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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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Joyce Bray

Joyce Bray

Dec 1, 2020

Joyce Laverne Irby Bray, 75, of Byron, Georgia passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at the Faith Tabernacle in Byron. Burial will follow in the Byron City Cemetery. Pastor David Yancey and Joseph Yancey will officiate. The family will have a time of visitation on Saturday, December 5,...

Marcos Varela

Marcos Varela

Dec 1, 2020

Marcos Nava Varela, 66, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on December 1, 2020. The family will have a private memorial service at First Baptist Church of Christ, Macon, on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at 11:00 am. There will also be a memorial service at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, Macon, on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at 7:00 pm, and also...

Walter Raleigh

Walter Raleigh

Nov 29, 2020

Walter Edward Raleigh, 80, of Macon, GA passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Private Funeral Services will be officiated by Reverend Jimmy Corbitt. Burial will follow in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Due to COVID, there will be no visitation. A recording of the service may be found on Facebook at FairHaven Funeral Home-Macon late Friday afternoon. Walter...

Pamela Candler

Pamela Candler

Nov 25, 2020

Pamela Noyes Candler, 75, of Macon, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. A memorial service will be held in the future when circumstances allow her friends and family to safely gather to celebrate her life. Mrs. Candler was born on May 31, 1945, in Ft. Sill, Lawton, Oklahoma to the late Col. Melville Noyes and Ruth Babcock Noyes. Pam...

Woodro Josey

Woodro Josey

Nov 21, 2020

Woodro Josey, 79, of Byron passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, November 21, 2020. A graveside service to celebrate his life will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 12:00 noon in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. For those unable to attend the service, it will be streamed live on Facebook at FairHaven Funeral Home- Macon. Woodro was...

Patricia Long

Patricia Long

Nov 17, 2020

Patricia Long, 83, of Macon, passed away on November 17, 2020. A graveside service to celebrate her life will be held on Monday, November 23, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Long was born on September 18, 1937 to the late Johnny and Linette Thompson. She worked the majority of her life for the Department...

Virgil Bryant

Virgil Bryant

Nov 16, 2020

Virgil Lee Bryant, 90, of Byron, Georgia, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 16, 2020. The family will have a time of visitation to greet friends on Sunday, November 22, 2020 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at FairHaven Funeral Home, 4989 Mt. Pleasant Church Rd, Macon, Georgia, 31216. Graveside Services will be held on Monday, November 23,...

Ewell Johns

Ewell Johns

Nov 12, 2020

Ewell Colllins Johns, 101, of Macon, Georgia passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020. A graveside service will be held at 3 pm, Sunday, November 15, 2020 in New Elim Baptist Church Cemetery. Reverend Johnny Baggett will officiate. A visitation will be held Sunday, November 15, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. until service time in the church. The service will be livestreamed...

Kendrick Hughes

Kendrick Hughes

Nov 12, 2020

Kendrick Neal Hughes, 64, of Macon, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. Services will be held at a later date. Mr. Hughes was born on May 19, 1956 in Macon, Georgia to the late James and Marie Hughes. He was an extremely hard-working man who worked for over 46 years in Upholstery, working at Fred Jones Upholstery. He...

Ella Garrett

Ella Garrett

Nov 10, 2020

Ella Middleton Garrett, 76, of Lizella, GA, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at the home of her daughter in Wildwood, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emmett & Jewel Middleton, husband, Jimmie Garrett, daughter, Jill Garrett, grandson, Andrew Cooper, great-granddaughter, Katie Smith, brothers, David & Robert Middleton, & sister, Margaret Calhoun. Survivors include her loving...

Charles Hortman

Charles Hortman

Nov 9, 2020

Charles Joseph Hortman, Sr., 88, of Byron, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Mr. Hortman was born on September 8, 1932, in Roberta, Georgia, to the late Oliver and Allie Giles. He proudly served our country in the United States Navy, and worked all his life as a...

Thomas Sanders

Thomas Sanders

Nov 5, 2020

Thomas Milton Sanders, 83, of Macon, died on November 5, 2020 at his residence. A graveside service to honor his life will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Mr. Sanders was born on August 28,1937 in Macon, Georgia. He was a 1956 graduate of Lanier High School. After graduation he attended...

Pamela Gunnels

Pamela Gunnels

Nov 5, 2020

Pamela Irene Gunnels, 59, of Macon, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Monday, November 9, 2020 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at FairHaven Funeral Home. Pamela was born on January 20, 1961 in Aurora, Colorado to the late Harvey Gunnels, Sr. and Dorothy Hobbs Gunnels. Pamela was a tenacious woman who...

Derrick Stephens

Derrick Stephens

Nov 4, 2020

Mr. Derrick Lee Stephens, 62, of Byron, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. A graveside service will be held on Friday, November 6, at 11:00 AM in Macon Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will greet friends on Thursday, November 5, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at FairHaven Funeral Home. Due to COVID-19, masks will be required and social...

Edwin Colt Farris

Edwin Colt Farris

Nov 3, 2020

Edwin Colt Farris, infant son of Nick and Kaitlyn Farris, passed away on November 3, 2020. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, November 6, 2020 at Lizella Baptist Church at 3:00 p.m. Reverend Chris Minton and Reverend Rick Parsons will officiate. Immediately following the service, Colt will be laid to rest in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Colt is survived...

Charlie Sheffield

Charlie Sheffield

Nov 3, 2020

Charlie Wayne Sheffield, 68 of Macon, Georgia passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Services will be private. Born in Macon Georgia, he was the son of the late William and Opal Culpepper Sheffield. He was a retired over the road truck driver and of the Jehovah Witness faith. Mr. Sheffield is proceeded in death by his sister Regina. He is...

Walter Leverette

Walter Leverette

Nov 2, 2020

Walter Martin Leverette, 58, of Macon, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 5, at 1:00 PM in Centerville Cemetery. The family will greet friends on Wednesday, November 4, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at FairHaven Funeral Home. Due to COVID-19, masks will be required and social distancing will be...

William Guy

William Guy

Oct 27, 2020

William Earl "Buddy" Guy Jr. 62, of Macon, Georgia passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020. A private family gathering was held on Saturday, October 31, 2020. Born in Macon, he was the son of Patricia Scarbrough Guy and the late William Earl Guy Sr. He was a retired Navy veteran with 22 years of service. He is survived by his...

Charles Garrett

Charles Garrett

Oct 27, 2020

Charles Edward Garrett, CMSgt. (Ret): 89, of Macon, Georgia passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020. A graveside service will be held Friday, October 30, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Reverend Randy Darnell will officiate. Born in Macon, he was the son of the late George C. Garrett and Thelma Thomas Garrett. He was the husband of...

Thomas Yates

Thomas Yates

Oct 27, 2020

Thomas Dewit Yates, Sr. 81, of Macon, Georgia passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in the Journey Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will have a time of visitation in the church from 1:00 p.m. till service time. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, he...

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