she and her husband...

Evelyn Deloach Kessler

Evelyn Deloach Kessler

May 15, 2022

CLAXTON: Evelyn DeLoach Kessler, 86, passed away May 15, 2022 at Ogeechee Area Hospice. She was a native of Evans County, and a loyal member of The Claxton Primitive Baptist Church. After Evelyn retired from Ogeechee Technical College, she became a house wife. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death...

Loette Salter Griffin

Loette Salter Griffin

May 13, 2022

CLAXTON: Ms. Loette Salter Griffin, 82, passed away peacefully Friday, May 13, 2022, at Ogeechee Area Hospice. A longtime resident of Evans County, she never met a stranger, and if she did, they weren’t a stranger for long. Loette was better known to everyone as “Nannie”. She loved being around people and talking to everyone she came in contact with...

Grady "Mack" Rogers

Grady "Mack" Rogers

May 11, 2022

MANASSAS: Grady “Mack” Rogers III, 59, passed away May 11, 2022 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. In his youth, Mack enjoyed horse back riding and farming. His passion for dog hunting carried over into his adult years and was shared by his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed his life with his wife on “the Hill”. Mack was preceded by...

James Alton "Jimmy" Hobbs

James Alton "Jimmy" Hobbs

May 11, 2022

Hillview Community: James Alton “Jimmy” Hobbs, 78, passed away May 11, 2022 in Claxton, Georgia. He was a member of Evergreen Baptist Church. He retired from CSX in 2003 with 45 years of service. SURVIVORS: wife of 43 years, Sue Holland Hobbs; son, Michael Hobbs; granddaughter, Emma Hobbs all of Claxton. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home in charge of arrangements “Our...

Jan Hackle

Jan Hackle

Apr 24, 2022

COBBTOWN: Jan Hackle, 86, passed away April 24, 2022 at Evans Memorial Hospital. He proudly served in The United States Army as a Private in Korea in 1956. He later retired from farming after years of harvesting many bountiful crops. He was especially known for his sweet potatoes, earning his local title as “Tater Man”. He then worked at Keller’s...

Clara W. Nesmith

Clara W. Nesmith

Apr 22, 2022

CLAXTON: Clara W. NeSmith, 84, passed away at East Georgia Regional Medical Center on April 22, 2022. She was a native of Anderson, South Carolina but resided in Claxton, Georgia for many years. She was a loving wife and mother and will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by a son, Homer Eugene “Butch” LeCroy; and a daughter,...

Carrie B. Beasley

Carrie B. Beasley

Apr 21, 2022

CLAXTON: Carrie B. Beasley, 87, passed away April 21, 2022 under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice. She devoted nearly 70 years attending Sikes Chapel, and served in numerous leadership capacities including being church treasurer for decades. She was also very proud to be a Pink Lady, Carrie appreciated being outdoors, stopping to smell the flowers and traveling. She was...

Brenda Joyce Mckenzie Hunter

Brenda Joyce Mckenzie Hunter

Apr 16, 2022

CLAXTON: Brenda Joyce McKenzie Hunter, passed away April 16, 2022 after a very extended illness. She was born and raised in Groveland and Pembroke, Ga. She enjoyed crafting such as knitting and crocheting. She also enjoyed riding her buggy with her sisters. SURVIVORS: husband, Charles Edward Hunter; sons, Eddie Hunter, Daniel Hunter, Tim Hunter and Brian Hunter; grandkids, McKenzie, Linsey,...

Linda Kay Pollock

Linda Kay Pollock

Apr 10, 2022

CLAXTON: Linda K. Pollock, 59, passed away on April 10, 2022 at Evan Memorial Hospital. Linda had an appreciation for creativity that she displayed through her self-made crafts, enjoying watching movies, completing puzzles, and dancing. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Clyde and Thelma Green, Benny and Lilly Maner; brothers, Gene Jeffers, and Kenneth Maner, Jr. SURVIVORS: mother,...