Obituaries

May 24, 2020

Jerry Lee Chandler, 66, of Gordon, Georgia peacefully passed away at home Sunday, May 24th following a brief illness. Jerry will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 48 years, Lavona and his children, Michele (Ricky) and Christy (Phillip). Jerry will also be fondly remembered by his four grandchildren Taylor, Lauren, Hunter and Chandler.

Jerry was born...

May 21, 2020

Billy Parker Kimberly, 85, of Turner Circle, went to be with the Lord Thursday, May 21, 2020. The family will greet friends from 12:00pm-1:00pm, Wednesday May 27, 2020, at Stone Creek Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm-2:00pm at Stone Creek Baptist Church on the same day with interment at Middle Georgia Memory Gardens at 3:00pm. Masks ...

May 20, 2020

Robert “Bob” G. Buckey, 82, of Gray, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020.  He was born August 7, 1937 to the late Alfred Wirt Buckey and Frances Lucille Wardlow Buckey.  He was also predeceased by his sister, Shirley Brooks.  Services for Mr. Buckey will be private.  A visitation will be held on Sunday, May 24, 2020 from 5:00PM to...

May 20, 2020

Jane Terry Grinstead, 69, of Macon, died Wednesday, May 20, 2020.

She was born September 27, 1950 in Greenville, MS and moved to Macon in 1963 and was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.  She attended and graduated from Stratford Academy in 1968 and attended Macon College.  She joined her husband in his C.P.A. practice, where...

May 20, 2020

Lillian “Lorraine” Dowlen, 92, of Macon, died Wednesday, May 20, 2020.  She was born in Washington, D.C., on June 20, 1927 to the late Elmer Reeves Mangum and Lillian Gertrude Mangum.  A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 804 Cherry St., Ste A, Macon, GA 31201...

May 19, 2020

Keith Young of Macon went to be with our Lord on May 19, 2020. He was a Mercer University graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in History. He taught Social Studies for eight years at Southwest High School, Rutland Middle School, and ACE. He enjoyed being a coach, coaching football, wrestling, and his beloved sport of baseball. He loved...

May 19, 2020

Keith Daniel Young, 30, of Macon, died Tuesday, May 19, 2020. Keith was a long-time resident of Macon, graduating from Rutland High School in 2008, and Mercer University in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in history. Keith became a teacher and taught and coached baseball and other various sports at Southwest High School, Rutland Middle School, and the Academy...

May 16, 2020

Louise C Bryant, a longtime resident of Macon, died Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Carlyle Place, at the age of 100 years.  A private graveside service will be held at Ellijay City Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Bryant's name to The Resident Fund at Carlyle Place, 5300 Zebulon Rd, Macon, GA 31210.

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May 15, 2020

Cecil Smith, 88, of Macon, passed away Friday, May 15, 2020.  A private graveside service will be held Sunday, May 17, 2020 at 3:00PM at Macon Memorial Park Cemetery with the Reverend Mike Fuller officiating.  Memorial contributions may be sent to Alzheimer's Association, 886 Mulberry St, Macon, GA 31201 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place...

May 14, 2020

Thomas Benjamin Hall, 84, of Jones County, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020.  A private celebration of life will be held Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Bradley Baptist Church, with the Reverend Chuck Beaver officiating.

Mr. Hall was born February 11, 1936 to parents Joseph B. Hall and Sara Caudle Hall.  He served in the Army National...

May 14, 2020

James “Jim” Howard Frady, 81, our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020. A private service will be held outside of Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel, Monday, May 18, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. with the Reverend Kim Washburn officiating.  The family will greet friends following the service.  A private burial will be held at...

May 14, 2020

Charlotte L. Stephens, 73, of Roberta, passed away, Thursday, May 14, 2020.  Graveside services will be held at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 1:00PM with the Reverend Heath Holly officiating.  Contributions in Mrs. Stephens name may be made to Community Fellowship, 3 Railroad St., Reynolds, GA 31076. Mrs. Stephens is survived by her son, Michael...

May 13, 2020

Darryl Glenn Skidmore, 65, of Gray, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 6, 2020 at 2:00PM at First Baptist Church of Gray with the Reverend Randy Darnell officiating.

The son of the late Glen Joseph and Hazel Ester Ragan Skidmore, Darryl grew up in Macon and attended Shurlington Baptist...

May 13, 2020

Cusie, as she was known since childhood, died tranquilly Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at her home in Saint James, North Carolina after having suffered a stroke. There will be a reception at Hart’s at the Cupola to remember her life following the interment Saturday, April 24, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 pm.  The family suggests donations in her...

May 10, 2020

Stuart Schwartz, 96, of Macon, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020.  Graveside services will be private at the old section of Congregation Sha’arey Israel in Rose Hill Cemetery with Rabbi Aaron Rubinstein officiating.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Congregation Sha’arey Israel, 611 First Street, Macon, GA 31201.

Born in Macon to the late...

May 9, 2020

Clifford “Cliff” K. Wallace, 87, of Macon, went to be with his Jesus Saturday, May 9, 2020.  A private graveside service will be held Friday, May 15, 2020 at Evergreen Cemetery in Fitzgerald, Georgia with the Reverend Jim Cowart officiating.  Those wishing to honor Cliff’s memory may do so with a contribution to Harvest Church, 3322 US-41, Byron, GA...

May 8, 2020

Faith M. Jones, 84, of Gray, died Friday, May 8, 2020.  Graveside services will be at 2:00PM Monday, May 11, 2020 at Ramah Cemetery in Wilkinson County.

Faith is survived by her three children, Susan Kitchens (Earl) of Gray, Mitchell Jones of Macon, and Kim Barrett of Macon; four grandchildren, Thomas Kitchens (Bria) of Bonaire, Heather E....

May 8, 2020

Patricia “Pat” McCarty, 81, of Macon, died Friday, May 8, 2020 after a short battle with cancer, surrounded by her family.  Memorial services will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Lizella Baptist Church with the Reverend Chris Minton officiating.  In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Lizella Baptist Church, Building Fund, 2950 S....

May 5, 2020

Walter W. Stooksberry, 93, of Macon, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020.  A private burial will be held at Minor Hill Memorial Gardens in Minor Hill, Tennessee.  Memorial contributions may be made to All About Animals, 101 Riverside Dr., Macon, GA 31210.

Walter W. Stooksberry was born the youngest of three sons to Mary Belle and Samuel...

May 5, 2020

David E. Oxley, 90, of Gray, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020.  A private graveside service will be held at Elam Memorial Gardens with the Reverend Gary Thomas officiating.  Memorial contributions may be sent to The Gideons International Processing Center, P.O. Box 97251, Washington, DC 20090-7251 or Elam Baptist Church Building Fund, 203 Elam Church Rd, Gray, GA 31032....