JIMMY FRANK KNOWLES
Salesman at Lowe Electric
Jimmy Frank Knowles, age 48, of Eastman, died Friday, February 26, 2021 at Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 28, at Greenlawn Memorial
Park, with Reverend Tyler Kirkley officiating.
JONATHAN MALCOLM GOOLSBY
Dodge County Middle School Student
Jonathan Malcolm Goolsby, age 14, of Eastman, died Sunday, February 21, 2021 Graveside services were
held on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. in Lockett Cemetery in Eastman with Pastor Prince Dawson officiating.
PATRICIA DIANE DAVIS HOPWOOD
Fred’s Discount Store Sales Clerk
Patricia Diane Davis Hopwood, age 60, of Eastman, died Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Coliseum Medical
Center in Macon. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday,
March 4, 2021 at Southerland Funeral Chapel with Reverend Myron Parkerson and Reverend Ricky Gilmore
officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Deaths
OBITS
LUDOWIKA KRESS WHITTLE
Homemaker
Mrs. Ludowika Kress Whittle, age 89, of Cochran, formerly of Eastman, died Monday, February 22, 2021 at At Home Senior Living in Cochran.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 24, at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Reverend Wayne McDaniel officiating.
ROSE LEE JOLLEY
Eastman Native
Mrs. Rose Lee Jolley, age 58, of Eastman, died Thursday, February 11, 2021. Graveside services were held Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Annis Church Cemetery in Eastman with Pastor George Fluellen officiating.
Homemaker
Mrs. Ludowika Kress Whittle, age 89, of Cochran, formerly of Eastman, died Monday, February 22, 2021 at At Home Senior Living in Cochran.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 24, at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Reverend Wayne McDaniel officiating.
ROSE LEE JOLLEY
Eastman Native
Mrs. Rose Lee Jolley, age 58, of Eastman, died Thursday, February 11, 2021. Graveside services were held Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Annis Church Cemetery in Eastman with Pastor George Fluellen officiating.
OBITUARIES
Nuvel Douglas
Former Substitute Teacher
Nuvel Douglas, age 93, of Eastman died Monday, February 8, 2021 at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Woodlawn Cemetery with Reverend Daniel Cook and Reverend Chad Hendley officiating. The family requests social distancing and wearing masks. Mrs. Douglas will lie in state from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.
ERNEST LEE JORDAN
Rentz Cabinet
Company Employee
Ernest Lee Jordan, age 62, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021.
Graveside services were held on Friday, February 5, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in Burch’s Cemetery in Chester with Pastor Donald Way officiating.
DONNA J. MORRIS
Dodge County Board of Education Retired Employee
Donna J. Morris, age 61, of Eastman died Sunday, February 7, 2021 at the Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Bay Springs Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery in Plainfield.
EVELYN MULLIS GRAHAM
Eugene Smith Jewelers Former Employee
Evelyn Mullis Graham, age 86, of Eastman, died Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 8, 2021 at Zebulon Baptist Church Cemetery, with Reverend Daniel Cook officiating.
THOMAS MICHAEL TITO “MIKE” COSSETT
Cossett’s Flooring and Construction Owner
Thomas Michael Tito “Mike” Cossett age 44, of Eastman, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at his residence.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
HARLEE RAE STRICKLAND
Middle Georgia State University Student
Harlee Rae Strickland, age 20, of Eastman, died Thursday, February 4, 2021 in Dooly County.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 8, 2021 at Orphans Cemetery with Reverend Fred Parker officiating.
MACK ALTON MORGAN
Auto Body Repairman
Mack Alton Morgan, age 70, of Eastman, died Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at his residence.
Memorial services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Southerland Funeral Chapel with Reverend Tim Morgan and Reverend Bucky Morgan officiating.
CLETUS JOHN MULLIS
Retired Robins Air Force Base
Cletus John Mullis, age 83, died Monday, February 1, 2021, at his residence.
Graveside services were held on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.
JACQUELINE STUCKEY MOORE
Former Dodge County Extension Home
Economist
Jacqueline Stuckey, age 95, died on January 30, 2021 in Hilton Head, South Carolina. A celebration of Jacqueline’s life will be held in the spring at the family farm in Chester.
ANTHONY JEROME FOREST
Chic King Employee
Anthony Jerome Forest, age 48, died Saturday, January 30, 2021.
Graveside services were held Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Piney Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Cochran with Pastor Prince Dawson and Pastor James Brown officiating.
REED JARRETT EVERETT
Barrington Dairies Farm Employe
Reed Jarrett Everett, age 24, of Unadilla, died Monday, January 25, 2021, at the Medical Center-Navicent Health in Macon.
A celebration of his life was held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 30, 2020 on the family farm in Macon County.
GEORGE TERRY “PETEY” MOORE, JR.
Retired United States Postal Service
George Terry “Petey” Moore, Jr., age 52, of Eastman, died Monday, February 8, 2021 at the Dodge County Hospital.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Mike Grenade and Reverend Frank Osborne officiating.
Former Substitute Teacher
Nuvel Douglas, age 93, of Eastman died Monday, February 8, 2021 at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Woodlawn Cemetery with Reverend Daniel Cook and Reverend Chad Hendley officiating. The family requests social distancing and wearing masks. Mrs. Douglas will lie in state from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.
ERNEST LEE JORDAN
Rentz Cabinet
Company Employee
Ernest Lee Jordan, age 62, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021.
Graveside services were held on Friday, February 5, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in Burch’s Cemetery in Chester with Pastor Donald Way officiating.
DONNA J. MORRIS
Dodge County Board of Education Retired Employee
Donna J. Morris, age 61, of Eastman died Sunday, February 7, 2021 at the Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Bay Springs Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery in Plainfield.
EVELYN MULLIS GRAHAM
Eugene Smith Jewelers Former Employee
Evelyn Mullis Graham, age 86, of Eastman, died Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 8, 2021 at Zebulon Baptist Church Cemetery, with Reverend Daniel Cook officiating.
THOMAS MICHAEL TITO “MIKE” COSSETT
Cossett’s Flooring and Construction Owner
Thomas Michael Tito “Mike” Cossett age 44, of Eastman, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at his residence.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
HARLEE RAE STRICKLAND
Middle Georgia State University Student
Harlee Rae Strickland, age 20, of Eastman, died Thursday, February 4, 2021 in Dooly County.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 8, 2021 at Orphans Cemetery with Reverend Fred Parker officiating.
MACK ALTON MORGAN
Auto Body Repairman
Mack Alton Morgan, age 70, of Eastman, died Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at his residence.
Memorial services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Southerland Funeral Chapel with Reverend Tim Morgan and Reverend Bucky Morgan officiating.
CLETUS JOHN MULLIS
Retired Robins Air Force Base
Cletus John Mullis, age 83, died Monday, February 1, 2021, at his residence.
Graveside services were held on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.
JACQUELINE STUCKEY MOORE
Former Dodge County Extension Home
Economist
Jacqueline Stuckey, age 95, died on January 30, 2021 in Hilton Head, South Carolina. A celebration of Jacqueline’s life will be held in the spring at the family farm in Chester.
ANTHONY JEROME FOREST
Chic King Employee
Anthony Jerome Forest, age 48, died Saturday, January 30, 2021.
Graveside services were held Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Piney Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Cochran with Pastor Prince Dawson and Pastor James Brown officiating.
REED JARRETT EVERETT
Barrington Dairies Farm Employe
Reed Jarrett Everett, age 24, of Unadilla, died Monday, January 25, 2021, at the Medical Center-Navicent Health in Macon.
A celebration of his life was held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 30, 2020 on the family farm in Macon County.
GEORGE TERRY “PETEY” MOORE, JR.
Retired United States Postal Service
George Terry “Petey” Moore, Jr., age 52, of Eastman, died Monday, February 8, 2021 at the Dodge County Hospital.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Mike Grenade and Reverend Frank Osborne officiating.
OBITUARIES
MAY “SUSIE” WILKERSON HOWARD
Certified Nursing Assistant
May “Susie” Wilkerson Howard, age 68, of Chauncey, died Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 3, at Zion Hope Baptist Church Cemetery in Chauncey with Sherwin Anderson and Reverend J.B. Carr officiating.
MILES ALBERT “BILL” REYNOLDS, JR.
Vietnam Veteran
Miles Albert “Bill” Reynolds, Jr., age 83 of Gresston, died on January 27, 2021.
No memorial service is planned. While the family appreciates the concern and prayers, they are asking for privacy at this time.
SHARLEEN WILLIAMS
Retired Civil Service
Sharleen Williams, age 69, of Rhine, died Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at her residence.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Southerland Funeral Chapel with Reverend Tim Moorhouse officiating. Interment followed in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Rusty Harper officiating.
Gwendolyn Flowers Stewart
Evangelist
Gwendolyn Flowers Stewart, age 67, of Macon, died Monday, January 25, 2021.
Graveside services were held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Kinsey Walker, Pastor Benjamin Clark, Jr., Pastor George Fluellen and Pastor Gregory Mann officiating.
CHARLES GLISSON
Bethlehem Baptist Church
Charles Glisson, age 59, of Eastman died Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Fairview Park Hospital.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Woodlawn Cemetery with Reverend Arnold Rye and Reverend Al Acosta officiating.
ELOISE WOOTEN SIMMONS
New Bethlehem #4
Missionary Baptist Church Member
Eloise Wooten Simmons, age 83, died Wednesday, January 20, 2021.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Centilla Baptist Church Cemetery in Helea with Pastor E. Neal Dixon officiating.
CLIFFORD ADAMS
International Long Shoreman
Clifford Adams, age 67, died Tuesday, January 19, 2021.
Graveside services were held Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Barney II Cemetery.
JURELL HORNE
Former McRae City Council Member
Jurell Horne, age 69, died on Wednesday, January 6, 2021.
Graveside services were held on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. at Pine Acres Cemetery in McRae with Pastor John Williams officiating.
Certified Nursing Assistant
May “Susie” Wilkerson Howard, age 68, of Chauncey, died Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 3, at Zion Hope Baptist Church Cemetery in Chauncey with Sherwin Anderson and Reverend J.B. Carr officiating.
MILES ALBERT “BILL” REYNOLDS, JR.
Vietnam Veteran
Miles Albert “Bill” Reynolds, Jr., age 83 of Gresston, died on January 27, 2021.
No memorial service is planned. While the family appreciates the concern and prayers, they are asking for privacy at this time.
SHARLEEN WILLIAMS
Retired Civil Service
Sharleen Williams, age 69, of Rhine, died Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at her residence.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Southerland Funeral Chapel with Reverend Tim Moorhouse officiating. Interment followed in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Rusty Harper officiating.
Gwendolyn Flowers Stewart
Evangelist
Gwendolyn Flowers Stewart, age 67, of Macon, died Monday, January 25, 2021.
Graveside services were held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Kinsey Walker, Pastor Benjamin Clark, Jr., Pastor George Fluellen and Pastor Gregory Mann officiating.
CHARLES GLISSON
Bethlehem Baptist Church
Charles Glisson, age 59, of Eastman died Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Fairview Park Hospital.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Woodlawn Cemetery with Reverend Arnold Rye and Reverend Al Acosta officiating.
ELOISE WOOTEN SIMMONS
New Bethlehem #4
Missionary Baptist Church Member
Eloise Wooten Simmons, age 83, died Wednesday, January 20, 2021.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Centilla Baptist Church Cemetery in Helea with Pastor E. Neal Dixon officiating.
CLIFFORD ADAMS
International Long Shoreman
Clifford Adams, age 67, died Tuesday, January 19, 2021.
Graveside services were held Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Barney II Cemetery.
JURELL HORNE
Former McRae City Council Member
Jurell Horne, age 69, died on Wednesday, January 6, 2021.
Graveside services were held on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. at Pine Acres Cemetery in McRae with Pastor John Williams officiating.
Obituaries
RANDY RAY FORBES
Retired Mechanic and Truck Driver
Randy Ray Forbes, age 62, of Eastman, died Sunday, January 24, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Woodlawn Cemetery with Reverend Ronnie Jones officiating. The family encourages that masks be worn and social distancing be practiced during the funeral services.
WAYNE DOUGLAS SNYDER
Retired Atlanta Police Officer
Wayne Douglas Snyder, age 61, of Eastman, died Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Dodge County Hospital.
A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 28, at Grace Baptist Church, with Reverend 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.
MARILYN WOMMACK BARNETT
Greenlawn Baptist Church Member
Marilyn Wommack Barnett, age 85, of Eastman, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at her residence.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 21, at Lovely Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, with Reverend Patrick Barnett officiating.
SANDRA KIRTZ GODFREY
Springfield Baptist Church Member
Sandra Kirtz Godfrey, age 66, of Eastman, died Friday, January 15, 2021 in Fairview Park Hospital.
Graveside services were held Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. in Springfield-Burch Cemetery in Chester with Pastor Stefon Brown, Reverand R.l. Duncan and Reverand Carlton Godfrey, Jr. officiating.
Retired Mechanic and Truck Driver
Randy Ray Forbes, age 62, of Eastman, died Sunday, January 24, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Woodlawn Cemetery with Reverend Ronnie Jones officiating. The family encourages that masks be worn and social distancing be practiced during the funeral services.
WAYNE DOUGLAS SNYDER
Retired Atlanta Police Officer
Wayne Douglas Snyder, age 61, of Eastman, died Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Dodge County Hospital.
A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 28, at Grace Baptist Church, with Reverend 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.
MARILYN WOMMACK BARNETT
Greenlawn Baptist Church Member
Marilyn Wommack Barnett, age 85, of Eastman, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at her residence.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 21, at Lovely Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, with Reverend Patrick Barnett officiating.
SANDRA KIRTZ GODFREY
Springfield Baptist Church Member
Sandra Kirtz Godfrey, age 66, of Eastman, died Friday, January 15, 2021 in Fairview Park Hospital.
Graveside services were held Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. in Springfield-Burch Cemetery in Chester with Pastor Stefon Brown, Reverand R.l. Duncan and Reverand Carlton Godfrey, Jr. officiating.
Obituaries
JIMMY LEE KIRKLAND
Milan Fire Department Fire Chief
Jimmy Lee Kirkland, age 47, of Milan, died Thursday, January 14, 2021, at his residence after a tough and courageous battle with bile duct cancer.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 18, 2021 at Sand Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Reverend Joey Bohannon and Reverend Aubrey Corbitt officiated.
J.B. LEWIS, JR.
Retired Truck Driver and Farmer
J.B. Lewis Jr., age 76, of Chester, died Sunday, January 17, 2021 at the Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
Graveside services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Zion Hope Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Ricky Gilmore and Reverend Sterling Averett officiating.
WILLIAM JOHNNY CRANFORD
Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department
Charter Member
William Johnny Cranford died Monday, January 11, 2021.
A private funeral service will be held at New Union Church Cemetery.
SUSAN LYNN SMITH BARNWELL
Childcare Provider
Susan Lynn Smith Barnwell, age 51, of Eastman, died Friday, January 15, 2021.
A memorial visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at Hardy-Towns Funeral Home.
SHEILA LYNN SPIRES MATHIS
Homemaker
Sheila Lynn Spires Mathis, age 52, of McRae, died Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at the McRae State Park in McRae with Reverend Chuck Yzenski officiating.
JAMES “JIMMY” DANIEL McCRANIE
Vietnam Veteran
James “Jimmy” Daniel McCranie, age 72, of Eastman, died Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at the Dodge County Hospital.
A private family memorial service was held on Friday, January 15, 2021 at Poplar Springs Cemetery with Reverend Gerald Conley officiating.
JAMES EDWARD AUSTIN
Beloved DCHS
Employee
James Edward Austin, age 59, of Eastman, died Sunday, January 6, 2021.
Graveside services were held on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Ebenezer Baptist Church with Willie Fred Holton saying a prayer.
JAMES BARNEY MELVIN, SR.
United States Army Veteran
James Barney Melvin Sr., age 88, of Milan, died Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Sand Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Aubrey Corbitt officiating.
GLENDA LOU WARD KINCHEN
Former Bookkeeper
Glenda Lou Ward Kinchen, age 73, of Milan, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at her residence.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 16, at Southerland Funeral Chapel with Reverend Wayne Cobb and a special video tribute by Pastor Carroll Roberson officiating. Interment followed in Antioch Baptist Church #2 Cemetery.
TOMMY MINCEY
Moores Chapel
Holiness Church
Deacon
Tommy Mincey, age 61, of Eastman, died Tuesday, January 12, 2021.
Graveside services were held Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Milan City Cemetery with Pastor Terrell Mincey officiating.
MARY ETTA DUPREE STANLEY
Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church
Secretary
Mary Etta Dupree Stanley, age 85, of Eastman, died Tuesday, January 12, 2021.
Graveside services were held on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery. Pastor Sylvester Roundtree, Jr., Pastor Butch Dupree, Deacon Jerry Hughes, Michelle Tobler and Deacon Larry Harrell officiated over the service.
TERRY TRIBBLE
Pastor
Terry Tribble, age 64, of Mauk, formerly of Eastman, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 11, 2021 at the Houston County Medical Center in Warner Robins.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Southerland Funeral Chapel with Reverend William Smith and Reverend Roy Woods officiating. Interment followed in Mt. Ararat Baptist Church Cemetery.
LESLIE ROZIER EDWARDS
Regional Youth
Development Center Retired Employee
Leslie Rozier Edwards, age 52, died Monday, January 10, 2021.
Graveside services were held Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Eastman City Cemetery in Eastman. Pastor Curtis Rozier, Pastor Lonnie Lewis, Pastor Willie Basby, Sr., Dr. Alton Edwards and Sister Charlene Simmons officiated.
ANNETTE P. JENKINS
Hopewell Baptist Church Member
Annette P. Jenkins, age 69, of Chauncey, died Sunday, January 10, 2021.
Graveside services were held in Eastman City Cemetery on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Edward Northcutt, Reverend Dr. Patricia Paterson and Co-Pastor Carrie Carr officiating.
DAVID “POP” GIBSON
United States Coast Guard Veteran
David “Pop” Gibson, age 60, died Sunday, January 10, 2021.
Graveside services were held on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Drench Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Eastman. Reverend Charlie Robinson, Deacon Calvin Davis, and Brother Earnest Gibson officiated.
HENRY LEE “PAPA” MADISON
Faith In Action Baptist Church Deacon
Henry Lee “Papa” Madison, age 66, died Thursday, January 7, 2021.
Graveside services were held at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Reedy Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Rentz. Deacon Terrence Shields, Deacon Lawrence Harvey, Pastor Cecil Barden and Mathew Carter officiated the service. Nikaria Spikes and Dorothy Madison read a poem.
Milan Fire Department Fire Chief
Jimmy Lee Kirkland, age 47, of Milan, died Thursday, January 14, 2021, at his residence after a tough and courageous battle with bile duct cancer.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 18, 2021 at Sand Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Reverend Joey Bohannon and Reverend Aubrey Corbitt officiated.
J.B. LEWIS, JR.
Retired Truck Driver and Farmer
J.B. Lewis Jr., age 76, of Chester, died Sunday, January 17, 2021 at the Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
Graveside services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Zion Hope Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Ricky Gilmore and Reverend Sterling Averett officiating.
WILLIAM JOHNNY CRANFORD
Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department
Charter Member
William Johnny Cranford died Monday, January 11, 2021.
A private funeral service will be held at New Union Church Cemetery.
SUSAN LYNN SMITH BARNWELL
Childcare Provider
Susan Lynn Smith Barnwell, age 51, of Eastman, died Friday, January 15, 2021.
A memorial visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at Hardy-Towns Funeral Home.
SHEILA LYNN SPIRES MATHIS
Homemaker
Sheila Lynn Spires Mathis, age 52, of McRae, died Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at the McRae State Park in McRae with Reverend Chuck Yzenski officiating.
JAMES “JIMMY” DANIEL McCRANIE
Vietnam Veteran
James “Jimmy” Daniel McCranie, age 72, of Eastman, died Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at the Dodge County Hospital.
A private family memorial service was held on Friday, January 15, 2021 at Poplar Springs Cemetery with Reverend Gerald Conley officiating.
JAMES EDWARD AUSTIN
Beloved DCHS
Employee
James Edward Austin, age 59, of Eastman, died Sunday, January 6, 2021.
Graveside services were held on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Ebenezer Baptist Church with Willie Fred Holton saying a prayer.
JAMES BARNEY MELVIN, SR.
United States Army Veteran
James Barney Melvin Sr., age 88, of Milan, died Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Sand Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Aubrey Corbitt officiating.
GLENDA LOU WARD KINCHEN
Former Bookkeeper
Glenda Lou Ward Kinchen, age 73, of Milan, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at her residence.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 16, at Southerland Funeral Chapel with Reverend Wayne Cobb and a special video tribute by Pastor Carroll Roberson officiating. Interment followed in Antioch Baptist Church #2 Cemetery.
TOMMY MINCEY
Moores Chapel
Holiness Church
Deacon
Tommy Mincey, age 61, of Eastman, died Tuesday, January 12, 2021.
Graveside services were held Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Milan City Cemetery with Pastor Terrell Mincey officiating.
MARY ETTA DUPREE STANLEY
Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church
Secretary
Mary Etta Dupree Stanley, age 85, of Eastman, died Tuesday, January 12, 2021.
Graveside services were held on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery. Pastor Sylvester Roundtree, Jr., Pastor Butch Dupree, Deacon Jerry Hughes, Michelle Tobler and Deacon Larry Harrell officiated over the service.
TERRY TRIBBLE
Pastor
Terry Tribble, age 64, of Mauk, formerly of Eastman, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 11, 2021 at the Houston County Medical Center in Warner Robins.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Southerland Funeral Chapel with Reverend William Smith and Reverend Roy Woods officiating. Interment followed in Mt. Ararat Baptist Church Cemetery.
LESLIE ROZIER EDWARDS
Regional Youth
Development Center Retired Employee
Leslie Rozier Edwards, age 52, died Monday, January 10, 2021.
Graveside services were held Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Eastman City Cemetery in Eastman. Pastor Curtis Rozier, Pastor Lonnie Lewis, Pastor Willie Basby, Sr., Dr. Alton Edwards and Sister Charlene Simmons officiated.
ANNETTE P. JENKINS
Hopewell Baptist Church Member
Annette P. Jenkins, age 69, of Chauncey, died Sunday, January 10, 2021.
Graveside services were held in Eastman City Cemetery on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Edward Northcutt, Reverend Dr. Patricia Paterson and Co-Pastor Carrie Carr officiating.
DAVID “POP” GIBSON
United States Coast Guard Veteran
David “Pop” Gibson, age 60, died Sunday, January 10, 2021.
Graveside services were held on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Drench Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Eastman. Reverend Charlie Robinson, Deacon Calvin Davis, and Brother Earnest Gibson officiated.
HENRY LEE “PAPA” MADISON
Faith In Action Baptist Church Deacon
Henry Lee “Papa” Madison, age 66, died Thursday, January 7, 2021.
Graveside services were held at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Reedy Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Rentz. Deacon Terrence Shields, Deacon Lawrence Harvey, Pastor Cecil Barden and Mathew Carter officiated the service. Nikaria Spikes and Dorothy Madison read a poem.
Obits
ROBERT CANNON
U.S. Army Veteran
Robert Cannon, age 78, of Perry, formerly from Eastman, died Sunday, January 10, 2021, at the Houston County Medical Center.
A private funeral service will be held.
JUDY DIANNE SHEFFIELD LEONARD
Moody Air Force Base Retired Employee
Judy Dianne Sheffield Leonard, 72, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away on January 9, 2021 after a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at McDonald Funeral Home located at 20 Gibson Road in Dahlonega on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. followed by services at 1:00.
SHIRLEY BELL HUFF JOHNS
Homemaker
Shirley Bell Huff Johns, age 89, of Eastman, died on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at the Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at New Union Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Mike Grenade and Reverend Joe Daniel officiating.
SHERYL HARDIMAN YAWN
Retired Alcoa
Employee
Sheryl Hardiman Yawn, age 71, of Chauncey, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 at the Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 12, 2012 at the Chauncey City Cemetery with Reverend LaDon Connell and Reverend James Hammock officiating.
GEORGIA NESMITH
Homemaker
Georgia NeSmith, age 87, of Eastman, formerly of Cochran died January 7, 2021 at the Dodge County Hospital.
A private committal service will be held with a memorial service at a later date due to covid.
GARY WOODARD
Gresston Baptist Church Member
Gary Woodard, age 65, of Eastman died Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services were held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Gresston Baptist Church Cemetery.
PAT DANIEL
Dodge County Correctional Institution Retired Employee
Pat Daniel, age 70, of Dublin, formerly of Chauncey died January 6, 2021 at The Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Chauncey City Cemetery.
SANDRA “SANDI” HARDIMAN STEVENSON GRIMES
Department of Community Affairs Retired Employee
Sandra “Sandi” Hardiman Stevenson Grimes, age 70, of Eastman, died Wednesday, January 6, 2021.
Memorial services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 9, at Chauncey City Cemetery, with Reverend James Hammock and Reverend Ronnie Moore officiating.
WANDA WRIGHT HAWN
Robins Air Force Base Retired Employee
Wanda Wright Hawn, age 67, of Eastman, died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at the Dodge County Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Solid Rock Church of God with Bishop Ralph Horne and Bishop Matthew Floyd officiating. Interment followed in Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
BURWELL DRURY JR.
Gilman Paper Company Retired Employee
Burwell Drury, Jr., age 80, of Eastman died Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at the Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2021 in Homeward Cemetery in Waverly.
WOODROW HILLIARD, JR.
Retired Truck Driver
Woodrow Hilliard, Jr., age 75, of Baxley, formerly of Rhine, died Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Bacon County Hospital in Alma.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Bay Springs Cemetery in Rhine, with Gary Ryals and Reverend Ricky Gilmore officiating.
EMILY MONTFORD GORDON
Domesticated Food Industries worker
Emily Montford Gordon, age 77, of Reynolds died Tuesday, January 5, 2021 after an extended illness at Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services were held on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Evergreen Cemetery with Reverend George Fluellen, Pastor Cecil Barden and Apostle Arthur Belcher officiating.
APRIL CHERIE MIMBS CRENSHAW
Homemaker
April Cherie Mimbs Crenshaw, age 51, of Dublin, formerly of Eastman, died Monday, January 4, 2021.
Memorial services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Southerland Funeral Chapel with Reverend Jeff Thomas officiating.
TERRY CLARENCE TRIPP
Retired Teacher
Terry Clarence Tripp, age 69, died peacefully in his Elberton, home just before dawn on Monday, January 4, 2021, with his wife and son by his side following a 13 year struggle.
Due to COVID-19, a private memorial service will be held.
JIM LEE WILLCOX, JR.
Independent Engineering Consultant
Jim Lee Wilcox, Jr., age 69, died Saturday, January 2, 2021 with his family by his side, following a lengthy illness.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
ROSEANNE TYREKA JOHNSON
Hair Stylist
Roseanna Tyreka Johnson, age 31, of Eastman died Friday, January 1, 2021.
Funeral ervices were held Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Restoration Outreach Ministries Inc. in Eastman with Bishop Curtis Collins officiating.
CRAIG ALEXANDER NORWOOD
Construction
Craig Alexander Norwood, age 33, or Eastman died December 29, 2020.
Funeral services were held on Monday, January 4, 2020 at Williams Family Cemetery with Pastor George Fluellen officiating.
DEMONTE’ JAVON IVEY
Pleasant Hill New
Missionary Baptist Church Member
Demonte’ Javon Ivey “Bunky”, age 22, of Eastmandied Wednesday, December 30, 2020.
Graveside services were held on Saturday, January 9, 2021 in Eastman City Cemetery with Pastor George Fluellen, Pastor Sammy Young, Pastor Tyrese Ivey and Craig Burch officiating.
GREGG PACKER WILSON
Roper, Inc. Retired Employee
Gregg Packer Wilson, age 83, of Helena, died Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Glen Eagle Nursing and Rehab Center in Abbeville.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
BETTY ELIZABETH WENDLER
Homemaker
Betty Elizabeth Wendler, age 84, died December 21, 2020 at Tacoma Lutheran Retirement Community in Tacoma, Washington.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, January 10, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Rollins Funeral Home in Eastman.
U.S. Army Veteran
Robert Cannon, age 78, of Perry, formerly from Eastman, died Sunday, January 10, 2021, at the Houston County Medical Center.
A private funeral service will be held.
JUDY DIANNE SHEFFIELD LEONARD
Moody Air Force Base Retired Employee
Judy Dianne Sheffield Leonard, 72, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away on January 9, 2021 after a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at McDonald Funeral Home located at 20 Gibson Road in Dahlonega on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. followed by services at 1:00.
SHIRLEY BELL HUFF JOHNS
Homemaker
Shirley Bell Huff Johns, age 89, of Eastman, died on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at the Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at New Union Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Mike Grenade and Reverend Joe Daniel officiating.
SHERYL HARDIMAN YAWN
Retired Alcoa
Employee
Sheryl Hardiman Yawn, age 71, of Chauncey, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 at the Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 12, 2012 at the Chauncey City Cemetery with Reverend LaDon Connell and Reverend James Hammock officiating.
GEORGIA NESMITH
Homemaker
Georgia NeSmith, age 87, of Eastman, formerly of Cochran died January 7, 2021 at the Dodge County Hospital.
A private committal service will be held with a memorial service at a later date due to covid.
GARY WOODARD
Gresston Baptist Church Member
Gary Woodard, age 65, of Eastman died Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services were held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Gresston Baptist Church Cemetery.
PAT DANIEL
Dodge County Correctional Institution Retired Employee
Pat Daniel, age 70, of Dublin, formerly of Chauncey died January 6, 2021 at The Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Chauncey City Cemetery.
SANDRA “SANDI” HARDIMAN STEVENSON GRIMES
Department of Community Affairs Retired Employee
Sandra “Sandi” Hardiman Stevenson Grimes, age 70, of Eastman, died Wednesday, January 6, 2021.
Memorial services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 9, at Chauncey City Cemetery, with Reverend James Hammock and Reverend Ronnie Moore officiating.
WANDA WRIGHT HAWN
Robins Air Force Base Retired Employee
Wanda Wright Hawn, age 67, of Eastman, died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at the Dodge County Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Solid Rock Church of God with Bishop Ralph Horne and Bishop Matthew Floyd officiating. Interment followed in Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
BURWELL DRURY JR.
Gilman Paper Company Retired Employee
Burwell Drury, Jr., age 80, of Eastman died Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at the Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2021 in Homeward Cemetery in Waverly.
WOODROW HILLIARD, JR.
Retired Truck Driver
Woodrow Hilliard, Jr., age 75, of Baxley, formerly of Rhine, died Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Bacon County Hospital in Alma.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Bay Springs Cemetery in Rhine, with Gary Ryals and Reverend Ricky Gilmore officiating.
EMILY MONTFORD GORDON
Domesticated Food Industries worker
Emily Montford Gordon, age 77, of Reynolds died Tuesday, January 5, 2021 after an extended illness at Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services were held on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Evergreen Cemetery with Reverend George Fluellen, Pastor Cecil Barden and Apostle Arthur Belcher officiating.
APRIL CHERIE MIMBS CRENSHAW
Homemaker
April Cherie Mimbs Crenshaw, age 51, of Dublin, formerly of Eastman, died Monday, January 4, 2021.
Memorial services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Southerland Funeral Chapel with Reverend Jeff Thomas officiating.
TERRY CLARENCE TRIPP
Retired Teacher
Terry Clarence Tripp, age 69, died peacefully in his Elberton, home just before dawn on Monday, January 4, 2021, with his wife and son by his side following a 13 year struggle.
Due to COVID-19, a private memorial service will be held.
JIM LEE WILLCOX, JR.
Independent Engineering Consultant
Jim Lee Wilcox, Jr., age 69, died Saturday, January 2, 2021 with his family by his side, following a lengthy illness.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
ROSEANNE TYREKA JOHNSON
Hair Stylist
Roseanna Tyreka Johnson, age 31, of Eastman died Friday, January 1, 2021.
Funeral ervices were held Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Restoration Outreach Ministries Inc. in Eastman with Bishop Curtis Collins officiating.
CRAIG ALEXANDER NORWOOD
Construction
Craig Alexander Norwood, age 33, or Eastman died December 29, 2020.
Funeral services were held on Monday, January 4, 2020 at Williams Family Cemetery with Pastor George Fluellen officiating.
DEMONTE’ JAVON IVEY
Pleasant Hill New
Missionary Baptist Church Member
Demonte’ Javon Ivey “Bunky”, age 22, of Eastmandied Wednesday, December 30, 2020.
Graveside services were held on Saturday, January 9, 2021 in Eastman City Cemetery with Pastor George Fluellen, Pastor Sammy Young, Pastor Tyrese Ivey and Craig Burch officiating.
GREGG PACKER WILSON
Roper, Inc. Retired Employee
Gregg Packer Wilson, age 83, of Helena, died Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Glen Eagle Nursing and Rehab Center in Abbeville.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
BETTY ELIZABETH WENDLER
Homemaker
Betty Elizabeth Wendler, age 84, died December 21, 2020 at Tacoma Lutheran Retirement Community in Tacoma, Washington.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, January 10, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Rollins Funeral Home in Eastman.
Obituaries
Harvey Autry Cook
Ira Conley Construction Company Retired Employee
Harvey Autry Cook, 82, of Rhine, died Saturday, January 2, 2021 in the Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 in the Bay Spring Cemetery. Rev. Kim Conley and the Rev. Gerald Conley officiated.
VIVIAN ANN JONES FAULK
Solid Rock Church of God Charter Member
Vivian Ann Jones Faulk, age 86, of Eastman, died, Saturday, January 2, 2021 at her residence.
Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Solid Rock Church of God with Rev. Ralph Horne and Rev. Tim Hicks officiating. Interment followed in Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
FRANK HOWELL, JR.
Armstrong World
Corporation Retired Employee
Frank Howell, Jr., age 79, of Eastman, died Friday, January 1, 2021 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. Tim Moorhouse and Rev. Lewis Harrell officiating.
MIKE J. ALBRITTON
Self-employed
Lawnmower Repairman
Mike J. Albritton, 58, of Eastman, died Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the Dodge County Hospital.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
RUBY DONNIE McCRANIE GUNN
Telfair County Retired Payroll Clerk
Ruby Donnie McCranie Gunn, age 74, of Milan, died Friday, January 1, 2021 at Lumber City Healthcare and Rehab.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Rebecca Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Alvin Lewis and Rev. James Hammock officiating.
ERLENE MCCRANIE WILLIAMS
Dodge County Health Department Retired Clerk
Erlene McCranie Williams, age 90, of Eastman, died Thursday, December 31, 2020 at her residence.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Vilula Baptist Church Cemetery with Glenn Peacock officiating.
COLINE VANESSA CHRISTIAN GIDDENS
Candy Kitchen Retired Employee
Coline Vanessa Christian Giddens, age 99, of Groveland, Florida, died Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Orlando Health South Lake Hospital from complications due to dementia.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 4, 2021 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Cadwell with Rev. Greg Lowery officiating. Interment followed in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
LARRY JAMES BOUTWELL
Gilman Paper Company Employee
Larry James Boutwell, age 66, of Eastman, died Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at the Dodge County Hospital.
A memorial visitation was held on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Southerland Funeral Chapel.
GREGORY STEVEN “GREG” HOWELL
U.S. Army Vetern
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. on Friday, January 8, 2020 at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Rev. Tim Moorhouse and Wayne Graham officiating.
ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS
Retired Truck Driver
Robert Wayne Dennis, age 72, of Cochran, died Monday, December 21, 2020 at the Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2021 at New Union Cemetery with Reggie Sheffield officiating.
Ira Conley Construction Company Retired Employee
Harvey Autry Cook, 82, of Rhine, died Saturday, January 2, 2021 in the Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 in the Bay Spring Cemetery. Rev. Kim Conley and the Rev. Gerald Conley officiated.
VIVIAN ANN JONES FAULK
Solid Rock Church of God Charter Member
Vivian Ann Jones Faulk, age 86, of Eastman, died, Saturday, January 2, 2021 at her residence.
Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Solid Rock Church of God with Rev. Ralph Horne and Rev. Tim Hicks officiating. Interment followed in Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
FRANK HOWELL, JR.
Armstrong World
Corporation Retired Employee
Frank Howell, Jr., age 79, of Eastman, died Friday, January 1, 2021 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. Tim Moorhouse and Rev. Lewis Harrell officiating.
MIKE J. ALBRITTON
Self-employed
Lawnmower Repairman
Mike J. Albritton, 58, of Eastman, died Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the Dodge County Hospital.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
RUBY DONNIE McCRANIE GUNN
Telfair County Retired Payroll Clerk
Ruby Donnie McCranie Gunn, age 74, of Milan, died Friday, January 1, 2021 at Lumber City Healthcare and Rehab.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Rebecca Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Alvin Lewis and Rev. James Hammock officiating.
ERLENE MCCRANIE WILLIAMS
Dodge County Health Department Retired Clerk
Erlene McCranie Williams, age 90, of Eastman, died Thursday, December 31, 2020 at her residence.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Vilula Baptist Church Cemetery with Glenn Peacock officiating.
COLINE VANESSA CHRISTIAN GIDDENS
Candy Kitchen Retired Employee
Coline Vanessa Christian Giddens, age 99, of Groveland, Florida, died Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Orlando Health South Lake Hospital from complications due to dementia.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 4, 2021 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Cadwell with Rev. Greg Lowery officiating. Interment followed in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
LARRY JAMES BOUTWELL
Gilman Paper Company Employee
Larry James Boutwell, age 66, of Eastman, died Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at the Dodge County Hospital.
A memorial visitation was held on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Southerland Funeral Chapel.
GREGORY STEVEN “GREG” HOWELL
U.S. Army Vetern
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. on Friday, January 8, 2020 at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Rev. Tim Moorhouse and Wayne Graham officiating.
ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS
Retired Truck Driver
Robert Wayne Dennis, age 72, of Cochran, died Monday, December 21, 2020 at the Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2021 at New Union Cemetery with Reggie Sheffield officiating.
OBITUARIES
ETTA LOUISE ROSS PARSONS
Bank of Eastman
Former Employee
Etta Louise Ross Parsons, age 93, of Eastman, died Sunday, December 20, 2020 at her residence.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 23, at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Dr. Donnie Sutton officiating.
WATSON SAPP
Cary Baptist Church Member
Watson Sapp, age 79, of Dublin, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Orphans Cemetery in Eastman with Vaughn Lassiter will officiating.
NORMA SHEFFIELD DYKES
Retired Civil Service
Norma Sheffield Dykes, age 80, of Eastman, died Friday, December 18, 2020 at the Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 21, at Giddens-Harrell Cemetery, with Rev. Daniel Cook and Rev. Chad Hendley officiating.
DELTON D. BURNHAM
Lifelong Farmer
Delton D. Burnham, age 87, of Rhine, died Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 19, at Old Fairhaven Cemetery with Mr. Gary Ryals officiating.
Herman Ashley Moore
State Farm
Insurance Agent
Herman Ashley Moore, age 75, of Helena, died on Wednesday December 16, 2020 in the Regency Hospital in Macon.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 18, 2020 in the Telfair Memorial Gardens in McRae with the Rev. Tommy Mason and Rev. Ramon Hernandez officiating.
OPAL HOWELL TRIPP RHODES
Gresston Baptist Church Member
Opal Howell Tripp-Rhodes, age 94, of Eastman, died Monday, November 2, 2020 at Community Hospice in Vidalia.
Graveside services will be held at a later date.
Bank of Eastman
Former Employee
Etta Louise Ross Parsons, age 93, of Eastman, died Sunday, December 20, 2020 at her residence.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 23, at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Dr. Donnie Sutton officiating.
WATSON SAPP
Cary Baptist Church Member
Watson Sapp, age 79, of Dublin, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Orphans Cemetery in Eastman with Vaughn Lassiter will officiating.
NORMA SHEFFIELD DYKES
Retired Civil Service
Norma Sheffield Dykes, age 80, of Eastman, died Friday, December 18, 2020 at the Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 21, at Giddens-Harrell Cemetery, with Rev. Daniel Cook and Rev. Chad Hendley officiating.
DELTON D. BURNHAM
Lifelong Farmer
Delton D. Burnham, age 87, of Rhine, died Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 19, at Old Fairhaven Cemetery with Mr. Gary Ryals officiating.
Herman Ashley Moore
State Farm
Insurance Agent
Herman Ashley Moore, age 75, of Helena, died on Wednesday December 16, 2020 in the Regency Hospital in Macon.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 18, 2020 in the Telfair Memorial Gardens in McRae with the Rev. Tommy Mason and Rev. Ramon Hernandez officiating.
OPAL HOWELL TRIPP RHODES
Gresston Baptist Church Member
Opal Howell Tripp-Rhodes, age 94, of Eastman, died Monday, November 2, 2020 at Community Hospice in Vidalia.
Graveside services will be held at a later date.
OBITUARIES
DONNIE RAY ROLAND
Retired Civil Service
Donnie Ray Roland, age 61, of Eastman, died Sunday, November 29, 2020 at his residence.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Eastman, with Reverend Daniel Cook officiating.
SONYA SAWYER JACKSON
Retired Sidetrack Cook
Sonya Sawyer Jackson, age 49, of Eastman, died Friday, November 27, 2020 at her residence.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Joesph Benjamin Riley, Jr.
Retired Mcwyte
Company of Atlanta
Joseph Benjamin Riley, Jr., died on Thursday, November 26, 2020.
Graveside services were held Monday, November 30, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Mullins Hill Cemetery in Chauncey with Pastor Benjamin Clark officiating.
JERRY NEIL THOMAS, SR
Retired Gilman Paper Company
Jerry Neil Thomas Sr., age 77, of Eastman, died Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Orphans Cemetery in Eastman, with Reverend Tim Tanner officiating. Social distancing and facemasks are suggested.
CARMINTA GIDDENS EDGE
Retired Bank Teller
Carminta Giddens Edge, age 70, of Eastman, died Monday, November 23, 2020 at her residence.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
ADOLPHUS WALKER, III
Mt. Zion Baptist
Church Member
Adolphus Walker, III, age 37, of Eastman died Sunday, November 22, 2020.
Graveside services were held on Friday, November 27, 2020 at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Cochran with Pastor Mark Baker officiating.
CASSANDRA H. THOMAS
Dodge County Native
Cassandra H. Thomas (San), age 58, died Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services were held Sunday, November 21, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Butch Dupree officiating.
Retired Civil Service
Donnie Ray Roland, age 61, of Eastman, died Sunday, November 29, 2020 at his residence.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Eastman, with Reverend Daniel Cook officiating.
SONYA SAWYER JACKSON
Retired Sidetrack Cook
Sonya Sawyer Jackson, age 49, of Eastman, died Friday, November 27, 2020 at her residence.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Joesph Benjamin Riley, Jr.
Retired Mcwyte
Company of Atlanta
Joseph Benjamin Riley, Jr., died on Thursday, November 26, 2020.
Graveside services were held Monday, November 30, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Mullins Hill Cemetery in Chauncey with Pastor Benjamin Clark officiating.
JERRY NEIL THOMAS, SR
Retired Gilman Paper Company
Jerry Neil Thomas Sr., age 77, of Eastman, died Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Orphans Cemetery in Eastman, with Reverend Tim Tanner officiating. Social distancing and facemasks are suggested.
CARMINTA GIDDENS EDGE
Retired Bank Teller
Carminta Giddens Edge, age 70, of Eastman, died Monday, November 23, 2020 at her residence.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
ADOLPHUS WALKER, III
Mt. Zion Baptist
Church Member
Adolphus Walker, III, age 37, of Eastman died Sunday, November 22, 2020.
Graveside services were held on Friday, November 27, 2020 at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Cochran with Pastor Mark Baker officiating.
CASSANDRA H. THOMAS
Dodge County Native
Cassandra H. Thomas (San), age 58, died Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services were held Sunday, November 21, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Butch Dupree officiating.
OBITUARIES
BETTY JEAN STRICKLAND FISH
Homemaker
Betty Jean Strickland Fish, age 81, of Eastman, died Tuesday November 17, 2020, at the Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
RANDY DEWITT FAIRCLOTH
Robins Air Force Base Employee
Randy Dewitt Faircloth, Sr., age 65, of Eastman, died Sunday, November 15, 2020 at his residence.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Bay Springs Freewill Baptist Church, with Reverend Emory Howell officiating.
VERONICA DAWN LITTLEJOHN HATTAWAY
Retired Customer Service Representative
Veronica Dawn Littlejohn Hattaway, age 61, of Phenix City, Alabama, died Saturday November 14, 2020 at Dodge County Hospital in Eastman.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the home of Brice and Marcie Tucker on Wednesday November 18, 2020 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Please email Brice at brice244@gmail.com for directions and details.
PATRICIA WILLIAMS STAPLES
Master Cosmetologist
Patricia Williams Staples, age 63, of Milan, died Friday, November 13, 2020 at her residence.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 16, 2020 at Sweet Home Baptist Church Cemetery, with Pastor Jeff Williams and Pastor Stacey Stone officiating.
BOBBIE JOYCE TAYLOR BROADNAX
Homemaker
Bobbie Joyce Taylor Broadnax, age 83, of Fort Valley, died Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Warner Robins Healthcare and Rehab in Warner Robins.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 15, at Parkerson Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Lewis Harrell officiating.
MATTHEW SAMUEL BREEDLOVE
Academy Sports
Warehouse Employee
Matthew Samuel Breedlove, age 36, of Eastman, died Saturday, November 7, 2020.
Mr. Breedlove was born July 19, 1984 in Dodge County and attended Dodge County School System. He had lived in Eastman all of his life and was employed by Academy Sports Warehouse.
JOE GEORGE, JR.
City of Eastman
Employee
Joe George Jr., 82, died Friday, November 6, 2020.
Memorial services were held Friday, November 13, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery in Eastman with Reverend Albert George officiating. Interment followed in Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery.
MOTHER CATHERINE NELSON
Retired Goodwill
Nursing Home
Employee
Mother Catherine Nelson, age 80, of Eastman, died Tuesday, November 3, 2020.
Funeral services were held Monday, November 9, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at The Lighthouse of New Beginnings Holiness Church with Pastor Edward Ingram officiating and Bishop Eddie C. Ingram delivering the eulogy.
Homemaker
Betty Jean Strickland Fish, age 81, of Eastman, died Tuesday November 17, 2020, at the Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
RANDY DEWITT FAIRCLOTH
Robins Air Force Base Employee
Randy Dewitt Faircloth, Sr., age 65, of Eastman, died Sunday, November 15, 2020 at his residence.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Bay Springs Freewill Baptist Church, with Reverend Emory Howell officiating.
VERONICA DAWN LITTLEJOHN HATTAWAY
Retired Customer Service Representative
Veronica Dawn Littlejohn Hattaway, age 61, of Phenix City, Alabama, died Saturday November 14, 2020 at Dodge County Hospital in Eastman.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the home of Brice and Marcie Tucker on Wednesday November 18, 2020 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Please email Brice at brice244@gmail.com for directions and details.
PATRICIA WILLIAMS STAPLES
Master Cosmetologist
Patricia Williams Staples, age 63, of Milan, died Friday, November 13, 2020 at her residence.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 16, 2020 at Sweet Home Baptist Church Cemetery, with Pastor Jeff Williams and Pastor Stacey Stone officiating.
BOBBIE JOYCE TAYLOR BROADNAX
Homemaker
Bobbie Joyce Taylor Broadnax, age 83, of Fort Valley, died Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Warner Robins Healthcare and Rehab in Warner Robins.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 15, at Parkerson Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Lewis Harrell officiating.
MATTHEW SAMUEL BREEDLOVE
Academy Sports
Warehouse Employee
Matthew Samuel Breedlove, age 36, of Eastman, died Saturday, November 7, 2020.
Mr. Breedlove was born July 19, 1984 in Dodge County and attended Dodge County School System. He had lived in Eastman all of his life and was employed by Academy Sports Warehouse.
JOE GEORGE, JR.
City of Eastman
Employee
Joe George Jr., 82, died Friday, November 6, 2020.
Memorial services were held Friday, November 13, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery in Eastman with Reverend Albert George officiating. Interment followed in Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery.
MOTHER CATHERINE NELSON
Retired Goodwill
Nursing Home
Employee
Mother Catherine Nelson, age 80, of Eastman, died Tuesday, November 3, 2020.
Funeral services were held Monday, November 9, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at The Lighthouse of New Beginnings Holiness Church with Pastor Edward Ingram officiating and Bishop Eddie C. Ingram delivering the eulogy.
obituaries
EUNICE LEE NEWMAN LAW
Dodge County Hospital Retired Nurse
Eunice Lee Newman Lae, age 90, of Eastman, died Monday, November 9, 2020 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Reverend Ron Whittington and Reverend Lewis Miller officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
DONNA LEE BARNETT WALKER
Citizens Bank and Trust Company Former Vice-President
Donna Lee Barnett Walker, age 87, of Eastman, died Friday, November 6, 2020 at Taylor Regional Hospital in Hawkinsville.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 9, 2020 at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Reverend Patrick Barnett and Reverend Lewis Miller officiating.
JAMES RANDALL DIXON
Former Owner and
Operator of Dixon
Jewelers and Merle Norman Cosmetics
James Randall Dixon, age 78, of Eastman, died Friday, November 6, 2020 at the Dodge County Hospital.
FRANCES LOUISE POLLARD DUPREE
Retired Hairstylist
Mrs. Frances Louise Pollard Dupree, age 70, of Eastman, died Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at the Coliseum Medical Center in Macon.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Cottondale Baptist Church Cemetery, with Reverend James Dupree officiating.
GLENDA JOYCE WILLIS KEMP
Eastman Bible Baptist Church Member
Glenda Joyce Willis Kemp, age 73, of Eastman, died Monday, November 2, 2020 at Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, with Reverend Ricky Anderson and Mr. Chad Kennison officiating.
Dodge County Hospital Retired Nurse
Eunice Lee Newman Lae, age 90, of Eastman, died Monday, November 9, 2020 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Reverend Ron Whittington and Reverend Lewis Miller officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
DONNA LEE BARNETT WALKER
Citizens Bank and Trust Company Former Vice-President
Donna Lee Barnett Walker, age 87, of Eastman, died Friday, November 6, 2020 at Taylor Regional Hospital in Hawkinsville.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 9, 2020 at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Reverend Patrick Barnett and Reverend Lewis Miller officiating.
JAMES RANDALL DIXON
Former Owner and
Operator of Dixon
Jewelers and Merle Norman Cosmetics
James Randall Dixon, age 78, of Eastman, died Friday, November 6, 2020 at the Dodge County Hospital.
FRANCES LOUISE POLLARD DUPREE
Retired Hairstylist
Mrs. Frances Louise Pollard Dupree, age 70, of Eastman, died Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at the Coliseum Medical Center in Macon.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Cottondale Baptist Church Cemetery, with Reverend James Dupree officiating.
GLENDA JOYCE WILLIS KEMP
Eastman Bible Baptist Church Member
Glenda Joyce Willis Kemp, age 73, of Eastman, died Monday, November 2, 2020 at Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, with Reverend Ricky Anderson and Mr. Chad Kennison officiating.
OBITUARIES
PATRICIA JEAN ROWLAND BECK
Homemaker
Patricia Jean Rowland Beck, age 71, of Eastman, died Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Dublinair Nursing Home in Dublin.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Southerland Funeral Chapel with Rev. Arnold Rye officiating. Interment will follow in Bay Springs Cemetery in Plainfield.
CAROLYN MIDDLEBROOKS
Homemaker
Carolyn Middlebrooks, age 77, of Eastman, died Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
James “Red” Roland
Retired Dodge County Recreation Department
James. “Red” Roland, age 77, died Saturday, October 31, 2020, at Houston Medical Center.
Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 5, 2020, at Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. Aubrey Corbitt officiating.
ROGER LINWOOD “GOOSE” TATEM
Oscar Smith High School Maintenance Technician
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.
SUE JEAN SPIRES STONECYPHER-KNOWLES
Homemaker
Sue Jean Spires Stonecypher-Knowles, age 77, of Palm Bay, Florida, died Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at her residence.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Red Hill Holiness Church, with Reverend Roswell Chapman officiating.
MARILYN L. MILLER MULLIS
Pine Level Freewill Baptist Church Member
Marilyn L. Miller Mullis, age 74, of Eastman, died Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at the Medical Center Navicent Health in Macon.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
J.B. ROLAND
Retired Dodge County Road Department
J.B. Roland, age 80, of Eastman, died Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
TAMMY TAWANA THOMPSON
Administration Health Care Field
Tammy Tawana Thompson, age 58, of Eastman, died Thursday, October 22, 2020.
Graveside services will be held Friday, November 6, 2020 at Sand Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Milan.
DANIEL EARL SYKES, SR.
Retired Truck Driver
Daniel Earl Sykes, Sr. age 85, of Eastman died Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Rollins Funeral Home in Eastman with Dr. Patricia Patterson officiating.
BARBARA ANN BELCHER JOHNS KITCHENS
Retired Civil Service
Barbara Ann Belcher Johns-Kitchens, age 79, of Eastman, died Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Jeff Davis Memorial Hospital in Hazlehurst.
A private family burial will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Woodlawn Cemetery.
JANET BROWN HICKMAN
Grace Baptist Church Member
Janet Brown Hickman, age 67, of Eastman, died Friday, October 30, 2020 at Phoebe Putney Hospital in Albany.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 2, at Sand Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, with Reverend Lewis Miller officiating.
Homemaker
Patricia Jean Rowland Beck, age 71, of Eastman, died Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Dublinair Nursing Home in Dublin.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Southerland Funeral Chapel with Rev. Arnold Rye officiating. Interment will follow in Bay Springs Cemetery in Plainfield.
CAROLYN MIDDLEBROOKS
Homemaker
Carolyn Middlebrooks, age 77, of Eastman, died Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
James “Red” Roland
Retired Dodge County Recreation Department
James. “Red” Roland, age 77, died Saturday, October 31, 2020, at Houston Medical Center.
Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 5, 2020, at Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. Aubrey Corbitt officiating.
ROGER LINWOOD “GOOSE” TATEM
Oscar Smith High School Maintenance Technician
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.
SUE JEAN SPIRES STONECYPHER-KNOWLES
Homemaker
Sue Jean Spires Stonecypher-Knowles, age 77, of Palm Bay, Florida, died Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at her residence.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Red Hill Holiness Church, with Reverend Roswell Chapman officiating.
MARILYN L. MILLER MULLIS
Pine Level Freewill Baptist Church Member
Marilyn L. Miller Mullis, age 74, of Eastman, died Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at the Medical Center Navicent Health in Macon.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
J.B. ROLAND
Retired Dodge County Road Department
J.B. Roland, age 80, of Eastman, died Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
TAMMY TAWANA THOMPSON
Administration Health Care Field
Tammy Tawana Thompson, age 58, of Eastman, died Thursday, October 22, 2020.
Graveside services will be held Friday, November 6, 2020 at Sand Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Milan.
DANIEL EARL SYKES, SR.
Retired Truck Driver
Daniel Earl Sykes, Sr. age 85, of Eastman died Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Rollins Funeral Home in Eastman with Dr. Patricia Patterson officiating.
BARBARA ANN BELCHER JOHNS KITCHENS
Retired Civil Service
Barbara Ann Belcher Johns-Kitchens, age 79, of Eastman, died Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Jeff Davis Memorial Hospital in Hazlehurst.
A private family burial will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Woodlawn Cemetery.
JANET BROWN HICKMAN
Grace Baptist Church Member
Janet Brown Hickman, age 67, of Eastman, died Friday, October 30, 2020 at Phoebe Putney Hospital in Albany.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 2, at Sand Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, with Reverend Lewis Miller officiating.
OBITUARIES
TINA ORAM DISHLER
Cottondale Baptist Church Member
Tina Oram Dishler, age 60, of Eastman, died Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Dodge County Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Cottondale Baptist Church with Reverend Chad Hendley and Reverend Daniel Cook officiating.
DOROTHY JEAN WASSAM REGISTER
Homemaker
Dorothy Jean Wassam Register, age 90, of Eastman, died Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin,
Graveside services were held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Woodlawn Cemetery with Dr. Al Daniell and Reggie Sheffield officiating.
TARRELL IRA “FARRELL” WILLIAMS
Former logger
Tarrell Ira “Farrell” Williams, age 59, of Helena, died Friday, October 23, 2020 in Davidson County, Tennessee.
Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Reverend Mike Grenade officiating.
MARJORIE PARKER
Antioch Baptist Church Member
Marjorie Parker, age 82, of Eastman died Friday, October 23, 2020.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Orphans Cemetery with Reverend Fred Parker officiating.
JAMI NICOLE FULGHUM ROGERS
Former 911 Dispatcher
Jami Nicole Fulghum Rogers, age 44, of Rentz, died Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Reverend Arnold Rye and Mr. Russ Faulk officiating.
DEACONESS OMIE JEAN ORANGE
Deaoness of Welcome Friend Baptist Church
Deaconess Omie Jean Orange, age 80, of Eastman, died Wednesday, October 21, 2020.
Graveside services were held at St. Mark Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor George Fluellen officiating.
Cottondale Baptist Church Member
Tina Oram Dishler, age 60, of Eastman, died Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Dodge County Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Cottondale Baptist Church with Reverend Chad Hendley and Reverend Daniel Cook officiating.
DOROTHY JEAN WASSAM REGISTER
Homemaker
Dorothy Jean Wassam Register, age 90, of Eastman, died Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin,
Graveside services were held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Woodlawn Cemetery with Dr. Al Daniell and Reggie Sheffield officiating.
TARRELL IRA “FARRELL” WILLIAMS
Former logger
Tarrell Ira “Farrell” Williams, age 59, of Helena, died Friday, October 23, 2020 in Davidson County, Tennessee.
Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Reverend Mike Grenade officiating.
MARJORIE PARKER
Antioch Baptist Church Member
Marjorie Parker, age 82, of Eastman died Friday, October 23, 2020.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Orphans Cemetery with Reverend Fred Parker officiating.
JAMI NICOLE FULGHUM ROGERS
Former 911 Dispatcher
Jami Nicole Fulghum Rogers, age 44, of Rentz, died Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Reverend Arnold Rye and Mr. Russ Faulk officiating.
DEACONESS OMIE JEAN ORANGE
Deaoness of Welcome Friend Baptist Church
Deaconess Omie Jean Orange, age 80, of Eastman, died Wednesday, October 21, 2020.
Graveside services were held at St. Mark Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor George Fluellen officiating.
OBITUARIES
PRENTICE CARROLL BURCH
Retired Robins Air Force Base
Prentice Carroll Burch, Sr., age 72, of Eastman, died Saturday, October 17, 2020 at his residence.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Orphans Cemetery, with Dr. Paul Cowles officiating and a special eulogy statement by Reverend Dean Hemphill.
WILLIS T. DOMINY
United State Army Veteran
Mr. Willis T. Dominy, age 83, of Eastman, died Friday, October 16, 2020 at Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 19, 2020 at Orphans Cemetery in Eastman, with Dr. Paul Cowles and Dr. Jerry Peele officiating.
DOROTHY PAULINE WEEKS McCRANIE
Kingdom Hall Member
Dorothy Pauline Weeks McRanie, age 100, of Eastman, died Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
Graveside services were held at 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 16, 2020 at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Mr. Murray Kitchens officiating.
MARTIN CARLOS “MARTY” BURCH, JR.
Burch Family Farms
Martin Carlos “Marty” Burch Jr., age 48, of Eastman, died Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at the Medical Center Navicent Health in Macon.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 16, 2020 at Isham Springs Cemetery, with Reverend Ricky Gilmore and Mr. Schel Paulk officiating.
Deacon Willie J. Gordon
Deacon of New Zion Baptist Church for life
Deacon Willie J. Gordon, age 97, of Pulaski County died Tuesday, October 13, 2020.
Graveside services were held Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Snell Carter Family Cemetery in Hawkinsville with Pastor Edward Northcutt officiating.
Elijah Williams, Sr.
Retired Mechanic
Elijah Williams, Sr., died Tuesday, August 31, 2020.
Graveside services were held on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in New Piney Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Eastman with Pastor George Fluellen officiating.
Marion J. Taylor
Department of
Corrections Employee
Marion J. Taylor, age 53, died Sunday, October 11, 2020 at her residence in Eastman.
Graveside services were held Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Hunt Cemetery in Eastman with Pastor Prince Dawson officiating.
RAZELLE SPIRES
United States Army Veteran
Razelle Spires, age 79, of Milan died October 14, 2020 in a tragic accident. A memorial service took place at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Milan Baptist Church with Reverend Aubrey Corbitt and Brother Roswell Chapman officiating.
Retired Robins Air Force Base
Prentice Carroll Burch, Sr., age 72, of Eastman, died Saturday, October 17, 2020 at his residence.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Orphans Cemetery, with Dr. Paul Cowles officiating and a special eulogy statement by Reverend Dean Hemphill.
WILLIS T. DOMINY
United State Army Veteran
Mr. Willis T. Dominy, age 83, of Eastman, died Friday, October 16, 2020 at Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 19, 2020 at Orphans Cemetery in Eastman, with Dr. Paul Cowles and Dr. Jerry Peele officiating.
DOROTHY PAULINE WEEKS McCRANIE
Kingdom Hall Member
Dorothy Pauline Weeks McRanie, age 100, of Eastman, died Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
Graveside services were held at 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 16, 2020 at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Mr. Murray Kitchens officiating.
MARTIN CARLOS “MARTY” BURCH, JR.
Burch Family Farms
Martin Carlos “Marty” Burch Jr., age 48, of Eastman, died Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at the Medical Center Navicent Health in Macon.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 16, 2020 at Isham Springs Cemetery, with Reverend Ricky Gilmore and Mr. Schel Paulk officiating.
Deacon Willie J. Gordon
Deacon of New Zion Baptist Church for life
Deacon Willie J. Gordon, age 97, of Pulaski County died Tuesday, October 13, 2020.
Graveside services were held Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Snell Carter Family Cemetery in Hawkinsville with Pastor Edward Northcutt officiating.
Elijah Williams, Sr.
Retired Mechanic
Elijah Williams, Sr., died Tuesday, August 31, 2020.
Graveside services were held on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in New Piney Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Eastman with Pastor George Fluellen officiating.
Marion J. Taylor
Department of
Corrections Employee
Marion J. Taylor, age 53, died Sunday, October 11, 2020 at her residence in Eastman.
Graveside services were held Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Hunt Cemetery in Eastman with Pastor Prince Dawson officiating.
RAZELLE SPIRES
United States Army Veteran
Razelle Spires, age 79, of Milan died October 14, 2020 in a tragic accident. A memorial service took place at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Milan Baptist Church with Reverend Aubrey Corbitt and Brother Roswell Chapman officiating.
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