Obituaries

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Local Obituaries for Claxton, GA, Evans County and Surrounding Cities

Cara H Boyd

Cara H Boyd

Jan 8, 2014

OBITUARY CLAXTON: Cara H. Boyd, 94, of Claxton, Georgia, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 8, 2014, at Twin Oaks Nursing Home in Alma, GA. She was born in Evans County on February 19, 1919, to the late Barney and Ella Griffin. Cara was a past member of First Baptist Church of Ludowici, Georgia and is...

Harold Richard Todd

Harold Richard Todd

Jan 2, 2014

OBITUARY CLAXTON: Harold Richard Todd, 83, passed away January 2, 2014, at Evans Memorial Hospital. The Evans County native was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. He was in the Korean War and retired from civil service. He loved farming, his family and doing for others. SURVIVORS: his wife, Jackie Todd of Claxton; three sons, Alan Todd, Davy (Barbara) Todd...

Jimmy Freeman Anderson

Jimmy Freeman Anderson

Dec 31, 2013

Jimmy Freeman Anderson, 63, of Bloomingdale, Georgia was called home on December 31, 2013. Jimmy was born to Raleigh and Lillian Anderson on June 16, 1950 in Register, Georgia. Jimmy graduated from Southeast Bulloch High School and went on to earn a two-year degree in Mechanical Technology from Savannah Technical College and was recognized as a Master Machinist. He devoted...

Joy Jenkins Eason

Joy Jenkins Eason

Dec 31, 2013

OBITUARY CLAXTON: Mrs. Joy Jenkins Eason, age 78, passed away at her residence on December 31, 2013, under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice. Mrs. Eason was a native of Tattnall County, living the past 60 years in Evans County. Mrs. Eason was a member of Eason Chapel United Methodist Church. Mrs. Eason was preceded in death by her infant...

James W Lewis

James W Lewis

Dec 25, 2013

OBITUARY CLAXTON: James W. Lewis, 75, died December 25, 2013, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro. The Evans County native served in the Georgia Army National Guard. He was an over the road truck driver and took great pride in visiting all forty eight continuous states in the nation. He greatly enjoyed farming, fishing and life. Survivors: Mother, Eva Mae...

Dale Sapp

Dale Sapp

Dec 18, 2013

OBITUARY CLAXTON: Dale Sapp, 63, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2013, at Evans Memorial Hospital. Dale was a native of Evans County and was employed by the Claxton Housing authority. SURVIVORS: his wife of 43 years, Patricia Sapp of Claxton; one son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Courtney Sapp of League City, TX; one sister; Barbara Waters, of Claxton, two grandchildren,...

Mary Ann Ray

Mary Ann Ray

Dec 18, 2013

OBITUARY CLAXTON: Mary (Ann) Ray, 75 died peacefully with her loving family surrounding her on December 18, 2013. She was under the care of Wilson Hospice House in Albany, Ga. The Candler County native lived most of her life in Middle Georgia before moving to Bellville, in 1997 where she lived before moving to Albany in 2013. She was a...

Nancy Peel

Nancy Peel

Dec 13, 2013

OBITUARY CLAXTON: Nancy Peel, 84, passed away December 13, 2013, at East Georgia Regional Center in Statesboro. She was a native of Macon graduated from Miller High School and attended Georgia Southwestern College, where she met her husband Buck. She moved to Claxton in 1989 to be with her family. Mrs. Peel was a member of Claxton First Baptist Church...

Janet H. Beaver

Janet H. Beaver

Dec 6, 2013

OBITUARY CLAXTON: Janet H. Beaver, 82, passed away Friday, December 6, 2013 at Glenvue Health and Rehabilitation center in Glennville, Georgia. She was a native of Birmingham, Al., but lived most of her life in Port Wentworth, Georgia. She was a member of New Vision Baptist Church. Mrs. Beaver was preceded in death by her husband, Charles C. Beaver. SURVIVORS:...

Trenton Carter Sikes

Trenton Carter Sikes

Nov 24, 2013

OBITUARY CLAXTON: Trenton Carter Sikes, 23, died Sunday, November 24, 2013, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Bryan County. He was a member of Rehobeth Missionary Baptist Church, a student at East Georgia College and a standout athlete at Pinewood Christian Academy. Trent was a member of the state championship basketball team and All State Quarterback for the...

Naomi Harn Page

Naomi Harn Page

Nov 19, 2013

OBITUARY CLAXTON: Naomi White Harn Page, 87, passed away November 19, 2013, at Memorial Health University. The Bulloch County native resided most of her life in Daisy, Georgia. She was a member of Claxton Primitive Baptist Church. Mrs. Page was preceded in death by her husbands, R.W. Harn and H.B. Page, a son, Ronald Wayne Harn and a daughter, Theresa...

Tawana Wilkinson

Tawana Wilkinson

Nov 12, 2013

OBITUARY CLAXTON: Tawana Wilkinson, 55, entered into her heavenly home Nov. 12th, 2013.She was a native of Battle Creek, Michigan but lived most of her adult life in Claxton. She was a loving mother, sister and a wonderful friend to many. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Wilkinson, her parents Eugene and Theresa Hendrix and her brother...

Herbert Allen Thompson

Herbert Allen Thompson

Nov 7, 2013

OBITUARY CLAXTON/GLENNVILLE: Herbert Allen ‘Painter’ Thompson, Sr., 48, died suddenly, November 7, 2013, at Evans Memorial Hospital. He was born to the late Howard ‘Buddy’ and Evelyn Thompson of Claxton. Also preceding him in death are three brothers, Robert, Ronald and Anthony Thompson, one sister-in-law, Mary Ann Thompson and one brother-in-law, Ricky L. Sermons. Allen was a very hard worker...

Loraine Ann Womble

Loraine Ann Womble

Nov 6, 2013

OBITUARY CLAXTON/RICHMOND HILL: Loraine Womble, 30, passed away Wednesday night, November 6, 2013, as the result of an automobile accident. Loraine lived her short life with gusto, charming those who had the pleasure of crossing her path. She was a passionate, bright and driven woman that never backed down from a challenge. Loraine was born in Claxton, Georgia, on April...

Betty C. Deloach

Betty C. Deloach

Oct 22, 2013

OBITUARY CLAXTON: Betty C. DeLoach, 82, passed away October 22, 2013, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro. She was born in Tattnall County but lived in Evans County most of her life. She loved her family and friends dearly and had a love for animals. Mrs. Deloach was preceded in death by her husband, Leon DeLoach and son, James M....

John Edward Nott

John Edward Nott

Oct 7, 2013

CLAXTON: John Edward Nott, 85, passed away October 7, 2013, at his home. He was born September 21, 1928 in Manchester, Maryland, and the son of the late Harvey Henry Nott, Sr., and Dora Blanche Hudson Nott. He retired from Disney and was a member of Sikes Chapel United Methodist Church and several organizations. He loved to help people in...

Margaret Smith

Margaret Smith

Sep 25, 2013

OBITUARY CLAXTON: Margaret C. Smith, age 96, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at the Dublin V.A. Medical Center. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 27, 2013 at 11:00 AM in the First Baptist Church, Dublin. Dr. Cliff Morris will officiate. Prior to the funeral service, visitation will be held at 10:00 AM in the church sanctuary. Graveside...

Helen S Craft

Helen S Craft

Sep 24, 2013

OBITUARY CLAXTON: Helen S. Craft, 77, passed away September 24, 2013 at Memorial Health University. She was a member of Gospel Baptist Church and a very active member of her church. Helen was born in Eastanollee, Ga. she lived in Claxton most of her adult life. She was a homemaker, seamstress and loved flowers. She was preceded in death by...

William "Bill" Peregoy

William "Bill" Peregoy

Sep 20, 2013

OBITUARY COLLINS: William “Bill” Peregoy, 78, passed away Friday, September 20, 2013 at Meadows Regional Hospital in Vidalia Ga. He was a native of Westminster, Maryland and moved to Georgia in 1999. After retiring from East Alco Aluminum in Fredrick, Md. He entered the Army in 1952 and spent 18 months in Korea. Among his awards are the Korean National...

Geraldine Beasley Beegle

Geraldine Beasley Beegle

Sep 17, 2013

OBITUARY CLAXTON: Geraldine Beasley Beegle, 92 of Palmetto passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2013. She was born in Claxton, GA to the late Mr. and Mrs. Neal Beasley. In Addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her brothers, Dilworth, Delmas and Daldon Beasley and daughter, Barbara Beegle Lambert. She graduated from Georgia Southern State College and taught...