The Claxton Enterprise

Fannie Lou?Bryant passed away Monday, February 1 in Jacksonville, Fla. She was born in Claxton, July 15, 1918.
Fannie was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Herman Bryant.
Surviving are one sister, Anne Beasley of Claxton; seven children, James Bryant, Gary (Debbie) Bryant, Regina Bryant, Lucy (John) Girard, Becky (Ed) Moyer, Faye (Brian) Jerome, and Tonu (Tony) Elkins a host of grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 3, 10 a.m. at Parkwood Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Fla. Burial followed at Chapel Hills Memory Gardens.
Hardage Giddens Funeral Homes was in charge of arrangements.

Ellen Eva Lewis Sikes

Ellen Eva Lewis Sikes, 93, passed away February 1 at Candler Hospital. The Bulloch County native had resided in Evans County for many years. She was of Methodist faith and a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence M. Sikes; son, Joseph Cardale, and daughter, Annette N. Scott.
Surviving are four sons and daughters-in-law, Carroll and Ann Sikes of Metter, Swinton Sikes and MeLinda Fox of Metter, Daniel and Laura Sikes of Claxton and David Sikes of Claxton; four daughters and sons-in-law, Edna Ruth and Frank Cowart of Statesboro, LaGale and Howard Briggs of Damascus, Oregon, Mary and Don Lenig of Welches, Oregon and Christia and Darryl Purcell of Colorado Springs, Colorado; 39 grandchildren, numerous great and great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Thursday, February 4, 5-8:00 p.m., at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held Friday, February 5, 11:00 a.m., at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Sikes Chapel Cemetery.
J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Judy Eason Wise

Judy Eason Wise, 78, passed away January 29 at St. Joseph Hospital. The Evans County native was a 1948 graduate of Claxton High School. After graduation, she resided in Jacksonville, Florida, where she was formerly an active member and teacher at the Wesconett United Methodist Church. She retired from CSXT Railroad after 26 years service and then returned to Evans County. She was a member of Eason’s Chapel United Methodist Church.
Judy was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence A. Wise.
Surviving are two sons, Lawrence A. Wise Jr., and Joseph Wise, both of Jacksonville, FL.; one daughter, Susan Wise of Claxton; five brothers, Gerald, Bucky, Paul, Tim and Mark Eason; five sisters, Linda Sikes, Julia Wildes, Gayle Thagard, Martha Jo Davis and Ellen Moncrief; three grandchildren, Lawrence “Larry” A. Wise III, David “DJ” Wise and Alan Dean; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be Sunday, January 31, 5-8:00 p.m., at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Monday, February 1, 11:00 a.m., at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Eason Family Cemetery.
Remembrances may be sent to Humane Society of Evans County, Georgia Inc., P. O. Box 201, Daisy, Ga. 30423; or Eason’s Chapel United Methodist Church Building Fund, c/o Stacy Dees, 79 Wesley Haire Lane, Claxton, Ga. 30417.

James ‘Buck’ Kirkland

Mr. James “Buck” Kirkland, age 81, passed away Thursday January 28 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. The Bulloch County native had lived in Evans County most of his life. He was a farmer and of the Baptist Faith. He loved fishing and playing with his grandchildren.
Mr. Kirkland was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Sandra Kirkland; parents, Maner and Lula Kirkland; daughter, Sandy Kirkland; sister, Lalia Whitaker; great granddaughter, Madison Rose.
He is survived by his daughter, Debbie Kirkland of Bellville; five sons and daughters-in-law, Dwane and Tammy Kirkland of Louiville, KY, Jerry and Jeannie Kirkland of Brunswick, Jimmy and Wilda Kirkland of Reidsville, Roger and Brandie Kirkland of Hagan, Joey Kirkland of Bellville; sisters, Beatrice Blocker of Glennville, Jeanette Rushing of Register, Jean Kicklighter of Claxton, Ann Kirkland of Reidsville; brothers, Loyd Kirkland of Statesboro, Clifford Kirkland of Reidsville, Talmadge Kirkland of Sacramento, CA, Gary Kirkland of Vidalia; 10 grandchildren, three great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will begin 6:00 p.m. Saturday from the Reidsville Chapel.
Funeral Services will be conducted 3:00 p.m., Sunday, January 31 from the Reidsville chapel of Bradley B. Anderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Kenneth Green and Elder Jimmy Haire officiating. Interment will follow in Brewton Cemetery in Hagan.
Pallbearers are Larry Kirkland, Danny Kirkland, Randy Kirkland, Freddie Rushing, Timmy Rushing, and Anthony Kicklighter.
Honorary Pallbearers are Hagan and Reidsville Fire Departments .
Bradley B. Anderson Funeral Home Reidsville Chapel is serving the Kirkland Family.

Gloria Elaine Spivey

Mrs. Gloria Elaine Spivey, 66, of Cochran, died Monday, January 25, surrounded by her family and their prayers.
Mrs. Spivey, daughter of the late C.C. Hendrix Sr. and Lillian M. Allen Hendrix, was born in Macon and had lived in the area all of her life, mostly Macon and Dry Branch. She was a homemaker and proud, strong woman. She was devoted to and proud of her family. She was a member of Congregational Holiness Church of Dry Branch.
Mrs. Spivey was preceded in death by her husband, Morris Alton Spivey Sr. and a daughter, Donna Cherie Boutwell.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, January 28 in the chapel of Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Loretta Faulk officiating. The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m.
Surviving Mrs. Spivey are her son, Johnny Boutwell II and wife Aimee; daughter, Donna Steverson and husband Scott; mother in law, Emma Spivey; grandchildren, Lee Clance, Katheryn Clance, Scott Steverson, Nicole Steverson, Machaelah Steverson, Christine Steverson, Dakota Lewis, Ashleigh Boutwell, Jonathan Boutwell, Lilly Boutwell, Hannah Spivey; sister, Gail Kelly and husband Hurley; brother, C.C. Hendrix Jr. and wife Elizabeth; many many nieces and nephews that will miss her dearly.
Visit www.maconmemorialparkfuneralhome.com to express tributes.
Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

E. Janice Massey

E. Janice Massey, 58, passed away January 24, 2010, at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick.
The Evans County native was a 1969 graduate of Claxton High School. After graduation she attended the Macon School of Nursing where she earned her Registered Nursing degree and later received her BS degree in nursing from Georgia Southern University. She retired July 28, 2009, from 34 years of service at the Evans County Health Department.
Janice was a member of the Hagan United Methodist Church and teacher for the Children’s Sunday School Class. She was the Missions Coordinator and the 2009 United Methodist Women’s President.
She was preceded in death by her father, Wilson Wade (Bill) Gray.
Surviving are her husband of 37 years, Wayne Massey of Claxton; one son and daughter-in-law, Wayne (Bubba) and Tiffany Massey of Claxton; one daughter and son-in-law, Holly and Ken Durrence of Claxton; her mother, Ouida Gray of Claxton; one sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Tom Rhodes of Richmond Hill; grandchildren, Wade Durrence, Walt Durrence and Meredith Massey; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Visitation will be Tuesday, January 26, 5:00 p.m., until, at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 27, 11:00 a.m., at the Hagan United Methodist Church with the Rev. John Ryan officiating. Burial will be in Brewton Cemetery, Hagan, Ga.
Pallbearers will be nephews, Michael Massey, Gray Rhodes, Clark Drury, Will Parker, Luke Durrence and Wade Heath.
Remembrances may be sent to Hagan United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 372, Hagan, Ga. 30429.
Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Joyce Waters Sapp

Joyce Waters Sapp, (Nanny), 77, passed away January 12, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was a member of Eastside Baptist Church, the Ruth Sunday School Class and Young at Heart Ministries. She worked at the Evans County Elementary School as a food service worker for the past 20 years. She was always busy with her church family and most of all she enjoyed helping other people.
Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Sapp, and a granddaughter, Kelsey Sapp.
Surviving are one son, Eric (Darlene) Sapp of Claxton; three daughters, Roxann (Carl) Phillips of Charleston, S.C., Jocelyn (Eddie) Pegram of Charleston, S.C., and Vanessa Horton of Claxton; two sisters, Mary Collins of Claxton and Jackie Lynn of Cobbtown; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Thursday, January 14, 5:00 p.m., until, at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 15, 11:00 a.m., at Eastside Baptist Church with the Rev. Gatus Cheatham officiating. Burial will be in Brewton Cemetery, Hagan, Ga.
Pallbearers will be Tyler Horton, Kylend Butler, Garrith Pegram, Chad Cofield, Justin Frisbee, and Caleb Frisbee.
Honorary pallbearers will be Ruth Sunday School Class members.
Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Carlos ‘Woody’ Brown

Mr. Carlos “Woody” Brown, age 92, of Claxton passed away Wednesday, January 13 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro. The Glynn County native lived in West Palm Beach, Fl. for many years before moving to Claxton four years ago.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years Mrs. Susie Mae Brown.
He is survived by, daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Larry Higgs of Claxton; sons and daughters-in-law, Kennon and Nancy Brown, Ronald and Lynn Padgett, all of West Palm Beach, Fl.; sister, Barbara Williams of Oklahoma; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m. Monday at Bradley B. Anderson Funeral Home, Glennville Chapel.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 19, from the Glennville chapel of Bradley B. Anderson Funeral Home with the Rev. David Hagan officiating. Interment will follow in the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Glennville.
Pallbearers will be Doug Higgs, Chad Brown, Joel Padgett, Shane Brown, Dan Bennett and Brandon VanDeursen.
Bradley B. Anderson Funeral Home, Glennville Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

Gerald Douglas Collins

Gerald Douglas Collins, 31, passed away January 12. He resided in Evans County all of his life and was a carpenter and tile layer.
Surviving are his father and mother, Jerry and Linda Collins of Hagan; one brother, Jon Collins of Macon; one sister and brother-in-law, Karen and Grey Lynn of Manassas; his grandmother, Janie Ruth Purcell; nieces, Laura and Laney; nephew, Covin Lynn; many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Visitation will be Saturday, Jan. 16, 9-11 a.m., at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Saturday, January 16, 11:00 a.m., at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial will be in Brewton Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Tracy Butler, Lindsey Strickland, Michael Smith, Joey Sapp, and Loren Cranford.
J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lorena Jarriel Callaway

Mrs. Lorena Jarriel Callaway, age 85, passed away Tuesday, January 12 in Statesboro. The Tattnall County native had lived in Collins all of her life. She was a homemaker that loved her flowers, fishing and talking. She was a member of Anderson Primitive Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her son in law, Calvin Rushing.
She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Ben H. Callaway of Collins; sons and daughters-in- law, Larry and Peggy Callaway; Johnny and Dianne Callaway. all of Collins; daughters and sons-in- law, Ann Rushing of Claxton, Judy and Larry Lanier of Statesboro, Linda and Bobby Thompson of Bloomingdale; nine grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m. Friday from the funeral home.
Funeral Services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Saturday from the Reidsville chapel of Bradley B. Anderson Funeral Home with Elder Jack Anderson officiating. Interment will follow in the Anderson Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Allen Jenkins, A.J. Jenkins, Shawn Thompson, Steve Duffield, Bruce Duffield and Kortney Hendrix.
Bradley B. Anderson Funeral Home Reidsville Chapel is serving the Callaway family.

Judith (Judy) Ware Oliver

Judith (Judy) Ware Oliver, 63, passed away January 3 at Candler Hospital in Savannah. A native of Barnesville, Georgia, Judy lived in Evans County since 1969 and attended the First United Methodist Church of Claxton. In 2004, Judy retired from the Evans County Department of Family and Children Services after 35 years of service. She was a graduate of Georgia Southern College. Judy served as a dedicated volunteer for the Occupational Advisory Committee of Ogeechee Technical College; the Region V Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Addictive Diseases Planning Board and various other community service organizations. She enjoyed traveling, watching movies, shopping and spending time with her beloved family and friends.
Surviving are her husband of 41 years, John P. Oliver of Claxton; one son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Maria Oliver of Statesboro; her one-year-old granddaughter, Mia; one sister, Susan (Tony) Byars of Barnesville, Ga.; two brothers, Mike (Page) Ware of Stone Mountain, Ga., and Gary (Missy) Ware of Milner, Ga.; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation is Tuesday, Jan. 5, 5-8:00 p.m., at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Jan. 6, 11:00 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church in Claxton. Burial will be in Lamar Memory Gardens, Barnesville, Ga., 4:00 p.m.
Remembrances may be sent to the First United Methodist Church, 401 W. Main St., Claxton, Ga. 30417; or Evans County C.A.R.E.S., P. O. Box 186, Claxton, Ga. 30417.
J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Paul Carutha Barnard

Paul Carutha Barnard, 72, passed away January 5 at his residence in Jesup, Ga. The Evans County native resided in Jesup for the past 10 years. He was of Baptist faith and served two tours in the Vietnam War. He retired from the Georgia Department of Corrections after 14 years service.
Surviving are his wife, Doris Knight Barnard of Jesup; two sons, Paul Edward (Letha) Barnard of Jesup and Kenneth E. Barnard of Statesboro; two daughters, Betty Jean (Kenneth) Morgan of Reidsville and Penny (Greg) Davis of Reidsville; three sisters, Diane (Louie) Hightower of Reidsville, Sherrill Richardson of Claxton and Wanda (David) Morris of Claxton; eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Thursday, January 7, 6-8 p.m., at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 8, 11:00 a.m., at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Glennville, Ga.
Remembrances may be sent to Hospice of choice or American Diabetes Association, 5105 Paulsen St., Savannah, Ga., 31405.
J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Maggie A. Harper

Funeral services were held on Saturday, December 26, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. for Mrs. Maggie A. Harper, 90, at Smith Chapel Holiness Church with Elder Herbert Garvin presiding and Bishop Louis Hill delivering the eulogy.
"Aunt Sula" died on December 19, 2009 at her home after a short illness. She was born on October 21, 1919 to the late Mary Moody. A lifelong resident of Claxton, Georgia, Maggie received much of her formal education in the Evans County school system and at Dorcherster Academy in Midway, Georgia where she received training in nursing. Maggie served the Charlton Grove community as a teacher and later in life entered the profession of nursing where she worked until she retired.
Mrs. Harper became a member of Smith Chapel Holiness Church in Hagan, Georgia and served there faithfully for many years.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Moody; three brothers, Leroy Moody, James Moody and Waymon Moody and one sister, Willie Mae Brown Hagan.
She leaves to cherish her memory: eight nephews, Norman Brown, Earnest Brown, Alfonso Brown, John Brown, Sylvester Moody, Melvin Moody, Waymon Moody and Fred Moody; eight nieces, Helen Clark, Freddie Mae Lewis, Leila Brooks, Annie Ruth Barnes, Vera Holt, Mary Lee Mackey, Barbara Sallie and Tara Mainer; one sister-in-law, Sally Moody.
Moody's Funeral Home of Claxton, Georgia was in charge of arrangements.

Ruby Doris Threet

Ruby Doris Threet, 78, passed away Wednesday December 23 at Evans Memorial Hospital. The Evans County native was a charter member of Bible Holiness Church of Hagan. She was a housewife.
Mrs. Threet was preceded in death by her husband Arthur Threet of 41 years.
Surviving are her daughter, Martha Strickland of Claxton; one son, Ron (Amy) Smith of Claxton; two nieces, Connie (Avery) Hendrix and Joyce (Pratt) Lockwood of Hagan; two grandchildren, Aylissa and Olivia Smith of Claxton; several great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday, 2:00 p.m. at Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home. Burial was in Brewton Cemetery
J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Sybil Elizabeth Hess Coleman

Sybil Elizabeth Hess Coleman, 83, of Cobbtown died Sunday, December 20 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro. She was born in Oglethorpe County, one of ten children, to Louis and Mattie Hess. Sybil was a graduate of Lyons High School, a homemaker and a seamstress at a clothing manufacturer for many years. Her hobbies were her family, her church, doing for others and filling her freezer from the vegetable garden her husband grew on their farm.
Sybil was a faithful member of the Connors Baptist Churchfor over 65 years, serving as Sunday school teacher, singing in the choir, serving on the cemetery committee and other offices.
She was preceded in death by her parents, six siblings and the love of her life, her husband of 54 years, Robert Coleman.
Survivors are three daughters and sons-in-law, June and David DeLoach of Bellville, Joyce and Leonard Collins of Hilton Head, SC, and Debbie and Rick Knight of N. Augusta, SC; a brother, Billy Hess of Cobbtown; two sisters, Betty Williams of Cobbtown and Nell Bowen of Langley, SC; grandchildren, Grant DeLoach of Statesboro, Clay (Sara) Collins of Savannah, Dana (Kelly) Meyer of Savannah, Tiffany (Tim) Walker of Lexington, SC and Christopher Knight of N. Augusta, SC; six great grandchildren, Morgan and Cole Meyer, Sloan Collins, Tyler, Thomas and Tanner Walker; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2:00 p.m., at Kennedy Funeral Homes, Cobbtown Chapel with the Rev. Carl Ledbetter officiating. Burial was in the Connors Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Larry Johnson, Grant DeLoach, Clay Collins, Chris Knight, Gene Williams, Clint Williams, Marty Harper, Gene Coleman and Greg Hess.
Remembrances may be made to the Ogeechee Area Hospice, P.O. Box 531, Statesboro, Ga. 30459.
Kennedy Funeral Homes, Cobbtown Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

Bobby K. Purcell

Mr. Bobby K. Purcell, age 81, died Tuesday morning, Dec. 1 at his home while under the care of his family and Hospice Savannah. Mr. Purcell was a 1946 graduate of Bryan County High School and attended Georgia Southern College. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served two tours of duty. Mr. Purcell received the WWII Victory Medal, the Germany Occupation Medal (1946-1947) and the Japan Occupation Medal (1950- 1952). He was a former employee of the State Highway Department, owned and operated the Ford dealership in Pembroke for over 19 years, retired from Liberty Memorial Hospital as maintenance supervisor, and was a member of Pembroke First Baptist Church for 70 years.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Wynelle Henderson Purcell; two sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Debra Purcell of Claxton and Owen and Cindy Purcell of Pembroke; five adored grandchildren, Lauren, Katie, Bobby, Maggie and Zachary.
Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Flanders Morrison Funeral Home with Dr. Brad Butler and Elder Spencer Moore officiating. Burial was in Northside Cemetery.
Flandersmorrisonfuneralhome.com was in charge of arrangements.

Susie Mae Padgett Brown

Mrs. Susie Mae Padgett Brown, age 91 of Claxton, passed away Saturday at her residence under the care of her family and Georgia Home Health Care Hospice. The Ft. Pierce native had lived in West Palm Beach, Fl. for many years, moving to Claxton four years ago. She was a homemaker.
Surviving are her husband of 70 years, Mr. Elwood Brown of Claxton; daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Larry Higgs of Claxton; sons and daughters-in-law, Kennon and Nancy Brown, Ronald and Lynn Padgett, all of West Palm Beach; brother and sister-in-law, Leroy and Marlene Padgett of Melbourne, Fl.; eight grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 8, 2009 from the Glennville Chapel of Bradley B. Anderson Funeral Home with the Rev. David Hagan officiating. Interment will follow in the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Glennville.
Pallbearers were Doug Higgs, Chad Brown, Joel Padgett, Shane Brown, Dan Bennett, and Brandon VanDeursen.
Bradley B. Anderson Funeral Home, Glennville Chapel is serving the Brown family.

Joyce Holland Sapp

Joyce Holland Sapp, 67, passed away December 1, 2009, at Candler Hospital. The Tattnall County native attended Union Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Delmas Sapp and her mother, Lois Anderson.
Surviving are two sons, Al (Carol) Carlisle of Bulloch County and Wayne (Michele) Pittman of Claxton; two daughters, Cindy Alba of Claxton, Billie Jean (Charles) Weathers of Claxton; one sister, Eunice Rountree of Bloomingdale; five grandchildren, April Smiley, Maria Lorenzo, Jose Alba, Charles and William Weathers, all of Claxton; one niece, Debbie Rountree Rogers and one nephew, Derrell Rountree.
Funeral services were held Friday, December 4, 11:00 a.m., at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Anderson Cemetery.
J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Lonnie Stafford Jr.

Mr. Lonnie Stafford Jr., 41, died Thursday, November 19 at home.
Mr. Stafford is survived by his father Junior L. Stafford of Claxton; his fiancé, Tracy Hagan of Pembroke; a daughter, Samantha J. Stafford of Pembroke.
Visitation was Saturday November 21 from 1-3 p.m. at the funeral home. Graveside services were at 3 p.m. at Northside Cemetery in Pembroke.
Flanders Morrison Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. www.flandersmorrisonfuneralhome.com.

Hubert Lewis

Hubert Lewis, 83, passed away November 29 at his residence. The Evans County native was a member of Union United Methodist Church. He was a retired iron worker from Local Union 709.
Surviving are his wife, Helen Margaret Lewis of Claxton; two daughters, Karen (Gary) Wasdin of Bloomingdale and Janice Kentfield of Hinesville; one brother, Leman Lewis of Bloomingdale; five grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation is Monday, November 30, 5-8 p.m., at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 1, 2:00 p.m., at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles Fiveash officiating. Burial will be in Union United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Brian Durrence, Andy Durrence, Miley Cowart, Bobby Cowart, Chris Cowart and Kenny Avant.
J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Marjorie K. Rogers

Marjorie K. Rogers, 90, passed away November 25 at The Griffin House in Claxton. Her childhood years were spent in Collins, Georgia, but she has resided in Evans County for over 70 years. She was one of the first members of Eastside Baptist Church where she taught children's Sunday School and served as the church librarian for many years. She was also a former member of the Gideon's Auxiliary.
Mrs. Rogers was preceded in death by her loving husband, Raleigh Rogers.
Surviving are one son, Pharis Rogers of Claxton; one daughter and son-in-law, LaDonna and Jimmy Tucker of Claxton; two grandchildren, Matt and Leslie Tucker of Claxton, and Christy and CA Dyson of Ellabell; one great-grandson, Tucker Dyson of Ellabell; many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Saturday, November 28, 11:00 a.m., at Eastside Baptist Church sanctuary. Burialwas in Brewton Cemetery.
Remembrances may be sent to Eastside Baptist Church Building Fund, 108 S. Peters Street, Claxton, Ga., 30417; or Brewton Cemetery Fund, P. O. Box 978, Claxton, Ga. 30417.
J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mary Frances Creech Brough

Mrs. Mary Frances Creech Brough of Tucker, Ga., entered into eternal rest November 15. Born December 15, 1919 to Robert Manley and Mary Alice Sikes Creech of Claxton, Mary Frances graduated from Claxton High School in the class of 1938. She lived in Savannah and worked for the Savannah and Atlanta Railroad as a secretary. On October 6, 1963 she married Jim?Brough and moved to Alexandria, Va., and North Augusta, S.C., and Tucker, Ga.
She was a Christian and an active member of Embry Hills United Methodist Church in Atlanta.
She joins three sisters and four brothers in eternal life.
Surviving are her husband of 46 years, Jim?Brough; sisters, Myrtle Edenfield of Atlanta, Gloria Denny of Sandy Springs; a host of nieces and nephews that were very special to her.
Services were held for her at the church at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 18 with the Rev. Mark Sargeant officiaitng.
Graveside services were in Brewton Cemetery, Hagan, at 11 a.m., Thursday, November 19
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tattnall County Campgrounds, Attn: Josh Brown, 6537 Ga. Hwy. 169, Claxton, Ga. 30417, or Embry Hills United Methodist Church, 3304 Henderson Mill Rd., Atlanta, Ga.
J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Linda Elaine Medlin Emanuel

Linda Elaine Medlin Emanuel, 57, of Daisy, passed away Friday, November 20 at her residence. A native of Evans County, Elaine lived most of her life in Daisy. She was a homemaker and loved spending time with her grandson whom she adored dearly.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Skinner and her parents, Lee and Helen Medlin.
Surviving are a daughter, Danielle Deal of Daisy; three sons, Junior Lee (Brandy) Emanuel of Batesville, AR, Jesse Emanuel of Claxton, Curtis Skinner (Amber Hall) of Daisy; one sister, Carolyn Hutto of Daisy; three brothers, Robert Medlin of Jenkins County, Wayne Medlin of Reidsville, Jimmy Medlin of Statesboro; four grandchildren, River White, Lucky Emanuel, Emily Skinner and Brian Christopher Deal Jr.; numerous nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, November 24, 6-8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 25, 2 p.m. from the Glennville Chapel of Bradley B. Anderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Andrew Nelms and the Rev. Daryl Harn officiating.
Interment will follow at the Anderson Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Brian Deal, Jimmy Medlin, J.R. Emanuel, Jeremy DeLoach, Jackie DeLoach, and Heath Strickland.
Bradley B. Anderson Funeral Home, Glennville Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Wilton Reppard Threatt

Wilton Reppard Threatt, 79, passed away November 17 at his residence, after a long illness, under the care of Ogeechee Hospice.
The Evans County native was a member and Deacon of Rehoboth Missionary Baptist Church. He was a Korean War Veteran, was awarded Farm Family of the Year and was one of the original members of the Claxton Wildlife Club. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and his church family. He was avid about fishing, coon hunting and tending his farm and animals.
Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Louise Threatt of Claxton; two sons, Kenny (Barbara) Threatt and Norman Threatt, all of Claxton; three daughters, Tammi (Danny) Woodrum of Statesboro, Wendy (Steve) Boatright and Jeannie (Lee) Burkhalter, both of Claxton; one brother-in-law, Howard Hughes of Savannah; one sister, Versie Cribbs of Claxton; eight grandchildren, Heidi (Robbie) Barnard, Matthew (Valerie) Woodrum, Amanda (Brad) Black, Daniel Threatt, Brooke Boatright, Callie Boatright, Becky (Josh) Havener and Maggie Burkhalter; five great-grandchildren, Libby Black, Emily Barnard, Alana Barnard, Hallie Havener and Adisyn Havener; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Thursday, November 19, 5:00 p.m. until, at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 20, 2:00 p.m., at Rehoboth Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. David Hagan and Eld. John Scott officiating.
Burial will be in Threatt Family Cemetery, Wilton Threatt Rd., Claxton.
Pallbearers will be Marty Gilbreth, Marty Daniel, Marty Thompson, Barry Anderson, Derrell Anderson, Shane Blalock, Alan Sikes and Robert Noggle.
Honorary pallbearers will be deacons of Rehoboth Missionary Baptist Church and Edward Blalock.
Remembrances may be sent to Rehoboth Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund, 2331 Campground Rd., Claxton, Ga. 30417; or Ogeechee Area Hospice, P. O. Box 531, Statesboro, Ga., 30458.
J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Jo Smith Fetzer

Mary Jo Smith Fetzer passed away on November 9. Jo was born in Savannah, Georgia, on November 17, 1935, the child of Leon and Nancy Smith, who preceded her in death.
Jo graduated from Claxton High School, attended The University of Georgia and graduated from the Ringling School of Art and Design. She began her career as an Art Director at WSAV-TV and continued at WGTV, the public broadcasting station at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education in Athens.
In the fall of 1962, she helped launch WCIV-TV, Channel 4, in Charleston. There, Jo’s talent as an artist and her delightful wit helped create much joy and laughter for staff and viewers alike. Many Charlestonians will remember her as the zany “Auntie Bellum.” After 10 years at Channel 4, Jo left to work as a free-lance artist and in 1977 joined the staff of the Charleston Museum. As the museum’s graphic artist and exhibit specialist, Jo was key in exhibit design and production; she painted dioramas for natural history specimens, produced publicity materials and kept the museum staff laughing. She also donated a number of items to the museum’s collection, a group of items that might not have been saved otherwise and that speak to her wide range of interests and her generosity. Jo loved the museum and contributed in so many ways, especially through her humor and her compassion.
After her retirement from the museum in November of 1999, Jo devoted her time to her family, her friends and her beloved pets. Despite many health battles, she never failed to keep her sense of humor and her bright outlook. For those who knew and loved Jo, a light is gone from our lives; but the memories will still bring laughter.
Surviving are her sister, Gloria Smith Overstreet and husband, Donald; her nieces, Linda A. Thomas and Claire T. Boinest and husband, Edward; a nephew, Michael L. Thomas; a great-niece, Haley Smith Boinest and a great-nephew, Edward H. “Chip” Boinest IV.
A Memorial Service will be held graveside, Thursday, November 19, 11:00 a.m., at Greenwich Cemetery in Savannah.
Remembrances may be sent to Pet Helpers, 1447 Folly Rd., Charleston, S.C. 29412; or the Lowcountry Food Bank, 2864 Azalea Dr., North Charleston, S.C. 29405.
J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Waldo Brown

Mr. Waldo Brown, a resident of Hagan, passed away on Tuesday, November 3 at the age of 101. Waldo was born on March 8, 1908 to the late Maggie (Bacon) Brown and Kaiser Brown. He was the oldest of six sons and two daughters. Waldo's homegoing service was held on Saturday, November 7 at Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church. Waldo was well-known throughout the community and will be truly missed.
He is survived by his nephew/son, Jimmy Lee Brown of Hagan; grandniece/granddaughter, Nicole Brown of Alpharetta; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Maretha Brown of Hagan; a host of nieces and nephews, (Brown) Herman, Bernice, Norman, Helen, Leigh, Freddie Mae, Mary, Ernest, John, Alfonso, Donnita, Margie, Gwen, Sharon, Kathy, Lisa, Debra, Rocherry and LaTrell, and (Oglesby) Edward, Charles, Adolphus, Lavon and Peggy and a host of grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins and friends.
Waldo was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Mrs. Donnie (Hagan) Brown, as well as his siblings.

Glenn ‘Curtis Hendrix

Glenn ‘Curtis’ Hendrix, 52, passed away November 11 at Evans Memorial Hospital after a long illness. The Evans County native attended the Evans County School system and Eastside Baptist Church. He was an avid hunter and gun enthusiast.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Blanche Hendrix.
Surviving are two brothers, Sammy (Gail) Hendrix of Glennville and Edwin Hendrix of Hagan; three sisters, Iola (Junior) Conley of Hagan, Ann (Bill) Young of Claxton, and Gloria (Colon) Hendrix of Nevils; special companion, Margie Bowen of KY; step-daughter, Marie Bowen of KY; special caretaker and friend, Kenny Croft of Claxton; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Friday, November 13, 2:00 p.m., at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.
Memorial services will be held Friday, November 13, 3:00 p.m., at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home Chapel. The family will have a private interment at a later date.
J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

David H. Strickland

David H. Strickland, 82, passed away November 9 at St. Joseph Hospital. He was a native and life long resident of Evans County except for the time he was in the Korean War. He was one of the original members of the Evans County Wildlife Club and served on the club board. He was a member of the Daisy United Methodist Church and the Men??s Prayer Breakfast Group. He worked at C & C Farms as a plant superintendent and before retiring he worked for Claxton Poultry Farms.
Mr. Strickland was preceded in death by his parents, Clint and Mittie Strickland; two brothers, Henry and CC Strickland; and one sister, Versie Jones.
Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Martha Futch Strickland of Claxton; one son, David (Cindy) Strickland of Claxton; one daughter, Becky (Eddie) Skeens of Glennville; a nephew he raised, Jason Futch of TN; one brother, Joe G. Strickland (Annette) of Claxton; two sisters, Dicy Williams of Statesboro and Grace Sapp (Howell) of Claxton; five grandchildren, Angela (Ty) Swindell, Ashley and Andrew Strickland, Tiffanie and Lacie Skeens; two great-grandchildren, Tyson and Addison Swindell; and several other nieces and nephews.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Men’s Prayer Breakfast Group.
Visitation will be Tuesday, November 10, 6:00 until, at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 11, 11:00 a.m., at Daisy United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Brewton Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made to Brewton Cemetery Fund, P. O. Box 978, Claxton, Ga. 30417; or Daisy U.M. Church Family Life Center, P. O. Box 106, Daisy, Ga. 30423.
J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Bessie D. Tippins

Bessie D. Tippins, 95, was lovingly welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 6. Bessie was born June 25, 1914, to Marcus and Janie Groover Dukes. She was a lifelong resident of Evans County and an active member of Antioch Baptist Church. She was the only surviving member of the Claxton High School class of 1932. She exemplified love, faithfulness and dedication to her family and friends and was loved by many for her compassion and generosity.
In addition to working at Southeastern Shipyard in Savannah during WWII, she also worked at Womble’s Bakery and the Allied Store. Bessie was most proud of her work at Evans Memorial Hospital as a nurses aid until retirement in her seventies.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Charlie G. Tippins; a son, Michael H. Tippins; three infants, Rosalyn, Janice and Charles; three sisters, Minnie Beasley, Lois Roberts and Madeline Krebs; one brother, Willie Dukes.
Surviving are one son, C. Gary (Nancy) Tippins Sr. of Claxton; two daughters, Charlene Conley and Wilma Celeste of Daisy; a very special great granddaughter, Heather Bennett of Daisy; two half-brothers, Delaine Dukes of Daisy and Jerry Dukes of Tenn.; seven grandchildren, Donna Cannon, Connie Strickland, Charles G. Tippins Jr., Anthony Tippins, Traci Tippins, Mark Jones and Patrick Jones; nine great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, November 9, 11 a.m. at Antioch Baptist Church with Dr. Tab Smith and the Rev. Kenny Edwards officiating. Burial was in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Charles Tippins Jr., Anthony Tippins, Patrick Jones, Kegan Jones, Brett Tippins, and Kendall Kight.
Honorary pallbearers were the Home Health Care employees, deacons of Antioch Baptist Church, Frankie Conley, Fred Daniel and Dr. Jessie Scott.
Remembrances may be sent to Evans County C.A.R.E.S., P.O. Box 186, Claxton, Ga. 30417, or Ogeechee Hospice, P.O. Box 531, Statesboro, Ga. 30459.
J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Fernando Hernandez Sr.

Fernando Hernandez Sr. 47, passed away Thursday, November 5 at Evans Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He was employed by J & J Greenhouses and had been working there for l6 years.
Surviving are two sons, Angel Hernandez and Fernando Hernandez Jr., both of Claxton; two daughters, Yesenia Hernandez of Sturgis, Michigan, Brandie Hernandez of Hopkins, S. C.; four brothers, Raynaldo Hernandez Sr. of Claxton, Joe Hernandez of Windfall, In., Raymone Hernandez of Windfall, In., Armondo Hernandez of Windfall, In.; one sister, Juana Hernandez of Weslaco, Texas; several nieces and nephews and one grandchild, Shawn Perez of Michigan.
Visitation will be Thursday, November 12, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 13, 10:00 a.m., at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Brewton Cemetery.
Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Joyce Ann Griffis

Joyce Ann Griffis Scarboro, 52, died Tuesday, November 2 at her residence in Glennville. The Evans County native had lived in this area for many years and was a U.S. Navy Veteran. She was a registered nurse and worked for many years at Bulloch Memorial Hospital, Georgia State Prison,?Smith State Prison, and various area nursing homes and detention centers. She was a member of Daisy United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her stepfather, Johnny Hendrix; stepmother, Jeanette Hendrix; daughter, Ashley Lee Scarboro, and brother, Roy Griffis.
Surviving are her husband, Gary Scarboro of Glennville; children, Stacey Scarboro of Claxton, Heather Scarboro of Claxton, and Shad Scarboro of Wayne, Pennsylvania; mother, Jacqueline Kicklighter of Claxton; grandchildren, Thomas and Stephen Scarboro.
Funeral services will be held 3:30 p.m., Thursday, November 5 from the chapel of Brannen-Kennedy Funeral Home with the Rev.?Rick Cason officiating. Burial followed in Bull Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
Brannen-Kennedy Funeral Home, Glennville Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

SGM (retired) James Thomas Sr.

SGM (retired) James Thomas Sr., 58, passed away Friday, October 16. The Gadsen County, Florida native had lived in this area for many years. James lived and enjoyed life to the fullest and was a friend to all. He was retired from the U.S. Army as a Sergeant Major after 32 years of service, serving during the Vietnam and Desert Storm era. He received many awards to include: Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross United Citation with Palm, Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Medial Unit Citation, expert marksmanship, sharpshooter marksmanship and many other awards. He was employed at Ft. Stewart with The Logistics Company.
Surviving are two sons, Trevor T. Thomas Sr. (Karen Yvette) of Fort Drum, N.Y., James Thomas Jr. of Statesboro; three daughters, Felecia Thomas of Columbus, Songa D. Jones and Nkenge A. Cruz (Romanuel), all of Stone Mountain, Ga.; 11 grandchildren, Quinntirra Thomas, Trevor Thomas Jr., Kwanzani Thomas, N’Kenga Thomas, Joshua Thomas, Rachael Thomas, Terry Potts, Dexter Potts, Ashley Small, J. Rashad Small, Nkarra Thompson; great grandchildren, Shayla Thomas; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and sorrowing friends.
Funeral services were held 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 24 from the chapel of Brannen-Kennedy Funeral Home. Burial was in Mt. Zion AME church cemetery in?Havana, Florida at 11 a.m. Oct. 26 with full military honors.
Brannen-Kennedy Funeral Home of Glennville and Bradwell Mortuary of Quincy, Florida were in charge of arrangements.

Alfred Richard ‘Dick’ Knop

Alfred Richard ‘Dick’ Knop age 81, passed away Monday October 19 at Candler Hospital in Savannah after a brief illness. Dick was born May 17, 1928 to Alfred and Adele Knop in Milwaukie, WI. He was a U.S. Army Lieutenant having served in the Korean Conflict. His career with Amoco Oil took him through many states during his 33 years with the company up until his retirement in 1985. He moved to Claxton seven years ago and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Claxton.
Mr. Knop was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother Robert L. Knop.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Bobbie Thigpen Knop of Claxton; three sons, Richard C. Knop and his wife Karen of Cummings, Ga., Peter J. Knop of Beaver Dam, WI, Keith E. Knop of Tallahassee, Fla.; two daughters, Katherine Stouthamer and her husband Jeff of Brookfield, WI; Julie E. Knop of Roswell, Ga.; two brothers, Carl R. Knop and his wife, Sandra of Waupaca, WI; William Knop of Columbus, OH; four grandchildren, one great grandson, several nieces and nephews also survive.
Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m. Thursday from the Bradley B. Anderson Funeral Home of Reidsville.
Memorial services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 23, from the First United Methodist Church of Claxton with the Rev. Wayne DeFore officiating. Internment will be private at the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Glennville.
Memorials may be given to the First United Methodist Church of Claxton
Bradley B. Anderson Funeral Home of Reidsville is serving the Knop family.

Tony Alan Fennell

Mr. Tony Alan Fennell passed away October 15. Mr. Fennell was born in Upson County to the late William Fennell and Elizabeth Rutledge Fennell. Tony served his country in the United States Army and was retired from Robins Air Force Base where he worked in aircraft sheet metal. He was a devoted husband, best friend, brother, cousin, and grandfather and will be sadly missed by his family and all who knew him.
His memory will forever be cherished by his wife of 21 years, Susan Fennell; daughters, Tamara Fennell (Joey), Toni Borum (Jason), and Amanda Dasher (Roman); two grandsons, Austin Moore and Wyatt Dasher; sister, Jackie Moriarty (Bob); nephew and niece, Kristen and Justin Moriarty; brother, William T. Fennell; best friend and cousin, Sidney Fergerson (Ilene).
The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Sunday evening at the funeral home and may be contacted at the residence of Toni and Jason Borum, 106 Brandon Way Macon, Ga. 31210.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 19. Interment will follow in Macon Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Justin Moriarty officiating.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Heartland Hospice, 115 Arkwright Landing, Macon, Ga. 31210 or to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Association, 1332 N. Halsted St., Suite 201, Chicago, IL 60642-2642.
Snows Memorial Chapel, Pio Nono Ave. is in charge of arrangements.

Dilworth O’Neal Beasley

Dilworth O'Neal Beasley, 85, passed away September 29, at his home.
He was an Evans County native and life long member of Sikes Chapel. He served in WWII as a Marine. He was owner and operator of Beasley Service Station for 34 years and was a farmer.
Surviving are his loving wife, Anne McCall Beasley of Claxton, who together would have celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary on November 5; two daughters and a son-in-law, Suzanne B. Lindberg of Kennesaw, GA., and Nancy B. and Paul Ursrey of Hoboken, GA; one brother, Daniel Beasley of Hinesville, GA; one sister, Geraldine B. Beegle of Atlanta, GA; two grandchildren, Larry and Laurie Lindberg and Anna- Marie Ursrey; two great-grandchildren, Braelynn and Emily Lindberg; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation is Wednesday, September 30, 6-8 p.m., at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 1, 2:00 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church.
Burial will be in Sikes Chapel Cemetery.
Remembrances can be made to Evans County C.A.R.E.S., P. O. Box 186, Claxton, Ga., 30417.
J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Barbara Dalby Lewis

Mrs. Barbara Dalby Lewis, 69, passed away Tuesday, September 22. Mrs. Lewis was a native of Chrisfield, Maryland. She was the daughter of the late Handy Powatan Dalby and Hilda Broughton Dalby. Mrs. Lewis had lived in Milledgeville since 1989. She was a registered nurse retired from the Georgia War Veterans Home. Mrs. Lewis was a pastor’s wife serving with her husband in five churches in Georgia including Sinclair Baptist Church and Lakeside Baptist Church in Milledgeville.
She is survived by her husband, Rev. Paul Lewis of Milledgeville; one daughter Dawn (Danny) McDonald of Hope Mills, N.C.; one son, Rev. Richie (Elena) Lewis of Gadsden, AL; two sisters, Rhoda (Ralph) Young of Parksley, VA and Hilda Mae Mears of Raleigh, N.C.; five grandchildren, Brandon Lewis, Watson Lewis, Elise Lewis, Nathan McDonald, and Morgan McDonald.
Funeral Services were conducted, Thursday, September 24, 3 p.m. in the Lakeside Baptist Church with the Rev. Paul Lewis, the Rev. Richie Lewis and the Rev. Tim Oliver officiating. Interment followed in Baldwin Memorial Gardens.
Williams Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Joyce Andrews Ware

Mrs. Joyce Andrews Ware, 86, of Barnesville, passed away Monday, September 14, while residing in an Upson County healthcare facility.
A native of Brisbane, Australia, Mrs. Ware had made her home in Lamar County for most of her life.
Mrs. Ware had previously worked as a seamstress for the William Carter Company, and had retired as a paraprofessional from the Lamar County Board of Education. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Barnesville.
In her early life, Mrs. Ware found a love for tennis. By the age of 12, she had become the women’s champion in Queensland, Australia. This career was cut short at the onset of WWII, but she never lost her love for the game. Her tennis was second only to spending time with her family.
Daughter of the late George Andrews and the late Isabella Fennell Andrews, she was also preceded in death by her husband, William Michael Ware Sr.
Survivors include two daughters, Judy (John) Oliver of Claxton and Susan (Tony) Byars of Barnesville; two sons, Mike (Page) Ware of Stone Mountain and Gary (Missy) Ware of Milner; five grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, four step-great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were held Wednesday, September 16 in the chapel of Williams Funeral Home with the Rev. John Norman officiating. Interment was in Lamar Memory Gardens.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the FERST Foundation of Lamar County, c/o Kelly Hughes, Lamar County Library, 401 Thomaston Street, Barnesville, Ga. 30204.
Williams Funeral Home of Barnesville was in charge of arrangements.

Ethel L. Thomas

Ethel L. Thomas, 88, passed away September 22 at Camellia Nursing Home. She was a native of Greensboro, Ga., but had resided in Evans County for most of her life.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph E. Thomas Jr.
Surviving are one daughter, Myrtle Elizabeth Eubanks of Augusta; one son, Larry Shelton Eubanks of Augusta; eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be September 24, 1:00 p.m., at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held September 24, 2:00 p.m., at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Union Church Cemetery, Bulloch County, Ga.
J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Kyler Allen Stanfield

Kyler Allen Stanfield, angelic infant son of Allen and Lori Stanfield, passed away September 19.
Surviving are his loving parents, Allen and Lori Stanfield of Claxton; a sister, Lacey Stanfield of Claxton; maternal grandparents, Jerris and the late Tyson Waller of Claxton; paternal grandparents, Margaret and the late Larry Stanfield of Claxton; maternal great-grandparents, Hilda and the late Erie Sapp of Claxton; paternal great-grandparents, Essie Mae and the late Bob Cochran of Bulloch County; maternal aunt and uncle, Wendy and Shayne Griffaw of Claxton and cousins, Tyson, Grayson and Addyson Griffaw; paternal aunt and uncles, Gilbert and Nancy Lanier of McCrae and cousins, Thomas Funderburke and Rachael Lanier; Glenn and Sonya Lanier of Claxton and cousins, Ashton, Austin and Alicia Lanier; Renee and Joe Howell of Ellabell and cousins, Little Joe and Jenna Howell; Joe Stanfield of Spain and cousin, Selena Stanfield; Jeff and Jackie Stanfield of Warner Robbins and cousin, Andrew Stanfield.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, September 22, 2009, at Ephasus Church Cemetery.
J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Marion Collins Anderson

Marion Collins Anderson, 85, of Claxton, died Thursday, September 17 at NorthSpring Assisted Living Home in Claxton, under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice. A lifelong resident of Evans County, she was employed with the family business, Baggett’s IGA, until 1979. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Claxton and was a homemaker. Mrs. Anderson was a 1941 graduate of Claxton High School.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll M. Anderson; parents, Dean and Pauline Collins; and sister, June Collins DeLoach.
Surviving are a son, Carroll F. Anderson and wife Vicki; daughter, Pam Peace and husband Mickey of Claxton; grandchildren, Michelle P. Parker, of Glennville, Dr. Brent Anderson, of Nashville, TN, Brooke A. Walker, of Los Angeles, CA, Jessica Peace of Atlanta, Chelsea Anderson of Athens, and Joy P. Meadows of Clarkston; five great grandchildren, Andrew and Brandon Parker of Glennville, Owen Anderson of Nashville, TN, Kate Walker of Los Angeles, CA and Noah Meadows of Clarkston.
Visitation will be held Saturday, 6-8 p.m. at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, September 20, 2 p.m. at The First Baptist Church in Claxton with the Rev. Dan Hughes officiating. Interment will follow at Brewton Cemetery in Hagan.
Pallbearers will be Dr. Brent Anderson, Scott Parker, Andrew Parker, Larry Anderson, Frank Henry, and Darry Anderson.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Claxton, P.O. Box 607, Claxton, Ga. 30417; Evans County Cares, P.O. Box 186, Claxton, Ga. 30417; or Brewton Cemetery, c/o Betty D. Edwards, 816 W. Main St., Claxton, Ga. 30417.
J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Edith Brunson Meeks

Mrs. Edith Brunson Meeks, age 97, died Tuesday, September 15 at the East Georgia Regional Medical Center. The native and lifelong resident of Bulloch County was a 1929 honor graduate of Register High School, and a 1934 graduate of South Georgia Teacher’s College (now Georgia Southern University). She began teaching at the Canoochee School in Evans County, and was a homemaker and farm wife. Mrs. Meeks lived in her same residence in Register since 1935. Mrs. Meeks was a past member of the Adabell and Register United Methodist Church and moved her membership to Langston United Methodist Church after they had closed. Mrs. Meeks was active in the United Methodist Women for many years. She was a member of the Bulloch County Historical Society, the Register Home Demonstration Club in the 1940’s and 1950’s, and the Wesleyan Service Guild from 1930 through 1960.
She was preceded in death by her husband M.C. Meeks, Sr.
Surviving are a son, M.C. Meeks Jr. of Register, Ga.; several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Thursday, Sept. 17 at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Fred Maddox and the Rev. Don Northrip officiating.
Pallbearers were Jimmy Adams, Wyley Brannen Jr., Scott Brunson, Robert Franklin, Tommy Hendrix, and Waldo Meeks.
Burial was in Eastside Cemetery.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Langston United Methodist Church, 104 Langston Chapel Rd., Statesboro, Ga. 30458.

Stella D. Powell

Stella D. Powell, 92, passed away Sept. 11 at her home. She was born in Bellville and was the last surviving child of Mr. and Mrs. Olin H. Daniel. She married the late, John W. Powell, and worked as his secretary for the Savannah Morning News for 43 years. She was a member of the Claxton First United Methodist Church, where she served as organist for 40 plus years, UMC, and the Service Sunday School Class. She served as a pink lady for many years and was a devoted wife and mother.
Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, John W. Powell Jr., (Sheryl) of Newport Richey, Fla.; one daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca Downs (Jerry) of Savannah; six grandchildren, Windy Blocker, Kevin Downs, Preshia Watson, Jake Powell, Jennifer Brantley and Josh Powell; 11 great-grandchildren, Abby, April, Chance, Michael, Brittany, Mathew, Hannah, Wade, Allie, Stella Rae and Jacob; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Saturday, Sept. 12, 6:00 p.m., at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, Sept. 13, 2:00 p.m., at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Daniel-Smith-Tippins Cemetery, Bellville, Ga.
Remembrances may be sent to Parker Family Life Center, c/o First United Methodist Church, 401 W. Main St., Claxton, Ga. 30417.
J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

William ‘Billy’ Franklin Martin

William ‘Billy’ Franklin Martin, 66, passed away September 10 at his home after a long battle with ALS, Lou Gehrig’s disease.
He was born in Colquitt County, Ga., but lived most of his life in Evans County. He was a member of the Claxton Primitive Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruthy Belle Martin; father, Jackson Franklin Martin; and brother, Emory J. Martin.
Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Sarah Jean Martin of Evans County; three sons, Allen Martin of Evans County, Wesley (Lavinia) Martin of Screven County and Adam (Janiece) Martin of Evans County; one daughter, Gayla DeLoach of Bulloch County; five sisters, Ida Pearl Conley, Jackie Harrell and Mary Lee Strickland, all of Evans County, Ruthy Jean Randell of N.C., and Susie Kennedy of Bulloch County; four grandchildren, Lynn, Amanda, Bobby and Josh Martin, all of Bulloch County; several nieces, nephews and many other friends and family.
Visitation will be Friday, September 11, 5 p.m., until, at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 12, 11:00 a.m., at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Haire Family Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Tommy Haire, Wayne Haire, Randall Sapp, Joey Sapp, Shane McDilda and Emory Morris.
J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Margarita Correa

Margarita Correa, 84, passed away Sept. 1 at Camelia Health Rehab in Claxton.
Surviving are two sons, Luis Santiago of Collins and Michael Santiago of Philadelphia, PA; one daughter, Maria Perez of Collins; 12 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Friday, Sept. 4, 1-2:00 p.m., at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Sept. 4, 2:00 p.m., at J. Mellie NeSmith Chapel. Burial will be in Brewton Cemetery.
J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Fred Horton

Fred Horton, 59, of Claxton, passed away Friday, August, 28, at Glenvue Nursing Home in Glennville. He was a member of Collins United Methodist Church. Fred worked many years for the Georgia Department of Corrections and also as a salesman for NeSmith Chevrolet and Brent Walker Ford.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Marie Horton.
Surviving are his daughters, Kristie Horton of Claxton, Kelli (Tommy) Sapp of Claxton and Nikki Horton of Jacksonville, Fla.; former wife, Beverly Horton of Claxton; grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Morgan and Aidan Sapp of Claxton; sisters, Frances (Gene) Wilkinson of Glennville, Shirley (George) of Swainsboro and Paula (J.H.) Cobb of Collins; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Sunday, August 30, 12:30-2:00 at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 30, 2:00 p.m., at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Brewton Cemetery.
J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ms. Betty M. Shuman

Ms. Betty M. Shuman, 76, of Register (Cypress Lake), Ga. and Hagan, Ga., died of lung cancer on Tuesday, August 25 at Ogeechee Area Hospice, Statesboro.
Ms. Shuman was the youngest daughter of the late Henry Robert Shuman Jr. and the late Eunice DeLoach Shuman of Hagan.
Betty was a graduate of Claxton High School and Georgia State College for Women, Milledgeville. Ms. Shuman worked for a number of years at Rockwell International (now Brooks Instruments) in Statesboro. For the past 25 years she had been responsible for the care of her late mother, Eunice DeLoach Shuman, who passed away February 19, 2007, at age 103.
She was predeceased by her three siblings, Nell Shuman James of Albany (1981), Henry Gessman Shuman of Hagan (1986), and Margie Shuman Allen of Statesboro (1990).
Surviving are her special friend of 28 years, Shirley Lewis; her sister-in-law, Teeny Shuman of Hagan; 10 nieces and nephews, Henry Shuman (Marjorie) of Hagan, Harry Shuman of Atlanta; Becky Shuman, Patsy Shuman and Randy Shuman of Hagan, Jimmy Shuman (Lori) of Duluth, Bert James and Bob James of Albany, Francis Allen of Charlotte, NC, more recently Savannah, GA; and Judge H. Scott Allen (Sandra) of Augusta; numerous grand and great grand nieces and nephews. Her eight nephews will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation will be Saturday, 10 a.m. at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home, Claxton.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 29, 11 a.m. at Hagan Baptist Church, Hagan. Burial will be in Brewton Cemetery, Hagan.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Eunice D. Shuman Memorial Fund of Hagan Baptist Church, Hagan, or to Ogeechee Area Hospice, Statesboro.
J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Sharese Casteen

Sharese Casteen, 48, passed away August 25 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro. She was a native of Evans County. She was a member of Hagan Baptist Church and was pianist for 18 years. Sharese taught piano for a number of years and was a loving wife, mother and best friend. She was past president of the Christian Home Educators Association.
Surviving are her husband, Dirk Casteen of Claxton; two daughters and sons-in-law, Morgan and Dustin Hutto of Hazlehurst and Megan and Ben Helmuth of Claxton; two brothers, Joey (Bootsie) Threatte of Claxton and Gregg (Jennifer) Threatte of Claxton; two sisters, Selina (Tim) Pewitt of N.J., Yolanda Threatte of Washington, D.C.; one grandson, Jonathan Hutto; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Thursday, August 27, 6:00–8:00 p.m. at J. Mellie Nesmith Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held Friday August 28, 3:00 p.m. at J. Mellie Nesmith Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Bay Branch primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home for her funeral expense, P.O. Box 1056 Claxton, Ga. 30417.
J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mollye Nancy Eason

Mollye Nancy Eason, age 32, died Saturday, August 22 at her residence. The Bulloch County native was a graduate and valedictorian of the 1995 class of Pinewood Christian Academy. Mollye was a 2001 graduate of Georgia Southern University with a BA in communication arts. She was a sister in the Kappa Delta Sorority. Mollye had a love for travel, traveling extensively over Europe, the Caribbean, and Hawaii. She lived in Hilton Head, S.C. and in Waipo, Hawaii where she worked for Kolina Golf Club. Mollye was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church and was actively involved in the drama ministry. She moved back to Statesboro in 2003 and was employed by Burns World Travel Agency.
Mollye loved her family, friends, the beach, sun and water. She never met a stranger.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Arnold Lavon and Evelyn Jones, and her paternal grandparents, Homer and Mary Eason.
Surviving are her parents, the Rev. Joe and Nancy Eason of Nevils; a sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth and Barry Bauman of Arlington, Tenn; a brother Joseph Eason of Statesboro; nieces and nephews, Emily Bauman, Brett Bauman, Benji Bauman, Ellie Bauman; several aunts and uncles also survive.
The visitation will be held on Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church in Nevils.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Baptist Church. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in the Trinity Baptist Church Memorial Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Sean Kent, Russell Davis, Ross Mims, Chad Starling, Robb Kicklighter, Trent McEwen, and Jarred Reddick.
Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Kappa Delta Sorority, and the 1995 Class of Pinewood Christian Academy.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Trinity Baptist Church, 1172 Nevils-Denmark Road, Nevils, Ga. 31321.
Friends may sign the online register book at www.joineranderson.com.
Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

McKinley ‘C’ Brown

McKinley ‘C’ Brown, 81, passed away August 20 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro. He was a native of Tattnall County. He was a member and past deacon of Gospel Baptist Church. He retired from Canoochee E.M.C. after 42 years. He served as city councilman and enjoyed the outdoors.
He was preceded in death by a son, Terry Brown.
Survving are his wife, Nell Blocker Brown of Claxton; one son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Kimberly Brown of Claxton; two brothers, Hugh Brown of Cocoa, Fl., and Aubrey Brown of Hagan; one sister, Ouida Elders of Bellville; five grandchildren, Andy, Luke, Thomas and Dillon Brown and Melissa Bianchi; five great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday, August 23, 2:00 p.m. at Gospel Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Gay officiating. Burial was in Bay Branch Primitive Baptist Church cemetery.
J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Lalia K. Whitaker

Lalia K. Whitaker, 65, died August 19 at Tattnall Community Hospital. A native of Evans County, she was of Baptist Faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Maner David Kirkland and Lula Mae Roberts; her children, Mary Ann Whitaker, James Whitaker Jr., and infant son.
Surviving are her husband James Lewis Whitaker of Reidsville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lorie and William Kicklighter of New Orleans, Kimberly and Raymond Pittman of Virginia Beach; five brothers, James Kirkland, Claxton, Talmadge Kirkland of California, Clifford Kirkland of Florida, Gary Kirkland of Vidalia, Lloyd Kirkland of Statesboro; four sisters, Beatrice Blocker of Glennville, Jeanette Rushing of Statesboro, Ann Kirkland of Reidsville, and Jean Kicklighter of Statesboro; aunt, Cecila Bacon of Pembroke; four grandchildren, Amanda Whitaker, Jason Price, Cierra Whitaker and Tyler Harris; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation will be Sunday August 23, 6-9 p.m. at Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held Monday August 24, 10:00 a.m. at Mellie NeSmith Chapel. Burial will be in Georgia Veterans Memorials Cemetery in Glennville
J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Russell A. Smith

Russell A. Smith, 96, passed peacefully away on August 15 at The Griffin House. He was a native of Tattnall County but lived most of his life in Evans County. He was a devoted member of the First United Methodist Church, a member of the Ezel Lodge #335 and the Wellness Center. Being an avid hunter and fisherman, he was a member of the Evans County Wildlife Club. Mr. Smith was in the United States Navy during WWII and worked for over 50 years as a barber, owning shops in Claxton, Pompano Beach, Fla., and Orlando, Fla.
Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his wife, Theresa Blocker Smith; his daughter Anne Smith Mathes; as well as his parents, Sheppard Alexander Smith and Anne Eliza Smith of Manassas, Ga.
Surviving are his grandson, Patrick Mathes of Claxton; a sister-in-law, Jacquelyn Gay McGrady of Brooklet, Ga.; many nieces, nephews and cousins, throughout the country.
The family would like to recognize and give special thanks to all of his caregivers, as well as the staff of The Griffin House and his hospice nurses from Georgia Home Health Care.
Visitation will be Wednesday, August 19, 6-8:00 p.m., at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 20, 11:00 a.m., at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Brewton Cemetery, Hagan.
J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Robert Oakley

Robert Oakley, 87, of Concord, MI, passed away Saturday, August 8 at home. He was born August 18, 1921 in Howell, Michigan, the son of Albert and Alice (Shoemaker) Oakley. During World War II, Bob served in the US Coast Guard and was honorably discharged in 1945. He was a plumbing and heating contractor and was always an outdoorsman at heart. He loved fishing and golfing and he will be remembered for his character, integrity and great sense of humor. He will also be remembered for his quiet way of helping his friends and neighbors.
His parents, one sister, and one brother preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Doris (Johnson) Oakley; four daughters and sons in law, Susan and Norman Sullivan of S. Milwaukee, WI; Marty and Mark Sweet of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Nancy Oakley and Lyn Rochester of Taylors, S.C.; Carol and Larry Allen of Claxton; two sisters, Grace Oakley of Jackson, MI, Edna Orgeck of Southgate, MI; five grandchildren including Elizabeth Allen, and two step-grandchildren Aryn Sapp and Stephen Allen, all of Claxton; six great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the charity of one's choice.
George White Funeral Home, Litchfield, Michigan was in charge of arrangements.

Billy Selestok

Billy Selestok, 60, died August 15 at Candler Hospital in Savannah. The Pennsylvania native lived most of his life in Evans County. He was of Catholic faith, was a member of Boilermakers Local 26, and Ezel Lodge 335. He was owner of J&W welding in Claxton. He was an avid fisherman and loved spending time at Fisherman’s Lodge at Shellman Bluff.
Surviving are his wife, Brenda Selestok of Hagan; one son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Michelle Selestok of Collins; three daughters and sons-in-law, Paula and Lee Miller of Sylvania, Christina and Jeremy Screen of Collins, and Bekki Selestok of Hagan; one brother, Mike Selestok of Claxton; seven grandchildren, Wesly and Jessica Selestok, LeAnna and Bubba Miller, Kayla and Bo Screen, and Marah Lamie; several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 18, at Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service.
J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Sidney Franklin ‘Frankie’ Strickland Jr.

Sidney Franklin ‘Frankie’ Strickland Jr., 56, passed away Monday, August 10 after a long battle with kidney disease. He was born in Savannah, but lived most of his life between Claxton and Shellman Bluff. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Claxton and a 1971 graduate of Claxton High School. He was a member of the Ezel Lodge #335 and a Shriner. He owned the Sea King shrimp boat and spent a lot of time crabbing.
Frankie introduced many of his friends to the beauty of the Georgia Coast. Time spent with Frankie was filled with laughter, a love of nature, and many other small things that make life worthwhile. He brightened the mood of all who knew him with his humor and lust for life.
Frankie was preceded in death by his father, Sidney Franklin Strickland Sr.
Surviving are his mother and step-father, Betty and William Elkins of Savannah; one son, Sidney Franklin ‘Tray’ Strickland III, of Claxton; one daughter, Hannah Strickland of Claxton; three sisters, Sandy Strickland of Shellman Bluff, Joy Collins (Steve) of Claxton and Carol O’Connor (Joe) of Atlanta; three step-brothers, Bob Dasher (Elaine) of Hinesville, Rusty Dasher (Gail) of Acworth and Jimmy Dasher (Rhonda) of Vidalia; special caregivers, Becky Strickland, John Lariscy, Craig Hodges, Jimmy Barrow and many other very special friends; two nephews, Jason and Carter Collins.
Visitation is Wednesday, August 12, 5:00 p.m., until at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 13, 11:00 a.m., at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home Chapel.
A memorial service will take place at Shellman Bluff, Ga., on Saturday, August 22. More information will be available in a later obit.
Remembrances may be sent to Ezel Lodge #335,F&AM, 10849 US Hwy 280 East, Claxton, Ga. 30417.
J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Sylvia Joy Boyett

Sylvia Joy Boyett, 68, passed away August 5 at the Melech Hospice House in Temple Terrace, Fla. She was a native of South Carolina and a member of the First Baptist Church in Duncan, S.C. She had resided in Florida since 1982 and was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Boyett.
Surviving are one daughter, Michelle Tomlinson (Barry) of Plant City, Fla.; two brothers, Melvin Hadden of Modesto, Calif., and Dennis Hadden of Marietta, S.C.; one sister, Janet Talbot of Greenville, S.C.; three grandchildren, Michael Tomlinson, Joseph Pascual and Chandler Tomlinson; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday, August 9, 2 p.m. at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Smith-Simon Cemetery.
J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Lois O. Todd

Lois O. Todd, 83, passed away July 30 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro. The Tattnall County native had resided in Evans County since her marriage to the late Elton Rudolph Todd. She was a homemaker and helped her husband with their rental property. She loved to work in her flower garden and take care of her dog.
Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Elton Rickey and Sharon Todd of Claxton; two daughters, Gail T. Stubbs of Glennville and Linda Todd of Claxton; two sisters, Betty Dasher and Ruth Geiger both of Glennville; seven grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services were held Monday, August 3, 11:00 a.m., at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Bull Creek Church Cemetery.
Remembrances may be sent to Bull Creek Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1028, Claxton, Ga. 30417.
J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Joyce Durrence Todd

Joyce Durrence Todd, 77, passed away July 27 at home. The Tattnall County native and life long resident of Evans County was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. She was an exemplary homemaker. Her entire life was dedicated to her family and her church family. She loved to cook and enjoyed visiting with friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Todd Jr., and her daughter, Jana Joy Todd.
Surviving are four sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie Joe (Paula) Todd, Reggie (Jana) Todd, Marty (Felicia) Todd and Joey (Dana) Todd, all of Claxton; 11 grandchildren, Hollie (Toby) Smith of Watkinsville, Ga., Jeremy (Patti) Todd of Richmond Hill, Ga., Nathan (Mandy) Todd of Claxton, Justin (Kelly) Todd of Pooler, Jan Todd, Brandi (Dan) Eason, Matthew Todd, Curt Todd, Stephen Todd, Drew Todd and Lana Todd, all of Claxton; seven great-grandchildren, Colby Todd, Hannah Smith, Emma Todd, Victoria Todd, Jackson Smith, Ethan Todd and Maci Eason; many nieces and nephews.
Visitation is Wednesday, July 29, 6:00 p.m., until, at J Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Thursday, July 30, 11:00 a.m., at Antioch Baptist Church, with the Rev. Eric Rentz and the Rev. Kenny Edwards officiating. Burial will be in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Ronnie Joe Todd, Reggie Todd, Marty Todd, Joey Todd, Jeremy Todd, Nathan Todd, Justin Todd and Matthew Todd.
Honorary pallbearers are Curt Todd, Drew Todd, Stephen Todd, Toby Smith and Dan Eason.
Remembrances may be sent to Antioch Baptist Church, c/o Sylvia Brannen, 2828 Old Hwy 250, Glennville, Ga. 30427.
J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ms. Leonell 'Mama Len' Kitchens Waters

Ms. Leonell Kitchens Waters “Mama Len”, age 66, went home to be with the Lord Sunday morning, July 26 at her residence under the care of her family and Pearls of Life Hospice. She was born in Savannah and has resided in Claxton for the last 33 years. She was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church and was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Warnell and Jewell Mungin Kitchens and by her husband, Robert Ray Waters.
She is survived by her lovely family including sons, Brian (Allison) Waters of Savannah; Tony (Shari) Waters of Swainsboro; sister, Peggy (Harry) Hill of Charleston; brother, Karl Kitchens of Alabama; 10 grandchildren, Misty, Tim, Chris, Josh, Matt, Luke, Scott, Brandon, Jordan, and Shelby; great granddaughter, Hayden Elder; brother and sisters-in-law, James and Dot Waters of Claxton; Linda Waters of Savannah; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation will begin 6:00 p.m. Monday from the Calvary Baptist Church in Claxton.
Funeral Services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Tuesday from the Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Marty Walker officiating. Interment will follow in the Evergreen Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to Evans County Cares, P.O. Box 186, Claxton, Ga. 30417
Bradley B. Anderson Funeral Home is serving the Waters family.

Sgt. Wylie Brewton

Sgt. Wylie Brewton, 58, passed away at his family farm home in Claxton on July 18. The Evans county native was a member of Historic Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Sgt. Brewton received his early education in the Evans County Longhorn School System and was a member of the graduating class of 1969. He retired from the U.S. Army National Guard in May 2002. During his military career, Sgt. Brewton served in both the Vietman War and Operation Dessert Shield.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Brewton of Reidsville; stepson, Craig (Tarrie) Powell Jr., and three step-grandsons, Coron, Craig III, and Cameron Powell, all of Claxton; two sisters, Mae Louis Moody of Hagan and Melrose McCoy of Augusta; a nephew, Thomas (Valerine) Moody Jr. of Claxton; a niece, Particia Wright of Augusta; two close friends, Lawrence Bacon and Darryl Mincey and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral Service will be Friday, July 24, 2009 at 1:00 pm at Historic Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Moody's Funeral Home of Claxton is in charge of arrangements.

Arlette P. Kicklighter

Arlette P. Kicklighter, 78, passed away July 9 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro. She was a native of Macon, France. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Portage, Wisconsin but moved her membership to St. Christopher Catholic Church after moving to the Evans County area. She graduated from the University of Aix France and received her masters from the University of Wisconsin. She taught French in Claxton public school from 1986 to 1995.
Surviving are her husband, William H. Kicklighter of Claxton; one son, Jerome Van Epps of Madison, Wisconsin.
Visitation will be Sunday, July 12, 6-8 p.m., at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral services will be held Monday, July 13, 10 a.m., at St. Christopher Catholic Church. Burial will be in Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Remembrances may be sent to St. Christopher Catholic Church, 402 River St. Claxton, Ga. 30417
J. Mellie NeSmith?Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

John W. Branson

John W. Branson, 73, passed away Saturday, June 27, at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Metter, where he was a resident since February 2009.
The Bulloch County native was the son of the late Gurley and Clara Dykes Branson. Mr. Branson was born December 13, 1935 in Statesboro. He was a devoted husband for 36 years. He worked at Georgia Southern University as a groundskeeper and retired after 32 years of service. He joined United Pentecostal Church shortly before entering Pleasant View. He liked John Wayne and cowboy movies, country and gospel music, building shelves, and other wood work, and was an avid GSU Eagles fan.
Surviving are his wife, Marilyn Jewell Hogan Bowen Branson of Register; uncle, Oliver Branson of Orlando, Fla.; stepmother, Grace Branson of Statesboro; stepbrother, Harry Branson of Statesboro.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 30, at 11:00 a.m. at the chapel of Wood Funeral Home. Internment followed at Ephesus Church Cemetery in Bulloch County.
Wood Funeral Home of Metter was in charge of the arrangements.

Sarah DeLoach Collins

Sarah DeLoach Collins, 96, passed away July 5 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro. The Evans County native and life long resident was a member of Bull Creek Baptist Church. She was a sales lady at Mincey’s Department Store for many years and a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis (Dickie) Collins; a son, Doug Collins; and a granddaughter, Tina Collins.
Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Linda Collins and Buddy and Louise Collins, all of Claxton; two daughters and a son-in-law, Mary Frances and Marquette Waters and Donna Collins, all of Glennville; seven grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation was Wednesday, July 8, 9:30 a.m., at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 8, 11:00 a.m., at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Brewton Cemetery.
Remembrances may be sent to Ogeechee Area Hospice, P. O. Box 531, Statesboro, Ga. 30458.
J. Mellie NeSmith?Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Aden Massey

Aden Massey, 87, died Friday, July 3 at St. Joseph Hospital in Savannah. The Evans County native and lifelong resident was a member of Hagan United Methodist Church, where he served as treasury and trustee. He was very devoted to his church and serving the Lord. He was a WWII Veteran and served in the 82nd Airborne Division. After returning home, Mr. Massey was elected to the Hagan City Council, where he served for six years. Mr. Aden was elected mayor of the city of Hagan and served as mayor for 30 years. The stretch of Hwy 280 which runs through Hagan was named the Aden Massey Highway. In April of 1982 he opened Massey Oil Company, where he worked until his death.
Mr. Massey was preceded in death by his grandson, Matt Massey.
Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Josa Bell Sikes Massey of Hagan; three sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Jenny Massey of Glennville, Wayne and Jan Massey and Allen and Evelyn Massey, all of Claxton; grandchildren, Holly and Ken Durrence, Mandy and Wade Heath, Anna and Will Parker, Bubba and Tiffany Massey, Michael and April Massey, Amber and Luke Durrence and Janet Massey; great-grandchildren, Skylar, Guy, Madi, Olivia and Meredith Massey, Wade and Walt Durrence and Will Parker; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, July 6, 2009, 11:00 a.m., at Hagan United Methodist Church, with the Rev. John Ryan officiating. Burial was in Brewton Cemetery in Hagan.
Pallbearers were Bubba Massey, Michael Massey, Ken Durrence, Luke Durrence, Will Parker and Wade Heath.
Remembrances may be sent to Hagan United Methodist Church Building Fund, 2090 Tellie Akins Road, Claxton, Ga. 30417.
J. Mellie NeSmith?Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Carolyn Daniel Head

Carolyn Daniel Head, 87, passed away peacefully, June 24 at Ashton Woods Nursing Home in Atlanta.
The Evans County native was a graduate of Claxton High School and then attended and graduated from Georgia Southern Teachers College. She lived in Milledgeville, Ga., and Franklin, N.H., before settling in Dublin, Ga. She was a teacher, homemaker, and a wonderful friend who loved doing for others.
Mrs. Head was a charter member at Pine Forest United Methodist Church, the Women’s Circle, Ben F. Williams Sunday School class, and a charter member of the Service League.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Lawrence Head. She was the daughter of Cleburn Laing Daniel and Carrie Wood Daniel of Bellville, Ga., one sister, Evelyn Mallard, two brothers, Carolus Daniel and Cecil Daniel.
Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Kathryn and Michael Loia of Atlanta; sons and daughters-in-law, William D. and Judith Head of Columbia, S.C., Lawrence and Linda Head of Dallas, Texas, and one son, Jack D. Head of Dublin; one sister, Jane Padgett of Baxley; grandchildren, Christopher and Caroline Van Sickle of Atlanta, Katherine and Patrick Head of Columbia, S.C., Bryan, Rebecca, Trevor and Spencer Head of Dallas, Texas, Jackson and Lauren Head of Dublin.
The family would like to thank all of you who were so near and dear to her.
Visitation will be Monday, June 29, 1:00-2:30 p.m., at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Monday, June 29, 3 p.m., at Bellville United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Brewton Cemetery.
Remembrances may be sent to Bellville United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 115, Bellville, Ga., 30414.
J. Mellie NeSmith?Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

James Richard McDilda

James Richard McDilda, 61, passed away June 22 at Meadows Regional Medical Center in Vidalia, Georgia. He was a native of Bryan County but lived in Evans County most of his life. He was a member of Antioch Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his three sisters, Mary Hopkins of Daisy, Effie Lee McKenzie of Claxton and Maggie Fulton of Pembroke.
Surviving are his wife, Rachel McDilda of Claxton; two sons, James Lee McDilda of New York, and Ray Warren McDilda of Claxton; two daughters, Lisa Jennings of Claxton and Amanda Kear of N.C.; two Brothers, John and Thomas McDilda, both of Claxton; one sister, Joann Hunter of Claxton; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral will be private.
J. Mellie NeSmith?Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Angela Shuman Kappes

Mrs. Angela Shuman Kappes age 61, passed away Thursday, June 18 at Candler Hospital in Savannah. The Tattnall County native had lived in Reidsville most of her life. She was a member of the Reidsville High School Class of 1965, an alumnus of the University of Georgia and received her Masters from Georgia State University. For two years she served as the Zoo-Mobile Lady for the Atlanta Zoo. She was retired from the Tattnall County Board of Education having served as an educator for 30 years. She was extremely proud of having taught the gifted program in Tattnall County. She was the chapter regent of the General Josiah Tattnall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution; a trustee of the Tattnall Campground; and a member of the Retired Educators of Georgia. She was a member of the Reidsville United Methodist Church her entire life where she served on the administrative board, as well as director of the 60 More or Less Choir and Chancel Choir, member of the Cora Herndon Circle, and the Joyful Sunday School Class. She was the district chairperson of the nominating committee of the United Methodist Women.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Judge and Mrs. Mike Eason; and her father, F. Jenarel Shuman.
She is survived by her husband of 39 years, John Kappes of Reidsville; mother, Virginia E. Kicklighter of Reidsville; four daughters and a son-in-law, Pamela and Jimmy Harper of Daisy; Donna Allen of Reidsville; Judy Gillis of Glennville; Angela Marie Allen Kappes of Reidsville; a son, John Kappes Jr. of Louiville, KY; brother and sister-in-law, F.J. “Johnny” and Dedra Shuman of Swainsboro; niece, Merideth Yarbrough of Macon; nephews, Brian Shuman of Fitchburg, Massachusetts, JR Shuman of Swainsboro.
Funeral Services were conducted 3 p.m. Sunday from the Reidsville United Methodist Church.
Memorials may be given to Reidsville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 218, Reidsville, Ga. 30453 or Tattnall Campground c/o Cheryl Conley, 5356 Rufus Sapp Rd., Claxton, Ga. 30417
Bradley B. Anderson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Ms. Marian L. Hutto

Ms. Marian L. Hutto, age 82, passed away Tuesday June 16, at Candler Hospital in Savannah. The Okeechobee, Fla. native had lived in Claxton for 18 years, moving to Reidsville five years ago. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewy W. Hutto; a son, Marion Eugene Arrington; parents, George and Aga Wynn; brother, George Wynn, Jr.
She is survived by four grandchildren, James E. Arrington, Darrell E. Arrington, Jennifer L. Noe and Audra J. Villagomez; 14 great grandchildren.
Memorial funeral services were conducted 6:00 p.m. Thursday, June 18 from the Chapel of Bradley B. Anderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Sterling Bargeron officiating.
Bradley B. Anderson Funeral Home is serving the Hutto family.

Robert Lee Sapp

Robert Lee Sapp, 70, passed away June 13 at his residence. He lived most of his life in Evans County and was of Baptist faith.
Mr. Sapp was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy H. Sapp; his parents, Talmadge L. and Gladys L. Bunton Sapp.
Surviving are one son, Robert Dallas Sapp of Reidsville; one daughter, Tonya Leigh Sapp of Atlanta, one brother, Ernest D. Sapp of Claxton; one sister, Myrtle Ann Powell of Lake Placid, Fla., four grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Tuesday, June 16, 9:30-11:00 a.m., at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 16, 11 a.m. at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Jimmy Haire officiating. Burial will be in Brewton Cemetery.
J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jewell Byrd Lynn

Jewell Byrd Lynn, 91, died Wednesday, June 10 at Evans Memorial Hospital in Claxton. The Tattnall County native and lifelong resident was retired after 47 years as an Avon representative. She was a wonderful wife, mother and homemaker. Mrs. Jewell loved working in her yards, keeping them spotless even though her home was surrounded by oak and pecan trees. She was a member of the Cedar Creek Primitive Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman “Jug” Lynn; two sons, Harvard Lynn and Edwin Lynn.
She is survived by a son, Durell Lynn of Claxton; a special daughter-in-law, Linda Lynn of Claxton; nine grandchildren, Michele Royal (Robert), Heath Lynn (Karen), Rex Lynn (Elizabeth), Crystal Morales (John), Tara Mincey (David), Lisa Jordan, Raine Boyd, Grey Lynn (Karen) and Kelly Fort (Leonard); 12 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel, in Metter.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Cedar Creek Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Steve Taylor officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Rex Lynn, Hunter Lynn, Kody Morales, Grey Lynn, Heath Lynn and Randy DeLoach.
Remembrances may be made to Cedar Creek Primitive Baptist Church, 2130 Cedar Creek Church Rd., Collins, Ga. 30421 or Camelia Rehabilitation Patient Fund, P.O. Box 712, Claxton, Ga. 30417.
Kennedy Funeral Homes Hooks Chapel, Metter is in charge of arrangements.

Lutie Brewton Nagle

Lutie Brewton Nagle entered into rest on June 4. She was born December 16, 1917 in Claxton, Georgia. She was the eldest of five children born to George and Callie Brewton, both of Claxton. She was an elementary educator for 25 years. After retiring from teaching, Mrs. Nagle worked at The Claxton Bank 15 years before completely retiring. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and lived in Claxton until she moved to the Augusta area in 1992. She was an avid reader, gardener and quilter.
Mrs. Nagle was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, John William Nagle; brothers, Quinton Brewton of Beaufort, S.C., and Calvin Brewton of Savannah, and a sister, Nell Daniel of Bellville.
Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Charles R. Nagle II and wife, Lisa, of Martinez, Ga.; two daughters and a son-in-law, Mary Ann Leavell and husband, Ben, of Birmingham, Ala., and Drusilla Nagle of Jonesboro, Ga.; brother, Fred Brewton of Claxton; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, June 8, 11 a.m., at the First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Dan Hughes officiating.
Pallbearers were nephews and grandchildren.
Burial was in Brewton Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be given to the Augusta Chapter, National Parkinson Foundation, 2708 W. Terrance Dr., Augusta, Ga. 30909.
J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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