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Evelyn Collins Durrance
Apr 2, 2018
CLAXTON: Evelyn Collins Durrance, 94, passed away at her daughter’s home in Newnan Ga. The Collins, Georgia native was a member of Claxton Primitive Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence N. Durrance and son, Larry Neil Durrance. SURVIVORS: daughter, Sandra Jane (Pete) Fayard of Newnan, Ga.; brother, Randolph Lynwood (Linda) Collins of Jefferson, Ga.; four...
Carl Edward Swain
Mar 30, 2018
CLAXTON: Mr. Carl Edward Swain, 86, passed away March 30, 2018, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro. The Candler County native moved to Evans County at the age of 12. He was a CHS Graduate and of Baptist faith. After high school Carl worked at McDougal Motors and the Tos Theater. In the early 1950’s he went to work at...
Willie 'Jerry' Griner
Mar 27, 2018
CLAXTON: Willie ‘Jerry’ Griner, 77, passed away March 27, 2018, at his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Evans County and served in the U.S. Navy. He worked for the Georgia Prison System where he was the youngest Deputy Warden and the first staff training officer for the prison system. He was an excellent carpenter and could do most...
Andrew Darnell Waters
Mar 26, 2018
Andrew Darnell Waters, 57, passed away on March 26, 2018 at Augusta University Medical Center after an extended illness. He was a 1978 graduate of Evans High School, Evans, Georgia. He was in the band and on the tennis and basketball teams. He attended Augusta University, Augusta, GA, where he was a founding member of the Alpha Tau Omega chapter,...
Pamela Jean Jackson
Mar 23, 2018
CLAXTON: Pamela Jackson, 51, passed away at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro. She lived most of her life in Evans County and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and also worked at Shoney’s for 17 years, Best Friends Animal Hospital for nine years and Cracker Barrel for several years. Pam enjoyed spending time with her animals, especially her cocker...
Bobby Alton Mccoy
Mar 19, 2018
Bobby Alton McCoy, 76 passed away Monday, March 19th at his residence. The Bulloch County native resided in Bellville for the past 55 years. He was member of the Class of 1959 of Southeast Bulloch High School. He was an automotive mechanic who owned and operated McCoy Auto Parts & Garage in Bellville. He currently served as a councilmember of...
Grace Strickland Sapp
Mar 17, 2018
CLAXTON: Grace Strickland Sapp, 84, passed away March 17, 2018, at the Griffin House. She was a lifelong resident of Evans County, member of Daisy United Methodist Church, licensed cosmetologist and Merle Norman Representative, who loved to sew, embroider and knit. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howell P. Sapp. SURVIVORS: Children: Barbara Sapp, Anna (Michael “Mouse”) Edwards,...
Edward Leon Griffin Sr.
Mar 13, 2018
CLAXTON: Edward L. Griffin, 88, passed away March 13, 2018, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. The Evans County native went into the Airforce where he served as a military police officer. He was a member of the Alee Shrine Club. He worked hanging wall paper, painting and doing construction. SURVIVORS: two sons, Edward (Catherine) Griffin, Jr., of Collins and Keith Griffin...
Erney Bell
Mar 11, 2018
CLAXTON: Erney Bell, 67, passed away March 11, 2018, at Glenvue Nursing Home. He was a native and lifelong resident of Evans County. Ernie was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Fellowship Class, the Methodist Men’s Club and Wild Life Club. He worked for CSX Railroad from 1969-1979, and loved farming in the family business, Bell Farms....
William Chris Murphy
Mar 4, 2018
CLAXTON: William Chris Murphy, 57, passed away March 4, 2018, in Swainsboro after an auto accident. The Evans County native was of Methodist faith. He was a logger all his life and really enjoyed his work. He was an avid fisherman and always loved his family. He was preceded in death by his father Zion Murphy and step-father Bobby Snellgrove....
Earnest Dallas Sapp
Feb 23, 2018
CLAXTON: Earnest Dallas Sapp, 82, passed away February 23, 2018, at Glenvue Nursing Home. He was a native and lifelong resident of Evans County. He was a truck driver for 30 years and a member of the Progressive Primitive Baptist Church in Claxton. Mr. Sapp was preceded in death by his parents, Talmadge and Gladys Sapp and a brother, Bobby...
Marcus Scott Barrow
Feb 22, 2018
CLAXTON: Marcus Scott Barrow, 42, passed away February 22, 2018, at Evans Memorial Hospital. Born in Bulloch County, he was a lifelong resident of Evans County. He was of Baptist faith. He was a jack of all trades and enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing. He was loved by all that knew him. He was preceded in death by his paternal...
Jack "W" Jansen
Feb 22, 2018
CLAXTON: Jack “W” Jansen, 80, passed away February 22, 2018. He was born December 16, 1937, in Las Vegas, Nevada to the late Hank and Winifred Jansen. After graduating from high school he joined the U.S. Marine Corp, at the age of 19. He served in the marines from 1956-1977, retiring as a Master Sergeant/E8. During his time in service...
Curtis Gordon Hames Jr.
Feb 20, 2018
CLAXTON: Dr. Curtis Gordon Hames, Jr. passed away February 20, 2018, after battling leukemia. He was a graduate of Claxton High School and Georgia Southern University. He then attended the University of Georgia where he graduated with a Pharmacy Degree. He went on to earn his Medical Degree from the University of Guadalajara, completed his residency in Savannah, then went...
Eva (Tina) Shuman Vernon
Feb 15, 2018
CLAXTON: Eva “Tina” Shuman Vernon, 43, passed away February 15, 2018, at Ogeechee Area Hospice after a long illness. Tina was a 1992 graduate of Claxton High School. After high school she attended and graduated from ABAC, then went on to attend and graduate from Georgia Southern with a BS degree. After that she graduated from Liberty University with a...
E. Doyt Bradley
Feb 13, 2018
OBITUARY CLAXTON: E. Doyt Bradley, 98, passed away February 13, 2018, at Camellia Health & Rehab. The Tattnall County native resided in Evans County most of his life. He was a member of Union United Methodist Church and was the oldest living member of Ezel Lodge 335 (since 1946). He was a retired farmer and also he retired from Civil...
Carroll S. Edwards
Feb 5, 2018
CLAXTON: Carroll S. Edwards, 93, passed away at home on February 5, 2018. He was a native of Claxton, where he currently resided, but had previously lived in Prattville, Alabama and Savannah, Georgia. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. Currently, he was a member of Bay Branch Church. Previously, he was a member, deacon, and...
Betty Sue (Blocker) Deloach
Jan 28, 2018
CLAXTON: Mrs. Betty Sue (Blocker) DeLoach, age 71, passed away Sunday morning, January 28, 2018, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Her devoted husband, Bill, was at her side. Betty was born in Glennville, Georgia, on July 16, 1946, to Harvey and Marie Blocker of Glennville. She grew up primarily in the Chicago, Illinois area but spent a great...
Dorothy Butler Arnold
Jan 18, 2018
CLAXTON: Dorothy Butler Arnold, 95, passed away January 18, 2018, at the Griffin House Assisted Living in Claxton. She was a native of Douglasville, Georgia, and moved to Evans County in 1989. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Arnold was preceded in death by her husband, Julian Arnold. SURVIVORS: one son, Jim Arnold of Claxton;...
Bonnie Parr Zeigler
Jan 18, 2018
CLAXTON: Bonnie “Brunell” Parr Zeigler, 84, passed away January 18, 2018 at Ogeechee Area Hospice House in Statesboro. She worked 25 years with University of Georgia Skidaway Island – Skidaway Inst. of Oceangraphy, nine years with Atlantic Coastline Rail Road as a Switch Operator. She was preceded by brothers and sisters. SURVIVORS: husband, David W. Zeigler; son, Rodney (Wendy) Zeigler...
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