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MRS. DORIS ELIZABETH BUSSELL BARTON WILLIS, age 83, of Chauncey, GA, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Dodge ...
11/10/2025

MRS. DORIS ELIZABETH BUSSELL BARTON WILLIS, age 83, of Chauncey, GA, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Dodge County Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, November 12, in Southerland Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jim Fennell officiating, with interment in Zion Hope Baptist Church Cemetery in Chauncey, GA.

Doris was born in McRae, GA on June 25, 1942, to the late Josie Buchannon Bussell and Robert L. Bussell. She was a lifelong resident of Chauncey, a member of Zion Hope Baptist Church, and attended Chauncey High School. She was a dietitian for over 20 years for Chauncey Elementary School and worked for a few years for Eastman YDC. Doris was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who was affectionately called “Granny” and “GiGi” by her grandchildren. She enjoyed watching Gunsmoke on TV, working on jigsaw puzzles, cooking for her family, and going on camping trips with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Russell Nickey Barton, former husband, Bobby L. Willis, son-in-law, Wendell Mullis, and Brother, Franklin D. Bussell.

She is survived by her Daughter – Nancy Mullis of Chauncey; Son – Michael “Mike” Barton of Byron; Grandchildren – Amanda Tripp Harding, Robert Tripp (Cindy Mullis), Tyler Mullis (Lindsey), Shelly Barton Freeland (Ashly), Craig Barton (Marissa), and Ethan Loewnau (Avery); Great-Grandchildren – Maggie Harding (Michel), Michael Tripp, Emily Tripp, Hunter Tripp, Sawyer Tripp, Brianna Rogers, Jadeline Rogers, and Mackenzie Freeland; Sisters-in-law – Mizzelle Graham Bussell and Jackie Barton, both of Eastman; Several nieces and nephews, including a special nephew, Mitchell Bussell (Robin) of Eastman.

The family may be contacted at the residence of Nancy Mullis, 5100 Hwy. 341, Chauncey, GA, and will receive friends in Southerland Funeral Chapel from 10:00-11:00AM Wednesday, November 12. www.stokes-southerland.com

MR. TOMMY L. GILLIS, 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Northside Hospital, in Canton, GA.A gra...
11/05/2025

MR. TOMMY L. GILLIS, 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Northside Hospital, in Canton, GA.

A graveside service will be held at 12:00PM Saturday, November 8, at Vilula Baptist Church Cemetery, with Dr. Donnie Sutton officiating.

Tommy was born in McRae, GA on May 23, 1953. He graduated from Pulaski County High School in 1971 and was a member of Canton First United Methodist Church. Tommy was always a hard-working, ambitious young man with great plans for the future. That future changed when he suffered severe physical trauma as well as a severe traumatic brain injury at 18 years old. With his pure grit and two determined parents, he managed to overcome many of the challenges he faced as a result of these injuries and lived a good life full of gratitude for what he did have instead of sorrow for what he no longer had. Tommy faced his challenges with a quick wit, sly humor, thankfulness, and an appetite for life. His greatest joys were being with family, meeting new people, and just about anything to eat (especially steak!).

He is survived by his mother, Virginia Gillis, his aunts Nadine Yawn and Martha Scales, his uncle Windell Gillis (Lawanda), first cousins Farris (Stacy) Yawn, Allen (Jennifer) Scales, Debra Priest, Brian Gillis, Bret Gillis (Jenna), and Brannon Gillis (Amelia). He was preceded in death by his father, Leroy Gillis, and his maternal grandparents Thomas and Trellie Mae Allen and his paternal grandparents Edgar and Estelle Gillis.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Vilula Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, % Ann McCranie, 2662 Chauncey Rhine Hwy, Eastman, GA 31023. www.stokes-southerland.com

MR. TRACY LEWIS COLEMAN, age 54, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, November 1, 2025, at his residence. The family will rece...
11/02/2025

MR. TRACY LEWIS COLEMAN, age 54, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, November 1, 2025, at his residence.

The family will receive family and friends in Eastman First Methodist Church from 1:30PM-3:00PM Tuesday, November 4. Funeral Services will be held in Eastman First Methodist Church at 3:00PM on Tuesday, November 4, with Rev. Rick Hamilton officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Tracy was born in Dublin, GA on August 8, 1971, and was a member of Eastman First Methodist Church. He was a 1989 graduate of Dodge County High School, where he lettered in baseball, and received his associate’s degree from Middle Georgia College in 1992. He earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Georgia in 1994, and later attended Mercer University School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctorate in 1997. He was a member of the Georgia Beta chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon at the University of Georgia, the State Bar of Georgia, and the Idle Hour Country Club. He obtained his Securities License and was an Insurance Agent for many years, spending time working alongside his father in their businesses in Eastman and Atlanta. Tracy also worked on the Roy Barnes’ 1998 gubernatorial campaign. He was a father of two wonderful daughters, Josie and Olivia, and made his home in Macon, GA for many years before moving back to Eastman in recent years. Tracy enjoyed being around political venues, lobbying, interacting with people in his earlier years, and loved sports, especially baseball and football. In more recent times he spent time with his parents at their home in Eastman. He was a husband, father, son, uncle, nephew, cousin and a friend to many. Tracy is preceded in death by his Paternal Grandparents, Mary Ruth and Lewis Coleman and his Maternal Grandparents, Audrey and Ellis Cofield.

He is survived by his Wife – Caroline Horne Coleman of Macon; His Parents – Terry L. Coleman and Carol Cofield Coleman, both of Eastman; 2 Daughters – Josephine Alexandria Coleman and Olivia Jones Coleman, Both of Macon; Brother – Brett Coleman of Eastman; Nephew – Liam Coleman of Eastman; 3 Step-Daughters – Libba Fleming, Mary Margaret Fleming, and Isabelle Fleming, all of Macon; Father and Mother-in-law – Wendell and Lisa Horne of Macon; Aunts and Uncles – Ginny Neal (Cody) of Moultrie, Randy Coleman of Americus, Joann Cravey, Diana Glass (Albert), Ellis Cofield, Jimmy Cofield, and Louann Coleman, all of Eastman; Numerous cousins and friends.

The family may be contacted at the residence of Terry and Carol Coleman, 912 5th Ave., Eastman, GA. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested contributions to Eastman First Methodist Church, P.O. Box 129, Eastman, GA 31023. www.stokes-southerland.com

MR. WILLIAM MARVIN GIDDENS, age 101, of Eastman, GA, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at his residence.Funeral...
11/02/2025

MR. WILLIAM MARVIN GIDDENS, age 101, of Eastman, GA, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, November 6, in Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Jack Lee officiating, with interment in Middle Ground Church Cemetery in Chester.

Mr. Giddens was born in Plainfield, GA on August 5, 1924, to the late Clara Mae Fordham Giddens and William Thomas Giddens. He grew up in Plainfield with his ten siblings. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII, and returned to Dodge County after serving his country. He attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton for two years before earning is degree in Education from the University of Georgia. He married the love of his life, Liz, on August 11, 1950, and worked for over 30 years as an Ag and Shop teacher for Chauncey High School and Dodge County High School. He also was co-owner of Tri County Peanut Company for many years. Mr. Giddens was a hard-working man. He was a patient man, loved his family dearly, and enjoyed watching his Atlanta Braves and Georgia Bulldogs, farming, hunting, fishing, being on the Ocmulgee River, working in his garden, and spending time with his many siblings and family. He was a member of Eastman First Baptist Church. Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, and Siblings, Thomas Blanton Giddens, Donald Giddens, Delamar Giddens, Doris Burdette, Jonnie Stripling, Melba Coker, Myrtle Tyson, Janelle Dominy, and Gladys Cloud.

He is survived by his Wife of 75 years – Elizabeth “Liz” Davis Giddens of Eastman; Daughters – Ginger Hightower (Jim) and Ashley Newman (Robbie), both of Eastman; Grandchildren – Seth Newman (Sara Bolden), Hannah Newman (Patrick Crossland), and Nathan Newman; Great-Grandchildren – Grant Newman, Lee Newman, Madison Crossland, and Theo Newman; Sister – Clarice Sheehan of Macon; Numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends in Southerland Funeral Chapel from 1:00PM-2:00PM Thursday, November 6 and may be contacted at the Giddens residence, 1135 Brookwood Drive, Eastman. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested contributions to be made to Middle Ground Church Cemetery Fund, Faithful Hearts Animal Shelter, or the charity of the donor’s choice. www.stokes-southerland.com

MRS. RUTH LEE KIESSLING CARTER, age 83, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at her residence in Bonaire. A Celebra...
11/02/2025

MRS. RUTH LEE KIESSLING CARTER, age 83, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at her residence in Bonaire.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, November 8, 2025, at First Baptist Church of Warner Robins, with Rev. Casey Matthews officiating. She will be interred in Gresston Baptist Church Cemetery.

Ruth was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 3, 1942, to the late Lena Marie “Lee” Steyding Kiessling and Clarence J. Kiessling. She graduated High School in Cincinnati before attending the University of Cincinnati where she received her Batchelor’s Degree in Education graduating in 1964. After college she moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado where she taught 4th grade in the Colorado Springs Elementary School System and married her husband Charles on June 24, 1972. They began their family and in 1975 were blessed with the birth of their daughter, Tiffany. She enjoyed riding horses and show jumping in her early years. Ruth also loved cooking for her family, and her hobby time was spent on many mediums of artwork. She was a dedicated wife of 52 years and a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt who was affectionately known to her grandsons as “Nana” and “Nanny”. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Thomas Charles Carter.

She is survived by her Daughter – Tiffany Faulk (Daniel) of Cochran; 3 Grandsons – Kyle Haney of Macon, Daniel Faulk, Jr. and Nathan Faulk, both of Cochran; Brother – Roy Kiessling (Pam) of Portland, OR; Several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends in First Baptist Church of Warner Robins, 1135 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins, GA from 1:00PM until 2:00PM, one hour before the service on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The family requests memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org/donate
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PATSY E. THOMPSON, age 83, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, October 31, 2025, at her residence. Funeral services will be hel...
11/01/2025

PATSY E. THOMPSON, age 83, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, October 31, 2025, at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Monday, November 3, 2025, in Southerland Funeral Chapel with Mr. Heath O’Barr officiating, with interment in Harrell Cemetery in the Midway Community.

Patsy was born July 22, 1942, in Hawkinsville, GA, and was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and attended the Kingdom Hall in Eastman. She grew up in the Midway Community of Pulaski County and attended Midway School and was a 1960 graduate of Hawkinsville High School. During the early 1960s she worked as a secretary at McCranie Tractor Company before raising her three children as a homemaker. Later she worked for Pulaski County for 20 years before retiring in 2018. Patsy was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and cousin. She loved gardening and tending her flowers. She also enjoyed reading, cooking for family and friends, and especially spending time with her family. She was always thinking of others before taking care of herself. Patsy was the daughter of the late Mildred Vaughn Thompson and Virgil Wilson Thompson. She is preceded in death by the father of their children, Roger M. Thompson.

She is survived by her Daughter – Mona Thompson of Hawkinsville; 2 Sons – Dale Thompson (Kim) and Daniel Thompson (Betty Jean), both of Eastman; 4 Grandchildren – Dalen Thompson of Jacksonville, FL, Linzy Bowen (Bradley Jones) of Eastman, Ryan Bowen of Pennsylvania, and Caiden Knight of Eastman; 3 Sisters – Polly Sheffield (Larry) of Hawkinsville, Peggy Evans of Eastman, and Susan Deal (Ronnie) of Valdosta; 1 Brother – Greg Thompson (Patricia) of Eastman; Many Nieces and Nephews and Numerous Cousins; Her Caregivers – Jackie Powell, Angela Flowers, and Lillie Dupree.

The family will receive friends in Southerland Funeral Chapel from 1:00PM-2:00PM, Monday, November 3, 2025, and may be contacted at the Thompson residence, 298 Golf Course Rd., Eastman, GA 31023.
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MRS. CLAUDINE ROGERS JONES HADDOCK, age 91, of Eastman, GA, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at her residence. ...
10/28/2025

MRS. CLAUDINE ROGERS JONES HADDOCK, age 91, of Eastman, GA, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at her residence.

The family will receive family and friends in Southerland Funeral Chapel from 1:00PM-2:00PM Friday, October 31. A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00PM Friday, October 31, in Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. James Dupree and Rev. Roger Holley officiating. She will be interred at Orphans Cemetery.

Claudine was born in Eastman, GA on October 24, 1934, to the late Myrtice Jones Rogers and J.O. Rogers. She was a graduate of Dodge County High School and worked several jobs over the years, including owner and operator of Curl Up & Dye Beauty Shop and later as owner and operator, alongside her husband, Carl, of the Stuckey’s and Wayfair Store in Ocala, FL for many years. She and Carl were blessed with two children, Daryl and Sheryl, and moved back to Eastman to be closer to family. After Carl passed in the early 1990s, Claudine went to work for ABB Systems, Inc. and later on as a substitute teacher for the Dodge County Board of Education. She served as a board member for the Development Authority for several years. She met her husband, Lee, and they enjoyed many happy years together and were members of Sugar Creek Congregational Methodist Church in Chauncey. Claudine was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed cooking, music, computers, games, and puzzles, and was affectionately known as “Claudi” to her husband, Lee. She was preceded in death by her parents, Husband, Carl J. Jones, Son, Daryl J. Jones, Granddaughter, Kylea Paige Mercer, Sister, Avoline Rogers Smith, and Brother, J.W. Rogers.

She is survived by her Husband – Arthur Lee Haddock of Eastman; Daughter – Sheryl J. Hemrick (Thomas) of Newnan; Grandchildren – Dana Gregory (Chris) of Franklin, GA, Erin Chambers (Chuck) of LaGrange, and Keri Arnett (Alex) of Decatur; 9 Great-Grandchildren and 5 Great-Great-Grandchildren; Sister – Brenda Lowery of Soperton; Numerous Nieces and Nephews.

The family may be contacted at the Haddock residence, 735 Congo Lane, Apt. 603, Eastman, GA. In addition to flowers, the family requests contributions to Sugar Creek Congregational Methodist Church. www.stokes-southerland.com

MR. JESSIE LEE “JET” BROWN, age 73, of Rhine, GA, passed away on September 13, 2025, at his residence. A celebration of ...
10/24/2025

MR. JESSIE LEE “JET” BROWN, age 73, of Rhine, GA, passed away on September 13, 2025, at his residence.

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

Jet was born in Avon Park, FL on April 19, 1952, to the late Ella Mae Smith Brown and Bill Brown. He was of the Christian Faith and worked for many years at Hercules, Inc. in Glynn County, GA before working for the Telfair County Road Department for several years. He later worked for John Paul Horton and Horton Farms for a few years. Jet enjoyed riding motorcycles, planting his vegetable garden every year, and loved riding horses, fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family, especially his wife, “Bug”. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wife, Hazel “Bug” Brown, Step-Son, Tim Berry, Sister, Patsy Horton, Brother, Gene Brown, and Step-Sister, Joanna Brown.

Jet is survived by his Sister-in-law – Patricia Hilliard; Nieces and Nephews – Christy Lanier (Aaron), Sissy Warner, Jesse Lee Horton, David Horton (Michelle), Wendy Brown, and Buck Brown (Susan); Many Great-Nieces and Nephews, and Numerous Friends. www.stokes-southerland.com

MRS. HATTIE HILDA COOK HARRIS, age 87, of Chauncey, GA, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at her residence. The...
10/23/2025

MRS. HATTIE HILDA COOK HARRIS, age 87, of Chauncey, GA, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at her residence.

The family will receive family and friends in Southerland Funeral Chapel from 2:00PM-3:00PM Sunday, October 26. Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM Sunday, October 26, in Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Daniel Cook officiating, with interment in Chauncey City Cemetery.

Hattie was born in Dodge County, GA on March 1, 1938, to the late Celesta Rogers Cook and Robert L. Cook. She attended Eastman High School, and later moved to Jacksonville, FL, where she worked as a clerk for Lerner Shops for many years and was a member of Church of Christ for many years. She met the love of her life, Charles, while living in Jacksonville and they enjoyed over 40 years together until his passing in 2003. She and Charles moved back to Dodge County in 1991 to be closer to her brothers and sisters and they made their home in Chauncey, GA. She worked as a door greeter for Wal-Mart, Inc. for over 28 years, and retired in 2022 at the age of 84. She enjoyed her time working for Wal-Mart and all the opportunities she had to interact with people and talk to over the years. She was someone who believed in hard work, was a dedicated wife, and a loving mother and grandmother who prided herself on taking care of her family. Hattie was preceded in death by her Husband, Charles Harris, Sisters, Lila Garvine, Lois Whittington, Helen Woodard, and Mildred Paul, and Brothers, Robert L. Cook, Jr., Ray Cook, Charles Cook, James Cook, Leslie Cook, and Claude Cook.

She is survived by her Daughter – Hilda Diane Dillon (Gene) of Jacksonville, FL; Sons – Richard Harris of Ludowici, Edward Harris of Chauncey, and Charles Harris, Jr. (Lisa) of Brunswick; 11 Grandchildren – Tanya Kennedy (Andy), Derek Dillon (Mindy), Lesley Seiber, Christina Garrett, Richard T. Harris, Jr., Christina Holloman (Daniel), William Barnhill, Tyler Harris, Carolyn Boyer, James Harris, and Drew Harris; 19 Great-Grandchildren; Sister – Ruth Revier of Eastman; Brother – Daniel Cook (Connie) of Eastman; Numerous nieces and nephews.

The family may be contacted at the Harris residence, 101 Durham Street, Chauncey, GA 31011. www.stokes-southerland.com

MRS. LISA JUSTICE JOHNSON, age 60, of Eastman, GA, died on Friday, October 17, 2025, at the City of Hope Cancer Center i...
10/19/2025

MRS. LISA JUSTICE JOHNSON, age 60, of Eastman, GA, died on Friday, October 17, 2025, at the City of Hope Cancer Center in Newnan, GA.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, October 21, in Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Myron Parkerson and Rev. Ralph Griffin officiating, with interment in Cottondale Baptist Church Cemetery.

Lisa was born in Eustis, FL on January 6, 1965, to the late Elise Griffin Parks and Leonard Victor “L.V.” Parks, Sr. She was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Rochelle, a 1982 graduate of Wilcox County High School, and later attended Ben Hill Irwin Technical College, where she studied bookkeeping. She worked as a Medical Assistant for Dr. Eugene Jackson in Hawkinsville for many years and since 2018 worked as a co-manager for Johnson’s Recycling alongside husband, Greg. Lisa was a loving Wife, Mother, Sister, Nurse and Friend who took care of everyone before taking care of herself. She enjoyed traveling, shopping, casinos, and mini tractor pulls. She enjoyed spending time at home taking care of her many animals which she called her “Petting Zoo”. Along with her parents, Lisa was preceded in death by her Stepson, Matthew “Matt” Johnson, Sister, Ellen Elder, Brothers, Ronnie Parks and Junior Parks, Father-in-law, Lamar Johnson, Brother-in-law, Merle Johnson, and Sister-in-law, Jan Johnson.

She is survived by her Husband – Greg Johnson of Eastman; Daughter – Kaeda Johnson of Eastman; Best Friend- Kaye Trevarthen of Eastman; Step-Daughter – Amanda Johnson of Eastman; Daughter-in-law – Sharon McDuffie Johnson of Eastman; Special Nephew – Justin Widener of Eastman; Grandchildren – Kyah Johnson, Steven Barrett, and Sean Barrett; Sister – Alice McBryant (Bobby) of Rochelle; Brothers – Jack Parks, Russell Parks (Laura), both of Abbeville, and Rickey Parks (Merrie) of Rochelle; Mother-in-law – Louise Howell Johnson of Eastman; Brother-in-law – Cecil Johnson of Eastman; Sister-in-law – Deborah Johnson of Eastman; Many Nieces and Nephews and Great Nieces and Nephews.

The family will receive friends in Southerland Funeral Chapel from 6:00PM – 8:00PM on Monday, October 20, 2025, and may be contacted at the Johnson residence, 2961 Hawkinsville Hwy., Eastman, GA 31023. In addition to flowers, the family requests contributions to the City of Hope Cancer Center of Atlanta, 600 Celebration Life Pkwy., Newnan, GA 30265.
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MR. LYNN FRANKLIN GIDDENS, age 77, of Eastman, GA, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, at his residence. Funeral se...
10/18/2025

MR. LYNN FRANKLIN GIDDENS, age 77, of Eastman, GA, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at Southerland Funeral Chapel at 3:00PM, Sunday, October 19, 2025, with Rev. Tony Brooks, Rev. Todd Crosby, and Chaplain Doug Stevens officiating with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Lynn was born on August 17, 1948, in Eastman, GA, was a lifelong resident of Dodge County and a member of Eastman First Baptist Church. He was a 1966 graduate of Dodge County High School and a 1970 graduate of South Georgia Technical and Vocational College in Americus where he earned a degree in Electronic Technology. During his school years, he worked as a TV repairman for Sears in Americus. He worked for over 30 years in Civil Service at Robins Air Force Base in Electronics, Air Conditioning, and as a Vehicle Control Officer until his retirement in 2007. He was a dedicated husband and a loving father and grandfather who was affectionately known as ‘Pop Pop’. Mr. Giddens enjoyed fishing, gardening, bee keeping, and woodworking. Lynn was the son of the late Hortense Faircloth Giddens and Ernest F. Giddens and was preceded in death by his Brother, Donald Woodrow Giddens and Sister-In-Law, Mary Ruth Jackson Giddens.

He is survived by his Wife of 47 years – Diane Findley Giddens of Eastman; Daughters – Sheryl G. Nelken (Eric) of Winder and Amy G. Gr***de (Cody) of Eastman; Son – Chris Giddens (Jennifer) of Eastman; Grandchildren - Anna Nelken, Laura Nelken, Emily Nelken, Micah Gr***de, Luke Gr***de, Isaiah Gr***de, Georgia Grace Giddens, and Tucker Giddens; Brother – Rex Giddens (Faye) of Eastman; Nephew and Niece – Brock Giddens (Heather) of Eastman, and June Duffy (John) of Dacula, GA; Sister-in-law – Linda Taylor (Danny) of Dacula, GA; Numerous cousins and friends.

The family will receive friends in Southerland Funeral Chapel from 2:00PM-3:00PM on Sunday, October 19, 2025, before the service and may be contacted at the Giddens residence, 322 Ridley Rd., Eastman, GA 31023. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Cornerstone Christian Academy Building Fund, 5107 Oak Street, Eastman, GA, 31023.

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MRS. IRENE WALTERS JONES, age 67, of Milan, GA, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, at her residence. Graveside ser...
10/15/2025

MRS. IRENE WALTERS JONES, age 67, of Milan, GA, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, at her residence.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, October 18, at Jones Family Cemetery in Milan, GA, with Rev. Gary Velie officiating.

Irene was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 13, 1958. She moved to Eastman, GA where she graduated from Dodge County High School and later attended Northern Kentucky University. During her early years, she was an avid equestrian and was a skilled hunter jumper and amassed numerous awards and trophies during her career. She later married her husband, Ricky, on December 15, 1979, and was blessed with three amazing children, Dusty, Jake, and Mary. She worked diligently to raise her children and take care of her family. Above all, she loved her Lord and made sure each of her children knew Jesus and of His love and kindness.

After her children were grown, she worked as a telephone operator for the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin, GA. She loved spending time with her family, especially her granddaughter, Karma. She loved music, playing golf with Ricky, trips to the beach, and horseback riding. Irene was preceded in death by her Parents, Willard Walters and Ethel Walters, Daughter, Mary Jones, Daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Jones, Brother, Billy Walters, Brothers-in-law and Sister-in-law, Rodney and Erica Jones, and Randy Jones.

She is survived by her Husband of 46 years – Ricky Jones of Milan; Sons – Dusty Jones of Crescent Springs, KY and Jake Jones (Katie) of Charleston, SC; Granddaughter – Karma Maria Jones (Dusty); Mother-in-law – Carolyn Taylor of Eastman; Brothers-in-law and Sisters-in-law – Rusty Jones (Alyssa), Angie Jones, Michelle Graham (Walt), Ashley Jones, and Teresa Daniels Jones; Numerous nieces and nephews; Faithful Canine Companion – Scooby Doo. www.stokes-southerland.com

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