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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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Kay Waits

Kay Waits

Oct 1, 2025

Kay Hatcher Waits, age 79, of Macon, Georgia, passed away peacefully at a local hospital surrounded by family. She was born on August 20, 1946, in Macon to the late Aaron and Doris Hatcher. Kay retired from Frito Lay , where she worked as a dedicated line worker. She was a longtime member of Southside Methodist Church and...

Frederick Branam

Frederick Branam

Oct 1, 2025

Frederick Theo Branam, age 74, of Albany, Georgia, passed away on October 1, 2025. He was born on August 8, 1951, in Albany to the late Theo and Wilma Branam. Mr. Branam was a graduate of Georgia Southwestern University and a proud member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. He built a long and respected career as an...

Billy Jones

Billy Jones

Oct 1, 2025

Billy Wayne Jones, 79, of Macon, Georgia, passed away surrounded by loved ones. He was born on October 14, 1945, in Macon, to the late Henry Grady Jones and Virginia T. Jones. Billy was a man of many talents and unique interests. A proud Eagle Scout, he carried the values of scouting throughout his life. He was a longtime...

Earl Mcglon

Earl Mcglon

Sep 29, 2025

Albert "Earl" McGlon, 85, of Macon, Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025. He was born on October 20, 1939, in Thomaston, Georgia, to the late James Richard McGlon and Minnie Mae Thigpen. Earl dedicated his career as a maintenance supervisor with Keebler, where his sharp mind and engineer's way of thinking earned the respect of many. A man...

Thomas Herndon

Thomas Herndon

Sep 26, 2025

Thomas Ray Herndon, Jr., 65, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on September 26, 2025. He was born on July 14, 1960, in Macon to the late Thomas Ray Herndon, Sr. and Florence Evelyn Vinson. Mr. Herndon built a long and dedicated career as an RV technician with Mid State RV and Camping World, where he was known for his skill,...

Leon Oswald Staines, "Red"

Leon Oswald Staines, "Red"

Sep 25, 2025

Leon Oswald Staines, "Red," 89, of Byron, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025. The family will have a time of visitation on Sunday, September 28, starting at 1:00 PM at Byron Baptist Church, with a service to honor his life starting 2:00 PM. Pastor, Bill Barnes, Pastor, Keith Patterson, and Pastor, Zeke DeLaFuente will officiate and Corey Jernigan, Mr....

Martha "Joyce" Geeslin

Martha "Joyce" Geeslin

Sep 24, 2025

Martha "Joyce" Geeslin, age 95, of Macon, GA passed away peacefully Wednesday morning on September 24, at Arlington Senior Living. Born on August 18, 1930, in Macon, GA, Joyce lived a life marked by love, grace, resilience, and devotion to family. She was known for her kind spirit, unwavering faith, sense of humor and generosity. She touched the lives of...

Katrina Smith

Katrina Smith

Sep 23, 2025

Katrina Lynne Smith, 70, of Culloden, Georgia, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. A graveside service to celebrate her life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Culloden City Cemetery, 41 Church St, Culloden, GA 31016. Family will begin receiving friends at graveside from 12:30 p.m. and following the service....

Patricia Ann Toole Newman

Patricia Ann Toole Newman

Sep 17, 2025

Patricia Ann Toole Newman, 83, of Lizella, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. The family will have a time of visitation on Monday, September 22, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at FairHaven Funeral Home. Mrs. Newman was born on June 19, 1942, in Macon, Georgia, to the late Mr. Perry Lee Toole, Jr. and Mrs. Nancy Almeda Carter...

Kendal Spears

Kendal Spears

Sep 16, 2025

Kendal Karl Spears, 74, of Macon, Georgia passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday September 20, 2025 at 2:00 pm, at Lawrence Drive Baptist Church. He was a retired fabrication technician from Brown and Williamson Tobacco Co. and was a very devoted Christian. He is preceded in death by his parents,...

Roger "Duck" Thompson

Roger "Duck" Thompson

Sep 15, 2025

Roger "Duck" Thompson, 67, went to be with his Lord on Monday, September 15, 2025. A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 19, 2025, at FairHaven Funeral Home, 4989 Mount Pleasant Church Road, Macon, Georgia, with Pastor Stephen Wood officiating. The family will greet friends for a time of visitation one...

Thomas "Tommy" Roland

Thomas "Tommy" Roland

Sep 12, 2025

Thomas "Tommy" Roland, 82, of Macon, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025. Funeral services to honor his life will be held on Tuesday, September 16, at 1:00 PM in the chapel of FairHaven Funeral Home with Pastor, Ronnie Hollis officiating. Immediately following, Mr. Roland will be laid to rest at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. The family will have a...

David Mosely

David Mosely

Sep 10, 2025

David Glenn Mosely, 75, of Macon, Georgia, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. A graveside service to honor his life will be held Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Mosely Family Cemetery off Griffin Road. The family will welcome friends for a time of visitation on Friday evening, September 12, 2025, 5:00...

Chandar Dakota Crosby

Chandar Dakota Crosby

Sep 9, 2025

Chandar Dakota Crosby, 52, of Macon, entered the gates of Heaven and was welcomed by his precious baby girl, Jordan, on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, September 13, at 12:00 PM at First Chirstian Church of the Centerville with Mr. K.C. Harris officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior...

Vickie Goodroe

Vickie Goodroe

Sep 8, 2025

Vickie Lynn Wigington Goodroe, 68, of Macon, Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 19, 1957, in Louisville, Kentucky, Vickie was known for her generous heart, unwavering dedication to others, and the power of persuasion that could light up a room. Vickie was a devoted volunteer for Kids Yule Love ,...

Reba Renee Lee Hulett

Reba Renee Lee Hulett

Sep 6, 2025

Reba Renee Lee Hulett, 65, of Macon, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 6, 2025. A celebration of her life will be held on Monday, September 15, at 4:00 PM at Porter Ellis Community Center, 5987 Houston Rd, Macon, GA 31216, with Pastor, Steve Smith officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to service time. Mrs. Hulett was...

George Levya

George Levya

Sep 3, 2025

George Everett Levya, 80, of Macon, Georgia, died at his home on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. George was born in Youngstown, Ohio on September 15, 1944, to Mary (Louchman) and John Levya.  He attended school at Frankin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania studying economics.  Afterwards he got a law degree from the University of South Carolina.  He joined the...

Robert Bell

Robert Bell

Aug 29, 2025

Robert Edward "Bobby" Bell, age 70, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on August 29, 2025. He was born on May 14, 1955, in South Bend, Indiana, to the late Robert Ira Bell and Betty Jean (Young) Bell of Fitzgerald, Georgia.

Bobby grew up in Macon, where he attended Jessie Rice Elementary School and Willingham High...

Marvin Stripling

Marvin Stripling

Aug 29, 2025

Marvin Howard Stripling, 87, of Macon, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 29, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Services to celebrate his life may be held at a later date. Born on March 10, 1938, in Macon, Georgia, Marvin embraced life with a joyful spirit and an ever-present smile. He had a deep love for Georgia...

Mike Simpson

Mike Simpson

Aug 28, 2025

David Michael Simpson, 69, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2025 in Knoxville, Georgia. All services are private. Friends may sign the online registry at www.fairhavenmacon.com. FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services has the honor of being entrusted with arrangements.

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