Obituaries

May 26, 2024

Sandra Newberry, 80, of Macon, Georgia passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024.  Private inurnment will be at the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville, Georgia.

Sandra was born and raised in Macon.  She met her husband, Edward, in church, and as she would later tell her children, she earned her “MRS Degree” when they were married in...

May 23, 2024

Stephanie Dawn Macon, 54, of Macon Ga, died unexpectedly on Thursday, May 23rd, 2024.

Stephanie was born on October 30th, 1969 in Wichita Falls Texas. Her family moved back to their home state of Georgia while she was still very young, so Stephanie spent almost all of her school years at Tattnall Square Academy in Macon, Ga,...

May 21, 2024

Ms. Janie Kathleen “Kathy” Atkins, 72, of Macon, passed away after a short illness, Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

Kathy was born in Eatonton, Georgia, and graduated from Jasper County High School in 1969.  After graduation, she moved to Macon and enrolled in the Crandall Business School.  Soon after, she began a 30-year career with the City of...

May 21, 2024

Jason Perkins Hencely, 51, of Jones County, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024.  A celebration of his life will be held at Hart’s Mortuary Jones County Chapel, Tuesday, May 28, 2024 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.

Jason was born November 16, 1972.  He grew up as an avid hunter and fisherman.  He acquired many nicknames such as “Big...

May 20, 2024

Alex Melton Strozier, Sr.  92, of Macon, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 20, 2024.  A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 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...

May 18, 2024

Sue Williams Allen passed away May 18, 2024, having graced this earth for 100 years and eight months. She was born September 8, 1923, in Emanuel County, Georgia, the fourth of five children to Jesse Rozar “JR” Williams and Mollie Hicks Williams.

Sue graduated from Eastman High School and then headed to Brewton Parker College. She credits...

May 12, 2024

Ryan Julian Brewer, 43, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Hart’s at the Cupola. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pam...

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.

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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...