MR. WILBUR DONALD BURCH, age 86, of Eastman, GA, died peacefully Monday, December 11, 2023, at Dodge County Hospital surrounded by his dedicated and loving family.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, December 14, at Vilula Baptist Church, with Rev. Roy Williams, Mr. Gary Ryals, and Rev. Tim Brown officiating, with interment in Vilula Baptist Church Cemetery.
MRS. BETTY JO MANLEY STONECYPHER, age 93, of Cadwell, GA, died Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Pruitt Healthcare in Marietta, GA.
A celebration of life service will be held at 3:00PM Sunday, December 10, at Sure Foundation, in Eastman, GA, with Pastor Ron Whittington and Pastor Tyler Kirkley officiating.
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.
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.