Obituaries

Henry  Mitchell Leslie

Henry Mitchell Leslie

Sep 14, 2010

Macon- Henry "Big Henry" Leslie, 62, of 4588 Log Cabin Drive, died Tuesday, September 14, 2010. Services will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 3:00PM in the Chapel of Hart's at the Cupola with his nephew, Pastor Andy King officiating. Burial will be in Middle Georgia Memory Gardens. The family may be contacted at the residence of...

Jon  M. Gillespie

Jon M. Gillespie

Sep 12, 2010

Macon- Jon M. Gillespie, died on Sunday, September 12, 2010. Services will be held on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hart's Mortuary at the Cupola with Dr. Rob Kestler officiating. Burial will be at Liberty United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family may be contacted at 3212 Wood Oak Court. In lieu of flowers,...

Thomas "Tom" Gordon Bush,  Jr.

Thomas "Tom" Gordon Bush, Jr.

Sep 8, 2010

Macon- Thomas "Tom" Gordon Bush, Jr., 68, of 559 Forest Hill Road, died Wednesday, September 8, 2010. Memorial services will be held Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 2:00PM in the Chapel of Hart's Mortuary, Cherry Street. The family will greet friends at the funeral home immediately following the funeral service and may be contacted at the residence of Larry...

Donald M. "Bunkie" Johnson

Donald M. "Bunkie" Johnson

Sep 7, 2010

Macon- Donald M. "Bunkie" Johnson died Tuesday, September 7, 2010 surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 10, 2010 at 11:00AM at Christ Church. The family will receive friends following the service in the Great Hall. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Christ Church, 538 Walnut Street,...

Nancy  M. Hopper

Nancy M. Hopper

Sep 3, 2010

Nancy M. Hopper, 79, of Macon, died Friday, September 3, 2010. Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, September 5, 2010 at Macon Memorial Park with the Reverend Gary Carroll officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 4406, Macon, GA 31208. Mrs. Hopper was a former member of Bethlehem...

Robert  F. Stephens,  Sr.

Robert F. Stephens, Sr.

Sep 2, 2010

Robert F. Stephens, of Macon, GA went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 2, 2010. Mr. Stephens was born August 7, 1933 in Bainbridge, GA to Elise and Richard Stephens. He graduated from Bainbridge High School, and after attending college, served in the United States Army. With his family, he made his home in Cartersville, GA...

Frances  Cone Hawkins

Frances Cone Hawkins

Sep 2, 2010

Macon- Frances Cone Hawkins died Sept. 2, 2010, on her 87th birthday, in Cochran, GA. She was from Macon, GA. She is survived by three children: James (Jim) Washburn Hawkins, Jr. (Macon), Glenda (& Jimmy) Davis (Hawkinsville), and Heather (and Paulo) Rehn (Guinea, Africa); seven grandchildren: Julie (& Erik) Wescott (Smyrna), Heath Davis (Albany), Jason Davis (Valdosta), Jênifer Rehn...

Irma  Clark Gillis

Irma Clark Gillis

Aug 31, 2010

Macon- Irma Clark Gillis, 79, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2010. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.at Liberty United Methodist Church Cemetery. The Reverend Danny Mosely will officiate. Mrs. Gillis, wife of the late James Haskins Gillis, was a Baptist. Mrs. Gillis is survived by a daughter, Gloria (Donald) Sapp; a...

Beulah  Thomas Kelly

Beulah Thomas Kelly

Aug 30, 2010

Macon-Beulah Thomas Kelly passed away on Monday, August 30, 2010. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, September 2, 2010 at Hart's Mortuary at the Cupola with the Reverend R.D. Michael officiating. Burial is in New Elim Baptist Church. Visitation will be between 5:00-7:00PM on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at Hart's at the Cupola, 6324 Peake Road,...

Dennis  Wilburn Williams

Dennis Wilburn Williams

Aug 30, 2010

Macon-Dennis Wilburn Williams of 859 Wimbledon Circle, Macon GA, passed away on August 30, 2010. Memorial Services and a celebration of his life will be held at Hart's Mortuary at the Cupola, 6324 Peake Road, on Friday, Sept. 3rd at 6:00PM with Pastor Willie Willis officiating his service. Family will greet friends following the service. Mr. Williams was born...

Billy  Harmon Bryant

Billy Harmon Bryant

Aug 28, 2010

BILLY HARMON BRYANT passed away on August 28,2010 with his family at his side after an extended illness. He was born on April 7, 1932 to Lemmie Wyche and Louis Harmon Bryant and had lived in Macon all his life. A Memorial Service and Celebration of his life will be held at Highland Hills Baptist Church, 1370 Briarcliff Road,...

Marie  Bowman Glenn

Marie Bowman Glenn

Aug 27, 2010

Marie Bowman Glenn: 96, of Macon, Georgia passed away Friday, August 27, 2010. Graveside services will be held Monday, August 30, 2010 at 11 a.m. in Riverside Cemetery. Reverend Steve Waldorf will officiate. She was the daughter of the late James Allen Bowman and Alice Davis Bowman. She was predececeased by her husband, Thomas M. Glenn and by one...

James  Gaston Glover

James Gaston Glover

Aug 27, 2010

James Gaston Glover, Jr., 74, of 595 Old Popes Ferry Road, Juliette, died Friday, August 27, 2010. Funeral services will be held at 4:00PM Monday, August 30, 2010 at Hart's Mortuary at the Cupola with The Reverend Rob Hobby officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tattnall Square Academy in...

Nell  Autry Moore

Nell Autry Moore

Aug 27, 2010

Nell Autry Moore, 85, of Macon, died Friday, August 27, 2010. Funeral services will be held at 2:30PM Sunday, August 29, 2010 at Parkway Assembly of God with Pastor Joe E. Williams, Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Macon Memorial Park. Visitation: Saturday from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at Hart's at the Cupola, 6324 Peake Road. The family may be...

Laura  Ann Davis

Laura Ann Davis

Aug 26, 2010

Macon-Laura Ann Peters Davis, 85, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2010 in a local hospital. Services will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 28, 2010 at Hart's Mortuary Chapel. Reverend Jack Key will officiate. A visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, August 27, 2010 at Hart's Mortuary on Cherry Street. Mrs. Davis was a...

Virginia Elizabeth "Libby" Gibbs Abel

Virginia Elizabeth "Libby" Gibbs Abel

Aug 25, 2010

Macon-Virginia Elizabeth "Libby" Gibbs Abel, age 88; passed away in Albany Ga., where she had resided for the past 5 years. She was born in Mobile, Ala., but had lived in Macon since1938.A graduate of Mount DeSales High School, she was an active worker in Cherokee Heights Baptist church in her younger days, and was a member of New...

Tom  Watson Thomas

Tom Watson Thomas

Aug 25, 2010

Tom Watson Thomas: 89, of Macon, Georgia passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2010. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at 10 a.m. in Macon Memorial Park Cemetery. Born in Crisp County, he was the son of the late James William Thomas and Avalee Thomas. He was a retired custodian with the City of Macon. He is...

Elsie  Marie Gebara

Elsie Marie Gebara

Aug 24, 2010

Macon-Elsie Marie Gebara, 85, died Tuesday August 24, 2010 at her residence. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday August 28, 2010, at 11:00AM at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. The family will greet friends in the Knights of Columbus Hall at the church prior to the services beginning at 9:30AM. Burial will be private. Mrs. Gebara was preceded in...

John  Lamar Ogden

John Lamar Ogden

Aug 20, 2010

Macon-John Lamar Ogden, 68, entered eternal life on August 20, 2010. Born and raised in Macon, Georgia, he spent most of his life in his home town. He graduated from Bibb County schools, served in the United States Army, and had a career in industrial maintenance at Robins Air Force Base. He loved and was beloved by his family....

A.K.  "Pete" Abel  Jr.

A.K. "Pete" Abel Jr.

Aug 20, 2010

A. K. "Pete" Abel Jr.: 90, formerly of Macon, residing in Albany, Ga. passed away Friday, August 20, 2010. Graveside services with Masonic Rites will be held Sunday, August 22, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. in Riverside Cemetery, Macon. A memorial service will be held Monday, August 23, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at the Wilson Hospice House, 320 Foundation Lane...