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Angela Marie Lott
Feb 11, 2024
CLAXTON: Angela M. Lott, 49, passed away February 11, 2024 at her home. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant for several years. Angela enjoyed coloring and watching crime shows. SURVIVORS: two daughters, Crystal (Andy) Martin of Uvalda, Ga. and Arleta Shinaberry (Brian Hunter) of Claxton, Ga.; stepson, Daniel (Nora) Lott; friend, Annetta Cox; three brothers and sixteen grandchildren. Mellie NeSmith...
James Wade Rhodes
Feb 10, 2024
DAISY: James Wade Rhodes, 85, passed away February 10, 2024. He was born on July 25, 1938 in Tampa, Florida. He proudly served in the United States Navy for six years and continued protecting his Country and community by serving twenty years as a police officer on the Savannah Police Department. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his...
William Lonnie (Billy) Harn
Feb 8, 2024
CLAXTON: William L. (Billy) Harn, 79, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 8, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. An Evans County native, he attended school here and graduated from Claxton High School in 1963. He retired from GA Pacific in 1989. He was a very active member of Bay Branch Church community, and loved to serve others with his gift...
William "Bill" Clyde Tippins Jr., M.D.
Feb 4, 2024
DUNWOODY: William “Bill” Clyde Tippins, Jr. M.D., 93, passed away on February 3, 2024. He was a native of Claxton, Georgia and graduated from Claxton High School, class of 1947. He loved sports and excelled in football, baseball and track. After high school, Bill furthered his education, attending Emory at Oxford and graduating from North Georgia Military College. Earned his...
Larry W. Lewis
Jan 21, 2024
CLAXTON: Larry W. Lewis, 75, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Evans Memorial Hospital after a short battle with lung cancer. He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee and moved to Savannah, Georgia with his parents and sisters at an early age. He graduated from Groves High School, and after graduating, he was drafted into the Army. He served in...
Betty Driggers
Jan 20, 2024
CLAXTON: Betty Driggers, 95, entered her Heavenly home January 20, 2024, with her family at her side. She was born in Nashville, Georgia to Richmond Lee Gaskins and Hattie Floyd. She was one of eight children, being one of the last two surviving siblings. Betty became a bride at an early age, and soon made Claxton, Georgia her home and...
Mandy Barrow
Jan 19, 2024
CLAXTON: Mandy Marie Barrow, 35, and Serinity Marie Barrow, were called home together on January 19, 2024. Mandy was a follower of Jesus. She was a selfless, loving woman and was known to be generous, optimistic and strong. She faced many difficulties in her life and never complained; instead, she would embrace everything with love and laughter. Baby Serinity was...
H. Herschel Clark
Jan 18, 2024
CLAXTON: H. Herschel Clark, 81, passed away on January 18, 2024. He was born in Belleville, Georgia. He graduated from Reidsville High School in 1960 and later attended North Western University. Herschel was a member of McConnell Memorial Baptist Church in Hiawassee, Georgia. He was employed by the Department of Public Safety and held the #2 Position with the Georgia...
Henry C. Morgan II
Jan 8, 2024
CLAXTON: Henry C. Morgan III, 69, passed away January 8, 2024. He was a native of Evans County and graduated from Claxton High School in 1972. He worked for Georgia Pacific as a maintenance welder for many years and was a member in addition to past Master of the Ezel Masonic Lodge #335. Henry was known to give great advice,...
Katherine Marie Jones Harn
Jan 7, 2024
CLAXTON: Katherine Marie Harn, 67, passed away on January 7, 2024. She was born in Sebring, Florida, and briefly lived in Long County, Georgia, until her family moved to Claxton in the late 1960s. Katherine graduated from Claxton High School in 1974 and attended Swainsboro Technical College after. She was a certified nurse and lovingly pursued her career as a...
Betty Jarriel Stewart
Dec 29, 2023
ELLABELL: Betty Stewart, 83, passed away December 29, 2023 at Bryan County Health and Rehab. She was a native of the Evergreen Community, but moved many times with her husband, Wilton and their children, to accommodate his construction career until they settled down in Ellabell, Georgia where they’ve resided since 2003. Betty loved to cook and take care of people....
Clyda Faye Waters White
Dec 26, 2023
CLAXTON: Clyda Faye Waters White, 85, passed away December 26, 2023, at The Resort at Pooler Health and Rehab. She was born in Claxton, and resided in both Claxton and Savannah. As a child, she attended Union Methodist Church. She loved her little Yorkie, Bella, and always enjoyed eating out, especially if there was seafood on the menu. She was...
Mary Jane Arnold
Dec 26, 2023
CLAXTON: Mary Jane Arnold, 72, passed away December 26, 2023, at her son’s home in Evans County. She was born in Metter but spent most all of her life in Evans County. When Futch’s Fried Chicken was in business, she worked preparing the food to be cooked. Ms. Arnold loved everyone and helped people even if she couldn’t help herself....
Lynn Kilday Strickland
Dec 25, 2023
CLAXTON: Lynn Kilday Strickland, 74, passed away December 25, 2023, at Oxley Park Health and Rehab in Lyons, Ga. Lynn was a native and lifelong resident of Evans County and a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church. She was a former member of the Mother’s Club and worked at the Tippins Bank for many years. Lynn was a...
Lillie Ann Singleton
Dec 17, 2023
CLAXTON: Lillie Ann Singleton, 80, passed away on December 17, 2023. She was of the Pentecostal Faith and a member of Liberty Fellowship Church of God of Prophecy. Lillie Ann enjoyed reading and watching late-night western movies. She will be remembered for the love, strength, and kindness she used to touch the hearts of everyone she met. She was preceded...
Brenda Faith Womble Rushing
Dec 16, 2023
CLAXTON: Brenda Faith Womble Rushing, 64, fell asleep in death on December 16, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving sons and friends. She was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late James Irvin and Helen Jones Womble on May 31, 1959. Brenda graduated from Effingham County High school in 1977 and later earned an associate degree in accounting from...
Willie Thomas "Tommy" Blow
Dec 12, 2023
THOMASVILLE / CLAXTON: Willie Thomas “Tommy” Blow, 55, received his wings December 12, 2023 at his home in Claxton Georgia. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father and grandfather. Tommy graduated from Central High School in 1986. He served in the U.S. Navy for almost 8 years and then became a supervisor for 22 years for FRCSE. Tommy was...
Darell T. Nesmith
Nov 27, 2023
BROOKLET: Darell T. NeSmith, 74, passed away on November 27, 2023. He was a member of Believers Church in Statesboro, Georgia. Darell grew up farming and began to work with Mr. Charles Edwards to become a master electrician. Darell served two years in The United States Army and dedicated thirty-five years working for Meldrim Saw Mill. He had a passion...
Chris W. Murphy
Nov 23, 2023
DAISY: Chris W. Murphy, 59, passed away November 23, 2023 at Evans Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Evans County and was of Baptist Faith, he graduated from Claxton High School in 1982. Chris worked for Georgia Pacific, Claxton Poultry, and several contract jobs. He was preceded in death by his father, Layton “Buddy” Murphy and brother, Frank Murphy....
Gloria O. Cole
Nov 20, 2023
CLAXTON: Gloria Cole, 84, passed away November 20, 2023. She was a native of Tatnall County. Gloria worked for Southern Bell Telephone Company until they closed, then she and her husband, Bill, started a business named “Signs of Impact”. She is preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” David Cole, Sr; parents, Richard and Mami Oglesby; and several siblings....
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