It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Edward Geeter, fondly known as “The Geet”, who departed from this world on August 11, 2024, at the age of 53 in St. Mary’s Hospital. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories that will forever be held close to the hearts of his family and friends.
James was born in Madison, Georgia. He was a 1990 graduate of Clarke County High School and received a Bachelor of Science: Mathematics Education from The University of Georgia in 1993. James began working while still in high school at Winn-Dixie. He worked as a security guard at Georgia Square Mall while attending The University of Georgia. In 1999, James went to work for Athens-Clarke County Public Utilities as a Meter Reader until 2003, when he transferred to the Water Reclamation Department
MR. RICHARD MATTHEW JONES, age 75, of Eastman, GA, went to live with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after passing on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Orphans Cemetery in Eastman, GA, with Dr. Jerry Peele and Mr. Jim Williams officiating.
RANDY DAVID WILLIAMS, age 68, of Eastman, GA, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at Atrium Navicent Health surrounded by his beloved family.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, August 8, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Lewis Miller, Rev. Larry Mullis, and Rev. Mike Grenade officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
MRS. BESSIE NELL BRYAN SMITH, age 89, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, July 26, 2024, at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, August 4, at Bay Springs Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Emory Howell officiating.
MRS. JENNIE LYNN DUNN BRASWELL, age 86, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, July 26, 2024, at Dodge County Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Monday, July 29, at Gresston Baptist Church, with Dr. Donnie Sutton and Rev. Chuck Beaver officiating, with interment in Gresston Baptist Church Cemetery.
MRS. SUSAN WARD EVANS, age 56, of Eastman, GA, died Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, July 27, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Arnold Rye officiating, with interment in Cottondale Cemetery.
MR. EDWARD THOMAS HEALY, JR., age 72, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, July 20, 2024.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, July 23, at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Rev. Karen Cheek officiating.
MR. JAMES WILLIAM “JIM” BLOODWORTH, age 88, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, July 19, 2024, at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, GA.
A celebration of life service will be held at 9:00AM Monday, July 22, at St. Mark Catholic Church, with Father John Stephen Ariko officiating.
MRS. JUDY DIANNE MILLER TYNDALL, age 74, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, GA.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, July 20, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Lewis Miller officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
MR. JOHN WILL ROBERSON, age 79, of Dawsonville, GA, formerly of Fitzgerald , GA, died Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, GA.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM, Wednesday, July 17, at Sand Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Mark Sweat officiating.
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.