Obituaries

John Charles Waters

May 2, 2019

John Waters, 59, of Gray, GA passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord surrounded by his family Thursday evening May 2, 2019. The family will hold a reception at the Mulberry United Methodist Church in Macon Monday, May 6, 2019 at 1:00pm to receive family and friends followed by a memorial service in the Mulberry...

Marjorie "Midge" Sandlin

May 2, 2019

Marjorie (Midge) Sandlin passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019.

Midge graduated from Northwestern University in 1962. After working as a banker and homebuilder, she earned her Nursing degree from New York University in 1990. She was a master gardener, creative chef and potter who displayed her acerbic wit in voluminous letter-writing. Her flinty exterior and mushy interior...

Ray Dominy

May 2, 2019

Ray Dominy, age 90, of Carlyle Place in Macon, Georgia passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 2.  A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, May 5 at 2 PM in the sanctuary at Mulberry Street United Methodist Church with Lead Pastor Reverend Dr. Matt Woodbery, Associate Pastor Reverend Jeff Cook, and Pastor Emeritus Reverend Creede Hinshaw officiating. ...

Margie White Marlow

May 1, 2019

Margie White Marlow, 74, of Haddock, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2019. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 4, 2019, 11:00 AM at Haddock Baptist Church with Dr. Ron McClung officiating. The family will greet friends at the church from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Haddock Baptist Church,...

Bob Kimsey

May 1, 2019

Marcus “Bob” L. Kimsey, III, 70, of Macon, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019.  A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held Monday, May 6, 2019 at 11:00AM at First Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Chip Miller and the Reverend John Kinser officiating.  The family will greet friends in the Gathering Place following the service.  In lieu...

Katie Aline Tindol Bower

Apr 30, 2019

Katie Bower went to be with our Lord Tuesday, April 30, 2019. Funeral services will be held at Swift Creek United Methodist Church, Friday, May 3, 2019 at 2:00 PM. The family will greet friends an hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow the service at the church cemetery. The Reverend Leland Collins will officiate. ...

Dr. David Henry Rozier

Apr 30, 2019

Dr. David Henry Rozier, 86, of Macon, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at his home surrounded by his wife and children.  A memorial service will be held at 2:00PM, Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Christ Church with the Reverend Cynthia Knapp officiating.  The family will greet friends following the service at Christ Church.  Burial will be private at...

Angela Dawn Brewster

Apr 29, 2019

Angela Dawn Brewster, 45, of Macon, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019.

She is survived by her mother, Sherry Martin of Gray GA; brother, Brandon Hopper of Milledgeville GA; fiancé, Chris Johnson of Macon GA; father, Clay Ross of KY; sister, Starr Profitt of KY; special cousin, Sarah Nickell.

Kathleen Martha Burt

Apr 29, 2019

Kathleen Martha Burt, born to the late John Thomas and Charlotte McLaughlin in Seward, Nebraska, August 7, 1944, died Monday, April 29, 2019.  Family will receive friends at Hart’s at the Cupola, Friday, May 10, 2019 from 11:30 AM-1:00 PM.  In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to Morningside Assisted Living of Macon, 6191 Peake Rd., Macon, GA...

Stephen Ray Hortman

Apr 29, 2019

Stephen Ray Hortman, 72, of Dry Branch, Georgia passed away Monday, April 29, 2019. Steve was a hardworking, loving and dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. Family will receive friends one hour prior to service at the fellowship hall of the church. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 1:00 PM at Stone Creek Baptist Church. ...

Charles Dean Gibbs

Apr 29, 2019

Charles Dean Gibbs, 80, of Macon, a beloved husband, father, granddad, son, brother, and friend, met his Lord & Savior Monday, April 29, 2019.    A Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, May 3, 2019 at 11:00am at Mabel White Baptist Church, 1415 Bass Road, Macon, Georgia 31210.   Visitation will be held at Hart’s Mortuary at the Cupola...

William “Hilton” Bass

Apr 27, 2019

William “Hilton” Bass, of Gray, joined his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 27, 2019.  A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 11:00AM at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel.  Family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the America Heart Association, 5962 Zebulon...

Kaitlyn Danielle Skidmore

Apr 26, 2019

Kaitlyn Danielle Skidmore, 18, died on April 26, 2019 from injuries sustained in a tragic car accident. Kaitlyn, a resident of Gray, GA, was born in Macon to Trudy (Holloway) and Dennis Skidmore.  She was a senior at Jones County High School and was also enrolled in the Health Information Management pathway.

Kaitlyn was her own person...

Catherine Matthews Cole

Apr 26, 2019

Catherine Matthews Cole, 65, of Macon, died Friday, April 26, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 4:00pm, Sunday, May 5, 2019, at the chapel of Hart’s at the Cupola.  The family will greet friends following the service.  Donations may be made to Kitty City Rescue, 4530 Knight Rd, Macon, GA 31220. https://www.kittycitycatrescue.com/read-me

Born in Louisville,...

Barbara Ann Furney Bissinger

Apr 25, 2019

Barbara Ann Furney Bissinger, 78, of Macon, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019.  Funeral services will be held Monday, April 29, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Houston Heights Baptist Church with the Reverends Larry Partain, David Self, and James Jackson officiating.  Interment will be at Macon Memorial Park.  The family will greet friends Sunday, April 28, 2019 from 6:00...

Clarence Philip Comer, Iii

Apr 24, 2019

Clarence Philip Comer III – scholar, scientist, college professor, historian, writer, actor, genealogist, world traveler, neighborhood activist, supporter of the arts, lover of cats and birds, and true Southern gentleman – died Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Navicent Health Center in Macon.  He had just celebrated his 69th birthday.

Family and friends may pay their respects 1-3...

Cordelia “Corky” Dessau Holliday

Apr 21, 2019

Cordelia “Corky” Dessau Holliday, 92, of Macon, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 21, 2019.  A memorial service will be held Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 2:00 pm at Hart’s at the Cupola, with Dr. Jimmy Asbell officiating. The family will greet friends following the service.

Raised in Macon, Corky attended Alexander IV, Miller High School, Edgewood Park...

Edward Allen Fordham

Apr 18, 2019

Edward Allen Fordham, 57, passed away on Thursday, April 18,2019 at Pruitt Health Nursing Home.

He is survived by his children Jessica Fordham, Jason Fordham, Jackiann Rollis, Justin (Jessica) Rollis and Brittany Rollis; 10 grandchildren; Brother and sister; James (Danyse) Fordham, Bonnie (Tom) Cason; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death...

Marjorie Bowker Harney

Apr 17, 2019

Marjorie B. Harney, 91, passed away on April 17, 2019, in Macon, GA. Born and raised in Forestville, NY, she graduated from SUNY, Oswego. She lived in Dorset, VT, and worked beside her husband where he managed the Wilburton Inn and the Bromley Mountain cafeteria. They retired to Winter Haven, FL.

She is predeceased by her beloved...

Sara Fulmer Brown

Apr 17, 2019

Sara Fulmer Brown, 96, of Roberta, formerly of “Upper River Road”, Macon, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 20, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Dames Ferry Baptist Church with the Reverend Raymond Steinkamp officiating.  The family will greet friends Friday, April 19, 2019 at Hart's Mortuary, Jones County Chapel, from 5:00 PM...