Obituaries

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;...

Nov 9, 2023

Husband, Father, Grandfather, Uncle, Athlete, Coach, Teen Pastor, Worship Leader, Teacher, and Businessman, Michael Crump, age 75, of Macon, Georgia, left to be with his Lord and Savior on November 9, 2023. A celebration of his life will be at Christ Chapel Macon, Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 11:30am, with Pastor John Wood officiating.  The family will greet friends...

Nov 6, 2023

Mr. Howard Walter, 66, of Gray, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023.  Friends and family will celebrate his life at 2:00 pm, Friday, November 10, 2023 at Hart’s Mortuary Jones County Chapel with the Reverend Kreg Bryan officiating.  Burial will be private at the Georgia Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, in Milledgeville, Georgia. The family will greet friends following the service....

Nov 4, 2023

Patti May Fuchs, 87, of Macon, Georgia passed peacefully on Saturday, November 4, 2023 surrounded by loved ones.

Patti, the daughter of the late E.L., Jr. and Neva May, was born on June 19, 1936 in LaGrange, Georgia.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Gordon Fuchs, and her brother, E.L. “Sonny” May, III.  She...

Nov 3, 2023

Mr. Joseph Ricky “Rick” Tidwell, 40, of Jones County, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Rick was born on September 23, 1983, in Dublin, Georgia and spent his formative years in Jones County, attending Mattie Wells Elementary and Jones County High School.

A man...

Nov 3, 2023

Kathrine T. Peters, 92, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be Monday, November 6, 2023, at Riverside United Methodist Church at 1:00 PM, with Dr. Laudis (Rick) Lanford and the Reverend Keith Goodlett officiating. Burial will be private at Riverside Cemetery. The family will greet friends Sunday, November 5, 2023, at...

Nov 2, 2023

Dr. David Perkel passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023, in Macon, Georgia, from complications of congestive heart failure, three weeks shy of his 88th birthday.

Dr. Perkel was born in West New York, New Jersey to Samuel Joseph and Sophie (Richman) Perkel. He was a graduate of Memorial High School, received a Bachelor of Science degree...

Oct 29, 2023

Walter Thomas Watkins, age 80, passed away October 29, 2023.  He was born in Macon, GA, the son of Marvin Thomas Watkins and Nolia Wilkes Watkins.  He was a 1961 graduate of Lanier Senior High School and of the University of Georgia, 1965, where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity.  He served in the Army National...

Oct 27, 2023

Gussie C. Allen, 102, of St. Simons Island, Georgia, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023.  The family will receive friends from 4-6 PM, Monday, October 30, 2023, at Hart’s Mortuary on Cherry Street.  Interment will be private at Riverside Cemetery. Daughter of the late William Paramore Capps and Ethel Lamble Capps, she was born in Macon, Georgia on October...