Betty Laverne Johnston, 84, of Stockbridge, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, February 2, 2025. She was born in Eastman, GA, to the late Lucia and Edna Knight. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husbands, Ernest Sargent and Dennis J. Johnston; and multiple siblings.
Betty was a woman of deep faith and a devoted member of Community Church of Praise. She found joy in flower and vegetable gardening, sports cars, and visiting Chick-Fil-A. She loved listening to gospel music and taking trips to the mountains. Above all, she was a proud and dedicated wife, mother, Nanny, sister, aunt, and friend to many.
MR. ANTHONY DON “TONY” BEDSOLE, age 53, died Sunday, February 2, 2025, in Pearson, GA in Atkinson County.
A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, February 6, 2025, in Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Donnie Swanson officiating.
MR. GEORGE W. “BILL” LIGGIN, JR. age 84, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Dublinair Nursing Home in Dublin, GA.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Dr. Jerry Peele officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
MRS. BRENDA ELAINE BURCH BRYANT, age 76, of Eastman, GA, died Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Savannah Memorial Hospital.
Memorial services will be held at 3:00PM Sunday, January 26, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Lewis Miller and Rev. Chris Dotson officiating.
DUSTIN HEATH PRUETT, SR., age 45, of Eastman, Georgia, left his earthly body surrounded by family on January 18, 2025, at Memorial Health University Hospital in Savannah.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 23, at 3:00PM, in Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Brian Bennett officiating, with interment in Orphans Cemetery.
MR. DALE W. WHITLEY, age 73, of Milledgeville, GA, died Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Atrium Health in Baldwin County.
A celebration of life ceremony will be held at a later date.
MRS. SALLIE RENEE SHEFFIELD JOHNSON, age 54, of Eastman, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at her residence.
A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, January 25, at the family residence, 2030 Reedy Branch Rd., Eastman, GA.
MRS. ROSALIND MARIE LINDSEY HESS DIXON, age 76, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Dodge County Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Monday, January 20, 2025, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Trey Benton officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
MR. JULIAN LAMAR DUPREE, age 77, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, January 10, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Monday, January 13, at Cottondale Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. James Dupree officiating.
MR. ROY F. “KILLER” DAVIS, age 69, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, January 10, 2025, at Dodge County Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM Sunday, January 12, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Myron Parkerson and Rev. Ricky Gilmore officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Locally owned and operated, Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home, has been "A Tradition of Trust" to Eastman, Dodge County and Middle Georgia for over 65 years.