Obituaries

Dec 7, 2023

Mary Olive Kelly, 84, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Pine Pointe Hospice, surrounded by her family and close friends. She was a native of Whigham in Grady County, Ga., and a longtime resident of Macon, Ga.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Ruth Y. Kelly and Meredith Gibson Kelly, and her seven siblings....

Dec 5, 2023

Elizabeth ”Betty” Barlow, 69, of Twiggs County, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023.  A celebration of life will be held at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel, Monday, December 11, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.

Daughter of the late James Petty and Mallie Stout Petty, Betty was born in Manchester, Tennessee on October 7, 1954. She was a cherished...

Dec 5, 2023

John Paul “JP” Adams, 62, of Jones County, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023.  Funeral services will be at Hart’s Mortuary Jones County Chapel, Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 11:00AM, with the Reverend Steve Johnson officiating.  Interment at Cedar Ridge Cemetery will follow the service.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.

JP...

Dec 1, 2023

Bonnie Lee Parker, 52, of Macon, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023.

Bonnie was the former director of the library at Mercer University.  Her many interests included shopping, listening to music, sightseeing, antiquing, and hiking.  Bonnie was especially known for loving chickens.

Bonnie is survived by her mother, Gloria Price Parker of Macon; father, William...

Nov 28, 2023

Our beloved father, Robert O. Swift, passed away peacefully at his home in Austin, Texas on November 28, 2023, at the age of 93. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Anita Drinnon Swift, and his sister, Evelyn Swift Rosenberg.

He was born in Savannah, GA on August 27, 1930 and grew up...

Nov 27, 2023

Mr. Karie Lee Brown, 60, of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023.  Funeral services will be at Dames Ferry Baptist Church in Jones County, Georgia, December 4, 2023, at 11:00AM, with the Reverend Randy Wilkes officiating.  Burial at Dames Ferry Baptist Church Cemetery will follow the service.  The family will greet friends at Hart’s Mortuary Jones...

Nov 27, 2023

Catharine Burns Liles, 79, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023.  The family will greet friends from 5PM to 7PM Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Hart’s Mortuary on Cherry Street.  A memorial service will be held Friday, December 1, 2023, at 1PM at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, with the Reverend Bryan Hinson officiating.  Burial will follow the...

Nov 26, 2023

Jane Elizabeth Lynn Templeman died on November 26, 2023, after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Cagle and Jessie Lynn of Fayetteville, NC. After graduating from high school, Jane attended beauty school and worked as a beautician. In later years she began a vocation as a teacher’s aide and computer specialist in primary education in...

Nov 25, 2023

Mr. Brian K. Powell, 45, of Macon, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023.  A visitation will be held at Bradley Baptist Church, Thursday, November 30, 2023, at 6:00PM, with the memorial service to follow at 7:00PM, with the Reverend Steve Johnson officiating.

Brian was born in Macon, and attended Union Elementary School, Miller Middle School, and later...

Nov 24, 2023

Lynette Williams Watson, 85, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023.  A Celebration of Life will be held on January 13, 2024, at 2:00 PM at the Jones County Chapel of Hart’s Mortuary in Gray, Georgia. Dr. Mark Hudgins will officiate.

Lynette was a partner with the Sandy Creek Christmas Tree Farm, Middle Georgia...

Nov 24, 2023

Kathryn Marie Parish, also known as Pretty Pretty, passed away November 24, 2023, in Macon, GA, at the age of 27. She was born on December 5, 1995. Kathryn was a loving mother and wife who had a heart full of unconditional love. Her presence would light up any room, and her infectious charm and wit would captivate everyone...

Nov 23, 2023

Dr. John Felix Mash Jr., D.D.S., 80, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023.  A private graveside service will be held at Macon Memorial Park.

Dr. John Felix Mash Jr. was born in Macon, Georgia, on October 5, 1943; and was the only child of Lora Ivolene Nolan Mash and John Felix Mash, Sr....

Nov 22, 2023

Mr. John Zenon Chrabuszcz, III, 23, of Macon, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023.  Funeral services will be at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church, Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 1:00PM, with Father John Johnson officiating.  The family will greet friends at Hart’s Mortuary Chapel at the Cupola, Friday, December 1, 2023 from 4:00PM to 7:00PM.

Johnny was born...

Nov 22, 2023

Robert Allen "Bob" Berlin, passed away on November 22, 2023, at the age of 84 in Macon, Georgia. Born to the late Harold Chester and Betty Jaffe Berlin on September 4, 1939, in Passaic, New Jersey. Ever the student, he began his higher education journey early, enrolling at Vanderbilt University at just 15 years old.

Bob's exceptional...

Nov 21, 2023

MACON -- Mrs. Marsha Grace Dorough Morton, 86, died peacefully on November 21, 2023, after a brief illness. She was a native of Crisp County and a longtime resident of Macon, Georgia. A daughter of the late John Dorough Sr. and Sammye Farrow Dorough, Marsha was a beloved mother and grandmother who devoted her life to caring for her...

Nov 21, 2023

Mrs. Billie Marie “Cherrie” Ard, 90, of Gray, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023, surrounded by her family.  Funeral services will be held at Real Life Church, Sunday, November 26, 2023, at 2:00PM, with the Reverends Bo Turner, Robert Webb Sr., and Gary Lamb officiating.  Burial will follow at Cedar Ridge Cemetery.  The family will greet friends at Hart’s...

Nov 17, 2023

Lois Fouts Bowen passed from this life on the evening of November 17, 2023, with her devoted husband of 71 years, Robert A. Bowen, affectionately known as Pougie, by her side.

Known as Lois to some, Mama to others, and Grand Lois or Grandmama to many, she was born in South Haven, Michigan, to Leslie and Bertha...

Nov 16, 2023

Dr. Catherine Ann Cummings Wooddy passed away after a brief serious illness on November 16, 2023, having recently returned from a long trip to her beloved family homeland in the highlands of Scotland. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 2, at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 565 Wimbish Road, Macon, GA. The family will receive...

Nov 12, 2023

Mackensie Dawn Nickles, 24, of Jones County, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023.  The celebration of her life will be private.

Mackensie will be dearly missed by her friends, family, and church family at Greenwood Baptist Church.  She was very artistic and enjoyed painting and spending time with her fiancé, Dustin.  She will be remembered for her...

Nov 10, 2023

Margaret Ann Fitzpatrick Bowen, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 10, 2023. She was born on Thursday, August 10, 1933, in Roanoke, Virginia, daughter of the late Richard Herbert and Nannie Kate Fitzpatrick.

She is survived by her daughter, Connie Shephard of Newnan, GA; son, Richard Bowen (Angie) of Douglasville, GA;...