All Obituaries

Starla Marie (Morris) Dingler departed life on December 20th, 2022, at the age of sixty-four. She was a wonderful mother and a beloved member of the community who left a lasting impression on everyone who met her. Starla was born June 1, 1958, to Sybil and Jack Morris in Dothan, Alabama. Starla attended school in Brunswick, GA and went to work for Atlantic Southeast Airlines in 1982 in the company's first class of Flight Attendants. She served as the Supervisor and Lead Flight Attendant...

Joe Dennis Ogle passed away after a lengthy illness Sunday, November 27, 2022, at Atrium Navicent Medical Center in Macon, Georgia, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Fort Benning, Georgia, March 3, 1953, as the 4th child and long awaited "boy" to be named after his father. Joe was predeceased by his parents, Joe Edward Ogle and Mary Ogle Clance, along with his grandparents, Rufus Doc and Mattie Mae Holland; sister, Brenda Ogle Heckman; and stepparents, Bob...

Betty Owens Watts, 91, of Macon, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, November 26, 2022. A memorial service honoring Betty’s life will be held at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 6611 Zebulon Rd., Macon, on Monday, December 5, at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers for Betty, please remember her by sharing some blossoms or a plant with a friend. Betty was born in Middlesboro, Ky, to her loving parents, Edith and Wayne Heath. In addition to her parents, Betty’s grandparents, Sherman...

Doodle found peace on Monday, October 24, 2022, after many years of complicated health issues, and after being attended peacefully by members of his immediate family, who will continue to honor his memory. He was born on May 2, 1938, in Vidalia, Georgia to James Paul Grubb and Kate Fletcher Grubb, as the youngest of four children. He is predeceased by both parents and siblings, James Paul Grubb Jr, Beverly Grubb Cason, and Robert Grubb. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Martha...

James "Jim" Patrick Scott, 96, of Macon, GA, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022.  Final arrangements will be announced later.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Riverside Methodist Church, 735 Pierce Avenue, Macon, Georgia 31204, or the charity of your choice. Jim was born in El Paso, Texas.  He and his family relocated to Paris, Texas, in 1941, where he graduated from Paris High School in 1944.  While waiting to be called up by the United...

The beautiful soul of Linda Gayle Wood, 64, passed away on October 6, 2022, unexpectedly. Linda was a long-term server at the Waffle House for 30 plus years. She was the mother to three daughters, that she raised and loved with her whole heart: Jennifer (Mike) Nowell, Brandi Sapp, and Christi Mimbs and her only son, Skyler Stokes, who saved her like she saved him. The love for her grandkids was like no other.  They are Mackenzie Sapp, Tyler Sapp, Brian (Haleigh) Barlow, Blake (Kaitlyn)...

Tommy G. Beach, 63, of Macon, GA, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022.  We will have a celebration of life service 9/24/2022 from2PM to 5 PM at First Assembly of God, 1534 Tucker Rd Macon GA 31220.  Son of the late George and Louise Beach, Tommy was a welder by trade and loved to hunt and fish.  He was preceded in death by his brother, Billy Ashley, Larry Beach, George Beach, Keith Albert Beach, and sister, Maria Beach Crenshaw. Tommy is survived by...

Thomas Lamar Lawson (Tom Cat) 82 of Albany GA, passed away suddenly July 16, 2022, of complications with COPD, in Macon Ga. Thomas was born February 6, 1940, in Jackson GA  He was predeceased by his parents A. L. Lawson and Ruth Pipkin and his siblings Dana Lawson and Beatrice (Lawson) Gilley.   Thomas enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1955 and retired in 1977.  Thomas was a decorated veteran who served several tours of duty in the Vietnam conflict as a combat...

Karl Thomas D. Williams passed away Monday, July 11, 2022, at the age of 58 in his hometown of Macon, GA surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy. Though his 8-year battle with heart disease and stroke showed his courage in facing life's challenges, his loving heart leaves a beacon of light for all in the community. Karl was born to Willie and Eloise Williams, Jr. October 7, 1963, in Augusta, GA. Karl was a proud member of the Southwest High School Class of 1981....

On the early morning of June 28, 2022, Shirley Garmon, gained her Angel Wings. Her and her Husband have recently moved to High Falls from Lakeland, Florida, to be back home in Georgia, and closer to their Children and Grandchildren.  Shirley was born March 21, 1953, and raised in Rayne, Louisiana (Parents, Caesar Barbier and Gertrude Leger Barbier) and was very proud of her French Cajun Language and Heritage. She was a very loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Friend and Wife. She...