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.
Deaths
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.
Joan Rowland Warren
J&J Country Store, Owner-Operator
Funeral services for Joan Rowland Warren, age 59, of Chester, who died Saturday, May 20, 2017, at her residence, were held Monday, May 22, 2017, at 11:00 a.m., in the chapel of Mathis Funeral Home, with Reverend William Pope officiating. Burial was at Rowland Family Cemetery in Chester.
Mrs. Warren was born and Dodge County. She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Josephine Oxley Rowland and was preceded in death by her sister, Shirley Rowland Partain. She was owner and operator of J&J County Store and a member of Chester Church of God.
Survivors are her husband, Jackie D. Warren of Chester; her two children, Jessica (Christopher) Sanders of Chester and Samuel Warren of Soperton; her grandchildren; Eli and Jevan Francis, Henry and Harper Sanders; her sisters, Rhonda (Jerl) Rowland and Belinda Coody of Chester and her brothers, Tony (Sharon) Rowland of Cochran, Gary (Glenda) Rowland and Randy (Reda) Rowland of Chester.
Pallbearers were Kristopher Warren, John Warren, David Hawkins, Drew Hawkins, Hunter Hawkins, Eddie Luna and Jimmy Rhodes.
Mathis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Funeral services for Joan Rowland Warren, age 59, of Chester, who died Saturday, May 20, 2017, at her residence, were held Monday, May 22, 2017, at 11:00 a.m., in the chapel of Mathis Funeral Home, with Reverend William Pope officiating. Burial was at Rowland Family Cemetery in Chester.
Mrs. Warren was born and Dodge County. She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Josephine Oxley Rowland and was preceded in death by her sister, Shirley Rowland Partain. She was owner and operator of J&J County Store and a member of Chester Church of God.
Survivors are her husband, Jackie D. Warren of Chester; her two children, Jessica (Christopher) Sanders of Chester and Samuel Warren of Soperton; her grandchildren; Eli and Jevan Francis, Henry and Harper Sanders; her sisters, Rhonda (Jerl) Rowland and Belinda Coody of Chester and her brothers, Tony (Sharon) Rowland of Cochran, Gary (Glenda) Rowland and Randy (Reda) Rowland of Chester.
Pallbearers were Kristopher Warren, John Warren, David Hawkins, Drew Hawkins, Hunter Hawkins, Eddie Luna and Jimmy Rhodes.
Mathis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Michael Anthony Boone
Michael Anthony Boone, age 18, of Eastman, passed away on January 18, 2017.
Memorial services were held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 25, 2017, at Lakeside Assembly, with Reverend Tyler Kirkley officiating.
Mr. Boone was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico; a member of Sweet Home Baptist Church and a former student at Dodge County High School. He enjoyed hunting, spending time outdoors, cooking, listening to music and spending time with his girlfriend.
Survivors include his mother, Cindy Bass Boone of Eastman; father, Mark T. Boone (Louise) of Albuquerque, New Mexico; four sisters, Mandy Lowery, Allison Boone both of Eastman, Samantha Boone and Haley Boone both of Albuquerque, New Mexico; one brother, Tyler Boone of Eastman; his girlfriend, Harlie McCullough of Hawkinsville and six nieces and nephews, Alexa Bowen, Jonna Bowen, Bryce Bowen, Blakely Boone, Brett Bowen and K.J. Boone.
Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman was in charge of the arrangements.
Memorial services were held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 25, 2017, at Lakeside Assembly, with Reverend Tyler Kirkley officiating.
Mr. Boone was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico; a member of Sweet Home Baptist Church and a former student at Dodge County High School. He enjoyed hunting, spending time outdoors, cooking, listening to music and spending time with his girlfriend.
Survivors include his mother, Cindy Bass Boone of Eastman; father, Mark T. Boone (Louise) of Albuquerque, New Mexico; four sisters, Mandy Lowery, Allison Boone both of Eastman, Samantha Boone and Haley Boone both of Albuquerque, New Mexico; one brother, Tyler Boone of Eastman; his girlfriend, Harlie McCullough of Hawkinsville and six nieces and nephews, Alexa Bowen, Jonna Bowen, Bryce Bowen, Blakely Boone, Brett Bowen and K.J. Boone.
Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman was in charge of the arrangements.
Frances Harris Sanders
Frances Harris Sanders, age 79, of Cochran, was called home Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at her residence.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 26, 2017, at New Union Baptist Church Cemetery, with Reverend Tim Brown officiating.
Mrs. Sanders was a graduate of Eastman High School, a member of Ocmulgee Baptist Church and a retired machine operator for the Packaging Company. She was a homemaker who enjoyed quilting, working in her yard and garden and was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Sanders was the daughter of the late Avis Beck Harris and Toby Albert Harris, widow of Earl Franklin Sanders, Sr. and was preceded in death by a grandson, Nico Villafane and two brothers, Ira Harris and Max Harris.
Survivors include three daughters, Karen Logue (Billy) of Fort Valley, Amy Sanders of Warner Robins and Becky Sanders of Cochran; one son, Frank Sanders of Cochran; seven grandchildren, Eric Griffin, Matt Toler, Sean Toler, Amber Wamsley, Adam Sanders, Brian Sanders and Courtney Wood; 12 great-grandchildren and two sisters, Hilda Knight and Pam Baldino, both of Eastman.
Serving as pallbearers were Matt Toler, Sean Toler, Adam Sanders and Brian Sanders.
Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman was in charge of arrangements.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 26, 2017, at New Union Baptist Church Cemetery, with Reverend Tim Brown officiating.
Mrs. Sanders was a graduate of Eastman High School, a member of Ocmulgee Baptist Church and a retired machine operator for the Packaging Company. She was a homemaker who enjoyed quilting, working in her yard and garden and was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Sanders was the daughter of the late Avis Beck Harris and Toby Albert Harris, widow of Earl Franklin Sanders, Sr. and was preceded in death by a grandson, Nico Villafane and two brothers, Ira Harris and Max Harris.
Survivors include three daughters, Karen Logue (Billy) of Fort Valley, Amy Sanders of Warner Robins and Becky Sanders of Cochran; one son, Frank Sanders of Cochran; seven grandchildren, Eric Griffin, Matt Toler, Sean Toler, Amber Wamsley, Adam Sanders, Brian Sanders and Courtney Wood; 12 great-grandchildren and two sisters, Hilda Knight and Pam Baldino, both of Eastman.
Serving as pallbearers were Matt Toler, Sean Toler, Adam Sanders and Brian Sanders.
Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman was in charge of arrangements.
James Lesley “Pete” Dennis
James Lesley “Pete” Dennis, age 80, of Chauncey, died Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Serenity Place Hospice in Dublin.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, in Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Reverend Mike Grenade officiating, with interment in Ryals Cemetery.
Mr. Dennis was born in Chauncey, of the Baptist faith and a U.S. Air Force veteran. He was a salesman for his family’s business, B&N Oil Company, for over five years, and a former salesman for Bearden Oil Company, for over 25 years. He enjoyed fishing, playing checkers, and spending time with his family and grandchildren. He was son of the late Christine Beck Dennis and William Frank Dennis and was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Dennis Howell and two brothers, Paul Dennis and Lamar “Nap” Dennis.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Joann Massingill Dennis of Chauncey; two daughters, Terry Lynn Clark (Mike) of Chauncey and Tina Nobles (Mike) of Eastman; one son, Randy Dennis (Tara) of Chauncey; five grandchildren, April Clark Smith (Blake), Jessica Nobles, Kristen Nobles, Nathan Dennis and Brooke Dennis; two great-grandsons, Daylen Nobles and Clark Smith; one sister, Mary Jo Phillips (Dene) of Chauncey; one brother, Don Dennis (Kay) of Dublin and one brother-in-law, Randall Massingill (Barbara) of Eastman.
The family may be contacted at the Dennis residence, 2280 Highway 165, Chauncey, and will receive friends in Southerland Funeral Chapel from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. In lieu of flowers, Dennis requested that contributions be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tennessee, 38105.
Serving as honorary pallbearers are Kristen Nobles and Nathan Dennis. Active pallbearers are Mark Hart, Brett Grenade, Chuck Lowery, Vance Cook, Joey Dennis and Clint English. Patricia Williams is the pianist for the funeral service.
Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman has charge of arrangements.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, in Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Reverend Mike Grenade officiating, with interment in Ryals Cemetery.
Mr. Dennis was born in Chauncey, of the Baptist faith and a U.S. Air Force veteran. He was a salesman for his family’s business, B&N Oil Company, for over five years, and a former salesman for Bearden Oil Company, for over 25 years. He enjoyed fishing, playing checkers, and spending time with his family and grandchildren. He was son of the late Christine Beck Dennis and William Frank Dennis and was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Dennis Howell and two brothers, Paul Dennis and Lamar “Nap” Dennis.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Joann Massingill Dennis of Chauncey; two daughters, Terry Lynn Clark (Mike) of Chauncey and Tina Nobles (Mike) of Eastman; one son, Randy Dennis (Tara) of Chauncey; five grandchildren, April Clark Smith (Blake), Jessica Nobles, Kristen Nobles, Nathan Dennis and Brooke Dennis; two great-grandsons, Daylen Nobles and Clark Smith; one sister, Mary Jo Phillips (Dene) of Chauncey; one brother, Don Dennis (Kay) of Dublin and one brother-in-law, Randall Massingill (Barbara) of Eastman.
The family may be contacted at the Dennis residence, 2280 Highway 165, Chauncey, and will receive friends in Southerland Funeral Chapel from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. In lieu of flowers, Dennis requested that contributions be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tennessee, 38105.
Serving as honorary pallbearers are Kristen Nobles and Nathan Dennis. Active pallbearers are Mark Hart, Brett Grenade, Chuck Lowery, Vance Cook, Joey Dennis and Clint English. Patricia Williams is the pianist for the funeral service.
Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman has charge of arrangements.
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