Obituaries
Carroll Franklin Hanse III
Oct 31, 2025
Carroll Franklin Hanse III, 75, of Macon passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025. Funeral services will be private. In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association (diabetes.org).
Mr. Hanse was born in Macon to the late Carroll Franklin Hanse Jr. and Bobbie Ann Malloy Hanse. He retired from the Macon-Bibb Fire Department with 29 years...
Lowell W. Belk
Oct 30, 2025
Lowell W. Belk, 88, passed away on October 30, 2025. The family will greet friends from 5PM to 7PM on Monday, November 3rd at Hart’s at the Cupola. Funeral services will be held at Philadelphia United Methodist Church, 156 Philadelphia Drive, McDonough, Ga. November 4th at 11 AM. Burial will follow at Philadelphia Methodist Church Cemetery in McDonough, Georgia.
He graduated...
Milton "Mickey" Burts Pope, Sr.
Oct 28, 2025
Milton Burts Pope, Sr., born May 13, 1932, in Dublin, Georgia, passed away at his home in Macon, Georgia, on October 28, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gen. and Mrs. C. Flannery Pope, Sr., his brother, Lt. Col. Charles F. Pope, Jr., and his grandson Mitchell Pope. He is survived by his beloved wife of sixty-six...
Betty Jo Shaw
Oct 27, 2025
Mrs. Betty Jo Shaw, daughter of the late Gid Lee Smith and late Vivian Louise Smith, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 27, 2025, after a long battle with dementia and cancer. Born in 1935, Mrs. Shaw recently celebrated her 90th birthday with family and friends. She was married for 64 years to Jerry Jackson Shaw, who passed...
Robert Joel Harrington
Oct 25, 2025
Robert Joel Harrington entered the presence of his Savior October 25, 2025, surrounded by his family. Funeral services for Bob will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 11:00am, in the Chapel of Hart's Mortuary on Cherry Street, with Pastor Lewis Cooper officiating. The family will greet friends for a time of visitation from 10:30am to 11:00am, before the service.
Bob...
Grace Carolyn Myers
Oct 23, 2025
Grace Carolyn Myers, affectionately known to many as Nonnie, passed away on October 23, 2025, at age 72. Born September 20, 1953, in Laurinburg, North Carolina, where she was raised and attended Scotland County High School.
Grace was a dedicated sister, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed cleaning houses, sitting on the porch, and spending time with family.
She is survived by her...
Jim & Betsy Abbott
Oct 22, 2025
James Edward "Jim" Abbott & Sara Benita "Betsy" Bales Abbott
[Eatonton, Georgia] –James Edward "Jim" Abbott, 83, and Sara Benita "Betsy" Bales Abbott, 81, passed away together on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Married for 60 years, they were a cornerstone of their community and the loving center of their family.
Jim, born August 15, 1942, was a native of Indiana. He was...
Charles Hadden “Chuck” Baker
Oct 22, 2025
Charles Hadden “Chuck” Baker was born in Macon, GA on February 25, 1959, and died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on October 22, 2025, at the age of 66, after a heroic battle with ALS. Chuck lived his life fully as a proud Husband, Father, Christian and Patriot, headstrong in his beliefs, yet compassionate and loving to...
Ann Kite Hall
Oct 22, 2025
Ann Kite Hall was born Marion Ann Kite on November 8, 1942, and died peacefully at home surrounded by loving family on October 22, 2025, at the age of 82. She lived a life marked by compassion, strength, and deep devotion to her family.
Ann’s early schooling was at Alexander III and A.L. Miller High School. She was a graduate of...
Jessie Fischer Moinuddin
Oct 19, 2025
Jessie Fischer Moinuddin, Ph.D, Biochemist/Nutritionist/Poet/Memoirist, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025
Born March 28, 1926, in Cleveland, Ohio. Educated in the public schools of Euclid, Ohio: graduated from Shore High School in 1943. Attended The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio: received the degrees of B.Sc. in Agriculture in 1947, M.Sc. 1948, Ph.D. and Agricultural Biochemistry (Specialty, Nutrition) 1951. She...
Elton "Bubber" Adams
Oct 17, 2025
Elton “Bubber” Adams passed away at his home on October 17, 2025, following an extended illness. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Macon Memorial Park Cemetery with the Reverend Gary Abbott officiating.
Mr. Adams was born in Macon, Georgia on December 13, 1944, to Kathleen Heyser Bush and Elton Mathis Adams Jr....
George McGregor "Greg" Jordan, Jr.
Oct 16, 2025
George McGregor “Greg” Jordan Jr., 81, passed away suddenly, but peacefully, on October 16, 2025, in North Carolina while on vacation with his wife and his dearest and oldest friends.
Greg lived his life with curiosity, humor, and a love of good conversation. After graduating in 1961 from Lanier High School, he attended the U.S. Naval Academy before graduating from the...
Barbara Ann Crawford Clay
Oct 14, 2025
Barbara Ann Crawford Clay, 93, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Services will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 11:00 AM, in the chapel at First Presbyterian Church of Macon, with her son Crawford Clay officiating. The burial will be private at Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Middle...
Myrtle Lou Redding Wells
Oct 13, 2025
Mrs. Myrtle Lou Redding Wells passed away on October 13, 2025. She was 98 years old. She was the daughter of William Riley and Delilah Graham Redding. She was a native Georgian, living most of her life in Macon.
Mrs. Wells was predeceased by her husband, T.J. “Jack” Wells; son and daughter-in-law, Thomas W. Wells and Brenda Smith Wells; and sisters,...
Stacy Lynn Timbrook Hinson
Oct 11, 2025
On September 12, 1964, God blessed the world with Stacy Lynn Timbrook, a vessel of love and light. Stacy was born in Buffalo, New York. Her family soon moved to Wheeling, West Virginia. During these formative years, she was nurtured by loving parents (Bob and Jo Ann Timbrook), close on the heels of protective brothers (Bob, Jr. and Jeff), and...
Bobby Joe Myhan
Oct 3, 2025
Bobby Joe Myhan, 75, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Friday October 3, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of faith, teaching, and devotion to the Lord Jesus Christ.
Born on January 23, 1950, Bobby served in the United States Marine Corps, where his life was forever changed in 1974. While stationed with fellow Marines, he was often seen reading his Bible...
Myra Ruth Barfield
Oct 3, 2025
Myra Ruth Barfield, 78, of Eatonton, Georgia, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025. The memorial service and celebration of life will be held at 12:00 noon October 25, 2025, at her home 112 North Bream Court, Eatonton, GA.
Mrs. Barfield was born in Macon, Georgia on June 3, 1947, to the late Raymond and Lula Fowler. She dedicated over 20...
Sandra Willis Mason
Oct 3, 2025
Sandra Willis Mason, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, was called to her heavenly home on October 3, 2025. Sandra was born November 6, 1953, in Macon, Ga to Evelyn and Riley Willis, who have preceded her in death. She is survived by her devoted husband of 49 years, Ken Mason; her two daughters, Cassandra Bell (Andy) and Melissa Truluck...
Joe Walker “Jay” Lasseter, Jr.
Sep 30, 2025
Joe Walker “Jay” Lasseter, Jr., 62, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, October 3, 2025, in the Chapel of Hart’s at the Cupola, with the Reverend Bob Moon officiating. The family will greet friends following the service.
Son of the late Joe Walker Lasseter, Sr. and...
Johnny Louis Senn
Sep 29, 2025
Johnny Louis Senn, 78, of Macon, passed away Monday, September 29, 2025. Johnny was born January 25, 1947, in Kingston, Alabama, to the late Johnny David and Charity Senn. Funeral services will be held, 2:00PM, Saturday October 4, 2025, at Harts Mortuary Jones County Chapel, 307 Pecan Lane, Gray, Georgia. Burial will follow at Middle Georgia Memory Gardens. The family...








