Obituaries

Apr 12, 2025

Vivienne Michelle Dixon, 54, of Macon, Georgia passed away peacefully on Saturday April 12,2025. Memorial services to honor her life will be held on April 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM at New Salem Baptist Church;  183 Salem Church-Miller Rd, Gray, GA 31032 . Reverend Len Woodard will officiate the service. Mychelle was born May 27, 1970 to the later Mr....

Apr 11, 2025

James L Smith, 80, of Macon, Georgia, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, April 11, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery in the Mausoleum Chapel. Mr. Andy Pickens will officiate.

Mr. Smith was born on January 5,...

Apr 6, 2025

Melissa Ann Register, 53, of Gordon, Georgia went to be with her Lord on Sunday, April 6, 2025. Services to honor her life may be held at a later date. Melissa Register was a shining example of faith, love, and strength. As a devoted Christian, she cherished her relationship with the Lord and lived her life with a heart full...

Apr 6, 2025

Tony Ray Howard, Sr, of Macon, Georgia passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 6, 2025. A funeral service to honor his life will be held on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Fairhaven Funeral Home. The family invites friends to join them for a time of visitation one hour prior to the service. Immediately following,...

Apr 4, 2025

Reba Louise Waller Lee, 81, of Macon, Georgia passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, April 4, 2025. A visitation to honor her life will be held on Sunday, April 6, 2025, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Fairhaven Funeral Home, the family wishes for anyone that would like to attend, to join them. A graveside service will...

Apr 4, 2025

James Richard Hannah, 84, of Fort Valley, Georgia passed away Friday April 4, 2025, peacefully. A funeral to honor his life will be 2:00 PM Wednesday April 9, 2025, at Chamlee Baptist Church, 1502 Knoxville St, Fort Valley, Georgia, 31030. The family invites friends to join them one hour prior to services for a time of visitation. Immediately following services...

Apr 4, 2025

Gary Pritchett, of Lizella, Georgia passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025. The family would like to extend an invitation to his Celebration of Life, on Friday, April 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM at The Society Garden; 2389 Ingleside Ave, Macon, GA 31204. Gary was born in Macon, Georgia on March 20, 1957, to the late Mr. James Wesley Pritchett...

Apr 2, 2025

With profound sadness, the Loughran family announces the passing of Michael Brendan Loughran, 76, of Lizella, GA, on April 2, 2025. Born on January 26, 1949, in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Michael devoted over 30 years to the Department of Health and Social Services before retiring in 1999, to immigrate to America to marry the love of his life. As a...

Mar 31, 2025

Patricia Eunice Johnson Sparks, formerly of Warner Robins, Georgia, residing in Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025, at the age of 84. Born in Scotland, Georgia, graduating from Warner Robins High School in 1958, she attended Southeastern University and worked as a clerk typist at Warner Robins Air Force Base. A devout Christian, God blessed Patsy with the...

Mar 31, 2025

Terry Mark Bryant, 67, of Macon, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025. A celebration of his life will be held on Monday, April 7, at 1:00 PM in the chapel of FairHaven Funeral Home with Pastor, Ed Chambless officiating. The family will greet friends following the service. Mr. Bryant was born on January 14, 1958, in Macon, Georgia. He...

Mar 29, 2025

Rachel Deloise Collins, 75, of Fort Valley, Georgia passed away peacefully on Friday, March 28, 2025. A visitation to honor her life will be held on Wednesday, April 2, at Fairhaven Funeral Home at 11:00 AM. Immediately following, a graveside service will be held at Mt. Pleasant Church Cemetery at 12:00 PM. All are welcome to attend. Ms. Collins was...

Mar 28, 2025

Phyllis Ann Lott Hester, 77, of Macon, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025. A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, April 1, in the chapel of FairHaven Funeral Home with Reverend, Clarence Blalock and Reverend, Freddie Hogg officiating. The family will greet friends following the service. Ms. Hester was born on August 8,...

Mar 28, 2025

Gail Delores Bumgarner Becka, 76, of Macon, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 28. Funeral Services to honor her life will be held on Friday, April 4, at 11:00 AM at Gilead Baptist Church, 4800 Ivey Drive, Macon, Georgia 31206. After the service, Mrs. Becka will be laid to rest at the Georgia Veterans...

Mar 24, 2025

Wesleyan Dalton Riezinger, 3 months old, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 24, 2025. A celebration of his life at a park will be held at a later date. Wesleyan was born on December 14, 2024, in Athens, Georgia. Wesleyan was a bright light in his family's life, even though his time here was far too short. At just three...

Mar 24, 2025

Linda J. Eller, 73, a lifelong artist and beloved mother and wife, passed away peacefully on March 24th, 2025. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. She was raised in Macon, by her parents, Fred and Joy Jones. Linda graduated from Mercer University with a degree in Art. Linda lived passionately, engaging in gardening, painting,...

Mar 22, 2025

Jon Michael Skelly, 77, of Macon, Georgia passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025. A graveside service to honor his life will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Mr. Robert Ziegler and Mr. Berry Collins will be officiating. Jon was born in Macon, Georgia on August 16, 1947, to the late...

Mar 21, 2025

Darlene Phillips Jones, 70, of Macon, Georgia passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 21, 2025. A funeral service to honor her life will be held on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Fairhaven Funeral Home. The family would like to invite friends to join them for a time of visitation on Monday, March 24, 2025,...

Mar 18, 2025

Bonnie Faye Holmes, 56, of Fort Valley passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. A funeral service to honor her life will be held on Monday, March 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Fairhaven Funeral Home. The family invites friends to join them one hour prior to the service for a time of visitation. Immediately following...

Mar 17, 2025

Dorothy Allene Hester O'Neal, daughter of the late James T Hester, Sr and Eunice Allene Turner (Battle) Hester, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 17, 2025. She was a mother, grandmother, sister and aunt and passed from this life on March 17, 2025, at the age of 97.   She was known for her sense of humor and generosity and lovingly...

Mar 16, 2025

Wiley Lemuel Freeman, 65, of Reynolds, Georgia, passed away Sunday March 16, 2025. Wiley Freeman was born July 6, 1959, to the late Mr. Arthur Freeman and Mrs. Juanita Morris Freeman. He was a man whose spirit shone brightly in every aspect of his life. He was deeply loved by his family, who cherished not only his unwavering devotion but...