Mattie Susan Fluellen, age 80, died Sunday, June 18, 2017, at the Heart of Georgia Nursing Home in Eastman.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 24, 2017, at 11:00 a.m., at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, with Bishop Curtis Collins officiating. Dr. George Fluellen was the eulogist.
Mrs. Fluellen came to Eastman more than 50 years ago. She worked for many years in the Dodge County Public School system as a cook. She later worked at the Middle Georgia Nursing Home in Eastman. She loved fishing and was known for her obsession of putting away vegetables and fruit. She was a member of Sugar Creek Baptist Church for many years and sang in the choir. Mrs. Fluellen was preceded in death by her parents, Ollie Mae Knighton Hartage and Ozie Harris and two sisters, Rosa Lee Davis and Marie Knighton.
Survivors include two sons, Willie James Knighton, Sr. of Lake Placid, Florida and Bennie Fluellen, Jr. (Delores) of Cincinnati, Ohio; four grandchildren, Willie Knighton, Jr. of Dublin, Fabeaun Knighton of Atlanta, Anitra Fluellen-Scott of Cincinnati, Ohio and Quincey Young of Eastman; 14 great-grandchildren; one sister, Geneva Hunt of Americus and two nieces, Sylvia Floyd of Eastman and Shirley Trice of Americus.
Rollins Funeral Home of Eastman was in charge of arrangements.
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Ruth Beauchamp Hodge
Ruth Beauchamp Hodge, age 94, of Eastman, died Thursday, June 22, 2017, in McRae Manor Nursing Home.
Graveside funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, 2017 in Woodlawn Cemetery, with Reverend Mike Grenade officiating.
Mrs. Hodge was born in Dodge County, a member of Parkerson Baptist Church and a graduate of Chauncey High School. After high school, she studied radio repair in technical school and worked at Robins Air Force Base during World War II. She was a fire watchman for the Georgia Forestry Commission for several years before working as a salesperson at Walker Shoe Store. She was a loving mother and grandmother, who enjoyed sewing, crocheting, handcrafting and gardening. Mrs. Hodge was the daughter of the late Annie Jane Moore Beauchamp and John Dewey Beauchamp. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam T. Hodge; her son, Tommy Hodge and two brothers, J.C. Beauchamp and James Beauchamp.
Survivors include one daughter, Anne H. Bowen of Eastman; four grandchildren, Amanda H. Sheffield (Charles), Shane Bowen, Jennifer Hodge and Jaden Bowen, all of Eastman; six great grandchildren, Britanni Mullis, Blake Woodard, Brooke Woodard, Ashlyn Dominy, Marleigh Horton and Mason Horton; one great-great granddaughter, Cammie Wright; one niece, Martha Padgett (Gary) of Florida and two nephews, John Beauchamp and Matt Beauchamp, both of Florida.
Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman was in charge of the arrangements.
Graveside funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, 2017 in Woodlawn Cemetery, with Reverend Mike Grenade officiating.
Mrs. Hodge was born in Dodge County, a member of Parkerson Baptist Church and a graduate of Chauncey High School. After high school, she studied radio repair in technical school and worked at Robins Air Force Base during World War II. She was a fire watchman for the Georgia Forestry Commission for several years before working as a salesperson at Walker Shoe Store. She was a loving mother and grandmother, who enjoyed sewing, crocheting, handcrafting and gardening. Mrs. Hodge was the daughter of the late Annie Jane Moore Beauchamp and John Dewey Beauchamp. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam T. Hodge; her son, Tommy Hodge and two brothers, J.C. Beauchamp and James Beauchamp.
Survivors include one daughter, Anne H. Bowen of Eastman; four grandchildren, Amanda H. Sheffield (Charles), Shane Bowen, Jennifer Hodge and Jaden Bowen, all of Eastman; six great grandchildren, Britanni Mullis, Blake Woodard, Brooke Woodard, Ashlyn Dominy, Marleigh Horton and Mason Horton; one great-great granddaughter, Cammie Wright; one niece, Martha Padgett (Gary) of Florida and two nephews, John Beauchamp and Matt Beauchamp, both of Florida.
Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman was in charge of the arrangements.
Hazel Elizabeth Burch Tanner Youngblood
Hazel Elizabeth Burch Tanner Youngblood, age 91, of Eastman, died Saturday, June 24, 2017, at the Heart of Georgia Nursing Home in Eastman.
Funeral services were held at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27, 2017, in the chapel of Hardy-Towns Funeral Home in Eastman. Interment followed in the Bay Springs Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery in Plainfield. Mr. Ken Rogers and Reverend Trent Dykes officiated. Mrs. Youngblood was born in Dodge County, and was the daughter of the late Samuel Augustus “Gus” Burch and Grace Elizabeth Taylor Burch. She began work with BellSouth, in Macon, and was then transferred to Atlanta, where she retired from BellSouth after a 45-year career. She made her home in Atlanta for over 40 years before returning to Eastman in 2007. She survived a near death car accident, where she lost her first husband in 1952, but went on to live a long wonderful life. She was a sweet humble lady and was always thinking of others, following the example of her Savoir Jesus Christ and her creator Jehovah God.
She was the granddaughter of the late Ben M. and Emma Womble Burch and Martin and Nancy Ann Parkerson Taylor, all of Dodge County. In addition to her parents and grandparents, she is preceded in death by one son, Karl Tanner; two husbands, Fred Tanner and Jim Youngblood; one brother, Carlton S. Burch; one nephew, Tim J. Smith; one great nephew, Tim M. Smith; one brother-in-law, Willard Smith and one nephew-in-law, Ottis Barton.
She is survived by one sister, Ernestine B. Smith; two nieces, Jan Burch Barton of Tifton and Kathy G. Smith of Eastman; one nephew, Chad W. Smith of Eastman; two great-nieces, Tonia Waldrop (Lee) and Jana Jackson (Dusty), both of Tifton, two great nephews, Jason C. Smith (Jennifer) of Dallas and Jarrett M. Smith of Atlanta; three great-great nieces, Courtney Waldrop and Amber Waldrop of Tifton and Mckenna Grace Smith of Dallas and one great-great nephew, Dylan Jackson of Tifton.
Kevin Rogers was the pianist and Chad W. Smith was the soloist for the funeral service.
Hardy-Towns Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
Funeral services were held at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27, 2017, in the chapel of Hardy-Towns Funeral Home in Eastman. Interment followed in the Bay Springs Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery in Plainfield. Mr. Ken Rogers and Reverend Trent Dykes officiated. Mrs. Youngblood was born in Dodge County, and was the daughter of the late Samuel Augustus “Gus” Burch and Grace Elizabeth Taylor Burch. She began work with BellSouth, in Macon, and was then transferred to Atlanta, where she retired from BellSouth after a 45-year career. She made her home in Atlanta for over 40 years before returning to Eastman in 2007. She survived a near death car accident, where she lost her first husband in 1952, but went on to live a long wonderful life. She was a sweet humble lady and was always thinking of others, following the example of her Savoir Jesus Christ and her creator Jehovah God.
She was the granddaughter of the late Ben M. and Emma Womble Burch and Martin and Nancy Ann Parkerson Taylor, all of Dodge County. In addition to her parents and grandparents, she is preceded in death by one son, Karl Tanner; two husbands, Fred Tanner and Jim Youngblood; one brother, Carlton S. Burch; one nephew, Tim J. Smith; one great nephew, Tim M. Smith; one brother-in-law, Willard Smith and one nephew-in-law, Ottis Barton.
She is survived by one sister, Ernestine B. Smith; two nieces, Jan Burch Barton of Tifton and Kathy G. Smith of Eastman; one nephew, Chad W. Smith of Eastman; two great-nieces, Tonia Waldrop (Lee) and Jana Jackson (Dusty), both of Tifton, two great nephews, Jason C. Smith (Jennifer) of Dallas and Jarrett M. Smith of Atlanta; three great-great nieces, Courtney Waldrop and Amber Waldrop of Tifton and Mckenna Grace Smith of Dallas and one great-great nephew, Dylan Jackson of Tifton.
Kevin Rogers was the pianist and Chad W. Smith was the soloist for the funeral service.
Hardy-Towns Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
Anita Hooks Evans
Anita Hooks Evans, age 84, of Eastman, died Thursday, June 22, 2017, at the Heart of Georgia Nursing Home in Eastman.
Funeral services were at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Empire Pentecostal Holiness Church, with Reverend Tim Lamb Reverend Charles Hanson and Reverend Bunion Bridgers officiating. Interment followed in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Evans was born in Dodge County to her late parents, Dora Mae White Hooks and James William Hooks. She was a member of Empire Pentecostal Holiness Church and retired from Reeves Brothers Cotton Mill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Edward Evans; one son, Billy Evans; one grandson, Matthew Earnest; one son-in-law, Stewart Earnest and seven siblings.
She is survived by two daughters, Marilyn Lane (Mickey) of Eastman and Carol Elaine Earnest of Warner Robins; one son, Carl Evans (Brenda) of Eastman; one sister, Dena Payne of Eastman; eight grandchildren, Wes Evans, Wendy Rogers (Ken), Keeli Wadley (Scott), Jenna Evans, Carla Hernandez (Hector), Gina Coleman (Mike), Marc Lane and Ashley Peacock (Lee); 15 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
Those serving as pallbearers were Wes Evans, Dalton Mullis, Nicholas Evans, Kaleb Medders, Willie Spires and Graham Snyder.
Hardy-Towns Funeral Home of Eastman is in charge of arrangements.
Funeral services were at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Empire Pentecostal Holiness Church, with Reverend Tim Lamb Reverend Charles Hanson and Reverend Bunion Bridgers officiating. Interment followed in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Evans was born in Dodge County to her late parents, Dora Mae White Hooks and James William Hooks. She was a member of Empire Pentecostal Holiness Church and retired from Reeves Brothers Cotton Mill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Edward Evans; one son, Billy Evans; one grandson, Matthew Earnest; one son-in-law, Stewart Earnest and seven siblings.
She is survived by two daughters, Marilyn Lane (Mickey) of Eastman and Carol Elaine Earnest of Warner Robins; one son, Carl Evans (Brenda) of Eastman; one sister, Dena Payne of Eastman; eight grandchildren, Wes Evans, Wendy Rogers (Ken), Keeli Wadley (Scott), Jenna Evans, Carla Hernandez (Hector), Gina Coleman (Mike), Marc Lane and Ashley Peacock (Lee); 15 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
Those serving as pallbearers were Wes Evans, Dalton Mullis, Nicholas Evans, Kaleb Medders, Willie Spires and Graham Snyder.
Hardy-Towns Funeral Home of Eastman is in charge of arrangements.
J.C. CONNAWAY
J.C. Connaway, age 87, passed away on May 29, 2017 in West Palm Beach, Florida.
A memorial celebration was held on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at Rollins Funeral Home Chapel, with Reverend Victor Cooper presiding and Reverend Milton Hughes officiating.
Mr. Connaway was the son of the late Lewis Connaway and Vdella Walker Connaway of Empire, Georgia.
Survivors include one daughter Maetta (Milton) Hughes of Dublin; two grandchildren, Cheryl Hughes and Kevin Hughes of Orlando, Florida; four great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; one sister, Rosa Chambers of West Palm Beach, Florida and one brother, Marvin Connaway of Eastman.
Rollins Funeral Home of Eastman was in charge of arrangements.
A memorial celebration was held on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at Rollins Funeral Home Chapel, with Reverend Victor Cooper presiding and Reverend Milton Hughes officiating.
Mr. Connaway was the son of the late Lewis Connaway and Vdella Walker Connaway of Empire, Georgia.
Survivors include one daughter Maetta (Milton) Hughes of Dublin; two grandchildren, Cheryl Hughes and Kevin Hughes of Orlando, Florida; four great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; one sister, Rosa Chambers of West Palm Beach, Florida and one brother, Marvin Connaway of Eastman.
Rollins Funeral Home of Eastman was in charge of arrangements.
DONALD W. LEATHERBURY
Donald C. Leatherbury, age 74, of Eastman passed away June 12, 2017.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Mr. Leatherbury is survived by his wife, Martha Leatherbury of Eastman; two daughters, Donna Leatherbury of Eastman and Dawn Brost (Casey) of Duluth and one grandson, Michael Brost.
Hardy-Towns Funeral Home of Eastman is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Mr. Leatherbury is survived by his wife, Martha Leatherbury of Eastman; two daughters, Donna Leatherbury of Eastman and Dawn Brost (Casey) of Duluth and one grandson, Michael Brost.
Hardy-Towns Funeral Home of Eastman is in charge of arrangements.
MAYBELL STRICKLAND
Maybell Strickland, age 61, of Rhine, died Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Serenity Place Hospice in Dublin.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Rhine Baptist Church, with Reverend Ricky Gilmore and Mr. Charles Williamson officiating.
Ms. Strickland was a lifelong resident of Dodge County, a member of First Freewill Baptist Church, a 1974 graduate of Dodge County High School and a former Certified Nursing Assistant for Heart of Georgia Nursing Home for many years. She was the daughter of the late Willie Clara Williamson Strickland and William Hansel Strickland. Ms. Strickland was preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas Strickland and Bob Strickland and one sister, Mary S. Dent.
Survivors include two sisters, Verlie Peacock of Nashville and Clara Sawyer of Eastman; three brothers, Danny Strickland (Donna), John Strickland, both of Rhine and Charlie Strickland (Ann) of Dawsonville and one uncle, Charles Williams of Rhine.
The family may be contacted at the residence of Danny Strickland, 1415 Old Jacksonville Hwy., in Rhine.
Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman has charge of arrangements.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Rhine Baptist Church, with Reverend Ricky Gilmore and Mr. Charles Williamson officiating.
Ms. Strickland was a lifelong resident of Dodge County, a member of First Freewill Baptist Church, a 1974 graduate of Dodge County High School and a former Certified Nursing Assistant for Heart of Georgia Nursing Home for many years. She was the daughter of the late Willie Clara Williamson Strickland and William Hansel Strickland. Ms. Strickland was preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas Strickland and Bob Strickland and one sister, Mary S. Dent.
Survivors include two sisters, Verlie Peacock of Nashville and Clara Sawyer of Eastman; three brothers, Danny Strickland (Donna), John Strickland, both of Rhine and Charlie Strickland (Ann) of Dawsonville and one uncle, Charles Williams of Rhine.
The family may be contacted at the residence of Danny Strickland, 1415 Old Jacksonville Hwy., in Rhine.
Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman has charge of arrangements.
HAZEL PEACOCK BARTON
Hazel Peacock Barton, age 66, of Eastman, died Monday, June 19, 2017 at Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Sister Margaret Arthur officiating.
Mrs. Barton was born in Bleckley County, of the Christian faith and a lifelong hair stylist and a seamstress for over 40 years. She was a former employee at C & J Manufacturing, Hanes, Inc. and Emily’s Cleaners. Mrs. Barton was a loving mother and grandmother who en- joyed shing and camping. She was daughter of the late Nancy Bacon Foskey and Louis A. Peacock, Sr., widow of Donald William Barton and was preceded in death by one daughter, Brandie Barton Tomlinson; one son, Greg Barton and three brothers, Carl E. Peacock, B.J. Peacock and Charles Peacock.
Survivors include her husband, Donnie Brown of Eastman; two sons, Randy Barton (Julie) of Valdosta and David Barton of Douglas; two step-daughters, Jessie Coleman of Cochran and Amanda Hilliard (Jamie) of Rhine; one step-son, Donnie “Boomer” Brown of Eastman; nine grandchildren, Madison Lunsford, Brandon Lunsford, Cynthia Spires (Shad), Greg W. Barton, Michael Craw- ford, Ava Barton, Gracie Barton, Kalie Hulongbayan and Michael Hulongbayan; three sisters, Georgia Bridges (J.B.) of Dry Branch, Dianne Brown (Phil) of Eastman and Jean Darsey (Clinton) of Eatonton and two brothers, Louis A. Peacock, Jr. of Macon and H. Vernon Peacock of California.
The family may be contacted at the residence of Donnie Brown, 81 Warehouse Drive, Eastman.
Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman has charge of arrangements.
Graveside memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Sister Margaret Arthur officiating.
Mrs. Barton was born in Bleckley County, of the Christian faith and a lifelong hair stylist and a seamstress for over 40 years. She was a former employee at C & J Manufacturing, Hanes, Inc. and Emily’s Cleaners. Mrs. Barton was a loving mother and grandmother who en- joyed shing and camping. She was daughter of the late Nancy Bacon Foskey and Louis A. Peacock, Sr., widow of Donald William Barton and was preceded in death by one daughter, Brandie Barton Tomlinson; one son, Greg Barton and three brothers, Carl E. Peacock, B.J. Peacock and Charles Peacock.
Survivors include her husband, Donnie Brown of Eastman; two sons, Randy Barton (Julie) of Valdosta and David Barton of Douglas; two step-daughters, Jessie Coleman of Cochran and Amanda Hilliard (Jamie) of Rhine; one step-son, Donnie “Boomer” Brown of Eastman; nine grandchildren, Madison Lunsford, Brandon Lunsford, Cynthia Spires (Shad), Greg W. Barton, Michael Craw- ford, Ava Barton, Gracie Barton, Kalie Hulongbayan and Michael Hulongbayan; three sisters, Georgia Bridges (J.B.) of Dry Branch, Dianne Brown (Phil) of Eastman and Jean Darsey (Clinton) of Eatonton and two brothers, Louis A. Peacock, Jr. of Macon and H. Vernon Peacock of California.
The family may be contacted at the residence of Donnie Brown, 81 Warehouse Drive, Eastman.
Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman has charge of arrangements.
REBECCA BERNICE CHERRY
Rebecca Bernice Cherry, age 88, died on May 19, 2017. A celebration of life was held on Thursday, June 15, 2017, at Mars Hill Presbyterian Church at 2:00 p.m. in Acworth. Mrs. Cherry was born Bernice Rebecca Sheriff in Calhoun-Clemson, South Carolina to the late Mitchell and Elizabeth Sheriff.
Mrs. Cherry loved music and played the organ for Eastside Baptist Church in Marietta, Acworth Presbyterian Church and Mars Hill Presbyterian Church in Acworth.
Survivors include her husband, R. Walter Cherry of Acworth; one daughter, Diane H. Smith of Ball Ground; two sons, Steve M. Harrison of Eastman and Mark C. Harrison of Waleska; five grandchildren, Shannon Smith, Keesha Asher, Kelly Smith, Adele Harrison and Joachim Harrison, and five great-grandchildren, Reagan Asher, Peyton Asher, Carson Asher, Weston Smith and Addison Smith.
Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home of Kennesaw was in charge of the arrange- ments.
Mrs. Cherry loved music and played the organ for Eastside Baptist Church in Marietta, Acworth Presbyterian Church and Mars Hill Presbyterian Church in Acworth.
Survivors include her husband, R. Walter Cherry of Acworth; one daughter, Diane H. Smith of Ball Ground; two sons, Steve M. Harrison of Eastman and Mark C. Harrison of Waleska; five grandchildren, Shannon Smith, Keesha Asher, Kelly Smith, Adele Harrison and Joachim Harrison, and five great-grandchildren, Reagan Asher, Peyton Asher, Carson Asher, Weston Smith and Addison Smith.
Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home of Kennesaw was in charge of the arrange- ments.
David Wallace, Jr.
David Wallace, Jr., age 57, died on May 29, 2017. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 3, 2017, at Neeman-Matthew’s in Abbeville with internment at Mt. Zuma Baptist Church, Cortes Cemetery. Pastor Bobby L. Davis officiated.
Mr. Wallace was a member of Mt. Zuma Baptist Church and Lord’s Holy House of Righteousness and was employed by two or more bread companies as a sales representative. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Mr. Wallace was preceded in death by his mother, Mable Wallace, his father, David Wallace, Sr. and one sister, Abricella Rutland.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Wallace; two sons, Trayvis D. (Thea Wanda) Wallace and Tavoris Wallace; one daughter, Quanesha Wallace; four sisters, Carol E. Copeland and Louise Barrett of Cleveland, Ohio and Roberta (Calvert) Pettigrew and Johnnie Mae (Henry L.) Singleton of Macon; four brothers, Bobby (Bernardina) Wallace of Augusta, Eugene Wallace of Forsyth, Wesley (Margaret) James of Musella and Luther (Johnnie Mae) Walker of Macon and two aunts, Christine Buckner of Forsyth and Susie Rutland of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.
Pallbearers included Eddie Aver, Brad Brownlee, Josh Barfield, Eddie Bullington, Jim Christian and Boris Gibson.
Rollins Funeral Home of Eastman is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Wallace was a member of Mt. Zuma Baptist Church and Lord’s Holy House of Righteousness and was employed by two or more bread companies as a sales representative. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Mr. Wallace was preceded in death by his mother, Mable Wallace, his father, David Wallace, Sr. and one sister, Abricella Rutland.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Wallace; two sons, Trayvis D. (Thea Wanda) Wallace and Tavoris Wallace; one daughter, Quanesha Wallace; four sisters, Carol E. Copeland and Louise Barrett of Cleveland, Ohio and Roberta (Calvert) Pettigrew and Johnnie Mae (Henry L.) Singleton of Macon; four brothers, Bobby (Bernardina) Wallace of Augusta, Eugene Wallace of Forsyth, Wesley (Margaret) James of Musella and Luther (Johnnie Mae) Walker of Macon and two aunts, Christine Buckner of Forsyth and Susie Rutland of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.
Pallbearers included Eddie Aver, Brad Brownlee, Josh Barfield, Eddie Bullington, Jim Christian and Boris Gibson.
Rollins Funeral Home of Eastman is in charge of arrangements.
J.C. Connaway
J.C. Connaway passed away in West Palm Beach, Florida. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Rollins Funeral Home.
Rollins Funeral Home of Eastman is in charge of arrangements.
Rollins Funeral Home of Eastman is in charge of arrangements.
Sidney F. Rentz
Sidney F. Rentz
Retired, Robins Air Force Base
Sidney F. Rentz, age 62, died Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Bleckley Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held on Friday, June 2, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at Rowland Chapel Church of the Nazarene, with Reverend Gordon Tippins, Reverend Dale Watt and Reverend Gary Mimbs officiating, with interment in Rowland Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Rentz, born in Colquitt County, had lived in Chester for 35 years. He was retired from Robins Air Force Base and a member of Rowland Chapel Church. He was the son of the late J.T. and Bernice Harrod Rentz and was preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Keigans.
Survivors include his wife, Darlene S. Rentz of Chester; two children, Amy (Heath) Bell of Dacula and Mike (Katlyn) Rentz of Collins; three grandchildren, Abby Grace Bell, Jacob Michael Rentz and Emily Kate Bell; one brother, Leon Rentz of Ellenton and one sister, Carolyn (Dale) Crosby of Norman Park.
Pallbearers were Lester Stripling, Shannon Allgood, Kyle Nichols, David Hawkins, Doug Cross and Travis Cannon.
Mathis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Retired, Robins Air Force Base
Sidney F. Rentz, age 62, died Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Bleckley Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held on Friday, June 2, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at Rowland Chapel Church of the Nazarene, with Reverend Gordon Tippins, Reverend Dale Watt and Reverend Gary Mimbs officiating, with interment in Rowland Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Rentz, born in Colquitt County, had lived in Chester for 35 years. He was retired from Robins Air Force Base and a member of Rowland Chapel Church. He was the son of the late J.T. and Bernice Harrod Rentz and was preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Keigans.
Survivors include his wife, Darlene S. Rentz of Chester; two children, Amy (Heath) Bell of Dacula and Mike (Katlyn) Rentz of Collins; three grandchildren, Abby Grace Bell, Jacob Michael Rentz and Emily Kate Bell; one brother, Leon Rentz of Ellenton and one sister, Carolyn (Dale) Crosby of Norman Park.
Pallbearers were Lester Stripling, Shannon Allgood, Kyle Nichols, David Hawkins, Doug Cross and Travis Cannon.
Mathis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Lester “Buddy” Bowen
Lester “Buddy” Bowen, age 76, of Warner Robins, died Wednesday, May 31, 2017.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 3, 2017 in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home with Pastor Etah Garcia officiating. Following the service, Mr. Bowen was laid to rest in Magnolia Park Cemetery.
Mr. Bowen was born in Eastman to the late Eschol and Mamie Livingston Bowen. He worked as an engineering support technician for the State of Georgia, where he retired. Mr. Bowen enjoyed coaching Little League baseball and fishing. His favorite loves, first and foremost, were his wife, son and extended family.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Ann Bowen of Warner Robins; one son, Eric Nolan Bowen of Conley and one sister, Annette Rogers (J.W.) of Eastman.
McCullough Funeral Home of Warner Robins was in charge of the arrangements.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 3, 2017 in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home with Pastor Etah Garcia officiating. Following the service, Mr. Bowen was laid to rest in Magnolia Park Cemetery.
Mr. Bowen was born in Eastman to the late Eschol and Mamie Livingston Bowen. He worked as an engineering support technician for the State of Georgia, where he retired. Mr. Bowen enjoyed coaching Little League baseball and fishing. His favorite loves, first and foremost, were his wife, son and extended family.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Ann Bowen of Warner Robins; one son, Eric Nolan Bowen of Conley and one sister, Annette Rogers (J.W.) of Eastman.
McCullough Funeral Home of Warner Robins was in charge of the arrangements.
Kiritbhai Bhailalbhai “Kenny” Patel
Kiritbhai Bhailalbhai “Kenny” Patel, age 60, of Rhine, died Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at his residence.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 2, 2017, at Clark Funeral Home Chapel in Hawkinsville.
Mr. Patel was born in Vadodara, India, a member of the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Perry and owner and operator of Rhine USAExpress for over six years. He was a lifelong chef and restaurateur, who enjoyed cooking for his family, friends and customers. He was a dedicated husband, father and provider.
Survivors include his wife, Neelabahen K. “Nela” Patel of Rhine; one son, Jaimin “Jay” Patel of Rhine; mother-in-law, Pushpa Patel of Rhine; one sister, Pramila Patel of India; three brothers, Kanu Patel and Ashok Patel, both of India and Vijay Patel of New Jersey and numerous nieces and nephews including Pratik Patel, Jay Patel, Puja Patel, Dhruven Patel, Hari Patel, Akshar Patel, Rushank Patel, Ankita Khilnani and Pratika Shah.
Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman was in charge of arrangements.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 2, 2017, at Clark Funeral Home Chapel in Hawkinsville.
Mr. Patel was born in Vadodara, India, a member of the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Perry and owner and operator of Rhine USAExpress for over six years. He was a lifelong chef and restaurateur, who enjoyed cooking for his family, friends and customers. He was a dedicated husband, father and provider.
Survivors include his wife, Neelabahen K. “Nela” Patel of Rhine; one son, Jaimin “Jay” Patel of Rhine; mother-in-law, Pushpa Patel of Rhine; one sister, Pramila Patel of India; three brothers, Kanu Patel and Ashok Patel, both of India and Vijay Patel of New Jersey and numerous nieces and nephews including Pratik Patel, Jay Patel, Puja Patel, Dhruven Patel, Hari Patel, Akshar Patel, Rushank Patel, Ankita Khilnani and Pratika Shah.
Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman was in charge of arrangements.
Linda Sue Hobby Howell
Linda Sue Hobby Howell, age 65, of Gresston, died Monday, May 29, 2017, at the Coliseum Medical Center in Macon.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 3, 2017, in Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Reverend Fred Parker officiating.
Mrs. Howell was born in Columbia, South Carolina, a member of Antioch #1 Baptist Church in Gresston, a former Briggs and Stratton and Southern Bell employee and was a retired maintenance supervisor for over 30 years at Graphic Packaging, Inc. Mrs. Howell was a wedding planner and caterer with her business Weddings by Linda. She was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed pageants with her granddaughters. She was the daughter of the late Sarah Johnson Hobby and Joseph Hobby Sr. and was preceded in death by her adoptive parents, Edith Hobby and Roy Hobby.
Survivors include her husband of 18 years, Robert G. Howell of Gresston; one daughter, Wendy Weathersbee of Eastman; one son, Benjy Rowell (Raegan) of Treasure Island, Florida; two step-sons, Clay Howell and Chris Harvey (Sandy), both of Eastman; one son-in-law, Ed Weathersbee of Eastman; six grandchildren, Breann Rowell, Chase Rowell, Noah Rowell, Roper Weathersbee, Raina Weathersbee and Ryan Harvey; three sisters, Sara Spence (Tommy) of Lexington, South Carolina, Joyce Parker (Richard) of Greenville, South Carolina and Shirley Higgins (Keith) of Edisto Island, South Carolina; five brothers, Larry Hobby (Linda) of Lugoff, South Carlina, Charles Hobby (Shirley) of Columbia, South Carolina, Mike Huffman (Sandi) of Green Castle, Indiana, Robert Huffman (Trish) of North Augusta, South Carolina and Joe Jr. Shealy of Graniteville, South Carolina and several nieces and nephews including Christina Hamilton Lake, Amy Hamilton Stephens and Robby Harrison.
The family may be contacted at the Howell residence, 820 Garrett-Oxley Road, Gresston, and will receive friends in Southerland Funeral Chapel from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 3, 2017.
Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman has charge of arrangements.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 3, 2017, in Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Reverend Fred Parker officiating.
Mrs. Howell was born in Columbia, South Carolina, a member of Antioch #1 Baptist Church in Gresston, a former Briggs and Stratton and Southern Bell employee and was a retired maintenance supervisor for over 30 years at Graphic Packaging, Inc. Mrs. Howell was a wedding planner and caterer with her business Weddings by Linda. She was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed pageants with her granddaughters. She was the daughter of the late Sarah Johnson Hobby and Joseph Hobby Sr. and was preceded in death by her adoptive parents, Edith Hobby and Roy Hobby.
Survivors include her husband of 18 years, Robert G. Howell of Gresston; one daughter, Wendy Weathersbee of Eastman; one son, Benjy Rowell (Raegan) of Treasure Island, Florida; two step-sons, Clay Howell and Chris Harvey (Sandy), both of Eastman; one son-in-law, Ed Weathersbee of Eastman; six grandchildren, Breann Rowell, Chase Rowell, Noah Rowell, Roper Weathersbee, Raina Weathersbee and Ryan Harvey; three sisters, Sara Spence (Tommy) of Lexington, South Carolina, Joyce Parker (Richard) of Greenville, South Carolina and Shirley Higgins (Keith) of Edisto Island, South Carolina; five brothers, Larry Hobby (Linda) of Lugoff, South Carlina, Charles Hobby (Shirley) of Columbia, South Carolina, Mike Huffman (Sandi) of Green Castle, Indiana, Robert Huffman (Trish) of North Augusta, South Carolina and Joe Jr. Shealy of Graniteville, South Carolina and several nieces and nephews including Christina Hamilton Lake, Amy Hamilton Stephens and Robby Harrison.
The family may be contacted at the Howell residence, 820 Garrett-Oxley Road, Gresston, and will receive friends in Southerland Funeral Chapel from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 3, 2017.
Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman has charge of arrangements.
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