MR. STEPHEN DALE RUYACK, age 70, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, January 17, 2022, at his residence.
Memorial services will be held at a later date at Andersonville National Cemetery.
MRS. MARY ANN PITTS O’NEAL, age 72, of Eastman, GA, died Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at her residence.
A celebration of life service will be held at 3:00PM Saturday, January 22, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Scott McDuffie officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
MRS. AVA JOANNE LAWSON SPLAWN, age 77, of Warner Robins, GA, died Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at The Lodge in Warner Robins.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, January 22, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Dwaine Dunn officiating, with interment in Antioch #1 Cemetery in Eastman.
MR. WILLIAM EMORY “BILLY” BARRETT, JR., age 52, of Griffin, GA, died Monday, January 17, 2022, at his residence.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
MRS. KATHLEEN UNDERWOOD RUTLAND, age 80, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, January 17, 2022, at Serenity Place Hospice in Dublin, GA.
Memorial services will be held at 3:00PM Wednesday, January 19, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Daniel Cook, Rev. Matt Rutland, and Rev. Jack Lee officiating.
MRS. MELINDA ROLAND MCCRANIE, age 61, of Chester, GA, died Friday, January 14, 2022, at Augusta University Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, January 18, in Stokes-Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Mr. Gary Ryals and Mr. John Dykes officiating, with interment at Parkerson Cemetary.
MRS. MARY LILLA JONES GRIMSLEY, age 87, of Albany, GA, formerly of Milan, GA, went to her heavenly home on Friday, January 14, 2022.
A celebration of Mary’s life will be held at 2:00PM Monday, January 17, at Antioch #2 Baptist Church Cemetery, with Reverend Jack Lee officiating. A visitation will be held from 1:30PM-2:00PM for family and friends at the cemetery.
Miss Margaret Sue (Peggy) Burch, age 70, died Friday, January 14, 2022, at Atrium Health Navicent the Medical Center in Macon, GA.
Peggy was born in Eastman, GA, on August 5, 1951. She graduated in 1969 from Dodge County High School and obtained a bachelor’s degree in biology from Agnes Scott College, a Masters’ Degree in Microbiology from the University of Georgia and worked on her Doctorate in Microbiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; a Masters’ Degree in Education from Georgian Southern University, and worked on a degree in Music, specifically piano and organ, at Mercer University.
MRS. ETHEL MAE POWELL BLANKENSHIP, age 90, of Perry, GA, died Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Summerhill Senior Living in Perry, GA.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM Friday, January 14, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Thomas Carruth officiating, with interment in Orphans Cemetery.
MR. GARY LEE HENDERSON, age 71, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, January 1, 2022, at Serenity Place Hospice in Dublin, GA.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
MR. ROBERT GRAYSON MOORE, SR., age 74, of Moultrie, GA, died Saturday, January 8, 2022, at his residence.
A family private graveside service will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, January 11, at Rentz City Cemetery, in Rentz, GA, with Rev. Sterling Averett officiating.
MRS. REBA ELIZABETH PARKERSON COOK, age 89, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, January 7, 2022, at Hazel Colson Hospice House in Perry.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Monday, January 10, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Myron Parkerson and Rev. Larry Mullis officiating, with interment in Bay Springs Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery.
MRS. LIZZIE JANE BURNAM MULLIS, age 85, of Eastman, GA, died Thursday, January 6, 2022, at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM Sunday, January 9, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Ricky Anderson and Rev. Will Carter officiating, with interment in Bowers Cemetery in Empire.
ELI JAMES HARRELL HICKMAN, age 20, of Port Wentworth, GA, died Monday, December 27, 2021.
A celebration of life visitation will be from 2:00PM-3:00PM Friday, January 7, in Southerland Funeral Chapel.
Ann Hemperley Dobbs died peacefully on Monday, January 3, 2022, in Columbia, South Carolina. Born on January 24, 1933, she was the daughter of Carlos Mason Hemperley of East Point, GA and Willilu Burch of Eastman, GA. Ann grew up in East Point and completed her BA at Agnes Scott College in Decatur. In 1953 she married Don Dobbs, and in 1955 they moved to Spartanburg, SC where Don joined the faculty at Wofford College and taught Biology for forty years. Shortly after moving to Spartanburg, Ann and Don became members of the First Presbyterian Church where both taught Sunday School. In later years, Ann was a member of the bell choir.
Having studied piano for many years, Ann was an accomplished pianist, and as a young wife and mother she taught piano lessons. In preparation for entering the Spartanburg School System as a teacher in 1969, she completed the first of her two master’s degrees from Converse College. In 1971 she joined the English Department at the Spartanburg Day School where she taught high-school English for twenty-four years. In addition to teaching American and British literature and coaching Model UN, Ann l
MRS. SHARON TREVA BROWN SPIRES, age 51, of Helena, GA, died Monday, December 27, 2021, at her residence.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, January 8, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Roswell Chapman officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:30AM-11:00AM before services on Saturday.
MR. WILLIAM STANLEY MAY, age 64, of Eastman, GA, died Sunday, January 2, 2022, at the Dodge County Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, January 4, at Southerland Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ricky Anderson officiating with interment in May Family Cemetery.
MRS. JUDY CAMILLE GUY LOWERY, age 75, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, January 1, 2022, at the Dodge County Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM Monday, January 3, in Eastman First Baptist Church, with Rev. Todd Crosby and Dr. Paul Cowles officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
MRS. SUSIE REYNOLDS HARRELL, age 82, of Eastman, GA, died Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Augusta University Hospital in Augusta.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Mr. Bobby Ryals and Rev. Chris Adams officiating, with interment in Fair Haven Baptist Church Cemetery.
MR. JOHN MALOY SHEFFIELD, age 80, of Eastman, GA, died Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, December 29, at Vilula Baptist Church, with Rev. Mike Grenade and Rev. Tim Brown officiating, with interment in Vilula Baptist Church Cemetery.
MR. LEROY COVINGTON, age 68, of Eastman, GA, died Thursday, December 16, 2021, at his residence.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
MR. KELBY TIMOTHY CRAWFORD, age 33, of Cochran, GA, died Monday, December 20, 2021, at MUSC Health University Medical Center in Charleston, SC.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
MRS. MARY CAROL YOUNG WILLINGHAM, age 72, of Elizabeth City, NC, formerly of Cochran, GA, died Thursday, December 16, 2021, at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach, VA.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday December 28, at Fisher Funeral Home Chapel in Cochran, with Rev. Bill Woodson officiating, with interment in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Cochran.
MRS. SONDRA RENEE TANNER HAUN, age 57, of Eastman, GA, died Sunday, December 19, 2021, at her residence.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, December 21, in Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Scott McDuffie and Dr. Mark Boyd officiating.
MRS. JOYCE KELLY BLAND, age 91, of Chauncey, GA, died Thursday, December 16, 2021, at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, December 18, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Tim Brown officiating, followed by interment in Chauncey City Cemetery.
MRS. PATTY ANN HODGE HOWELL, age 65, of Eastman, GA, died Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Friday, December 17, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Myron Parkerson officiating, with interment in Cottondale Baptist Church Cemetery.
MR. GEORGE LOUIS WALLEY, age 61, of Eastman, GA, formerly of Clermont, FL, died Sunday, December 12, 2021, at his residence.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
MR. JEFFERY DWAYNE VAUGHN, age 53, of Macon, GA, died Saturday, December 11, 2021, at his residence.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
EMILY PEARL DIXON, of Cadwell, GA, died Thursday, December 9, 2021, in Savannah, GA.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM Wednesday, December 15, at Southerland Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends from 11:30-1:00PM before services on Wednesday, December 15.
ANTONIO “TONY” JACKSON, age 42, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, December 4, 2021, at his residence.
A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.
COACH TROY EDWARD JONES, JR., age 76, of Eastman, GA, died Sunday December 5, 2021, in the Dodge County Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Wayne McDaniel and Mr. Norwood Davidson officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
MR. DONALD “DONNIE” JOE ENNIS, age 64, of Eastman, GA, formerly of Chicago, IL, died Thursday, December 2, 2021, at Dodge County Hospital.
A celebration of life service will be held at 3:00PM Monday, December 6, at the Ennis residence, 52 Pecan Lane for any friends or family who would like to come and remember and reminisce the life of Donald. Another celebration of life service will be held at a later date in Chicago, IL.
MR. MILTON HOOPER CAFFEY, JR., age 74, of Cochran, GA, formerly of Eastman, GA, died Thursday, December 2, 2021, at his residence.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00PM Monday, December 5, at Park Hill Cemetery in Columbus, GA, with Rev. James M. Bush officiating.
MRS. VERNA LEE “PATSY” BURCH ROZIER, age 92, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Friday, December 3, in Southerland Funeral Chapel with interment in Old Fair Haven Cemetery, with Rev. Roswell Chapman officiating.
MRS. PEARL BELFLOWER SOUTHERLAND, age 95, of Eastman, GA, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at the Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, November 27, at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Rev. Joe Daniel officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
MR. DWAYNE THOMAS NOLES, age 59, of Warner Robins, GA, formerly of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Friday, November 26, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Mike Grenade officiating, with interment in Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
MRS. BETTY JEAN MURPHY JOHNSON, age 74, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Taylor Regional Hospital in Hawkinsville, GA.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, November 27, at Mt. Olive Church of the Nazarene, 591 Mt Olive Church Rd, Wrightsville, GA, with interment in Mt. Olive Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends in Mt. Olive from 10:30AM-11:00AM Saturday, November 27.
MR. LONNIE E. STEWART, age 77, of Cadwell, GA, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at the Dodge County Hospital.
The family will receive friends for visitation from 12:00PM-1:00PM Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Cadwell, GA. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 1:00 PM, with Rev. Chuck Yzenski and Rev. Greg Lowery officiating, with interment in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
MRS. ANNE MARIE VACCARINO ISOLANO, age 92, of Eastman, GA, died November 19, 2021, at Dodge County Hospital.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
REV. WILLIAM HARRIS “BILLY” VAUGHN, age 87, of Eastman, GA, died Thursday, November 18, 2021, at Dogwood Gardens.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM Sunday, November 21, at Eastman First Baptist Church, with Rev. Clay Layfield and Rev. Todd Crosby officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
MR. WILLIAM GREGORY “GREG” IVEY, age 63, of Eastman, GA, died, Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at Dodge County Hospital.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:30AM Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Southerland Funeral Chapel with Rev. Myron Parkerson officiating.
MRS. FAUSTINE SMITH TRAWICK, age 79, of Eastman, GA, died Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, November 20, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Robbie Passmore officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
MR. JAMES DAVID “JIMMY” SPOON, age 56, of Eastman, GA, died Sunday, November 14, 2021, at the Dodge County Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, November 17, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Will Carter officiating, with interment in Union Springs Cemetery in Cedar Grove.
MRS. RUTH SHEFFIELD DENNIS, age 90, of Eastman, GA, died Sunday, November 14, 2021, at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, GA.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, November 16, at Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. Tim Tanner officiating.
MRS. BERNICE SPIRES RYALS, age 80, of Rhine, GA, died Thursday, November 11, 2021, at Bryant Nursing Home in Cochran.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, November 14, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Mr. Gary Ryals and Rev. Dewayne Burney officiating, with interment in Bay Springs Cemetery in Rhine with Mr. Bobby Ryals officiating.
MR. MARVIN EARL WRIGHT, age 78, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, November 6, 2021, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM Tuesday, November 9, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Lewis Miller and Mr. Jeremy Johnson officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. Aubrey Corbitt officiating.
MR. JOHNNY LEE SAPP, age 66, of Eastman, GA, died Thursday, November 4, 2021, because of a work accident.
A memorial service will be held Monday, November 8, 2021, at 2:00PM at Eastman Bible Baptist Church with Rev. Ricky Anderson officiating.
MRS. ELLEN MARIE PICKETT McCOOK, age 78, of Eastman, GA, died Thursday, November 4, 2021, at the Dodge County Hospital.
A celebration of life service will be held at 3:00PM Sunday, November 7, in Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Lewis Harrell officiating.
MS. LOIS DOWDY, age 82, of Covington, GA, died Friday, October 29, 2021, at Piedmont Rockdale Hospital in Conyers, GA.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, November 3, at Old Fair Haven Cemetery, with Rev. Charles Burnham officiating.
MRS. CLAUDIA ANN HENDERSON BOWEN POOLE, age 88 of Eastman, GA formerly of Ocean Shores, WA passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021, at her residence.
A memorial visitation will be held from 2:00PM – 3:30PM Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Southerland Funeral Chapel in Eastman.
OSCAR RICO CERVANTES, age 35, of Eastman, died Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Monday, November 1, at St. Mark Catholic Church, with Father John Stephen Ariko officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
ROSS TILLMAN LOWERY, age 28, of Smyrna, GA, formerly of Milan, GA, died Thursday, October 28, 2021, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM Sunday, October 31, at Zion Hope Baptist Church, with Rev. Jim Fennell officiating, with interment in Zion Hope Baptist Church Cemetery.
HAROLD RUTHERFORD, JR., age 54 of Eastman, GA, died Thursday, October 28, 2021, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM, Saturday October 30, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Mike Grenade officiating, with interment in Bethlehem cemetery.
MR. HOKE FRANKLIN “FRANK” HARRELL, age 74, of Hawkinsville, GA, died Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Taylor Regional Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM Thursday, October 28, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, Rev. Todd Crosby officiating, with interment in Cottondale Baptist Church Cemetery.
MR. JAMES WILLIAM “J. W.” ROGERS, age 84, of Dublin, GA, formerly of Eastman died, Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Southerland Funeral Chapel with Rev. Myron Parkerson officiating with interment in Bay Springs Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery.
MRS. GLORIA DAWN DIXON YAWN, age 74, of Eastman, GA, died Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM Sunday, October 24, in Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Daniel Cook officiating with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Greta Kelley Wright went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 15, 2021. For almost a year, she lived each day fighting the battle with pancreatic cancer, and in the end, she has won the ultimate prize.
Greta leaves behind her husband of almost 32 years, Matthew Franklin Wright of Perry, Ga, one daughter, Kellyn Wright (Griffin) Shollenberger, granddaughter Ava Grace Shollenberger, and a grandson on the way (due early 2022) of Seminole Fla. Greta has one brother, Gregg Howell Kelley (Alison) of Hawkinsville, one nephew James Kelley (Hailey), one niece Marti Kelley (Josh) Jones, and two great nieces Addison and Arlyn Kelley. Greta was preceded in death by her parents, Ava Nix Kelley and Aubrey H
MRS. BOBBIE JEAN CANNON FLOYD, age 85, of Eastman, GA, formerly of Hawkinsville, GA, gained her Heavenly wings Sunday, October 17, 2021, at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, October 21, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Jeff Waters officiating, with interment in Orange Hill Cemetery in Hawkinsville.
MR. JAMES WILSON MULLIS, age 86, of Eastman, died Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, October 20, at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Rev. Todd Crosby and Rev. Mike Grenade officiating.
MR. EARL GORDON WILLIAMS, age 69, of Hawkinsville, GA, died Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM Saturday, October 16, at Broad Street Baptist Church in Hawkinsville, with Rev. Jeff Waters and Rev. Blake Westbrook officiating, with interment in Sweet Home Baptist Church Cemetery in Chauncey.
MS. IONE BROWN HOWELL, age 85, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, October 8, 2021, at her residence.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
MS. GLORIA JEAN WILLIAMS, age 60, of Milan, GA, died Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at her residence.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, October 12, at Sweet Home Baptist Church, with Rev. Gilbert Posey officiating.
MR. KENNETH DANIEL “DANNY” ALLEN, SR., age 54, of Cochran, GA, died Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at his residence.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
MRS. SHEILA ELIZABETH YAWN CLEMENTS, age 73, of Chauncey, GA, died Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at her son’s residence in Guyton, GA.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, October 10, at Southerland Funeral Chapel in Eastman, with Rev. Stephen Upchurch and Rev. Billy Baker officiating with interment in Milan City Cemetery.
MRS. LYDIA REGINA HARRELL HORNE, age 54, of Cochran, GA, died Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Bryant Nursing Home in Cochran.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, October 10, at the residence of Ricky and Mary Bernard, 334 Lovely Grove Church Rd., Eastman.
MR. JAMES RUSSELL HARDEMAN, age 84, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, October 1, 2021, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, October 5, at Fair Haven Baptist Church, with Dr. Jarrett Burch and Mr. Gary Ryals officiating, with interment in Fair Haven Baptist Church Cemetery.
MR. WILLIE “LEE” DYKES, JR., age 61, of Eastman, GA, died on Friday, October 1, 2021, at his residence.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
MR. BRIAN KEITH PAYNE, age 58, of Eastman, GA, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021, at the Dodge County Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Monday, October 4, at Eastman Congregational Holiness Church, with Rev. Will Carter officiating, with interment in Cottondale Cemetery.
MR. DONALD “DON” CLIFFORD ROWLAND, age 59, of Dexter, GA, died suddenly on Friday, September 24, 2021, at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin, GA .
Don was born in Pontiac, Michigan, to the late James McKee Rowland and Ellen Marie (Davis) Rowland. He was the loving and devoted husband to Jean for almost 25 years, “Daddy” to their faithful canine companion, Zaida; dear brother to Jeff (Colleen) Rowland of Waterford, MI, Cynda (Stanley) Darnell of Dexter, GA, Tracy (Cindy) Rowland of Dudley, GA and brother-in-law Tim (Katha’leene) Banks of Millsap, TX. He has several nieces and nephews scattered across the country. He and his wife own a
MRS. BETTY JEVENE HAYNES PUCKETT, age 68, of Rhine, GA, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021, at Perry Hospital in Perry, GA.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Thursday, September 30, at Hopewell Baptist Church, with Rev. Roswell Chapman officiating, with interment in Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery.
MR. COREY EUDELLE FARRIS MINCEY, age 38, of Eastman, GA, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021, at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, GA.
Funeral services will be held at 4:00PM Tuesday, September 28, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Dwayne Burney and Pastor Tyler Kirkley officiating, with interment in Parkerson Baptist Church Cemetery.
MR. RANDY JULIUS NASKA, age 65, of Laurens County, died Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at the Dodge County Hospital.
A celebration of life service will be held at 10:00AM Friday, October 1, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Charlie Cooper officiating, with a committal service to be held at 3:00PM Friday October 1, at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Savannah with Rev. Jeff Hubbard officiating.
MRS. CYNTHIA GAIL “CINDY” GREEN TRAWICK, age 61, of Eastman, GA, died Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta, GA.
Memorial services will be held at 6:00PM Wednesday, at Gresston Congregational Holiness Church, with Rev. Frankie Sorrows officiating.
JULIE ANN HICKS TURNER, age 41, of Buford, GA, formerly of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at her residence.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, September 28, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Dahl McDermitt, Jr. officiating.
MR. WAYNE MATHEW BURCH, age 72, of Eastman, GA, died Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Serenity Hospice in Dublin, GA.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00AM Friday, September 24, at Vilula Baptist Church Cemetery, with Mr. Bobby Ryals officiating.
MRS. BEVERLY ILENE McCRANIE BARRENTINE, age 73, of Marietta, GA, died Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Wellstar Tranquility Hospice of Kennesaw Mountain in Marietta, GA.
A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00PM Friday, September 24, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Ben Waller and Rev. Clay Cox officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Sarah E. Dowdy, 95, died Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Southwest Christian Care Hospice Unit in Union City, Georgia.
She was born the daughter of Bert and Sally Taylor on April 26, 1926. She spent her childhood growing up in Fitzgerald, Georgia and took on many of the household duties of supporting a family when her mother, Sally E. (Hunter) Taylor passed away at Sarah's early age of 14. She continued high school while helping maintain a household with her dad and three brothers, Jack, Virgil, and Ernest. Sarah is predeceased by her husband of 43 years, Jim Richard Dowdy, and three brothers. She loved gardenin
WILLIAM ANTHONY “POPS” GROVES, age 71, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Atrium Health Navicent Medical Center in Macon.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
HOPE STEELE LANDMESSER, age 57, of Eastman, GA, died Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Dodge County Hospital.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
MR. DAVID VANCE “VAN” WILLIAMS, age 53, of Statesboro, GA, formerly of Eastman, GA, died Friday, September 10, 2021, at Candler County Hospital, in Metter, GA.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM Tuesday, September 14, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Ronnie Jones officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
MS. SARAH MELISSA GRAHAM, age 57, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, August 28, 2021, at her residence.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, September 5, at New Bethel Baptist Church in Helena, GA, with Rev. Billy Baker officiating.
MR. STEVE ALAN WEST, age 65, of Hawkinsville, GA, died Sunday, August 29, 2021, at Taylor Regional Hospital in Hawkinsville.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, September 1, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Tracy Mays officiating, with a committal service at Parkway Memorial Gardens in Warner Robins at 1:30PM on Wednesday, September 1.
MRS. IONE RYALS ECKLES, age 95, of Eastman, GA, died Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at Navicent Health Medical Center in Macon.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM Sunday, August 29, in Eastman First Baptist Church, with Rev. Todd Crosby officiating with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
MR. ROBERT GERALD MOORE, age 78, of Eastman, GA, died Thursday, August 26, 2021, at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home in Eastman.
Memorial graveside services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday September 4 at Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. Daniel Cook officiating.
MR. SAMUEL BENNY “TONY” EVANS, age 82, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, August 16, 2021, at the Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Thursday, August 19, at Orphans Cemetery, with Rev. Tommy Thomas officiating.
MR. JAMES ERIC IRVIN, SR., age 75, of Moreland, GA, died Saturday, August 14, 2021, at Nursecare of Buckhead in Atlanta, GA.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM Friday, August 20, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Mr. Quint Bush and Mr. David Moore officiating, with interment in Parkerson Baptist Church Cemetery.
MRS. RUDENE PEACOCK WRIGHT, age 67, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, August 14, 2021, at the Dodge County Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM Wednesday, August 18, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Jay Thornton officiating, with interment in Vilula Baptist Church Cemetery.
TIMOTHY PAUL HOWELL, age 44, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, August 13, 2021, at the Dodge County Hospital, after battling end stage renal disease for over six years.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, August 18, in Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Charles Hardeman and Rev. James Dixon officiating.
MRS. BETTY FAYE BRYANT CLARK, age 83, of Centerville, GA, died on Friday, August 13, 2021, at her residence.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Monday, August 16, at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Pastor Don Feezor officiating.
MR. THOMAS ROBERT “TOMMY” DANIEL, age 58, of Eastman, GA, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, August 12, 2021, at his home.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.
MR. MORRIS TIMOTHY “TIM” TURNER, age 60, of Eastman, GA, died Thursday, August 12, 2021, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM Monday, August 16, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Darrell Quinn and Rev. Mike Grenade officiating, with interment in Bowers Cemetery, in Empire.
BILLY DARON ROGERS, age 50, of Eastman, GA, died Thursday, August 12, 2021, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM Sunday, August 15, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Chad Hendley and Rev. Daniel Cook officiating, with interment in Cottondale Cemetery.
MR. WILSON DONALD BROWN, age 79, of Eastman, GA, died Thursday, August 12, 2021, at Augusta Medical Center.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, August 14, at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Rev. Tim Brown and Rev. Chuck Taylor officiating.
MR. KEVIN LEE WRIGHT, age 46, of Eastman, Georgia, died Wednesday August 4, 2021, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Friday, August 6, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Aubrey Corbitt and Mr. Will McDaniel officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
MRS. JUDY ELAINE MASON OXLEY, age 65, of Eastman, GA, died Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at the Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, August 7, at Bowers Cemetery, with Rev. Eddie Hess officiating.
GREGORY FRED “GREG” GRAHAM, age 55, of Eastman, Georgia, passed away August 2, 2021, at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin, GA.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM Thursday, August 5, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Daniel Cook officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
MRS. SUSAN YOUNG GRAHAM, age 69, of Milan, GA, died Sunday, August 1, 2021, at the Medical Center Navicent Health, in Macon, GA.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Thursday, August 5, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Chester Beasley, Rev. Ron Jones, Rev. Ronnie Young, and Mr. Monty Young officiating, with interment in Sweet Home Baptist Church Cemetery.
MR. BILLY MARK ROGERS, age 52, of Eastman, GA, died Sunday, August 1, 2021, at his residence, as the result of a massive brain stroke on July 1, 2017. He was in the hospital for three months and then came home to live with his mother, along with the care of Hospice Care Options.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, August 4, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Dr. Donnie Sutton and Rev. C.W. Mullis officiating, with interment in Gresston Congregational Holiness Cemetery.
MS. RUTH ANN BROST, age 77, of Eastman, GA, died Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at Dodge County Hospital in Eastman.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
MR. EDDIE WAYNE DANCY, age 53, of Eastman, GA, formerly of LaGrange, GA, died Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
PASTOR DARYL CHRISTOPHER SUMMEY, age 51, of Eastman, GA, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, July 23, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, at Eastman First Baptist Church, with officiating. A private family committal service will be held at a later time in Panama City, FL.
MRS. JOYCE ANNETTE YAWN VAUGHN, age 77, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, July 23, 2021, at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, GA.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM Sunday, July 25, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Dr. Dwaine Dunn officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
MR. THOMAS PERRY “PEE WEE” McCRANIE, age 69, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, July 19, 2021, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Thursday, July 22, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Dr. Donnie Sutton officiating, with interment in Sweet Home Baptist Church Cemetery, in Chauncey.
MR. WILMER EUGENE “DOC” SPIRES, age 73, of Eastman, GA, died Sunday, July 18, 2021, at his residence.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
MR. HARRIS MARVIN JONES, age 72, of Warner Robins, GA, died Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Heart of Georgia Hospice, Perry Hospital, in Perry, GA.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, July 21, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Dwaine Dunn officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
MRS. LINDA DIX FOURNIER, age 71, of Rhine, GA, died Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Monday, July 19, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Mr. Bobby Joe Ryals officiating, with interment in Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery.
ALLISON NICOLE BOONE, age 31, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, July 10, 2021, in Dublin, GA.
Memorial services will be held at 1:00PM Saturday, July 31, at Lakeside Church, with Rev. Tyler Kirkley officiating.
MR. WENDELL LAMAR WINGO, age 63, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Friday, July 16, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Danny Gay officiating, with interment in Yawn Cemetery in Chauncey.
MRS. MARGARET VIRGINIA DUNN BREWER, age 77, of Cadwell, GA, died Thursday, July 8, 2021, at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM Sunday, July 11, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, with Rev. Greg Lowery and Rev. Wayne Poole officiating, with interment in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
MRS. LAURA SUE CONDREY SPEARS, age 61, of Hawkinsville, GA, died Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Pinewood Manor Nursing Home in Hawkinsville.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM Saturday, July 10, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Jack Varnell officiating, with interment in Orphans Cemetery.
MR. JOHN WILLIAM RYALS, age 80, of Rhine, GA, died Thursday, July 8, 2021, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, July 10, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Bill Jones and Rev. Daniel Cook officiating, with interment in Bay Springs Cemetery in Rhine.
MRS. DOMENICA ROSE “MECCA” RAVIZZA GIBBS, age 90, of Eastman, GA, died Thursday, July 1, 2021.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00AM Thursday, July 8, at St. Mark Catholic Church, with Father Stephen Pontzer and Father Jude Shayo officiating.
MRS. MAGGIE ANN WALKER PITTMAN, age 79, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday June 29, 2021, at her residence.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Thursday July 1, at Bowers Cemetery in Empire with Rev. Daniel Cook officiating.
MRS. MARY FRANCES PURVIS WILLIAMS, age 80, of Eastman, GA, died Thursday, June 24, 2021, at her residence.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, June 26, at Bowen Cemetery, with Rev. Daniel Williams and Rev. Isaac Thomas officiating.
MRS. FRANCES PAULINE “POLLY” WOODRUM VEAL, age 77, of Helena, GA, died Thursday, June 17, 2021, at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, June 19, in Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Roswell Chapman and Rev. Jim Fennell officiating, interment in Zion Hope Cemetery.
MR. CHARLES BENJAMIN JACKSON, age 77, of Eastman, GA, died Sunday, June 13, 2021, at his residence.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, June 16, at Limestone Baptist Church Cemetery in Cochran, with Rev. James Alexander officiating.
CAROLE SUE TIDWELL HAMMONS, age 76, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, June 7, 2021, at her residence.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 12 at 3:00PM in Friendship Baptist Church in Dry Branch, GA with Rev. Charles Carter officiating.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM Tuesday, June 8, at Saint Marks Catholic Church. Father Tomas Beroch will be officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Friday, June 4, at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Rev. Jimmy Walden officiating.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Thursday, June 3, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Doyle Connell, Rev. Clay Layfield, and Mr. Mike Pruett officiating, with interment in Cottondale Cemetery with Rev. Daniel Cook officiating.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00AM Friday, June 4, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Daniel Cook, Rev. Dahl McDermitt, and Marc Middlebrooks officiating.
LAURA SHEFFIELD PRUITT, age 47, of McDonough, Georgia died Monday, May 31, 2021, at her residence.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00AM Thursday, June 3, at Sharon Church, 571 N Ola Rd, McDonough, GA 30252, with Rev. Daryl Sanders officiating. A graveside committal service will be held at 4:00PM Thursday, June 3, at Harrell Cemetery, Harrell Cemetery Rd, Hawkinsville, Georgia with Rev. Kevin Morrison officiating.
MRS. MAE SMITH MULLIS, age only Jesus knows, died Sunday, May 30, 2021, at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, June 2, at Eastside Baptist Church, with Rev. Lewis Harrell and Rev. Stephen Upchurch officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
SHANNON MARIE BECK, age 46, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, May 29, 2021, at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, June 1, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Robert “Ox” Marina and Rev. Myron Parkerson officiating, with interment in Poplar Springs Cemetery.
MR. JERRELL JOE “J.J.” WHITE, age 77, of Gresston, GA, died Saturday, May 29, 2021, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, June 2, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. William Baggley and Rev. Billy Coleman officiating, with interment in Giddens Harrell Cemetery.
MR. EDWARD WILLIAM SINGLETARY, age 74, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at the Medical Center Navicent Health in Macon, GA.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Friday, May 28, at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, with Rev. Mike Grenade officiating and military honors.
MRS. BETTY IRENE HIGINGBOTHAM CROWE, age 89, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Advanced Health and Rehab of Twiggs County, in Jeffersonville, GA.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
MRS. NOLA MERLE COBB STEPHENS, age 73, of Midway Community, GA, died Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the Medical Center Navicent Health in Macon, GA.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, May 22, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Royce McClelland officiating, with interment in Orphans Cemetery.
MRS. PATTI MELINDA (GALLOWAY) BRITT, age 66, of Eastman, GA, died Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at her residence.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
The death Tuesday, April 20, of 93-year-old Georgia born Tempest Storm of Las Vegas, deemed as one of the most famous burlesque stars of all time, is drawing condolences and attention from people all over America; especially in Waycross, Ga., where her brother retired Mattox Broadcasting Sales Manager Jim Miller resides.
Known for her headline shows on the Las Vegas Strip, Tempest hails from Eastman, Ga. but her life of "radiance,'' as her admirers described her, blazed a trail for strip-tease artists for more than a half-century. A longtime friend said Storm died in her Las Vegas apartment, adding "She was the last of the great legends in the golden age of burlesque. She was perhaps the biggest of all.''
MR. JACK W. TAYLOR, age 81, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Friday, May 14, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Dr. Donnie Sutton and Rev. Robbie Jones officiating, with interment in Zebulon Baptist Church Cemetery.
MRS. LUCY ELISE CHASTEEN BAKER, age 83, of Macon, GA, formerly of Eastman, GA, died Friday, May 7, 2021 at her residence in Macon.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, May 15, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Mike Stokes officiating, with interment in Chauncey City Cemetery.
REV. CHARLES STEPHEN “STEVE” HAMLIN, age 72, of Rhine, GA, died Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, May 8, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Todd Crosby, Rev. Ricky Gilmore, and Rev. Douglas McHenry officiating, with interment in Bay Springs Cemetery in Rhine.
MRS. IRENE HINSON FOSTER, age 79, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, May 3, 2021 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, May 6, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Myron Parkerson officiating, with interment in Giddens Harrell Cemetery.
MR. JOHN FRANKLIN STRICKLAND, age 74, of Rhine, GA, died Monday, May 3, 2021 at his residence.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
MR. ROY BEN WILLIS, age 75, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Shamrock Nursing Home in Dublin, GA.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, May 1, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Al Daniell officiating, with interment in Sweet Home Baptist Church Cemetery.
MR. W. F. “CRICKET” ATKINSON, age 83, of Eastman, GA, died, Sunday, April 25, 2021 at his residence.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Orphans Cemetery with Rev. Daniel Cook and Mr. Victor Villegas officiating.
MR. CLARENCE RUSSELL WATSON, age 82, of Eastman, GA, died, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Dr. Jerry Peele, Rev. Clay Layfield and Rev. Greg Lowery officiating, with interment in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Cadwell.
MRS. BETTY JUNE YANCEY PARRISH, age 80, of Rhine, GA, died Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at her residence.
A private immediate family celebration of life gathering will be held at a later date.
MRS. CLAUDETTE BROWN BEACH, age 69, of Marietta, GA, died, Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA.
Memorial services will be held at 1:00PM Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Chaplain Wendell Pace officiating, with interment in Yawn Cemetery in Chauncey.
MR. WILBON ALTON “BO” WILLIAMS, age 49, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at his residence.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
MRS. JUDY CAROL MOORE BARRETT, age 69, of Eastman, GA, died, Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Mr. Rand Moore and Mr. Keith Wenger officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
THERESA MARIE DUNN PHIPPS, age 89, of Blytheville, AR, died Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at The Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, April 11, at Bay Springs Cemetery in Rhine, GA, with Rev. Fred Parker officiating.
MRS. MARLEEN LEWIS STONE, age 88, of Eastman, GA, formerly of Manning, SC, died Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home in Eastman.
A memorial service will be held privately at a later date.
MRS. ELIZABETH P. MOORE JONES of Fellsmere, FL passed from this life to one with God on March 29, 2021, at the age of 89. She was predeceased by her husband, William B. Jones, who was the love of her life. She will be sorely missed.
As a long time, employee of Burdines and Macy's, Elizabeth was the consummate Petite Sales Associate, always greeting her customers with a big smile and a delightful southern accent.
PATRICIA “TATER” ADAMS WILLIAMS, age 75, of Milan, GA, died Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services will be held at 11:30AM Friday, April 2, at Lovely Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Roy Woods officiating.
MRS. MARY JIM ROZAR McCORMICK, age 80, of Eastman, GA, died Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Bryant Healthcare and Rehab in Cochran.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, March 27, at Rozar Cemetery, with Rev. Daniel Cook officiating.
MRS. MARY ELLEN BARLOW BECK, age 86, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, March 20, 2021 at her residence.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, March 23, at Middle Ground Church Cemetery, with Rev. Roy Lock and Mr. Reggie Sheffield officiating.
MR. CHARLES NORMAN WHITE, age 64, of Helena, GA, died Friday, March 5, 2021 at his residence.
Graveside memorial services will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, March 27, at New Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Billy Baker officiating.
MR. CARLTON AUSTIN HOLDER, age 85, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Friday, March 19, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Arnold Rye officiating, with interment in Bethel Cemetery.
MR. WILLIE OSCAR PITTMAN, age 62, of Bonaire, GA, died Friday, March 12, 2021 at his residence.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Monday, March 15, at Bay Springs Cemetery, Rhine, GA, with Rev. Roy Williams officiating.
MRS. LOUISE SHEFFIELD McDUFFIE, age 93, of Eastman, GA, died Thursday, March 11, 2021 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, March 13, at Vilula Baptist Church, with Dr. Donnie Sutton and Rev. Tim Brown officiating, with interment in Vilula Baptist Church Cemetery.
MR. JOHN DAVID MORGAN, age 48, of Helena, GA, died Saturday, March 6, 2021 at his residence.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
MR. RANDALL RUSSELL SELPH, age 64, of Eastman, GA, died Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at his residence.
A celebration of life service will be held at 3:00PM Saturday, March 6, at the residence of Debbie and Randall Selph, with Rev. Trey Benton and Rev. Tom Jackson officiating.
PATRICIA DIANE DAVIS HOPWOOD, age 60, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Coliseum Medical Center in Macon, GA.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Thursday, March 4, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Myron Parkerson and Rev. Ricky Gilmore officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
MR. JIMMY FRANK KNOWLES, age 48, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, February 26, 2021 at Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, February 28, at Greenlawn Memorial Park, with Rev. Tyler Kirkley officiating.
MRS. LUDOWIKA KRESS WHITTLE, age 89, of Cochran, GA, formerly of Eastman, GA, died Monday, February 22, 2021 at At Home Senior Living in Cochran.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, February 24, at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Rev. Wayne McDaniel officiating.
MR. LESLIE FRANK ELL, age 96, of Eastman, GA, formerly of Warner Robins died Friday, February 12, 2021.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00PM Friday, February 19, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Fred Parker and Rev. Dennis Clark officiating.
MR. JOHN LENARD “JOHNNY” BURCH, age 78, of Helena, GA, died Friday, February 12, 2021 at Community Hospice in Vidalia.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, February 16, at New Bethel Cemetery, in Helena, with Rev. Billy Baker officiating.
CHADWICK RHETT “CHAD” MULLIS, age 47, of Warner Robins, GA, formerly of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at his residence.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Friday, February 12, at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, with Mr. Jonathan Mullis officiating.
MRS. CANOYE TAYLOR McDANIEL-RAYNOR, age 88, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
GEORGE TERRY “PETEY” MOORE, JR., age 52, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, February 8, 2021 at the Dodge County Hospital.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, February 11, at Plainfield Baptist Church, with Rev. Mike Grenade and Rev. Frank Osborne officiating.
MRS. EVELYN MULLIS GRAHAM, age 86, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Monday, February 8, at Zebulon Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Daniel Cook officiating.
MR. THOMAS MICHAEL TITO “MIKE” COSSETT, age 44, of Eastman, GA, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at his residence.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
HARLEE RAE STRICKLAND, age 20, of Eastman, GA, died Thursday, February 4, 2021 in Dooly County, GA.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Monday, February 8, at Orphans Cemetery, with Rev Fred Parker officiating.
MR. MACK ALTON MORGAN, age 70, of Eastman, GA, died Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at his residence.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, February 6, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Tim Morgan and Rev. Bucky Morgan officiating.
MRS. JACQUELINE STUCKEY MOORE, died on January 30, 2021 at the age of 95 in Hilton Head, SC.
She was the daughter of the late Perry and Norma Burch and preceded in death by two husbands, Harold Stuckey and Robert Moore, and her daughter, Harriet Stuckey.
MRS. MAY “SUSIE” WILKERSON HOWARD, age 68, of Chauncey, GA, died Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, FL.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, February 3, at Zion Hope Baptist Church Cemetery in Chauncey, with Mr. Sherwin Anderson and Rev. J.B. Carr officiating.
MRS. SHARLEEN WILLIAMS, age 69, of Rhine, GA, died Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at her residence.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, January 30, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Tim Moorhouse officiating, with interment in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Rusty Harper officiating.
On Saturday, January 23, 2021, at the age of 89, Marie took the healing hand of her redeemer, Jesus Christ, and reunited with her devoted, loving husband of 64 years, James McKee Rowland, her “Jim”.
Born October 3, 1931 in Nashville, Tenn. to Walter Wilson Davis and Elizabeth Meadows Davis, Marie was raised in Miami, Florida with her brother, Dale, and sister, Dollie Mae. It was there, in Miami, that she met Jim Rowland from Dexter, GA on a blind date. Upon marrying in 1952, Jim & Marie moved to Pontiac, Michigan and raised four children while operating their Landscaping and Paving business. During the cold Michigan winters, Jim and Marie developed Hitchiti Mobile Home Park in Dexter, GA wh
MRS. METHYL PARKER JOINER, age 91, of Milan, GA, died Tuesday, January 26, 2021.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Friday, January 29, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, in Rhine, with Rev. Michael Miller and Rev. Steve Fournier officiating.
MR. RANDY RAY FORBES, age 62, of Eastman, GA, died Sunday, January 24, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM, Thursday, January 28, at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Rev. Ronnie Jones officiating. The family encourages that masks be worn and social distancing be practiced during the funeral services.
MR. WAYNE DOUGLAS SNYDER, age 61, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Dodge County Hospital.
A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, January 28, at Grace Baptist Church, with Rev. Lewis Miller and Inspector Woodrow Tripp officiating, along with several family eulogies, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family requests that masks be worn and each person observes proper social distancing.
MRS. MARILYN WOMMACK BARNETT, age 85, of Eastman, GA, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at her residence.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Thursday, January 21, at Lovely Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev Patrick Barnett officiating. The family request that masks be worn and each person observe proper social distancing.
MRS. SHEILA LYNN SPIRES MATHIS, age 52, of McRae, GA, died Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, GA.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00AM, Wednesday, January 20, at McRae State Park, McRae, GA, with Rev. Chuck Yzenski officiating.
JIMMY LEE KIRKLAND, age 47, of Milan, GA, died Thursday, January 14, 2021, at his residence after a tough and courageous battle with bile duct cancer.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Monday, January 18, at Sand Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Joey Bohannon and Rev. Aubrey Corbitt officiating. The family encourages that masks be worn and social distancing be practiced during the funeral services.
MRS. GLENDA LOU WARD KINCHEN, age 73, of Milan, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, January 16, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Wayne Cobb and a special video tribute by Pastor Carroll Roberson, with interment in Antioch Baptist Church #2 Cemetery.
MR. JAMES BARNEY MELVIN SR., age 88, of Milan, GA, died Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, January 16, at Sand Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Aubrey Corbitt officiating.
MR. JAMES “JIMMY” DANIEL McCRANIE, age 72, of Eastman, GA, died Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at the Dodge County Hospital.
A private family memorial service will be held on Friday, January 15, at Poplar Springs Cemetery, with Rev. Gerald Conley officiating.
PASTOR TERRY TRIBBLE, age 64, of Mauk, GA, formerly of Eastman, GA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 11, 2021 at the Houston County Medical Center in Warner Robins.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, January 14, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. William Smith and Rev. Roy Woods officiating, with interment in Mt. Ararat Baptist Church Cemetery. The family request masks be worn, and social distancing be practiced during processions.
MRS. OPAL HOWELL TRIPP-RHODES, age 94, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, November 2, 2020 at Community Hospice in Vidalia, GA.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, January 17, at Gresston Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Dwayne Burney officiating.
MR. GREGG PACKER WILSON, age 85, of Helena, GA, died Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Glen Eagle Nursing and Rehab Center in Abbeville, GA.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Robert Cannon, age 78, of Perry, Georgia, formerly from Eastman, died Sunday, January 10, 2021, at the Houston County Medical Center.
Robert was born in Milan, Georgia, and attended Dodge County Schools. He was a member of The Vine Church of Houston County. At 19 years old, Robert began a long career with Stuckey’s in Eastman. In his retirement years, he enjoyed working with NAPA Auto Parts in Perry. He was an Army veteran who served in Germany from 1966-68. He enjoyed spending his time listening to bluegrass and country music. Robert was an avid gun/knife collector and enjoyed riding all over Georgia with his motorcycle rid
MRS. SALLY ANN REEDER of Daytona Beach Shores, Florida passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020.
Sally, as she preferred to be called, was born on July 19, 1931 in St. Joseph, Michigan to Paul and Edna Barlow. At the age of 13 her family moved to St. Petersburg, Florida in search of a better life for her father who had been combat wounded in World War I. They later moved to Coral Gables where she graduated from High School, went on to get married and had 3 daughters, Linda, Cheryl, and Joy. When they finished High School and went to Georgia Southern University, she herself went back to coll
MRS. SHIRLEY BELL HUFF JOHNS, age 89, of Eastman, GA, died on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at the Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, January 13, at New Union Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Mike Grenade & Rev Joe Daniel officiating.
MRS. SHERYL HARDIMAN YAWN, age 71, of Chauncey, GA, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 at the Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, January 12, at Chauncey City Cemetery, with Rev. LaDon Connell and Rev. James Hammock officiating.
MRS. WANDA WRIGHT HAWN, age 67, of Eastman, GA, died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at the Dodge County Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Monday, January 11, at Solid Rock Church of God, with Bishop Ralph Horne and Bishop Matthew Floyd officiating, with interment in Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
MRS. SANDRA “SANDI” HARDIMAN STEVENSON GRIMES, age 70, of Eastman, GA, went to her Heavenly home Wednesday, January 6, 2021.
The memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, January 9, at Chauncey City Cemetery, with Reverend James Hammock and Reverend Ronnie Moore officiating. The family requests friends and family wear masks and observe social distancing protocols.
Terry Clarence Tripp died peacefully in his Elberton, GA home just before dawn on Monday, January 4, 2021, with his wife and son by his side. Following a 13 year struggle with Parkinson’s disease, Terry is finally free. He was 69.
An Eastman, Georgia native, Terry was born on April 28, 1951, one of three children of the late Willie Clarence Tripp and Myrtle Roland Tripp. He was a 1969 graduate of Dodge County High School and furthered his education at Middle George College. Terry transferred to the University of Georgia where he graduated in 1975 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Education and Zoology.
APRIL CHERIE MIMBS CRENSHAW, age 51, of Dublin, GA, formerly of Eastman, GA, died Monday, January 4, 2021.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, January 10, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Jeff Thomas.
MR. WOODROW HILLIARD, JR., age 75, of Baxley, GA, formerly of Rhine, GA, died Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Bacon County Hospital in Alma, GA.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, January 9, at Bay Springs Cemetery in Rhine, with Mr. Gary Ryals and Rev. Ricky Gilmore officiating.
MR. GREGORY STEVEN “GREG” HOWELL, age 60, of Eastman, Georgia, left this world behind to be with Jesus and his Daddy on Monday, January 4, 2021 at Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 8, at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Rev. Tim Moorhouse and Mr. Wayne Graham officiating.
MRS. VIVIAN ANN JONES FAULK, age 86, of Eastman, GA, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, January 2, 2021 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM Tuesday, January 5, at Solid Rock Church of God, with Rev. Ralph Horne and Rev. Tim Hicks officiating, with interment in Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
MRS. RUBY DONNIE McCRANIE GUNN, age 74, of Milan, GA, died Friday, January 1, 2021 at Lumber City Healthcare and Rehab.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, January 6, at Rebecca Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Alvin Lewis and Rev. James Hammock officiating.
MR. FRANK HOWELL, JR., age 79, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, January 1, 2021 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, January 5, at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Rev. Tim Moorhouse and Rev. Lewis Harrell officiating.
MRS. ERLENE McCRANIE WILLIAMS, age 90, of Eastman, GA, died Thursday, December 31, 2020 at her residence.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, January 3, at Vilula Baptist Church Cemetery, Mr. Glenn Peacock officiating.
MR. LARRY JAMES BOUTWELL, age 66, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at the Dodge County Hospital.
A memorial visitation will be held from 3:00PM-5:00PM Thursday, December 31, at Southerland Funeral Chapel. The family request masks be worn and social distancing be practiced during the visitation.
MRS. COLINE VANESSA CHRISTIAN GIDDENS, age 99, of Groveland, FL, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Orlando Health South Lake Hospital, from complications due to dementia.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Monday, January 4, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Cadwell, with Rev. Greg Lowery officiating, with interment in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
MR. WINDRED WAYNE McCORMICK, age 81, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, December 28, 2020 at Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, December 30, at Rozar Cemetery, with Rev. Daniel Cook officiating.
MR. WALTER EARL THOMAS, age 81, of Eastman, GA, died Thursday, December 24, 2020, at his daughter’s residence in Gresston after a long, courageous fight with Parkinson’s disease.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, January 2nd, at Rockwell Baptist Church cemetery in Milan with Rev. Benny Moore and Rev. Alvin Lewis officiating.
MRS. DEBRA JEAN CONNELL WETHERINGTON, age 65, of Eastman, GA, formerly of Perry, died Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Langdale Hospice House in Valdosta, GA after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM Tuesday, December 29, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Don Caulley officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
MR. JOHN L. HINSON, age 87, of Eastman, GA, died Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at the Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Monday, December 28, at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Rev. Dwayne Burney officiating.
MR. ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS, age 72, of Cochran, GA, died Monday, December 21, 2020 at the Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside memorial services will be held at 2:00PM Friday, January 8, 2021 at New Union Cemetery with Mr. Reggie Sheffield officiating
MILANA BRITON TOZIAN HARPER, age 34, of Dexter, GA, died Thursday, December 17, 2020 in Dexter, GA.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00PM Monday, December 28, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Dahl McDermitt, Jr. officiating.
MRS. ETTA LOUISE ROSS PARSONS, age 93, of Eastman, GA, died Sunday, December 20, 2020 at her residence.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, December 23, at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Dr. Donnie Sutton officiating.
MRS. NORMA SHEFFIELD DYKES, age 80, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, December 18, 2020 at the Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Monday, December 21, at Giddens-Harrell Cemetery, with Rev. Daniel Cook and Rev. Chad Hendley officiating.
MR. DELTON D. BURNHAM, age 87, of Rhine, GA, died Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, December 19, at Old Fairhaven Cemetery, with Mr. Gary Ryals officiating.
MR. DANNY GAINUS, age 66, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, December 4, 2020 at the Medical Center Navicent Health in Macon, GA.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
MR. CHARLES WAYNE HORTON, age 59, of Marietta, GA, died Friday, December 11, 2020 at North Decatur Healthcare and Rehab in Decatur.
Graveside services will be held at 3:00PM Tuesday, December 15 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Eastman with Mr. Bobby Ryals officiating.
MR. DEWITT CLEVELAND PHAGAN, age 100, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, December 12, 2020 at his residence.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, December 15 at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Rev. Andy Brownley and Rev. Michael Hammond officiating.
MR. WILLIE BUFORD DOUGLASS, SR., age 98, of Jacksonville, FL, died Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Community Hospice McGraw Center for Caring in Jacksonville, FL.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, December 16, at Bay Springs Cemetery in Rhine, GA with Mr. Bobby Joe Ryals officiating.
MR. JOHN RICHARD “J.R.” MOORE, JR., age 76, of Chauncey, GA, died Friday, December 11, 2020 at his residence.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Monday December 14, 2020 at Sweet Home Baptist Church Cemetery in Chauncey with Rev. Mike Grenade officiating.
MRS. JUANITA SUE REEVES KOON, age 67, of Eastman, GA, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Dodge County Hospital.
A private family memorial service was held at a later time.
MRS. VELMA MAE YANCEY SHOUSE-RYALS, age 81, of Eastman, GA, died Thursday, December 10, 2020 at her residence, after a long courageous battle against cancer.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, December 13, in Southerland Funeral Chapel with interment in Benevolence Church Cemetery, with Rev. Graton Helms, Mr. Bobby Ryals and Rev. Daniel Folds officiating.
MASON ALLEN JONES, age 11, of Rhine, GA, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at the Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Saturday December 12, at Fairhaven Baptist Church Cemetery, with Mr. Gary Ryals and Rev. Jeremy Emory officiating.
MRS. DEBRA CAROL NORRIS COLLOPY, age 59, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, November 23, 2020, at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin.
A family private funeral service will be at 2:00PM Thursday, December 10, at Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home, with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery.
MR. JOHN JEFFERSON “JEFF” YAWN, JR., age 73, of Chauncey, GA, died Friday, December 4, 2020 at his residence.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, December 6, at Chauncey City Cemetery, with Rev. LaDon Connell and Rev. James Hamock officiating.
MR. JERRY NEIL THOMAS, SR., age 77, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin. Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM, Tuesday, December 8 at Orphans Cemetery in Eastman, with Rev. Tim Tanner officiating. Social distancing and face masks are suggested.
Mr. Thomas was born in Fernandina Beach, FL and was of the Baptist faith. He was the son of the late Willie Frank Thomas and Velma Dixon Thomas. He grew up in Fernandina and spent summers at his Dixon grandparents’ farm. He was a 1961 graduate of Fernandina Beach High School, where he excelled in basketball, football and baseball. He attended college briefly before going to work with Gilman Paper Company in St. Marys, GA. After a few years he transferred with Gilman to St. Louis, MO and w
MR. HAROLD ANTHONY GIDDENS, age 79, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at his residence.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, December 9, at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Rev. Todd Crosby officiating.
MR. DONNIE RAY ROLAND, age 61, of Eastman, GA, died Sunday, November 29, 2020 at his residence.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, December 1, at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Eastman, with Rev. Daniel Cook officiating.
MRS. SONYA SAWYER JACKSON, age 49, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, November 27, 2020 at her residence.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
MRS. CARMINTA GIDDENS EDGE, age 70, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, November 23, 2020 at her residence.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
MRS. LINDA IRENE PRITCHETT BURRIS, age 75, of Eastman, GA, formerly of Douglasville, GA, died Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Dodge County Hospital.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
MR. HERMAN CLAUDE “BUDDY” RAGAN, age 80, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, November 23, 2020 at Memorial Health Hospital in Savannah, GA.
A Private Family Graveside Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, November 25, at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Rev. Todd Crosby officiating.
MRS. MELTEEN JONES COOK, age 75, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, November 21, 2020 at her residence.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, November 25, at Bay Springs Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery in Plainfield, with Rev. Mike Grenade officiating.
SENIOR AIRMAN STEPHEN CHRISTOPHER HARMON, age 22, of Valdosta, GA, died Thursday, November 19, 2020 in Valdosta.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Monday, November 23, at Chauncey City Cemetery, with Rev. Stephen Upchurch and Rev. Royce Vaughn officiating.
MR. JIMMY GEORGE ROGERS, age 72, of Eastman, GA, died Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services will be held at 3:00PM Saturday, November 21, at Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Dwaine Dunn and Mr. Hank Sapp officiating.
MATTHEW STEVEN “MATT” JOHNSON, age 39, of Eastman, GA, passed away on Sunday morning, November 15, 2020 at home with his loving wife.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, November 21, at Cottondale Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Myron Parkerson officiating.
MRS. CORA LEE WARREN TISON, age 89, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Eastman Healthcare and Rehab.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
MRS. BETTY JEAN STRICKLAND FISH, age 81, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday November 17, 2020, at the Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
MRS. VERONICA DAWN LITTLEJOHN HATTAWAY, age 61, of Phenix City, AL, died Saturday November 14, 2020 at Dodge County Hospital in Eastman, GA.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the home of Brice and Marcie Tucker on Wednesday November 18, 2020 from 5PM until 8PM. Please email Brice at brice244@gmail.com for directions and details.
MR. RANDY DEWITT FAIRCLOTH, SR., age 65, of Eastman, GA, died Sunday, November 15, 2020 at his residence.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, November 17, at Bay Springs Freewill Baptist Church, with Rev. Emory Howell officiating.
MRS. PATRICIA WILLIAMS STAPLES, age 63, of Milan, GA, died Friday, November 13, 2020 at her residence.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Monday, November 16, at Sweet Home Baptist Church Cemetery, with Pastor Jeff Williams and Pastor Stacey Stone officiating.
MRS. BOBBIE JOYCE TAYLOR BROADNAX, age 83, of Fort Valley, GA, died Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Warner Robins Healthcare and Rehab in Warner Robins, GA.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, November 15, at Parkerson Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Lewis Harrell officiating.
MRS. EUNICE LEE NEWMAN LAW, age 90, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, November 9, 2020 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Thursday, November 12, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Ron Whittington and Rev. Lewis Miller officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
TONYA ELIZABETH BICKLES, age 50, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, November 7, 2020 at the Medical Center Navicent Health in Macon.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
MRS. DONNA LEE BARNETT WALKER, age 87, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, November 6, 2020 at Taylor Regional Hospital in Hawkinsville.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Monday, November 9, at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Rev. Patrick Barnett and Rev. Lewis Miller officiating.
MR. JAMES RANDALL DIXON, age 78, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, November 6, 2020 at the Dodge County Hospital.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, November 10, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Lewis Miller officiating.
MRS. FRANCES LOUISE POLLARD DUPREE, age 70, of Eastman, GA, died Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at the Coliseum Medical Center in Macon.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, November 7, at Cottondale Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. James Dupree officiating.
MRS. GLENDA JOYCE WILLIS KEMP, age 73, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, November 2, 2020 at Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, November 5, at Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Ricky Anderson and Mr. Chad Kennison officiating.
MRS. PATRICIA JEAN ROWLAND BECK, age 71, of Eastman, GA, died Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Dublinair Nursing Home in Dublin.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, November 4, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Arnold Rye officiating, with interment in Bay Springs Cemetery in Plainfield.
MRS. CAROLYN MIDDLEBROOKS, age 77, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
MR. ROGER LINWOOD “GOOSE” TATEM, age 66, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Taylor Regional Hospital in Hawkinsville.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
MRS. JANET BROWN HICKMAN, age 67, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, October 30, 2020 at Phoebe Putney Hospital in Albany, GA.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Monday, November 2, at Sand Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Lewis Miller officiating.
MRS. SUE JEAN SPIRES STONECYPHER-KNOWLES, age 77, of Palm Bay, FL, died Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at her residence.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, October 31, at Red Hill Holiness Church, with Rev. Roswell Chapman officiating.
MRS. MARILYN L. MILLER MULLIS, age 74, of Eastman, GA, died Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at the Medical Center Navicent Health in Macon.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
MR. J.B. ROLAND, age 80, of Eastman, GA, died Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
MRS. BARBARA ANN BELCHER JOHNS-KITCHENS, age 79, of Eastman, GA, died Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Jeff Davis Memorial Hospital in Hazlehurst.
A private family burial will be held on Thursday, October 29 at Woodlawn Cemetery.
MR. TARRELL IRA “FARRELL” WILLIAMS, age 59, of Helena, GA, died Friday, October 23, 2020 in Davidson County, TN.
Memorial services will be held at 1:00PM Thursday, October 29, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Mike Grenade officiating.
MRS. DOROTHY JEAN WASSAM REGISTER, age 90, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin, GA.
Graveside services will be held at 3:00PM Tuesday, October 27, at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Dr. Al Daniell and Mr. Reggie Sheffield officiating.
MRS. TINA ORAM DISHLER, age 60, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Dodge County Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, October 27, at Cottondale Baptist Church, with Rev. Chad Hendley and Rev. Daniel Cook officiating.
JAMI NICOLE FULGHUM ROGERS, age 44, of Rentz, GA, died Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, October 25, at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Rev. Arnold Rye and Mr. Russ Faulk officiating.
MR. PRENTICE CARROLL BURCH, SR., age 72, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, October 17, 2020 at his residence.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, October 20, at Orphans Cemetery, with Dr. Paul Cowles officiating and a special eulogy statement by Rev. Dean Hemphill.
MR. WILLIS T. DOMINY, age 83, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, October 16, 2020 at Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Monday, October 19, at Orphans Cemetery in Eastman, with Dr. Paul Cowles and Dr. Jerry Peele officiating.
MRS. DOROTHY PAULINE WEEKS McCRANIE, age 100, of Eastman, GA, died Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
Graveside services will be held at 4:00PM Friday, October 16, at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Mr. Murray Kitchens officiating.
MARTIN CARLOS “MARTY” BURCH, JR., age 48, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at the Medical Center Navicent Health in Macon.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Friday, October 16, at Isham Springs Cemetery, with Rev. Ricky Gilmore and Mr. Schel Paulk officiating.
MRS. THERESE LYNN WINDERS ROLAND, age 54, of Warner Robins, GA, died Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Houston Medical Center.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, October 14, at Stokes-Southerland Funeral Chapel in Eastman, GA with Pastor Oscar Longoria officiating.
MR. BRYCE MULLIS, age 87, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at his residence.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Friday, October 9, at New Union Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Mike Grenade and Rev. Trey Benton officiating.
MR. JIMMY GERALD BARLOW, age 75, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, March 14, 2020 at the Coliseum Medical Center in Macon.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, October 10, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Eddie Barlow and Mr. Chris Rogers officiating.
MR. TOMMIE ROY DENNIS, age 67, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside memorial services will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, October 11, at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Mike Grenade and Rev. Clay Layfield officiating.
MR. ALFRED CHARLES GAY, age 84, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, October 2, 2020 at his residence.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, October 4, at Plainfield Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Wayne Poole and Rev. Robbie Jones officiating.
MRS. MIRIAM FUTRAL BRYANT, age 75, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Dodge County Hospital from complications due to COVID-19.
A private family graveside memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 4, at Bartow City Cemetery.
James “Pat” Patrick Ryan, 76, took his last road trip on September 26, 2020.
Due to COVID, a private family graveside service will be held in Woodlawn Cemetery in Eastman, Georgia with Hank Sapp officiating.
REV. BILLY CARROLL FLOYD, age 89, of Alma, GA, died Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at his residence in Bacon County.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Monday, October 5, at Woodlawn Cemetery in Eastman, with Rev. Thurman “Pet” Hayes and Rev. T. F. Yawn officiating
MR. ERNEST F. JONES, JR., age 86, of Dublin, GA, formerly of Eastman, GA, died Monday, September 21, 2020 at his residence.
A private family graveside service will be held on Tuesday, September 22, at Plainfield Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Joel Dent officiating.
MRS. ILA LOUISE FLANDERS HILLIARD, age 95, of Rhine, GA, died Saturday, September 19, 2020 at McRae Manor Nursing Home in McRae.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00PM Monday, September 21, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Rhine, with Rev. Bill Jones officiating.
JULIUS FERGUSON “BUDDY” HENDRIX, JR., age 49, of Eastman, GA, died Thursday, September 17, 2020 at his residence.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
MR. BOBBY MERLE BRADY, age 80, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, AL.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Friday, September 18, at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, with Rev. Myron Parkerson officiating.
MRS. GLORIA ANN PIPER SMITH, age 72, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, September 12, 2020 at her residence.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, September 15, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Greg Lowery officiating.
MS. SYLVIA CHRISTINE PEACOCK, age 74, of Cochran, GA, died Monday, September 7, 2020 at Bryant Nursing Home in Cochran.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
MR. DALLAS THOMAS ROGERS, JR., age 77, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, September 7, 2020 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, GA.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Thursday, September 10, at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Rev. Arnold Rye officiating.
JIMMY LEE MULLIS, age 73, of Hawkinsville, GA, died Friday, August 28, 2020 at Houston County Medical Center in Warner Robins.
A private family celebration of life service will be held at a later date.
DANIEL L. KOCH, age 52, of Chester, GA, died Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Serenity Place Hospice in Dublin.
A private family celebration of life service will be held at a later date.
KAYTLYN BROOKE JONES, age 19, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, August 25, 2020.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Monday, August 31, at the Jones Family Cemetery, with Apostle Dale Young and Rev. Sidney McCloud officiating.
MRS. SUSIE ARLENE BURNAM OXLEY, age 78, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Friday, August 28, in Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Mike Grenade officiating, with interment in Bowers Cemetery.
MR. RICHARD ALLEN “MIDGET” DUNLAP, age 57, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, August 24, 2020 at his residence.
Memorial services will be held at 12:00PM Saturday, August 29, at Pruett Air Conditioning for those family members and friends who wish to attend to honor the life and memory of Richard
MRS. BETTY EUGENIA LOWERY LEONARD, age 92, of Eastman, GA, died Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
A visitation will be held from 11:00AM-2:00PM, Wednesday, August 26, with funeral services starting at 2:00PM, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Len Kight officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
MRS. MARTHA ANN “MOTT” PRITCHETT, age 60, of Cochran, GA, entered her heavenly home Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin.
Graveside memorial services will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, August 22, at Zebulon Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Adam Martin officiating.
DAVID WILLIAM “D.J.” SHEFFIELD, JR., age 29, of Columbus, GA, formerly of Eastman, GA, died Friday, August 14, 2020.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00PM Monday, August 24, at Liberty Baptist Church, with Rev. Ronnie Jones and Mrs. Theris Smith-Mullis officiating.
MRS. DIXIE ANN MAY FARMER, age 86, of Eastman, GA, died Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, August 19, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Tim Tanner and Rev. Chuck Yzenski officiating, with interment in Lovely Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
MR. BRYANT WOOTSON WILLIAMS, age 78, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, August 15, 2020 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, August 18, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Royce McClelland and Rev. Jack Lee officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
MRS. MARY ELAINE BURCH BOWMAN, age 85, of Jeffersonville, GA, died Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Bryant Nursing Home in Cochran.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00AM Wednesday, August 19, at Isham Springs Cemetery in Eastman, with Dr. Jarrett Burch officiating.
MRS. KATHY ANN WILLIAMS GIDDENS, age 69, of Eastman, GA, died Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Emory University Hospital Midtown in Atlanta, GA.
Funeral services will be held at Southerland Funeral Chapel at 3:00PM Friday, August 14, with Rev. Ronnie Jones officiating, with interment in Orphans Cemetery.
MRS. BESSIE MAE MELVIN GRAHAM, age 94, of Cochran, GA, formerly of Eastman, died Monday, August 10, 2020 at Bryant Nursing Home in Cochran.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, August 12, at Sand Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Joey Bohannon officiating.
MRS. BARBARA EVELYN HUNT SKEENS, age 81, of Dublin, GA, died Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Shamrock Nursing Home in Dublin.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00AM Saturday, August 15, at Pine Level Freewill Baptist Church, with Rev. Craig Minor officiating.
MRS. ANNIE LOUISE McCRANIE HOLT, age 77, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, August 7, 2020 at Bryant Nursing Home in Cochran.
Graveside memorial services will be held at 11:00AM Sunday, August 16, at Fair Haven Baptist Church Cemetery, with Mr. Gary Ryals and Mr. Bobby Ryals officiating.
MRS. JOAN MARIE FENNELL ETHRIDGE, age 75, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, August 7, 2020 at Bryant Nursing Home in Cochran.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Monday, August 10, at Orphans Cemetery, with Rev. Daniel Cook officiating.
MRS. AVOLINE ROGERS SMITH, age 78, of Eastman, GA, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020 at Bethany Nursing Home in Vidalia.
Graveside memorial services will be held at 9:00AM Sunday, August 9, at Harrell Cemetery in the Midway Community, with Rev. Myron Parkerson officiating.
MS. JANICE “JAN” REVEL, age 68, of Eastman, GA, died Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Bryant Healthcare and Rehab in Cochran, GA.
Memorial services will be held at 1:00PM Saturday, August 15, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Randy Horne and Rev. Dwayne Burney officiating.
MRS. HAZEL “DOODLE BUG” CAMPBELL BROWN, age 68, of Rhine, GA, died Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00AM, Friday, August 7, at Bay Springs Cemetery in Rhine, with Mr. Gary Ryals officiating.
MRS. MARTHA HELEN REYNOLDS HODGE, age 92, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at her residence.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
MRS. EVELYN BARTON WRIGHT, age 86, of Macon, GA, died Monday, August 3, 2020 at Coliseum Northside Hospital in Macon.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, August 8, at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Dr. Danny Barton and Rev. Trey Dickerson officiating.
MRS. VIRGINIA LEE ALLEN BACON, age 86, of Chauncey, GA, died Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, August 4, at Bay Springs Cemetery in Plainfield, with Rev. Mike Grenade and Rev. Clay Layfield officiating.
MR. MAX HENRY ODOM, JR., age 70, of Warwick, GA, died Friday, July 31, 2020 at Crisp County Medical Center in Cordele.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, August 6, at Warwick United Methodist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Steve Purnell officiating.
MR. EARL WARNOCK, age 86, of Eastman, GA, died Thursday, July 30 , 2020 at the Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00AM, Saturday, August 1, at Giddens-Harrell Cemetery, with Bishop Robert Ashcroft officiating.
MR. GEORGE OWEN SMITH, age 86, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
MRS. MARY LOUISE PRUETT KIRKLEY-BROWN, age 94, of Milan, GA, died Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, July 28, at El Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Mike Grenade and Rev. Wayne Cobb officiating.
MR. ROBERT “BOB” MARVIN PRIDGEN, age 83, of Eastman, GA, died Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00AM Monday, July 27, at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Mike Grenade officiating.
MR. WRIGHT THOMAS HARRELL, SR., age 91, of Rhine, GA, died Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, July 25, at Rhine Baptist Church, with Rev. Ricky Gilmore and Mr. Gary Ryals officiating, with interment in Bay Springs Cemetery in Rhine.
MR. JESSIE CARL MULLIS, age 84, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, July 20, 2020 at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
A private burial will be held Wednesday, July 22, at Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. Mullis will lie in state Tuesday, July 21 at Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home from 11:00AM-5:00PM.
MR. JAMES ALLEN “ALVIN” BRADY, age 57, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, July 13, 2020 at his residence.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
MRS. ELLEN WALKER BURCH PHAGAN, age 91, of Eastman, GA, died July 13, 2020 at her residence.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00AM, Wednesday, July 15 at Burch Family Cemetery in Cedar Grove, with Rev. Andy Brownley and Rev. Michael Hammond officiating.
MRS. MARGARET PAULETTE HORTON BURNHAM, age 74, of Rhine, GA, died Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at her residence.
A private family service will be held on Friday, July 10, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Graton Helms and Mr. Bobby Joe Ryals officiating, with interment in Bay Springs Cemetery in Rhine.
MRS. HETTIE IRENE LOWERY PRUITT, age 94, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, July 6, 2020 at her residence.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Thursday, July 9, at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, with Bishop Tim Lamb and Rev. Tim Hicks officiating.
MRS. WILLENE SHEFFIELD COBB, age 77, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, June 29, 2020 at her residence.
A private family funeral service will be held Wednesday, July 1, 2020 in Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Joey Bohannon and Rev. Joe Daniel officiating, with interment in Orphans Cemetery.
MRS. BETTY JOYCE BARLOW OXLEY, age 88, of Gresston, GA, died Sunday, June 28, 2020 at her residence.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, July 1, at Bowers Cemetery, with Rev. Ricky Anderson and Rev. Eddie Hess officiating.
MR. DANIEL HANSEL “DANNY” WOODARD, age 72, of Chauncey, GA, died Friday, June 26, 2020 at his residence.
Graveside memorial services will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, June 30, at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Rev. Mike Grenade officiating.
MRS. LINDA ANN WILLIAMS THOMPSON, age 70, of Dublin, GA, died Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Serenity Place Hospice in Dublin.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Thursday, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Cadwell, with Rev. William Pope officiating.
MR. JOSHUA AUSTIN COX, age 31, of Glenwood, GA died June, 12, 2020 in Memorial Health Hospital in Savannah.
Austin was born in Perry, GA and lived in Dublin most of his life. He was a member of World Harvest Church and a graduate of Abeka Christian Academy. He was a master craftsman and enjoyed sharing his talents through his work with LifePIPES, his family business. Austin took pride in his work and handcrafted an essential oils diffuser which has been showcased the last 2 years in an international vendor event with Young Living Essential Oils hosted in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was a certified gunsmi
LEE HAROLD WHITTINGTON, age 33, of Eastman, GA, died Sunday, June 14, 2020 at his residence.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Friday, June 19, at Lovely Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Chuck Yzenski and Pastor Ron Whittington officiating.
Frank Mizell “Sonny” Clements Jr., 88, of Fortson GA passed away June 9, 2020 at his residence.
A private funeral service for family and close friends will be held 2:00 PM Monday, June 15, 2020 in the Chapel of McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory with Rev. Dick Reese officiating. Interment will be held 1:30 PM Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at Bay Springs Cemetery in Rhine, GA. The family will receive friends Sunday, June 14, 2020 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the funeral home. Guidelines set forth by the CDC and Governor Brian Kemp to maintain social distancing for those attending the visitation will b
MRS. SHELBY JEAN JACKSON ATKINSON, age 78, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, June 12, 2020 at Serenity Place Hospice in Dublin.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, June 14, at Gresston Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Robbie Passmore officiating.
MR. COLVIN MACK WIMPEY, age 81, of Eastman, GA, died Sunday, June 7, 2020 at his residence.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, June 9, at Cottondale Cemetery, with Rev. Chris Dotson and Rev. Lewis Miller officiating.
DELTON MILES BURNHAM, age 53, of Rhine, GA, died Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at his residence.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Thursday, June 4, at Old Fairhaven Church Cemetery, with Mr. Gary Ryals officiating.
MR. WALTER FRANCIS MULLIS, age 77, of Eastman, GA, died Thursday, May 28, 2020, at Serenity Place Hospice in Dublin.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, May 31, at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, with Rev. Myron Parkerson and Rev. Tim Hicks officiating.
RANDY LAMAR BLANKENSHIP, age 67, passed away peacefully at his home in Eastman, Georgia on Sunday, May 17, 2020.
Randy was born in Eastman, where he was raised until the age of 13, at which point he moved to Atlanta with his family. He began working for the City of Atlanta / Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport at the age of 18 where he spent nearly 30 years before retiring. Mr. Blankenship was a man who lived life in all its fullness. There was never a dull moment in his presence and he would light up the room with his laughter and great sense of humor. He was an avid Georgia Bulldogs fan who never mi
MR. JIMMY ARNOLD YAWN, age 72, of Eastman, GA, died Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at his residence
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, May 16, at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Rev. Daniel Cook officiating.
MS. WANDA FAYE FLOYD, age 64, of Acworth, GA, formerly of Eastman, GA, died Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Friday, May 15, at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, with Rev. Dwayne Burney officiating.
MRS. EMMA HALL WRIGHT, age 65, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta.
Graveside services will be held 11:00 AM, Friday May 15, 2020 at Parkerson Cemetery, with Pastor Tyler Kirkley and Rev. Dewayne Burney officiating.
MRS. DAISY LUTRELL BOWEN HINSON, age 84, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at her residence.
Graveside services will be held at 3:00PM Thursday, May 14, at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Daniel Cook officiating.
MR. ROBERT JULIAN BRASWELL, age 88, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, May 11, 2020 at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Thursday, May 14, at Gresston Baptist Church Cemetery, with Dr. Donnie Sutton and Dr. Paul Cowles officiating.
MRS. LOUISE JOHNS KELLY, age 88, of Chauncey, GA died Sunday, May 10, 2020 at McRae Manor Nursing Home.
A graveside funeral service will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, May 12, at Chauncey City Cemetery, with Rev. Graton Helms and Rev. Donnie Swanson officiating.
MR. JAMES HILTON LEE, age 76, of Eastman, died Friday, May 8, 2020 in the Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Monday, May 11, at Plainfield Cemetery, with Rev. Daniel Cook officiating.
BRENDA GAIL SHERROD, age 56, of Eastman, GA, died Sunday, May 3, 2020 at her residence.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
MR. CHARLES EDISON SMITH, age 88, of Eastman, GA, died Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, May 6, at Bay Springs Cemetery in Plainfield, with Rev. Larry Mullis and Rev. Russell “Buddy” Horne officiating.
MRS. MARJORIE LOUISE DUKES BUTTS, age 76, of Vidalia, GA, formerly of Newnan, GA, died Friday, May 1, 2020 at her residence.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00PM Monday, May 4, at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, with Sister Margaret Arthur officiating.
MR. CHARLES “CHUCK” CLIVE WEEKS, age 64, of Cochran, GA, died Monday, April 27, 2020 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin.
A private family memorial service will be held on Friday, May 1, at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Rev. Tim Moorhouse and Rev. Lee Fowler officiating.
MRS. IRIS MEREDITH WILLIAMSON MORRIS, age 77, of Eastman, GA, died Thursday, April 23, 2020 in Gulf Breeze, FL.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, April 28, at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Elder Danny Edge officiating.
DANNELLE “DANNI” GIDDENS GOLDEN, age 77, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, April 20, 2020 at her residence.
A private family graveside services will be held on Wednesday, April 22 at Orphans Cemetery, with Father Jude Shayo officiating.
Patsy Hulette Clinard passed away on the evening of Thursday, April 16, 2020, with family by her side. She tirelessly fought cancer over the last several years, with several victories, but her labors have now ended, and she is at rest.
A celebration of her life will be held in the summer. Family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Pennies with Purpose, 308 Coliseum Dr., Suite 120, Macon, GA 31217.
MRS. INEZ YAWN YANCEY, age 88, of Rhine, GA, died Monday, April 13, 2020 at her residence.
A private family graveside service will be held on Thursday, April 16, at Fair Haven Baptist Church Cemetery, with Mr. Gary Ryals and Mr. Tim Wilson officiating.
MRS. BERNICE ELIZABETH POPE SUMNER, age 76, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, April 13, 2020 at Serenity Place Hospice in Dublin.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
MRS. MILDRED ELOIS “LOIS” TAYLOR WAHL, age 83, of Chauncey, GA, died Sunday, April 12, 2020 at her residence.
Graveside funeral services will be held 11:00AM Tuesday, April 14, at Sweet Home Baptist Church Cemetery in Milan, with Pastor Dahl McDermitt, Jr. officiating.
MR. BILLY GREENE KNIGHT, age 85, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at Serenity Place Hospice in Dublin, GA.
A private family graveside service will be held on Thursday, April 9, at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Pastor Dahl McDermitt, Jr. officiating.
MRS. SARAH FAYE JUMP YAWN, age 83, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, April 6, 2020 at her residence.
A private family graveside service will be held on Thursday, April 9, at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Rev. Ronnie Jones officiating.
MRS. ROSIE MAE HENDRIX ROLAND, age 89, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, April 4, 2020 at McRae Manor Nursing Home.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, April 7, at Parkerson Baptist Church Cemetery, with Mr. Gary Ryals and Mr. John Dykes officiating.
MRS. SUSAN “SUE” BROWN PITTS, age 75, of Milan, GA, died Saturday, April 4, 2020 at Coliseum Medical Center in Macon.
Graveside services will be held at 3:00PM Tuesday, April 7, at Sand Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Joey Bohannon officiating.
MR. RANDALL DERRALL MASSINGILL, age 71, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, April 3, 2020 at his residence.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, April 5, at Bowen Cemetery, with Rev. Graton Helms officiating.
VERLIE ANN STRICKLAND PEACOCK, age 77, of McRae, GA, died Friday, April 3, 2020 in Nashville, GA.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00PM Monday, April 6 at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Rev. Billy Swift, Jr. officiating.
MRS. MAZIE BELLE COOPER PRUETT, age 88, of Eastman, GA, died Thursday, April 2, 2020 at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
A private family graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 4, at El Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. John Cadwell officiating.
MRS. ANN REAGIN STUCKEY, age 87, of Eastman, GA, went to be reunited with her husband, Frank, in heaven on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Belmont Village Senior Living in Atlanta, GA.
A private family graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 4, at Orphans Cemetery, with Rev. Ted Goshorn officiating.
MR. CLARENCE THOMAS BURCH, age 94, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Dogwood Gardens Senior Living.
A private family graveside service will be held on Friday, April 3, at Sweet Home Baptist Church Cemetery, with Mr. Reggie Sheffield and Rev. Joe Daniel officiating.
MR. HAROLD RUTHERFORD, SR., age 85, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at his residence.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Thursday, at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Mike Grenade officiating.
MR. WILMER CURTIS “CURT” JONES, JR., age 47, of Milan, GA, died Monday, March 30, 2020 at the Medical Center Navicent Health in Macon.
A private family graveside service will be held on Thursday, April 2, at Antioch #2 Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Jack Lee officiating.
MRS. MARY M. DUKES SMITH, age 84, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, March 30, 2020 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin.
A private family graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 1, at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, with Sister Margaret Arthur officiating.
MR. MICHAEL REYNOLDS WILLIAMS, SR., age 64, of Rhine, GA, died Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Coliseum Medical Center in Macon.
A private family memorial service will be held on Friday, April 3, at Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, with Mr. Gary Ryals and Sister Lucy Comer officiating.
MR. WOODROW WILSON WEATHERSBEE, JR., age 75, of Chester, GA, died Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, March 28, at Pleasant Olive Cemetery in Chester.
MR. ROBERT WAYNE BEARDEN, SR., age 76, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, March 20, 2020 at his residence.
A family private Funeral Service will be held later this week with Rev. John Cadwell officiating with interment in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Rhine.
MRS. JUDY STEELE MILNER, age 76, of Eastman, GA, died Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at her residence.
She will be laid to rest in a private family ceremony in Eastman, with Pastor Sarah McClelland-Brown officiating, with interment in Orphans Cemetery. A public memorial service will be held at a later date for family and friends.
MR. JIMMY GERALD BARLOW, age 75, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, March 14, 2020 at the Coliseum Medical Center in Macon.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, March 28, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Eddie Barlow and Mr. Chris Rogers officiating.
PRESTON ANTHONY “TONY” SPIRES, age 75, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Serenity Place Hospice in Dublin.
Memorial services will be held at 4:00PM Monday, March 16, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Mr. Terry Cook and Mrs. Penny Marchant officiating.
MRS. TAWANA GIDDENS BLANKENSHIP, age 71, of Eastman, GA, died Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
Memorial services will be held at 3:00PM Saturday, March 14, in Freedom Worship Center, 345 Pine Bluff Road, Eastman, with Rev. Myron Parkerson officiating.
MR. TIMOTHY LLOYD “TIM” ROBINSON, age 55, of Eastman, GA, died Sunday, March 8, 2020.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM Thursday, March 12, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Jack Lee and Rev. Mike Grenade officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, with Dr. Jerry Peele officiating.
MR. EDWARD ALLEN “ED” YZENSKI, age 59, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at the Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside memorial services will be held at 11:00AM Monday, March 16, at Old Daniel Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Gerald Conley officiating and Rachel Yzenski Johnson providing music.
MRS. MILDRED BERNICE GRAHAM MOORE, age 91, of Chauncey, GA, died Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home in Eastman.
Funeral services will be held at 3:30PM Friday, March 6, in Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Robbie Jones and Mr. Wendell Graham officiating, with interment in Chauncey City Cemetery.
MRS. JUDY KAREN BOWEN TOMERLIN, age 66, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at the Coliseum Medical Center in Macon.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Friday, March 6, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Chad Henley and Rev. Daniel Cook officiating, with interment in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
MRS. ALICE ROSS PEACOCK, age 80, of Marietta, GA, died Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at Heritage Hospice in Marietta.
Memorial Funeral Service will be held at 2:00PM, Saturday March 7, 2020 in Southerland Funeral Chapel in Eastman, with interment in Peacock Family Cemetery at a later date.
MRS. VICKIE LYNN WILLIAMS JOHNSON, age 66, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, February 28, 2020 at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Monday, March 2, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Stacey Stone and Pastor Jeff Williams officiating, with interment in Sweet Home Baptist Church Cemetery in Chauncey.
MR. HARRIS MILLER, SR., age 78, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, February 27, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Bill Jones and Rev. William Pope officiating, with interment in Lovely Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
MRS. HAZEL FRANKIE YAWN HEATON, age 66, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, February 21, 2020 in Eastman.
Frankie was a native of McRae, a member of Mable White Baptist Church in Macon, a homemaker, and a former employee of Robins AFB. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandson, and loved going to the Cherry Blossom Festival. She was daughter of the late Sara Mac Jones Yawn and Frank Yawn.
MR. JOHN PHILLIP LEWIS, age 73, of Jackson, SC, died Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at his residence.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, February 29, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Max Rodgers officiating.
Janice Marilyn Cofield Martin age 71, of LaFayette, GA departed from the world peacefully with her family Tuesday – February 18, 2020 at Emory Hospital, after a second courageous battle with Leukemia.
Janice was born on September 2nd of 1948 in Eastman, Georgia to the late Ellis B. Cofield Sr., and Audrey Christina Hargrove Cofield. She graduated from Dodge County High School. To further her education, she attended college at Georgia Southern University then, transferred to Georgia Southwestern University where she graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree in Education. She was a founding member of Kappa Delta Sorority, the Phi Kappa Phi Sweetheart and the Homecoming Queen of 1969. While there,
MR. JOHN LOUIS HARRELL, age 73, of Southwest Ranches, FL, died Sunday, February 16, 2020, at Cleveland Clinic Medical Center in Weston, FL.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Friday, February 21, at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Rev. Mike Grenade officiating.
MR. RONALD KEITH HALL, age 63, of Eastman, GA, died Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at his residence.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, March 1, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Mr. Brian Hall and Pastor Ryan Hall officiating.
JAMES NICKY HICKMAN, age 66, of Eastman, GA, died Sunday, February 9, 2020 at his residence.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, February 12, at Eastside Baptist Church.
MRS. BONNIE SUE BACON CONNER, age 74, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, February 10, 2020 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, February 12, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Ricky Gilmore officiating, with interment in Pine Level Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery.
MR. WILLIAM KEITH HOLT, SR., age 56, of Milan, GA, died Sunday, February 9, 2020 at the Medical Center Navicent Health in Macon.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, February 12, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, witFuneral services will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, February 12, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Jim Fennell and Rev. Roswell Chapman officiating, with interment in Bay Springs Cemetery in Rhine.h Rev. Jim Fennell and Rev. Roswell Chapman officiating, with interment in Bay Springs Cemetery in Rhine.
MRS. MARY LAVERNE CADWELL JAMIESON, age 96, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at Serenity Place in Dublin.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, February 8, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Dr. Jerry Peele, Rev. Jack Lee, and Mr. John Cadwell officiating, with interment in Sand Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Milan.
MR. JOSEPH STEVE WESTON, age 73, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, February 3, 2020 at Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, February 4, at Bowen Cemetery, with Pastor Dahl McDermitt Jr. officiating.
MR. ALBERT PHILLIP “PHIL” PARKER, age 60, of Eastman, died Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, February 1, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Fred Parker officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
MRS. CATHY JEAN FISH MILLER, age 56, of Eastman, GA, died Sunday, January 26, 2020 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, January 28, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Dr. Jerry Peele and Mr. Reggie Sheffield officiating, with interment in Orphans Cemetery, with Rev. Daryl Summey officiating.
MRS. BERTA MAE BELFLOWER WRIGHT, age 96, of Hawkinsville, GA, died Thursday, January 23, 2020, at Summerhill Assisted Living in Perry.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, January 25, at Clark Funeral Home Chapel, with Mr. Tommy Dawson and Rev. Don McClung officiating, with interment in Orange Hill Cemetery in Hawkinsville.
MRS. KATURAH ANN GRANT KELLY, age 98, of Chauncey, GA, died Monday, January 20, 2020.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, January 23, at Chauncey City Cemetery, with Pastor Dahl McDermitt, Jr. officiating.
On the 15th of January 2020, our beloved Nana, Mama, and Wife, Hazel Brown Roberson, embarked on the grandest adventure of all her days. The Holy Spirit carried her away to the loving arms of her Father, Mother, Brothers, Sisters, Aunts, Uncles, cousins,
All of those who loved Hazel are invited to a Graveside Celebration at 11:00AM Saturday, January 18, at Sand Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Mark Sweat and Rev. Terry Pope officiating. A lunch and visitation will be held in the Social Hall following the funeral service.
MR. BARNEY SCOTT SHEFFIELD, age 47, of Chauncey, GA, died Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Dodge County Hospital.
A memorial visitation will be held from 6:00PM-8:00PM Friday, January 10, at the residence of Mrs. Gloria Jean Sheffield.
MR. MICHAEL REUBEN HAMBRICK, age 64, of Eastman, GA, died Sunday, January 5, 2019 at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, January 8, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Dr. Jerry Peele officiating, with interment in Zebulon Baptist Church Cemetery.
MRS. JEANETTE CADWELL ROSS, age 91, of Eastman, GA, died Sunday, December 29, 2019 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM Tuesday, December 31, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Dr. Billy Lee officiating, with interment in Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery.
GWENDOLYN JONES GAY, age 59, of Eastman, GA, died Wednesday, December 26, 2019 at Dodge County Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30PM Sunday, December 29, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Robbie Jones officiating, with interment in Cedar Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery.
MRS. MYRA GRACE HILL HUGGINS, age 89, of St. Simons Island, GA formerly of Eastman, GA, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Hospice of Goldens Isles in Brunswick, GA.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM Saturday, December 28, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Dr. Jerry Peele officiating, with interment in Orphans Cemetery.
MARGARITO MUNIZ, age 52, of Helena, GA, died Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at the Medical Center Navicent Health in Macon, GA.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, December 28, at Parkerson Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Danny Joiner officiating.
BOBBY KEITH BRADY, age 56, of Dublin, GA, died Monday, December 23, 2019 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Friday, December 27, at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, with Rev. Myron Parkerson officiating.
MRS. JANELLE WRIGHT STUBBS, age 83, of Milan, GA, died Monday, December 23, 2019 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Thursday, December 26, at Sweet Home Baptist Church, with Rev. Al Daniell officiating, with interment in Sweet Home Baptist Church Cemetery.
MRS. SARA BONESE “BONNIE” PITTMAN COWART, age 78, of Eastman, GA, died Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, December 21, at Gresston Baptist Church, with Dr. Paul Cowles and Dr. Donnie Sutton officiating, with interment in Gresston Baptist Church Cemetery.
MR. CHARLES OLIVER HOLLINGSWORTH, age 86, of Uvalda, GA, died Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Community Hospice in Vidalia, GA.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM Friday, December 20, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Mr. Reggie Sheffield officiating, with interment in Sugar Creek Congregational Methodist Church Cemetery.
MRS. MARY GENELLE SPIRES GIDDENS, age 82, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, December 16, 2019 at Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Friday, December 20, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Chad Hendley officiating, with interment in Cottondale Cemetery.
MR. DANIEL KEITH “DANNY” WINANS, age 62, of Madera, CA, died Thursday, December 5, 2019 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM Sunday, December 15, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Jack Lee officiating, with interment in Sugar Creek Congregational Methodist Church Cemetery.
MR. RONNIE PHIL LEE, SR., age 71, of Lawrenceville, GA, died Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Eastside Medical Center in Snellville.
Funeral Services will be held 2:00PM Saturday, December 14, at Southerland Funeral Chapel in Eastman, with interment in Cottondale Cemetery.
MR. MICHAEL DWAYNE “MIKE” GERMAN, age 53, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, December 7, 2019 at his residence.
Memorial services will be held at 3:00PM Friday, December 13, in Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Larry Mullis and Rev. Lewis Miller officiating.
MRS. LILLIAN HORTENSE WEEKS DENNIS, age 97, was born in Greensboro, NC and passed away on Friday, December 6, 2019.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, December 11, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Mike Grenade officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends in Southerland Funeral Chapel from 10:00AM-11:00AM Wednesday, December 11.
MR. RANDY ALLEN JOHNSON, age 72, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, December 7, 2019 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, December 10, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Dr. Jerry Peele and Rev. Joe Daniel officiating, with interment in Orphans Cemetery.
MR. BILLY ROGER SMITH, age 78, of Eastman, GA, died Thursday, December 5, 2019 at the Dodge County Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, December 8, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, with Rev. Greg Lowery officiating, with interment in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
MRS. MYRTLE BUSH LIGGIN, age 78, of Eastman, GA, died Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Dodge County Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM Friday, December 6, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Dr. Jerry Peele officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
MR. JOE HOLLIS GOODE, age 83, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, December 2, 2019 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday, December 5, in Southerland Funeral Chapel with Rev. Tim Tanner and Dr. Jerry Peele officiating. Graveside services will be held at 4:00 PM in Tifton at Tift Memorial Gardens with Rev. Michael Marchant officiating.
RICKY DON BARNWELL, SR., age 59, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
REV. JOHN KENNETH MOBLEY, SR., age 80, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, November 29, 2019 at the Medical Center Navicent Health in Macon.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM Sunday, December 1, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Mike Grenade, Rev. Lewis Harrell, and Rev. Myron Parkerson officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
MERLE K. JOHNSON, age 61, of Eastman, GA, died Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at the Dodge County Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
MR. JAMES ESTON JONES, age 77, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Regency Hospital in Macon.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Friday, November 29, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Roy Woods officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
MR. JOHN B. “JOHNNY” McCRANIE, JR., age 72, of Rhine, GA, died Monday, November 25, 2019 at the Dr. G.S. Walker Center for Palliative Care.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00PM, Wednesday November 27 in Southerland Funeral Chapel with Mr. Bobby Ryals officiating.
WILLIAM CAMPBELL VAUGHN, age 45, of Eastman, GA, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Emory St. Joseph’s Hospital in Dunwoody.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, November 26, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Jimbo Dominy, Mr. Joey Marchant, Mr. Jay Hilliard, and Mr. Ken Rogers officiating, with interment in Milan City Cemetery.
JOSEPH CHARLES “JOE” KINCHEN, age 74, of Milan, GA, left us too soon to meet his Lord on Saturday, November 23rd, 2019 at Dr. G.S. Walker Center for Palliative Care in Eastman.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM Sunday, November 24th, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Dr. Kim Conley officiating, with interment in Antioch #2 Baptist Church Cemetery.
MR. WILMER CURTIS JONES, SR., age 91, of Milan, GA, died Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at the Medical Center Navicent Health in Macon.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM Saturday, November 23, at Antioch #2 Baptist Church, with Rev. Jack Lee officiating, with interment in Antioch #2 Baptist Church Cemetery.
JAMES RANDALL “RANDY” KNIGHT, age 65, of Eastman, GA, died Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Friday, November 22, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Royce McClelland and Rev. Jack Lee officiating, with interment in Plainfield Baptist Church Cemetery.
RODNEY LYNN JONES, age 58, of Milan, GA, died Saturday, November 16, 2019 in North Carolina, as the result of an automobile accident.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, November 21, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Quint Shepherd, Sister Margaret Arthur, Sister Thelma Norris, and Rev. Phil Wallace officiating, with interment in the Jones Family Cemetery in Milan.
ERICA STAPLETON JONES, age 40, of Milan, GA, died Saturday, November 16, 2019 in North Carolina, as the result of an automobile accident.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, November 21, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Quint Shepherd, Sister Margaret Arthur, Sister Thelma Norris, and Rev. Phil Wallace officiating, with interment in the Jones Family Cemetery in Milan.
MR. NEAL LAMAR THOMPSON, age 68, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, November 9, 2019 at his residence.
A private graveside service was held at 11:00AM, Monday November 11 at Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery in Cochran, GA with Rev. Dwaine Dunn officiating.
MR. DENNIS EDWARD SIMMONS, age 59, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, November 8, 2019 at his residence.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00AM, Wednesday November 13 in Cottondale Baptist Church with Rev. Chad Hendley officiating with interment in Cottondale Cemetery.
MRS. DOROTHY LEE GIDDENS, age 93, of Eastman, GA, died Sunday, November 10, 2019 at the Dodge County Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM, Wednesday November 13 in Plainfield Baptist Church with Rev. Jack Lee, Rev. Tim Tanner, and Mr. Chuck McCranie officiating with interment in Plainfield Cemetery.
WILLARD WAYNE “WILL” PEACOCK, age 81, of Marietta, GA, died Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta.
Will was survived by his wife of 61 years, Alice Ross Peacock, his high school sweetheart; 3 sons – Shaun Peacock (Karen) of Woodstock, David Wayne Peacock of Atlanta, and Duron Peacock (Kimberly) of Acworth; 9 grandchildren – Lauren Peacock, Hunter Peacock, Tyler Peacock, Morgan Peacock, Chaz Giles, Cameron Giles, Chelsea Giles, Emma Peacock, and Will Peacock; 2 sisters-in-Law – Gladys Studstill Peacock of Eastman and Myrna Ross Allen of Chester; also several nieces and nephews. He was th
MR. WAYMON ALFRED McCRANIE, SR., age 77, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, October 26, 2019 at his residence.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Monday, October 28, at Vilula Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Daniel Cook, Dr. Jerry Peele, Mr. Mike Hilliard and Mr. Jody Rogers officiating.
MR. MICHAEL FRED “MIKE” FLANDERS, age 60, of Chauncey, GA, died Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Dodge County Hospital.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
MRS. IONNA KATHREEN THIESSEN, age 71, of Eastman, GA, died Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at her residence.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, October 26, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Bishop Matthew Floyd officiating.
MRS. SHIRLEY ANN HAMILTON HOSFORD, age 98, of Clayton, GA and recently Dublin, GA, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2019.
Born outside of Honaker, KY on April 13, 1921 she was the daughter of the late Samuel B. and Sally (Stumbo) Hamilton, of Pikeville, KY. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Roy C. Hosford, whom she married in 1948; sisters, Opal and Ruth Hamilton, and Jean (McCarty), and brothers, Denzil, Ralph, and Samuel Hamilton.
MRS. ANNA MAE HILL REICH, age 73, of Eastman, GA, has passed into the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Perry Hospital, in Perry, GA.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, October 23, at Bethlehem Baptist Church, with Rev. Kevin Morrison officiating, with interment in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery.
MRS. LAVERNE ALLEN COOPER, age 71, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, October 19, 2019 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, October 22, at Antioch #1 Baptist Church, with Rev. Fred Parker officiating, with interment in Antioch #1 Baptist Church Cemetery.
MRS. NELL WALKER ANDERSON, age 87, or Rhine, GA, died Thursday, October 17, 2019 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, October 20, at Hopewell Baptist Church, with Rev. Daniel Cook, Rev. Roswell Chapman, and Mr. Bobby Ryals officiating, with interment in Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery.
MRS. BETTY ANN JOHNSON WHITE, age 77, of Dublin, GA, went to be with her Lord Monday, October 14, 2019 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Thursday, October 17, at Pine Hill United Methodist Church in Dublin, with Rev. Randy Mimbs and Rev. Tommy Veal officiating, with interment in Pine Hill UMC Cemetery.
MRS. ANNETTE BARBARA PITTMAN, age 74, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, October 4, 2019 at the Coliseum Medical Center in Macon.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Monday, October 7, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Dr. Duaine Dunn and Rev. Dwayne Burney officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
MRS. GLADYS LOUISE HARRELL LINDSEY, age 92, of Eastman, GA, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at her residence.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, October 2, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Dr. Jerry Peele and Rev. Joe Daniel officiating, with a private committal service at Fair Haven Baptist Church Cemetery.
MS. DANA GAIL ANDERSON, age 63, of Ormond Beach, FL, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019.
Graveside memorial services will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, October 5, at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Rev. Jack Lee officiating.
MR. HOLLIS M. SMITH, age 89, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, September 28, 2019 at the Augusta University Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, October 1, at Bay Springs Freewill Baptist Church, with Rev. Emory Howell officiating, with interment in Bay Springs Cemetery in Plainfield.
MRS. JANICE PEACOCK FRIEL, age 72, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, September 23, 2019 at Serenity Place Hospice in Dublin, GA.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, September 28, at Plainfield Baptist Church, with Rev. Tim Tanner officiating, with interment in Plainfield Baptist Church Cemetery.
MS. ANDERY SUE “ANN” SCARBOROUGH, age 78, of Milan, GA, died Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Lumber City Nursing Home and Rehab.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, September 25, in Sand Grove Baptist Church, with Rev. Danny Gay and Rev. Joey Bohannon officiating, with burial in Sand Grove Cemetery.
MRS. SANDRA “SANDY” McDANIEL HOWELL, age 68, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday September 21, 2019 at her residence in Eastman, GA.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, September 23, at Southerland Funeral Chapel in Eastman, with Pastor Tyler Kirkley, Rev. Tony Howell, and Rev. Emory Howell officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery in Eastman.
MRS. MARY ELIZABETH PARKER MANNING FINCHER, age 81, of Cochran, GA, died Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at the Medical Center Navicent Health in Macon.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Friday, September 20, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Dwaine Dunn officiating, with interment in Fair Haven Baptist Church Cemetery.
MRS. MADELINE BARLOW DOMINY, age 84, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, September 16, 2019 at Serenity Place Hospice in Dublin.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, September 19, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Dr. Jerry Peele, Dr. Paul Cowles, Dr. Donnie Sutton, Rev. Daryl Summey, and Rev. Todd Crosby officiating, with interment in Orphans Cemetery.
MR. DONNIE CURTIS SHEFFIELD, SR., age 55, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, September 14, 2019 at the Dodge County Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, September 17, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Daniel Folds, Rev. Brian Jones, and Rev. Royce McClelland officiating, with interment in Zebulon Baptist Church Cemetery.
MRS. PHOEBE BEULAH McLEOD LOWERY, age 87, of Milan, GA, died Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, September 14, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Benny Moore officiating, with interment in Milan Cemetery.
MRS. MARY CAROLYN OWENS KINCHEN, age 83, of Milan, GA, died Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Friday, September 6, at Antioch #2 Baptist Church with Rev. Jack Lee and Rev. Wayne Cobb officiating, with interment in Antioch #2 Baptist Church Cemetery.
MRS. CATHY FORDHAM ROGERS, age 54, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Thursday, September 5, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Chris Adams and Mr. Gary Ryals officiating, with interment in Old Daniel Baptist Church Cemetery.
MRS. SUSIE MAE SNELLGROVE BRANTLEY, age 91, of Milan, GA, died Monday, September 2, 2019 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, September 4, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. LaDon Connell and Rev. Ronny Moore officiating, with interment in Sugar Creek Congregational Methodist Church Cemetery.
MR. CLESLIE FRANKLIN WALKER, age 92, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, August 31, 2019 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, September 3, at Grace Baptist Church, with Rev. Chris Dotson and Rev. Lewis Miller officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
MRS. SHEILA KAY THOMAS WOODARD, age 53, of Eastman, GA, died Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at the Coliseum Medical Center in Macon.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Friday, August 30, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Bishop Matthew Floyd and Pastor Ralph Horne officiating, with interment in Giddens-Harrell Cemetery.
MR. LEONARD AGUSTUS MILLER, JR., age 74, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, August 24, 2019 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, August 27, at Lovely Grove Baptist Church, with Rev. Larry McNatt, Rev. Chuck Yzenski and Pastor Dahl McDermitt, Jr. officiating, with interment in Lovely Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
MR. GEORGE AUVIS THOMPSON, JR., age 74, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, August 26, 2019, at the Medical Center Navicent Health in Macon.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Thursday, August 29, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Fred Parker officiating, and interment in Orphans Cemetery.
MRS. LOLA JACQUELINE “JACKIE” PARKERSON CADWELL, age 90, of Eastman, GA, died Sunday, August 25, 2019 at Autumn Leaves in Stockbridge.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, August 28, at Poplar Springs Baptist Church, with Rev. Dwaine Dunn and Rev. Royce McClelland officiating, with interment in Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.
MR. NEWTON LAMAR SANDERS, age 80, of Eastman, GA, died, Saturday, August 24, 2019 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Monday, August 26, 2019 at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Mr. Douglas Holder and Mr. Chris Rogers officiating, with interment in Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
MR. JOHN BARRY WILLIAMS, age 82, of Eastman, GA, died Sunday, August 18, 2019 at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
GERALD DWAYNE SPIRES, age 51, of Eastman, GA, died Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Dodge County Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM Sunday, August 18, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Roswell Chapman officiating.
MRS. LOYE FULLER McCRANIE LUGINBILL, age 90, of Eastman, GA, died, Thursday August 8, 2019 at her residence.
Funeral services were held at 3:00PM Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Fair Haven Baptist Church, with Rev. Jarrett Burch, Mr. Jimmy Hamm and Rev. Lewis Miller officiating, with interment in Old Fair Haven Cemetery.
On a frosty fourth of February morning in 1937, William John Steele entered this mortal life in Eastman, GA. After a long, accomplished and blessed life, he passed into the eternal life of joy and peace Thursday, August 8, 2019. Beginning in his youth,
Gen. Steele was the son of the late Ethel Inez Redmond Steele and Aubie Lee Steele. He was a graduate of Eastman High School, where he played trumpet in the Wildcats Band, Class of ’55; He attended Brenau College two years; A Graduate of Georgia Military Institute and the U.S. Army College of International Affairs, Ft. Bragg, NC and the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Ft. Leavenworth, KS.
MRS. MARY PEAKE REGISTER, age 69, of Eastman, GA, died Thursday, August 8, 2019 at the Medical Center Navicent Health Center in Macon.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, August 10, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Mike Grenade officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
MRS. KAREN SUE NOBLE DICKERSON, age 71, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, August 5, 2019 at her residence.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, August 8, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Myron Parkerson officiating.
JACKIE PAYNE, age 57, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, August 5, 2019 at her residence.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
MRS. IDA MAUDIE (MAUDE) BASS MITCHELL, age 90, of Alamo, GA, died Monday, August 5, 2019 at McRae Manor Nursing Home in McRae, GA.
Graveside services will be held at 3:00PM Friday, August 9, at Palms Memorial Gardens in Hazlehurst, with Rev. Myron Parkerson officiating.
MRS. LINDA GAIL GIDDENS NORRIS, age 69, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, August 5, 2019 at Pinewood Manor Nursing Home in Hawkinsville.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, August 7, at House of Grace Church, 133 Jac Arts Rd., Cochran, with Pastor Joey Williams, Pastor William Baggley, Pastor Shane Allen, and Pastor Stephen White officiating, with interment in Giddens-Harrell Cemetery in Eastman.
MRS. VIRGINIA HATCHER PRUETT, age 98, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, August 3, 2019 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Monday, August 5, at Zebulon Baptist Church, with Rev. Larry Wilbanks and Rev. Daniel Folds officiating, with interment in Zebulon Baptist Church Cemetery.
MRS. PATRICIA ANNE STANLEY COLLY, age 84, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, August 2, 2019 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM Sunday, August 4, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Dr. Jerry Peele and Rev. Mike Grenade officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
MR. JAMES WILLIE BASS, age 84, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, July 29, 2019 at Serenity Place Hospice in Dublin after a long battle with small cell carcinoma.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
MRS. HYACINTH LEE DRIGGERS GILBERT, age 93, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, July 29, 2019 at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Thursday, August 1, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Jack Lee and Rev. Billy Baker officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
MR. WILLIAM HORACE “SKEET” BROWN, JR., age 88, of Eastman, GA, died Sunday, July 28, 2019 at his residence.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, July 31, at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Rev. Ted Goshorn officiating.
MR. DONALD RAY COOK, age 82, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday July 27, 2019 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, July 30, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Dr. Donnie Sutton and Rev. Mike Grenade officiating, with interment in Bay Spring Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery.
MR. RALPH EUGENE WRIGHT, age 74, of Eastman, Georgia, died Thursday, July 25, 2019 at his residence.
Memorial services will be held on Sunday, July 28 at 2:00PM at The Eastman First United Methodist Church, 5324 Anson Avenue, Eastman, Georgia, with Rev. Ted Goshorn officiating. A time of visitation will follow in the Church Fellowship Hall.
JACK DAVID “PNUT” JONES, age 59, of Eastman, GA, died Sunday, July 14, 2019 at his residence.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00AM Thursday, July 25, in Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Mike Grenade officiating.
MR. GREGG A. “PORKCHOP” SIMMONS, age 52, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, July 13, 2019 at his residence.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, July 18, at Liberty Baptist Church, with Rev. Arnold Rye officiating.
VICTOR MATTEO STAPLETON, age 56, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, July 5, 2019 at his residence.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00AM Monday, July 8, at The River at Eastman, with Rev. Gerald Conley and Pastor Dahl McDermitt, Jr. officiating, with interment in Minton Chapel Cemetery in Kite, GA.
MORGAN COLE SHEFFIELD, age 23, of Eastman, GA, died Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at the Medical Center Navicent Health in Macon.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM Sunday, July 7, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Chuck Yzenski and Rev. Todd Shearin officiating, with interment in Lovely Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
MRS. DeLISA DALE McLEOD CRAWFORD, age 47, of Eastman, GA, died Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Dodge County Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, July 3, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Dr. Donnie Sutton officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
MRS. CATHY LEE WOODARD FORBES, age 69, of Eastman, GA, died Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Dodge County Hospital.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, July 3, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Ronnie Jones officiating.
MRS. ANNIE LOIS PAYNE MULLIS, age 97, of Eastman, GA, died Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Dodge County Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, June 30, at Cottondale Baptist Church, with Rev. Daniel Cook and Rev. Chad Hendley officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
THOMAS JESSE HILLIARD, age 30, of Rhine, GA, died Tuesday, June 25, 2019 in Rhine, GA.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, June 27, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, with Rev. Scott McDuffie, Rev. Ricky Gilmore, and Rev. Rusty Harper officiating, with interment in Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery.
MR. JAMES RICHARD “DICK” WILSON, JR., age 81, of Cochran, GA, died Monday, June 24, 2019 at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, June 29, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Daniel Cook officiating, with interment in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery.
MR. JIM GARY SPIRES, age 63, of Eastman, GA, died Thursday, June 20, 2019 at his residence.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, June 22, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Brian Jones officiating.
MR. CHARLES DARRELL THORNBURG, SR., age 75, of Eastman, GA, died Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, June 19, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Emory Howell and Rev. Arnold Rye officiating, with interment in Bracewell Family Cemetery in Dublin.
MR. RALPH STEWART KELLY, SR., age 101, of Chauncey, GA, died Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Dogwood Gardens Senior Living in Eastman.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, June 18, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Dahl McDermitt, Jr, Rev. Graton Helms, and Rev. Donnie Swanson officiating, with interment in Chauncey City Cemetery.
MR. WILMER SHEFFIELD, age 76, of Acworth, GA, died Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Tranquility Hospice at Cobb Hospital in Austell.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 3:00PM Saturday, June 15, at Sweet Home Baptist Church Cemetery, with Mr. Reggie Sheffield officiating.
MRS. AUDREY LYNN STRICKLAND HELMS, age 57, of Milan, GA, died Saturday, June 8, 2019 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, June 11, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Mr. Bobby Ryals, Rev. Kenny White, Dr. Al Daniell, and Rev. Billy Baker officiating, with interment in Sweet Home Baptist Church Cemetery.
MRS. MELINDA FAIRCLOTH NIBLETT, age 76, of Cochran, GA, died Thursday, June 6, 2019 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, June 9, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Elder Willie Hatfield and Rev. John Faircloth officiating, with interment in Giddens-Harrell Cemetery.
MRS. SUE LORENE JONES SNELLGROVE, age 88, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Friday, June 7, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. LeDon Connell, Rev. Ronny Moore, and Rev. W.R. Connell officiating, with interment in Sugar Creek Congregational Methodist Church Cemetery.
MS. HAZEL RUBY JONES, age 79, of Milan, GA, died Monday, June 3, 2019 at Glenwood Healthcare and Rehab in Glenwood, GA.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, June 6, at Milan Baptist Church, with Rev. Aubrey Corbitt and Rev. Wayne Cobb officiating, with interment in Milan City Cemetery.
MR. JIMMY R. LEE, age 80, of Eastman, GA, died Sunday, June 2, 2019 at his residence.
Memorial services will be held at 3:00PM Wednesday, June 5, at Cottondale Baptist Church.
MR. DOYLE WALLACE JOHNSON, SR., age 69, of Chester, GA, died Sunday, June 2, 2019 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, June 4, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Arnold Rye officiating, with interment in Pleasant Olive Cemetery in Chester.
MR. JOSEPH HARLOW “J.H.” DUNN, age 83, of Adrian, GA, born and raised in Chauncey, GA, died peacefully Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Pine Pointe Hospice in Macon.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, June 5, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Mike Grenade officiating, with interment in Ryals Cemetery.
MR. JIMMY DAVID HEATH, JR., age 72, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, May 31, 2019 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Monday, June 3, in Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Mike Grenade officiating, with interment in Plainfield Baptist Church Cemetery.
MRS. SARAH ESTELLE BELLFLOWER COLEMAN, age 76, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, May 31, 2019 at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, June 2, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Myron Parkerson officiating, with interment in New Bethel Cemetery.
REV. BUFORD MARTIN TANNER, SR., age 83, of Eastman, GA, passed Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, June 1, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Dr. Mark Boyd officiating, with interment in Fair Haven Baptist Church Cemetery.
MR. JAMES FRANKLIN TOMBERLIN, age 78, of Rhine, GA, died Monday, May 27, 2019 at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, May 29, at Hopewell Baptist Church, with Rev. Daniel Cook and Mr. Mike Hilliard officiating, with interment in Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery.
MR. JESSIE LAWRENCE DANIELS, age 61, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, May 25, 2019.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, May 28, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Ronnie Long and Rev. Randy Jones officiating, with interment in Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
MR. MITCHELL SNELGROVE, age 60, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, May 25, 2019 at his residence.
Memorial services will be held at 1:00PM Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at Lakeside Church, with Pastor Tyler Kirkley and Rev. Dwayne Burney officiating.
MR. FRED ROBERT BRACEWELL, age 93, of Helena, GA, died Friday, May 17, 2019 at his residence.
Graveside services were held at 2:00PM Sunday, May 19, at Zion Hope Baptist Church, with Mr. Reggie Sheffield officiating.
REV. WILLIAM JACKSON “JACK” SHEFFIELD, age 79, of Eastman, GA, died Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Serenity Hospice in Dublin.
Graveside services will be held at 3:00PM Friday, May 17, at Vilula Baptist Church Cemetery, with Dr. Donnie Sutton and Rev. Royce McClelland officiating.
MR. GREGG “PAT” WILSON, age 59, of Helena, GA, died Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Serenity Place Hospice in Dublin.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
MRS. DOROTHY “DOT” PARKERSON BLAND, age 96, of Monroe, GA, formerly of Eastman, died Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Piedmont Walton Hospital in Monroe.
Funeral services were held at 2:00PM Saturday, May 11, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Dr. Jerry Peele officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
JERRY “BULL” WHITE, JR., age 27, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, May 6, 2019 at Dodge County Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM Thursday, May 9, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Terry Pullen officiating, with interment in Plainfield Baptist Church Cemetery.
MRS. LILLIAN PURVIS LONG, age 92, of Eastman, GA died Monday, May 6, 2019 at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Thursday, May 9, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Billy Baker and Rev. Daniel Cook officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
MRS. MONTINE MANNING LOYD, age 82, of Eastman, GA, died Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home in Eastman.
Graveside services will be held at 4:00PM Wednesday, May 8, at Orphans Cemetery, with Dr. Jerry Peele officiating.
MR. TERRY RANDALL “RANDY” JOINER, SR., age 67, of Eastman, GA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at the Navient Medical Center in Macon.
Memorial services will be held at 4:00PM Monday, May 6, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Dr. David Walker officiating.
MRS. MAXINE DELORES LEWIS BUIE, age 89, of Eastman, GA, died May 1, 2019 at Dodge County Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Friday, May 3, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Dr. Jerry Peele, Rev. Jack Lee and Rev. Brian Martin officiating, with interment in Plainfield Baptist Church Cemetery.
MR. BILLY RAY BOND, age 80, of Eastman, GA, died Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at his residence.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, April 27, at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Rev. Rev. Daniel Cook officiating.
MR. WENDELL ODELL “SONNY” PEACOCK, age 74, of Lizella, GA, died Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Navicent Health Medical Center in Macon.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, April 24, at Southerland Funeral Chapel in Eastman with Rev. Mike Grenade officiating, with interment in Robins Cemetery.
MRS. BENNIE SUE GRISWOLD POPE, age 87, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at her residence.
Memorial services will be held at a later date in Enterprise, Alabama.
MRS. LILLIAN JOYCE WILLIAMS SPIRES, age 73, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, April 19, 2019 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM Monday, April 22, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Dwaine Dunn officiating, with interment in Cottondale Cemetery.
MRS. BRIDGET ANNE HANES MYERS, age 66, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, April 15, 2019 at her residence.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
MR. OLEN WILLIAM HOGAN, SR., age 54, of Eastman, GA, died Wednesday, April 17, 2019.
Memorial services will be held at 12:00PM Tuesday, April 23, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Gerald Conley officiating.
BOBBY GLENN BROWN, age 46, of Mt. Vernon, GA, died Friday, April 12, 2019 at Candler Hospital in Savannah, GA.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, April 16, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Randy Callahan officiating, with interment in Giddens-Harrell Cemetery.
MRS. DEBORAH JOYCE CRANE MULLIS, age 64, of Eastman, GA, died Thursday, April 11, 2019 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM Sunday, April 14, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Dr. Al Daniell and Rev. Chris Dotson officiating, with interment in Gresston Congregational Holiness Cemetery.
MRS. ANNELLE TRIPP TAYLOR, age 75, of Eastman, GA, died Thursday February 21, 2019 at Navicent Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Macon.
Memorial services will be at 11:00AM Saturday, April 13 in Southerland Funeral Chapel with Rev. Arnold Rye officiating.
MR. GARY WAYNE PEACOCK, age 62, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, April 8, 2019 at his residence.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Friday, April 12, at Orphans Cemetery, with Rev. Ricky Anderson officiating, with interment in Orphans Cemetery.
MRS. MOLLIE SUE KELLY PARKERSON, age 92, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, April 11, at Chauncey City Cemetery, with Rev. Donnie Swanson and Rev. Vaughn Clark officiating, with interment in Chauncey City Cemetery.
MR. ANDREW RAY SHEFFIELD, age 75, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, April 6, 2019 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, April 13, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Myron Parkerson and Mr. Greg Farmer officiating, with interment in Parkerson Baptist Church Cemetery.
MRS. JUDY ANN GRUBBS BOUTWELL, age 72, of Eastman, GA, died Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Dodge County Hospital.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, April 9, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Tyler Kirkley and Mr. Robert “Bob” Boutwell officiating, with interment in Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.
MRS. THELMA BLACK JOINER, age 82, of Eastman, GA, died Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Taylor Regional Hospital in Hawkinsville.
Funeral services will held at 3:00PM Sunday, April 7, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Mike Grenade officiating, with interment in Parkerson Baptist Church Cemetery.
MR. JAMES CULLEN “J.C.” McCRANIE, age 86, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, March 29, 2019 at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM Monday, April 1, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Dr. Jerry Peele officiating, with interment in Orphans Cemetery.
MRS. MINNIE CANNON “COOKIE” HICKMAN, age 65, of McRae, GA, formerly of Eastman, GA, died Thursday, March 28, 2019 at the Coliseum Medical Center in Macon.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM Tuesday, April 2, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Brian Brazzell officiating, with interment in New Union Church Cemetery.
JESSICA LEIGH ROOKS, age 37, of Eastman, GA, died Thursday, March 28, 2019 at the Medical Center Navicent Health in Macon.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, April 4 at Southerland Funeral Chapel with Rev. Myron Parkerson and Mr. Randy Horne officiating.
BENTLEY LANE PLYLER, infant son of Christian Plyler and Ashley Brown Plyler, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00AM Thursday, April 4, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Ricky Gilmore officiating.
MRS. JUDY KAY LOWERY HAMPTON, age 54, of Jacksonville, GA, died Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, March 23, at Milan Baptist Church, with Rev. Aubrey Corbitt, Rev. James Dupree, and Rev. Darrell Barlow officiating, with interment in Milan City Cemetery.
MR. FELTON HERMAN “BUDDY” OXLEY, age 72, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, March 18, 2019 at his residence in Gresston.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, March 20, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Mike Grenade officiating, with interment in Gresston Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery.
MR. EMORY LANE AMERSON, age 73, of Houston, TX, formerly of Chester, GA, died Saturday, March 9, 2019 at his residence.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, March 24, at Pine Level Freewill Baptist Church, with Rev. Craig Minor officiating.
MR. JAMES FRED BOHANNON, age 80, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, March 15, 2019 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM Sunday, March 17, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Joey Bohannon officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
HELEN FAY HARDIN PETERSON, age 83, of Eastman, GA passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 peacefully at home.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, March 16 at Sand Grove Baptist Church, Hwy 280 Milan, GA, with Rev. Joey Bohannon, Rev. Wayne McDaniel, and Rev. Trey Benton officiating with interment in Sand Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
DR. DALE JENNINGS CLEMENTS, age 65, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, March 11, 2019 at her residence.
A celebration of life gathering will be held from 1:00PM-4:00PM Saturday, March 16 at the Clements residence for those who would like to pay tribute to the memory and life of Dale.
MS. FAYE RUTH JOBE ROZIER, age 91, of Eastman, Georgia, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, March 13, at Middle Ground Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Matthew Floyd officiating.
MR. HAROLD “HAL” GIBBS, age 87, of Eastman, GA, died Thursday, March 7, 2019 at his residence.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, March 12, at St. Mark Catholic Church, with Father Stephen Pontzer officiating.
MR. CHARLES ROBERT “CHARLIE” MULLIS, age 32, of Columbus, GA, died Thursday, March 7, 2019 in Dodge County.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00AM Monday, March 11, at Southerland Funeral Chapel with Pastor Dahl McDermitt officiating.
MR. JOHN TIMOTHY “J.T.” WOODARD, SR., age 96, of Chauncey, GA, died Monday, March 4, 2019 at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, March 7, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Dr. Paul Cowles, Dr. Jerry Peele, and Rev. Mike Grenade officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
MR. WALTER RAY OZMORE, age 77, of Rentz, GA, died Monday, March 4, 2019 at Southland Healthcare in Dublin.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30PM Wednesday, March 6, at the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville with Rev. Arnold Rye officiating.
MR. CLIFTON CLARK, age 85, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, March 1, 2019 at McRae Manor Nursing Home in McRae.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, March 3, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Mike Grenade officiating, with interment in New Bethel Cemetery in Helena.
NICHOLAS WADE MASSINGILL, age 18, of Eastman, GA, died Thursday, February 28, 2019 at the Medical Center Navicent Health in Macon.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Monday, March 4, at Grace Baptist Church, with Rev. Alvin Merritt and Rev. Matthew Floyd officiating, with interment in Bowen Cemetery.
MRS. DALE KNIGHT GILBERT, age 63, of Eastman, GA, died Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Dodge County Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Friday, March 1 at Southerland Funeral Chapel with Rev. Dwaine Dunn and Dr. Al Daniel officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
MRS. MARGARET JENELLE BACON HARRELL, age 76, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, February 25, 2019 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, February 27, at Bethlehem Baptist Church, with Rev. Mike Grenade and Dr. Donnie Sutton officiating, with interment in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Al Acosta officiating.
MRS. MARY MADELINE JAMIESON WOODWARD, age 99, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, February 22, 2019 in Athens, GA.
Memorial services will be held at 1:00PM Saturday, March 2, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Dr. Jerry Peele officiating with interment in Sand Grove Cemetery in Milan.
MR. CHARLES DAVID “CHUCK” AMERSON, SR., age 49, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, February 23, 2019 at his residence.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00AM Thursday, February 28 at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Mr. John Dykes officiating, with interment in Parkerson Baptist Church Cemetery.
MR. WILLIE L. “PETE” DYKES, age 86, of Danville, GA, died Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin.
Funeral services are incomplete at this time and will be announced later today.
MRS. BRENDA FAYE PARKER YAWN, age 66, of Eastman, GA, died Sunday, February 17, 2019 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, February 19, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Dahl McDermitt, Jr. and Rev. Fred Parker officiating, with interment in Antioch #1 Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Greg Cook officiating.
MRS. LINDA HENDRIX MULLIS, age 68, of Eastman, GA, died Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Dodge County Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Monday, February 18, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Tim Hicks officiating, with interment at 3:00PM in Good Hope Cemetery in Naylor, GA.
MRS. NORMA JANE WALLS EAGERTON, age 93, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, February 8, 2019 at Dodge County Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, February 12, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Dr. Jerry Peele officiating, with interment in Orphans Cemetery
MR. ROBERT LEON “BOB” SOMERVILLE, age 62, of Eastman, GA, died Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at his residence.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, February 10, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Arnold Rye officiating.
MR. ROBERT OWEN “BOBBY” POWELL, age 71, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
MRS. BARBARA ANN MYERS WALTERS, age 66, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Friday, February 8, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Fred Parker officiating, with interment in Antioch #1 Baptist Church Cemetery.
MR. WILLIAM EDWARD BURCH, age 49, of Dublin, GA, died Monday, February 4, 2019 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, February 7, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Tyler Kirkley officiating.
MRS. JOYCE JACQUELENE PEACOCK JONES, age 90, of Plainfield, GA, died Monday, February 4, 2019 at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Friday, February 8, at Plainfield Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Tim Tanner officiating.
MR. DAVID ALEXANDER BOYD, age 74, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, February 4, 2019 at Monroe County Hospital in Forsyth, GA.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, February 6, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, with Rev. Chuck Taylor and Rev. John Mobley officiating, with interment in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
MRS. SARAH ELLEN BURCH PEZOLD, age 69, of Eastman, GA, died Sunday, January 27, 2019 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, January 31, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Andy Brownley officiating, with interment in Burch Family Cemetery.
Locally owned and operated, Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home, has been "A Tradition of Trust" to Eastman, Dodge County and Middle Georgia for over 65 years.