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.
Deaths
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.
Obituaries
MELTON MERLE PEACOCK
Retired Robins Air Force Base
Melton Merle Peacock, age 81, died Sunday, October 11, 2020.
Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Mt. Ararat Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Roy Woods, Sr. officiating.
BRYCE MULLIS
Mullis Meat Market Owner
Bryce Mullis, age 87, of Eastman, died Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at his residence.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 9, 2020 at New Union Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Mike Grenade and Reverend Trey Benton officiating.
THERESE LYNN WINDERS ROLAND
Property Manager
and Owner
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 2:00 p.m.Wednesday, October 14, 2020 Stokes-Southland Funeral Home of Eastman was in charge of arrangements.
JERRY D.DAVIS
Heart of Georgia Peanut & Gin Company Former Manager
Jerry D. Davis, age 81, of Hawkinsville passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at his residence.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Broad Street Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Jeff Waters, Foster Rhodes officiating. Clark Funeral Home of Hawkinsville was in charge of the arrangements.
THEORE WARD
Self Employed
Landscaper
Theore Ward, age 59, died Friday, October 2, 2020.
Memorial services were held Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Rozier Cemetery in Eastman with Pastor George Fluellen officiating. Rollins Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
THEODORE “PIG” JONES
St. Mark Baptist Church Member
Theodore “Pig” Jones, age 61, died Tuesday, October 6, 2020 after a long illness at the home of his sister.
Graveside services were held on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Mark Baptist Church Cemetery in Eastman with Reverend Victor Cooper and Bishop Lester McCloud officiating.
Rollins Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Retired Robins Air Force Base
Melton Merle Peacock, age 81, died Sunday, October 11, 2020.
Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Mt. Ararat Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Roy Woods, Sr. officiating.
BRYCE MULLIS
Mullis Meat Market Owner
Bryce Mullis, age 87, of Eastman, died Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at his residence.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 9, 2020 at New Union Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Mike Grenade and Reverend Trey Benton officiating.
THERESE LYNN WINDERS ROLAND
Property Manager
and Owner
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 2:00 p.m.Wednesday, October 14, 2020 Stokes-Southland Funeral Home of Eastman was in charge of arrangements.
JERRY D.DAVIS
Heart of Georgia Peanut & Gin Company Former Manager
Jerry D. Davis, age 81, of Hawkinsville passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at his residence.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Broad Street Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Jeff Waters, Foster Rhodes officiating. Clark Funeral Home of Hawkinsville was in charge of the arrangements.
THEORE WARD
Self Employed
Landscaper
Theore Ward, age 59, died Friday, October 2, 2020.
Memorial services were held Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Rozier Cemetery in Eastman with Pastor George Fluellen officiating. Rollins Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
THEODORE “PIG” JONES
St. Mark Baptist Church Member
Theodore “Pig” Jones, age 61, died Tuesday, October 6, 2020 after a long illness at the home of his sister.
Graveside services were held on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Mark Baptist Church Cemetery in Eastman with Reverend Victor Cooper and Bishop Lester McCloud officiating.
Rollins Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
OBITUARIES
JAMES M. KNIGHT
Robins Air Force
Base Retiree
James M. Knight, age 80, of Eastman died Saturday, October 3, 2020 at the Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 5, 2020 at Bay Springs Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery.
TOMMIE ROY DENNIS
Retired Foreman
Tommie Roy Dennis, age 67, of Eastman, died Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Mike Grenade and Reverend Clay Layfield officiating.
ALFRED CHARLES GAY
Retired Industrial
Mechanic
Alfred Charles Gay, age 84, of Eastman, died Friday, October 2, 2020 at his residence.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Plainfield Baptist Church Cemetery, with Reverend Wayne Poole and Reverend Robbie Jones officiating.
MIRIAM FUTRAL BRYANT
Licenses Beautician
Miriam Futral Bryant, age 75, of Eastman, died Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Dodge County Hospital from complications due to COVID-19.
A private family graveside memorial service was held on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Bartow City Cemetery.
SHAUN LEMON, JR.
Dodge County High School Senior
Shaun Lemon, Jr., age 17, of Eastman, died Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Navicent Health in Macon.
Graveside services were held Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Thankful Baptist Church Cemetery in Chester with Reverand Davis Turner and Reverend Ernest Dixon officiating. Interment followed in Thankful Baptist Church Cemetery.
MARY LINDA MCCRIMMON JONES
Liberty Baptist Church Member
Mary Linda McCrimmon Jones, age 71, of Eastman, died peacefully on Saturday, October 3, 2020, in Memorial Hospital in Savannah.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. in the Liberty Baptist Church, 1100 Chester Highway in Eastman.
JIMMY GERALD BARLOW
U.S. Navy Veteran
Jimmy Gerald Barlow, age 75, of Eastman, died Saturday, March 14, 2020 at the Coliseum Medical Center in Macon.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 10, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Eddie Barlow and Chris Rogers officiating.
Robins Air Force
Base Retiree
James M. Knight, age 80, of Eastman died Saturday, October 3, 2020 at the Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 5, 2020 at Bay Springs Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery.
TOMMIE ROY DENNIS
Retired Foreman
Tommie Roy Dennis, age 67, of Eastman, died Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Mike Grenade and Reverend Clay Layfield officiating.
ALFRED CHARLES GAY
Retired Industrial
Mechanic
Alfred Charles Gay, age 84, of Eastman, died Friday, October 2, 2020 at his residence.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Plainfield Baptist Church Cemetery, with Reverend Wayne Poole and Reverend Robbie Jones officiating.
MIRIAM FUTRAL BRYANT
Licenses Beautician
Miriam Futral Bryant, age 75, of Eastman, died Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Dodge County Hospital from complications due to COVID-19.
A private family graveside memorial service was held on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Bartow City Cemetery.
SHAUN LEMON, JR.
Dodge County High School Senior
Shaun Lemon, Jr., age 17, of Eastman, died Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Navicent Health in Macon.
Graveside services were held Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Thankful Baptist Church Cemetery in Chester with Reverand Davis Turner and Reverend Ernest Dixon officiating. Interment followed in Thankful Baptist Church Cemetery.
MARY LINDA MCCRIMMON JONES
Liberty Baptist Church Member
Mary Linda McCrimmon Jones, age 71, of Eastman, died peacefully on Saturday, October 3, 2020, in Memorial Hospital in Savannah.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. in the Liberty Baptist Church, 1100 Chester Highway in Eastman.
JIMMY GERALD BARLOW
U.S. Navy Veteran
Jimmy Gerald Barlow, age 75, of Eastman, died Saturday, March 14, 2020 at the Coliseum Medical Center in Macon.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 10, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Eddie Barlow and Chris Rogers officiating.
OBITUARIES
ILA LOUISE FLANDERS HILLIARD
Retired Bookkeeper
Ila Louise Flanders Hilliard, age 95, of Rhine, died Saturday, September 19, 2020 at McRae Manor Nursing Home in McRae.
Graveside services were held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, September 21, 2020 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Rhine, with Reverend Bill Jones officiating.
JACK TAYLOR
Warner Robins Air Force Base Retiree
Jack Taylor, age 82, of Milan died Friday, September 18, 2020 at his residence.
Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m., Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Chauncey City Cemetery.
JULIUS FERGUSON “BUDDY” HENDRIX, JR.
Former Cab Owner
Julius Ferguson “Buddy” Hendrix, Jr., age 49, of Eastman, died Thursday, September 17, 2020 at his residence.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
BETTY REDFIELD
Betty Redfield, age 83, of Eastman, died Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at her residence.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
BOBBY MURRELL BRADY
U.S. Army Veteran
Bobby Murrell Brady, age 80, of Eastman, died Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, Alabama.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 18, 2020 at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery with Reverend Myron Parkerson officiating.
ANTHONY WADE NEWSOM
Bail Bondsman
Anthony Wade Newsom, age 42, died Monday, September 7, 2020 in the Doctor’s Hospital in Augusta.
Services were held on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Shorter’s Chapel AME Church in Eastman with Pastor Earlston De’Silva and Reverend Danny Ellyson officiating.
ERNEST F. JONES, JR.
U.S Army Veteran
Ernest F. Jones Jr., age 86, of Dublin, formerly of Eastman, 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 Reverend Joel Dent officiating.
HARRY LEROY LOWERY
Jehovah Witness
Harry Leroy Lowery, age 88, born September 10, 1932, died on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Alpine Health and Rehab in Asheboro, North Carolina of severe dementia and Covid 19.
Retired Bookkeeper
Ila Louise Flanders Hilliard, age 95, of Rhine, died Saturday, September 19, 2020 at McRae Manor Nursing Home in McRae.
Graveside services were held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, September 21, 2020 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Rhine, with Reverend Bill Jones officiating.
JACK TAYLOR
Warner Robins Air Force Base Retiree
Jack Taylor, age 82, of Milan died Friday, September 18, 2020 at his residence.
Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m., Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Chauncey City Cemetery.
JULIUS FERGUSON “BUDDY” HENDRIX, JR.
Former Cab Owner
Julius Ferguson “Buddy” Hendrix, Jr., age 49, of Eastman, died Thursday, September 17, 2020 at his residence.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
BETTY REDFIELD
Betty Redfield, age 83, of Eastman, died Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at her residence.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
BOBBY MURRELL BRADY
U.S. Army Veteran
Bobby Murrell Brady, age 80, of Eastman, died Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, Alabama.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 18, 2020 at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery with Reverend Myron Parkerson officiating.
ANTHONY WADE NEWSOM
Bail Bondsman
Anthony Wade Newsom, age 42, died Monday, September 7, 2020 in the Doctor’s Hospital in Augusta.
Services were held on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Shorter’s Chapel AME Church in Eastman with Pastor Earlston De’Silva and Reverend Danny Ellyson officiating.
ERNEST F. JONES, JR.
U.S Army Veteran
Ernest F. Jones Jr., age 86, of Dublin, formerly of Eastman, 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 Reverend Joel Dent officiating.
HARRY LEROY LOWERY
Jehovah Witness
Harry Leroy Lowery, age 88, born September 10, 1932, died on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Alpine Health and Rehab in Asheboro, North Carolina of severe dementia and Covid 19.
OBITUARIES
GLORIA ANN PIPER SMITH
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Member
Gloria Ann Piper Smith, age 72, of Eastman, died Saturday, September 12, 2020 at her residence.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, with Reverend Greg Lowery officiating.
DEBBIE BARNETT JOHNSON
Avid Gardener
Debbie Barnett Johnson, age 53, of Eastman died Friday, September 11, 2020. Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 12, 2020 in Woodlawn Cemetery with Dr. Danny Barton officiating.
SYLVIA CHRISTINE PEACOCK
Local Beautician
Sylvis Christine Peacock, age 74, of Cochran, died Monday, September 7, 2020 at Bryant Nursing Home in Cochran.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Member
Gloria Ann Piper Smith, age 72, of Eastman, died Saturday, September 12, 2020 at her residence.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, with Reverend Greg Lowery officiating.
DEBBIE BARNETT JOHNSON
Avid Gardener
Debbie Barnett Johnson, age 53, of Eastman died Friday, September 11, 2020. Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 12, 2020 in Woodlawn Cemetery with Dr. Danny Barton officiating.
SYLVIA CHRISTINE PEACOCK
Local Beautician
Sylvis Christine Peacock, age 74, of Cochran, died Monday, September 7, 2020 at Bryant Nursing Home in Cochran.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
OBITUARIES
DALLAS THOMAS ROGERS, JR.
Langdale, Inc. Retired Employee
Dallas Thomas Rogers, age 77, of Eastman, died Monday, September 7, 2020 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Reverend Arnold Rye officiating.
PATRICIA FLOYD
Homemaker
Patricia Floyd, age 50, died Saturday, September 5, 2020 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at DuBois Baptist Church in Dodge County.
RALPH CLARK CHEEK
U.S. Army Veteran
Ralph Clark Cheek, age 69, of Roddy, died Thursday, September 3, 2020.
At his request, no service will be held.
Langdale, Inc. Retired Employee
Dallas Thomas Rogers, age 77, of Eastman, died Monday, September 7, 2020 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Reverend Arnold Rye officiating.
PATRICIA FLOYD
Homemaker
Patricia Floyd, age 50, died Saturday, September 5, 2020 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at DuBois Baptist Church in Dodge County.
RALPH CLARK CHEEK
U.S. Army Veteran
Ralph Clark Cheek, age 69, of Roddy, died Thursday, September 3, 2020.
At his request, no service will be held.
Obituaries
JIMMY LEE MULLIS
Unites States Army Veteran
Jimmy Lee Mullis, age 73, of Hawkinsville, 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.
JAMIE DEE DIXON
Cochran Native
Jamie Dee Dixon, age 54 of Suches, formerly of Cochran, died Thursday August 27, 2020.
A memorial service will be held September 6, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Jerry Helton officiating, following the Sunday morning service.
DANIEL L. KOCH
Self-employed
Contractor
Daniel L. Koch, age 52, of Chester, 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.
KARY BENTON “RICKY” SHUMATE, JR.
Robins Air Force Base Employee
Kary Benton Shumate, Jr., a six-year liver transplant survivor, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 in Warner Robins.
passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 in Warner Robins.
SUSIE ARLENE BURNAM OXLEY
Susie Arlene Burnham Oxley, age 78, of Eastman, died Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 28, 2020 in Southerland Funeral Chapel with Reverend Mike Grenade officiating. Interment followed in Bowers Cemetery.
KAYTLYN BROOKE JONES
Nursing Student
Kaytlyn Brooke Jones, age 19, of Eastman, died Tuesday, August 25, 2020.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 31, 2020 at the Jones Family Cemetery with Apostle Dell Young and Rev. Sidney McCloud officiating.
EVELYN MURRAY
Nurse
Evelyn Murray, age 63, died Monday, August 24, 2020.
A celebration of life was held Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 12:00 p.m.
CYNTHIA PICKETT JOHNSON
Eastman Native
Cynthia Pickett Johnson, age 91, a native of Eastman, died Friday, August 21, 2020.
Graveside services were held Friday, August 28, 2020 in Rozier Cemetery with Reverend Georgia Fluellen officiating.
BRENDA KAY DAVIS
Retired Educator
Brenda Kay Davis, age 65, formerly of Eastman died Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
WILLIE B BROWN, SR.
Eastman Native
Willie B. Brown, Sr., died Sunday, August, 16, 2020.
Graveside services were held on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Mt. Annis Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Sammy Young officiating.
LORETTA “PUMPKIN” DURHAM
Shorter’s Chapel AME Church Member
Loretta “Pumpkin” Durham, age 64, died Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Trident Medical Center in Charleston, South Carolina.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in Eastman City Cemetery with Pastor Prince Dawson officiating.
Unites States Army Veteran
Jimmy Lee Mullis, age 73, of Hawkinsville, 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.
JAMIE DEE DIXON
Cochran Native
Jamie Dee Dixon, age 54 of Suches, formerly of Cochran, died Thursday August 27, 2020.
A memorial service will be held September 6, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Jerry Helton officiating, following the Sunday morning service.
DANIEL L. KOCH
Self-employed
Contractor
Daniel L. Koch, age 52, of Chester, 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.
KARY BENTON “RICKY” SHUMATE, JR.
Robins Air Force Base Employee
Kary Benton Shumate, Jr., a six-year liver transplant survivor, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 in Warner Robins.
passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 in Warner Robins.
SUSIE ARLENE BURNAM OXLEY
Susie Arlene Burnham Oxley, age 78, of Eastman, died Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 28, 2020 in Southerland Funeral Chapel with Reverend Mike Grenade officiating. Interment followed in Bowers Cemetery.
KAYTLYN BROOKE JONES
Nursing Student
Kaytlyn Brooke Jones, age 19, of Eastman, died Tuesday, August 25, 2020.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 31, 2020 at the Jones Family Cemetery with Apostle Dell Young and Rev. Sidney McCloud officiating.
EVELYN MURRAY
Nurse
Evelyn Murray, age 63, died Monday, August 24, 2020.
A celebration of life was held Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 12:00 p.m.
CYNTHIA PICKETT JOHNSON
Eastman Native
Cynthia Pickett Johnson, age 91, a native of Eastman, died Friday, August 21, 2020.
Graveside services were held Friday, August 28, 2020 in Rozier Cemetery with Reverend Georgia Fluellen officiating.
BRENDA KAY DAVIS
Retired Educator
Brenda Kay Davis, age 65, formerly of Eastman died Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
WILLIE B BROWN, SR.
Eastman Native
Willie B. Brown, Sr., died Sunday, August, 16, 2020.
Graveside services were held on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Mt. Annis Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Sammy Young officiating.
LORETTA “PUMPKIN” DURHAM
Shorter’s Chapel AME Church Member
Loretta “Pumpkin” Durham, age 64, died Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Trident Medical Center in Charleston, South Carolina.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in Eastman City Cemetery with Pastor Prince Dawson officiating.
OBITUARIES
RICHARD ALLEN DUNLAP
Pruett Air Conditioning
HVAC Specialist
Richard Allen “Midget” Dunlap, age 57, of Eastman, died Monday, August 24, 2020 at his residence.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
BETTY EUGENIA LOWERY LEONARD
Entrepreneur
Betty Eugenia Lowery Leonard, age 92, of Eastman, died Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. at Southerland Funeral Chapel with Reverend Len Kight officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
MARTHA ANN “MOTT” PRITCHETT
Dodge County Native
Martha Ann “Mott” Pritchett, age 60, of Cochran, died Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin.
Graveside memorial services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Zebulon Baptist Church Cemetery. Reverend Adam Martin officiated.
AARON H. BABB
Retired Air Force
Veteran
Aaron H. Babb, 86, of Eastman, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at his residence.
Visitation was held on Friday, August 21, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at New Vision Ministries in Hawkinsville.
A family service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at New Vision Ministries in Hawkinsville, with Reverend Jeff Thomas, Chris Poole and James Reaser officiating. A public burial was held on Monday, August 24, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. in Bowers Cemetery.
DAVID WILLIAM “D.J.” SHEFFIELD, JR.
Stanley Steamers
Employee
David William “D.J. Sheffield, Jr., age 29, of Columbus, formerly of Eastman, died Friday, August 14, 2020.
A memorial service was held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, August 24, at Liberty Baptist Church, with Rev. Ronnie Jones and Mrs. Theris Smith- Mullis officiating.
Mattie Lou Fountain Rogers
Dexter Pants Factory Retired Employee
Mattie Lou Fountain Rogers, age 89, died Tuesday, August 18, 2020, peacefully in her sleep with her family by her side.
Graveside funeral services were held on Thursday, August 20, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. in Rogers Family Cemetery in Yonker.
Pruett Air Conditioning
HVAC Specialist
Richard Allen “Midget” Dunlap, age 57, of Eastman, died Monday, August 24, 2020 at his residence.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
BETTY EUGENIA LOWERY LEONARD
Entrepreneur
Betty Eugenia Lowery Leonard, age 92, of Eastman, died Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. at Southerland Funeral Chapel with Reverend Len Kight officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
MARTHA ANN “MOTT” PRITCHETT
Dodge County Native
Martha Ann “Mott” Pritchett, age 60, of Cochran, died Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin.
Graveside memorial services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Zebulon Baptist Church Cemetery. Reverend Adam Martin officiated.
AARON H. BABB
Retired Air Force
Veteran
Aaron H. Babb, 86, of Eastman, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at his residence.
Visitation was held on Friday, August 21, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at New Vision Ministries in Hawkinsville.
A family service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at New Vision Ministries in Hawkinsville, with Reverend Jeff Thomas, Chris Poole and James Reaser officiating. A public burial was held on Monday, August 24, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. in Bowers Cemetery.
DAVID WILLIAM “D.J.” SHEFFIELD, JR.
Stanley Steamers
Employee
David William “D.J. Sheffield, Jr., age 29, of Columbus, formerly of Eastman, died Friday, August 14, 2020.
A memorial service was held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, August 24, at Liberty Baptist Church, with Rev. Ronnie Jones and Mrs. Theris Smith- Mullis officiating.
Mattie Lou Fountain Rogers
Dexter Pants Factory Retired Employee
Mattie Lou Fountain Rogers, age 89, died Tuesday, August 18, 2020, peacefully in her sleep with her family by her side.
Graveside funeral services were held on Thursday, August 20, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. in Rogers Family Cemetery in Yonker.
Obituaries
DIXIE ANN MAY FARMER
Lovely Grove Baptist Church Member
Dixie Ann May Farmer, age 86, of Eastman, died Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Reverend Tim Tanner and Reverend Chuck Yzenski officiating. Interment followed in Lovely Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
BRYANT WOOTSON WILLIAMS
Retired Robins Air Force Base Employee
Bryant Wootson Williams, age 78, of Eastman, died Saturday, August 15, 2020 at his residence.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Southerland Funeral Chapel with Reverend Royce McClelland and Rev. Jack Lee officiating. Interment followed in Woodlawn Cemetery.
MARY ELAINE BURCH BOWMAN
Retired Teacher
Mary Elaine Burch Bowman, age 85, of Jeffersonville, died Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Bryant Nursing Home in Cochran.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Isham Springs Cemetery in Eastman, with Dr. Jarrett Burch officiating.
KATHY ANN WILLIAMS GIDDENS
Liberty Baptist
Church Member
Kathy Ann Williams Giddens, age 69, of Eastman, died Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Emory University Hospital Midtown in Atlanta.
Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, August 14, 2020 at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Reverend Ronnie Jones officiating. Interment followed in Orphans Cemetery.
ERIKA JEANNE RICHARDS
Licensed Practical Nurse
Erika Jeanne Richards of Eastman, died on Sunday, August 9, 2020.
A memorial service in her honor will be held at a date to be announced shortly.
Sally Ann Roberson
Solid Rock Church of God Member
Sally Ann Roberson, 65, of Eastman, died on Friday, August 7, 2020 in the Dodge County Hospital in Eastman.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 in the Lovely Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Ralph Horne officiating.
Susan Smith Rye
Farmers Furniture
Employee
Susan Smith Rye, age 58, died Friday, August 7, 2020, in the East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro.
Graveside services were held Monday, August 10, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in Pleasant Olive Cemetery in Chester with Reverend Arnold Rye officiating.
PATRICIA COOK CRAVEY
Retired Railroad
Employee
Patricia Cook Cravey, 93, of Telfair County, died Saturday, August 15, 2020 at her home.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. Interment followed at the Milan Cemetery.
Lovely Grove Baptist Church Member
Dixie Ann May Farmer, age 86, of Eastman, died Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Reverend Tim Tanner and Reverend Chuck Yzenski officiating. Interment followed in Lovely Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
BRYANT WOOTSON WILLIAMS
Retired Robins Air Force Base Employee
Bryant Wootson Williams, age 78, of Eastman, died Saturday, August 15, 2020 at his residence.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Southerland Funeral Chapel with Reverend Royce McClelland and Rev. Jack Lee officiating. Interment followed in Woodlawn Cemetery.
MARY ELAINE BURCH BOWMAN
Retired Teacher
Mary Elaine Burch Bowman, age 85, of Jeffersonville, died Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Bryant Nursing Home in Cochran.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Isham Springs Cemetery in Eastman, with Dr. Jarrett Burch officiating.
KATHY ANN WILLIAMS GIDDENS
Liberty Baptist
Church Member
Kathy Ann Williams Giddens, age 69, of Eastman, died Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Emory University Hospital Midtown in Atlanta.
Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, August 14, 2020 at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Reverend Ronnie Jones officiating. Interment followed in Orphans Cemetery.
ERIKA JEANNE RICHARDS
Licensed Practical Nurse
Erika Jeanne Richards of Eastman, died on Sunday, August 9, 2020.
A memorial service in her honor will be held at a date to be announced shortly.
Sally Ann Roberson
Solid Rock Church of God Member
Sally Ann Roberson, 65, of Eastman, died on Friday, August 7, 2020 in the Dodge County Hospital in Eastman.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 in the Lovely Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Ralph Horne officiating.
Susan Smith Rye
Farmers Furniture
Employee
Susan Smith Rye, age 58, died Friday, August 7, 2020, in the East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro.
Graveside services were held Monday, August 10, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in Pleasant Olive Cemetery in Chester with Reverend Arnold Rye officiating.
PATRICIA COOK CRAVEY
Retired Railroad
Employee
Patricia Cook Cravey, 93, of Telfair County, died Saturday, August 15, 2020 at her home.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. Interment followed at the Milan Cemetery.
OBITS
BESSIE MAE MELVIN GRAHAM
Greenlawn Baptist Church Member
Bessie Mae Melvin Graham, age 94, of Cochran, formerly of Eastman, died Monday, August 10, 2020 at Bryant Nursing Home in Cochran.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Sand Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Joey Bohannon officiating.
BARBARA EVELYN HUNT SKEENS
Homemaker
Barbara Evelyn Hunt Skeens, age 81, of Dublin, died Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Shamrock Nursing Home in Dublin.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Pine Level Freewill Baptist Church with Reverend Craig Minor officiating.
JOAN MARIE FENNELL ETHRIDGE
Retired office manager and bookkeeper
Joan Marie Fennell Ethridge, age 75, of Eastman, died Friday, August 7, 2020 at Bryant Nursing Home in Cochran.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 10, 2020 at Orphans Cemetery with Reverend Daniel Cook officiating.
AVOLINE ROGERS SMITH
Freedom Worship
Center Member
Avoline Rogers Smith, age 78, of Eastman, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020 at Bethany Nursing Home in Vidalia.
Graveside memorial services were held at 9:00 am Sunday, August 9, at Harrell Cemetery in the Midway Community, with Reverond Myron Parkerson officiating.
Nashon Lantez Brown
Eastman YDC
Employee
Nashon Lantez Brown, 45 Eastman died Friday, July 24, 2020.
Graveside services were held Sunday, August 2, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Donald Eady officiating. Interment followed in Eastman City Cemetery.
JANICE “JAN” REVEL
Cottondale Baptist Church Member
Janice “Jan” Revel, age 68, of Eastman, died Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Bryant Healthcare and Rehab in Cochran.
Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Randy Horne and Reverend Dwayne Burney officiating.
ANNIE LOUISE McCRANIE HOLT
Retired Civil Service
Annie Louise McCranie Holt, age 77, of Eastman, died Friday, August 7, 2020 at Bryant Nursing Home in Cochran.
Graveside memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Fair Haven Baptist Church Cemetery, with Mr. Gary Ryals and Mr. Bobby Ryals officiating.
MARTHA HELEN REYNOLDS HODGE
Fair Haven Baptist Church Member
Martha Helen Reynolds Hodge, age 92, of Eastman, died Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at her residence.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
HAZEL “DOODLE BUG” CAMPBELL BROWN
Lifelong Dodge County Resident
Hazel “Doodle Bug” Campbell Brown, age 66, of Rhine, died Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services were held at 10:00AM, Friday, August 7, at Bay Springs Cemetery in Rhine, with Mr. Gary Ryals officiating.
EVELYN BARTON WRIGHT
Retired Civil Service Employee
Evelyn Barton Wright, age 86, of Macon, died Monday, August 3, 2020 at Coliseum Northside Hospital in Macon.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Dr. Danny Barton and Reverend Trey Dickerson officiating.
Greenlawn Baptist Church Member
Bessie Mae Melvin Graham, age 94, of Cochran, formerly of Eastman, died Monday, August 10, 2020 at Bryant Nursing Home in Cochran.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Sand Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Joey Bohannon officiating.
BARBARA EVELYN HUNT SKEENS
Homemaker
Barbara Evelyn Hunt Skeens, age 81, of Dublin, died Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Shamrock Nursing Home in Dublin.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Pine Level Freewill Baptist Church with Reverend Craig Minor officiating.
JOAN MARIE FENNELL ETHRIDGE
Retired office manager and bookkeeper
Joan Marie Fennell Ethridge, age 75, of Eastman, died Friday, August 7, 2020 at Bryant Nursing Home in Cochran.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 10, 2020 at Orphans Cemetery with Reverend Daniel Cook officiating.
AVOLINE ROGERS SMITH
Freedom Worship
Center Member
Avoline Rogers Smith, age 78, of Eastman, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020 at Bethany Nursing Home in Vidalia.
Graveside memorial services were held at 9:00 am Sunday, August 9, at Harrell Cemetery in the Midway Community, with Reverond Myron Parkerson officiating.
Nashon Lantez Brown
Eastman YDC
Employee
Nashon Lantez Brown, 45 Eastman died Friday, July 24, 2020.
Graveside services were held Sunday, August 2, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Donald Eady officiating. Interment followed in Eastman City Cemetery.
JANICE “JAN” REVEL
Cottondale Baptist Church Member
Janice “Jan” Revel, age 68, of Eastman, died Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Bryant Healthcare and Rehab in Cochran.
Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Randy Horne and Reverend Dwayne Burney officiating.
ANNIE LOUISE McCRANIE HOLT
Retired Civil Service
Annie Louise McCranie Holt, age 77, of Eastman, died Friday, August 7, 2020 at Bryant Nursing Home in Cochran.
Graveside memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Fair Haven Baptist Church Cemetery, with Mr. Gary Ryals and Mr. Bobby Ryals officiating.
MARTHA HELEN REYNOLDS HODGE
Fair Haven Baptist Church Member
Martha Helen Reynolds Hodge, age 92, of Eastman, died Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at her residence.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
HAZEL “DOODLE BUG” CAMPBELL BROWN
Lifelong Dodge County Resident
Hazel “Doodle Bug” Campbell Brown, age 66, of Rhine, died Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services were held at 10:00AM, Friday, August 7, at Bay Springs Cemetery in Rhine, with Mr. Gary Ryals officiating.
EVELYN BARTON WRIGHT
Retired Civil Service Employee
Evelyn Barton Wright, age 86, of Macon, died Monday, August 3, 2020 at Coliseum Northside Hospital in Macon.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Dr. Danny Barton and Reverend Trey Dickerson officiating.
OBITUARIES
VIRGINIA LEE ALLEN BACON
Dodge County Middle School Retired Food Service Worker
Virginia Lee Allen Bacon, age 86, of Chauncey, died Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at Bay Springs Cemetery in Plainfield. Reverend Mike Grenade and Reverend Clay Layfield officiated.
EARL WARNOCK
U.S. Air Force Veteran
Earl Warnock age 86, of Eastman, died Thursday, July 30, 2020 at the Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services were held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Giddens-Harrell Cemetery, with Bishop Robert Ashcroft officiating.
Edward “Duke” Williams
New Love All
Missionary Baptist Church Member
Edward Williams, 53 of Eastman, died Saturday, July 25, 2020.
Graveside services were held Friday, July 31, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in Eastman City Cemetery in Eastman with Pastor Linda D. Long officiating.
MAX HENRY ODOM, JR
U.S. Air Force Veteran
Max Henry Odom, Jr., age 70, of Warwick, died Friday, July 31, 2020 at Crisp County Medical Center in Cordele.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 6, at Warwick United Methodist Church Cemetery, with Reverend Steve Purnell officiating.
Nashon Lantez Brown
Eastman YDC
Employee
Nashon Lantez Brown, 45 Eastman died Friday, July 24, 2020.
Graveside services were held Sunday, August 2, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Donald Eady officiating. Interment followed in Eastman City Cemetery.
Dodge County Middle School Retired Food Service Worker
Virginia Lee Allen Bacon, age 86, of Chauncey, died Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at Bay Springs Cemetery in Plainfield. Reverend Mike Grenade and Reverend Clay Layfield officiated.
EARL WARNOCK
U.S. Air Force Veteran
Earl Warnock age 86, of Eastman, died Thursday, July 30, 2020 at the Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services were held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Giddens-Harrell Cemetery, with Bishop Robert Ashcroft officiating.
Edward “Duke” Williams
New Love All
Missionary Baptist Church Member
Edward Williams, 53 of Eastman, died Saturday, July 25, 2020.
Graveside services were held Friday, July 31, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in Eastman City Cemetery in Eastman with Pastor Linda D. Long officiating.
MAX HENRY ODOM, JR
U.S. Air Force Veteran
Max Henry Odom, Jr., age 70, of Warwick, died Friday, July 31, 2020 at Crisp County Medical Center in Cordele.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 6, at Warwick United Methodist Church Cemetery, with Reverend Steve Purnell officiating.
Nashon Lantez Brown
Eastman YDC
Employee
Nashon Lantez Brown, 45 Eastman died Friday, July 24, 2020.
Graveside services were held Sunday, August 2, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Donald Eady officiating. Interment followed in Eastman City Cemetery.
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