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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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Catherine Marchman

Catherine Marchman

Aug 21, 2021

Catherine Mae Lamb Marchman, 82, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, August 21, 2021. One of nine children, Catherine was born May 21,1939, in Macon, to the late Orie Ione Brown Lamb and James Clarence Lamb. Catherine grew up in Macon and was a 1957 graduate of Miller High School. She was married to her high school...

Charles Spillers

Charles Spillers

Aug 20, 2021

If you are reading this, I must be dead; bummer! But don't weep for me, I have had a mostly wonderful, long life, full of adventure and love. I've had many hobbies SCUBA, motorcycling & HAMM Radio K4DRJ . Through these I met many valued friends. I leave my wonderful, loving family: De'Ron Rogers, my only child and all her...

Robert Turner

Robert Turner

Aug 20, 2021

Robert "Bob" Lewis Turner, 65, of Lizella, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021. A celebration of Bob's life will be held on Saturday, August 28, at 1:00 PM at Pleasant Hill Congregational Christian Church, in Roberta, Georgia. Pastor Russell Whitehurst will officiate. Bob was born on October 5, 1955, in Macon, Georgia, to the late Lewis B. "Cotton" Turner...

Frances Ray

Frances Ray

Aug 20, 2021

Frances Louise Stokes Ray, 92, of Macon, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, September 2, at 11:00 AM in New Elim Baptist Church Cemetery. Ms. Ray was born on November 9, 1928, in Macon, Georgia, to the late Edgar Weldon Stokes and Frances Irene Harper Stokes. Ms. Ray was preceded in...

Tina Buford

Tina Buford

Aug 16, 2021

Tina Macon Buford, 64, went to her heavenly home on August 16, 2021. An outdoor celebration of her life will be held Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Riverside United Methodist Church. Social distancing and masks are encouraged. Tina was born on January 16, 1957 in Statesboro, Georgia. She graduated from Wichita Falls High School in Wichita Falls,...

Randel Anderson

Randel Anderson

Aug 16, 2021

Randel Anderson, or "Bubba" as he was affectionately known by his loved ones and friends, 81, of Macon, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021. A graveside service to celebrate his life will be held on Friday, August 20, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. in Riverside Cemetery. Randel was born on February 15, 1940, in Glenwood, Georgia, to the late Leroy...

Robert Small

Robert Small

Aug 16, 2021

Robert Hazelhurst Small, Jr. "Dutch" 65, of Macon, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021. A graveside service to celebrate his life will be held on Monday, August 23, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in Lizella Baptist Church Cemetery. Robert was born on June 15, 1956, in Gray, Georgia to the late Robert Hazelhurst Small, Sr. and Irene Craft Small. He...

James Harrington

James Harrington

Aug 16, 2021

James Hamilton Harrington, 81, of Byron, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021. The family will have a time of visitation to greet friends on Thursday, August 19, 2021 from 12:00-1:30 p.m. at FairHaven Funeral Home before making their way to Glen Haven Memorial Gardens for a graveside service to begin at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Grover Jewel will officiate. James...

Roger Sutherland

Roger Sutherland

Aug 15, 2021

Roger Dale Sutherland, 76, of Milledgeville, Georgia passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021. Funeral services will be private. Born in Orange County, Florida, he was the son of the late Ed Sutherland and Minnie Thelma Cowan Sutherland. He was a retired lineman with Georgia Power Company with 31 years of service and was a Korean War veteran serving in the...

William Simonton

William Simonton

Aug 9, 2021

William Thomas Simonton, 84, of Macon, GA, died August 9, 2021 at Coliseum Medical Center. Funeral services will be held on August 16,at 11:00 am with a visitation one hour prior in the chapel of Vineville Baptist Church in Macon Georgia. Mr.Simonton will be laid to rest in Riverside Cemetery. He was born August 31, 1936 in Griffin, GA to...

James Stokes

James Stokes

Aug 9, 2021

James Edward Stokes, entered into his eternal glory on August 9, 2021. He was born in Byron, GA on September 21, 1936 to James Preston Stokes and Gertrude Shropshire Stokes. A celebration of life will be held on August 13, 2021 at Porterfield Baptist Church at 2:00 pm with Bill Hardy and Bob Hamilton officiating. The family will greet friends...

Tommy Dorsey

Tommy Dorsey

Aug 8, 2021

Tommy Dorsey, 61, of Lizella, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Sunday, August 8, 2021. The family will have a time of visitation on Thursday, August 12, 2021 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Fairhaven Funeral Home, and Friday August 13, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Lizella Baptist Church. Funeral Services will be held Friday, August 13, 2021...

Edith Vinson Harrell

Edith Vinson Harrell

Aug 8, 2021

Edith Vinson Harrell, 79, of Jeffersonville, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 12, at 11:00 AM in the chapel of FairHaven Funeral Home. Immediately following, Ms. Harrell will be laid to rest in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will have a time of visitation on Wednesday, August 11, from 6:00 PM until...

Morion Mcleod

Morion Mcleod

Aug 6, 2021

Morion Gladys McLeod, 87, of Macon, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021, at home after a lengthy illness. A graveside service will be held on Monday, August 9, at 11:00 AM in Rose Hill Cemetery, with the Reverend Robbie Shepard officiating. Morion was born on April 10, 1934, in Bronwood, Georgia, to the late Daniel Luther McLeod and Mozelle...

William Bean

William Bean

Aug 6, 2021

William Alford Bean, 65, of Roberta, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 10, at 11:00 AM in the chapel of FairHaven Funeral Home. Following the service, Mr. Bean will be laid to rest at 2:00 PM in Asbury Cemetery in Gordon, Georgia. The family will...

Alma Smith

Alma Smith

Aug 1, 2021

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Lois Lloyd

Lois Lloyd

Jul 31, 2021

Lois Marie Evans Lloyd, 82, of Byron, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021. A memorial service celebrating Mrs. Lloyd's life will be held on a later date. Mrs. Lloyd was born on May 5, 1939, in Macon, Georgia to the late James Garner Evans and Thelma Irene Caldwell Evans. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Mrs. Lloyd...

Catherine Hill

Catherine Hill

Jul 28, 2021

Catherine Rose Clark Hill, 65, of Macon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. Cat was born on September 15, 1955 in Macon, Georgia to Robert Leo Clark, Sr. and Carol Anne Kearney Franks. She was previously employed by Youmans Chevrolet where she worked in accounts payable. In her younger years, Cat loved to travel, taking road trips with...

Walter Defore

Walter Defore

Jul 25, 2021

Walter Milton DeFore, Jr. "Sonny", 70, of Byron, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, July 25, 2021. The family will have a time of visitation on Thursday, July 29, 2021 from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. at FairHaven Funeral Home. The funeral service to celebrate his life will be held on Friday, July 30, 2021 at...

William Childs

William Childs

Jul 24, 2021

A dearly beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, William Michael Childs passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at Atrium Health Navicent. He was 22 years old. A middle Georgia native, Will was born on March 11, 1999, in Macon, Georgia. He was the son of Jeannie Kimsey Childs and Michael D. Childs. With a strong work ethic and...

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