Obituaries

May 11, 2025

Nell Grinstead Wiggins, 84, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on May 11, 2025. The family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Hart’s at the Cupola. Funeral services will follow at Hart’s on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., with the Reverends Eddie Coatney and Terry Hedden officiating. Burial will...

May 10, 2025

Hewey Christopher “Chris” Chancey, Jr., 73, of Gray, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025.  The family will greet friends for a time of visitation on Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at the Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel, located at 307 Pecan Lane, Gray, Georgia.

Chris was born on January 19,...

May 9, 2025

Patricia “Patsy” J. Etheridge, 84, of Dry Branch, Georgia, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM, at Hart’s Mortuary, with Reverend Timothy Peavy officiating. The family will greet friends half an hour before the service. You can send flowers to Hart's or make contributions to...

May 9, 2025

Katherine King “Kathy”, 72, of Gray, Georgia, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025. The family will greet friends at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel, 307 Pecan Lane, Gray, Ga. from 10:00am to 12:00 pm on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The funeral service will follow at 12:30 at First Baptist Church, 134 W. Clinton Street, Gray, Ga. 31032. Burial...

May 8, 2025

Drew Bernard Hale, 77, of Perry, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 10:00AM, Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Andrew Church, 2430 Hwy 127, Kathleen, GA 31047, with the Reverend Carl Barnhardt officiating.

Son of the late Drew Pratt Hale and Helen Stokes Hale, Drew was born in Petersburg,...

May 6, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dana Wayne Redd , age 55, of Macon on May 6, 2025.  He was a man who radiated love, kindness, and unwavering faith.  Dana departed this life leaving behind a legacy of compassion and warmth that touched all who knew him.

Dana was born on July...

May 6, 2025

Pearlene Gordon Young, 89, of Macon, Georgia, passed away May 6, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Macon Memorial Park Cemetery, with Dr. Laudis Lanford officiating.  The family will greet friends following the service.

Daughter of the late L.V. Gordon and Mildred Gordon Parker, Pearlene was born...

May 6, 2025

After a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease, Matteo Tritto is now rejoicing in the presence of Almighty God. He died on May 6, 2025, at the age of 79.

Born on May 1, 1946, in Mola Di Bari, Italy, to his father Amedeo Tritto, and his mother, Filomena Stasi, he was one of eight children....

May 5, 2025

Malcolm Stewart Burgess, Jr., 80, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. A funeral service will be held at Christ Church on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., with the Reverend Cynthia Knapp officiating. The family will greet friends for a reception following the service in the Great...

May 1, 2025

Dallas Wayne Compton gained his angel wings at the early age of 9 months old on May 1, 2025.  Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, May 5, 2025, at BridgeWay Church in Lizella, with Pastor Eddie Coatney officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.

In his short time...

Apr 26, 2025

Annie Ruth Strickland, 93, of Byron, Georgia, passed away on April 26, 2025.  The family will greet friends from 3:00PM to 5:00PM on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Hart’s Mortuary on Cherry Street, with a funeral service following on Monday, May 5, 2025, at 2:00PM, with the Pastor Joe Bowker officiating.  Burial will follow the service at Riverside Cemetery....

Apr 22, 2025

Olivia Beth McCullough Childs, 73, of Gray, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.  A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 11:00am, at Highview Cemetery in Gray, Georgia, with Reverend John Haney officiating. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your local church in honor of Beth Childs.

Beth was born...

Apr 21, 2025

Jennifer Ross, of Macon, died peacefully in her home on April 21 after an extended illness. She was 54.  A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2025, in the Chapel of Hart’s on Cherry Street.  The family will greet friends following the service.

Jennifer was born and raised in Macon, Georgia,...

Apr 21, 2025

Clayton ”Clay” Joseph Tidwell, 49, of Gray, Georgia, passed away on April 21, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.

Clay was born in Eatonton, Georgia on November 22, 1975, to Lois...

Apr 19, 2025

Patrick Emory Hardie, 79, of Macon, passed away on April 19, 2025, after a life filled with faith, family, and friends.

Born March 21,1946, in Billings, Montana, Patrick was the son of Eva and Emory Quincy Hardie. Named in honor of St. Patrick, Pat was a proud graduate of the University of Georgia, where he was a...

Apr 19, 2025

Calvin Luther “Cal” Till Jr., age 53, of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away Saturday morning, April 19, 2025, during his final ride on Earth with his cycling team—doing what he loved.

The family will receive friends Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Hart’s at the Cupola. A memorial service will be held Friday,...

Apr 17, 2025

Betty Joyce Stringer was born in Bulloch County, Georgia on November 19, 1936. Preceded in death by Mother, Myrtice Lanier Hulsey and her father, Rosco Robert Husley of Millen, Georgia, and husband, Billy Joel Stringer of Macon, Georgia; siblings: Bobbie Nell Hendrix, Thomas C. Hulsey, Nita McClintock, and Doy Hulsey; and daughter-in-law, Julie Stringer. She is survived by her...

Apr 12, 2025

Bobby Joe “Yossi” Everett Jr., 54, passed away after a brief illness on April 12, 2025, at Atrium Health Hospital, Macon Georgia. He was born in El Paso, Texas to the late Clara and Bobby Everett. He is survived by his husband of five years Frank “Tig” Meyer and their dog Peté. He is also survived by his brother,...

Apr 11, 2025

Charles Conway Hegedus, 81, of Lizella, GA, a long-term resident of Cartersville, GA, died April 11, 2025. He was a beloved father, friend, and passionate outdoorsman. He will be remembered for his warm heart, quiet strength, and deep love for the simple pleasures in life. He was a devout Christian, reading in his bible daily.

He was...

Apr 11, 2025

Donna Jean Nelms, 71, of Smithfield, Virginia, died peacefully on Friday morning, April 11th, 2025. Donna was born September 17,1953, in Suffolk, Virginia, to the late Joseph Eugene Nelms, Jr. and June West Nelms Hurst. She graduated from Smithfield High School, where she excelled on the girls' basketball team. She received an Associate of Arts degree from Louisburg College...