All Obituaries

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...

Shirley Maddox Gilder, 73, of Macon, Georgia passed away at her home on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 surrounded by her family after a long and courageous fight with Cholangiocarcinoma Cancer.  Born to Oscar and Laura Maddox, Mrs. Gilder grew up in Macon, Georgia.  She attended and graduated from the Jones County School System.  After marrying Harold, she lived her life as a homemaker.  She never met a stranger and served on many committees throughout the years.  Her...

Thomas Carter, or Tommy to friends, Tom to many, passed away on September 8, 2020. He was 72 years old. He passed peacefully with his wife of 49 years, Nancy Carter (Wilt) by his side.  He is also survived by his son, Tanner Carter (Easley, SC), daughter, Tamra Vaughn (Carter) (Alpharetta, GA) as well as five grandchildren, Tripp, Madison, Hudson, Maren and Emma.  He was the proud son of James E Carter & Betty Jean Carter (Illinois).    An Elk, a Mason and...

Michael R. Dixon, 62, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020.  Mr. Dixon worked for many years in air conditioning saving many people from the terrible heat of Georgia summers. He was an amazing handyman and knew how to fix just about everything he touched except for a computer. He was an enthusiastic traveler with his wife and toured all over the world by bus, boat, train, and plane with many tour groups keeping them entertained and on time. He loved to tell stories to make people...

Lillian Valborg Marcus, 91, of Macon, Georgia died peacefully on August 26, 2020 surrounded by her family. A celebration of life service will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Beth Yeshua International in Macon, Georgia. Covid precautions will be in place. You may also view the service at bethyeshuainternational.org and go to live stream. Burial will be private at the Andersonville Veterans Cemetery in Americus, Georgia. Llillian’s parents, the late Ferdinand Olaf...