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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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John Plunkett

John Plunkett

Feb 16, 2025

John Henry Plunkett, 93, of Macon, Georgia passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 16, 2025. In honor of his wishes, no funeral services are scheduled at this time. John was born in Alabama on January 6, 1932, to the late Mr. John Nolan Plunkett and Mrs. Lydia Turner Plunkett. He was a hardworking man spending many...

Louise Smith Rhyne

Louise Smith Rhyne

Feb 14, 2025

Louise Rhyne, of Macon, Georgia passed away peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2025. A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, February 21, 2025 at Liberty Church at 11:00 AM. The family would like to invite friends to join them one hour prior to the service for a time of visitation. Immediately following the service, Ms. Rhyne will...

Marilyn Howard

Marilyn Howard

Feb 14, 2025

Marilyn McCain Howard, 71, of Macon, Georgia passed away peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2025. A graveside service to honor her life will be held on Monday, February 17, 2025, at 11:30 AM at Magnolia Park Cemetery. The family would like to invite friends to join them from 10:00 -11:00 AM for a time of visitation at Fairhaven Funeral Home...

Alva Jean Shipman

Alva Jean Shipman

Feb 14, 2025

Alva Jean Shipman, 71, of Macon, Georgia passed away peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2025. A private service to honor her life will be held at a later date privately. Jean was born on December 5, 1953, in Macon, Georgia to the late Mr. Willie Alvin Payne and Mrs. Dorothy Mozelle Minshew. Alva was a loving and nurturing mother whose...

Michael Friese

Michael Friese

Feb 9, 2025

Michael Christopher Friese, 78, of Lizella, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday February 9, 2025, surrounded by his family. A funeral service to celebrate his life will be 2:00 PM March 8, 2025, at Fellowship Community Church 7401 McCall Rd W, Lizella, GA 31052. Pastor Quinn Hammock will be officiating all services. Michael was born in Plainfield, New Jersey on...

Sherry Rowland

Sherry Rowland

Feb 8, 2025

Sherry Webb Rowland, of Macon, Georgia passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025. A graveside service to honor her life will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Magnolia Park Cemetery at 11:00 AM. Pastor Ronnie Hollis, Jr. will officiate. Sherry was born in Atlanta, Georgia on July 27, 1941, to the late Mr. Belton Brooks Webb and Mrs....

Ronald Carroll

Ronald Carroll

Feb 7, 2025

Ronald Allen Carroll, 72, of Lizella, Georgia passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, February 7, 2025. A funeral service to honor his life will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of FairHaven Funeral Home. The family invites friends to join them one hour prior to services for a time of...

Willard White

Willard White

Feb 6, 2025

Willard Maloy White, 89, of Lizella, Georgia passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, February 6, 2025. A funeral service to honor his life will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the Sanctuary of Bethel Baptist Church. Pastor Jerry Garner will officiate the service. Willard was born in McRae, Georgia on July 26,...

Garrett Arnold

Garrett Arnold

Feb 5, 2025

Garrett Cole Arnold, 21, of Byron, Georgia passed away Wednesday February 5, 2025, surrounded by his family. A funeral service to celebrate his life will be 1:00 PM, Saturday, February 8, 2025, at FairHaven Funeral Home; 4989 Mount Pleasant Church Rd. Macon, Georgia. The family invites friends to join them one hour prior to the service for a time of...

Paul Chambers

Paul Chambers

Feb 2, 2025

Paul Douglas Chambers, 72, of Warner Robins, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Funeral services may be held at a later date. Mr. Chambers was born on August 1, 1952, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Mr. Paul Chambers and Mrs. Betty Potter Chambers. He is described as a loving father and husband who could always make you...

Carolyn Wilson

Carolyn Wilson

Jan 31, 2025

Carolyn Gerdice Johnson Wilson, 93, of Macon, Georgia went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 31, 2025. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Carolyn was born in Macon, Georgia on September 17, 1931, to the late Mr. Johnny Howard Johnson and Mrs. Ethel Heard Johnson. Carolyn was a beloved member...

James Bush

James Bush

Jan 31, 2025

James Michael Bush of Byron, Georgia passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, January 31, 2025. A funeral service to honor his life will be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Hardison Baptist Church. The family invites friends to join them one hour prior to the service for a time of visitation. Immediately following...

William Eastwood

William Eastwood

Jan 29, 2025

William Russell Eastwood, 73, of Macon, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.  Funeral services to honor his life will be held on Sunday, February 2, 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. Reverend Robert White, Mr....

Helen June Wells Freeman

Helen June Wells Freeman

Jan 28, 2025

Helen June Wells Freeman, 88, of Macon, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. The family will greet friends on Saturday, February 1, from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at FairHaven Funeral Home. Immediately following, a graveside service to honor her life will be held at 2:15 PM at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens with Pastor, Ronnie Hollis officiating. Mrs. Freeman...

Rose Elizabeth "Betty" Thomas Johnson

Rose Elizabeth "Betty" Thomas Johnson

Jan 28, 2025

Rose Elizabeth "Betty" Thomas Johnson, 99, of Macon, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. A graveside service to honor her life will be held on Friday, January 31, at 11:00 AM at Avondale Baptist Church Cemetery, 6970 Cochran Field Rd, Macon, GA 31216, with Pastor, Rocky Stubbs officiating. Betty was born on...

Wade White

Wade White

Jan 26, 2025

Mr. Wade Taplin White, 89, of Lizella, Georgia passed away peacefully in his home Sunday January 26, 2025. A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held 2:00 pm Friday January 31, 2025, at Bethel Baptist Church 7495 Knoxville Rd. Lizella, Georgia 31052. Pastor Jerry Garner will be officiating. Wade was born on July 26, 1935, in Helena, Georgia...

Cheryl Davis

Cheryl Davis

Jan 18, 2025

Cheryl Ann Rhoton Davis, of Crawford County, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at a later date. Cheryl was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 11, 1962, to the late Mr. Donald Lee Rhoton and Mrs. Ella Faye Massengill. She was a loving mother, a devoted nanny, and a pillar of strength for...

Evelyn Hester

Evelyn Hester

Jan 17, 2025

Oliff Evelyn Cuppett Hester, 91, departed from this world peacefully on January 17, 2025 at Madison Heights at the Prado Assisted Living, in Macon, where she had been a resident for 18 months. Evelyn had dementia. Born in Atkinson, GA, Evelyn grew up in Willacoochee, GA and attended school there. As a young girl, Evelyn loved being outdoors and working...

Delpha Horne

Delpha Horne

Jan 15, 2025

Delpha Lober Horne, of Macon, Georgia passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. A funeral service to honor her life will be held on Monday, January 20, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Fairhaven Funeral Home. The family wishes to invite friends to join them for a time of visitation thirty minutes prior to the service. Reverend...

Jack Daniels Stewart, Jr.

Jack Daniels Stewart, Jr.

Jan 15, 2025

Jack Daniel Stewart, Jr., of Macon, Georgia, passed away on January 15, 2025, at his home in Macon, Ga.. A funeral service to honor his life will be held on Monday, January 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Fairhaven Funeral Home with Doyle Stewart officiating. The family invites friends to join them one hour prior to the...

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