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Bennie Lee Thompson Threatte
Oct 3, 2021
CLAXTON: Bennie Lee Thompson Threatte, 84, changed her place of residence to a Heavenly address on October 3, 2021 at The Griffin House under the care of Bethany Hospice. Bennie graduated from Claxton High School in 1955 where she was a cheerleader and first-string letterman basketball player for four years. She was a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church and the...
David Mitchell
Oct 1, 2021
SAVANNAH: David Mitchell, 77, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021, at St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital in Savannah, Ga. He was a native of Evans County but resided in Savannah, Georgia most of his life. He was a member, a deacon and served on the finance team of Savannah Baptist Temple Church for forty years. He owned Mitchell’s T.V. Service in Savannah...
Peggy Jean Oliver Prosser
Sep 27, 2021
GASTONIA, NC/CLAXTON, GA: Peggy Jean Prosser, age 79, passed away at her residence September 27,2021 in Gastonia, NC. She was a native of Tattnall County, but also lived in Savannah and Claxton, Ga. before making a home in North Carolina. She was a member of The DeRenne Ave. Church of God and then a member of Claxton Church of God...
Lionel Arthur Downs
Sep 26, 2021
CLAXTON: Lionel Arthur Downs, 78, passed away Peacefully on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Evans Memorial Hospital. Arthur was born at home in Claxton, Georgia, on November 18, 1942 to Lionel Forest and Ann Jordan Downs. He was a lifelong resident of Evans County, having lived in Hagan for the past 50 years. Arthur graduated from Claxton High School in...
Jerry Allen Sikes
Sep 24, 2021
CLAXTON: Jerry Allen Sikes, 79, passed away September 24, 2021 at Vidalia Bethany Home in Vidalia, Georgia. The Evans County native served in the Air Force and lived in Marietta where he operated an auto electrician business for 30 years and retired to Evans County. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Sue Sikes; son, Harold Sikes; and...
Kathryn "Kathy" Joan Crosby
Sep 21, 2021
CLAXTON: Kathryn “Kathy” Joan Crosby, 53, passed away September 21, 2021 under the care of Augusta Medical Center. She lived in Evans County most of her life. She graduated from Claxton High School, and then graduated from Brewton Parker College with a degree in early childhood education. She taught in Jenkins County before retiring. She was a member of the...
Donald Barrow
Sep 15, 2021
CLAXTON: Donald Barrow, 85, passed away September 15, 2021, at his home in Evans County. He was a native of Evans County and only left after high school to join the U.S. Army Reserve, which he served in for eight years. He was a graduate of CHS and a member of the National Rifle Association. He was a member of...
Charlene Tippins Deloach Conley
Sep 15, 2021
Charlene Tippins Deloach Conley, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Twin View Health and Rehab in Twin City, GA. She was a native of Evans County (Daisy) where she attended both Antioch Baptist Church and Antioch School. She was a 1956 Claxton High School graduate. After graduation, she married Jack DeLoach. They started their family in...
Teresa Faye Ginn
Sep 13, 2021
CLAXTON: Teresa Faye Ginn, 55, passed away September 13, 2021 under the care of Meadows Regional Medical Center in Vidalia, Ga. She was a native of Statesboro, Georgia, but lived in Evans County most of her life before her last residence in Twin City, Georgia. Teresa was a proud servant of The Lord, a loving and devoted mother, as well...
Joyce Edwards Sands
Sep 9, 2021
CLAXTON: Joyce Edwards Sands, 95, passed away September 9, 2021 under the care of Spanish Oaks Retreat in Savannah, where she was lovingly cared for, and known by all as “Sweet Mama J”. Born and raised in Claxton, she attended the University of Georgia, studying journalism. For a number of years, Joyce taught kindergarten at her home in Claxton, devoting...
Edward Elliott "Eddie" Bliss Iii
Sep 7, 2021
Black Creek: Edward Elliott “Eddie” Bliss III, 64, passed away September 7, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. The New Jersey native has lived in the Black Creek Community for many years and was self-employed for many years. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Eddie is preceded in death by his father, Edward Elliott Bliss,...
Michael Ray Hill
Sep 5, 2021
CLAXTON: Michael Ray Hill, 46, passed away September 5, 2021 at St. Joseph/Candler Hospital in Savannah, Ga. He was born May 6, 1975, in Statesboro, Ga. to Rex and Mary Hill. He lived in the Evans/Tattnall County area all of his life. To know him was to love him. He held many titles- husband, father, son, brother, true friend and...
Joyce Waters Daniel
Sep 5, 2021
CLAXTON: Joyce Waters Daniel, 90, passed away September 5, 2021 under the care of Bethany Hospice. She was a member of Bay Branch Primitive Baptist Church. After retirement from Claxton Bakery, she enjoyed reading and caring for her lawn. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Daniel. SURVIVORS: daughters, Becky (Wally) Hill and Trisha (Eddie) Bradley; sons, Bill...
Jc Collins
Sep 2, 2021
CLAXTON: JC Collins, 84, passed away September 2, 2021, at Camellia Health and Rehab. Mr. Collins was a native of Cobbtown. He loved Shellman Bluff and salt water fishing. Mr. Collins proudly served in The United States Air Force. He then worked for Savannah Morning News for 30 years before retiring, then he drove a school bus for 10 years....
Van William Mcmanus
Sep 1, 2021
CLAXTON: Van William McManus, 87, passed away September 1, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was a member of the U.S. Air Force for many years. After the Air Force, he worked with the U.S.D.A. and really enjoyed working with the local farmers. After retirement, he enjoyed cattle farming and growing his vegetable garden. During his...
Connell "Connie" Clements Rogers
Aug 27, 2021
CLAXTON: Connell “Connie” Clements Rogers, age 75, passed away August 27, 2021 at Evans Memorial Hospital. She was born in Treutlen County, but lived in Evans County most of her life. She was a member of Claxton First United Methodist Church where she served her Lord. She was a good mother, grand mother and friend. She was preceded by her...
Kevin “Cornbread” F. Lowery
Aug 26, 2021
COBBTOWN: Kevin “Cornbread” F. Lowery, 48, passed away August 26, 2021 at Optim Medical Center in Tattnall County after his battle with COVID. Born in Savannah, but he spent most of his childhood in Macon, then moved to Brooklet to live with his sister, before making his home in Cobbtown with his wife and family. He was an awesome husband,...
Ona Rogers Coleman
Aug 25, 2021
BELLVILLE: Ona Rogers Coleman, 87, passed away August 25, 2021, under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice. She served her Lord and church by playing piano and being a loyal choir member for fifty plus years at Bay Branch Primitive Baptist Church. She was also a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church. She served as postmaster for 4 years at the...
Eliabeth "Liz" Smith Oliver
Aug 23, 2021
CLAXTON: Elizabeth S. Oliver, 68, passed away August 23, 2021 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Evans County where she remained all of her life to raise her family that she loved so dearly. She was a faithful member of Rehoboth Baptist Church. SURVIVORS: her husband of fifty years, David Oliver of Claxton, Ga.; sons,...
Darla Kay Harrelson
Aug 21, 2021
CLAXTON: Darla Kay Harrelson passed away on August 21, 2021 at the age of 59 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones who will strive to honor her memory by living their lives to the fullest. Darla was born on July 25, 1962 in Jeff Davis County. Darla went to school in Bryan County and spent much...
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