Obituaries

Aug 25, 2018

Macon, GA - Timothy Michael “Mike” Cook passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018 in Macon, Bibb County, Georgia, after a lengthy illness. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at 9 AM, at Riverside Cemetery. Rev. Mike Gibbs will be officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 on Monday, August 27, 2018 at Hart’s...

Aug 25, 2018

Leona Muriel Dockery O’Hara was born on January 25, 1918 in New Bedford, Massachusetts. She graduated from McLean Hospital Nursing School in 1939. Leona joined the United States Army in 1941. She served in Georgia, Alabama, Puerto Rico, Panama Canal and Hawaii. Leona received the American Theatre Service Medical and the American Defense Medal.

Leona was married...

Aug 24, 2018

Ervin Callie Hamilton, Jr. passed away August 24, 2018. Funeral Services will be private.

Ervin was born in Richmond, Virginia. He served in the United States Navy and graduated from The Citadel in 1969. Ervin loved his family, camping, and the outdoors. He was a lifelong Atlanta Falcons fan.

Ervin is survived by his three...

Aug 24, 2018

Philip Warren Kitchens, 59, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 24, 2018, with loved ones by his side at Pine Pointe Hospice. Funeral Services will be Monday, August 27, 2018, 2 PM, at Wheeler Heights Baptist Church with Reverend Franklin Etheridge officiating. The family will greet friends at the church from 1 PM until...

Aug 24, 2018

Patricia Nylund passed away on August 24, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Tampa, Florida on October 25, 1940. Funeral services will be private.

She was a graduate of Troy State University, Troy AL., and later went on to teach school as an elementary school teacher with the Florida school district. She also...

Aug 24, 2018

George Daniel Hudson, Sr., 89, of Macon, passed away August 24, 2018. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM, Monday, August 27, 2018 at Hart’s at The Cupola. Dr. Richard Kremer will officiate. Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Hart’s at The Cupola. Burial will be at Macon Memorial Park....

Aug 24, 2018

Carolyn Canington Goree, 92, of Macon, GA passed away on August 24, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, David W. Goree. She is survived by two daughters, Sheila Goree Rigsby of Macon, GA, and Melanie Goree Candler of Milledgeville, GA; two grandsons, Jason Rigsby and Ryan (Chris) Rigsby; and great-granddaughter, Alice Rigsby. Carolyn was a devoted...

Aug 23, 2018

Mary M. Ray, of Gray, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 26, 2018, at 3:00 PM, at Hart’s Mortuary Jones County Chapel. The Reverend Gary Thomas will officiate. Burial will be private. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

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Aug 21, 2018

John Norman Burrows, 37, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2018. John worked as Journeyman Millwright and was a proud Brother of Local Union 1263. John enjoyed going to flea markets, riding his motorcycle, and spending time with his family. He was known for his giving heart and a laugh like no other. John was preceded in death by his...

Aug 21, 2018

Peter George Coon, Sr. passed away on August 21, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Memorial services will be held Friday, August 24, 2018 at 4:00PM at Ingleside Baptist Church, 834 Wimbish Road, Macon, GA 31210 with Dr. Tim McCoy and Dr. Mark Hudgins officiating. The family will greet friends at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel, 307 Pecan Lane,...

Aug 20, 2018

Robert “Bobby” Preston McWilliams, 74, of Macon, passed away August 20, 2018. The family will greet friends from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Thursday, August 23, 2018 at Hart’s at the Cupola. Graveside service with military honors will be Friday, August 24, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Macon Memorial Park.

Mr. McWilliams was an avid outdoorsman. He...

Aug 20, 2018

Lisa Grimes Gibbs passed away Monday, August 20, 2018. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 7 pm at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel, 307 Pecan Lane, Gray GA 31032 with Dr. Greg Thompson officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the memorial service.

Mrs. Gibbs was the daughter of...

Aug 19, 2018

This is an obituary that is really a reflection on a life well lived. Wesley Walker lived life to the fullest! Wesley laughed louder, hugged longer, prayed deeper and loved fuller with each passing year. If you were blessed to be a friend of Wesley, you were a friend for life. His sense of humor and positive attitude remained...

Aug 19, 2018

Brenda Mercer 58 passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018. Services will be held on Saturday, August 25, 2018, 11:00 AM at Middle Georgia Memorial Gardens. The family will greet friends on Friday, August 24, 2018 from 6-8 PM at Hart’s Jones County Chapel.

Brenda was born on July 21, 1960 and has been a life long resident...

Aug 18, 2018

Billy Ray Jones passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018 at his home on Lake Sinclair. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, August 22 at 11:00 a.m. at Hart’s, Jones County Chapel, 307 Pecan Lane, Gray, GA 31032 with Rev. Randy Darnell officiating. Interment will follow at the Cedar Ridge Cemetery. The family will greet friends Tuesday, August 21...

Aug 17, 2018

Doris Robertson Shepard, 96, of Byron, passed away Friday, August 17, 2018. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 25, 2018, at 11:00AM, at Byron Baptist Church, in the chapel. The Reverend Jesse Fortson will officiate. The family will greet friends at the church following the service. Burial will be private in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,...

Aug 16, 2018

Charles Warren Selby, Sr. passed away August 16, 2018. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at 2:00PM at Gray United Methodist Church with Dr. Wayne E. Moseley, the Reverend Jason Dillard, and Dr. Laudis H. Lanford officiating. The family will greet friends on Saturday, August 18, 2018 from 4:00PM-6:00PM at Hart’s, Jones County Chapel, 307...

Aug 16, 2018

Ruby Nell Wilcox passed away on August 16, 2018. Memorial services will be held on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at 3:00PM at Hart’s, Jones County Chapel, 307 Pecan Lane, Gray, Georgia with Joel Donihoo officiating. The family will greet friends at Hart’s prior to the service from 2:00PM-3:00PM.

Ruby is the daughter of the late James and...

Aug 13, 2018

Mr. Lee Gene Sowell, 80, of Macon, passed away August 13, 2018. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 3:00PM at Hart's at the Cupola. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.

Mr. Sowell was a member of Northway Baptist Church. He enjoyed people, fishing and traveling. He is...

Aug 12, 2018

Katherine Suzanne Stafford passed away peacefully on Sunday August 12, 2018. Katherine will be missed by all who loved her. She was a free spirit with many artistic talents. Katherine loved art and nature and was an active crusader for women and children's rights. She is survived by her son, Daryl Stafford and daughter, Sophia Stafford; parents, Richard and...