Jewel B. Hodges CLAXTON -- Jewel B. Hodges, 87, died May 19 at Candler Hospital. She was the oldest member of Claxton Primitive Church and a member of Senior Citizens. SURVIVORS: her husband, Samuel E. Hodges; a daughter, Sarah Hodges of Claxton; three sons, John Hodges of Tifton, Harry Hodges of Hinesville and Jerry Hodges of Claxton; a sister, Oma Lee Herrin of Nahunta; seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. VISITATION: beginning at 6 p.m. todayat J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home. FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Saturday at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home, private burial in Hodges Family Cemetery.