Obituaries

Feb 19, 2024

William Odell Scarbrough, Jr., “Bill”, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, February 19, 2024 at the age of 84.

Born in Atlanta, Bill was an only child of William Odell Scarbrough and Julia Sherwood Scarbrough.  Bill graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with a BA, MA in Business Administration.  Serving in the U.S....

Feb 19, 2024

Judy Murray Norris, 81, of Gray, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on February 19, 2024.  Funeral services will be at First Baptist Church of Gray, Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 11:00AM, with the Reverend Randy Darnell officiating.  Graveside services will follow at Gumlog Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Kite, Georgia, at 3:00PM, with...

Feb 17, 2024

Claude Eugene Cramer, “Gene,” peacefully passed on February 17th, 2024, at the age of 89. Gene was born in Monroe, Georgia on October 31, 1934, to Robert Toombs Cramer and Mamie Cheek Cramer. He graduated from Lanier Senior High School for Boys of Macon, Georgia in 1952 and graduated from Southern Technical Institute in Chamblee with a degree in...

Feb 15, 2024

Stephens Gary Hobby Jr. of Brunswick, passed away on Feb. 15, 2024, at the age of 54. Gary was born on Jan. 13, 1970, in Macon. He attended First Presbyterian Day School and was a graduate of Central High School. He graduated from the University of Georgia, where he was a member of Kappa Alpha Order. After college, Gary...

Feb 15, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John L. Rodriguez, on February 15, 2024 at the age of 82.  Memorial services and inurnment will be at the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville, Georgia, March 18, 2024 at 2:30pm.

Born in Crowley, Colorado, on May 1, 1941, John was the second to youngest...

Feb 15, 2024

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Thomas Frank “Tom” Richardson, Jr., on February 15, 2024, at the age of 39. Born on September 21, 1984, in Macon, Georgia, Tom's bright spirit and infectious enthusiasm were a gift to all who knew him.

In his younger years, he earned the nickname...

Feb 15, 2024

Jack R. Hudson, 88, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024.   The family will greet friends from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Hart’s at the Cupola. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Son...

Feb 13, 2024

Rev. Franklin Bruce Clark, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home on February 13, 2024.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, February 16, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Northminster Presbyterian Church on Wimbish Road, Macon, Georgia. The family will greet friends at the church beginning at 10:30 a.m. and at the reception following the service...

Feb 12, 2024

Kristen “Kristy” Schlottman Burkhalter, 67, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024.  A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Mount Zion Baptist Church, with the Reverend Andy Oxford officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.

Daughter of the late George Clinton Schlottman...

Feb 12, 2024

Kathleen Watson Childres, 88, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 15, 2024, in the Chapel of Hart’s on Cherry Street, with Reverend Mark Grinsted officiating.  The family will greet friends following the service. Burial will be private at Macon Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu...

Feb 8, 2024

Cassandra Faye Phillips, 66 of Macon, Georgia, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024.  A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 24, 2024, in the chapel of Hart’s at the Cupola.  The family will greet friends following the service.

Daughter of the late Katie Mae Agee, Cassandra was born on March 14,...

Feb 8, 2024

Carolyn Kirk Union, 74, of Macon, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024.  Graveside funeral services will be at 11:00 am Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Riverside Cemetery (main gate), with the Reverend Creede Hinshaw officiating.  The family will greet friends following the service at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society....

Feb 7, 2024

Glen D. Payne, 74, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 12, 2024, at Ingleside Baptist Church, with Dr. Mark Hudgins officiating. The family will greet friends following the service in the fellowship hall.   Interment will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13, 2024,...

Feb 6, 2024

James W. McCook, III died February 6, 2024. A celebration of his life will be held at Highland Hills Baptist Church on Friday, February 9th at 11am with Cass DuCharme officiating. The family will greet friends after the service in the great room of the church. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Highland Hills Baptist Church...

Feb 4, 2024

Mr. Robert Keith Brown, 60, of Macon, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024.  The family will greet friends at Hart’s Mortuary Jones County Chapel, Friday, February 9, 2024 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM.

Robert was born and raised in Rome, Georgia.  He met his future wife, Stacey Davis, in high school in 1982 and they were married a...

Feb 4, 2024

Ms. Patricia “Ann” Steed, 85, of Gray, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024.  Funeral services will be at Sunshine Church, Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 1:00PM with the Reverend Debbie Wallace officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  Interment at Sunshine Church Cemetery will follow the service.

As a child, Ann attended...

Feb 3, 2024

Lonnie “Earl” Jordan, 93, of 134 Jordan Drive, Twiggs County, GA, passed away in North Carolina on Saturday, February 3, 2024.  Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 9, 2024, at 11:00 AM, at Hart’s Cherry Street Chapel, with the Reverend Billy Lowe officiating.  The family will greet friends for a time of visitation one hour prior to...

Feb 2, 2024

Mrs. Myrle Walea Mathews passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at First Baptist Church of Gray, with the Reverend Randy Darnell officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  Interment will follow the service at Cedar Ridge Cemetery.

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Feb 1, 2024

Ms. Elizabeth Jane Betleyoun, 77, of Macon, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024.

Ms. Betleyoun was a faithful Christian and a long-time member of Martha Bowman Methodist Church.  She was known as a fierce Bunko player and a voracious reader.  Ms. Betleyoun loved animals and supported our armed forces as a member of the USO.  She worked...

Jan 30, 2024

“Well done, thy good and faithful servant,” are undoubtably the words Bobby heard as his spirit slipped from his earthly body into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ… To God Be the Glory!

Bobby was born in his hometown of Meridian, Mississippi on October 24, 1930, to Louis Sylvester Covington and Annie Merle...