Obituaries

Apr 7, 2024

Dorothy P. Oliver, 76, of Macon, Georgia, left the loving embrace of her husband and was embraced in the arms of Jesus on April 7, 2024.

She was preceded in her death by her mother, Thelma Powell, her father, John L. Powell, and her brother, Larry Powell. Left to treasure memories are her devoted husband, James Jerry...

Apr 7, 2024

Jeffrey Scott Dein, 49, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024.  The family will greet friends from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Hart’s Mortuary at the Cupola. A private family service will occur at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society https://donate.cancer.org/...

Apr 6, 2024

Johnny Gonzalez, 90, of Macon Georgia, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00am, on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in the Chapel of Hart’s Mortuary at the Cupola, with Dr. Mark Hudgins officiating.  A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.  In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made...

Apr 4, 2024

Billy Joe Wilson, 83, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on April 4, 2024.  Family will greet friends for a time of visitation in the Chapel of Hart’s Mortuary at the Cupola on Sunday, April 7, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.  A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, on Monday, April 8, 2024, at Glen Haven...

Apr 3, 2024

Mr. Alton D. Joyner, 94, of Jones County, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024.  Funeral services will be at Hart’s Mortuary Jones County Chapel, Monday, April 8, 2024 at 2:00PM, with the Reverend Rickey Tidwell, the Reverend Bobby Hamlin, and Care Pastor Chris Smarr officiating.  Interment at Oaklawn Cemetery in Fort Valley, Georgia will follow the service.  The family...

Apr 2, 2024

Pierce Daniels “Danny” Sheffield, Jr., 68, of Macon, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024.  Graveside funeral services will be at Macon Memorial Park, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 2:00PM with the Reverend Tom Caruth officiating.

Danny was a loving father, Paw-Paw, and friend to many.  He proudly served his country, first by joining the Marines and later...

Apr 2, 2024

Florabelle Collier Bloodworth Mellard passed away peacefully on April 2, 2024.

Flo, as she was known to most who knew her, was the daughter of the late Julius Logan Bloodworth and the late Florabelle Collier Bloodworth.  She was born in her parent’s home in Haddock, Georgia, on May 31, 1939.

The Bloodworth family owned Cherokee...

Apr 2, 2024

Samuel Mark “Hot Rod” Herndon, 54, of Jones County, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024.  Funeral services will be at Hart’s Mortuary Jones County Chapel, Saturday, April 6, 2024, at 2:00PM with the Reverend Robert Cummings officiating.  Interment at Cedar Ridge Cemetery will follow the service.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.   The family...

Apr 1, 2024

Dr. Antonio Fernandez, 90, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 PM, on Saturday, June 1, 2024, in the Chapel of Hart’s Mortuary at the Cupola. A reception will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Georgia Professional Health Program www.gaphp.org 4780 Ashford...

Apr 1, 2024

Clyde Charles Thomas, 45, of Dry Branch, Georgia, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 5, 2024, at 2:00 PM, in the Chapel of Hart’s Mortuary, 765 Cherry Street, Macon, Georgia, with Reverend Bobby Hamlin officiating.  Family will greet friends for a time of visitation one hour prior to service....

Mar 30, 2024

Mrs. Mary “Polly” Pauline DeYoung, 86, of Milton, Georgia, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024.  Private graveside services and interment will be at Riverside Cemetery.

Born in Macon, Georgia, Polly moved to Florida at an early age.  She was an intelligent, success-driven woman and shortly after earning a Master’s Degree in Education, she went abroad to begin...

Mar 29, 2024

Judith “Judy” Meeks Dominy, 74, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024. The family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, April 1, 2024, at Hart’s the Cupola.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, also at Hart’s at the Cupola. Burial will follow the service at Middle...

Mar 27, 2024

Mrs. Kathy Lynn Meadows, 71, of Jones County, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024.  A Celebration of Life will be held at Hart’s Mortuary Jones County Chapel, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 11:00AM with the Reverend Bo Turner officiating.

Kathy graduated from Clarke Central High School in Athens, Georgia in 1971.  After graduating she worked for several...

Mar 26, 2024

Mr. James Paul, 86, of Gray, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Funeral services will be at Plentitude Baptist Church, Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 2:00 with the Reverend Tommy Freeman officiating. The family will greet friends one hour before the service. Interment at Plentitude Baptist Church Cemetery will follow the service.

James Paul grew up in...

Mar 25, 2024

Joseph Kenneth Cox, born on June 30, 1944, in Ocilla, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home in Dublin, Georgia, on March 25, 2024. He was the beloved son of Joseph Elza Cox and Carol Virginia Sandifer Cox, both of whom have preceded him in death. Ken was baptized on November 11, 1955, and remained a member of the...

Mar 23, 2024

Debra D. Brown, 68, of Macon, Georgia passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024.  A memorial service will be held at Hart’s Mortuary at the Cupola at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, 2024. The family will greet friends following the service.

Debbie was born on a bright sunny day in Olla, Louisiana, on August 28, 1955....

Mar 21, 2024

Sarah “Sally” Orr Baker, 80, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024.  A funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with Father John Johnson Officiating. Burial will follow the service at Riverside Cemetery (North Gate.)

Daughter of the late Samuel Leonard Orr and Sarah...

Mar 19, 2024

W. Wayne Reaves, 82, of Macon, Georgia, passed away March 19, 2024.  From the small town of Woodbury Georgia, Wayne became a pioneer in the car business as well as later in the software business.  His impact was felt throughout the country as he trained thousands of dealerships.

His other accomplishments include being President of the Jaycees...

Mar 17, 2024

Ms. Jo Boland, 67, of Jones County, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024.  Memorial services will be at Hart’s Mortuary Jones County Chapel, Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 11:00AM with the Reverend Sarah Pugh Montgomery officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.

Jo was born in Macon, Georgia and graduated from Northeast...

Mar 16, 2024

Margaret “Peggy” Schlapkohl of Macon, Georgia passed away on March 16, 2024. Born in Chattanooga TN, she grew up in Charlotte, NC. A graduate of UNC Chapel Hill Dental Hygiene School, she there met and married the love of her life, Dr. Chuck Schlapkohl. They raised their family in Lighthouse Point, FL later moving to Greensboro, GA, and after...