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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 Alton Garrett, Jr.

John Alton Garrett, Jr.

Jul 22, 2024

John (Johnny) Alton Garrett, Jr., 66, of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 22, 2024. A memorial service to honor his life will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Victory Baptist Church; 5687 Houston Rd Macon, Georgia 31216. The family invites friends to join them for a time of visitation from 1:00 PM-2:00...

Mary Hutcheson

Mary Hutcheson

Jul 20, 2024

Mary Ethel Spruce Hutcheson, 88, of Macon, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024. A private memorial service will be held to honor her life. Ethel was born on November 1, 1935, in Macon, Georgia, to the late Mr. Thurman Spruce and Mrs. Gladys Spruce. She retired from the Macon Telegraph where she worked as a Single Copy Distributor for...

Evelyn Horne

Evelyn Horne

Jul 19, 2024

Evelyn McCrary Horne, 93, of Macon, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024. Funeral services will be private. Ms. Evelyn was born in Macon, Georgia on April 20, 1931, to the late Mr. Rollie Biddick McCrary and Mrs. Francis Vinson McCrary. She was a member of the Bibb County Home Makers club, and the past president of the Heart of...

Ruth Woodard Busbee

Ruth Woodard Busbee

Jul 18, 2024

Ruth Woodard Busbee, 89, of Macon, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Funeral services to honor her life will be held on Monday, July 22, at 11:00 AM in the chapel of FairHaven Funeral Home with the Reverend, Tim Sizemore officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to service time. Mrs. Busbee was born on July 8,...

Hazel Harris

Hazel Harris

Jul 18, 2024

Hazel Marie Love Harris, of Macon, Georgia passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 18, 2024. A private memorial will be held at a later date. Mrs. Harris was born in Macon, Georgia on October 11, 1938, to the late Mr. William Thomas Love and Mrs. Nellie Lawson Jones. She was a telephone operator for AT&T for many years before retiring...

Delmar "Pete" Fred Evans

Delmar "Pete" Fred Evans

Jul 18, 2024

Delmar F. Evans, (Pete), 81, of Macon, Georgia passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 18, 2024. A memorial service to honor his life will be held on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Fairhaven Funeral Home. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service for a time of visitation. Pastor Cecile Mitchell...

Kathryn Hardy

Kathryn Hardy

Jul 18, 2024

Kathryn Celeste Hardy, 46, of Macon passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 18, 2024. The family invites friends to join them for a time of visitation on Sunday, July 21, 2024, from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM at Fairhaven Funeral Home. Kathryn was born in Macon, Georgia on May 20, 1978, to the late Mr. Ralph...

Charles Hanse

Charles Hanse

Jul 16, 2024

Charles Travis Hanse, 85, of Lizella, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. A graveside service to honor his life will be held on Saturday, July 20, at 10:00 AM, with Reverend, Chris Minton officiating. Mr. Hanse was born on August 10, 1938, in Macon, Georgia, to the late Mr. Carrol Franklin Hanse and Mrs. Gladys Hicks Hanse. He retired...

Bridgett Phillips

Bridgett Phillips

Jul 14, 2024

Bridgett Camelita Phillips, 47, of Macon, Georgia; went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday July 14, 2024. Funeral services to honor her life will be held on Friday, July 19, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at Bethel CME Church; 1668 Pio Nono Ave Macon, Georgia.  A visitation will be held one hour prior to service time, and all...

William Bell

William Bell

Jul 11, 2024

William "Billy" Lee Bell Jr., 68, of Lizella, GA, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held 11:00 AM Monday, July 15, 2024, at Lizella Baptist Church. Pastor Chris Minton and Pastor Rick Parsons will officiate the service. Mr. Billy was born on May 21, 1956, to Mrs. Carlo Hardy Bell...

Dorothy Mccain

Dorothy Mccain

Jul 11, 2024

Dorothy Margarett McCain, 99, passed away peacefully in her home, July 11, 2024. Funeral services to honor her memory will be private. Mrs. Dorothy was born on October 1, 1924, to the late Mr. Ira Lee Collins and Mrs. Pearl Lillian Meadows. She was an incredibly strong women who was always tending her garden or building projects to improve her...

Judith Palmer

Judith Palmer

Jul 5, 2024

Judith Ann Palmer (Hudgins), 79, of Macon passed away peacefully on Friday, July 5, 2024. The family invites friends to join them for a time of  visitation at Fairhaven Funeral home, July, 9, 2024, from 6:00 PM -8:00 PM. A funeral service to honor her life will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 2:00 PM in...

Patricia Miller

Patricia Miller

Jul 5, 2024

Lizella, GA – Patricia Miller, 72, passed away July 5, 2024 after a courageous battle with lung disease, surrounded by loved ones. She is survived by her husband Frank Miller and children Maria (Kenny) Barrow, Michele (David) Scarborough, Monica Miller, Antoinette (Tyrie) White, and Jeffrey (Sherry) Miller. To be remembered by her "Mom" Sarah. Patricia was most proud to be...

Braydon Crosby

Braydon Crosby

Jul 4, 2024

Braydon Shiloh Willie Crosby, 30, of Macon, Georgia passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 4, 2024. A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Fairhaven Funeral Home. The family will welcome friends one hour prior to the service for a time of visitation. Mrs. Renee Heath...

Vivian Darlene Dupree

Vivian Darlene Dupree

Jul 4, 2024

Vivian Darlene Dupree, 71, of Byron, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024. A celebration of her life will be held on Monday, July 8, at 3:00 PM at the mausoleum chapel at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens with Mr. Billy Goodeau officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to service time. Mrs. Dupree was born on November 8,...

James Hortman

James Hortman

Jul 3, 2024

James "Mitch" Mitchell Hortman, 59, of Lizella, passed away July 3, 2024, in his home. Mr. Hortman is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Adelina Lina Solis; 11 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild. James is described as a "kind soul" that would help fix a flat or give you the shirt off his back whenever you needed it....

Pamela Christine Hampton

Pamela Christine Hampton

Jul 1, 2024

Pamela Christine "Sandifer" Kitchens, 45, of Macon, Georgia passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Christine was born in Macon, Georgia on March 20, 1979, to the late Mr. James H Sandifer and Mrs. Helen Christine Wiley.  She was a devoted mother to her children, and an even...

Carolyn Self

Carolyn Self

Jun 29, 2024

Mrs. Carolyn Walker Self, 82 of Macon, Georgia, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 29,2024. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday July 8, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Byron United Methodist Church; 103 W Heritage St. Byron, GA 31008. The family will greet friends for a time of visitation one hour prior to...

William Allen

William Allen

Jun 25, 2024

William Wayne Allen passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2024. The family will have a private memorial at a later date. William was born on February 10, 1976, in Warner Robins, Georgia to the late Ralph Wayne Allen and Mrs. Alicia Marie McInvale. He was of the Christian faith. One of the proudest moments of his life was when he...

Joyce Chiarello

Joyce Chiarello

Jun 23, 2024

Joyce Ann Deems Chiarello, of Warner Robins, Georgia passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024. She will be laid to rest at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, privately with her family. Joyce was born in Douglas, Georgia on October 28, 1946, to the late Mr. Jonas Franklin Deems and Mrs. Eva Stinger. She was a devoted wife to Mr. Jim Chiarello...

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