Obituaries

May 5, 2025

Malcolm Stewart Burgess, Jr., 80, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. A funeral service will be held at Christ Church on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., with the Reverend Cynthia Knapp officiating. The family will greet friends for a reception following the service in the Great...

May 1, 2025

Dallas Wayne Compton gained his angel wings at the early age of 9 months old on May 1, 2025.  Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, May 5, 2025, at BridgeWay Church in Lizella, with Pastor Eddie Coatney officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.

In his short time...

Apr 26, 2025

Annie Ruth Strickland, 93, of Byron, Georgia, passed away on April 26, 2025.  The family will greet friends from 3:00PM to 5:00PM on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Hart’s Mortuary on Cherry Street, with a funeral service following on Monday, May 5, 2025, at 2:00PM, with the Pastor Joe Bowker officiating.  Burial will follow the service at Riverside Cemetery....

Apr 22, 2025

Olivia Beth McCullough Childs, 73, of Gray, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.  A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 11:00am, at Highview Cemetery in Gray, Georgia, with Reverend John Haney officiating. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your local church in honor of Beth Childs.

Beth was born...

Apr 21, 2025

Jennifer Ross, of Macon, died peacefully in her home on April 21 after an extended illness. She was 54.  A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2025, in the Chapel of Hart’s on Cherry Street.  The family will greet friends following the service.

Jennifer was born and raised in Macon, Georgia,...

Apr 21, 2025

Clayton ”Clay” Joseph Tidwell, 49, of Gray, Georgia, passed away on April 21, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.

Clay was born in Eatonton, Georgia on November 22, 1975, to Lois...

Apr 19, 2025

Patrick Emory Hardie, 79, of Macon, passed away on April 19, 2025, after a life filled with faith, family, and friends.

Born March 21,1946, in Billings, Montana, Patrick was the son of Eva and Emory Quincy Hardie. Named in honor of St. Patrick, Pat was a proud graduate of the University of Georgia, where he was a...

Apr 19, 2025

Calvin Luther “Cal” Till Jr., age 53, of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away Saturday morning, April 19, 2025, during his final ride on Earth with his cycling team—doing what he loved.

The family will receive friends Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Hart’s at the Cupola. A memorial service will be held Friday,...

Apr 17, 2025

Betty Joyce Stringer was born in Bulloch County, Georgia on November 19, 1936. Preceded in death by Mother, Myrtice Lanier Hulsey and her father, Rosco Robert Husley of Millen, Georgia, and husband, Billy Joel Stringer of Macon, Georgia; siblings: Bobbie Nell Hendrix, Thomas C. Hulsey, Nita McClintock, and Doy Hulsey; and daughter-in-law, Julie Stringer. She is survived by her...

Apr 12, 2025

Bobby Joe “Yossi” Everett Jr., 54, passed away after a brief illness on April 12, 2025, at Atrium Health Hospital, Macon Georgia. He was born in El Paso, Texas to the late Clara and Bobby Everett. He is survived by his husband of five years Frank “Tig” Meyer and their dog Peté. He is also survived by his brother,...

Apr 11, 2025

Charles Conway Hegedus, 81, of Lizella, GA, a long-term resident of Cartersville, GA, died April 11, 2025. He was a beloved father, friend, and passionate outdoorsman. He will be remembered for his warm heart, quiet strength, and deep love for the simple pleasures in life. He was a devout Christian, reading in his bible daily.

He was...

Apr 11, 2025

Donna Jean Nelms, 71, of Smithfield, Virginia, died peacefully on Friday morning, April 11th, 2025. Donna was born September 17,1953, in Suffolk, Virginia, to the late Joseph Eugene Nelms, Jr. and June West Nelms Hurst. She graduated from Smithfield High School, where she excelled on the girls' basketball team. She received an Associate of Arts degree from Louisburg College...

Apr 8, 2025

Janis Collins Sutton, 84, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.  The family will greet friends from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 250 Eagle Drive, Macon, Georgia 31211.  A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Daughter of the late Alver Giles Collins and Gladys...

Apr 7, 2025

Merle Bond Mendheim, 94, died peacefully at home surrounded by family in Macon, Georgia, on Monday, April 7, 2025. She was born in Henry County, Newville, Alabama, on January 15, 1931, to the late Rayford and Lucille Bond. The family lived in Abbeville during her childhood years. Her love of children was evident as she cared for her two...

Apr 7, 2025

Douglas Langley McClure, 81, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on April 7, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Georgia National Cemetery, 1080 Scott Hudgens Dr, Canton, GA 30114.

Doug was born in Paintsville, Kentucky to the late Russell McClure and Anna Preston McClure. He proudly served his...

Apr 7, 2025

Catherine Ewing Ivey, 76, died on Monday, April 7, 2025.  A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 14, 2025, at Vineville United Methodist Church, with Dr. Jimmy Asbell, Jr. officiating.  The family will greet friends following the service in the sanctuary. The burial will be private at Andersonville National Cemetery.

Cathy was...

Apr 7, 2025

Mrs. Sandra L. Cadle died on April 7, 2025, in Macon, Georgia at Piedmont Macon Medical Center.  A memorial service will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Macon on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends in the Undercroft of St. Paul’s with a Celebration of Life Reception immediately following the Memorial...

Apr 4, 2025

Dr. Gary Godlewski, age 72, of Macon, passed away on April 4, 2025.

Gary was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and was a proud graduate of Briarcliff High School, the University of Georgia, and the Medical College of Georgia. He dedicated 35 years of his life to serving his community as an emergency medicine physician, offering care and...

Mar 31, 2025

Nell Lister Watson Newcomer passed away peacefully on Monday, March 31, 2025, at the age of 103. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home, 6125 Houston Road, Macon, GA 31217 with Reverend Sam Lamback, Jr. officiating. The family will greet friends a half hour prior to the service at Sardis-Heard....

Mar 31, 2025

Margaret Fitzgerald Wallace, 76, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Macon, Georgia.  The family will greet friends Friday evening, April 4, 2025, after the Vigil which will begin at 7:00 PM. Burial will follow the service at...