Donald Anthony Newbern

Donald Anthony Newbern

MACON – Donald Anthony Newbern, 61, of Worsham Ave., passed away Tuesday at his residence.

Graveside services will be held Friday March 29, 2024 at 11:00AM, in Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Danville, GA. Rev. Charles Carter will officiate.

Mr. Newbern was born in Macon, GA the son of the late Ethel Carter Shelley. He was preceded in death by his step-father Ronnie A. Shelley and by his brother Rod Shelley. “Tony” was a former Tree Surgeon and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Janie “Nita” B. Newbern. His brothers, Robert Newbern, Jeffery Shelley, Ronnie “Rod” (Heidi) Shelley, and Ronald “Bubba” (Teresa Joiner) Shelley. His sisters, Pamela Newbern, Connie (Joey) Beal, Tammy (Pete) Therien, Laura Shelley, and Sherry (Steve Pinnell) Jacobs. Several Niece and Nephews also survive.

The family will receive friends from 10:00AM to 11:00AM in the cemetery before services.

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Reece Funeral Home in Jeffersonville has charge of arrangements.