Local Obituaries
Charles Franklin Cooper
Sep 2, 2025
Charles Franklin Cooper
MACON - Charles Franklin “Frank” Cooper, 78, of Sgoda Rd., passed away Tuesday September 2, 2025 at his residence.
A Celebration of Frank’s Life will be held at a later date.
Mr. Cooper was born in Burlington, North Carolina the son of the late Elizabeth Cooper Russell. He was preceded in death by his brother Jimmy White. Frank was a...
Randy Ellison Eugene Baker
Sep 2, 2025
Randy Ellison Eugene Barker
DANVILLE - Our little angel, Randy Ellison Eugene Barker, was called to be in the arms of Jesus on September 2, 2025.
Services will be private, however his family ask for you continued prayers.
Ellison was the infant son of Randy Barker II and Cassie Thompson.
Visit reecefuneralhomeinc.com to express tributes.
Reece Funeral Home in Jeffersonville has charge of arrangements.
Mary Evelyn Laws Bivins
Aug 29, 2025
Mary Laws Bivins
EAST DUBLIN – Mary Laws Bivins, 62, of Hwy 319, passed away Friday August 29, 2025 in Dublin.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday September 3, 2025 at 2:00PM in Brewton-Lovett Baptist Church Cemetery in East Dublin.
Mary Bivins was not just a loving mother, but also a best friend to her daughter and others. She was a woman full...
John Clayton Nobles
Aug 29, 2025
John Clayton “J.C.” Nobles
JEFFERSONVILLE - John Clayton “J.C.” Nobles, 72, of Magnolia St. passed away Friday August 29, 2025 at home surrounded by love.
A Celebration of J.C.’s life will be held at the Red Barn in the Old Clinton Historic District on Nov. 22, 2025 at 3pm.
JC was born in Macon, GA, the son of the late Joseph Edward Nobles...
Harry Winfred Bloodworth
Aug 29, 2025
Harry W. Bloodworth
MACON – Harry Winfred Bloodworth, 80, of Sgoda Circle South, passed away Friday in Macon.
A Celebration of Harry’s life will be set for a later date.
Mr. Bloodworth was born in Dry Branch, GA the son of the late Henry Wesley Bloodworth and Mamy Bunch Bloodworth. He was the widower of the late Melva Elizabeth Bloodworth and was preceded...
Billy Ray Bonner
Aug 14, 2025
Billy Ray Bonner
MACON - Billy Ray Bonner, 75, of Tanner Terrace, passed away Thursday August 14, 2025, in Macon.
Graveside services will be held Monday, August 18 2025, at 11 A.M. at Union Hill Methodist Church Cemetery in Baldwin County. Rev. Tommy Smith will officiate.
Mr. Bonner was born in Macon, GA, the son of the late Billy Bonner and Elizabeth Delia...
Frank R. Peterson
Aug 8, 2025
Frank R. Peterson
DANVILLE – Frank Rudolph Peterson, 87, of Hwy 358, passed away Friday in Jeffersonville.
Private Graveside services will be held Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 11:00AM at Prospect Church Cemetery. Rev. Dwayne Bedingfield will officiate.
Mr. Peterson was born in Chicago, IL the son of the late Rudolph S. Peterson and Eugenia Augusta Reim Peterson. He was the widower of...
Michael Kenneth Keene
Aug 5, 2025
Michael Kenneth Keene
MACON – Michael Kenneth “Mike” Keene, 62, of Estes Rd., passed away Tuesday August 5, 2025 at his residence.
A Gathering of Family and Friends to Celebrate Mike’s life will be held from 2:00PM to 4:00PM Sunday August 10, 2025 at Reece Funeral Home in Jeffersonville.
Mike was born in Macon, GA the son of the late Dr. Kenneth E....
JoAnne McDonald Smith
Aug 5, 2025
JoAnne M. Smith
DANVILLE – JoAnne McDonald Smith, 83, affectionately known as “Deeda” by her grandchildren, of Cool Springs Rd., passed away Tuesday August 5, 2025, at her residence.
Services will be held Friday August 8, 2025 at 3:00PM at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Burial will be at Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery in Cochran, GA. Rev. Dwayne Bedingfield and Rev. Tim Nobles...
Ethelene Marie Lumley
Aug 5, 2025
Ethelene Marie Lumley
DANVILLE – Ethelene Marie Lumley, 74, of Turkey Creek Rd., passed away Tuesday August 5, 2025 at her residence.
Services will be held Friday August 8, 2025, at 11:00AM at Reece Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Allentown City Cemetery. Rev. Bob Powell and Harold Reece, Jr. will officiate.
Mrs. Lumley was born in Cochran, GA, the daughter of...
Brenda Joyce Collett
Aug 3, 2025
Brenda M. Collett
COCHRAN – Brenda Joyce Murray Collett, 78, of Longstreet Rd., passed away Sunday August 3, 2025 in Macon.
Services will be held Thursday August 7, 2025 at 2:00PM at Reece Funeral Home. Burial will be in Northview Cemetery in Dublin. Joe Mercer and Harold Reece. Jr. will officiate.
Brenda was born in Macon, Georgia on March 23, 1947 to the...
Faye Herrington Pickron
Aug 3, 2025
Faye H. Pickron
MONTROSE – Faye Herrington Pickron, 93, of Montrose-Allentown Rd., passed away Sunday August 3, 2025 at her residence.
Services will be held Wednesday August 6, 2025 at 11:00am at Reece Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Dublin Memorial Gardens. Rev. Jeff Alligood will officiate.
Mrs. Pickron was born in Millen, GA, and at the age of 5 moved to...
Venice Leon Carroll
Jul 31, 2025
Venice L. Carroll
MACON – Venice Leon “Vennie” Carroll, 79, of Sgoda Rd., passed away July 31, 2025 at his residence.
Services will be held Wednesday August 6, 2025 at 2:00PM, at Stone Creek Baptist Church. Burial with Military Honors will be in the church cemetery.
Dr. Richard McNair will officiate.
Mr. Carroll was born in Chattanooga, TN the son of the late Lee...
Earnest Gene Johnson
Jul 20, 2025
Earnest Gene “Ernie” Johnson
MACON - Earnest Gene “Ernie” Johnson, 59, of Sgoda Rd. passed away Sunday July 20, 2025 in Macon.
Services will be held Friday July 25, 2025 at 3:00pm in Reece Funeral Home. Burial will be in Salem Baptist Church Cemetery in Cochran, GA. Rev. Jerry Peacock will officiate.
Mr. Johnson was born in Dublin, GA the son of the...
Mary Ann Croy Davis
Jul 17, 2025
Mary Ann Davis
HADDOCK – Mary Ann Croy Davis, 79 of Eatonton Hwy, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday July 17, 2025 in Macon.
Services will be held Wednesday July 23, 2025 at 11:00am at Henderson Road Baptist Church. Burial will be at New Haven Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Dan Holloman will officiate.
Mrs. Davis was born in Lizella,...
Patricia Newby Kitchens
Jul 19, 2025
Patricia N. Kitchens
COCHRAN – Patricia Newby “Winkie” Kitchens, 88, passed away Saturday July 19, 2025 in Cochran.
Services will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday July 22, 2025 at Reece Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. George Sheffield and Rev. Tracey Hipps will officiate.
Mrs. Kitchens was born in Danville, GA the daughter of the late George...
Walter William Ashby
Jul 17, 2025
Walter William Ashby
JEFFERSONVILLE – Walter William “Walt” Ashby, 79, of Glover Rd., passed away Thursday July 17, 2025 at his residence.
Services with Masonic Rites will be held Thursday July 24, 2025, at 2:00PM in Reece Funeral Home. Burial will be private. Rev. Bill Bates will officiate.
Mr. Ashby was born in Grundy, Virginia, the son of the late Burley Ashby and...
Rayford Fowler Hester
Jul 15, 2025
Rayford F. Hester
DUBLIN – Rayford Fowler “Ray” Hester, 64, of Jones Lane, passed away Tuesday July 15, 2025 at his residence.
Graveside services will be held Saturday July 19, 2025 at 11:00am at Poplar Springs North Baptist Church. Rev. Dwayne Bedingfield will officiate.
Mr. Hester was born in Decatur, GA the son of the late Rayford Janice Hester and Sarah Wylene Fowler...
Glenn Leslie Barton, Jr.
Jul 10, 2025
Glenn L. Barton
JEFFERSONVILLE, GA – Glenn Leslie Barton, 71, of Prospect Church Rd. passed away Thursday July 10, 2025 at his residence.
A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held Sunday July 13, 2025 from 2:00PM to 4:00PM in Prospect Church. All Family and Friends are invited to join in Celebrating Glenn’s life.
Mr. Barton was born in Perry, Florida, the...
Henry Daniel "Dan" Faulk
Jun 16, 2025
Dan Faulk
Henry Daniel Faulk, age 79 of Green Mountain, NC, went Home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 16, 2025.
The family will receive friends from 10:00AM to 11:30AM on Saturday July 12, 2025 at Reece Funeral Home in Jeffersonville, GA with a Family Graveside to follow in the Jeffersonville City Cemetery. Rev. Steve Hamrick and Wade Huffman will...
