Gene Francois

August 7, 1949 - August 23, 2024

MR. GENE HAROLD FRANCOIS, age 75, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, August 23, 2024, at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin, GA.

No services are scheduled at this time. He will be laid to rest next to his Wife, Nellie Burnam Francois at Vilula Baptist Church Cemetery.

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Debbie Chapman

1961 - August 18, 2024

MRS. DEBORAH LYNN “DEBBIE” DUKES CHAPMAN, age 63, of Eastman, GA, died Sunday, August 18, 2024, at Dodge County Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Friday, August 23, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Dr. Jerry Peele and Rev. Todd Crosby officiating, with interment in Milan City Cemetery.

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Kenneth C. Jones

January 26, 1941 - August 18, 2024

MR. KENNETH CLARK JONES, AGE 83, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, August 18, 2024, after an extended illness.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM, Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Antioch #2 Baptist Church Cemetery in Milan, GA, with Dr. Jerry Peele and Rev. Todd Crosby officiating.

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Peggy Burke

1950 - August 16, 2024

MRS. PEGGY WIDENER BURKE, age 74, of Cordele, GA, died Friday, August 16, 2024, at Atrium Health Navicent Peach in Byron, GA.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, August 21, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Michael Widener and Paster Ricky Anderson officiating, with interment in Parkerson Baptist Church Cemetery.

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James Edward Geeter

January 28, 1971 — August 11, 2024

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

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Richard M. Jones

1948 - August 10, 2024

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.

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Randy Williams

1955 - August 4, 2024

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.

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Bessie Smith

1934 - July 26, 2024

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.

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Jennie Braswell

1937 - July 26, 2024

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.

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Susan Evans

1968 - July 24, 2024

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.

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