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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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William Manderson

William Manderson

Dec 22, 2021

Wiliam Michael Manderson, 66, of Macon, Georgia passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021. A graveside service will be held Monday, December 27, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in Glen Haven  Memorial Gardens. Born in Macon, he was the son of Tressie Prince Manderson and the late William Joseph Manderson. He was a hardworking insulator for all his life and worked with...

Billie Bouchillon

Billie Bouchillon

Dec 21, 2021

Bill Bouchillon was born on a farm near Louisville, Mississippi, on December 6, 1928 but he was not content to remain in that loving agricultural setting, His thirst for knowledge and a growing appreciation for a world beyond the farming community expanded his horizon and led to career of ministry in the secular and religious worlds. Bill's generous spirit for...

James Yaughn

James Yaughn

Dec 21, 2021

James E. Yaughn, Sr., 76, of Bryon, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 23, at 2:00 PM at Fellowship Community Church with Pastors, Gary Ussery and Wally Leverett officiating. Immediately following, Mr. Yaughn will be laid to rest in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. The family will have a time of visitation...

Judy Edwards Zwally

Judy Edwards Zwally

Dec 21, 2021

Judy Edwards Zwally, 71, of Byron, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. The family will have a time of visitation on Monday, December 27, 2021 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at FairHaven Funeral Home. Funeral Services to celebrate her life will be held on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Crossroad Bible Church, 243 Marshall Mill...

William "Billy" Bell

William "Billy" Bell

Dec 17, 2021

William "Billy" Carl Bell, 67, of Macon, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021. A celebration of life service will be held on a later date. Billy was born on January 19, 1954, in Reynolds, Georgia, to the late Robert Bell and Wilma Frances Ayers Harp. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Billy retired as the...

William Tucker

William Tucker

Dec 17, 2021

William Rufus Tucker, 88, of Lizella, Georgia passed away Friday, December 17, 2021. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 12 noon in Bethel Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery with military honors and masonic rites. Reverend Jerry Garner will officiate. The family will have a time of visitation on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 from...

Florene Campbell

Florene Campbell

Dec 16, 2021

Florene Laree Barfield Campbell, 89, of Byron, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021. A graveside service to honor her life will be held on Sunday, December 19, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. in Magnolia Park Cemetery. Mrs. Campbell was born on January 12, 1932, in Moultrie, Georgia to the late Thomas Jefferson Barfield, Sr. and Alice Taylor Barfield. She worked...

Benita Bean

Benita Bean

Dec 15, 2021

Benita Naomi Sanders Bean, 61 of Lizella, Georgia passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 20, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Fairhaven Funeral Home with burial at 2:00 p.m. in Asbury Cemetery in Wilkerson County. Pastor Evans Brown will officiate. The family will have a time of visitation on Sunday, December...

Royce Bledsoe

Royce Bledsoe

Dec 14, 2021

Royce Edward Bledsoe, 87, of Musella, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. The family will have a time of visitation on Friday, December 17, 2021, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Lizella Baptist Church. Funeral Services will begin at 2:00 p.m., Reverend Chris Minton will officiate. Immediately following, he will be laid to rest in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Mr....

Brenda Arnett

Brenda Arnett

Dec 13, 2021

Brenda Clampitt Arnett, 71, of Macon, passed away unexpectedly and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 13, 2021. The family will have a time of visitation on Thursday, December 16, 2021, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. at Northway Church, 5915 Zebulon Rd, Macon, Georgia, 31210. Funeral services to celebrate her life will begin at 2:00...

Barbara Campbell

Barbara Campbell

Dec 11, 2021

Barbara G. Campbell, 69, of Byron, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021. A graveside celebration of Barbara's life will be held on Tuesday, December 14, at 11:00 AM in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens with Reverend Zeke DeLaFuente officiating. Barbara was born on September 9, 1952, in Bibb County, Georgia, to the late Albert Guest and Ida Mae Land Guest....

Lillian Elaine Turner Rice

Lillian Elaine Turner Rice

Dec 9, 2021

Lillian Elaine Turner Rice, 87, of Macon, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 9, 2021. She was born in East Point, GA, on April 6, 1934 to the late Samuel Claude Turner, Sr. and Lillie Gay Short Turner. Lillian lived in Macon for the past 60+ years. Lillian was a graduate of William A. Russell High School in East Point...

Virginia Shepard

Virginia Shepard

Dec 7, 2021

Virginia Eteva Dixon Shepard, 90, of Macon, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at home surrounded by her loved ones. The family will greet friends on Saturday, December 11, 2021, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at FairHaven Funeral Home, funeral services will begin at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of FairHaven Funeral Home. Immediately following, Virginia will be laid to rest...

Pamela Arrington

Pamela Arrington

Dec 7, 2021

Pamela "Pam" Sue Crookshanks Arrington, age 65, of Lizella, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 14, at 4:00 P.M. in the FairHaven Chapel with Reverend Herbert Williams officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Pam was born on January 23, 1956 in Rainelle, West Virginia, to...

William Ward

William Ward

Dec 5, 2021

William Van Ward Jr. 84, of Byron, Georgia passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Fairhaven Funeral Home. Pastor Jim Lane will officiate. The family will have a time of visitation one hour prior to the service in the funeral home. Born...

Wornie Coleman

Wornie Coleman

Nov 27, 2021

Wornie Cecil Coleman III, 34, of Macon, Georgia passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021. A memorial gathering will be held at a later date. Born in Macon, he was a self employed handyman, being able to fix and work on anything, especially electronics. He is survived by his daughter, Kyliee Sky Coleman, father, Wornie Cecil Coleman, Jr. mother, Joi Moore...

Ronnie Cook

Ronnie Cook

Nov 26, 2021

Ronnie Stewart Cook, 67, of Macon, Georgia, Jones County, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021. A memorial gathering will be held Tuesday, November 30, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. in Fairhaven Funeral Home. Born in Macon, he was the son of the late Raymond Cook and Sarah Alley Cook. He was a retired warehouseman with Lowe Electric with...

Lowery Woodell

Lowery Woodell

Nov 21, 2021

Lowery Woodell, 80, of Macon, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Born in Jeffersonville, GA, on March 2, 1941, he was the son of the late Oma Sheppard Woodell and the late Melyear "Sam" Woodell. He attended New Haven Baptist Church. He was an excellent golfer, and was known for his quick wit...

Walter Cline

Walter Cline

Nov 20, 2021

Walter Edward "Ed" Cline, 68, of Byron, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Funeral services will be private. Ed was born on September 5, 1953, in Jacksonville, Florida. He worked 40 plus years in construction as an instrument fitter. Ed spent much of his free time working in the yard, woodworking, or grilling. He liked watching birds and spending...

Charles Craddock

Charles Craddock

Nov 20, 2021

Charles Rodney Craddock, 70, of Macon, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 20, 2021. The family will have a time of visitation on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at FairHaven Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday November 24, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of FairHaven Funeral Home with Reverend Benjamin Newberry and Danny...

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