Obituaries

Jun 9, 2013

Erika Michelle Bartholomew died Sunday, June 9, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at Hart's at the Cupola, 6324 Peake Road, with the Reverend Wayne Pritchard officiating. Burial will be at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. The family will greet friends on Tuesday from 6PM until 8 PM at the Cupola. Erika...

Jun 9, 2013

David Kirkland Hill peacefully took his final breaths on earth last Sunday, June 9, 2013. He left a body that served himself and others for 82 years. His wife of 61 years, Patsye; children: Kirk, Kitty Laun, and Katie; four grandchildren; other family and friends remain on earth as David is welcomed by His heavenly family. David was a...

Jun 7, 2013

Burton H. Bershaw passed away on Friday, June 7, 2013. Services will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 2:00PM in the Chapel of Hart's Mortuary, Cherry Street. Burial will be in William Wolff Cemetery. The family will greet friends on Wednesday from 1:30PM until 2:00PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested...

Jun 7, 2013

Ralph N. Dowlen, 95, passed away Friday, June 7, 2013 at 10PM to be with the Lord. Born in Summerset, Kentucky July 29, 1917, he was a Navy veteran and retired from AT&T telephone Company. Ralph is survived by his wife, Lorraine, of 68 years; daughters Linda Mosley (Wesley) and Gail Petty (Mel); sons Nicky Dowlen (Paulette) and Bryan...

Jun 7, 2013

Lucille Thames Clarke died Friday, June 7, 2013 at the age of 87. A memorial service and celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, June 9, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Avondale Baptist Church with Reverend Marty Watson officiating. Burial will be private. The family will greet friends following the service. In lieu of flowers contributions can...

Jun 6, 2013

Horace Gaskins, Jr., 78, of 243 Oakview Drive West, died Thursday, June 6, 2013. Services will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at 11:00AM at Real Life Church with the Reverend Bo Turner officiating. Burial will be in Middle Georgia Memory Gardens. The family will greet friends on Friday from 6:00PM until 8:00PM at Hart's Mortuary, Cherry Street....

Jun 6, 2013

Marjorie Redd Dunson, 83, died Thursday evening June 6th in Shands Hospital, Jacksonville, FL. Ms. Dunson was a native of Macon, GA, and a long time resident of Atlantic Beach, FL. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Redd, Jr. and Marjorie Alexander Redd, and her brother, Ernest Redd, III. Ms. Dunson is survived by her daughter,...

Jun 3, 2013

Johnnie Linda Long Norris of Macon, Georgia, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, June 3, 2013 after fighting a valiant battle with ovarian cancer since 2003. She was 70 years of age. The Celebration of her Life will be Thursday, June 6, 2013 at 11:00AM at Hart's at the Cupola, 6324 Peake Road, Macon, Georgia. Burial...

Jun 1, 2013

Theresa Irene Swinick: 73, of Macon, Georgia passed away Saturday, June 1, 2013. Services will be private. Born in Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Bertha Swinick. She was a retired secretary from Loaves and Fishes Ministries in Macon. She is survived by her sisters, Betty Swinick of Connecticut, and Rose Swinick of...

Jun 1, 2013

James Richard Hester, 79, died peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2013 surrounded by his family and best friend. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at the chapel of Hart's Mortuary, Cherry Street with the Reverend Phil Anderson officiating. Burial will be private at the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Milledgeville. The family will greet friends...

May 31, 2013

Mary Doris Caves McKinnon died Friday, May 31, 2013. Funeral services will be private. Mrs. McKinnon graduated from Hillsborough High School in Tampa, Florida and loved to read. She was a doll maker, a seamstress, and one of the best cooks. She loved her family very much. She was predeceased by her parents, James Caves and Evelyn Lena Gresham...

May 31, 2013

Dorothy Jane "D.J." Wilson McArthur, born April 4, 1925 in Albany, Georgia passed away Friday, May 31, 2013. Services will be held on Sunday, June 2, 2013 at 3:00PM at Riverside United Methodist Church. Burial will be private. The family will greet friends at the church on Sunday from 2:00PM until 3:00PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests...

May 30, 2013

Joel Franklin Stuart, Sr. passed away on Thursday, May 30th 2013. Joel was born January 11, 1940, in Forsyth, Georgia, to the late Charlie C. Stuart and Lynn Batchelor Stuart. He graduated from Mary Persons High School in 1958, and joined the United States Marine Corp serving four years specializing in Aviation Electronics. After separating from the USMC he...

May 30, 2013

Carolyn Elder James, 200 Pierce Avenue, died May 30, 2013 at home. Memorial services will be held in the Chapel of Hart's Mortuary, Cherry Street, on Monday, June 3, 2013 at 2:00PM. Visitation will be held from 1:00PM until 2:00PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to Forest Hills United Methodist Church...

May 30, 2013

Michael Joseph Bestelmeyer, 34, of Macon, Georgia passed away Thursday, May 30, 2013. A private memorial will be held on June 15, 2013. Born in Torrance, California, he was the son of the late Kelvin Bestelmeyer. He is survived by his wife, Gabriela Sierocki-Bestelmeyer of Macon, Georgia; son Diego Sierocki of Macon, Georgia; mother and step-father, Marlene and Richard...

May 29, 2013

On Wednesday, May 29, 2013, MSGT Albert E. Jackson slipped through the vale to meet his beloved Saviour and as Scripture promises, "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord" 2 Corinthians 5:8

As a twenty two year USAF veteran, Mr. Jackson loved and served his country proudly. After retirement, he and...

May 25, 2013

Henry Talmadge Horne, 80, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2013. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 30, 2013, at 11AM, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 251 South Davis Drive, Warner Robins, GA. A Rosary will be said Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at 7PM, in the Chapel of Hart's Mortuary at the Cupola. Visitation will be held 2 hours...

May 25, 2013

Jeanette Smith Turner, 88, of 4003 Kurt Drive, died Saturday, May 25, 2013. Services will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 1:00PM in the Chapel of Hart's Mortuary, Cherry Street, with the Reverend Grady Mimbs officiating. Burial will be in Macon Memorial Park. The family will greet friends on Saturday from noon until 1:00PM at the funeral...

May 22, 2013

After a lengthy illness, Ruth Eileen Pomroy died May 22, 2013, surrounded by loving friends. Her career had been as a Court Reporter, in New York, Macon and Atlanta, where she had her own firm. She also raised prize-winning Manchester Terriers. After retirement, she moved to Bollingbroke, and then, Macon; where she spent her time collecting antiques, quilting and...

May 19, 2013

Edmon Lewin Rowell, Jr., 76, of 2938 General Lee Road, died Sunday, May 19, 2013. Memorial services will be held on Friday, May 24, 2013 at 11:00AM at First Baptist Church of Christ, with visitation to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to First Baptist Church of Christ, 511 High Street, Macon,...