MRS. TAMMY KNIGHT SHEFFIELD, age 52, of Eastman, GA, died Thursday, November 23, 2023, at Dodge County Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM Sunday, November 26, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Ron Whittington and Rev. Matt Rutland officiating, with interment in Plainfield Baptist Cemetery.
Mr. Bealer Frank Parkerson Jr., 79, of Baxley, GA, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. The echoes of his life’s melody linger in the hearts of those he touched with his unwavering kindness, his gentle strength, and his passionate care for the voiceless creatures he dedicated his life to healing.
Born in Parkerson Hospital in McRae, GA, Frank’s early years in Chauncey were filled with the simplicity of rural life and the love of a family reunited post-World War II. His intellectual journey took him from the halls of Dodge County High School to the prestigious corridors of the University of Georgia College of Veterinarian Medicine, a testament to his lifelong commitment to education and his calling to veterinary medicine.
MR. WILLIE ARTHUR “W.A.” HILLIARD, age 83, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Eastman Healthcare and Rehab.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, November 21, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Bill Jones and Rev. Chuck Taylor officiating.
MR. ROBERT CLARK STRICKLAND, age 57, of Rhine, GA, died Sunday, November 19, 2023.
A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, November 22, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Mr. Gary Ryals officiating, and he will be interred at Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery.
MR. THURMAN CECIL ROSS, JR., age 86, of Eastman, GA, died Thursday, November 16, 2023, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM Saturday, November 18, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Kevin Morrison officiating, with interment in Harrell Cemetery in the Midway Community of Pulaski County.
MR. TONY EDWARD REGISTER, age 74, of Tifton, GA, died Thursday, November 16, 2023, at his residence in Tifton, GA.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30PM Monday, November 20, at Southerland Funeral Chapel in Eastman, GA, with Mr. Tommy Bargeron officiating, with interment in Pine Level Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery in Chester, GA.
Joyce Jeanette Brooks Whatley, age 84, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, formerly of Eastman, GA, passed away October 23, 2023. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, who loved all of her children and grandchildren dearly.
A celebration of Joyce’s life will be held at 2:00PM Friday, November 10, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. D’Wayne Burney officiating.
MRS. ADEL JACKSON LEE STANLEY, age 87, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM Saturday, November 4, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Jack Lee and Rev. Clay Layfield officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
MR. TIMOTHY BRIAN DOOLEY, age 50, of Milan, GA, died Sunday, October 29, 2023, at Atrium Health Navicent in Macon, GA.
A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.
MRS. DONNA MARY WRIGHT BLANTON, age 57, of East Dublin, GA, died Wednesday , October 25, 2023, at her residence.
A celebration of life service will be held 3:00PM, Saturday, November 4, 2023, at The River at Eastman with Rev. Gerald Conley 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.