Obituaries

Jan 3, 2025

Garnell McAfee Horwitz, 86, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2025.  A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Hart’s Mortuary on Cherry Street. Burial will follow the service at Macon Memorial Park Cemetery.

Garnell was born in Soperton, Georgia on September 14, 1938, to the late Garner...

Jan 3, 2025

Robert Alan (“Bob”) Schwartz, of Gray, Georgia, passed away at home on January 3, 2025.  He was 69. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.

Bob was born on September 20, 1955, in Newark, New...

Jan 1, 2025

Janice Dianne Kinder, 72, of Gray, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, on Sunday, January 5, 2025, in the Jones County Chapel of Hart’s Mortuary. Family will greet friends for a time of visitation one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made...

Dec 31, 2024

Betty Caldwell Harrison, 97, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on December 31, 2024.  A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025, in the Chapel of Hart’s Mortuary on Cherry Street. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  Burial will follow the service at Macon Memorial Park Cemetery.

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Dec 28, 2024

Kenneth M. Johnson, 67, of Lizella, left for his heavenly home Saturday, December 28, 2024. A celebration of life will be held at 11:00am, January 4, 2025, at United Community Church, 2411 Heath Road, Macon, GA 31220, with the Reverend Jim Johnson officiating. The family will greet friends following the service.

Ken Johnson was born February 5,...

Dec 27, 2024

Mr. John Olin Alexander, 78, of Juliette, Georgia, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024. Private interment will be at Swainsboro City Cemetery, Swainsboro, Georgia.

Mr. Alexander was born October 21, 1946, to parents, Olin Wyatt and Annie Myrtle Alexander, in Atlanta Georgia. He served for over 6 years in the Georgia National Guard. Mr. Alexander earned a...

Dec 27, 2024

Joan Alley, 84, passed away on December 27, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Middle Georgia Memory Gardens. The family will greet friends Monday, December 30, 2024, from 5:00PM to 7:00PM at Hart’s Mortuary, 765 Cherry Street, Macon, GA 31201.

Joan was born in Bleckley County, Georgia to...

Dec 21, 2024

Jane Ann Crochiere, 99, of Milledgeville, Georgia, passed away on December 21, 2024.

Daughter of the late William Fasano and Marie Hubener Fasano, Jane was born in Staten Island, New York on December 14, 1925.  She worked for many years as a registered nurse, bringing comfort and care to countless individuals throughout her career. Her unwavering commitment...

Dec 21, 2024

James O. Puckett, 91, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 26, 2024, in the Chapel of Hart’s at the Cupola, with Reverend Russell Creswell officiating. A second funeral service will be held Saturday, December 28, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. at Annie Mary Baptist Church,...

Dec 21, 2024

David Coe Shoemaker, 69, of Eatonton, Georgia, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024.  A Celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Son of Thomas Coe Shoemaker and the late Korte Cambern Shoemaker, David was born on September 8, 1955, in Spokane, Washington.  He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during...

Dec 20, 2024

James Owen Heenan, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2024, at the age of 66. Born on August 11, 1958, in Gary, Indiana, Jim lived a life defined by love, kindness, and an unwavering dedication to his family and career.

Jim attended the University of Memphis, where he was a proud member...

Dec 20, 2024

Charlie Mae Harris, 91, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM., on Thursday January 2, 2025, at Mt. Sinai Church, located at 5710 Mt. Carmel Road, Gay, Georgia. Burial will immediately follow the service at Mt. Sinai Church Cemetery.

Charlie Mae was born on April 20,...

Dec 19, 2024

Mickey Lerue Carroll, 79, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024.  A funeral service will be held at 11:00 on Monday, December 23, 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 Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mickey was...

Dec 16, 2024

Charles Albert Engler, Jr., 78, of Gray, Georgia, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024. Contributions can be made to the Jones County Animal Services, P.O. Box 1359, Gray, Georgia 31032, in honor of Charles Albert Engler, Jr.

Charles was born on September 26, 1946, in Wadsworth, Ohio, to the late Charles Engler, Sr., and Gladys Camp...

Dec 15, 2024

Our Sweetest Sunshine, our “KK”, our “Lani”.  You were such a joy in the short time we had you here with us.  You are forever in our hearts.

“KK” is survived by her mother, Daniell Shorey and her father, Javon Thomas, Sr.; her brother, Javon Thomas, Jr.; her maternal grandmother, Gloria Cooper; her paternal grandmother, Amba Baxter...

Dec 13, 2024

James Alvin “Al” Watts, grill and chill BBQ master, Vietnam Veteran, Hole in One achiever, college football lover (Roll Tide!) and now our guardian angel, peacefully passed away in his sleep the morning of Friday, December 13th. He had terrible taste in music, but we loved him anyway. This tribute to him could summarize his accomplishments as a son,...

Dec 11, 2024

Lillie Mae Turner Campbell, 83, of Macon, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. A private burial will be held at Macon Memorial Park Cemetery, Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 11:00 AM, directly followed by a Memorial service at 12:00 PM in the chapel of Hart’s Mortuary, 765 Cherry Street, Macon, Georgia. In lieu of flowers, donations may...

Dec 10, 2024

Sam McWilliams, 50, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Hart’s at the Cupola, with Reverend Mark Ballard officiating. Burial will be private at Riverside Cemetery.

Sam was born in Macon on April 10, 1974. He spent the majority of...

Dec 7, 2024

James “Tyler” Shelton, 23, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024.  A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 11:00 AM, in the chapel of Hart’s Mortuary, 765 Cherry Street, Macon, GA 31201, with Pastor Eddie Coatney officiating. The family will greet friends following the service. Burial will be private.

Tyler was born...

Dec 6, 2024

James McGee “Mack” Stokes, 81, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Hart’s at the Cupola, with the Reverend Benjamin Newberry officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.   Burial will follow the service at Riverside Cemetery....