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Hazel Mae Rushing Herrington Jordan
Oct 15, 2017
CLAXTON: Mrs. Hazel Mae Rushing Herrington Jordan passed away on October 15, 2017 in the care of Gold City Convalescent Home in Dahlonega, Georgia at the age of 100. Mrs. Jordan was a resident of Savannah but was originally from Claxton and had lived all over the world with her husband Lt. Col. William I Jordan now deceased. Mrs. Hazel,...
Wylli Elaine Beasley
Oct 14, 2017
CLAXTON: Wylli Elaine Beasley, 76, passed away October 14, 2017 at her daughter’s residence. She was born in Homerville, Georgia but lived in Savannah a number of years. She retired from Candler Hospital and moved to Claxton where she worked part time at Evans Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed shopping and going on adventures with her best friend Miriam Smith and...
James (Jimmy) Wallace Mosley
Oct 13, 2017
CLAXTON: James (Jimmy) Wallace Mosley, 86, passed away October 13, 2017, at his residence. Jimmy ran and operated Mosley’s Garage for 40 plus years. Since many considered him a car specialist and could fix any car around. He was formerly known as “Doc”. In his earlier years he enjoyed his hot rods and drag racing. He was known for his...
Henry Glenn Eason
Oct 6, 2017
Henry Glenn Eason, age 86, passed away at his residence on October 6, 2017, under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice. Mr. Eason was a lifelong resident of Evans County and was a member of Eason Chapel Church. Mr. Eason was preceded in death by his parents, Felton and Fannie Eason; son-in-law, David Tootle; five brothers: Delwood, Harry, William, Joe,...
Arlie Harvel Osborne
Oct 5, 2017
NEVILS: Arlie Harvel Osborne, 78, passed away October 5, 2017, at Memorial Hospital in Savannah. The Vidalia native lived in Montgomery County for a number of years. He served in the US Army and worked at Hunter Army Airfield for 23 years before retiring. Mr. Osborne was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Osborne. SURVIVORS: sons, Barry S. Osborne...
Doris Todd Sapp
Sep 24, 2017
CLAXTON: Doris Todd Sapp, 86, passed away September 24, 2017, at Ogeechee Area Hospice. She was a native and lifelong resident of Evans County. She was of Baptist faith, a homemaker, and loved her family, children and grandchildren. Ms. Sapp was preceded in death by her husband, Clyo Sapp, Jr., a son, Wayne Sapp and a grandson, Al Warren Anderson....
Rabon Sapp
Sep 17, 2017
CLAXTON: Rabon Sapp, 88, died Sunday, September 17, 2017 at Ogeechee Area Hospice following a brief illness. He was born September 1st in Evans County to the late Raymond and Bertie Sapp. He served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. He lived most of his life in Evans County. He was a member of...
Harriett "Marcille" Hayes
Aug 31, 2017
CLAXTON: Marcille Hayes, 78, passed away August 31, 2017, at her residence. The Evans County native was a member of the First Baptist Church. She was a hairdresser for a number of years and also worked in the floral business. Marcille was preceded in death by her parents, F.C. and Lucille Dyess. SURVIVORS: her husband, Pete Hayes of Claxton; one...
James Dewitt (Buck) Anderson, Jr.
Aug 20, 2017
CLAXTON: James DeWitt (Buck) Anderson slipped away to Jesus on Sunday, Aug. 20, at Westview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a long and hard-fought battle with illness. He is predeceased by his mother, Jean Dupree Anderson Thompson; his father, James DeWitt Anderson, Sr.; and his step-father, Amos Charlie Thompson. SURVIVORS: a daughter, Julie Anderson; a son, Jeffery Anderson; his devoted...
Talmadge Lee
Aug 19, 2017
CLAXTON: Talmadge Lee, 84, passed away August 19, 2017, at Evans Memorial Hospital. The Evans County native, was born to Luther and Vadna Rushing Lee, and lived in Georgia most of his life. He was a member, Layman and Elder of Lyons Presbyterian Church. He also served as Elder at White Bluff Presbyterian Church in Savannah. He worked a number...
Garry Tootle
Aug 12, 2017
CLAXTON: Garry Tootle, 59, passed away August 12, 2017, at Memorial Hospital. The La Mesa, California native had resided in Evans County for most of his life. He served in the Vietnam War for two years, as a Rifle Marksman and Pistol Expert, under the U.S. Army. He was a member of Gospel Baptist Church, was a self-employed roofer,and enjoyed...
Frances Keene Marshburn
Aug 8, 2017
CLAXTON: Frances Keene Marshburn, 89, born, February 21, 1928, affectionately known as “Big Red” went to be with our Lord on August 8, 2017. She inspired all who knew her to enjoy their life to the fullest. She had a love for beautiful flowers and enjoyed caring for them. Frances loved to read and always had a book in her...
Joseph A. Stanfield
Jul 29, 2017
CLAXTON: Joseph A. (Uncle Dick) Stanfield, 94, died Saturday July 29, 2017 at his home surrounded by his children, grandchildren and friends. He was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Effie Rustin Stanfield, his daughter Bonnie Mae, who died in infancy, and three grandchildren: Leslie Mae Strickland, James Allen Driggers and Matthew James Ennis. Born November 7,...
Tom Watson Waters Jr.
Jul 27, 2017
CLAXTON: Tom Watson Waters, Jr., 85, passed away July 27, 2017, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Evans County and resided here most of his life. He spent 7 years in the U.S. Army and worked in insurance. Tom was a member of the Claxton Church of God, was an ordained Bishop, and served as...
Randall "Randy" Hearn
Jul 18, 2017
CLAXTON: Randall (Randy) Carl Hearn, 63, passed away July 18, 2017. He was a member of Pine Forest United Methodist Church. Randy graduated from Claxton High School and Georgia Southern University. He served in the U.S. Navy and worked with the Department of Agriculture. He enjoyed singing Christian music, Braves baseball, the UGA Dawgs, was an accomplished drummer, and always...
Carolyn Jenkins Durrence
Jul 16, 2017
CLAXTON: Carolyn Jenkins Durrence, 71, passed away suddenly, July 16, 2017, at Memorial Health University. She was a native and lifelong resident of Evans County. She was a member of Bull Creek Baptist Church. Carolyn worked with the Evans County School System for 20 years and then with CVS Pharmacy for 13 years. Carolyn was preceded in death by her...
Gary C. Coleman
Jul 13, 2017
CLAXTON: Gary C. Coleman, 68, passed away July 13, 2017, at E. Georgia Regional Medical Center. The Chatham County native had resided in Evans County for many years. He was a member of Rehobeth Missionary Baptist Church. He was a member of the U.S. Sons of Confederate Veterans-Metter Chapter, and worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for 34...
George Sampey Hodges
Jul 2, 2017
CLAXTON: George S. Hodges, 58, passed away at Memorial Health in Savannah. He was a native of Bulloch County and lived in Evans County most of his life and was a member of Faith Baptist Church. George was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Marblee Hodges and a brother, James Fountain. SURVIVORS: three brothers, Donald (Kim) Hodges of...
Larry Lewis
Jul 2, 2017
CLAXTON: Larry Lewis, 71, died July 2, 2017, at Evans Memorial Hospital. The Bulloch County native lived in Evans County most of his life. He was of Baptist faith and worked in yard maintenance. Larry was preceded in death by his wife, Lola Elise Lewis. SURVIVORS: four sons, Stephen (Tammie) Beasley, James (Sandra) Barton and Rusty Lewis, all of Florida,...
Nellie Jean Ulmer
Jul 1, 2017
SAVANNAH/CLAXTON: Jean Ulmer, 81, passed away July 1, 2017, at Camellia Health and Rehab. She was a native of Candler County, but resided most of her life in Savannah. She worked at Memorial Medical Center for 20 years before retiring. Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Lillian Highsmith, a sister, Edna H. Warren and one brother,...
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