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Ricky Leroy Sermons

Ricky Leroy Sermons

May 25, 2013

CLAXTON: Ricky LeRoy Sermons, 65, passed away at his home on Saturday May 25, 2013.He was a native of McPherson, Kansas and a member of Beaver Creek Baptist Church and also in the U.S.M.C. and Vietnam Veteran. SURVIVORS: wife Ann Sermons of Claxton, three sons; James Sermons, Russell Sermons (Kassie) both of Claxton and Ricky Sermons of Jacksonville Fl, one...

Laura Branch Tippins

Laura Branch Tippins

May 11, 2013

CLAXTON: Laura Branch Tippins, 83, died Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Camellia Health and Rehabilitation in Claxton. She was the daughter of the late Dr. A.C. and Jeslyn Branch, of Glennville, Georgia. She became a resident of Claxton upon her marriage to Eldred Tippins, Jr., in 1952. She was a graduate of Glennville High School, The Brenau School in Gainesville,...

Yvonne Quick Weaver

Yvonne Quick Weaver

May 9, 2013

CLAXTON: Yvonne Quick Weaver, 63 passed away May 9, 2013, at St. Joseph in Savannah. SURVIVORS: three sons, Jeffery Weaver of Faulkville, Joseph Weaver of Hinesville, Douglas Weaver of Ellabell; two daughters, Barbara Weaver of Faulkville, Katina Teique of Ellabell one sister Barbara McCoy, twelve grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. VISITATION: Monday, May 13, 2013 at...

Gary Sapp Sr.

Gary Sapp Sr.

May 4, 2013

CLAXTON: Gary Sapp, Sr., 64, passed away May 4, 2013, at Ogeechee Area Hospice. The Tattnall County native lived most of his life in Claxton. Gary was a member of Union Methodist Church and a Vietnam Veteran. He served three tours in Vietnam and two in Germany. Gary was a twenty year retired Veteran. SURVIVORS: his wife, Dorothy Sapp of...

Letha Mae Lewis

Letha Mae Lewis

Apr 30, 2013

CLAXTON: Letha Mae Lewis. 87, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at her home. She was a native of Bulloch County but lived most of life in Evans. She worked at J.P. Stevens in Statesboro and C & C Farms in Claxton for a number of years. SURVIVORS: one son and daughter-in-law; Larry and Lola Lewis of Hagan; two daughters...

Richard Arthur (Ricky) Tippins

Richard Arthur (Ricky) Tippins

Apr 30, 2013

CLAXTON: Richard Arthur (Ricky) Tippins, 50, of Claxton, died April 30, 2013, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah. The Evans County native was a 1980 graduate of Pinewood Christian Academy and attended the University of Georgia, where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Ricky also attended Georgia Southern University. He was a member of the First Baptist Church...

Herman Lee Moore

Herman Lee Moore

Apr 14, 2013

TWIN CITY/CLAXTON: Mr. Herman Lee Moore, 68, passed away April 14, 2013, at MCG Hospital in Augusta. The Savannah native resided in Twin City, Ga., and was a loving father and grandfather. SURVIVORS: Betty Moore of Twin City, GA; two sons, Herman Allen Moore and Bobby Lee Moore both of Twin City; one daughter, Betty Michelle Willis of Twin City;...

Carolyn T. Bond

Carolyn T. Bond

Apr 9, 2013

CLAXTON: Carolyn T. Bond, 78, of Claxton, Georgia, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at her home in Evans County. She was born in Evans County on August 1, 1934, to the late William “Keller” and Billie O. Todd. Carolyn was a lifelong member of Daisy United Methodist Church in Daisy, GA. During her...

Clara Mae Walker

Clara Mae Walker

Apr 2, 2013

Clara Mae Walker, 81, formerly of Cedar Crossing, died April 2 at her home in Claxton. She was the daughter of the late Jake and Myrtle Willis of Cedar Crossing. She lived in Savannah before moving to Houston, Tex; where she lived for 11 years before moving to Claxton in 1989 after her husbands retirement. She was a wife, mother...

Carolyn D. Mosley

Carolyn D. Mosley

Mar 28, 2013

CLAXTON: Carolyn D. Mosley, 75, passed away in Vidalia, Georgia, after a long illness. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Vidalia. She was a five year winner of the Million Dollar Club of the Atlanta Realtor Association and winner of the club’s Phoenix Award. Mrs. Mosley was the daughter of the late George T. and...

Jessie Collins Altman

Jessie Collins Altman

Mar 27, 2013

CLAXTON: Jessie Collins Altman, 86, died March 27, 2013, at her home. The Tattnall County native was residing in Guyton, but formerly resided in Claxton. She was a member of the Claxton Primitive Baptist Church and a homemaker all of her life. Mrs. Altman was preceded in death by her husband, David E. Altman, Jr. SURVIVORS: three daughters, Dian (Stan)...

Emory Powers Smith Jr.

Emory Powers Smith Jr.

Mar 19, 2013

CLAXTON: Dr. Emory Powers Smith, Jr., died Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro. He was born in Fort Valley, GA., and grew up in Pembroke, Georgia where he graduated from Bryan County High School. He attended Northern Illinois College of Optometry and in January 1950 he opened his Optometric practice in Evans County. He practiced 46...

Loyd Gulledge Jr.

Loyd Gulledge Jr.

Mar 18, 2013

GUYTON/CLAXTON: Loyd Gulledge, Jr., 82, passed away March 18, 2013, at Hospice Savannah. The Evans County native moved to Guyton in 1977, where with the help of family and friends, he built his family home. He was of Baptist faith and served in the US Navy for seven years. He worked and retired from Union Camp where he was supervisor...

Robert Wayne Lackman

Robert Wayne Lackman

Mar 17, 2013

PORTAL: Robert Wayne “Bob” Lackman, 54, passed away March 17, 2013, at Ogeechee Area Hospice. He was a native of Joliet, Illinois, but resided in Bulloch County since 1999. He was of Baptist faith and worked as a computer engineer. SURVIVORS: two sons, Adam and Cody Lackman of Portal, GA; his best friend and life partner, Sharon Wilson of Portal;...

Tommy Augustus Todd

Tommy Augustus Todd

Mar 17, 2013

CLAXTON: Tommy Augustus Todd, 87, passed away March 17, 2013. The Evans County native resided most of his life in Tattnall County. He was a member of Antioch Baptist Church and also served in WWII. He was a farmer and worked at Ft. Stewart until retiring. Mr. Todd was preceded in death by his wife, Clyde B. Todd. SURVIVORS: one...

Lena Pace Hagan

Lena Pace Hagan

Mar 13, 2013

CLAXTON: Lena Pace Hagan, 85, passed away March 13th, 2013. She was a native of Effingham County, Springfield, GA., and lived most of her adult life in Claxton. She is a member of Turkey Branch United Methodist Church, but attended First Baptist in Claxton. She was employed for 15 years by Southern Bell, and 35 years at Evans Memorial Hospital....

Michelle Lee Rice

Michelle Lee Rice

Mar 2, 2013

CLAXTON/DUBLIN: Michelle Lee Rice, 22, passed away March 2, 2013, at Fairview Park Memorial in Dublin. The Evans County native had resided in Dublin for a while, but was a member of the Claxton First Baptist Church. She loved people and would try to give them all she could. SURVIVORS: her mother, Carol M. Dollar of Dublin; her father, Curtis...

John F. Waters

John F. Waters

Feb 21, 2013

CLAXTON: John F. (Johnny) Waters, 79, passed away February 21, 2013, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro. He was a native of Tattnall County but lived in Evans County for most of his life. He was a member of Eastside Baptist Church, worked for Bryant Chevrolet and Neder Construction and retired as a mechanic. Johnny loved to go fishing. SURVIVORS:...

Rufus Sammy Hendrix

Rufus Sammy Hendrix

Feb 19, 2013

CLAXTON/COLLINS: Rufus Sammy Hendrix, 82, passed away February 19, 2013, at Candler County Hospital. The Evans County native was employed and retired from Savannah Glass Company in Savannah. He was an avid bowler and loved to fish. Mr. Hendrix was preceded in death by his parents, Rufus and Eula Hendrix, and a sister, Carolyn King. SURVIVORS: his wife, Mary Francis...

Okie Hendrix Colson

Okie Hendrix Colson

Feb 14, 2013

CLAXTON: Okie Hendrix Colson, 85, of Metter, formerly of Claxton, GA., and Charleston, SC, began her new life with Jesus, Thursday, February 14, 2013. She was born on June 2, 1927, in Manassas, GA, the youngest of seven children of Cleve and Cora Hendrix. Okie graduated from Collins High School and Georgia Teachers College (now GSU). She lived in Buffalo,...

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