Obituaries

Bobby  "Bob" Jones

Bobby "Bob" Jones

Oct 26, 2017

Bobby "Bob" Jones, 89, of Macon, GA, passed away on October 26, 2017 at Pine Pointe Hospice surrounded by his family. Bob was born on February 12, 1928 to Andrew Ferris Jones and Frances Norten Jones. At the age of seventeen he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served aboard the U.S.S. Mispillion obtaining the rank of Seaman Second...

Etheren  Katherine Ellis

Etheren Katherine Ellis

Oct 25, 2017

Etheren Katherine Ellis, 85, of Macon, passed away October 25, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, October 27, 2017 at Hart's at the Cupola, 6324 Peake Road, Macon, Georgia 31210 with Dr. Bill Hardee and Reverend Michael Byrd officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations...

Dr. Hugh "Sonny" Gibson

Dr. Hugh "Sonny" Gibson

Oct 25, 2017

Dr. Hugh Gibson passed away after a brief illness on October 25, 2017 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Miramar Beach, Florida surrounded by family. He was a Valentine baby, born in Albany, Georgia on February 14, 1936 to Walter and Marian Gibson. His mother passed away when he was twelve years old. He then came to Macon to live...

Willie  Dee Morse

Willie Dee Morse

Oct 23, 2017

Willie Dee Till Morse, 90, walked into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, October 23, 2017. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 27, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Macon, GA, with Senior Adult Pastor John Kinser officiating. The family will greet visitors at the church one hour...

Louise  Fitzpatrick Mcnair

Louise Fitzpatrick Mcnair

Oct 22, 2017

Jane Louise Fitzpatrick McNair died Sunday, October 22, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. Funeral services will be private at Riverside Cemetery in Macon with Dr. Richard Kremer officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Atlanta Humane Society, 981 Howell Mills Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 or to local charities. Born in Macon on August 8,...

Mariette Graham

Mariette Graham

Oct 22, 2017

Mariette Graham was born in Tallahassee, Florida on September 24, 1943. She passed away in Macon, Georgia October 22, 2017 at Coliseum Hospital after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Her parents, Jack and Rachel Butt, and brothers, Johnny and Willis Butt, all predeceased her. A native of Macon, she was educated in the Bibb County Public Schools and...

George  "Steve" Datz

George "Steve" Datz

Oct 21, 2017

George "Steve" Datz passed away peacefully on October 21, 2017. A Celebration Of Life will be held on November 4, 2017 from 4-6:00PM, with a reception for family members from 6-8:00PM at 2525 Stroud Road Jackson, GA 30233; casual attire. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 1955 Broadway Macon, GA 31206; Attn: the...

Sheila Vaughn

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...