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J.W. Dennis

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Wednesday, May 17. 2017

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John William “J.W.” Dennis, age 85, of Eastman, died Sunday, May 14, 2017 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Greg Cook and Stephen Grantham officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Dennis was born in Cochran, a dedicated member and former song leader of Ocmulgee Baptist Church, a former machine operator at Standard Candy Company for over 16 years and a retired head mechanic at Opelika Manufacturing Inc. for over 30 years. He was the son of the late Essie Raffield Dennis and Charlie B. Dennis, and was preceded in death by a son, Larry Dennis, a grandson, Chris Coursey and four sisters, Maude Kilcriss, Bertha Wynn, Pauline Dennis and Essie Mae Wynn.
Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Ruby Peacock Dennis of Eastman; two daughters, Carol Ledbetter (Donny) of Douglasville and Kathy Purvis (Jeff) of Eastman; one son, David Coursey (Cathy) of Eastman; three grandchildren, Joah Purvis, Nick Ricks (Brittany) and Sarah Pham (Hien); two great-grandsons, Kaleb Collins and Jackson Pham; three brothers-in-law, Harvard Peacock (Peggy) of Georgetown, FL, Radford Peacock (Sue) of Warner Robins and Caulion Peacock (Brenda) of Dublin.
The family will receive friends in Southerland Funeral Chapel from 1:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 17, 2017.
Serving as pallbearers are Wallace Mullis, Michael Peacock, Benjie Peacock, John Peacock, Don Foster and Joah Purvis
Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman has charge of arrangements.

Gracie Lee West

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Wednesday, May 17. 2017

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Gracie Lee West, 95, of Eastman, died on May 11, 2017, after an extended illness.
A celebration of life service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 19, 2007, at the St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church in Eastman. Reverend Arthur Gordon, reverend Milton Hughes and pastor Victor Cooper will be officiating.
On Friday, May 19, 2017, the family will be receiving callers at the residence of her niece, Marlyn Barnes at 215 Edna Moore Road, Eastman, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Connie Hilburn will be the hostess for the memorial roast on Friday. Flowers will be accepted at the residence or at St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church.
West lived in Dodge County for 13 years, after moving from Pompano Beach, Florida. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Louvnia Hill Basley. West was a member of St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church in Eastman. She was a Hostess in the culinary department of Hopewell Baptist Church and a volunteer in Pompano Baptist Church.
West was preceded in death by one daughter, Ruby Moore; one grandson, Michael Maxwell and one brother, William Basley.
West is survived by one niece and caregiver, Marlyn Barnes, of Eastman, a host of grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren
Brantley Funeral Home of Wrightsville is in charge of the arrangements.

Ronnie Lee Oxley

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Thursday, May 11. 2017

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Ronnie Lee Oxley, age 60, of Eastman, died Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.

A memorial visitation was held at 5:00 p.m., Saturday May 6, 2017, at Liberty Baptist Church Social Hall. Reverend Tony Howell officiated.
Oxley was born in Eastman, of the Holiness Faith, a former carpenter and a retired painter. He enjoyed country music, fishing and was an excellent handyman.

Oxley was son of the late Betty Virginia Dunlap Oxley and Arthur Lee Oxley. His brother, Marty Oxley and a nephew, David Floyd preceded him in death.

Survivors include his daughter, Stacy Oxley (Julius Hendrix, Jr.) of Eastman; son, Matt Oxley (Monica) of Eastman; one granddaughter, Rebecca Vincent of Eastman; two sisters, Karen Beasley (Alvin) and Bettie Jo Wright (Ronnie) both of Eastman; one niece, Gina Wright of Eastman; three nephews, Kevin Beasley, Phillip Beasley and Gabriel Oxley, all of Eastman.

Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman was in charge of arrangements.

Edgar Gene Giddens

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Thursday, May 11. 2017

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Edgar Gene Giddens, Sr., age 84, of Eastman, died Saturday May 6, 2017 at his residence.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at Southerland Funeral Chapel. Rev. Arnold Rye officiated, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Mr. Giddens was a lifelong resident of Dodge County, a member of the Eastman First United Methodist Church, a Korean War Veteran of the U.S. Navy and owner and operator of Dodge Pecan Company for over 20 years. He worked as a salesman at various jobs for many years. Mr. Giddens was son of the late Evie Tripp Giddens and Felton Giddens. His daughter Lauren G. Williams and two brothers, James Giddens and Morris Giddens preceded him in death.

Survivors include three daughters, Victoria Hardeman (Jack) of Eastman, Gina Green (Frank) of Macon and Jamie Rogers (Mike) of Dexter; son, Buddy Giddens (Robin) of Warner Robins; son-in-Law, Steve Williams of Eastman; 11 grandchildren, Stephen Williams, Michael McCormick, Chris McCormick (Kristen), Zack Rogers, Spencer Rogers, Brianna Rogers, Shannon Rogers, Lewis Giddens (Barbara), Austin Giddens, Brittany Giddens (Daniel) and Heather Askew (Taylor); three great-grandchildren, Jackson McCormick, Walker Rogers and Kaden Hortman; one brother, Terry Giddens (Sue) of Warner Robins and sister in law, Mary Giddens of Hawkinsville.

Serving, as pallbearers were Dennis Giddens, Scott White, Jim Tripp, Jimmy Tripp, Lawton Douglas and Bradley Huckabee.
Patricia Williams was the pianist for the funeral service.

Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman was in charge of arrangements.