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Recent Obituaries in Macon, GA

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Macon, GA area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Bonnie Holmes

Bonnie Holmes

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...

Dorothy O'Neal

Dorothy O'Neal

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...

Wiley Freeman

Wiley Freeman

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...

Robert Cohen

Robert Cohen

Mar 14, 2025

Robert Jerome Cohen (Jerry) passed away on the night of March 9, 2025. He was 63 years old. He passed away peacefully, asleep in his bed, at his home on Sandy Ridge Drive in Twiggs County. Jerry was born on September 20, 1961, in Hamilton, Ohio. His family moved to Covington, and later Oxford City Limits. He graduated from Newton...

Joe Batson

Joe Batson

Mar 13, 2025

Joe Hill "J.H." Batson Jr. passed away peacefully on Thursday March 13, 2025. A funeral service to celebrate his life will be 11:00 AM Tuesday March 18,2025 at FairHaven Funeral Home. The family invites friends to join them one hour prior to services for a time of visitation. Immediately following services, he will be laid to rest at Macon Memorial...

Brenda Thompson

Brenda Thompson

Mar 13, 2025

Brenda S. Thompson was born on August 10, 1943, in Macon, GA. She passed away on March 13, 2025, at home. She was 81 years of age. She is proceeded in death by her husband Lawrence Randell Thompson 2003, son Randell Lawrence Jr. 1962 and her daughter Sherry Darlise Sapp 2024. Brenda is survived by her children, Michael Lee Thompson...

Linda Williamson

Linda Williamson

Mar 12, 2025

Linda Gail Williamson, 85, of Knoxville, Georgia passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 12, 2025, surrounded by her family. A memorial service to honor her life will be 11:00 AM Saturday March 22, 2025, at Living Stone Baptist Church 5645 Taylors Mill Rd Fort Valley, Georgia. The family invites friends to join them for a time of visitation one hour...

Cynthia Wells

Cynthia Wells

Mar 10, 2025

Cynthia (Cindy) Jean Wells, 77, of Rentz, Georgia passed away peacefully Monday March 10, 2025. Cindy was born on April 30, 1947, in Tampa, Florida to the late Mr. John Wells and Mrs. Daisy Morris Wells. As a Training and Safety professional, Cindy dedicated her career to ensuring the safety, training, and well-being of others, going above and beyond to...

Mary Pitts

Mary Pitts

Mar 8, 2025

Mary Lynne Bass Pitts, 66, of Macon, Georgia passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 8, 2025. A memorial service to honor her life will be held on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Solid Rock Community Church at 2:00 PM with Pastor Wiley Leverett officiating. Mary was born in Raleigh, North Carolina on November 17, 1958, to the late Mr. Alec...

Joyce M. Byrd

Joyce M. Byrd

Mar 7, 2025

Joyce M. Byrd, 63, of Lizella, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 7, 2025. The family will have a time of visitation on Monday, March 10, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at FairHaven Funeral Home. A graveside service to honor Joyce's life will be held on Tuesday, March 11, at 11:00 AM, at Union Methodist Church Cemetery, 141 Union...

Joan Jones

Joan Jones

Mar 5, 2025

Joan Anita Coone Jones of Farr West, Utah passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. The family would like to invite friends to join them for a time of visitation on Sunday, March 16, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Fairhaven Funeral Home. A funeral service to honor her life will be held on Monday, March 17, 2025, at 10:00...

Thelma Willoma Brooker Aeby

Thelma Willoma Brooker Aeby

Mar 5, 2025

Thelma Willoma Brooker Aeby, 87, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Ms. Aeby was born on November 2, 1937, in Atkinson, Georgia, to the late Mr. Lindsay D. Brooker and Mrs. Thelma Juanita Jones. Ms. Aeby was an EKG Tech, enjoyed travelling, reading, and her music. In addition to her parents, Ms. Aeby was preceded in death by her...

Teresa Fountain

Teresa Fountain

Mar 3, 2025

Christine "Tina" Tidwell Fountain, 84, of Lizella, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday March 3, 2025. A funeral to honor her life will be 11:00 AM Friday March 7, 2025, at Lighthouse Community Church, 4301 Jordan Rd, Byron, Georgia. The Family invites friends to join them for a time of visitation one hour prior to services. Immediately following services, she...

Tressie Manderson

Tressie Manderson

Mar 3, 2025

Mrs. Tressie Manderson, 95, of Macon, Georgia passed away Monday March 3, 2025, at a local hospital surrounded by her family. A graveside service will be held 2:30 PM Fri March 7, 2025, at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens with the Reverend Chris Dotson officiating. Mrs. Manderson, wife of the late William Joseph Manderson, was born in Butler, Georgia to the...

Alfred Epps

Alfred Epps

Feb 28, 2025

Alfred Garland Epps, of Monroe County, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2025. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. He was born in Macon, Georgia on December 13, 1962, to the late Roy Terrell Epps, Sr and Susan Yvonne Singelton. Alfred, a man of dedication and hard work, passed away leaving behind a...

Karen Bailey

Karen Bailey

Feb 26, 2025

Karen Ann Williams Bailey, 67, of Macon, Georgia ran home into the arms of her Savior on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. A graveside service to honor her life will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Pastor Tim Sizemore will officiate. Karen was born on October 22, 1957, in Roswell, New Mexico...

Margaret Myers

Margaret Myers

Feb 26, 2025

Maragret Mary Hellwig Myers, 74, of Houston County, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. A memorial service to honor her life will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the Sanctuary of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. Pastor Lee Griffin will officiate the service. Margaret was born in Bellville, Illinois on June 28, 1950. Margaret...

Idus Edwards

Idus Edwards

Feb 25, 2025

Idus Edwards, 80, of Macon, Georgia passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Funeral services will be held at a later date. Idus was born in Macon, Georgia on July 11, 1944, to the late Mr. Jim William Edwards and Mrs. Kathleen Hammock Edwards. Legacy to some people is to build wealth and materialistic items. For this man built...

Stephen Blalock

Stephen Blalock

Feb 25, 2025

Stephen Randall Blalock, 75, of Macon, Georgia passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. On behalf of his wishes, the funeral services will be held privately. Steve was born in Macon, Georgia on January 2, 1950, to the late Mr. Jack Blalock and Mrs. Hazel Roberts. Steve was a man whose love for his family knew no bounds. He...

John Phillips

John Phillips

Feb 25, 2025

John Barry Phillips, 78, of Macon, Georgia passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. All funeral services will be held at a later date. John was born in Byron, Georgia on October 17, 1946, to the late Mr. John Calvin Phillips and Mrs. Ruby Roberts Phillips. John was a man of great character and dedication. He proudly served his...

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