Obituaries

Aug 25, 2020

Janette Stokes Green, 95, of Byron, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020. A funeral service will be at Porterfield Baptist Church, Saturday, August 29, 2020, at 2:00 PM with the Reverends John Brigmond, David Mullis and Robby Kerr officiating. Ms. Green will lie in state one hour prior to the service.  Interment will follow at Mount Pleasant cemetery. In...

Aug 25, 2020

Morris Max Cohen passed away on August 25 2020.

His life was devoted to his faith, family, business career and service to others.

Morris was a proud graduate of Emory University and was a member of Alpha Epsilon Pi.

He was a lifetime member and past president of Congregation Sha’aray Israel.

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Aug 24, 2020

Juanita T. Jordan was the ultimate “Good-doer.” You can find her fingerprints on nearly every part of the Macon community. From the vibrancy and revitalization of downtown Macon, to the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail and Amerson River Park, to the countless nonprofits and educational institutions that exist to improve our community, she leaves an enduring legacy, which is a testament...

Aug 22, 2020

Candis McLendon DeVane, 62, of Milledgeville passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020. A graveside service will be at the Gordon Cemetery, Highway 18, Gray, Georgia, Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 11:00 AM with Caleb Newberry officiating. Family will greet friends Tuesday, August 25, 2020 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Hart’s Jones County Chapel.

Candis was...

Aug 22, 2020

Helen LeFrance Pope Kennington, better known as Giggy, passed away peacefully August 22, 2020. She was the epitome of the biblical Proverbs 31 woman.  Her worth was far more than rubies.  Her children did indeed rise and call her blessed, and her ultimate goal was for everyone she loved to know Jesus.  She was consistent and persistent with every...

Aug 21, 2020

Johnny Hipps, 70, of Gray, passed away Friday, August 21, 2020. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at 6:00 PM in the Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel. The Reverend Gary Thomas will be officiating.

Johnny was born to the late John Livingston Hipps, Sr. and Winfred “Winnie” Rigby Anderson and step father ...

Aug 21, 2020

Floyd Coleman Stillwell, 88, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020. Coleman was born in Macon, Georgia. He graduated from Lanier High School, after which he served in the National Guard.

Coleman worked for 13 years for Central of Georgia Railroad. He retired after 32 years as electrical inspector for the City of Macon, after which he...

Aug 20, 2020

Hilda Washburn Sheffield, 93, of Macon died August 20, 2020. A funeral service will be Sunday, August 23, 2020, at 2:00 PM at Greenwood Baptist Church with Kim Washburn speaking. Burial will be private.

Born to the late C.B and Pauline Washburn, Hilda is survived by her daughter, Terri L Sheffield of Macon Georgia; granddaughter, Annaclaire Orris...

Aug 20, 2020

Robert Jackson Lott, 91, of Macon, died on August 20, 2020. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2020, at 11 am at Riverside Cemetery with the pastor of Vineville Baptist Church, Dr. Richard Kremer officiating.

A native of Appling County, Georgia, Bob was the son of the late Robert Rutherford Lott and Marie Ellis...

Aug 19, 2020

Mrs. Rutha Gaynell Hedgepeth, a loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died on August 19th, 2020 at the age of 81. A memorial service will be held Sunday August 23rd, 2020 at 3:00 PM at the Parkway Assembly of God. For more details refer to her Facebook page, www.facebook.com/gaynell.hedgepeth.

Rutha was born August 8th, 1939 to...

Aug 19, 2020

Edward ‘Dennis’ Huthnance, 77, of Macon, Georgia passed away on August 19, 2020. He was born August 31, 1942 in Macon, Georgia to the late Edward Dennis Huthnance and Frances Collins Huthnance. A private graveside service will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery, 1301 Riverside Drive, Macon, Georgia 31201, Monday, August 24, 2020. In lieu of flowers, the family...

Aug 17, 2020

I am not nor have I ever been a professional singer. My father met my mother in Dodge Co. Ga. when she was playing an old pedal organ in a small Methodist Church. They were married in 1917 and raised three girls and two boys. We lived on farms in Dodge and Bleckley Co. until 1940 when my father...

Aug 17, 2020

Frances Mae Church Pierce, 93, of Macon, passed away peacefully August 17, 2020 with her family by her side. A Funeral service will be Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the Macon Memorial Park Mausoleum with the Reverend Steve Waldorf officiating.  Family will greet friends Wednesday, August 19, 2020 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Hart’s on...

Aug 16, 2020

ROBERT HARDEMAN BAER – July 28, 1940 – August 16, 2020

Robert Hardeman (“Bobby”) Baer, 80, passed peacefully August 16, 2020 at his home in St. Simons Island, Georgia.   Bobby was not one to enter a room quietly.  He made friends wherever he went and did his darndest to make newcomers feel welcome.   He was truly one...

Aug 16, 2020

Lula R. Sharpe, 97, of Macon, passed away August 16, 2020. A graveside service will be August 21, 2020 at 10:00 AM at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens.

Lulu is survived by her grandson, Ken Waters (Linda) of Macon, Georgia; great grandson, Dustin H. Waters of Macon, Georgia; two great-great granddaughters, Cohen Bohannon and Tiffany DeVane; step great-great...

Aug 16, 2020

Rosemary Minton Cumbess, 71, of Gray, Georgia passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020. A funeral service will be Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel with the Reverend Gladden Coe and Dr. Ron McClung Officiating. Interment will follow at Haddock Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will greet friends Wednesday, August 19, 2020 from...

Aug 15, 2020

Floyd Coleman Stillwell, 88, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020. Coleman was born in Macon, Georgia. He graduated from Lanier High School, after which he served in the National Guard.

Coleman worked for 13 years for Central of Georgia Railroad. He retired after 32 years as electrical inspector for the City of Macon, after which he...

Aug 14, 2020

Hixie Virginia Windham Hutchison, 87, of Macon, passed away Friday, August 14, 2020.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Houston Road Church of God of Prophecy.

Daughter of the late Riley Henry and Blanche Youngblood Windham, Mrs. Hutchison was born in Reynolds, Georgia.  She was a loving wife and...

Aug 14, 2020

The family and friends of Charlie Moore are in mourning for his loss to Covid-19. We join in our sorrow with tens of thousands of other Americans.

Charlie died Friday, August 14, 2020; he was a vibrant seventy-two years old. He was a loving father and grandfather and a much-adored husband. He served his country in Vietnam...

Aug 14, 2020

Marcus A. Gandy, Jr. passed away unexpectedly, August 14, 2020. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Forest Hills United Methodist Church, 1217 Forest Hill Road, Macon, GA. Covid-19 regulations will be observed. The Reverend Dianne Sweckard and the Reverend Teresa Edwards will officiate.

Marcus was born...