Dr. James L. Cox died after several weeks of declining health at Pine Pointe Hospice in Macon, Georgia, on Saturday, June 25, 2022. Born in Atlanta on March 12, 1931 to Irene McCook Cox and Lamar Patterson Cox, Jim grew up in the Brookhaven community, where he was raised by Minnie McBrayer, whom he called “Mama Mac.”  As a boy, Jim loved the animals on the farm, especially his cow, Daisy, and dog, Queenie. He loved reading from a young age and especially enjoyed going to the...

Barbara Ann (Smy) Roberts, age 73, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2022.  She was born on October 17, 1948, in Ipswich, England to Reuben Smy and Lily (Howard) Polley.  She was raised by her mother, Lily, and father, Tom Polley. Barbara was affectionately called “Mums” by her husband & children, and “Grannis” by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She was proud of her heritage and family back home in England and her nickname was a...

Patricia G. Steed, 68, of Round Oak, Georgia, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022.  Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. at Sunshine United Methodist Church with the Reverend Deborah Wallace officiating.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  Burial will follow the service at Sunshine United Methodist Church Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sunshine UMC Cemetery Fund, 2135 Monticello...

Linda Kay Bratcher Reid, 74, of Gray, GA passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 2, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Bradley Baptist Church.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to service.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bradley Baptist Church, 821 Monticello Hwy, Gray, GA 31032. Daughter of the late Rodney and Oressa Hoover Bratcher, Mrs. Reid graduated from Western High School in Louisville,...

Evelyn Myrtice Tanner Love, 97, of Macon, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022.  Funeral services will be held Friday, June 24, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the chapel of Harts Mortuary Chapel, Cherry St. with the Reverend Andy Yates officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow the chapel service at 2:30pm at Sisters Baptist Church Cemetery, 1807 E. McCarty St., Sandersville, Georgia.    Mrs. Love was born November 29, 1924, in...

Dawson “Phil” Justice, 64, of Gray, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022.  A memorial service will be held Thursday, June 23, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel with the Reverend John Haney officiating.  The family will greet friends Wednesday, June 22, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Hart’s Jones County Chapel.  Burial will be held Thursday, before the service at 11:00 a.m. at Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery,...

Jesse Louie “Lou” Bennett, 70, of Panama City Beach, Florida, passed Friday, June 17, 2022.  A memorial service will be held Thursday, June 30, 2022, 2:00 p.m. at New Salem Baptist Church in Gray, Georgia.  Lou was born Jan 10,1952 in Macon, Georgia to the late George and Richie Weaver Bennett.  He graduated from Lanier High School in 1970 and then went on to the University of Georgia and received a degree in business.  After college, he joined the United...

Emory Thomas (Tom) Evans, 93, a decorated 30-year U.S. Air Force veteran died peacefully on June 16, 2022, at his home by the rolling rapids of Tobesofkee Creek. He and his late wife, Millie Evans, had four sons born on Air Force Bases (AFB) in Puerto Rico, Alabama, Florida and Missouri. Evans was very proud of his sons, and more than happy to let anyone know it. He also deeply loved his seven grandchildren, who called him “Papa,” and nieces and nephews who called him...

Alexia “Lexi” Marie Benton, 19, of Macon, went to rest on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. The Benton family will greet friends privately from 1-3p.m. Monday, June 20, 2022, at Hart’s Jones County Chapel with a memorial service at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at Wimbish Road Seventh-day Adventist Church, 640 Wimbish Rd. Macon, GA 31210. Elder Bobby Dumas will officiate. Lexi was born on March 25, 2003, in Macon, Georgia. She was a graduate of First Presbyterian Day...

Alexia “Lexi” Marie Benton, 19, of Macon, gained her angel wings on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.  The family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, June 20, 2022, at Hart’s Jones County Chapel, followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, with Pastors Jordan Battani, Derrel Cone, and Gail Metcalf officiating.  The service will be live streamed on the Hart's Mortuary Facebook page for those who cannot attend. Lexi was...