Obituaries

Jul 22, 2023

Michael L. Webb, 72, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, with the Reverend Gary Abbott officiating.

Son of the late Neil Edmund Webb and Reba Wommack Webb, Michael was born in Macon, Georgia on December...

Jul 20, 2023

Anthony “Tony” David Proffitt, 79, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Hart’s Chapel at the Cupola.  The family will greet friends for a visitation and Celebration of Life following the service. Everyone is invited to enjoy brunch, share hugs and stories....

Jul 13, 2023

Dr. William "Bill" Alan Schobel, Sr., 87, of Macon, Georgia, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2023.   The family will greet friends Sunday, July 23, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel.   In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.

Jul 9, 2023

Dorothy Alice Culpepper Wingfield, 93, formerly of Perry, GA, passed away Sunday, July 9th. Dorothy was born in Fort Valley, GA, graduated from Fort Valley High School, then graduated as a Registered Nurse from what is now the University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA. Following college, Dorothy joined the Air Force working as a nurse in TX, MS and...

Jul 8, 2023

Frances Marie Rampley Evans, 95, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 14, 2023, at Hart’s Chapel at the Cupola.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  Interment will be private at Greenwood Cemetery in Barnesville, Georgia.

She was...

Jul 3, 2023

Dr. Hines Lawrence Wommack, 92, of Macon, Georgia, died on Monday, July 3, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Hart’s at the Cupola.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the Cupola and will also have a Celebration of Life following the service in the...

Jul 2, 2023

Dollie White Abney Jones, of Gray, GA, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023, at the age of 91.   The family will greet friends Thursday, July 6, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel.  A funeral service will be held at the Jones County Chapel Friday, July 7, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. with the...

Jun 29, 2023

Francis Lamar Balkcom, Jr., of Twiggs County, GA, passed away on June 29, 2023, in his hometown of Macon, Georgia. The family will greet friends Sunday, July 2, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Hart's Mortuary, Jones County Chapel.

Born on December 19, 1948, Lamar lived a fulfilling life filled with love, service, and dedication...

Jun 29, 2023

Linda "Gran-Gran" Culpepper, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, of Gray, GA, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 29, 2023, at the age of 82.  A graveside service will be held Monday, July 3, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Macon Memorial Park with the Reverend Tommy Freeman officiating.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Eternal Hope...

Jun 28, 2023

Timothy Harold Marchman of Gray, GA, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 28, 2023.  A funeral service will be held Sunday, July 2, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel with the Reverend Christopher Peavy officiating.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  Burial will be private at Macon Memorial Park.  Christ Community...

Jun 28, 2023

Deborah Ann Rogers, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully in her home in Sparta, Georgia, on June 28, 2023.  A memorial service will be held Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel with the Reverend Jill Olf officiating.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the...

Jun 26, 2023

Iris Smith Williamson, 88, of Macon, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home Monday, June 26, 2023.  A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 1st, 2023, at Macon Memorial Park Cemetery, with Pastor Tim Peavy officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s favorite charity.

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Jun 26, 2023

Sydney Lou Sewell, 79, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023. Funeral services will be private.

Daughter of the late John Randolph Moore and Blanche Mogridge Moore, Sydney was born on April 13, 1944, in Muskogee, Oklahoma. She worked in insurance sales and retired from Colonial Life Insurance.  Sydney loved life and lived it to...

Jun 24, 2023

Fairy Rose Ross Rawlins, age 92, went home to be with her beloved Savior on June 24, 2023. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, July 1st, 2023, at Hart’s Chapel at the Cupola, with the Reverend Craig Holmes officiating.  The family will greet friends prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.   Interment...

Jun 24, 2023

Richard “Rick” Paul Herin, a loving father, grandfather, and devoted friend, passed away peacefully in his hometown of Macon, Georgia on June 24, 2023. Born on May 13, 1945, Richard's life was characterized by hard work, dedication, and a passion for helping others. Rick was born in Macon, Georgia to Walter G. Herin, Sr. and Mildred Frances Tidwell Herin....

Jun 22, 2023

David Roger Dunning, 79, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 26, 2023, at Hart’s Chapel at the Cupola.  The family will greet friends following the service at their residence.

Son of the late Lyndall Curtis Dunning and Virginia King Dunning, David was born...

Jun 21, 2023

Bonita Ball Fisher, of Macon, passed away June 21, 2023.  Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 26, 2023, at 11:00 AM, in the chapel of Hart’s Mortuary, 765 Cherry Street. The burial will be private. Family will be available to greet friends in the chapel before the service.  Register online at www.hartsmort.com.

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Jun 16, 2023

Mrs. Rita W. Haynes, 81, of Gray, Georgia, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023.  Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 19, 2023, at 11:00AM, at Bradley Baptist Church, in Gray, with the Reverend Steve Johnson officiating.  The family will greet friends immediately following the service.  Burial at Cedar Ridge Cemetery in Gray will be private.

Jun 15, 2023

Malinda Ann Merritt Temple, age 88, died peacefully at her residence in the country on June 15th.

Born in Marietta, Georgia to the late James Andrew Merritt, Sr. and Inez Cowan Merritt, Malinda

graced this world with her rebellious spirit. A strong-willed and feisty child, for many years

Malinda kept all of East...

Jun 15, 2023

Dr. Clyde Thornsberry of Macon, Georgia passed away peacefully on June 15th, 2023. He was born on a mountainside in Knott County, Kentucky to the late Columbus and Ollie Mae Sparkman Thornsberry.  Clyde was preceded in death by his wife, Glenda Martin Thornsberry. He is survived by his children, Teresa (Richard) Philyaw, David (Kris) Thornsberry, Dr. Robert (Starling) Thornsberry;...