J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home

TUCKER: James Albert Brough, 95, passed away November 17, 2021 at Piedmont Newnan Hospital. He served in The United States Navy in World War II aboard The USS Cusabo. He was a man of God and member of Embry Hills Methodist Church in Tucker, Ga. James was the nicest and kindest Southern gentleman, and a friend to all he met. He so proudly married the love of his life, Mary Frances Creech and loved his adopted Creech family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor O. Brough and Beatrice Bibb Brough; wife, Mary Frances Creech Brough; and brother, Harold Brough. SURVIVORS: James is survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. SOCIAL DISTANCING WILL BE OBSERVED DURING THE SERVICE,...

passed away January 7, 2021, peacefully beside the love of his life, Ruth Bennett Fields. SURVIVORS: wife, Ruth; son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Janet. FUNERAL: Graveside, Tuesday, January 12, 2021, 11:00 a.m., at the Haire Family Cemetery, Hwy. 129 North, Claxton, GA., 30417.

passed away December 23, 2020 at his home in Claxton, Georgia. He is survived and greatly missed by his sister Debbie (Bob) Floyd, nephews Alex (Kristen), Thomas (Tara) Floyd and great nephew Ellis Floyd all of Pembroke, Georgia and step-mother Barbara Chumley Flanigan of Claxton, Ga. There will be a family graveside service at Brewton Cemetery

passed away December 20, 2020. SURVIVORS: his wife, Barbara Flanigan of Claxton; one son, Trey Flanigan of Claxton; one daughter, Debbie VISITATION: Wednesday, December 23, 2020, 12:30-2:00 p.m., at Brewton Cemetery, Hagan, GA. FUNERAL: Wednesday, December 23, 2020, 2:00 p.m., graveside.

passed away December 17, 2020. SURVIVORS: first cousins, Joyce Lockwood, Connie Hendrix, John Threet, Gena Roberts, J. W., Homer, Johnny & Brookie Sapp; Ron Smith. Visitation: Mon., Dec. 21, 2020, from 1-2:00 p.m., at NeSmith F. H. FUNERAL: Mon., December 21, 2020, 2:00 p.m., graveside at Brewton Cemetery.

passed away November 25, 2020, under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, GA. SURVIVORS: Wylen; daughter, Kathryn (Brian); sons, John and William; brother, Sam Morris (Barbara). FUNERAL: Graveside, Wednesday, December 2, 2020, 11:00 am. BURIAL: Brewton Cemetery.

Drusilla Nagle, 74, passed away November 9th, 2020. SURVIVORS: brother, Charles (Lisa); brother in law, Ben; Several nieces and one nephew, and numerous great nieces and nephews. FUNERAL: Graveside, November 14th, 2020, 11:00 am BURIAL: Brewton Cemetery, Hagan, Ga.

CLAXTON: Iva Anne Brannen passed away October 20, 2020 at Evans Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Bulloch County but resided in Evans County most of her life. She was a member of the Claxton First United Methodist Church where she played the piano since 1970. She was a pianist at the Tattnall Campground since 1964. She was a senior companion, a counselor at Miss Ella's Camp and a Red Cross Volunteer. Iva Anne was a devoted Mother, Grand-mother, Great Grand-mother and a friend to all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Washington Brannen, Jr., a sister, Lucille Beasley Godfrey, a brother, G.M. (Bo) Beasley, her parents, Gladys and Morgan Beasley and her...

CLAXTON: Joseph Robert Harbaugh, 80, passed away September 18, 2020, at his home. He was a native of Frederick County, Maryland, but moved to Evans County, Georgia, in 2005. He was in the U.S. Army basic training, Maryland National Guard Service and had a 31year career with the U.S. Park Service before retiring in 1995. He enjoyed working on cars, making picture frames, doing repair work and furniture restoration. He was very good at horseshoes and was Frederick County's Horseshoe Champion at one time. He enjoyed going to Charlestown, playing cards and eating steamed Maryland blue crabs. He was a wonderful husband and a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Mr. Harbaugh was...

CLAXTON: Dr. Robert J. C. Driggers, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, August 22, 2020, after a short illness., Robert was born to the late C. C. Driggers and Jeanne Brauns Driggers in Hasselt, Belgium on March 5, 1947. He was raised in Claxton, GA, one of 7 children. Robert is preceded in death also by his brother, Sammy Driggers. SURVIVORS: Survived by his loving wife, Anne Driggers, three children, Deborah Kirk (Thomas), Amy Driggers, Warren Driggers, grandchild, McCain Kirk, and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Also survived by his siblings, Marie Driggers, Nancy Cowart, Richard (Kaye) Driggers, Johnny Driggers, all of Claxton,...

CLAXTON: Dr. Robert J. C. Driggers, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, August 22, 2020, after a short illness., Robert was born to the late C. C. Driggers and Jeanne Brauns Driggers in Hasselt, Belgium on March 5, 1947. He was raised in Claxton, GA, one of 7 children. Robert is preceded in death also by his brother, Sammy Driggers. SURVIVORS: Survived by his loving wife, Anne Driggers, three children, Deborah Kirk (Thomas), Amy Driggers, Warren Driggers, grandchild, McCain Kirk, and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Also survived by his siblings, Marie Driggers, Nancy Cowart, Richard (Kaye) Driggers, Johnny Driggers, all of Claxton,...

CLAXTON: Gladys Lucille Beasley Godfrey, 84, passed away April 22, 2020 at Summerhill Senior Living in Perry Georgia. She was a native of Bulloch County but had lived in Houston County for a number of years where she worked for Robins Air Force Base for over 30 years in the finance and accounting and was an active member of The Warner Robins Demons Touch Down Club. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gladys and Morgan Beasley; brother, G.M. (Bo) Beasley. SURVIVORS: sister, Iva Anne Brannen of Claxton; nephews, George (Karen) Brannen of Perry, James Brannen of Claxton and Thomas Brannen of Perry Fl; Great- nieces, Lisa Moss of Perry, Anna Lewis of Register; great- nephew, Park...

Carolyn Keenan Spector, 63, passed away November 29, 2019. A native of Evans County, she resided on Hilton Head Island and had worked in the hospitality industry. She is survived by her husband, Eric P. Spector of Hilton Head Island, SC.

passed away September 6, 2019 at St. Joseph Hospital in Savannah Ga. SURVIVORS: his companion, Patsy ; sons, Dewayne Michael ; daughter, Amanda. VISITATION: Tue., Sept. 10, 2019, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at NeSmith F.H. FUNERAL: Tue., Sept. 10, 2019, 11:00 a.m. at NeSmith F. H. Chapel.

John Grady Hamner passed away August 29, 2019 at his home in Bellville GA under the care of Bethany Hospice. He was born to his parents, George T. & Margaret R. Hamner and his older brother George T. Hamner Jr. in Charlottesville, VA on May 7, 1929. He attended grade schools in Charlottesville, Danville, VA and New Orleans, LA and graduated from Warren Easton High School in New Orleans in 1946. He entered the United States Army in November, 1950 and served with the 1st Cavalry Division in Korea and Japan before being honorably discharged in October, 1952. He graduated from Louisiana State University in 1957, receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry and in 1961 from Yale...

passed away at her home. SURVIVORS: daughters, Rene' Spikes and Lynn Lanier of Claxton; several nieces and nephews. VISITATION: Sat., Aug. 24, 2019 10:00 a.m. at NeSmith F. H. FUNERAL: graveside, Sat., Aug. 24, 2019 11:00 a.m. at Brewton Cemetery BURIAL: Brewton Cemetery

passed away Saturday, August 17, 2019 at St. Joseph Hospital in Savannah Ga. SURVIVORS: wife, Cheryl son, Wesley ; daughters, Amanda Renita; VISITATION: Mon., Aug 19, 2019, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Ch. FUNERAL: Tue., Aug 20, 2019, 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Ch. BURIAL: Brewton Cem.

CLAXTON: Charles G. Edwards, 90, passed away July 24, 2019, at Ogeechee Area Hospice. The Evans County native served in the U.S. Navy and was a Veteran of WW II. He was a member and deacon at Bay Branch Church. Charles was employed at Georgia Power for 13 years, retired as a self-employed HVAC & electrical contractor, then began working as Director of Maintenance at Evans Memorial Hospital. Mr. Edwards was preceded in death by his parents, John Landrum and Ruth Brewton Edwards, his sister, Nina Edwards Waters and his brother, Jimmie L. Edwards. SURVIVORS: wife, Glenda D. Edwards of Claxton; children and grandchildren, Kelley and Karen Edwards and their children, Alex and Madeline...

passed away July 6, 2019, at Ogeechee Area Hospice. SURVIVORS: husband, William Robert Fail; sons, Daryl, Cleve , William R., Mike and Kelly; daughters, Helen, Joan and Lori. VISITATION: Wed., July 10, 2019, 6-8p.m., NeSmith F.H. FUNERAL: Thur., July 11, 2019, 2:00 p.m., Brooklet U.M.C. BURIAL: Bull Creek Cem.

passed away June 28, 2019 at The Griffin House. SURVIVORS: granddaughter, Susan grandsons, Lance, Trey, VISITATION: Tue., July 2, 2019 10:00a.m. at NeSmith F.H. FUNERAL: Tue., July 2, 2019 11:00 a.m., at NeSmith F. H. BURIAL: Brewton Cemetery

passed away June 14, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah. SURVIVORS: husband; Charles; son, Troy (Cinesta) VISITATION: there will be a gathering of family and friends at June 18, 2019, 11:00a.m. at Hagan United Methodist Church.