All Obituaries

Johnnie William Stokes, affectionately known as “Boomer” to his softball teammates, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Will was born in Fort Gordon, GA, August 9, 1955.  He was an avid Atlanta Braves fan, and he had a passion for playing softball, coaching, and umpiring games.  But what he loved most was the love of his life, Kimberly Stokes, and his children, Hannah and Jordan.  He loved his family and friends, and he would drop everything to help if...

David Handy, 59, passed away January 20, 2021, at Navicent Health in Macon, GA. David was born November 20th, 1961, in Kinston, NC., to Vincent Gene Handy and Faye Hill Handy.  David was an avid and accomplished football and baseball player in high school, He went on to attend University of Georgia and Mercer University. David loved the Boston Red Socks! Survived by his father, Vincent Gene, mother, Faye Hill Handy, brothers, Mark and Wade (wife Heather and children Christian and...

Steven Jon Holter, 68, of Dry Branch, Georgia, formerly of Ocala, Florida and born and raised in Vero Beach, Florida, passed away on January 1, 2021 at Coliseum Hospital in Macon, Georgia. He was born on August 27, 1952. He worked for years in the construction industry and loved the outdoors! He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He caught many a Snook in the Indian River Lagoon...staying up all night! He loved classic cars and riding his motorcycle with his son Kevin! Steve was preceded in...

Carolyn Luella Tanner of Macon, Georgia passed away peacefully on December 20th, 2020 from injuries resulting from a fall at the age of 69. Carolyn in survived by her daughter Laura (Greg) in Longmont CO, her brother Terry Tanner in Phoenix, AZ and her sister Susan Cummings in Ft. Valley, GA, nephew KC Cummings (Jannet)in Ft. Valley, GA,  niece Suzanne Benham (Chad) in Dunedin, New Zealand, grandchildren Gage and Braeden Bailey in Longmont, CO, and great nephew Cullen Cummins in Macon...

Pamela Yvonne Osborne, 67, went to meet Jesus on November 15, 2020, while surrounded by her loving family, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Pam was born to the late Thomas and Birdie Osborne on June 13, 1953.  She served her country in the United States Air Force for 13 years, enjoying living in many places.  While stationed in Heraklion, Greece, she met and married Mike Prikakis on the beautiful Island of Crete and lived there for many years. On returning to...

Mary Kim Willard Freeman,64 passed away comfortably at home November 14th, 2020.  She was surrounded by her loving sons and daughter in-law.  Preceding Kim in death were her parents, Dean and Mary Willard, of Simpsonville, SC and her poodle Little Bit, whom she loved dearly. Kim is survived by her two sons Andrew Freeman, Statesboro Ga; Jonathan Freeman (Rebecca), Atlanta Ga; her two sisters, Lynne Donehoo(Gary), Fountain Inn SC; and Karin McConnell(Steve), Fountain Inn...

On Saturday October 31, 2020, Bennie “Ben” Haney, Jr. loving husband and father passed away at the age of 48. Ben was born July 22, 1972 in Winchester, Tennessee. He proudly served in the United States Navy and was deployed on several occasions. Ben has made his home in the central Georgia area since his discharge from the navy. He was employed by Ricoh for 10 years. His hobbies were gardening, and he could turn a bare dirt yard into a master garden. Ben loved to fish and...

Mr. Aaron Ray West of Macon Ga gained his wings on Saturday October 31,2020. Mr.West was born in San Antonio,Tx. He loved Motorcycles, Fishing and his Family. Mr. West was a beloved father, brother, grandfather and friend. He was survived by his Brother: Steven Bankston and Sister: Chrissy Batt ( Stephen Batt). His 7 children, Erin Renae West (Russell Hack 3rd), Ashley Rayson ( Montana), Timothy Self ( Brittini), Jamie Layson, Steven Lee West, Justin Willard, Aaron Ray West Jr.(A.J.) He had...

Corinne Isola Gibbert, our adored loved one, received her heavenly angel wings on October 16, 2020. Corinne was born to Mary and Guisto Simi on September 9, 1926 in Sacramento, CA, where she lived until moving to Macon with her husband, Floyd, in 1996, to be near their son and family.  Truly an angel on earth, she was adored by her only child, Vincent “Vince”, dgtr-in-law, Sarah, and her granddaughters that were the love of her life, Tiffany (Kyle) and Erica.  She was...

On October 14, 2020, Joyce W. Thigpen of Macon passed away at age 92. Joyce was born on November 21, 1927 in Telfair county to the late Thomas Allen and Atha Bedgood Thigpen. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Harold Thigpen, Emily Freeman, Geneva McElhenney, Mary Revels, and her twin brother, John Thigpen. She is survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Joyce’s greatest joy was being around her family. She loved animals, traveling, and reading. She will be remembered by her...