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Versie Ann Bradley
Nov 16, 2016
CLAXTON: Versie Lee Bradley, 92, passed away Evans Memorial Hospital November 16, 2016. The native of Evans County was a member of Union United Methodist Church and the Eastern Star. She retired from Claxton Manufacturing Company and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother. Mrs. Versie loved cooking, especially cooking chocolate cakes for people in the community and enjoyed yard work...
Dorothy Jordan Rogers
Nov 12, 2016
Dorothy Jordan Rogers Claxton, GA – Mrs. Dorothy J Rogers, 94, of Claxton GA entered into rest on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at her home in Claxton GA. She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Jerome B. Rogers, Sr. She is survived by her children, Jerome B. Rogers Jr. (Becky) of Statesboro GA, Harry W. Rogers (Sandy) of Blountstown FL,...
Joseph Michael 'Mike" Horton
Nov 7, 2016
CLAXTON: Joseph Michael “Mike” Horton, age 65, of Claxton passed away on November 7th, 2016. He was a 1969 graduate of Claxton High School and continued his education at Georgia Southern. He was a lifelong resident of Evans County. Mike had a long career as a supervisor and IT specialist with Georgia Pacific Corporation for 31 years, from 1979–2011. He...
Mamie Winters Tucker
Nov 2, 2016
CLAXTON: Mamie Winters Tucker, 80, passed away November 2, 2016, at Candler Hospital in Savannah. She was an active member of Union Methodist Church. For many years she volunteered as a Pink Lady at Evans Memorial Hospital. She was a homemaker, a wonderful cook and enjoyed working with her flowers. Mrs. Tucker was preceded in death by her parents, Malcolm...
Charles Fountain Sutton Jr.
Oct 31, 2016
CLAXTON: Charles Fountain Sutton Jr., 82, passed away October 31, 2016, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro. He was a native of Bell Arthur, North Carolina but had lived in Evans County for a number of years. He came here with the tobacco industry, was involved in farming and later he built three hotels, Huddle Houses and several...
Pansy Benton Milhous
Oct 27, 2016
CLAXTON: Pansy B. Milhous, 72, passed away on October 27, 2016 at her home. The Evans County native loved flowers, gardening and her family. She was preceded in death by her parents D.C. and Effie Benton, brother, Delmus and her first husband Edwin Lynn. SURVIVORS: husband, Jack Milhous of Claxton; son, John Grey (Karen) Lynn of Manassas; daughters, Lisa (Tom)...
George A. Wall, Sr.
Oct 9, 2016
SAVANNAH: George A. Wall, Sr., 95, passed away October 9, 2016, at his son’s home. He was a native and lifelong resident of Chatham County and the last Charter Member of the White Bluff Presbyterian Church. He was a Veteran of WWII, a Mason, and he served many years with the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 30. SURVIVORS: his wife,...
Muriel Anderson Strickland
Oct 8, 2016
CLAXTON: Muriel Anderson Strickland, 86, passed away October 8, 2016, at North Spring Assisted Living. The Bulloch County native resided all of her married life in Evans County. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Fidelis Sunday School Class. Muriel was a wonderful cook and enjoyed baking cakes and decorating them for all occasions, especially when...
Robert Daniel (Danny) Gay
Oct 4, 2016
STATESBORO: Robert Daniel (Danny) Gay, 65, passed away October 4, 2016, at St. Joseph Hospital in Savannah. SURVIVORS:wife, Donna Kauffman of N.C.; son, Bobby Kauffman of N.C.; Mother, Jackie Gay of Brooklet; one brother, Mike (Flossie) Gay of Claxton; one sister, Lynn Quackenbush of Savannah; and several nieces and nephews. VISITATION: Monday, October 10, 2016, 10-11:00 a.m., at J. Mellie...
Daniel 'Keith' Strickland
Sep 24, 2016
CLAXTON: Daniel ‘Keith’ Strickland, 53, passed away September 24, 2016, at his residence. Born in Savannah, Keith lived all of his life in Evans County. He was a member of Daisy United Methodist Church and he owned and operated Claxton Oil Company. Keith graduated from Pinewood Christian Academy in 1981, and then attended ABAC and Georgia Southern. He was a...
John Keith Mitchell
Sep 16, 2016
OBITUARY CLAXTON: John Keith Mitchell, 56, passed away September 16, 2016, at St. Joseph’s Candler hospital after a long illness. Keith was a native of Evans County. Keith was a member of First Baptist Church in Claxton, GA. Born November 3, 1959, he was an avid football player and chess player. He graduated from Claxton High School and Swainsboro Tech....
Wade Terrell Hodges
Sep 13, 2016
CLAXTON: Wade Terrell Hodges, 86, peacefully passed away September 13, 2016, at his home, under the care of his family and Ogeechee Area Hospice. Born in Evans County, Wade was the youngest son of Terrell Hodges and Gussie Dyess Hodges. He married his sweetheart and they had 62 years of happiness together. He was a member of the First Baptist...
Robert Tucker Jernigan
Sep 8, 2016
CLAXTON: Robert Tucker Jernigan, 76, passed away Thursday, September 8th, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, Georgia. Robert was born in Adabelle, Georgia, but lived much of his life in Palatka, Florida. In 1958, he joined the U.S. Army and worked as a military policeman. He served for six years and was honorably discharged in 1964. He returned to Claxton...
Jacqueline Deloach Kicklighter
Sep 4, 2016
CLAXTON: Jacqueline DeLoach Kicklighter, 77, passed away September 4, 2016 at Glennvue Nursing Home in Glennville Ga. She was a native of Evans County and worked at Claxton Manufacturing Company for 47 years. SURVIVORS: God daughter, Gloria Nunnally; brother, Reginald Deloach, both of Claxton. FUNERAL: Graveside, Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Bull Creek Church Cemetery. BURIAL: Bull Creek...
Virginia M. Todd
Sep 1, 2016
OBITUARY CLAXTON: Virginia M. Todd, 77, passed away September 1, 2016 at her home following a long illness. She was born to Henry and Leona Cobb Martin of Collins, GA. where she was taught strong morals as a farmer’s daughter. Mrs. Virginia played basketball during her high school years and graduated from Collins High School in 1957. She married Aaron...
Stephen Johnny Clark
Aug 27, 2016
CLAXTON: Stephen (Steve) Johnny Clark, 62, passed away August 27, 2016, at his residence. He was a native and lifelong resident of Evans County. SURVIVORS: his wife, Miriam Womble Clark of Claxton; one son, Caleb (Shea) Clark of Claxton; one daughter, Casey (Cleveland) James of Guyton, GA.; one brother, Mike (Nancy) Clark of Claxton; two sisters, Kathi Clark Brannen of...
Patty Jenkins Boyett
Aug 8, 2016
CLAXTON: Patty Ann Jenkins Boyett, 71, passed away August 8, 2016, at Memorial Health University in Savannah, Ga. As an Evans County native, she has lived her whole life here. She worked at Claxton Manufacturing and Claxton Poultry before her retirement as a homemaker. She was proceeded in death by her husband, John Howard Boyett; Parents, Charlotte Sikes and William...
Vernon 'Bobby' Owens
Aug 6, 2016
CLAXTON/HAGAN: Vernon “Bobby” Owens, 84, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016, at Camellia Health and Rehab. The Bryan County native lived in Hagan most of his life. He was a retired truck driver and was a member of the Hagan United Methodist Church. SURVIVORS: one son, Vernon (Delores) Owens of Hagan , two brothers Malcolm Owens of Odessa, Texas, Andrew...
Anne Durrence Strickland
Jul 30, 2016
CLAXTON: Anne Durrence Strickland, 95, passed away July 30, 2016, at her residence, under the care of Affinis Hospice of Vidalia. The Tattnall County native resided in Evans County for most of her life. She was a member of Daisy United Methodist Church, where she served on multiple committees. She was a caterer for a number of years, but she...
Margie Rogers Gordy
Jul 22, 2016
CLAXTON / HILLVIEW: Margie Rogers Gordy, 85, passed away July 22, 2016, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro. She was a lifelong resident of Tattnall County, and a member of Rogers Baptist Church. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Gordy was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Ernest Gordy and her son, Carroll Gordy. SURVIVORS: her brother, Jerry Rogers of...
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