With great joy, Jim Faircloth went to stand in the glorious presence of His God and Savior, on Friday, October 6, 2023. James Loyce Faircloth, Jr., was born in Houston, Texas, on November 9, 1945, to the late James Loyce Faircloth, Sr., and the late Eunice Fortner Faircloth. Jim was also preceded in death by his brother, Warren. He grew up in Seville, Rochelle, and Abbeville.
Jim is survived by his wife of 46 years, Diane; his two sisters, Martha Bullock and Ava Blazi; his sister-in-law, Janette Williams (Durward); and his wonderful nieces and nephews: Caroline Usher, Kim Sexton (Tim), Ric Blazi (Genie), Jennifer Farmer (Matt), Kelly Ward (Ryan), Daniel Williams (Kristian), and Anna Shirley (Ryan).
MRS. LINDA FAYE PITTS SAPP, age 76, of Dublin, GA, died Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Bleckley County Memorial Hospital in Cochran, GA.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00PM Monday, October 9, at Orphans Cemetery, with Mr. David Couey officiating.
MS. LUCY YOUNG, age 67, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Southland Nursing Home in Dublin, GA.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
MRS. JOANN MASSINGILL DENNIS, age 81, of Chauncey, GA, died Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Crossview Nursing Home in Pineview, GA.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, September 30, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Mike Grenade officiating, with interment in Ryals Cemetery.
MRS. JUDITH ELENE “JUDY” EVANS McCRANIE, age 76, of Eastman, GA, died Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services will be held at 3:00PM Tuesday, October 3, at Vilula Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Royce Vaughn officiating
MS. ROBIN NOLEEN ELLIS, age 53, of Chester, GA, died Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Community Hospice in Vidalia, GA.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, September 23, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Daniel Walker officiating.
MRS. GERALDINE SPINKS McCRANIE, age 83, of Eastman, GA, died Sunday, September 10, 2023, at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, September 13, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Mr. Bobby Ryals and Mr. Gary Ryals officiating, with interment in Fair Haven Baptist Church Cemetery.
MRS. GLORIA JEAN MILLER WISE, age 76, of Eastman, GA, died Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at the Dodge County Hospital.
A celebration of life service will be held at 3:00PM Sunday, September 10, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Chaplain Doug Stevens officiating.
MR. CLINTON LEWIS, age 91, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, September 4, 2023, at Dodge County Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Thursday, September 7, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Daniel Cook and Rev. Todd Crosby officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
DAKOTA RAY SPIRES, age 22, of McRae, GA, formerly of Milan, GA, died Wednesday, August 30, 2023.
A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.
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.