Obituaries

Dec 25, 2023

In Loving Memory of Elaine Pollock Dreizin,

Elaine Pollock Dreizin passed away peacefully at her home on December 25, 2023, surrounded by her loving daughters. She left a legacy of love, laughter, and lasting impressions on those fortunate enough to have known her.

Born in Brooklyn, NY to Sophie and Sam Pollock, Elaine moved to...

Dec 23, 2023

Bernice “Pete” Horton Branka, 84, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023. A visitation will be held Friday, December 29, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary at the Cupola, followed by a graveside service at 2:00 p.m., at Macon Memorial Park Cemetery.

Daughter of the late Thomas Horton and Louise McCullough...

Dec 22, 2023

Ms. Patricia “Lorine” Gantt, 40, of Jones County, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023.  Funeral services will be at New Haven Baptist Church in Gordon, Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 11:00AM, with the Reverend Sam Loyd officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  Immediately following the funeral service, lunch will be served in the...

Dec 21, 2023

Kevin Dale Crawley, 69, of Brunswick, Georgia, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023. Private memorial services will be held at a future date.

Kevin graduated from Crawford County High School, then attended Macon Technical College. He worked to become an EMT and later became a paramedic.    He retired as a paramedic/firefighter with the Glynn County Fire Department....

Dec 21, 2023

Mr. Roger J.B. Thompson, 79, of Gray, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023.  Funeral services will be at Hart’s Mortuary Jones County Chapel, Saturday, December 23, 2023 at 3:00PM with the Reverend Steve Johnson officiating.  Interment will follow the service at Elam Memorial Gardens.  The family will greet friends one hour before the service.

Mr. Thompson proudly...

Dec 21, 2023

Mr. William Lester “Bill” Hodges, Jr., 76, of Gray, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023.  Funeral services will be at Hart’s Mortuary Jones County Chapel, Saturday, December 23, 2023 at 11:00AM, with the Reverend Gary Thomas officiating. Entombment at Macon Memorial Park Veteran Mausoleum in Macon, Georgia will follow the service.  The family will greet friends one hour prior...

Dec 20, 2023

John Allen Mitchell, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on December 20, 2023, after a long battle with Parkinson’s. He fought the disease for close to a decade and just recently celebrated his 80th birthday.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Martha Bowman United Methodist Church...

Dec 19, 2023

Franklin “Camp” Bacon, Jr., died December 19, 2023, following a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s. Camp was born September 22, 1942, in Rome, Georgia to Col. Franklin Camp Bacon, Sr. and Marjorie Caldwell Bacon. His father, a career Marine, was serving on Guadalcanal at the time. Camp grew up on Marine bases around the world, graduating from high school in...

Dec 19, 2023

Mr. Victor Lee “Pa” Gardner, of Jones County, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023, after fully enjoying 92 years of life. Vic was married to the love of his life, Joanne Scott Gardner, for 68 years.  He is survived by his wife, Joanne Gardner; son, Rusty (Rhonda) of Gray, Georgia; four grandchildren, Dusty Gardner (Stacy), Tara Bullington (Tyler), Lacy...

Dec 18, 2023

Davis Stephen Clark Junior peacefully passed away in the arms of his parents on December 18, 2023. He was born at 1:48 PM at 4 pounds 4 ounces, and went to be with Jesus shortly after letting his mom and dad look into his beautiful blue eyes.

Davis Clark Junior was the son of Davis and Caroline...

Dec 18, 2023

Myra Mullis Paul, 86, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023.  A graveside service will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Macon Memorial Park, with Pastor Gary Lamb officiating.  In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia, Women’s Division (formerly known as the Dove Center) in...

Dec 17, 2023

Mr. Rodney Wayne Jackson, 69, of Round Oak, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023.  Graveside funeral services will be at Sunshine Church Cemetery, Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 11:00AM, with the Reverend Darrell Burns and Dr. Greg Thompson officiating.  The family will greet friends at Hart’s Mortuary Jones County Chapel, Tuesday, December 19, 2023 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM.

Dec 15, 2023

Mrs. Abigail “Gail” Davis, 61, of Jones County, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023.  Inurnment will be at Middle Georgia Memorial Gardens, Friday, December 22, 2023 at 1:00PM. Memorial services will be at God’s Grace Baptist Church, 307 Pecan Lane, Gray, Georgia 31032, Sunday, January 7, 2024 at 2:00PM with the Reverend Ricky Feagin officiating.

Gail graduated...

Dec 14, 2023

Ferral Dean Bright Smith, known affectionately as Dean, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023, at age 83, in Macon, Georgia. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 29, 2023, at Beulah Baptist Church, 1713 N Highway 19, Glenwood, Georgia 30428. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  Burial will follow...

Dec 11, 2023

Etha Fuerniss passed away peacefully in Macon on December 11, 2023, surrounded by her family. A celebration of her wonderful life will be held in her honor and memory on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at 3 PM at Martha Bowman Church located at 500 Bass Road in Macon, Georgia. The family will greet friends following the memorial service until...

Dec 10, 2023

JoAnn L. Stephens, 87, of Macon, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 10, 2023.  A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, December 15, 2023, in the Chapel of Hart’s at the Cupola, with Dr. Mark Hudgins officiating.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.

Preceded...

Dec 10, 2023

Mrs. Elizabeth Haselden Rose, 50, of Macon, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023.  In lieu of a service, the family will welcome visitors on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at the home of her sister and brother-in-law, Jan and Tony Avery.

Elizabeth enjoyed settling in with a good book and loved to go to the beach.  Most of...

Dec 9, 2023

Mr. Brandon Eugene Knight, 42, of Macon, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023.  A memorial service will be at Hart’s Jones County Chapel, Friday, December 15, 2023 at 3:00PM with the Reverend Clint Jones officiating.  The family will greet friends at Hart’s Mortuary Jones County Chapel Thursday, December 14, 2023 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM.

Brandon was born...

Dec 8, 2023

Eva Lee Ward, 95, of Dublin, Georgia, passed away Friday, December 8, 2023. A graveside service will be held at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. with Dr. Joel Dent and the Reverend Kim Dixon officiating.  The family will greet friends Monday, December 11, 2023, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Hart’s...

Dec 7, 2023

Diane Lee Taylor, 90, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023. A private service will be held at a later date in Hamilton, Indiana.

Daughter of the late Paul Steven Swift, Sr. and Nadine Copp Swift, Diane was born in Hamilton, Indiana on August 28, 1933. A 1951 graduate of Hamilton High School, Diane married...