Obituaries

Phoebe Ann Bateman

FRANKLIN - Phoebe Ann Bateman, 82, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020. A “Going Home Party” was held at 3 p.m., Sunday, June 7 in the Chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Rev. Terry Jenkins, Rev. Gary McDaniels and Rev. David Lee Williams officiated. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Louis Douglas “Doug” Whitley

FRANKLIN - Louis Douglas “Doug” Whitley, 70, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Jimmy Lee McCall

CASHIERS - Jimmy Lee McCall, 78, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020. A memorial service was held Friday, May 29 at Cashiers Church of God. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Mary Louise (Prince) Garcia Cadenas

ASHEVILLE - Mary Louise Prince Garcia Cadenas, 66, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Cadenas family.

Billy Joe Butler

FRANKLIN - Billy Joe Butler, 58, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Amy Thomasine “Tommie” Jenkins Anthony

FRANKLIN - Amy Thomasine “Tommie” Jenkins Anthony, 75, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Daniel Ray Tomberlin

FRANKLIN - Daniel Ray Tomberlin, 18, of Franklin, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020. A native of Macon County, he was the son of Jody and Cindy Peek Tomberlin. He was a member of Cartoogechaye Church of God.  Daniel was a video gamer; and enjoyed watching NASCAR.

Sandra Kay McCall Smith

PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA - Sandra Kay McCall Smith passed away on May 8, 2020 in Panama City, Florida.  Born on Jan. 15, 1958 in Atlanta, Sandra was preceded in death by her father, Daniel Rogers McCall.

Donald Bates Miller

FRANKLIN - Donald Bates Miller was born Oct. 14, 1931 in Indianapolis, Indiana and lived until May 26, 2020. During the 88 years he was on earth, he proved himself to be exceptional time and again. He truly lived life to the fullest.