All Obituaries

Sybil Bourne McNeil died peacefully surrounded by family on September 7, 2023, in Macon, Georgia. Born on September 16,1946, Sybil grew up in Columbia, Mississippi, as the middle child to the late E L Bourne and Bessie Chance Smith. After graduating from Columbia High School, she pursued her bachelor’s degree from Mississippi College in Clinton, Mississippi, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in social studies and minors in English and history. An avid...

Ms. Kathryn Maddox O’Steen, 63, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023.  Memorial services will be private, with inurnment at the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville, Georgia. Ms. O’Steen’s artistic nature showed in her enjoyment of coloring and her interest and study of crystals.  She loved music, her pets, and relaxing in front of the television. As a caring homemaker, Ms. O’Steen loved her family most of all. Ms....

Takelia Nicole Watson, of Atlanta, Georgia, transitioned on Monday, August 28, 2023, at the age of 33.  She was born on July 23, 1990, to Mechelle Rena Watson and Timothy Lamar Perry. Services will be held 2 P.M. Saturday, September 9th at 107 Vaughn St. Warner Robins, Georgia 31098.  Corinthians’ 5:1; For we know that if the earthly tent we live in Is destroyed. We have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.

Brian Michael Niehaus of Douglasville, Ga passed away on Wednesday August 23, 2023, of natural causes. Brian was a child of God and dedicated his life to Jesus. Born on March 2, 1972, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Brian called Douglasville home after moving there at the age of 12. He attended Alexander High School in Douglasville. Brian enjoyed reading his Bible, writing, and was a great artist. Brian is survived by his siblings, sister Dawn (Bruce), twin sister Teresa (Larry), brother John,...

Glen R. Edwards Jr. passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at the age of 79.  Born in Macon, GA on August 27, 1943, Glen decided early on that he would be a permanent fixture in his hometown. Glen was a loving and devoted husband to his late wife, Glenda McAfee Edwards, for 50 years.  He was a proud father to Laura Edwards Pope of Locust Grove and Tripp Edwards of Macon, and a proud father-in-law to Chris Pope.  Glen was also a wonderful grandfather to his two...

Thomas Ray Gillispie, born June 20, 1958, in Phenix City, AL, passed July 22, 2023, at Atrium Health Navicent Hospital of cancer.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 29, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Lighthouse Community Church, 4301 Jordan Rd, Byron, GA. He was preceeded in death by his daughter, Lisa Gillispie; his parents, Virginia and Cecil Gillispie.  He had estranged children.   He is survived by his siblings, Pete (Cindy) Gillispie, Debbie Hinson,...

Charles Richard "Ricky" Smith (68) of Macon, GA, passed peacefully in the comfort of his home July 9th, 2023, from a prolonged battle with cancer.  Preceded in death Son of EC (Euel Charles) and Billy LaVerne Smith and Brother to Euel Thomas "Bubba" Smith.  He is survived by his two precious twin daughters, Ashley Marie Smith and Brooke LaFay Smith, along with his remaining siblings: Sherry Phillips, Lee Anne Purvis, Michelle Pratts and Michael Smith. He...

Dave Reiff, 84, of Macon, Georgia passed away at 2:58 AM on July 9, 2023, at Pruitt Healthcare, in Forsyth, GA.  A Memorial Service will be held Monday, July 17, 2023, at 2:30pm in the Clubhouse at John Wesley Villas, 5471 Thomaston Rd, Macon. The service will start with a visitation for family and friends, followed by a short service.  Dave was preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Susan L. Reiff, father, Lewis David Reiff, mother, K. Willodean Moore Reiff, and...

On July 7, 2023, in his town of residence, Macon, Georgia, Roger David Merihew passed away peacefully in his sleep at age 76. Services will be held Thursday, July 27, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Marathon Memorial Chapel, 4071 State Route 221, Marathon, NY. Roger was born to Charles Merihew Sr. and Erma (Stafford) Merihew in Cortland, New York on November 13, 1946. He grew up alongside his siblings, Charles Jr., Elsa, Samuel, and Loren (who passed away in early childhood). Roger loved...

Bobby Leigh Mizelle, 85, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023.  He was born in Petersburg, VA, on May 13, 1938, to the late Adrian Cornelius Mizelle and Rolfe Bishop Mizelle.  Bobby retired in management with Brown & Williamson Tobacco Co. He loved golf and was a tremendous and tenacious golfer.  Besides the game, he especially enjoyed the social interactions making many loving and lasting friendships throughout his golfing years.  He also loved...