Obituaries

May 9, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Jimmy Lawton Bowman announces his passing at the age of 85, on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.  He passed away peacefully, with loved ones by his side, in their home of 59 years, located in the loving community of Rutland. Jimmy always wanted “I worked yesterday ” engraved on his tombstone...

May 8, 2023

William Kenneth Eidam, 82, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Monday, May 8, 2023. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 13, 2023, in the Columbarium at Riverside Cemetery, with the Reverend John Wood officiating.

William was born in Columbus, Georgia to the late Karl and Earline Eidam. He was a 1959 graduate of...

May 7, 2023

Donald “Don” Elwin Warren, 72, of Macon, GA, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Chapel of the Cupola.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pine Pointe Hospice, 6261...

May 6, 2023

Family, friends and neighbors deeply mourn the loss of their beloved Thomas “Randall” Floyd Farmer on Saturday, May 6, 2023. His dedication to helping others, unparalleled work ethic, and loving smile made him memorable to all.

Randall was born and raised in Gordon, Georgia, and was a member of the Wilkinson County High School class of 1963....

May 6, 2023

Lt. Col. Lawrence J. Clausen (USAF, Retired), passed away at a local hospital with his wife Sandy by his side on May 6, 2023.

Lt. Col. Clausen, the son of the late Major Lawrence A. Clausen (USAF) and Mary Rieger Clausen, was born December 28, 1944, in Toledo, Ohio. Due to his father’s relocations during his own...

May 5, 2023

Channing “Chan” Lisa Johnson, 63, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023.  A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Hart’s Chapel at the Cupola.  The family will greet friends following the service.   In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alliance for Therapy Dogs, 1919 Morrie Ave.,...

May 2, 2023

Mary Dell Allen, 91, of Macon, GA, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023.  A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 6, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Macon Memorial Park with the Reverend Lawrence Robinson officiating.  The family will greet friends Friday, May 5, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Cherry Street.

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May 1, 2023

Leigh Alonzo Hasty, 57, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023.  The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Hart’s at the Cupola, followed by a funeral service on Monday, May 8, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.  Burial will follow the service at Riverside Cemetery.

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Apr 30, 2023

Miriam Salome Barnes Harris went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, April 30, 2023. She was 84 years old.

Miriam was born in Macon, Georgia to parents Sophie and Ernest V. Barnes. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Leigh Harris of Gilbert, South Carolina and nephew, Joel Barnes and niece Velvet Lynn Barnes, both...

Apr 29, 2023

Paul Gerald Consolazio, 79, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hillsdale College at https://secured.hillsdale.edu/hillsdale/donate or to donor’s favorite charity.

Mr. Consolazio was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 26, 1943, to the late...

Apr 28, 2023

On April 28, 2023, Gary Donehoo peaceably went to be with the Lord surrounded by his wife and family. Gary is survived by his wife, Lynne Donehoo (Sautee Nacoochee, GA); his son, Brandon and his wife, Jessica (Portland, OR), brother in law, and sister in law, Steve and Karin McConnell (Fountain Inn, SC); Five grandchildren: Madeline, Charlotte, and Reid...

Apr 28, 2023

Raymond Lee Sargent, 69, of Gray, GA, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023.  A funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel with Evangelist Roy Lyles and Frank Rozier officiating and the eulogy will be delivered by Katie Carr.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the...

Apr 26, 2023

Rita Thompson Peed, 75, of Macon, GA, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023.  Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 30, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Vineville Baptist Church, with Dr. Richard Kremer officiating.  Visitation will follow the service in the Church sanctuary.  Interment will be private at Riverside Cemetery.  Flowers will be appreciated, and memorial contributions may be...

Apr 23, 2023

Major Charles Roger Abbott (ret), 69, of Macon, GA, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Cupola Chapel, with the Reverend Chris Barbee officiating.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made...

Apr 21, 2023

Today, we said goodbye to our mom, Betty Lou Powell, 74, of Macon Georgia. She passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Friday, April 21st, 2023.

She was born in Dublin, Georgia, on March 17th of 1949 to the late Curtis Ashley and Veneree Powell, and was preceded in death by her daughters,...

Apr 19, 2023

Ronald Joseph Gazboda, 75, Gainesville, GA, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023.  A funeral service will be held Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel.  The family will greet friends following the service.

Son of the late Joseph Edward and Elaine Rose Conklin Gazboda, Mr. Gazboda was a 1965 graduate of...

Apr 19, 2023

Wylie McGlamery, 79, resident of Macon, died Wednesday, April 19, 2023. A celebration of his life will be held at Ingleside Baptist Church at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 22, 2023, with Reverend Mark Hudgins officiating. The family will receive friends immediately thereafter in the Chapel of Ingleside Baptist Church.

Born in Greensboro, North Carolina on July 21,...

Apr 19, 2023

Ronnie Purser, 77, of Byron, GA, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023.  Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 23, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. at First Evangelical Church with the Reverend Richard Jelly officiating.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  Burial will be private at Forsyth City Cemetery.  Flowers are beautiful but the family...

Apr 19, 2023

William Edward “Ed” Thornton, 90, of Gray, GA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.  A funeral service will be held Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Bradley Baptist Church with the Reverend Steve Johnson officiating.  The family will greet friends before the service from 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.  Burial will follow the service at...

Apr 18, 2023

A memorial service for Marianne Wooten Dunn who passed away April 18, 2023, will be held at Mulberry United Methodist Church on May 7, 2023, at 3:00pm with Dr. Ted Goshorn and the Reverend Payton Stone officiating.

She was preceded in death by her father John E Wooten, her mother Mary Faircloth Glenn, stepfather, Dr. John C....