Obituaries

Nov 25, 2020

Dr. Catherine Miller DuPree, daughter of the late Carrie Lee Miller and Eric Ernest Miller, was born in Gordon, Georgia on July 14, 1920 and died peacefully in her sleep at her home at Carlyle Place in Macon the night of Nov 25, 2020. She was the mother of four children: Susan DuPree Mincey of Macon, Dr. Jean DuPree...

Nov 25, 2020

Nancy Morgan, age 29 and holding, died on Tuesday, November 25, 2020. Private funeral services at Elam Baptist Church with extended family will be held at 3:00 pm Sunday, November 29, 2020 with Reverend Gary Thomas officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Sonrise Ministries, 3378 Gray Hwy, Gray, GA 31032.

Mrs. Morgan was...

Nov 21, 2020

Virginia “Jenny” Gibbs Bailey, of Macon passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020.  A funeral service will be Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 2:00 PM at the chapel of Hart’s at the Cupola with the Reverends John Kinser and Jim Shipley officiating. Burial will be private at Riverside Cemetery. The family requests that everyone wear a mask and practice social...

Nov 21, 2020

Ruth Durden Purvis Tew, 74, of Eatonton, died Saturday, November 21, 2020.  A graveside service will be held Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Cedar Ridge Cemetery in Gray, Georgia with Pastor Brian Durden, her great nephew, officiating.

The daughter of the late Tolie and Cathern Lavonia Beasley Durden, Ruth was born in Soperton, Georgia. ...

Nov 19, 2020

On November 19, 2020, Edward Erwin Hilliard, age 82, passed away peacefully at his home in Macon Georgia.  Due to the growing concern of the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the family of Ed Hilliard has made the decision to postpone the Memorial Service previously scheduled for December 12, 2020 at Bowersville Baptist Church until a later date.  The...

Nov 19, 2020

Nora Robbins, 70, of Macon passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020. Graveside services will be Monday, November 23, 2020 at 3:00 PM at Riverside Cemetery with the Reverend Scott McMillan officiating.

Nora is survived by her three sons, Marty Robbins (Kathy) of Hopemill, North Carolina, Michael (Michele) Robbins of Macon, Georgia, Billy Robbins of Macon, Georgia; sisters,...

Nov 19, 2020

Ruth Witherington Murphy, 94, of Macon, died Thursday, November 19, 2020.  A graveside service will be held Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. with Dr. Jake Hall officiating.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Highland Hills Baptist Church, 1370 Briarcliff Rd, Macon, GA 31211.

Mrs. Murphy was a member of Highland Hills...

Nov 18, 2020

Carole Minor Wheeler,75, of Gray, Georgia passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020. A Memorial service will be Sunday, November 22, 2020 at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church of Gray with the Reverend Randy Darnell officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.

Carole is survived by her husband of 53 years, Bobby...

Nov 18, 2020

Vivian Babb Hammonds, 98, of Macon, died Wednesday, November 18, 2020.  A graveside service will be held Monday, November 23, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Riverside Cemetery with the Reverend Joe McDaniel officiating.

Formerly of Sylvian Drive and daughter of the late Charles H. and Virley Hambrick Babb, Mrs. Hammonds was a long-time member of Mabel White...

Nov 17, 2020

Algie Ray Roland, 80, of Macon, died Wednesday, November 18, 2020.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the donor’s favorite charity.

Mr. Roland was a retired carpenter and millwright where he was a member of the local union #144.  He loved fishing in the creek.

Mr. Roland was preceded in death by...

Nov 17, 2020

Fred B. Woods, 52, of Gray, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 17, 2020. A Memorial service will be Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Bradley Baptist Church with the Reverend Steve Johnson Officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.

Fred is survived by his wife, Traci Woods; one son, Zachary...

Nov 11, 2020

William Donald “Donnie” Brannen, 64, of Orange Park, Florida, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at a local hospital. He is preceded in death by his wife, Janice Carol Posey McKinney Brannen.  He was born in Santa Clara, California to the late Harold Brannen and Wilma (Lott) Brannen.

Donnie graduated in 1973 from Albany High School and...

Nov 11, 2020

Laurene Johnson Wooten, 94, of Macon, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020.  A graveside service will be held Friday, November 13, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Macon Memorial Park with the Reverends Chip Miller and John Kinser officiating.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 682 Mulberry St., Macon, GA 31201.

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Nov 8, 2020

Lt.Col.Marshall  Moorman (Ret)

January 18, 1948

November 08,2020

Norland High School Miami, FL

United States Air Force Academy

Class of ‘72 - Best in Blue

Fortitudo Per Aspera

“Strength Through Adversity”

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marshall...

Nov 8, 2020

Diane Bagwell Batchelor, 74, of Macon, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Greenwood Baptist Church with the Revered Kim Washburn officiating.  The family will greet friends 1 hour prior to the service.  A graveside service will be held at Henderson-Stripling Cemetery....

Nov 7, 2020

Frederick Lamar Haygood Jones, 72, of Jones County, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020.  A memorial service will be held Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel. The service will be livestreamed.  The family will greet friends Monday, November 9, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel....

Nov 7, 2020

Alice Spencer Smith, 95, of Macon, passed away Saturday , November 7, 2020.  A graveside service for immediate family will be held Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Rose Hill Cemetery officiated by her nephew Minister John Rager.  Memorial contributions may be made to Ingleside Baptist Church, 843 Wimbish Rd., Macon, GA 31210.

The daughter...

Nov 6, 2020

Margie Robertson Epps, 89, of Macon, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020.  A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 1:00 PM at Knowles Chapel Cemetery in Sparta, Georgia with the Reverend Mark Hudgins officiating.

Margie was born February 9, 1931 in Pampa, Texas, to the late John Lloyd and Nanny Sue...

Nov 6, 2020

Clara Estelle Williams, 86, of Macon passed away Friday, November 6, 2020 to be with her Lord and Savior.  Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hart’s Chapel of Cherry Street with Pastor Wesley Bridges officiating. Burial will follow at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. The family will greet friends Monday, November 9,...

Nov 6, 2020

Bobby F. Morgan, 88, of Macon, passed away Friday, November 6, 2020. Private funeral services will be held Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Mark Magoni officiating.  Burial will be held at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Morgan served in the military for 3 years. He was employed at Georgia Kraft for 41 years....