Obituaries

Jacqueline "Jackie" Hanna Mcnair

Jacqueline "Jackie" Hanna Mcnair

Aug 12, 2017

Ann Jacqueline "Jackie" Hanna McNair joined the heavenly choir on August 12, 2017 when she passed away peacefully with her devoted daughter at her bedside at Pine Pointe Hospice. Jackie was born in Norfolk, Virginia on May 25, 1931 to Ann Pennington Hanna and Arthur Clifton Hanna. Not born to be a spectator, Jackie lived a life filled with...

James  Travis Blackwell

James Travis Blackwell

Aug 11, 2017

James Travis Blackwell (Travis), age 50, of Macon, GA, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2017, following a sudden heart attack. A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31220. The Rev. Beth Boilott will serve as officiant. In lieu of flowers,...

Barry Myers

Barry Myers

Aug 10, 2017

Barry Myers loved baseball and spent more than a half a century sharing the all-American sport with young athletes. He coached hundreds of baseball players across four colleges and universities, including 26 seasons as Head Coach at Mercer University. On Thursday, Coach Myers died at his home in Macon, Georgia, at the age of 78. Born in New Martinsville,...

Doris  Bracken Mceachern

Doris Bracken Mceachern

Aug 9, 2017

Doris Bracken McEachern, 88, died August 9, 2017 in Dublin, Georgia surrounded by her loved ones. She was born January 10, 1929 in Vidalia, Georgia to parents James Wesley Bracken and Manila Mosely Bracken. Her brother James Wesley Bracken, Jr. and sister-in-law Margaret Costner preceded her in death. Doris was a life long resident of the Macon, Ga area,...

Pauline  Ferguson Miles

Pauline Ferguson Miles

Aug 9, 2017

Pauline Ferguson Miles passed away on Wednesday, August 09, 2017. Graveside services will be held on Monday, August 14, 2017 at 2:00PM at Lake Cemetery in Metter, Georgia. Dr. Mark Hudgins will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ingleside Baptist Church Missions Fund, 834 Wimbish Road, Macon, GA 31210. Pauline was predeceased by her...

Richard "Dick" Comer Hurt

Richard "Dick" Comer Hurt

Aug 7, 2017

Richard "Dick" Comer Hurt passed away on August 7, 2017. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at 2:00 PM at Hart's Mortuary, Jones County Chapel, 307 Pecan Lane, Gray, GA 31032. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at 1:00 PM. Pastor Randy Darnell will be officiating with burial following at...

William "Bill" Eugene Brennan

William "Bill" Eugene Brennan

Aug 5, 2017

William Eugene "Bill" Brennan, 78, died Saturday, August 5, 2017. Bill was known and respected for his intellect, wit, and creativity. After serving in the Marine Corps as a radioman, he became an accomplished artist and art director, and won a number of awards for his work in advertising. Bill is survived by his beloved Barbara; children, Linda Brennan...

Dorothy  "Dot" Shepard

Dorothy "Dot" Shepard

Aug 3, 2017

Dorothy "Dot" Hudson Shepard, age 97 of Macon, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2017. She was born on October 28, 1919 to the late Robert Berner Hudson and Bertha Stokes Hudson. Dorothy was married 69 years to Robert Berner "Bobbie" Shepard, and raised 3 dear children. Dorothy faithfully cared for family and friends through delicious cooking/baking, she was...

Jeannette Davidson

Jeannette Davidson

Aug 2, 2017

Jeannette Davidson went home to be with her Lord on August 2, 2017. A funeral service will be held on Monday, August 7, 2017 at 11:00AM at Hart's Mortuary, 765 Cherry Street, Macon, GA 31201 with a visitation one half hour before the service. Pastor Kenny Hamm will be officiating with burial following at Asbury Church Cemetery in Gordon,...

Priestess Brenda Slater Lee

Priestess Brenda Slater Lee

Jul 30, 2017

Priestess Reverend Brenda Willis Slater-Lee's Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Union Church, Macon, GA at 12:00PM. The Reverend David Stanley and Father Bernard Rosser will be officiating. A visitation will be held on Friday, August 11, 2017 from 12:00PM-5:00P at Hart's Mortuary at Cherry Street. Mrs. Lee was born July 1, 1950, to...

Lena  Vinson Clark

Lena Vinson Clark

Jul 29, 2017

Lena Vinson Clark, 75, of Bolingbroke, Georgia passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017. Memorial services will be held on Friday, August 4, 2017 at 2:00PM in the Chapel of Hart's Mortuary, 765 Cherry Street, with Julie King officiating. The family will greet friends at the funeral home before and following the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, the family...

Myrtle  Giddens Tyson

Myrtle Giddens Tyson

Jul 28, 2017

Myrtle Giddens Tyson, of Macon, passed away Friday July 28, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday, July 31, 2017, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, at Hart's Cherry Street location. Flowers will be accepted. Mrs. Tyson was...

Betty  Gilmore Coulter

Betty Gilmore Coulter

Jul 27, 2017

Betty Jean Gilmore Coulter went to be with The Lord on July 27, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service will be held at Hart's Mortuary, Jones County Chapel at 4:00 PM, on Sunday July 30, 2017, with Julie King officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at 3:00 PM. Donations may...

Richard  L. Booker

Richard L. Booker

Jul 27, 2017

Richard L. Booker, 66, of Roberta, Georgia passed away July 27, 2017 after a long battle with cancer. Family will receive friends Monday, July 31, 2017 from 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm at Hart's at the Cupola, 6324 Peake Road, Macon, Georgia. Services will be private. Flowers will be accepted. Mr. Booker served in the United States Navy and...

Lois  Dixon Maxwell

Lois Dixon Maxwell

Jul 24, 2017

Lois Dixon Maxwell passed away on July 24, 2017. A graveside service will be held Friday, July 28, 2017, at 11:00 AM, at Macon Memorial Park Cemetery. Ms. Maxwell is a widower of the late Albert D. Maxwell. She spent her life as a homemaker in their home. Ms. Maxwell is from Charlotte, NC but spent most of her...

Andy Parrish

Andy Parrish

Jul 22, 2017

Andy Parrish, 54, of Cochran, Georgia died Saturday, July 22, 2017. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 2:00PM in the Chapel of Hart's Mortuary, 765 Cherry Street, with the Reverend Clay Holms officiating. The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 1:00PM until 2:00PM. Mr. Parrish was predeceased by his...

Hyman Katz

Hyman Katz

Jul 21, 2017

Dr. Hyman Katz passed away on July 21, 2017, the day after his 101st birthday. He was born on July 20, 1916, in Ellenville, N.Y., the son of Sonia and Rabbi Louis Katz. He graduated from the University of Michigan and the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. Dr. Katz is survived by his wife Brenda Lipman Katz. They...

Edward  Morley Adams,  Sr.

Edward Morley Adams, Sr.

Jul 20, 2017

Edward Morley Adams, SR. joined his Lord and Savior on July 20, 2017. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, on Saturday, July 29, 2017, at Lawrence Drive Baptist Church, 5774 School RD, Macon, GA 31216. Mr. Adams was born in Beech Grove, Indiana on May 17, 1952. He loved and served his Lord faithfully for decades...

Ralph Howell

Ralph Howell

Jul 19, 2017

Ralph Howell passed away surrounded by family on July 19, 2017. A memorial service will be held at Hart's Jones County Chapel on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 5:00 PM, with Pastors Ronnie Hollis and Charles Osborne officiating. The family will greet friends one-hour prior to the service at 4:00 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made...

Marguerite "Dolly" L. Keever

Marguerite "Dolly" L. Keever

Jul 19, 2017

Marguerite L. "Dolly" Keever, age 81, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017. A memorial service will be held Monday, July 24, 2017 at 6:00 pm at Hart's at the Cupola, 6324 Peake Road, Macon, Georgia 31210, with reception following. Donations may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Mrs. Keever retired from Brown &...