Obituaries

Nov 5, 2022

Fonda M. Uptagrafft, 79, OF Macon, died Saturday, November 5, 2022.  Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at the Chapel of Hart’s at the Cupola with the Reverend Len Woodard officiating. The family will greet friends following the service at the Cupola. Burial will be private at Macon Memorial Park. In lieu of...

Nov 4, 2022

Jakie Murray Stelling, 93, of Macon, passed away peacefully Friday, November 4, 2022, at Opus Care of Georgia with her husband and daughter by her side. The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 8, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary on Cherry Street.  A memorial service will be held Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at 11:00...

Oct 28, 2022

Christine Whitmire, 75, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022. A funeral service will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 31, 2022, at Hart’s Chapel at the Cupola, with the Reverend Gary Dunagan officiating. The family will greet friends following the service. Interment will be private at Riverside Cemetery.

Ms. Whitmire was...

Oct 28, 2022

Michael Joseph Vitale, Jr., 75, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2022. Visitation with the family will be held at noon, Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at Hart’s Mortuary.   A celebration of life will follow at 1:00 pm with the Reverend Teresa Love Edwards of Vineville United Methodist Church officiating.

Michael was President and CEO of...

Oct 27, 2022

Barbara Anne Carrowan Klepsig, 91, of Macon died on October 27, 2022, from complications with COVID. A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Christ Church in Macon. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Christ Church, 582 Walnut St, Macon, GA 31201, or visit www.christchurchmacon.com.

Born September 1,...

Oct 27, 2022

Laura Hilliard Ringer, 90, of Eastman, GA, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022.

Daughter of the late John Calvin and Viola Cannon Hilliard, Mrs. Ringer was a resident of Eastman for over 20 years.  She was an excellent quilter.  She loved reading and discussing politics.  Mrs. Ringer was preceded in death by her husband, Jerome Mahin Ringer;...

Oct 23, 2022

James “Jim” Daniel Gann, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, October 23, 2022.  The family will greet friends from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 28, 2022, at the Gables at Wolf Creek Clubhouse.  Interment will be private at Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Methodist Home for...

Oct 23, 2022

William Perry Neal, 84, of Macon, GA, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 29, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. at Hart’s Chapel at the Cupola with the Reverend Tommy Jordan officiating.  The family will greet friends from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Hart’s at the Cupola.  Flowers are appreciated or memorial...

Oct 23, 2022

Adelbert Stephen “Steve” Durkee, Jr, 81, of Macon, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00AM, Thursday, October 27, 2022, at the chapel of Hart’s at the Cupola with Dr. Jimmy Asbell officiating.

Mr. Durkee was the son of the late Adelbert Stephen Durkee, Sr. and Flewellyn Patillo Durkee. Steve was...

Oct 22, 2022

Ruth “Elaine” Conner, 77, of Juliette, GA, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022.  The funeral service will be held Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Bethany Baptist Church, 365 Pea Ridge Road Juliette, GA with Reverend Jimmy Corbitt officiating.  The family will greet friends Tuesday, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the church.  Burial will follow...

Oct 16, 2022

Betty M. McCrackin, 78, of Macon, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, with Reverend Bryan Hinson officiating.  The family will greet friends for a reception following the service.

Betty was born to the late Fred and Mary...

Oct 16, 2022

Lillie Annie McFarland Bray, 80, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022.  A private graveside service will be held at Greenwood Cemetery, Groveland, Florida.

Daughter of the late Ernest and Annie Laura Childs McFarland, Mrs. Bray was a member of Martha Bowman United Methodist Church.  She taught at Macon State College in the dental school and served as...

Oct 13, 2022

Robyn Rena Hill, 54, of Macon, GA, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022.  Funeral service will be held Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church with Pastor Elliott Everitt officiating.  The family will greet friends Monday, October 17, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary on Cherry Street.  Burial will follow the...

Oct 13, 2022

On Thursday, October 13, 2022, Louise S. Green, Beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Aunt, passed away peacefully surrounded by her immediate family.  May the Lord accept her into his Kingdom of Heaven. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 22, 2022, at 11:00 AM, at Hart’s Chapel on Cherry Street.  The family will greet friends Friday, October 21, 2022, from...

Oct 12, 2022

Bruce Jonas Bishop, a 58-year resident of Macon, Georgia, left to be with His Lord Wednesday, October 12, 2022. Bruce was born in Greenville, SC on August 11, 1930, to Ruth and Jonas Bishop who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his two sisters, Dorothy Suarez and Frances Henderson and his youngest son, Robert...

Oct 10, 2022

Glenda Martin Thornsberry, age 88, of Macon, GA, formerly of Floyd County, KY, passed away Monday, October 10, 2022 at Pine Pointe Hospice at Macon, GA.

She was born in Hueysville, Kentucky, March 20, 1934, to James Martin and Vassie Allen Martin.

Glenda is survived by her husband, of 70 years, Clyde Thornsberry; children, Teresa...

Oct 10, 2022

Amelia Blair “Mimi” Huntsinger, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, friend, and dog mom, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 10, 2022. A woman of tremendous faith in her Lord and Savior, Amelia is now safe in His arms and released from the horrible pain and suffering she endured from Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome for many years. She was born...

Oct 9, 2022

Mary Jo Stiles, 31, of Lizella, Georgia passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022.  A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Hart’s Chapel at the Cupola.  The family will greet friends and family one hour prior to the service.  Burial will follow the service at Riverside Cemetery.

Mary Jo...

Oct 8, 2022

Howard Earl Martin, 79, of Gray, GA, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022.  A funeral service will be held Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Greenwood Baptist Church with the Reverend Kim Washburn officiating.  The family will greet friends Monday, October 10, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel.  Interment will...

Oct 7, 2022

Champ Drew Ethridge, Jr., 68, of Macon, passed away Friday, October 7, 2022. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Hart’s Chapel on Cherry Street with Dr. Mark Hudgins officiating. The family will greet friends Tuesday, October 11, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Hart’s on Cherry Street. Burial will follow...