Bonnie Lee Parker, 52, of Macon, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023.   Bonnie was the former director of the library at Mercer University.  Her many interests included shopping, listening to music, sightseeing, antiquing, and hiking.  Bonnie was especially known for loving chickens. Bonnie is survived by her mother, Gloria Price Parker of Macon; father, William T. Parker of Altoona, Alabama; brothers, Steven Parker (Michelle) of Madison, Alabama, and David Parker of Macon;...

Our beloved father, Robert O. Swift, passed away peacefully at his home in Austin, Texas on November 28, 2023, at the age of 93. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Anita Drinnon Swift, and his sister, Evelyn Swift Rosenberg. He was born in Savannah, GA on August 27, 1930 and grew up in Macon and attended Lanier High School for Boys. He had a lifelong passion for golf, and he loved to speak about it. Robert and Anita first met and bonded over their mutual appreciation for...

Mr. Karie Lee Brown, 60, of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023.  Funeral services will be at Dames Ferry Baptist Church in Jones County, Georgia, December 4, 2023, at 11:00AM, with the Reverend Randy Wilkes officiating.  Burial at Dames Ferry Baptist Church Cemetery will follow the service.  The family will greet friends at Hart’s Mortuary Jones County Chapel, Sunday, December 3, 2023, from 4:00PM to 6:00PM. Mr. Brown’s family has...

Catharine Burns Liles, 79, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023.  The family will greet friends from 5PM to 7PM Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Hart’s Mortuary on Cherry Street.  A memorial service will be held Friday, December 1, 2023, at 1PM at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, with the Reverend Bryan Hinson officiating.  Burial will follow the service at Riverside Cemetery. Daughter of the late James Derry Burns and Hazel Holmes Burns, Catharine...

Jane Elizabeth Lynn Templeman died on November 26, 2023, after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Cagle and Jessie Lynn of Fayetteville, NC. After graduating from high school, Jane attended beauty school and worked as a beautician. In later years she began a vocation as a teacher’s aide and computer specialist in primary education in the Cumberland County School System in Fayetteville. After working at Raleigh Road Elementary, she moved to Warrenwood Elementary, where she...

Mr. Brian K. Powell, 45, of Macon, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023.  A visitation will be held at Bradley Baptist Church, Thursday, November 30, 2023, at 6:00PM, with the memorial service to follow at 7:00PM, with the Reverend Steve Johnson officiating.  Brian was born in Macon, and attended Union Elementary School, Miller Middle School, and later graduated from Central High School in 1996.  Brian loved the game of baseball and played ball for nearly his whole...

Kathryn Marie Parish, also known as Pretty Pretty, passed away November 24, 2023, in Macon, GA, at the age of 27. She was born on December 5, 1995. Kathryn was a loving mother and wife who had a heart full of unconditional love. Her presence would light up any room, and her infectious charm and wit would captivate everyone around her. She had a wonderful sense of humor and was well known for her intelligence and beauty. A celebration of her life will be at First Baptist Church of...

Dr. John Felix Mash Jr., D.D.S., 80, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023.  A private graveside service will be held at Macon Memorial Park. Dr. John Felix Mash Jr. was born in Macon, Georgia, on October 5, 1943; and was the only child of Lora Ivolene Nolan Mash and John Felix Mash, Sr. He was the top scholastic graduate in his 1961 class at Lanier Senior High School for Boys.  He was ROTC highest ranked officer, Lt. Cadet Colonel. Dr. Mash also attended...

Robert Allen "Bob" Berlin, passed away on November 22, 2023, at the age of 84 in Macon, Georgia. Born to the late Harold Chester and Betty Jaffe Berlin on September 4, 1939, in Passaic, New Jersey. Ever the student, he began his higher education journey early, enrolling at Vanderbilt University at just 15 years old. Bob's exceptional intellect led him down an illustrious path within the legal realm. He graduated to become a respected attorney and eventually a senior partner at...

Mr. John Zenon Chrabuszcz, III, 23, of Macon, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023.  Funeral services will be at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church, Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 1:00PM, with Father John Johnson officiating.  The family will greet friends at Hart’s Mortuary Chapel at the Cupola, Friday, December 1, 2023 from 4:00PM to 7:00PM. Johnny was born in Middletown, New York, and graduated from Tattnall Square Academy.  An all-around athlete, he played...