Obituaries

Wilfred  Carson Rainey

Wilfred Carson Rainey

May 11, 2015

Wilfred "Wimp" Carson Rainey passed away at his home Monday, May 11, 2015. A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00PM on Thursday, May 14 at Bradley Baptist Church, 821 Monticello Highway, Gray, GA 31032, with the Reverend Steve Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. The family will greet friends on Wednesday, May...

Carroll Carter

Carroll Carter

May 10, 2015

Carroll Carter passed away at his home on Sunday afternoon, May 10, 2015. He was born May 24, 1927 in Appling County, Georgia to Atticus George Haygood Carter and Lizzie Lynn Carter. He grew up on the family farm with his brother Francis and sister Hazel. He attended one- room Hopewell School through 5th grade, and graduated from Baxley...

Bena  Ballard Williamson

Bena Ballard Williamson

May 9, 2015

Bena Ballard Williamson, age 100, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2015, in Brunswick, Georgia. Mrs. Williamson was born in Pike County, Georgia, August 2, 1914. She was one of eleven children of William Powell Ballard and Susie Davis Ballard. Mrs. Williamson is predeceased by her husband, John Henry Williamson, and her seven brothers and three sisters. Mrs. Williamson...

Melanie  Christensen Gonterman

Melanie Christensen Gonterman

May 7, 2015

Melanie Christensen Gonterman, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2015. A memorial service will be held at 3:00PM Saturday, May 9 at Hart's Mortuary at the Cupola, 6324 Peake Road. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Macon Purrs N Paws, 326 Harvest Walk, Macon, GA 31210....

Sara  Eubanks Johnson

Sara Eubanks Johnson

May 7, 2015

Sara Eubanks Johnson, 88, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2015. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to All About Animals, PO Box 4331, Macon, Georgia 31208. Mrs. Johnson was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church where she and her late husband, Frank, were active with the Vision Seekers. Survivors include her daughter,...

Clessie  Dianne Phillips

Clessie Dianne Phillips

May 6, 2015

Clessie Dianne Phillips, 67, of 305 Alabama Road, Milner, Georgia died Wednesday, May 6, 2015. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 11:00AM at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Roger Attaway officiating. The family will greet friends following the service. Mrs. Phillips was predeceased by her son, Kenneth Maddox; her husband, Buddy Phillips;...

George Norris "Samson" Cochran,  Jr.

George Norris "Samson" Cochran, Jr.

May 3, 2015

George Norris "Samson" Cochran, Jr., 68, of Bonaire, Georgia died Sunday, May 3, 2015. Services will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 11:00AM at Bonaire First Baptist Church with the Reverend Kenny Rodgers officiating. Burial will be in Magnolia Park Cemetery, Warner Robins, Georgia. The family will greet friends on Friday from 6:30PM until 8:30PM at Hart's...

John  Thomas Tyson

John Thomas Tyson

May 2, 2015

John Thomas Tyson, age 93, died Saturday, May 2, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, May 4, 2015 at First Baptist Church, with Reverend Scott Dickison officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery. The family will greet friends Sunday, from 4:00 Pm until 6:00 PM at Hart's at the Cupola, 6324 Peake Road. Donations...

George  William Dupree

George William Dupree

May 2, 2015

George William DuPree, 63, of Juliette, died at home on Saturday. He was born in Macon, and graduated from Stratford Academy and Mercer University. He was employed by Georgia Power as a biologist, and, subsequently graduated from Coast Guard Officer Candidate School and became a commissioned officer. He served in the United States Coast Guard with distinction and retired...

Robert Earl "Bob" Henderson

Robert Earl "Bob" Henderson

May 1, 2015

Robert Earl "Bob" Henderson died in his home in Macon, surrounded by his family, on May 1, 2015, due to a long illness. He was 87. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 4, 2015, at Hart's at the Cupola, 6324 Peake Road, with the Reverend Karl Hunter officiating. The family will greet friends from...

Rhett  Lloyd Moody,  Jr.

Rhett Lloyd Moody, Jr.

May 1, 2015

Rhett Lloyd Moody, Jr., beloved husband, father and son, died Friday, May 01, 2015. A service will be held at Vineville United Methodist Church on Monday, May 4, 2015 at 11:00AM with visitation to follow. A native of Columbia, SC, Rhett was the son of Frances Youngblood and the late Rhett Lloyd Moody. He attended A.C. Flora High School...

Mildred "Millie" D. Evans

Mildred "Millie" D. Evans

Apr 29, 2015

Mildred ‘Millie' D. Evans, Macon (1930-2015) "The best is yet to come." Mildred "Millie" Doris Evans - who lived and loved with grace and compassion, dying only after her exhausted body could no longer hold her fierce spirit -- has passed into the paradise she so justly earned through her faith and works as a devout Christian. She died...

George Amason,  Jr.

George Amason, Jr.

Apr 25, 2015

George Ross Amason, Jr., 94, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 in the chapel of Hart's Mortuary, Cherry Street. Burial will follow at Macon Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Mr. Amason was a member of Bellevue...

Rev. W. Guy Parrish,  Jr.

Rev. W. Guy Parrish, Jr.

Apr 23, 2015

Reverend W. Guy Parrish, Jr., 86, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2015. Visitation with family will be on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 1:00pm followed by Memorial services at 2:00 PM at Martha Bowman Memorial United Methodist Church. The Reverend Tim Steffen will be officiating. In lieu of flowers family has requested donations be made to the Methodist Children's...

Dennis  R. Mccall

Dennis R. Mccall

Apr 22, 2015

Dennis R. McCall, 73, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2015. Funeral services will be at 2:00PM on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at Hart's at the Cupola, 6324 Peake Road, with the Reverend Jerry Dingmore officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. In addition, family will be available for...

Frances  Smith Kite

Frances Smith Kite

Apr 21, 2015

Frances Smith Kite, 95, died on Tuesday, April 21, 2015. A memorial service will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Mulberry Street United Methodist Church. The Reverends Tommy Mason and Creede Henshaw will officiate. The family will greet friends after the service in the Church Parlor. Burial will be private at Riverside Cemetery. In lieu...

Prentiss  Stillwell Edwards,  Jr.

Prentiss Stillwell Edwards, Jr.

Apr 21, 2015

Prentiss Stillwell Edwards, Jr., of Macon, died Tuesday, April 21, 2015. Services will be private. Mr. Edwards was born October 3, 1925. He is survived by his wife, Linda Jean Marshall Edwards. Register online at www.hartsmort.com. Hart's Mortuary and Crematory, Cherry Street, has charge of arrangements.

Linda  Gail Sheffield

Linda Gail Sheffield

Apr 19, 2015

Linda Gail Sheffield, 59, died Sunday, April 19, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Hart's at the Cupola, 6324 Peake Road, with Nick Ferry officiating. Private burial will be at Riverside Cemetery. The family will greet friends at the Cupola from 1:00 until 2:00 PM on Tuesday. In lieu of...

Lucille "Bigga" Hitchcock Stroberg

Lucille "Bigga" Hitchcock Stroberg

Apr 18, 2015

Mrs. Lucille "Bigga" Hitchcock Stroberg, age 97, widow of Emory Gustavus Stroberg, died in Gainesville, Georgia on the 18th of April 2015. Funeral services will be held at Hart's Mortuary at the Cupola chapel in Macon, GA at 11:00AM on Friday, April 24, 2015. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Macon, GA. Mrs. Stroberg was born in Macon,...

Jannie  Wilder Moore

Jannie Wilder Moore

Apr 17, 2015

Jannie Wilder Moore, 71, passed away on April 17, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 4:00PM on Sunday, April 19, 2015 in the chapel of Hart's, on Cherry Street, with the Reverend Michael Ellerbee officiating. Burial will be private. Family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Mrs. Moore never met a stranger. She always took...