Obituaries

May 11, 2024

Mr. Harry Abraham Linkous, III, M.D., 79, of Macon, passed away peacefully at home, Saturday, May 11, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Dr. Linkous was born in Macon, Georgia on December 27, 1944. He graduated from Lanier High School for Boys in 1963.  He was the son of Harry A. Linkous, Jr. and Marie (Zola) Smith Linkous....

May 9, 2024

Mrs. Nancy Jane (Edwards) Miles, 65, of Jones County, passed away Thursday, May 9th, 2024 at home.

Fourth of five surviving children of Frank Dewey and Virginia Ann (Robinson) Edwards, Nancy was born October 20, 1958. Raised in Reading, Ohio, she became a flautist in high school band, a passion she carried for as long she could...

May 6, 2024

Robert “Bob” O’Cain House went to be with his Lord and Savior, Monday, May 6, 2024.

Bob was born on May 20, 1936 in Macon, Georgia. He was the son of the late Mitchel Patrie House, Sr. and Louise O’Cain House.  Bob was a graduate of Lanier High School, Mercer University and John Marshall Law School.  During...

May 3, 2024

James Thomas “Jimmy” Avery, age 90, of Macon, Georgia, passed away with family by his side at home on Friday, May 3, 2024.  He was born April 6, 1934, the son of the late Mr. Anderson Eugene “Buck” and Mrs. Annie Belle Avery.

The family will receive friends at Hart’s Mortuary Jones County Chapel on Wednesday, May...

May 2, 2024

Ms. Debra Crumley, 73, of Gray, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024.  Graveside funeral services will be at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens in Macon, Georgia, on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00AM, with the Reverend Sara Ulm officiating.

Ms. Crumley was born in Ocilla, Georgia.  She was a homemaker who enjoyed shopping and cooking.

Ms....

May 1, 2024

Mr. Eddie Jack Poole, 80, of Gray, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024.  Memorial services will be at Hart’s Mortuary Jones County Chapel, Monday, May 6, 2024 at 11:00AM with the Reverend Steve Johnson officiating.

Mr. Poole had a great work ethic and loved his job at Freudenberg.  He especially enjoyed taking his grandson golfing.  Mr. Poole...

Apr 26, 2024

Anthony Perna entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on April 26, 2024. He fought a long and courageous battle against heart disease, but passed away peacefully at home with his son by his side. The family will have a Catholic Graveside Memorial Service at the Holy Cross Cemetery in Basking Ridge, New Jersey on May 20th.

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Apr 25, 2024

Joshua Owen Negri, known affectionately as JoJo and Josh by his loved ones, passed away on April 25, 2024, in Macon, Georgia, at the age of 34. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Gods Church of Worship and Praise, 4634 Raley Road, Macon, Georgia 31206.

Born on August...

Apr 24, 2024

Mr. George Marstella Nottingham, Jr., 99, of Macon, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024.  Funeral services will be at First Presbyterian Church in Macon on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:00PM, with the Reverend Chip Miller and the Reverend Parker Agnew officiating.  The family will greet friends following the service in the church Gathering Place.  Private burial will be...

Apr 24, 2024

Bettie Hall Weaver, 90, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. A graveside service will be held on Monday, April 29, 2024, at 3:15 PM, at Riverside Cemetery.  The family will greet friends for a time of visitation afterwards from 4:00PM to 6:00 PM, at Hart’s at the Cupola.  In lieu of flowers, please donate to...

Apr 23, 2024

Jeffrey Tremayne Jackson, 46, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in the Chapel of Hart’s at the Cupola.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow the service at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens.

Jeffrey's...

Apr 20, 2024

Melvin "Chip" Yates, Jr., 76, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024.

Chip was born in Macon to the late Melvin Durwood Yates, Sr. and Mary Lee Justice Yates.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00am, on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in the Chapel of Hart's Mortuary on Cherry Street, with the Reverend Cile...

Apr 19, 2024

On  April 19, 2024, Mr. Roy J. Jones, 77, of Macon, Georgia, met his precious lord and is at peace.   Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 29, 2024, in the Chapel of Hart’s at the Cupola. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  Burial will follow the service at Macon...

Apr 15, 2024

Harry G. Moody, 85, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on April 15, 2024.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM, on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at the Chapel of Hart’s Mortuary at the Cupola, with Reverend Joe McDaniel and Reverend Leigh Halverson officiating.  The family will greet friends following the service at Hart’s at the Cupola. Burial will be...

Apr 14, 2024

Mr. Scott Rogerson, 59, of Monticello, Georgia, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024.  Graveside funeral services will be at the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville, Georgia on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 11:00AM.  The family will greet friends at the residence immediately following the service.

Scott was born in Houston, Texas and served his country for...

Apr 13, 2024

George Lawrence Britt, 73, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024, after a lengthy battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Martha Bowman United Methodist Church. The family will greet friends for a visitation one hour prior to the service.

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Apr 12, 2024

On April 12, 2024, Faye Gantt Carpenter passed away peacefully in Tyler, Texas. She was 89.

The third of four children, Nellie Faye Gantt was born on June 3, 1934, to George Washington Gantt and Odessa Gantt (née Arey) in Faith, North Carolina. The family later settled in Elberton, Georgia, where Faye graduated from high school.

Apr 12, 2024

Elaine Miller 93, died peacefully on Friday April 12, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. A rosary will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 13, 2024, in the Chapel of Hart’s at the Cupola. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m., with the Reverend Ralph Hawkins officiating.   The family will greet friends for a reception...

Apr 10, 2024

Roy Glenn Brannon of Macon, Georgia passed away Wednesday April 10, 2024.

Roy was born January 17, 1946 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Roy and Jewel Brannon. He was an outstanding student and excelled in athletics. Roy was proud to play for the Coyotes at Wichita Falls High School and even had his picture hanging in a...

Apr 10, 2024

Major Earnest Maddox died April 10, 2024, at his home on Lake Oconee, Eatonton, Georgia.

He was born in Macon, Georgia, on August 13, 1944, to Hubert Jackson Maddox and Dorothy Howell. Ernie grew up in Macon, Georgia, where he attended Winship School. A member of Chi Delta Fraternity, he graduated Lanier High school Class of 1963....