Age: 70
Deceased: July 12, 2017
Arrangements: Rollins Funeral Home
Deaths
Dorothy Kate Simmons
Age: 61
Deceased: July 13, 2017
Arrangements: Hamilton-Burch Funeral Home
Deceased: July 13, 2017
Arrangements: Hamilton-Burch Funeral Home
Dewayne Isem White
Dewayne Isem White, age 53, of Rhine, died Monday, July 17, 2017 at Emory St. Joseph Hospital in Atlanta.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Bobby Ryals and Gary Ryals officiating, with internment in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. White was born in Dublin and of the Baptist faith. He was the owner and operator of J&J Trucking. Mr. White enjoyed trucking, fishing, working in his shop and spending time with family and his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Isem White and his father-in-law, Teet Hulette.
Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Jennifer Hulett White of Rhine; two sons, Jessie White (Michelle) of Eastman and Jed White of Rhine; mother, Nora Fordham White of Eastman; stepfather, Robert S. White of Eastman; two brothers, Jerry White and Jack White (Mandy), both of Eastman; two step-brothers, Scott White (Bonita) of Dublin and Nell White of Warner Robins; two grandchildren, Jessa Rae White and Dalton Cravey, both of Eastman; mother-in-law, Betty Hulett of Rhine; sister-in-law, Jill Hilliard (Dykes) of Rhine and two brothers-in-law, Lacy Hulett (Judy) and Mickey Hulett (Kristi), both of Rhine.
The family may be contacted at the White residence, 180 Hopewell Church Road in Rhine, and will receive friends in Southerland Funeral Chapel from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19, 2017.
Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman has charge of arrangements.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Bobby Ryals and Gary Ryals officiating, with internment in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. White was born in Dublin and of the Baptist faith. He was the owner and operator of J&J Trucking. Mr. White enjoyed trucking, fishing, working in his shop and spending time with family and his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Isem White and his father-in-law, Teet Hulette.
Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Jennifer Hulett White of Rhine; two sons, Jessie White (Michelle) of Eastman and Jed White of Rhine; mother, Nora Fordham White of Eastman; stepfather, Robert S. White of Eastman; two brothers, Jerry White and Jack White (Mandy), both of Eastman; two step-brothers, Scott White (Bonita) of Dublin and Nell White of Warner Robins; two grandchildren, Jessa Rae White and Dalton Cravey, both of Eastman; mother-in-law, Betty Hulett of Rhine; sister-in-law, Jill Hilliard (Dykes) of Rhine and two brothers-in-law, Lacy Hulett (Judy) and Mickey Hulett (Kristi), both of Rhine.
The family may be contacted at the White residence, 180 Hopewell Church Road in Rhine, and will receive friends in Southerland Funeral Chapel from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19, 2017.
Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman has charge of arrangements.
E.T. Bryant
E.T. Bryant, age 83, died Tuesday, July 11, 2017, in Serenity Hospice in Dublin. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 13, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Mathis Funeral Home, with Elder Willie Hatfield officiating. Burial was in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Bryant, born in Laurens County, had lived in Macon and Chester before moving to Cochran 38 years ago. He was the son of the late Lonnie and Lindy Braswell Bryant and was preceded in death by his three brothers, Wilbon Bryant, Calvin Bryant and Howard Bryant. He was retired from Robins Air Force Base, retired farmer and former Bleckley County Sheriff Deputy. He was a U.S. Army Veteran having served in Korea. He attended Rowland Chapel Church of the Nazarene and Sweet Home Primitive Baptist Church.
Survivors include his devoted and loving wife of 63 years, Queene R. Bryant of Cochran; his sister, Nadine Carden of Dudley and beloved nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends.
Pallbearers were his nephews, Wayne Cannon, Jerl Rowland, Randy Rowland, Larry Rowland, T.J. Neuman, Len Rowland, Jeff Rowland, Steven Rowland and Tommy Warren
Honorary pallbearers were Gene Tapley, Tom Watson, Jimmy Beck, Herman Wynne, Winky Trice, Buddy Peacock, Robbie Grimsley and Cal Mathis
Mathis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Bryant, born in Laurens County, had lived in Macon and Chester before moving to Cochran 38 years ago. He was the son of the late Lonnie and Lindy Braswell Bryant and was preceded in death by his three brothers, Wilbon Bryant, Calvin Bryant and Howard Bryant. He was retired from Robins Air Force Base, retired farmer and former Bleckley County Sheriff Deputy. He was a U.S. Army Veteran having served in Korea. He attended Rowland Chapel Church of the Nazarene and Sweet Home Primitive Baptist Church.
Survivors include his devoted and loving wife of 63 years, Queene R. Bryant of Cochran; his sister, Nadine Carden of Dudley and beloved nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends.
Pallbearers were his nephews, Wayne Cannon, Jerl Rowland, Randy Rowland, Larry Rowland, T.J. Neuman, Len Rowland, Jeff Rowland, Steven Rowland and Tommy Warren
Honorary pallbearers were Gene Tapley, Tom Watson, Jimmy Beck, Herman Wynne, Winky Trice, Buddy Peacock, Robbie Grimsley and Cal Mathis
Mathis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Robert P. Northam
Robert P. Northam, age 95, of Eastman, died Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
Funeral services were held Sunday, July 16, 2017, in Parksley, Virginia.
Mr. Northam, a World War II Veteran, was born in 1921 in Parksley, Virginia to the late Emily Parsons Northam and John Lewis Northam. He was retired from Accomack-Northampton Electric Co-op. Mr. Northam was preceded in death by his parents, Emily Parsons Northam and John Lewis Northam; his wife, Thelma Watson Northam; one grandson, Wayne Thomas Bundick, II; one sister, Ruth Custis, one brother, John Lewis Northam, Jr. and one nephew, Don Custis.
Survivors include one daughter, Carole Bundick Melson (Edward) of Eastman; one grandson, Garrick Bundick (Sonya) of Eastman; two great-grandchildren, Brent Bundick (Logan) and Blakelyn Bundick; two nephews, Larry Custis (Cindy) and Wayne Custis (Rosa Caine) and one niece, Emily Custis Jones.
Hardy-Towns Funeral Home of Eastman is in charge of arrangements.
Funeral services were held Sunday, July 16, 2017, in Parksley, Virginia.
Mr. Northam, a World War II Veteran, was born in 1921 in Parksley, Virginia to the late Emily Parsons Northam and John Lewis Northam. He was retired from Accomack-Northampton Electric Co-op. Mr. Northam was preceded in death by his parents, Emily Parsons Northam and John Lewis Northam; his wife, Thelma Watson Northam; one grandson, Wayne Thomas Bundick, II; one sister, Ruth Custis, one brother, John Lewis Northam, Jr. and one nephew, Don Custis.
Survivors include one daughter, Carole Bundick Melson (Edward) of Eastman; one grandson, Garrick Bundick (Sonya) of Eastman; two great-grandchildren, Brent Bundick (Logan) and Blakelyn Bundick; two nephews, Larry Custis (Cindy) and Wayne Custis (Rosa Caine) and one niece, Emily Custis Jones.
Hardy-Towns Funeral Home of Eastman is in charge of arrangements.
William B. Coody
William B. Coody, age 90, died Friday, July 14, 2017, at Carl Vincent Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville.
Graveside services with military honors were held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 15, 2017, at Antioch #1 Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Fred Parker officiating.
Mr. Coody was born in 1927 in Gresston. He served in the Navy during World War II, after which he worked for Herrington Buick Company in Hawkinsville for 48 years. He was a devoted Christian and a charter member of Broad Street Baptist Church. After moving to Eastman in 1960, he joined Antioch #1 Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon for over 40 years. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed sharing his crops with family and neighbors.
Mr. Coody was preceded in death by his parents, Annie Mae Holder Coody and Charles Coody; two wives, Elsie McGuorirk and Mary Brooks; one brother, Russell (Bo) Coody; three sisters, Mattie Pearl Odgburn, Mary Ann Myrick and Evelyn Hood and one granddaughter, Glenda Christine Sizemore.
He is survived by one son, William Glenn Coody; one daughter, Edith Elaine Braswell; one son-in-law, Roy M. Braswell, all of Eastman; one sister, Barbara Bentley (Lindsey) of Hawkinsville; five grandchildren, Penny Hatcher (James Bragg) of Moultrie, Pam Spencer (Danny) of Florida, Jennifer Newton, Mandy Cordero and Mark Coody, all of New Jersey; 19 great-grandchildren and ten great-great grandchildren.
Hardy-Towns Funeral Home of Eastman is in charge of arrangements.
Graveside services with military honors were held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 15, 2017, at Antioch #1 Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Fred Parker officiating.
Mr. Coody was born in 1927 in Gresston. He served in the Navy during World War II, after which he worked for Herrington Buick Company in Hawkinsville for 48 years. He was a devoted Christian and a charter member of Broad Street Baptist Church. After moving to Eastman in 1960, he joined Antioch #1 Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon for over 40 years. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed sharing his crops with family and neighbors.
Mr. Coody was preceded in death by his parents, Annie Mae Holder Coody and Charles Coody; two wives, Elsie McGuorirk and Mary Brooks; one brother, Russell (Bo) Coody; three sisters, Mattie Pearl Odgburn, Mary Ann Myrick and Evelyn Hood and one granddaughter, Glenda Christine Sizemore.
He is survived by one son, William Glenn Coody; one daughter, Edith Elaine Braswell; one son-in-law, Roy M. Braswell, all of Eastman; one sister, Barbara Bentley (Lindsey) of Hawkinsville; five grandchildren, Penny Hatcher (James Bragg) of Moultrie, Pam Spencer (Danny) of Florida, Jennifer Newton, Mandy Cordero and Mark Coody, all of New Jersey; 19 great-grandchildren and ten great-great grandchildren.
Hardy-Towns Funeral Home of Eastman is in charge of arrangements.
Willie Mitchell Studstill
Willie Mitchell Studstill, age 72, died on Saturday, July 1, 2017.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 8, 2017, at 12:00 p.m. at Crawford Temple C.O.G.I.C. in Detroit, Michigan. Minister Elder Milladge Benjamin officiated, with internment in Woodlawn Cemetery in Detroit, Michigan.
Mr. Studstill was born in Eastman and was educated in the Dodge County school system. Shortly after marriage, he and his life relocated to Detroit, Michigan. He was employed at General Motors as an assembler for more than 30 years, before retiring in 1999.
Mr. Studstill was a loving, dedicated, hardworking husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather to his family. He loved to travel, and simply enjoyed entertaining his family. Mr. Studstill was preceded in death by his parents, Mitchell and Ruby Studstill and one son, Eric Bernard Studstill.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Louise Studstill; one daughter Toni; one son, Daryl (Cassietta); two granddaughters, Tanterea’ and Talena; three grandsons, Daryl Jr., Dyral and Dyare; three great-grandchildren, Talia, Daryl III (3D) and Trinity; one sister, Lula Carter and one brother, Leroy Williams.
James H. Cole Home for Funerals in Detroit, Michigan was in charge of arrangements.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 8, 2017, at 12:00 p.m. at Crawford Temple C.O.G.I.C. in Detroit, Michigan. Minister Elder Milladge Benjamin officiated, with internment in Woodlawn Cemetery in Detroit, Michigan.
Mr. Studstill was born in Eastman and was educated in the Dodge County school system. Shortly after marriage, he and his life relocated to Detroit, Michigan. He was employed at General Motors as an assembler for more than 30 years, before retiring in 1999.
Mr. Studstill was a loving, dedicated, hardworking husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather to his family. He loved to travel, and simply enjoyed entertaining his family. Mr. Studstill was preceded in death by his parents, Mitchell and Ruby Studstill and one son, Eric Bernard Studstill.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Louise Studstill; one daughter Toni; one son, Daryl (Cassietta); two granddaughters, Tanterea’ and Talena; three grandsons, Daryl Jr., Dyral and Dyare; three great-grandchildren, Talia, Daryl III (3D) and Trinity; one sister, Lula Carter and one brother, Leroy Williams.
James H. Cole Home for Funerals in Detroit, Michigan was in charge of arrangements.
Lenora Wooten Bennett
Lenora Wooten Bennett, age 58, died Tuesday, July 11, 2017, in Chauncey.
Funeral Services were held on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Sunset Family Worship Center in Eastman, with Bishop Woodrow Jarrett as lead pastor and Reverend Robert Wilder officiating.
Mrs. Bennett was born in 1959 to Junior and Cherry Wooten, was a member of Harpers Chapel Baptist Church and a dedicated choir member, usher and secretary. She was newly appointed as one the first deaconesses of Harpers Chapel Church. Mrs. Bennett was a retired nurse and worked at the Heart of Georgia Nursing Home and Dennis Drugs for many years. She was preceded in death by her brother, pastor Elston Wooten.
Survivors include her husband of 23 years, Gary Bennett, Jr.; one daughter, Latoya Wooten of Byron; one son, Steven Wooten of Eastman; four sisters, Phyllis (Oliver) Mann, Jewel (Marvin) Mann, Sherita Thomas and Cecilia (Curtis Collins), all of Eastman; three brothers-in-law, Frankie (Ella) Bennett, Edward (Stacy) Bennett and James Bennett of Waycross; ten sisters-in-law, Linda (Marion) Spencer, Mary (Larry) Douglas of Atlanta, Ella Mae (Horace) McGhee of Brunswick, Barbara (Calvin) Doss Dallas, Loa. Issie Bess, Jeanette Bennet, Juanita Riley of Waycross, Rosemary Bennett and Cynthia Wooten; one granddaughter, LaShauna Coley of Eastman; two grandsons, Carlton and Dylan of Eastman; one goddaughter, Sherry Lenora Smith of Eastman; one godson, Jordan Edwards; two aunts, Lillie Mims of Highland Falls and Maggie Wooten of Chauncey and two adopted brothers, deacon Bennie and Larry Harrell of Eastman.
Acting as honorary pallbearers were bishop Curtis Collins, Oliver Mann, Marvin Mann, Frankie Bennett, Edward Bennett, James Bennet and Matthew Channel.
Active pallbearers were Oliver Mann, Jr., pastor Gregory Mann, Jaron Thomas, Justice Burch, Nicholas Wright and Jabot Wooten.
Hamilton Burch Funeral Home of Eastman was in charge of the arrangements.
Funeral Services were held on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Sunset Family Worship Center in Eastman, with Bishop Woodrow Jarrett as lead pastor and Reverend Robert Wilder officiating.
Mrs. Bennett was born in 1959 to Junior and Cherry Wooten, was a member of Harpers Chapel Baptist Church and a dedicated choir member, usher and secretary. She was newly appointed as one the first deaconesses of Harpers Chapel Church. Mrs. Bennett was a retired nurse and worked at the Heart of Georgia Nursing Home and Dennis Drugs for many years. She was preceded in death by her brother, pastor Elston Wooten.
Survivors include her husband of 23 years, Gary Bennett, Jr.; one daughter, Latoya Wooten of Byron; one son, Steven Wooten of Eastman; four sisters, Phyllis (Oliver) Mann, Jewel (Marvin) Mann, Sherita Thomas and Cecilia (Curtis Collins), all of Eastman; three brothers-in-law, Frankie (Ella) Bennett, Edward (Stacy) Bennett and James Bennett of Waycross; ten sisters-in-law, Linda (Marion) Spencer, Mary (Larry) Douglas of Atlanta, Ella Mae (Horace) McGhee of Brunswick, Barbara (Calvin) Doss Dallas, Loa. Issie Bess, Jeanette Bennet, Juanita Riley of Waycross, Rosemary Bennett and Cynthia Wooten; one granddaughter, LaShauna Coley of Eastman; two grandsons, Carlton and Dylan of Eastman; one goddaughter, Sherry Lenora Smith of Eastman; one godson, Jordan Edwards; two aunts, Lillie Mims of Highland Falls and Maggie Wooten of Chauncey and two adopted brothers, deacon Bennie and Larry Harrell of Eastman.
Acting as honorary pallbearers were bishop Curtis Collins, Oliver Mann, Marvin Mann, Frankie Bennett, Edward Bennett, James Bennet and Matthew Channel.
Active pallbearers were Oliver Mann, Jr., pastor Gregory Mann, Jaron Thomas, Justice Burch, Nicholas Wright and Jabot Wooten.
Hamilton Burch Funeral Home of Eastman was in charge of the arrangements.
Brittany Renea Brown
Brittany Renea Brown, age 28, of Eastman, died Friday, June 30, 2017 at her residence.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2017 in Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Reverend Terry Hedden officiating. Interment followed in Browndale Cemetery in Hawkinsville.
Ms. Brown was born in Cleveland, Tennessee and of the Baptist faith. She was a college student who enjoyed reading, computers, and drawing and was a loving mother to her children. Brittany was preceded in death by both of her grandfathers, Perry R. Brown, Sr. and Ralph B. Roland.
Survivors include two daughters, Gia Swint and Jurni Swint, both of Eastman; mother, Ramona McDaniel (Chip McCranie) of Eastman; father, Perry “Robbie” Brown, Jr. (Suzanne McPherson) of Cleveland, Tennessee; three sisters, Ashley Plyler (Christian “P-Pie”), Kayla Brown, both of Eastman and Alexa Brown of Cleveland, Tennessee; one step brother, Raymond McPherson of Cleveland, Tennessee; maternal grandmother, Joyce Dobbs of Eastman and paternal grandmother, Jewel Brown of Eastman.
Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman was in charge of arrangements.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2017 in Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Reverend Terry Hedden officiating. Interment followed in Browndale Cemetery in Hawkinsville.
Ms. Brown was born in Cleveland, Tennessee and of the Baptist faith. She was a college student who enjoyed reading, computers, and drawing and was a loving mother to her children. Brittany was preceded in death by both of her grandfathers, Perry R. Brown, Sr. and Ralph B. Roland.
Survivors include two daughters, Gia Swint and Jurni Swint, both of Eastman; mother, Ramona McDaniel (Chip McCranie) of Eastman; father, Perry “Robbie” Brown, Jr. (Suzanne McPherson) of Cleveland, Tennessee; three sisters, Ashley Plyler (Christian “P-Pie”), Kayla Brown, both of Eastman and Alexa Brown of Cleveland, Tennessee; one step brother, Raymond McPherson of Cleveland, Tennessee; maternal grandmother, Joyce Dobbs of Eastman and paternal grandmother, Jewel Brown of Eastman.
Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman was in charge of arrangements.
Kimberly Hamilton Smith
Kimberly Hamilton Smith, age 57, of Milan, died Thursday, July 6, 2017 in Milan.
Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 9, 2017, at Milan Baptist Church, with Reverend Aubrey Corbitt officiating, with interment in Milan City Cemetery.
Ms. Smith was born in McRae, a member of Milan Baptist Church, a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a special education teacher at South Dodge Elementary for over 18 years. She was a 1978 graduate of Dodge County High School, received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina Greensboro and her Masters of Education from Southwestern College. Mrs. Smith was a loving daughter and mother, who enjoyed her time at her cabin on the river, spending time with her family and friends and was an avid fisherman. She was preceded in death by her father, Jimmy B. Hamilton.
Survivors include one daughter, Dr. Marli Smith Howell (Danny) of Eastman; one son, Coy Hamilton Smith of Milan; mother, Susan Carpenter Hamilton of Milan; one brother, David Hamilton (Nicole) of Brunswick; one niece, Mattie Hamilton of Perry; one aunt, Seaby Jones of Milan and former husband, Jeffrey Smith of Warner Robins.
Serving as honorary pallbearers were Frosty Boone, Leigh Nix, Ann Lann, Brenda Padgett, Terri Lafavor, Johnnie Rewis and Kathy Peterson. Active pallbearers were Lee Scott, Joey Nix, Tommy Cravey, Jeffrey Smith, Billy Gore and Mark Padgett. Dorcus Christian was the pianist for the funeral service.
Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman was in charge of arrangements.
Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 9, 2017, at Milan Baptist Church, with Reverend Aubrey Corbitt officiating, with interment in Milan City Cemetery.
Ms. Smith was born in McRae, a member of Milan Baptist Church, a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a special education teacher at South Dodge Elementary for over 18 years. She was a 1978 graduate of Dodge County High School, received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina Greensboro and her Masters of Education from Southwestern College. Mrs. Smith was a loving daughter and mother, who enjoyed her time at her cabin on the river, spending time with her family and friends and was an avid fisherman. She was preceded in death by her father, Jimmy B. Hamilton.
Survivors include one daughter, Dr. Marli Smith Howell (Danny) of Eastman; one son, Coy Hamilton Smith of Milan; mother, Susan Carpenter Hamilton of Milan; one brother, David Hamilton (Nicole) of Brunswick; one niece, Mattie Hamilton of Perry; one aunt, Seaby Jones of Milan and former husband, Jeffrey Smith of Warner Robins.
Serving as honorary pallbearers were Frosty Boone, Leigh Nix, Ann Lann, Brenda Padgett, Terri Lafavor, Johnnie Rewis and Kathy Peterson. Active pallbearers were Lee Scott, Joey Nix, Tommy Cravey, Jeffrey Smith, Billy Gore and Mark Padgett. Dorcus Christian was the pianist for the funeral service.
Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman was in charge of arrangements.
Bradley Welman “Brad” Bowen
Bradley Welman “Brad” Bowen, age 44, of Rhine, died Saturday, July 8, 2017 in Telfair County.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, with Reverend Gary Ryals and Reverend Scott McDuffie officiating. Interment followed in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Bowen was born in Telfair County, a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and a 1991 graduate of Dodge County High School. He was a lifelong farmer and avid outdoorsman who enjoyed working, hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Jackson “Jack” Bowen.
Survivors include his wife, Angelia Black Bowen of Rhine; one son, Trey Bowen (Savannah) of Rhine; mother, Linda Walker Bowen of Rhine; one sister, Marci B. Hunter (Stuart) of Rhine; one brother, Wade Bowen (Leanne) of Rhine; mothers-in-law and fathers-in-law, Bryleen and Buddy Davidson of Cadwell and Bill and Gingee Black of Canton; two nephews, Andy Clements and Cole Clements, both of Rhine and two nieces, Kali Clark (Kyle) of Columbus and Anna Hunter of Rhine.
Serving as pallbearers were Tom Boone, Wrighty Harrell, Tony Yancey, Waymon Jones, Rhett Walker, Sambo Boone and Terry Yancey. Sheryl Bearden and Scott McDuffie were the musicians for the funeral service.
Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman was in charge of arrangements.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, with Reverend Gary Ryals and Reverend Scott McDuffie officiating. Interment followed in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Bowen was born in Telfair County, a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and a 1991 graduate of Dodge County High School. He was a lifelong farmer and avid outdoorsman who enjoyed working, hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Jackson “Jack” Bowen.
Survivors include his wife, Angelia Black Bowen of Rhine; one son, Trey Bowen (Savannah) of Rhine; mother, Linda Walker Bowen of Rhine; one sister, Marci B. Hunter (Stuart) of Rhine; one brother, Wade Bowen (Leanne) of Rhine; mothers-in-law and fathers-in-law, Bryleen and Buddy Davidson of Cadwell and Bill and Gingee Black of Canton; two nephews, Andy Clements and Cole Clements, both of Rhine and two nieces, Kali Clark (Kyle) of Columbus and Anna Hunter of Rhine.
Serving as pallbearers were Tom Boone, Wrighty Harrell, Tony Yancey, Waymon Jones, Rhett Walker, Sambo Boone and Terry Yancey. Sheryl Bearden and Scott McDuffie were the musicians for the funeral service.
Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman was in charge of arrangements.
Eugene Harry “Gene” Rogers, Jr.
Eugene Harry “Gene” Rogers, Jr., age 78, of Eastman, died Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Bryant Health Center in Cochran.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 13, 2017 in Cottondale Baptist Church, with Reverend Daniel Cook officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Mr. Rogers was born in Savannah and raised in Jessup before moving to Eastman to work in radio at WUFF for over 40 years, where he became manager and operator. He was an avid musician who enjoyed playing guitar and piano. Mr. Rogers was a loving husband, father and grandfather and a dedicated member of Cottondale Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Veatrice Carson Rogers and Eugene Harry Rogers, Sr.
Survivors include is wife, Cherry Coleman Rogers of Eastman; one daughter, Gena Rogers Wiggins (Jay) of Macon; two sons, Steve Rogers (Marlene) of Bonaire and Kerry Rogers of Eastman; six grandchildren, Bailey Rogers, Madison Wiggins, Macy Rogers, Dane Wiggins, Cade Rogers and Shane Rogers; one sister, Mary Ann Scarborough (Kenny) and one brother-in-law, Sandy Coleman (Martha Rae).
The family may be contacted at the Rogers residence, 37 Progress Street, Eastman, and will receive friends in Southerland Funeral Chapel from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 12, 2017.
Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman has charge of arrangements.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 13, 2017 in Cottondale Baptist Church, with Reverend Daniel Cook officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Mr. Rogers was born in Savannah and raised in Jessup before moving to Eastman to work in radio at WUFF for over 40 years, where he became manager and operator. He was an avid musician who enjoyed playing guitar and piano. Mr. Rogers was a loving husband, father and grandfather and a dedicated member of Cottondale Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Veatrice Carson Rogers and Eugene Harry Rogers, Sr.
Survivors include is wife, Cherry Coleman Rogers of Eastman; one daughter, Gena Rogers Wiggins (Jay) of Macon; two sons, Steve Rogers (Marlene) of Bonaire and Kerry Rogers of Eastman; six grandchildren, Bailey Rogers, Madison Wiggins, Macy Rogers, Dane Wiggins, Cade Rogers and Shane Rogers; one sister, Mary Ann Scarborough (Kenny) and one brother-in-law, Sandy Coleman (Martha Rae).
The family may be contacted at the Rogers residence, 37 Progress Street, Eastman, and will receive friends in Southerland Funeral Chapel from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 12, 2017.
Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman has charge of arrangements.
RICHARD KITTRELL GULLY
Richard Kittrell Gully, age 76, passed away on June 27, 2017.
Funeral services were held on Friday, June 30, 2017 at Wildwood Baptist Church in Acworth. Pastor Ric Cadle officiated. A short burial service was held on Saturday, July 1, 2017 in the Bay Springs Free Will Baptist Church sanctuary in Eastman.
A native of Meridian, Mississippi, Mr. Gully was a proud graduate of Mercer University in Macon. After a long and successful career, he enjoyed retirement to the fullest. He loved spending time with his wife of 41 years and his nine grandchildren. He truly had a servant’s heart, devoting much of his time to The Gideons International, ministering within the Cobb County prison system and teaching at Wildwood Baptist Church.
Mr. Gully is survived by his wife, Gail Gully of Woodstock; four sons, Richard Gully, Jr. of Greenville, South Caroline, Brandt (Cheryl Gully of Marietta, Todd (Tina) Lewis of Washington and David Lewis of Marietta; one daughter, Cheryl (Rob) McCrorey of Huntersville, North Carolina; nine grandchildren, Richard Gully III, Thomas Gully, Emma Gully, Carolyn McCrorey, Peyton Gully, Anna Gully, Samantha Gully, Camille Lewis and Will Lewis.
Memorial donations may be made in his honor to The Gideons International; P.O. Box 841; Marietta, Georgia 30061.
Darby Funeral Home of Canton was in charge of arrangements.
Funeral services were held on Friday, June 30, 2017 at Wildwood Baptist Church in Acworth. Pastor Ric Cadle officiated. A short burial service was held on Saturday, July 1, 2017 in the Bay Springs Free Will Baptist Church sanctuary in Eastman.
A native of Meridian, Mississippi, Mr. Gully was a proud graduate of Mercer University in Macon. After a long and successful career, he enjoyed retirement to the fullest. He loved spending time with his wife of 41 years and his nine grandchildren. He truly had a servant’s heart, devoting much of his time to The Gideons International, ministering within the Cobb County prison system and teaching at Wildwood Baptist Church.
Mr. Gully is survived by his wife, Gail Gully of Woodstock; four sons, Richard Gully, Jr. of Greenville, South Caroline, Brandt (Cheryl Gully of Marietta, Todd (Tina) Lewis of Washington and David Lewis of Marietta; one daughter, Cheryl (Rob) McCrorey of Huntersville, North Carolina; nine grandchildren, Richard Gully III, Thomas Gully, Emma Gully, Carolyn McCrorey, Peyton Gully, Anna Gully, Samantha Gully, Camille Lewis and Will Lewis.
Memorial donations may be made in his honor to The Gideons International; P.O. Box 841; Marietta, Georgia 30061.
Darby Funeral Home of Canton was in charge of arrangements.
WILLIAM ALTON “AL” MOON, JR.
William Alton “Al” Moon, Jr., age 72, died Sunday, June 25, 2017, at Haven Hospice, E.T. York Care Center in Gainesville, Florida.
A service, of ciated by J. Andrew McTyre, will be held on Friday, July 7, 2017, at 2:00 p.m., at E.T. York Haven Hospice Center in Gainesville, Florida, with a reception to follow at Haven Hospice.
Mr. Moon was born in Panama City, Florida. He grew up in Eastman, lived in Atlanta, Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale, Tallahassee and moved to Gainesville in 1998. He graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in accounting from Florida State University and was an accountant and an auditor before retiring from the Office of Audit and Compliance Review, University of Florida in 2011.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Alton “Bill” Moon, Sr. and Willie May “Billie” McTyre Moon.
Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Susan Jane McKinney Moon, “Susie” of Gainesville, Florida; three sons, William Alton “Bill” Moon, III and Jeffrey Edward Moon (Amanda) both of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and Paul McKinney Blair of Tallahassee, Florida; one sister: Kathryn Moon Giles (Verlyn) of Ponte Vedra, Florida and one granddaughter, Ophelia Renata Moon.
In lieu of owers, please remember Mr. Moon by making a donation to Gainesville Young Life, P.O. Box 14791, Gainesville, Florida 32604 or Haven Hospice in Gainesville, Florida.
Milam Funeral and Cremation Service in Gainesville, Florida was in charge of arrangements.
A service, of ciated by J. Andrew McTyre, will be held on Friday, July 7, 2017, at 2:00 p.m., at E.T. York Haven Hospice Center in Gainesville, Florida, with a reception to follow at Haven Hospice.
Mr. Moon was born in Panama City, Florida. He grew up in Eastman, lived in Atlanta, Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale, Tallahassee and moved to Gainesville in 1998. He graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in accounting from Florida State University and was an accountant and an auditor before retiring from the Office of Audit and Compliance Review, University of Florida in 2011.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Alton “Bill” Moon, Sr. and Willie May “Billie” McTyre Moon.
Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Susan Jane McKinney Moon, “Susie” of Gainesville, Florida; three sons, William Alton “Bill” Moon, III and Jeffrey Edward Moon (Amanda) both of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and Paul McKinney Blair of Tallahassee, Florida; one sister: Kathryn Moon Giles (Verlyn) of Ponte Vedra, Florida and one granddaughter, Ophelia Renata Moon.
In lieu of owers, please remember Mr. Moon by making a donation to Gainesville Young Life, P.O. Box 14791, Gainesville, Florida 32604 or Haven Hospice in Gainesville, Florida.
Milam Funeral and Cremation Service in Gainesville, Florida was in charge of arrangements.
FATHER MICHAEL HEFFERNAN SMITH
Father Michael Heffernan Smith, age 78, a priest of the Diocese of Savannah for 51 years, died at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, on Wednesday, June 21, 2017.
Father Smith’s body was welcomed into St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Statesboro, on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, where it lied in state until 7:00 p.m.
A vigil service, including the meditative praying of the Rosary, was held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, at St. Matthew’s Church.
A funeral mass was celebrated on Thursday, June 29, 2017, in St. Matthew’s Church, followed by a luncheon reception in the parish’s adjoining social hall.
Prayers of commendation and burial were held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 30, 2017, as all were invited to gather at the Priests’ Plot of the Catholic Cemetery in Savannah. This was followed by a luncheon for attending priests and family members at the Diocesan Pastoral Center in Savannah.
A native of Augusta, Father Smith was ordained by Bishop Thomas J. McDonough at St. Mary on the Hill Church in Augusta in 1966. He began his priestly service as an assistant pastor at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Savannah. During the period from 1968 to 1979 he served as director of the Department of Christian Formation and the director of Camp Villa Marie in Savannah.
Father Smith was pastor of St. Anthony Church in Savannah (now Resurrection of Our Lord) from 1979 to 1988, pastor of St. Matthew Church in Statesboro and St. Boniface Church in Springfield from 1988 to 1997 and pastor of Holy Redeemer Church in McRae and its mission, St. Mark Church in Eastman from 1997 to 2001.
He retired after serving as pastor of Immaculate Conception Church in Moultrie and St. John Vianney Mission in Camilla from 2001 to 2007. He has been living in retirement in Statesboro. Father Smith was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Anna Heffernan Smith and one brother, David Smith.
Survivors include one sister, Anne (Joseph) Melanson; one niece, Cathy (Joe) Perry; four nephews, Daniel (Brenda), Stephen (Nikki), Paul and Andrew; one sister-in-law, Gloria Smith; seven great nieces and nephews and his brother priests, especially Father Tom Nellis and members of the Jesus Caritas fraternity.
Memorials may be made to ICMC, an international Catholic organization, serving the needs of refugees and migrants, 14 Beacon Street, Suite 610, Boston, Massachusetts 02108; Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, where Father Smith nished his earthly journey or St. Matthew Catholic Church in Statesboro, where Father Smith was pastor for nine years and later ministered during retirement.
Hodges-Moore Funeral Home of Statesboro was in charge of arrangements.
Father Smith’s body was welcomed into St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Statesboro, on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, where it lied in state until 7:00 p.m.
A vigil service, including the meditative praying of the Rosary, was held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, at St. Matthew’s Church.
A funeral mass was celebrated on Thursday, June 29, 2017, in St. Matthew’s Church, followed by a luncheon reception in the parish’s adjoining social hall.
Prayers of commendation and burial were held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 30, 2017, as all were invited to gather at the Priests’ Plot of the Catholic Cemetery in Savannah. This was followed by a luncheon for attending priests and family members at the Diocesan Pastoral Center in Savannah.
A native of Augusta, Father Smith was ordained by Bishop Thomas J. McDonough at St. Mary on the Hill Church in Augusta in 1966. He began his priestly service as an assistant pastor at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Savannah. During the period from 1968 to 1979 he served as director of the Department of Christian Formation and the director of Camp Villa Marie in Savannah.
Father Smith was pastor of St. Anthony Church in Savannah (now Resurrection of Our Lord) from 1979 to 1988, pastor of St. Matthew Church in Statesboro and St. Boniface Church in Springfield from 1988 to 1997 and pastor of Holy Redeemer Church in McRae and its mission, St. Mark Church in Eastman from 1997 to 2001.
He retired after serving as pastor of Immaculate Conception Church in Moultrie and St. John Vianney Mission in Camilla from 2001 to 2007. He has been living in retirement in Statesboro. Father Smith was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Anna Heffernan Smith and one brother, David Smith.
Survivors include one sister, Anne (Joseph) Melanson; one niece, Cathy (Joe) Perry; four nephews, Daniel (Brenda), Stephen (Nikki), Paul and Andrew; one sister-in-law, Gloria Smith; seven great nieces and nephews and his brother priests, especially Father Tom Nellis and members of the Jesus Caritas fraternity.
Memorials may be made to ICMC, an international Catholic organization, serving the needs of refugees and migrants, 14 Beacon Street, Suite 610, Boston, Massachusetts 02108; Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, where Father Smith nished his earthly journey or St. Matthew Catholic Church in Statesboro, where Father Smith was pastor for nine years and later ministered during retirement.
Hodges-Moore Funeral Home of Statesboro was in charge of arrangements.
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