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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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Kathryn Reeves

Kathryn Reeves

May 23, 2023

Kathryn Joy NeSmith Reeves, 64, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Services will be private. Ms. Reeves was born on March 3, 1959, to the late Lillian R. and Thomas L. NeSmith, Sr. She was a life resident of Macon. Left to cherish Ms. Reeves memory is her sons, Trey Coulter of Macon and Eric Coulter...

Kevin Ballard

Kevin Ballard

May 21, 2023

Kevin Joe Ballard, 60, of Macon, Georgia passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 21, 2023.. The family will have a time of visitation from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, Funeral Service will begin at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Fairhaven Funeral Home. The family will also greet friends immediately following the service at Living Waters Fellowship, 6120...

Janet Rose

Janet Rose

May 20, 2023

Janet "Lynne" Rose, 69, of Centerville, Georgia passed away peacefully on May 20, 2023. She was surrounded by her husband, children and grandchildren. A memorial service will held on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Macon E Church. Rev. Janet Smith of Gentiva Hospice will officiate. She was born on January 25, 1954 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Lynne loved...

Mary Julia Borum "Sweet Mama"

Mary Julia Borum "Sweet Mama"

May 18, 2023

Mary Julia Borum "Sweet Mama," 98, of Macon, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023. A graveside celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday, May 23, at 11:00 AM in Evergreen Cemetery, with Pastor, Will Johnson officiating. Sweet Mama was born on October 30, 1924, in Whiteplains, Georgia, to the late Mr. Ezra Jones and Mrs. Belle Marchman...

Andrew Kennedy

Andrew Kennedy

May 18, 2023

Andrew S. Kennedy (Pa) 71, of Lizella, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023. The family will have a celebration of life memorial service at a later date. Mr. Kennedy was born on October 27, 1951, in Sandersville, Georgia. He was formally employed with Jacks Saw Shop in Macon, where he worked as a mechanic. He loved fishing and hunting...

James Knowles

James Knowles

May 18, 2023

Mr. James Joseph Knowles, Sr., 79, of Macon, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023. A graveside celebration of his life will be held on Monday, May 22, at 11:00 AM, at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. The family will greet friends on Sunday, May 21, from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM at FairHaven Funeral Home. Mr. Knowles was born on...

Bennie Mccard

Bennie Mccard

May 16, 2023

Bennie Donald McCard of Macon, Georgia passed away on May 16, 2023 at the age of 70. He was the son of the late Donald and Mary Leona McCard. He is survived by his brothers; Gerald, William, and Steven McCard. He is also survived by his spouse Beverly Morgan McCard; sons, Stephen and Joel Flanders; other survivors include, daughter in...

Donald Ennis

Donald Ennis

May 14, 2023

Donald Emory Ennis, 77 of Macon, Georgia passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023. There will be a celebration of life (Yard Party) on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at The Pecan Patch. The family will hold a funeral mass on Friday, June 2, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 830 Poplar St. Macon, Ga 31201. Born in Charleston,...

Gregory Chancellor

Gregory Chancellor

May 13, 2023

Gregory Steven Chancellor was born in Macon, Georgia, March 31, 1961 and, after a sudden illness, passed peacefully from this life in the early morning hours of May 13, 2023. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. The family will accept friends 1 hour prior at Fairhaven Funeral Home...

Leroy Lewis

Leroy Lewis

May 10, 2023

Leroy "Roy" Benjamin Lewis, 88, of Macon, Georgia passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Funeral Services will be held Monday, May 15, 2023 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Fairhaven Funeral Home. The family will accept friends from 1:00pm to 2:00pm for a time of visitation. Immediately following, Mr. Lewis will be laid to rest at Macon Memorial...

Mimi Coley

Mimi Coley

May 10, 2023

Mimi Inez Long Coley, 94, of Lizella, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Funeral services will be private. Ms. Coley was born on January 20, 1929, in Macon, Georgia, to the late Mr. James Henry Long and Mrs. Inez Hunnicutt Long. She came from a large family and loved every one of them dearly. Ms. Coley will be missed...

Alicia Michelle Zwally Misiewicz

Alicia Michelle Zwally Misiewicz

May 10, 2023

Alicia Michelle Zwally Misiewicz, 43, of Byron, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. The family will have a time of visitation to greet friends on Monday, May 15, 2023 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at FairHaven Funeral Home. Funeral Services to celebrate her life will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of FairHaven...

Lamar Taylor

Lamar Taylor

May 10, 2023

Lamar Taylor, 63, of Gray, Georgia passed away peacefully surrounded by his children, Molly Taylor and Travis Taylor (Katie) and loving girlfriend of 12 years, Pam Griffin. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Fairhaven Funeral Home. The family will greet friends one hour prior for a time of visitation. Immediately...

Ronald Peacock

Ronald Peacock

May 9, 2023

Ronald Ross Peacock, 77, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. The family will have a time of visitation to greet friends on Thursday, May 11, 2023 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at FairHaven Funeral Home. Funeral Service to honor his life will be held on Friday, May 12, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of FairHaven....

Vickie Glisson

Vickie Glisson

May 8, 2023

Vickie Jean Slappey Glisson, 67, of Macon, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 12, at 12:00 PM at Rock Springs Church. Immediately following, Ms. Glisson will be laid to rest in Magnolia Park Cemetery in Warner Robins. The family will have a time of visitation one hour prior to service time...

Danny Wilson

Danny Wilson

May 2, 2023

Danny Wilson, 68 of Lizella, Georgia unexpectedly passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Funeral Services will be held Monday, May 8, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Fairhaven Funeral Home. Burial will be in Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery at 1:00 pm. The family will have a time of visitation on Sunday, May 7, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. till...

Betty Jo Avery Causey

Betty Jo Avery Causey

May 1, 2023

Betty Jo Avery Causey, 85, of Lizella, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, May 1, 2023. The family will have a time of visitation to greet friends on Thursday, May 4, 2023 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at FairHaven Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, May 5, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of...

Karen Davis

Karen Davis

May 1, 2023

Karen Sofchak Davis born December 31, 1957 gained her angel wings on Monday May 1, 2023. The family will hold a celebration of her life that will be announced at a later date. Karen was born in Macon, Georgia but has been a resident of Gray for more than 25 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Doris...

Virginia Pait Hickman

Virginia Pait Hickman

May 1, 2023

Virginia Pait Hickman 94, of Macon, GA, passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday morning, May 1, 2023. A native of Bladen County, North Carolina, Virginia was born July 5, 1928, the daughter of the late Carl Edwin and Beulah White Pait. In November 1948, she married her life-long love, Gene LeGrande Hickman, Sr. and became an exceptional wife and...

John Burnette

John Burnette

Apr 28, 2023

John Lawrence Burnette, 65 of Byron, Georgia passed away Friday, April 28, 2023. Services will be private. Born in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of the late Clarence L. Burnette and Diane E. Pasvant Burnette. He attended the Assembly in Warner Robins and loved fishing and the outdoors. He was an avid Detroit Lions fans and NASCAR. He was...

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