Obituaries

James  W. O'Neal,  Jr.

James W. O'Neal, Jr.

Apr 17, 2013

James W. O'Neal, Jr. has died at the age of 79. Mr. O'Neal was born and raised in Jackson, GA. He was the first born son of J.W. O'Neal, Sr. and Florrie Elizabeth Allen both of whom predeceased him. "Byrd, Jr." as he was affectionately known graduated from Mercer University in 1959, where he was a member of Phi...

Bruce  Eugene Bryant

Bruce Eugene Bryant

Apr 17, 2013

Bruce Eugene Bryant, 63, of Macon, Georgia passed away, Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at his home. A celebration of his life will be held at 11:00AM, Friday, April 19 at Hart's at the Cupola, 6324 Peake Road, Macon, Georgia 31210, with the Reverend Creede Hinshaw officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery. The family will greet friends one hour...

Lawton  Columbus Becham,  Jr.

Lawton Columbus Becham, Jr.

Apr 14, 2013

Lawton C. Becham, Jr., 84, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2013. Funeral services and a celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at Open Bible Tabernacle Baptist Church at 11AM. The family will greet friends one hour prior to service time. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Heartland Hospice, 200 Northside...

Norbert  Marcel James

Norbert Marcel James

Apr 13, 2013

Norbert Marcel James, 85, died Saturday April 13, 2013, at his residence. Memorial services will be held in the chapel of Hart's Mortuary, Cherry Street, on Monday, April 15, 2013 at 3:00PM, with the Reverend Jimmy Towson officiating. Visitation will be held from 2:00 - 3:00PM. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to Forest Hills United...

Robert Theodore "Teddy" Butler

Robert Theodore "Teddy" Butler

Apr 13, 2013

Robert Theodore "Teddy" Butler, 65, died at home on Saturday, April 13, 2013. Teddy grew up in Macon at The Butler House, a boarding house and restaurant owned by his parents, Luke and Gerry Butler. Teddy was born with "grease in his blood" and worked many years in the food service business. He retired from Georgia Dept of Corrections...

Polly  Ann Lott

Polly Ann Lott

Apr 11, 2013

Polly Ann Lott, of Macon, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 11, 2013. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at 11AM, in the chapel of Hart's Mortuary, Cherry Street. The Reverend Tom Morton will officiate. Burial will be private. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Hart's...

Jessie Mae Jackson Cox

Jessie Mae Jackson Cox

Apr 10, 2013

Jessie Mae Jackson Cox, a 53 year resident of Warner Robins, GA, passed away on April 10, 2013 at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Cox was born in Cosby, SC on July 1, 1924, the daughter of the late Willie Bethea Jackson and the late Hester Adele Brown Jackson. Mrs. Cox was a graduate of Norman Jr. College...

William "Bob" E. Stafford

William "Bob" E. Stafford

Apr 9, 2013

William "Bob" Stafford, 53, of Juliette, Georgia died April 9, 2013 at his residence. Services will be private. Mr. Stafford was a native of Peach County, Georgia. He was a graduate of Peach County High and served in the Air National Guard. He was retired from Robins Air Force Base after 33 years of service. Bob was preceded in...

Betty Shipp Anderson Murphy

Betty Shipp Anderson Murphy

Apr 8, 2013

Betty Shipp Anderson Murphy, 87, of Savannah, Georgia, died peacefully Monday. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at 3:00PM at Riverside Cemetery. The family will greet friends on Wednesday, from 2:00PM until 3:00PM at the funeral home. Remembrances may be made to First Baptist Church, 209 South Miller Street, Fort Valley, Georgia 31030. Betty was...

Janet  Marie Wachtel

Janet Marie Wachtel

Apr 7, 2013

Macon-Janet Marie (Sheridan) Wachtel, 53, was born in Macon, GA. on March 4, 1960, and met our Blessed Lord on Sunday, April 7, 2013. She was predeceased by her father, Donal Joseph Sheridan. She is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Jeff Wachtel, Macon, GA.; her son, Mitchel Wachtel, Macon, GA.; her mother, Mary Lou Sheridan, Macon,...

Lynwood Cox

Lynwood Cox

Apr 7, 2013

LYNWOOD J. COX WWII COMBAT SOLDIER Mr. Lynwood Cox, age 86, passed away April 7, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 18, 1926 in Wadley, Georgia as the youngest son of the late Malcom and Addie Belle Cox. Lynwood is survived by his wife Barbara, Dry Branch, Georgia; sons Anthony (Linda), Macon, Georgia, Bruce (Dianne),...

Josephine Trowbridge

Josephine Trowbridge

Apr 5, 2013

Josephine Trowbridge, 90, of Macon, Georgia died Friday, April 5, 2013. Services will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 10:00AM at St. Paul's Episcopal Church with the Reverend Hal Weidman officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. The family will greet friends on Monday from 6:00PM until 8:00PM at Hart's Mortuary, Cherry Street. Mrs. Trowbridge was the...

John  Daniel (Sonny)  Barfield

John Daniel (Sonny) Barfield

Apr 2, 2013

John Daniel (Sonny) Barfield, 87, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Tucson, Arizona. A Macon native, he graduated from Mercer University and was a Navy veteran and retired Foreign Service officer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Lee and Minnie Daniel Barfield, three brothers and a half sister. Surviving are his wife, Constanza Quiroga Barfield;...

Flossie  Richardson Poe

Flossie Richardson Poe

Mar 31, 2013

Flossie Richardson Poe chose Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013, to say goodbye to her earthly family. There will be a Celebration of Life at 11:00AM on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Forest Hills United Methodist Church. She loved to entertain and wished to have a reception following the service at the church for all of her friends and family....

Raymond  Lewis Rosson

Raymond Lewis Rosson

Mar 30, 2013

Raymond Lewis Rosson was born to O.B. and Carrie Rosson in Williamsport, Tennessee, on the Duck River in Murray County outside of Columbia, Tennessee. He was born on January 2, 1924. He married Helene Humphrey in 1944. Helene and Raymond have been married for 68 years. He served in the United States Navy during World War II, returning home...

Mamie  Wells Madden

Mamie Wells Madden

Mar 29, 2013

Mamie Wells Madden, 95, died on Friday, March 29, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM on Monday, April 1, 2013 in the chapel of Hart's at the Cupola, 6324 Peake Road, with the Reverend Mike Fuller officiating. Burial will be in Northview Cemetery in Dublin, Georgia at 4:30PM. Family will greet friends Sunday, March 31st from 5:00-7:00PM...

Robert Henry "Yank" Russell

Robert Henry "Yank" Russell

Mar 29, 2013

Robert Henry "Yank" Russell, of Macon, passed away Friday, March 29, 2013. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at 11AM, at Swift Creek United Methodist Church with the Reverend Leland Collins officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. The family will accept flowers or donations may be made to Swift...

Crosby  Carnage Hammock

Crosby Carnage Hammock

Mar 28, 2013

Crosby Carnage Hammock (CC), 89, a resident of 2009 Vineville Apartments, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2013. Mr. Hammock was the son of the late Ellis W. Hammock and Julia Crosby Hammock. Mr. Hammock graduated from Smith High School in Twiggs County in 1940. He was retired from the Central of Georgia Railroad. He was an avid Georgia...

Erline Janie Mixon Darley

Erline Janie Mixon Darley

Mar 27, 2013

Erline Janie Mixon Darley, 68, of 1212 Gray Highway, died Wednesday, March 27, 2013. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2013, at 2:00PM in the Chapel of Hart's Mortuary, Cherry Street. The family will greet friends on Saturday from 1:00PM until 2:00PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations...

Stephen  Ray Swinney

Stephen Ray Swinney

Mar 24, 2013

Stephen Ray Swinney: 60, of Macon, Georgia passed away Sunday, March 24, 2013. Graveside services will be held Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in the Bradley Baptist Church Cemetery, Bradley, Georgia. Born in Macon, he was the son of the late Rev. E.N. Swinney and Lois Johnson Swinney. He was a Certified Public Accountant and the owner...