Obituaries

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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Richard Rivera

Richard Rivera

Jan 21, 2024

Ricardo "Richard" Rivera affectionately known as "Ricky" passed away peacefully in his home on January 21, 2024, after battling cancer at the age of 59. Born in Trenton, NJ and raised in Yardley, PA, Ricky graduated from Pennsbury High School in 1982 and served in the United States Navy from 1982 to 1985 and served in the Reserves until 1988....

Dag Matthews

Dag Matthews

Jan 20, 2024

Dag Alfred Matthews, 57, of Macon, Georgia passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 20, 2024. The family will have a service to honor his life on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Fairhaven Funeral Home. Dag was born in Brunswick, Georgia on September 14, 1966, to the late James Perry Matthews and Ms. Rowena Christine...

Dorothy Nichols

Dorothy Nichols

Jan 14, 2024

Dorothy Jane Nichols of Macon, Georgia passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024. The family invites friends to join them for a visitation from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Fairhaven Funeral Home. Immediately following the visitation,  a private entombment will take place in the Glen Haven Mausoleum. Dorothy was born in Eastman, Georgia on...

Ricky Hallmark

Ricky Hallmark

Jan 12, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Ricky Wayne Hallmark. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Beverly Pettis

Beverly Pettis

Jan 9, 2024

Beverly June Harper Pettis, 87, of Macon, Georgia passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 12, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Fairhaven Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will have a time of visitation on Friday, January 12, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. till 11:00 a.m. in the...

Donna Walden

Donna Walden

Jan 6, 2024

Donna Lynn Beard Walden, 63, of Macon, passed away surrounded by her family, on Saturday, January 6, 2024. A memorial gathering to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, January 13, at 1:00 PM at her residence. Donna was born on June 2, 1960, in Wrens, Georgia, to the late Mr. William Andrew Beard and Mrs. Eva Jean Watkins....

Betty Scarboro

Betty Scarboro

Jan 6, 2024

Betty Jordan Scarboro, 74, of Fort Valley, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024. Funeral services will be private. Mrs. Scarboro was born on June 24, 1949, in Lavonia, Georgia, to the late Mr. J.C. Jordan and Mrs. Willella Segars Jordan. She was a member of Livingstone Baptist Church. Mrs. Scarboro retired as a nurse's assistant, but even more than...

Marea Exline

Marea Exline

Jan 6, 2024

Marea Connie Exline of Jones County, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024. The family will have a graveside service on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 2:00 PM in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Reverend Marty Watson will officiate. Marea was born in Sao Miguel, Azores; Portugal on August 20, 1936, to the late Mr. Manuel Ferreira and Mrs. Maria Josie...

Buddy Collins

Buddy Collins

Jan 4, 2024

James Lee "Buddy" Collins, Sr., 78, of Lizella, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 4, 2024. Funeral services to honor his life, will be held on Monday, January 8, at 11:00 AM at the Church in the Orchard, 881 Taylors Mill Road, Fort Valley, Georgia 31030. Immediately following, Buddy will be laid to rest...

Steven Hardin

Steven Hardin

Jan 2, 2024

Steven Franklin Hardin, 61, of Dublin, passed away on January 2, 2024. The family will have a time of visitation on Saturday, January 6, from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM at FairHaven Funeral Home. Mr. Hardin was born on October 5, 1962, in Macon, Georgia, to the late Mr. Ronald Hardin and Mrs. Gwendolyn Hardy Hardin. He was formerly employed...

Brandi Michelle Dobson-Hayes

Brandi Michelle Dobson-Hayes

Dec 31, 2023

Brandi Michelle Dobson-Hayes, 45, of Macon, Georgia passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, December 31, 2023. A funeral service to honor her life will be held on Friday, January 5, 2024, 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...

Harry Evans

Harry Evans

Dec 31, 2023

Harry L. Evans, 87, of Lizella passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, January 13, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Martha Bowman Church. The family will be available before the service from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Harry was born on June 30, 1936, in Macon, Georgia to the late Harold Lewis Evans and Sarah...

Jacquelyn Peacock Johnson

Jacquelyn Peacock Johnson

Dec 27, 2023

Jacquelyn Peacock Johnson, 71, of Macon, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, December 29, 2023 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Fairhaven Funeral Home. Pastor Johnny Baggett will officiate. Jacquelyn was born on December 22, 1952 in Macon, Georgia to the late Mr. William Jack Peacock and...

David Hill

David Hill

Dec 24, 2023

David Allen Hill, 56, of Macon, passed away on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2023. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on Friday, January 5, 2023 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Fairhaven Funeral Home. The family invites friends to join them for a time of visitation from 10:00 - 11:00 AM. Pastor Billy McLean and...

Hortense Edge

Hortense Edge

Dec 24, 2023

Hortense Butler Edge, 89, of Macon, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 24, 2023. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 28, at 1:00 PM in the chapel of FairHaven Funeral Home with Pastor, Ed Chambless officiating. The family will greet friends on Wednesday, December 27, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at...

Linda Smith

Linda Smith

Dec 22, 2023

Linda Blackshear Smith, 79 of Macon, Georgia passed Friday, December 22, 2023. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in the Glen Haven Mausoleum Chapel with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Born in Macon, she was a Orthodontic Assistant, working for several Orthodontist Offices In Macon and Atlanta.

In her...

Mindeona Brown

Mindeona Brown

Dec 19, 2023

Mindeona "Cricket" La'Shell Brown, 21, of Lizella, Georgia passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. A funeral service to honor her life will be held on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Fairhaven Funeral Home. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Mindeona was born on May 29, 2002, in...

Thomas Hulett

Thomas Hulett

Dec 17, 2023

Thomas Allen Hulett, 86, of Macon, Georgia passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 17, 2023. A graveside service to honor his life will be held Thursday, December 21, 2023, at 2:00 PM in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Daddy was a simple man, the family asks that you come as you are. If you knew Pop,...

Travis Wood

Travis Wood

Dec 14, 2023

Travis Boyd Wood, 46, of Centerville, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023. A celebration of his life will be held on Monday, December 18, 2023, at 4:00 PM at FairHaven Funeral Home with Pastor, Jim Lane officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to service time. Travis was born June 12, 1977, in Macon, Georgia. He graduated...

Lawrence Minshew

Lawrence Minshew

Dec 9, 2023

Lawrence Sasser Minshew, 85, of Fort Valley, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, December 9, 2023. A graveside service with military honors to celebrate his life will be held on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Avondale Baptist Church Cemetery with Dr. Donald Minshew officiating. Mr. Minshew was born on April 8, 1938, in Byron,...

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