William Raymond Southerland Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate William Raymond Southerland (Newport, Tennessee), whose life came to an end on October 28, 2025 at the age of 83, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of William Raymond Southerland or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Elbert and Eula Ester Hux Southerland; his children, Lawrence, Steven and Carolyn Ball; and his brother Royal Edgar Southerland.
He is survived by: his wife Dean Southerland; his children, Raymond "Ronnie" Southerland, Michael Southerland (Missy), Lisa Preston (John) and Amy Austin (Andy); his grandchildren, Kevin Gregg, II (Malorie), Taylor Gregg, Alexa Austin, Paige Stokley (Justin) and Hayley Preston; his great grandchildren, Ryleigh Stokley, Hunter Shults, Elijah Gregg, Weston Shults, Dustyn John Stokley and Bently Derrick; his siblings, Robert Southerland (Wanda) and Retha "Darlene" Gervin; his sister-in-law Rebecca "Becky" Southerland; and his cousin Jerry Davis.
Visitation was held on Saturday, November 1st 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Manes Funeral Home Chapel (363 E Main St, Newport, TN 37821). A funeral service was held on Saturday, November 1st 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Saturday, November 1st 2025 at the Union Cemetery (420 Mineral St, Newport, TN 37821).
