Obituaries

Feb 11, 2021

Joan Ketterbaugh Childres, 82, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on February 11, 2021.  Due to COVID precautions, a private family service will be held graveside at Middle Georgia Memory Gardens.

Joan was the daughter of the late Joseph and Louse Ketterbaugh and the widow of Stanley Childres. Joan was a life-long resident of Macon and nearby communities...

Feb 8, 2021

Michael Joseph Parella 75, of Macon, died Monday, February 8, 2021 after an extended illness.  He was born in Macon, June 10, 1945 to the late Sara Truesdel Parella and Joseph John Parella.  He graduated in 1963 from Lanier High School and received a BA degree from Mercer University.

After moving to Atlanta, Michael earned a Master...

Feb 7, 2021

William “Billy” Elridge Atwater, Sr., 96, of Macon, died peacefully from metastatic melanoma on Sunday, February 7, 2021, while at home surrounded by his family.  Son of the late James Albert Atwater and Ina Mae Favors Atwater, he was born in Macon on June 10, 1924.  Mr. Atwater was a 1942 graduate of Lanier High School before entering the...

Feb 6, 2021

John Henry Walters, 81, of Macon, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 6, 2021. A private visitation for the family was held Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Mr. Walters was born June 27, 1939 in Selma, Alabama, to Robert J. Walters, Sr. and Esther (Rogers) Walters.  He was a gruff, but loving, family man, and he will...

Feb 6, 2021

Kent S. Sutton, 83, of Macon, died Saturday, February 6, 2021.  A memorial service will be held Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. at the chapel of Hart’s at the Cupola with Dr. Mark Hudgins officiating.  The family will greet friends following the service.  Interment will be at private Oak Grove Cemetery in McRae, Georgia.

Son...

Feb 4, 2021

Walter George Yarbrough, Sr., 83, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021. The family will receive friends Wednesday, February 10, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Hart's Cherry Street. A celebration of life for Mr. Yarbrough will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel at Hart's Cherry Street...

Feb 3, 2021

Mr. James Lloyd Murphy III, of Macon, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 7, 2021, at New Heights Church in Macon. The family will greet friends 1 hour prior.  The Reverend David Garrett will officiate.  Burial will follow at Macon Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers,...

Feb 2, 2021

James Marvin Vaughn, Jr. 60, of Macon, passed away February 02, 2021. A small private family service will be Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Middle Georgia Memory Gardens with the Reverend John Haney officiating.

James was born November 27, 1960 to James Marvin Vaughn Sr. and Ida Kay Watson. He is survived by his wife, Angela Vaughn...

Feb 2, 2021

Mr. Edward Voss, 67, of Monroe County, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021. A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 11:00AM at North Macon Presbyterian Church, 5707 Rivoli Drive, Macon, Georgia 31206.

Mr. Voss was born in St. Petersburg, Florida and worked for Ten-8 Fire & Safety Equipment for over 25 years.  He...

Feb 2, 2021

Larry Walker Stevenson, 73, of Gray, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Haddock Baptist Church with Dr. Ron McClung officiating.  The family will greet friends at 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Burial will be private at Cedar Ridge Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be...

Feb 1, 2021

Marjorie was born on February 22, 1945 to William and Marjorie Reid Jennings. After graduating from Stratford Academy, Marjorie received her bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from West Georgia College in the area of Psychology. She was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Sorority.

Marjorie was employed by The Middle Georgia Psychoeducational Program at Alexander IV School as...

Feb 1, 2021

Willie T. “Bill” Smith, Jr., 72, of Eatonton, died Monday, February 1, 2021.  A memorial service will be held Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel officiated by the Reverend Christy Campbell.  The family will greet friends following the service.

Son of the late William Thomas Smith, Sr. and Betty Dunn...

Feb 1, 2021

William Stanley “Stan” Greene of Macon, GA, age 65, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2021, in the presence of his wife and children.

Stan was born in Albany, GA to Wiley Eugene Greene and Robbie June Greene Harnack, on January 29, 1956. Stan married to Christina Jenkins Greene of Macon, GA, on December 29, 2000 in...

Jan 31, 2021

Francis Eugene "Gene" Kitchens, 84, of Macon, died Sunday, January 31, 2021.  A graveside service will be held Friday, February 5, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Riverside Cemetery (North Gate) with the Reverend Kenny Wells officiating.  Wearing masks and social distancing is requested by the family. Flowers accepted or donations may be made to Tabernacle Baptist Church Building Fund,...

Jan 31, 2021

Carl Leonard Wheeler, Sr. died at home Sunday, January 31, 2021. He was 92 years old. He was born in Jones County, GA to the late Rufus Lee Wheeler and Eddie Gertrude Greene Wheeler. Carl was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Mary Jackson Wheeler and sister, Eddie Fay Wheeler Hawkins. He was raised in Jones County and...

Jan 30, 2021

Jack R. Holloway, 83, of Jones County, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Greenwood Baptist Church with the Reverend Kim Washburn officiating. Family will receive visitors from 1-2pm at Greenwood Baptist Church. A private burial will be at the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

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Jan 28, 2021

Melody Shearer, 67, daughter of the late Gladys Shearer and Frank Wehunt, died Thursday, January 28, 2021 of COVID-19. She was suffering with severe symptoms but was afraid to go to the hospital and tried to care for herself at home. Melody would not want anyone to get sick gathering in her honor. Once the threat of COVID has...

Jan 28, 2021

Judge Stephen Phillip Brown died on January 28th, 2021. Due to the pandemic, the family is planning a memorial service in the future.

Born on June 29, 1941 in Birmingham, Alabama to W. Pearsall Brown and Milledge Anderson Brown, Phil had 2 brothers: W. Pearsall Brown (now deceased) and James Hampton Brown (now of Augusta, Georgia). The...

Jan 28, 2021

Jarrell Frank Strickland, 74, of Macon, died Thursday, January 28, 2021. The family will greet friends Sunday, January 31, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Hart’s at the Cupola. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. with a reception to follow at Hart’s Chapel of the Cupola.  In lieu of...

Jan 26, 2021

Peggy Moss, 59, of Macon, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 4:00PM at Hart’s Chapel of the Cupola with visitation to follow.

Peggy was born in Bibb county to her late parents, J.B. and Della Moss.  She was educated in public schools of Bibb county and...