MR. JAMES MARVIN REDDING, age 82, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Atrium Health Navicent in Macon, GA.
A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.
MR. SEABORN JACKSON “S.J.” ATTAWAY, age 78, of Eastman, GA, died Sunday, December 3, 2023, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM Wednesday, December 6, at Rock Branch Baptist Church, with Mr. Bobby Joe Ryals officiating, with interment at Rock Branch Baptist Church Cemetery.
MS. TERRI ELAINE COOPER, age 57, of Milan, GA, died Saturday, December 2, 2023, at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, December 5, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Jason Williams and Pastor John Cadwell officiating, with interment in El Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, in Chauncey, GA.
MR. TIMOTHY SCOTT HOTALING, age 65, of Chauncey, GA, died Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at his residence.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
MR. JIMMY LEE BASS, age 61, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at his residence.
A celebration of life service will be held at 3:30PM Thursday, January 4, at Lakeside Church, with Pastor Tyler Kirkley officiating.
MR. CARL RICHARD KOOP, age 76, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Taylor Regional Hospital.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00AM Friday, December 1, at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Rev. Mike Grenade officiating.
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.
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.