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"Pam" Pamela Jenelle Rhodes
Aug 14, 2023
CLAXTON: Pamela “Pam” Janelle Rhodes, 56, passed away August 14, 2023 at home surrounded by loved ones. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts and spending time with her family. SURVIVORS: husband of thirty-nine years, Steven Otis Rhodes of Claxton, Ga.; sons, Steven Otis (Heather) Rhodes II and Matthew Dillon Rhodes; grandchildren, Amber Nicole Rhodes and Colten Blake Rhodes; mother and...
Michael "Mike" Jackson Burkhalter
Aug 12, 2023
CLAXTON: Michael “Mike” Jackson Burkhalter, 74, passed away August 12, 2023 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents Jack and Polly Burkhalter. SURVIVORS: son, Ryan (Amanda) Burkhalter of Statesboro, Ga.; daughter, Heather Gomez of Statesboro, Ga.; brother, Joe (Brenda) Burkhalter of Cobbtown, Ga.; sister, Cay Quattlebaum (John Farmer) of Milledgeville, Ga.; three grandchildren, Bailey Burkhalter, Logan...
Valerie Bird Deloach
Aug 4, 2023
CLAXTON: Valerie Bird DeLoach, 85, passed away on August 4, 2023 after a brief illness. She was born March 28, 1938 in Aline, Ga. After graduating from Metter High School, she moved to Claxton to work as an operator at the telephone company. She met and married Barney DeLoach with whom she had three sons. She later worked at Claxton...
Jacquelyn Gay McGrady
Aug 1, 2023
CLAXTON: Jacquelyn Gay McGrady, 95, passed away on August 1, 2023, at the Journey Home in Claxton, Georgia. She was a native of Savannah, Georgia, and a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Statesboro. She graduated from Candler Nursing School in 1948. Throughout her 39-year career, Jacquelyn became the Director of Surgical Service at Candler Hospital, Director of Telfair Women’s...
Glen Ervin Westberry
Aug 1, 2023
CATAULA/CLAXTON: Glen Ervin Westberry, 61, passed away peacefully at his home in Cataula, Georgia. He was born in Savannah, Georgia to Ervin Westberry & Elizabeth (Lib) Hendrix Westberry. Glen was a master Electrician where he worked his trade at DP Jones Electrical for 30+ years up until his health declined making him medically retire. He was an outdoors guy that...
Louise Sapp Threatt
Jul 14, 2023
CLAXTON: Mary Louise Sapp Threatt, 84, passed away July 14, 2023, at The Journey Home. She was a lifelong resident of Evans County and a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church for 66 years. After retiring from food service at Rogers Correctional Institute, she became a full-time homemaker. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandma. She enjoyed life to the...
Beverly Oleta Calloway Matteson
Jul 12, 2023
CLAXTON: Beverly Oleta Calloway Matteson, 86, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at Camellia Heath and Rehab. She was a native of Dade County Florida and was of Baptist Faith. Ms. Matteson is a retired Register Nurse. SURVIVORS: son, David (Sandra) Marsh of Collins; daughter, Janet Richardson of Metter; six grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. FUNERAL: service will...
William Byron "Dub" Hawkins
Jul 8, 2023
CLAXTON / ACWORTH: William Byron “Dub” Hawkins, 93, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2023, surrounded by his family and lots of love. Dub was born October 22, 1929, in Lake Providence, Louisiana. His family growing up knew him by his initial, “B”. He not only lived a long life but a full life! He is now rejoicing with his...
Mark Gridley Dement
Jun 26, 2023
BULLOCH COUNTY: Mark Gridley Dement of Bulloch County passed away on June 26, 2023, in Evans County while doing what he loved most- flying. After graduating high school he obtained his fixed wing certificate in 1976. In 1983, he enlisted in the military where he obtained his rotor wing certificate and was an Aeroscout helicopter pilot with the U.S. Air...
Janice A. McGlashan
Jun 25, 2023
CLAXTON: Janice McGlashan, 81, passed away June 25, 2023 at Camellia Health and Rehabilitation. Although she never had children of her own, Janice grew to love all the children at her sister’s Daycare, “MeMa’s”. We smile and imagine she and Tucker T. sharing crayons together in Heaven. Janice was a lady of simplicity - all she ever wanted in life...
Rory T. Hodges
Jun 21, 2023
STATESBORO: Rory T. Hodges, 64, passed away June 21, 2023 at Augusta University Medical Center after a brief illness. Rory was born in Savannah, Georgia, but spent most of his early life in Evans County, later settling with his family in Statesboro for the past twenty-seven years. Rory attended the University of Georgia and Swainsboro Technical College. He worked all...
Beverly "Bev" Edwards Freeman
Jun 18, 2023
CLAXTON: Beverly Edwards Freeman, aged 98 years and cherished by family and friends, passed away on June 18, 2023. It is with profound sadness that we share news of the departure of a remarkable individual who touched the lives of so many during her time with us. While we mourn the loss of a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and...
James Franklin "Buddy" Benton
Jun 5, 2023
BELLVILLE: James Franklin (Buddy) Benton, 86 passed away Monday, June 5, 2023 after a short illness. He was born November 7, 1936 in Duplin County, NC and moved to Georgia with his family in 1940. He retired from the US Army in 1976. He was a man of honor and integrity and had a great love for his family along...
Anna M. Denton
May 25, 2023
CLAXTON: Anna M. Denton, 87, passed away May 25, 2023 at East GA Regional Center, Statesboro, GA. She was a native of Indian Island, Old Town, Maine and Anna was born on the Penobscot Reservation in Maine. She was very proud of her Native American Heritage and was interested in holistic health. She excelled at shopping and loved buying Indian...
David Randall "Randy" Kennedy
May 22, 2023
CLAXTON: David Randall “Randy” Kennedy, 63, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 at Augusta University Medical Center. Randy was a native of Evans County. With the exception of his four years of service in the United States Air Force and work in Cumming, Georgia as a builder, he has lived his entire life in Claxton. He was a member of...
Arthur Lavern Fox
May 21, 2023
CLAXTON: Arthur Fox, 90, passed away May 21, 2023. He was born in Wilford, Indiana, but has resided in Evans County since 1974. After high school, Arthur and his wife, Ester, joined the United States Army. He retired after more than twenty years of service. During that time, Arthur proudly served two tours in Vietnam with no injuries. He also...
Billie Uhlman Strickland
May 20, 2023
CLAXTON: Mrs. Billie Alma Uhlman Strickland, 88, passed peacefully into eternity with her Lord and Savior, at home, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Billie was born at home on April 7, 1935, in Tifton, GA. She graduated from Tifton High School, attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and worked at the University of Georgia while her husband attended school there. She...
Vernon Lanier Anderson
May 19, 2023
EVERGREEN COMMUNITY: Mrs. Vernon Lanier Anderson 97, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother, died peacefully at Willow Pond Assisted Living in Statesboro, on Friday night, May 19, 2023. Vernon was a member of the Evergreen Baptist Church, growing up in the Evergreen Community until her marriage in April 1946, after which she and her husband moved to Savannah....
Ronnie Joe Todd
May 12, 2023
CLAXTON: Ronnie Joe Todd, 73, passed away May 12, 2023 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, GA. After retiring from Borden’s Milk Company and Georgia Department of Corrections, Ronnie Joe jumped into the restaurant business and reopened Mrs. Rogers Restaurant. He spent a lot of time around the tables with a cup of coffee and a group of friends. Friends...
Raymond Reginald DeLoach
May 5, 2023
CLAXTON: Raymond Reginald DeLoach, 81, passed away May 5, 2023 at his home. The Evans County native was a welder for many years and a jack of all trades. He loved spending time with family, playing poker, and sitting in his swing on the porch. Preceded in Death by, wife of 52 years, Yvonna Jean DeLoach parents, Leroy and Lola...
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