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Cynthia Pittman Alba
Jun 17, 2017
CLAXTON: Cindy Pittman Alba, 53, went to her eternal rest on June l7th at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro after a long battle with cancer. She lived in Claxton all her life and enjoyed time with her grandchildren and working in the yard. She was preceded in death by her parents; Joyce A. Sapp and Bill Pittman and daughter, Christina...
Rosalyn Rogers Cox
Jun 16, 2017
Bellville: Rosalyn Rogers Cox, 74, passed away June 16, 2017, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, GA. The Tattnall County native lived in Evans County for the past 10 years. She was a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School for 20 years, sang in the choir and was a member of Women on Mission. Rosalyn was...
Henry Lott
Jun 10, 2017
CLAXTON: Henry Lott, 76, passed away June 10, 2017 at his home. He was a native and lifelong resident of Evans County and graduated from Claxton High School in 1962. He was drafted into the Army where he served two years. He was employed by McDougald Motors with 22 years of service and also worked for the cities of Hagan...
Robert "Bob" Kicklighter Jr.
Jun 5, 2017
CLAXTON: Robert ‘Bob’ Kicklighter, Jr., 52, died June 5, 2017. He grew up in Glennville and was a 1982 graduate of Glennville H.S. After graduating he attended Georgia Southern University where he earned a business degree. Bob enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, racket ball, tennis, boating, basketball and watching movies. The people who knew him always enjoyed...
Vivian S. Croft
May 27, 2017
CLAXTON: Vivian S. Croft, 69, passed away May 27, 2017, at Ogeechee Area Hospice after a long illness. She was a native of Bulloch County but resided in Evans County the majority of her life. Mrs. Vivian was a member and Sunday School Teacher at Bull Creek Baptist Church, where her Christianity stood strong and followed her through her life....
Pauline Cotton Osborne
May 18, 2017
OBITUARY CLAXTON: Pauline Cotton Osborne, 76, passed away May 18, 2017 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro Ga. The native of Walton Kentucky has been living in Nevils, Ga. for a number of years. She had previously worked at St. Joseph Hospital in the admission and billing department and was of Baptist faith. Mrs. Osborne was a loving...
Sallie Strickland Hendrix
Apr 30, 2017
CLAXTON: Sallie Strickland Hendrix, 94, passed away April 30, 2017, at her home, under Bethany Hospice. The Bryan County native lived in Evans County for most of her life. She was a loving member of Nevils Creek Primitive Baptist Church. Ms. Sallie was a homemaker that loved taking care of her family, including her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Mrs....
Alaine Dixon Calloway
Apr 27, 2017
CLAXTON: Alaine Dixon Calloway, 85, passed away April 27, 2017, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Noah and Nina Windham Dixon. The Glennwood, Georgia native worked for and retired from AT&T, and served as a Pink Lady for both Evans Memorial and the Statesboro Hospital. She was a member of the First United Pentecostal Church in...
Mary Lee Daniel Ogletree
Apr 23, 2017
MARY L. OGLETREE OBITUARY Mary Lee (Daniel) Ogletree of Claxton, Georgia passed away peacefully on April 23, 2017 at Columbia Presbyterian Community in Lexington, SC surrounded by her family. She was 96 years old. Mary is survived by her three children - Bill Ogletree (Pat) of Cayce, SC, Bob Ogletree (Dunneah) of The Woodlands, Texas, Jane Bryan (Bill) of Irmo,...
Maggie Lee Sikes
Apr 22, 2017
CLAXTON: Maggie Lee Sikes, 90, passed away April 22, 2017, at Camellia Health and Rehab. She was a native and lifelong resident of Evans County and of Primitive Baptist faith. She worked at Claxton Manufacturing for a number of years and then at Liberty Manor Nursing Home before retiring. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold D. Sikes....
John Daniel Beasley
Apr 18, 2017
CLAXTON: John Daniel Beasley, 78, passed away April 18, 2017, at his residence. He was an Evans County native and a member of Antioch Baptist Church. After living in Savannah for a number of years he retired and moved the family to Claxton. He loved fishing, hunting and gardening. SURVIVORS: his wife, Elaine Beasley of Claxton; one son, Daniel (Nicole)...
Joyce Neder
Apr 14, 2017
CLAXTON: Joyce Oglesby Neder 80, passed away on April 14, 2017, at her residence. The Evans county native was a member of Eastside Baptist Church and was retired from Southern Bell where she worked for many years. SURVIVORS: One sister Gloria Cole of Claxton, one step-daughter Maria Douglas of Atlanta, several nieces and nephews VISITATION: Tuesday, April 18, 2017, 9:30-11:00,...
Donald Deloach
Apr 14, 2017
Pulaski/Claxton: The family of Donald DeLoach mourns the loss of their husband, father, grandfather and brother and they celebrate a life-well lived of 83 years. Mr. DeLoach was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Annie Colson DeLoach, his twin brother Ronald DeLoach (Terry, deceased) and brother Veron DeLoach (Marilyn). Donnie was born in Tattnal County, GA and attended...
Shirley Gates Womble
Apr 4, 2017
CLAXTON: Shirley Womble, 85, passed away April 4, 2017, at Candler Hospital. She was a native of Springfield, IL. After graduating from school she worked for J. Edgar Hoover at the Bureau of Investigation in Washington, DC, where she met and married her husband, the late Ira Womble, Jr., in 1951. That year they moved to Evans County where she...
Benny Todd
Mar 26, 2017
HAGAN: Benny Todd, 63, passed away March 26, 2017, at Evans Memorial Hospital ER. The Evans County native was a graduate of the 1973 Claxton High School Class. He worked and retired from Evans Memorial Hospital after 30 years employment. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed collecting antique cars and guns, but mostly he enjoyed hunting...
Redetha Rose (Granny) Glisson
Mar 26, 2017
CLAXTON: Redetha Rose Glisson “Granny” 87, passed away March 26, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was a native of Evans County were she enjoyed sewing, quilting and cooking meals for her family and friends. Her greatest joy was having her family and friends sitting at her table. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bennie “Ben” Glisson, daughter,...
William R. (Randy) Glisson
Mar 25, 2017
CLAXTON: William Randall (Randy) Glisson, 65, entered into eternal rest in the arms of Jesus on Saturday, March 25, at his home in Orange Beach, Alabama. Randy was born in Claxton, Georgia to the late Hugh Thomas and Gertie Glisson. He was a 1969 graduate of Claxton High School and later graduated from the University of Georgia….HBTD! He was previously...
Miss Patricia (Patty) Strickland
Mar 23, 2017
DAISY: Patricia (Patty) Strickland, 65, passed away March 21, 2017, at Memorial Hospital. She was a native and lifelong resident of Evans County. Patty was a member of Daisy United Methodist Church and she retired in 2016 after being employed by Tippins Bank and Trust for 34 years. Patty was preceded in death by her father, Lewis P. Strickland, and...
Charles Leon Tipton
Mar 15, 2017
CLAXTON: Charles Leon Tipton, 89, passed away March 15, 2017, at Evans Memorial Hospital. The Kentucky native had resided in Evans County for 30 years. He was a member of Waco Baptist Church. Mr. Tipton served his country during WWII in the U.S. Navy and during the Korean War he served in the U. S. Marines. He retired from Westinghouse,...
Jane Robinson Fitzgerald
Mar 14, 2017
CLAXTON: Jane Robinson Fitzgerald, 82, passed away March 14, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, Ga. Jane was born in Harlingen, Texas, on March 18, 1935, to Ida Brewton Robinson and Clarence Bason Robinson. The family relocated to Georgia when Jane was a child, to be closer to family. They eventually settled in Rochelle, Ga., where she lived all of...
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