Obituaries

Stephen  Harris Leaptrot

Stephen Harris Leaptrot

Jul 11, 2017

Steve Harris Leaptrot, born January 7, 1945, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Services will be private. The family will greet friends on Saturday, July 15, 2017 from 2:00PM until 4:00PM at Hart's Mortuary, 765 Cherry Street. Mr. Leaptrot graduated from Lanier High School in Macon in 1963. He received an associate degree from South Georgia College and...

Donald  Lamont Johstono,  Sr.

Donald Lamont Johstono, Sr.

Jul 9, 2017

Mr. Donald Lamont Johstono, Sr. went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, July 9, 2017 following a brief illness. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 11:00AM at Riverside United Methodist Church with the Reverend Chip Strickland officiating. A visitation will be held one hour before the service. In lieu of...

Sandra  Ricks Worsham

Sandra Ricks Worsham

Jul 9, 2017

Sandra Ricks Worsham was led by her guardian angel to her heavenly home on Sunday, July 9, 2017. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at 11:00AM at Hart's Mortuary at the Cupola, 6324 Peake Road, Macon, GA 31210. Reverend Scott Beasley and Julie King will be officiating with burial following at Riverside Cemetery....

Doyle  Clinton Middlebrooks

Doyle Clinton Middlebrooks

Jul 6, 2017

Rev. Middlebrooks, most recently of Lilburn, Georgia, aged 96, passed into the presence of his Savior July 6, 2017. Rev. Middlebrooks was born in Jack County, Texas, April 3, 1921, the first son of late Columbus and Leona Middlebrooks of Jacksboro, Texas. He graduated from Perrin High School, Perrin, Texas in 1939, Weatherford (Junior) College, Weatherford, Texas in 1941,...

Ricky  Guinn Hancock

Ricky Guinn Hancock

Jul 5, 2017

Ricky Guinn Hancock, 62, was born January 10th, 1955, in Copperhill, Tennessee. On Wednesday, July 5, 2017, with family by his side, Ricky was called home to be with the Lord. Ricky was educated in Jones County Schools and took continuing education courses at Georgia Tech. He was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corp and began a...

Gloria  Thornton Orr

Gloria Thornton Orr

Jul 3, 2017

Gloria Thornton Orr, 90, died July 3, 2017 at her home. She was a resident of Carlyle Place. A Memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Vineville United Methodist Church with the Dr. Marcus Tripp and Dr. Jimmy Asbell officiating. A visitation will be held immediately after the service with a private...

Joyce Bowers

Joyce Bowers

Jun 29, 2017

Joyce Bowers, 90, of Macon died June 29, 2017 at her residence. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 7, 2017 at 1:00PM at Hart's Mortuary at the Cupola, 6324 Peake Road, Macon, Georgia 31210. A visitation following the service and burial to follow at Rose Hill. In lieu of flowers, please donate to The Methodist Home,...

Majorie  Ann Burress

Majorie Ann Burress

Jun 29, 2017

Mrs. Marjorie Ann Lowe Burress of Macon, Georgia, born January 31, 1923 in Jones County Georgia, passed away June 29, 2017. Services will be held Monday, July 3, 2017 at 3:00 pm at Hart's at the Cupola, 6324 Peake Road, Macon, Georgia. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will be private in Riverside...

Kimberly  Elaine Wilson

Kimberly Elaine Wilson

Jun 27, 2017

Kimberly Elaine (Bray) Wilson, age 63, of Macon, Georgia passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, July 10, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Plentitude Baptist Church, located at 145 Plentitude Church Rd, Gray, GA 31032, with Pastor Tommy Freeman officiating. She was predeceased by her parents, Gerald Marlin Bray and Emily Irene...

Troy "Boo" Shelton Ashley,  Jr.

Troy "Boo" Shelton Ashley, Jr.

Jun 25, 2017

Troy Shelton Ashley, Jr. passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2017. Funeral services will be held at Union Chapel Evangelistic Church on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at 2:00PM with the Reverend William Lowe officiating and burial following at Jim Wood Cemetery. A visitation will be held at Hart's Mortuary downtown on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 from 6:00PM-8:00PM. Troy is...

Billy  Walker Jones

Billy Walker Jones

Jun 25, 2017

Billy Walker Jones, 91, went to be with his Lord on June 25, 2017. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 10:00 AM at Stone Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Dry Branch. Reverend Fred Evers will officiate. Donations may be made to Stone Creek Baptist Church, 854 Riggins Mill Rd, Dry Branch, Georgia, GA 31020....

Richard  "Dick" Wilson

Richard "Dick" Wilson

Jun 23, 2017

Beloved brother, husband, father, and grandfather, Richard "Dick" Wilson peacefully passed away on June 23, 2017, after a lengthy illness. As our hearts hurt for his presence here, peace is found in the knowledge that his battle is over and his victory has been won. Dick was born in New Albany, Indiana, to Sam and Mary Wilson. He graduated...

Elizabeth Thomas

Elizabeth Thomas

Jun 22, 2017

Graveside services for Elizabeth Evans Funderburke Thomas, of Fort Valley will be held on Monday, June 26, 2017 at 10:00AM at Riverside Cemetery (main gate). The family will receive friends following the service and can be contacted at the home of Charles and Mary Bartlett, 31 Mockingbird Lane, Fort Valley, GA 31030, or at the home of JoBeth and...

Edna Daniels "Gran" Wilkes

Edna Daniels "Gran" Wilkes

Jun 17, 2017

Edna Daniels "Gran" Wilkes died Saturday, June 17, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, in the chapel of Hart's at the Cupola. The Reverend Brad Marchman will officiate. Burial will follow at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. The family will greet friends on Monday from 6:00PM until 8:00PM at Hart's at the Cupola....

Allee  Gardiner Hollis

Allee Gardiner Hollis

Jun 17, 2017

Funeral services for Allee Gardiner Hollis, wife of William Eugene Hollis, will be held Monday, June 19th at 10 am at Martha Bowman United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held from 5-7 pm on Sunday, June 18 at the Cupola. Burial will be immediately following at Riverside Cemetery. Mrs. Hollis was born in Columbus, Ohio and moved to Macon...

Betty  Beck Henderson

Betty Beck Henderson

Jun 17, 2017

Betty Beck Henderson passed from her earthly life into the next realm of existence on Saturday, June 17, 2017. Betty was born on July 11, 1930 in Macon, GA. She was the daughter of Hattie Howell Beck and Otis Sylvester Beck. She lived with her parents, younger brother, James, and loving grandmother, Carrie Howell. Betty was educated at Fort...

Christine Mills

Christine Mills

Jun 16, 2017

Christine Mills succumbed to a two year battle with cancer. She is pain free and with our Lord Jesus Christ. Born in Iowa City, Iowa Christine has lived and worked in Macon, Georgia nearly 20 years. A celebration of her life memorial will be held on Tuesday June 27th at 6pm with Pastor Sue Jackson officiating. Hart's at the...

Leeann Fuerniss

Leeann Fuerniss

Jun 15, 2017

LeeAnn Fuerniss went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 15, 2017. She was surrounded by her loving family and caring friends. LeeAnn was born September 7, 1962 in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. After graduating from Mt. Vernon College in Washington D.C., LeeAnn moved to Macon in 1986 and worked for various publishing companies before starting and committing...

Curtis  Henry Wilder

Curtis Henry Wilder

Jun 15, 2017

Mr. Curtis H. Wilder, age 71, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2017 after a short battle with cancer. Visitation will be held from 2 pm to 4 pm on Saturday, June 17 at Hart's Mortuary at the Cupola, 6324 Peake Road, Macon, Georgia. Funeral services will be held at Hart's at the Cupola on Monday, June 20 at...

Carter  "Mac" Stout

Carter "Mac" Stout

Jun 15, 2017

Carter McRae Stout, 89, known to his friends and family as ‘Mac', passed away on June 15, 2017. The family will greet friends at Hart's Mortuary, 765 Cherry St., Macon on Friday, June 16 from 7 to 9 PM. Following a family graveside service Saturday, a service will be held at Mulberry Street United Methodist Church, 719 Mulberry St.,...