Obituaries

Nov 11, 2022

Linda Stevens Burton, 86, passed away at Atrium Health Navicent Hospice in Macon, GA on November 11, 2022.

Linda was born on November 20, 1935, in Fitzgerald, GA to the late Webster Linwood and Ruby Pearl Stevens. She grew up in Willacoochee, GA, where she lived an idyllic childhood. Linda received a Nursing Diploma from the Grady...

Nov 9, 2022

Tommy Keith Smith, 57, of Macon, GA, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022.  The family will greet friends Sunday, November 13, 2022, at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Son of the late Tommy Arthur and JoAnn Smith, Tommy was born in Metter, Georgia.  He worked as a pressman for Sphinx, Inc. ...

Nov 8, 2022

Patsy "P.J." Bennett, 66, of Macon, GA, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022.  Family will greet friends from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Sunday, December 4, 2022, at Hart’s at the Cupola.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 5962 Zebulon Road, PMB 359, Macon, GA 31210.

Daughter of the late...

Nov 7, 2022

Robert Michael Ousley, beloved husband and devoted Mason, passed away from the world Monday, November 7, 2022, at the age of 74 in Macon, Georgia.

He was a devoted husband to Karen Yarbrough Ousley; dearest father to Matthew Ousley (Katie); grandfather to Caroline; brother to Becky McNeely (Alan); and uncle to Megan Talbot (Joey), Jessica Morrison (Josh)...

Nov 6, 2022

Reverend George King, 93, of Macon, GA, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 12, 2022, 3:00 p.m. at Wesley Glen Ministries Chapel with the Reverend John Irwin officiating.  A reception will follow the service in the chapel.  Inurnment will be private at Bethel Methodist Church Cemetery, Knoxville, Georgia.  In lieu of...

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...