Obituaries

Nov 26, 2019

Martha McDonald Smith, formerly of Macon, died Tuesday, Nov. 26, in Decatur, Georgia. She was 88.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at Riverside Cemetery in Macon with the Rev. Ron Holland officiating.

Mrs. Smith was the widow of longtime Macon attorney Walter Smith. They were married for more...

Nov 22, 2019

Larry Glenn Hortman, 74, son of the late Annie Ruth and Tracy Hortman, and stepson of Wilbur Watson, passed away surrounded by family and dear friends  on Friday morning, November 22, 2019. A beloved family man, Larry was a lifelong resident of Middle Georgia. After graduating Warner Robins High School, Larry enlisted in the Air Force and served his...

Nov 22, 2019

A. Cecil Baker, 91, of Macon, passed away Friday, November 22, 2019.  A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Cecil was born in Macon, Georgia to the late Isom Frank and Winnie Hagin Baker. He was a graduate of Lanier High School. Cecil was a retired employee with the city of Macon. ...

Nov 19, 2019

Mrs. Mary Blair Johnson went to rest Tuesday, November 19, 2019 in Evans, Georgia.

Born in Macon, Georgia on June 11, 1932, she was a beloved mother, grandmother and faithful wife.  She was a University of Georgia graduate, class of 1954.  Known as Mary Blair, Mama, and Gigi; she taught fourth grade for over forty years, with...

Nov 19, 2019

After a life well lived, Eleanor Baker Castellaw, 89, of Macon, passed away peacefully surrounded with love on November 19, 2019.  Funeral services will be held Monday, November 25, 2019 at 2:00PM at Mulberry Street United Methodist Church with Dr. Craig Rikard and the Reverend Matt Woodbery officiating.  There will be a reception and visitation before the service from...

Nov 17, 2019

Gary Findlay, Sr., 69, of Lizella, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019.  A funeral service will be held Saturday, November 23, 2019, at 1:30PM, at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens.  The family will greet friends Saturday, November 23, 2019, from 11:00AM until 1:00PM, at Hart’s Chapel at the Cupola.  Pastor Danny Singletary and Pastor Rich Hulsey will officiate.

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Nov 17, 2019

Michael Kennedy, Sr., 62, of Macon, passed away November 17, 2019.  A memorial service will be held Friday, November 22, 2019, at 4:00PM, at Hart’s Jones County Chapel.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.

Mr. Kennedy was an avid reader and loved nature and animals.  He was a big-hearted man who would...

Nov 17, 2019

Amy Greene, born January 16, 1970, in Memphis, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 17, 2019.   A memorial service will be held Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 11:00AM at the Chapel of Ingleside Baptist Church with Dr. Mark Hudgins officiating.  The family will greet friends Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Hart’s at the Cupola from 5:00PM until 7:00PM.  The...

Nov 17, 2019

Jack Howell Long Sr., 88, of Gray, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019. A memorial service will be held Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 3:00PM at Hart’s Jones County Chapel with Jack Long, Jr. officiating. The family will greet friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children's...

Nov 17, 2019

Hazel Patterson Yearwood, of Macon, passed away November 17, 2019. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Mikado Baptist Church, 6751 Houston Rd. Macon GA, 31216. Pastors Rusty Smith and Ed Chambless will be officiating. The family will greet friends from 10:00AM until 11:00AM at Mikado Baptist Church.

Hazel was born...

Nov 16, 2019

Katrina "Trina" Lynn Coley, of Peachtree City, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019.  Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at 2:00 PM, in Hart's Mortuary, Jones County Chapel.  Burial will be private. The family will greet friends Monday, November, 18, 2019, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, at Hart's Mortuary, Jones County Chapel. Flowers will...

Nov 15, 2019

Thomas Wayne Roberts, 69, of Macon, passed away Friday, November 15, 2019.  A celebration of his life will be held Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 2:00 PM, at Hart’s Chapel at the Cupola, with David Self officiating.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow immediately after the service at Evergreen Cemetery.

Nov 15, 2019

June Thompson Foster 95, went to be with God on Friday, November 15, 2019.  She was the daughter of W. A. and Maude McNeil Thompson and wife of Wilton E. Foster. She is survived by her son, Wilton E. Foster Jr. (Bo), her granddaughter, Courtney Lynn Foster and her daughter-in-law ,Cheryl Lynn Foster,all of Hudson, Ohio. She is also...

Nov 14, 2019

Laverne Brooks Graham, 88, of Macon, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 14, 2019, surrounded by loved ones.  A memorial service will be held Sunday, November 17, 2019 at 2:00PM at Hart’s Chapel of the Cupola with the Reverend Matt Brinkley officiating.   The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  Burial will be...

Nov 13, 2019

Kathryn Blanks died Wednesday, November 13, 2019 from complications related to a previous stroke. A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00am, Monday, November 18, 2019 at Christ Episcopal Church 582 Walnut St, Macon, 31201. Family will greet friends at a reception following the service. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations...

Nov 11, 2019

Kenneth Wynn, 96, of Macon, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 1:00 PM at Salem Methodist Church with the Reverend Bobby Gale and the Reverend Gail Smith officiating.  The family will greet friends at the church 30 minutes prior to the service, as well as, Friday, November 15, 2019...

Nov 6, 2019

Elizabeth Parrish, 57, of Gray, beloved wife, was called to her eternal resting place Wednesday, November 6, 2019.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 11:00AM at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel with the Reverend John Haney officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  A graveside service will follow at Cedar...

Nov 5, 2019

Watson “Lamar” Odom of Macon, Georgia crossed the river to his Heavenly home Tuesday, November 5, 2019.  A graveside service with military honors will be held Monday, November 11, 2019 at 11:00AM at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens with the Reverend Joe E. Williams, Jr. officiating.

Lamar Odom was born in Washington County, Georgia on March 20, 1933,...

Nov 5, 2019

Robert Matthew “Matt” Hunter, of Macon, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019.  A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, November 11, 2019 at Hart’s Chapel of the Cupola with Dr. Mark Hudgins officiating.  The family will greet visitors following the service.  The burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be...

Nov 5, 2019

Paul Hudson Newberry, Jr., 82, of Macon, passed away suddenly Tuesday, November 5, 2019.  A celebration of life will be held at Riverside United Methodist Church on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at 2:00 pm with the Reverend Antonie Walker, Father David Probst, and the Reverend John Haney officiating. Family will greet friends following the service.

Paul was...