Obituaries

Sheila Vaughn
Oct 21, 2017
Sheila Vaughn, 67, died on Saturday, October 21, 2017. The Family and friends will gather for a reception at Hart's at the Cupola, 6324 Peake Road, from 5:00PM to 7:00PM on Monday, October 23, 2017. Ms. Vaughn was a Master Cosmetologist serving her community for over 40 years cutting men's and boys' hair. She was born in Macon to...
David Anthony Keys, Sr.
Oct 20, 2017
David Anthony (Tony) Keys, Sr. 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 20, 2017 at Coliseum Medical Center in Macon, GA. He was born on March 29, 1943 in Cartersville, GA to Lawrence and Lassie Keys who preceded him in death. He was a devoted brother to Donald, Larry and the late Noble Keys. Mr. Keys...
Jane Hogan Stewart
Oct 20, 2017
Jane Stewart passed away peacefully on October 20, 2017. Jane was born to Martha Eugenia Cole Hogan and Jasper Hogan in Macon, Georgia. Jane graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Georgia, and loved being a chemistry professor at Wesleyan College until she married Frank in 1950. She spent most of her adult life on Monte Sano in...
Randall "Randy" Burnette
Oct 20, 2017
Randall Lee Burnette Sr., born August 8, 1951, passed away Friday morning, October 20, 2017 as he lost his battle to cancer. The family will greet friends at his son's home address on Thursday, October 26, 2017 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm located at 117 Tee Dr. Forsyth, Ga. 31029. Randy Burnette is predeceased by his father, Roy F....
Christi Webb
Oct 20, 2017
Josie Christiana "Christi" Webb, 64, died Friday, October 20, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Monday, October 23, 2017 at Elam Baptist Church with the Reverend Gary Thomas officiating. Burial will be private at Green Roberts Cemetery. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Donations may be made to Elam...

Gilbert Julian Bateman
Oct 19, 2017
Gilbert Julian Bateman, age 70, of 641 Old Lundy Road died on October 19, 2017 after a long battle of cancer. He was born on September 14, 1947 in Macon, Georgia to Mr. and Mrs. Julian H. Bateman. He attended Lanier High School and Georgia Tech. He served during the Vietnam War as a radar man in the U.S....
James Joseph Perez
Oct 18, 2017
James Joseph Perez, of Macon, passed away October 18, 2017. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2017, at 2:00PM, at Macon Memorial Park. The Reverends Carl Wright and Micah Carr will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Angela Huff Helms, P.O. Box 3821, Macon, GA 31205-3821, to assist...
Charlie Watts
Oct 16, 2017
Charlie Watts, 91, of Macon, passed away Monday, October 16, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, October 19, 2017 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, with Pastor Robbie Jones officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the funeral service at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tabernacle Baptist Church,...
Charles Edward Butler
Oct 16, 2017
Charles Edward Butler, 89, died October 16, 2017. He was born in Memphis TN on March 8, 1928 and grew up in Knoxville. After high school he served in the Marines. Following his time in the service, he attended University of Tennessee receiving his Bachelor's Degree. He went to work as an auditor for Kraft Foods, covering the United...
Leah Tinsley
Oct 13, 2017
Leah J. Tinsley, known to most as "Aunt Honey", passed away peacefully after a brief illness, October 13, 2017. Leah was of Lutheran Faith. Funeral services will be held on October 23, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Hart's Mortuary on Cherry St., in the Chapel with Rev. Todd Hamlin officiating. The family will greet friends on October 22, 2017...

Leah J. "Honey" Tinsley
Oct 13, 2017
Leah J. Tinsley, known to most as "Aunt Honey", passed away peacefully after a brief illness, October 13, 2017. Leah was of Lutheran Faith. Funeral services will be held on October 23, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Hart's Mortuary on Cherry St., in the Chapel with Rev. Todd Hamlin officiating. The family will greet friends on October 22, 2017...
Dr. Ranjit Sinha
Oct 13, 2017
Ranjit Sinha M.D., Fellow Royal College of Physicians (Canada), 85, of Eastman, GA passed away on October 13, 2017. Dr. Sinha was born in the state of Bihar, India to the late Bipin P. Saran and Dhanoo Prasad. He graduated from Patna Medical School in 1956 and received his M.B.B.S degree. He then completed his internship in pediatrics and...
John Allan Burkhalter
Oct 12, 2017
John Allan Burkhalter, 65, of Macon, passed away October 12, 2017. Services will be held Sunday, October 15, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 7015 Rivoli Road, Macon, Georgia with Reverend Andy Oxford officiating. The family will greet friends immediately following the service. The family may be contacted at their home, 138 Dumbarton Drive, Macon, GA...
Lamar Crews
Oct 10, 2017
Lamar Crews, 68, of Macon, passed away October 10, 2017. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 13, 2017 at 11:00 am at Hart's at the Cupola, 6324 Peake Road, Macon, Georgia 31210. Graveside services will follow at 1:00 pm at Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville, Georgia. Family will receive friends Thursday, October 12, 2017 from 6:00 pm...
Elizabeth "Betsy" Barker Mccaskill
Oct 5, 2017
Elizabeth "Betsy" Barker McCaskill, a long-time resident of Macon, Georgia, died peacefully Thursday the 5th of October at the age of 99. She made her home at Morningside Assisted Living for the past 12 years and the family appreciates the love and kindness shown by friends and staff over the span of her years there. A memorial service will...
J. Michael (Mike) Myers
Oct 5, 2017
J. Michael (Mike) Myers, 77, of Macon, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 5, 2017. He was a longtime coach and teacher in public schools in Florida and Georgia. Born in New Martinsville, West Virginia, he served in the U.S. Army. He later attended West Virginia State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education...
Karen Rebecca Clifton
Oct 3, 2017
Karen Rebecca Clifton, 78, of Macon, passed away October 3, 2017. Celebration of Life service will be held Friday, October 6, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Martha Bowman Memorial United Methodist Church with Reverend Tim Steffen and Dr. John Horton officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Martha Bowman Memorial United Methodist Church, 500 Bass Road,...
Melissa Ann "Missy" Belknap-Allen
Oct 3, 2017
Melissa Ann "Missy" Belknap-Allen, 53, of Lizella, passed away October 3, 2017. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, October 7, 2017 at 3:00 PM at Hart's at the Cupola, 6324 Peake Road, Macon, Georgia 31210 with Reverend Peter Gibson and Reverend Curtis Singleton officiating. Missy had a great love for animals and nature. She was the...

Ron Dulong
Oct 1, 2017
Ron DuLong passed away on October 1, 2017 after a short hospital stay. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 6, 2017, 11 AM at Encounter Church. The family will greet friends one-hour prior to the service. The Reverend Caleb Newberry will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Celebrate Recovery C/O Encounter Church,...
Frances Johnston Walker
Sep 30, 2017
Frances Johnston Walker passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, October 3, 2017, 2:00 PM, at Riverside United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held one-hour prior in the Gathering Place of Riverside United Methodist Church. The Reverend Chip Strickland will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Riverside United Methodist...