Obituaries

Sep 5, 2023

Melvin Colbert Miller, 72, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Fall Line Church, 2254 Rocky Creek Road, Macon, Georgia 31206.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.

Melvin was born in Roberta, Georgia on June...

Sep 5, 2023

Ms. Kimberly Bedford, 60, of Haddock, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023.  A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

After graduating from Jones County High School in 1981, Ms. Bedford went to work in the insurance industry. She ended her working career after over fifteen years at Walmart.  Ms. Bedford was a...

Sep 4, 2023

Athens Emory Carter, aged 38, left the world unexpectedly on September 4, 2023 in Grand Haven, Michigan. He had just completed his summer stint at Blue Lake Fine Arts camp and was looking forward to returning to his work as vocal accompanist at Central Michigan University in the fall. In addition to his heartbroken parents Gary and Janet Carter,...

Sep 4, 2023

Ms. Kathryn Maddox O’Steen, 63, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023.  Memorial services will be private, with inurnment at the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville, Georgia.

Ms. O’Steen’s artistic nature showed in her enjoyment of coloring and her interest and study of crystals.  She loved music, her pets, and relaxing in front of...

Sep 4, 2023

In loving memory of Dr. Lindsey Vernard Heard 1951-2023

Macon, Georgia- Lindsey Vernard Heard, devoted husband, loving father, and respected veterinarian, died Monday, September 4, 2023, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be Saturday, September 16, 2023, at 11 AM at Vineville Baptist Church. Burial will be private.

Lindsey was the son of the...

Sep 3, 2023

Brent Williamson, 52, of Juliette, Georgia, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023. The family will greet friends from 5PM to 7PM on Friday, September 8, 2023, at Hart’s Chapel at the Cupola.

Brent was born in Macon, Georgia on August 7, 1971. He graduated from Southwest High School and was a dedicated and hardworking employee at Davis...

Sep 1, 2023

Anthony Cox, 74, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Hart’s Chapel at the Cupola.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  Interment will follow the service at Macon Memorial Park Cemetery.

Son of the late Lynwood...

Aug 29, 2023

Geraldine Bullington Williams, a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in her hometown of Gray, GA, on August 29, 2023. A funeral service will be held Friday, September 1, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel with Care Pastor Chris Smarr officiating.  The family will greet friends 30 minutes prior...

Aug 28, 2023

Cameron Alan Joiner, age 30, of Macon, GA, passed away on August 28, 2023.

Cameron was predeceased by paternal grandparents, David and Joyce Joiner; and maternal grandmother, Karen Phillips.

He is survived by his father and mother, Mark and Cheryl Joiner; maternal grandfather, Pastor Norm Phillips; siblings, Miranda (Robbie) Murray, Phillip Joiner, Hance Joiner, and  ...

Aug 28, 2023

Christopher Brian Rainey, a beloved father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2023, in his hometown of Macon, Georgia. A funeral service will be held Saturday, September 2, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel with the Reverend Ed Chambless officiating.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the...

Aug 26, 2023

Dr. Michael Alan Burnett, 65, of Lizella, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Saturday, August 26, 2023.  Funeral services will be held at 5:00pm on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Hart’s at the Cupola.  The family will greet friends from 4:00pm-5:00pm.

Son of the late Willard Eugene Burnett and...

Aug 24, 2023

Frederick Clarence Schulz, 82, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023.  A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 28, 2023, at 11:00 am at the Hart’s Mortuary Chapel, 765 Cherry Street, Macon, Georgia, with Dr. Tommy Jordan officiating.

Frederick loved animals and was an avid reader.  He is survived by his wife of 53 years,...

Aug 23, 2023

Eleanor Mary Sanda, 72, of Martinez, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023. A private inurnment will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Macon, Georgia.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pine Pointe Hospice, 6261 Peake Road, Macon, Georgia 31210.

Daughter of the late Frank Joseph Sanda and Mary J. Sanda, Eleanor was...

Aug 21, 2023

Annie Ruth Rodeheaver Johnson, 92, of Macon, GA, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023.  A funeral service will be held Saturday, August 26, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. at Hart’s at the Cupola with the Reverend Mark Magoni officiating.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  Burial will follow the service at Macon Memorial Park Cemetery. ...

Aug 18, 2023

Joyce Pyrz, of Macon, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2023. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 11:00 AM, in the chapel of Hart’s Mortuary at the Cupola. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow the service at Fort Hill Cemetery in Macon, Georgia.

Joyce loved...

Aug 17, 2023

Betty Pearson Oliver, 94, of Macon, GA, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Hart’s Chapel at the Cupola. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will be private at Rose Hill Cemetery.

Betty was born near Fort...

Aug 17, 2023

Ronald “Ronnie” Franklin Blalock, 74, of Macon, GA, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023.  A memorial service will be held Monday, August 21, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Hart’s at the Cupola with the Reverend Tommy Jordan officiating.  The family will greet friends 1 hour prior to the service.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to...

Aug 16, 2023

Clifford Harley Bowers, 73, of Johns Creek, Georgia, passed away on August 16, 2023, after a valiant battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born in Albany on October 8, 1949, to Joyce Matthews Bowers and Walter Harley Bowers. The family later moved to Macon where Cliff graduated from Lanier High School. He attended The University of Georgia and graduated...

Aug 16, 2023

Astrid Sjolund Pearce, 76, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023. A funeral service will be held at 2PM Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Hart’s Chapel at the Cupola.

Daughter of the late Waldmere Sjolund and Mary Abrahmsson Sjolund, Astrid was born on February 16, 1947, in Sweden.  She was the youngest of six children...

Aug 13, 2023

Catherine Denise Arrowood Harris, affectionately known as Cathy, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2023, in her hometown of Macon, Georgia.  A funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Ingleside Baptist Church with Dr. Mark Hudgins officiating.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow the service...