Obituaries

Dec 11, 2022

Rev. David Duncan, 65, husband of Shirley Locklear Duncan, entered Heaven with a big smile on his face as he was surrounded by his wife and daughters.  Days earlier, David had been hospitalized following a heart attack from which he could not physically recover.

Born in Pickens, South Carolina, a son of the late Avery Anderson Duncan,...

Dec 11, 2022

John Edward Tucker, 88 of Macon, GA, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Hartley Bridge Road Church of Christ.

John was a graduate of Hahira High School, Class of ’51. John served his country in the United States Navy for 22 ½...

Dec 10, 2022

James Stanford "Stan" Thornton, 83, of Gray, GA, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022.  A memorial service will be held Thursday, December 15, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel with the Reverend Jerry Dorriety officiating.  The family will greet friends before the service from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

Son of the late...

Dec 7, 2022

Jacqueline “Jackie” Chiles Gordon, 78, of Macon, Georgia passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 7, 2022. Jackie was born in Macon on August 3, 1944 to the late Jack Chiles and Virginia Spence Chiles. She graduated from Miller High School in 1962. After briefly living in Savannah, she returned to Macon to work in the telecommunications industry where she worked...

Dec 4, 2022

Captain Jon Geerlings, 81 of Macon, GA, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022.  A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, December 19, 2022, at Peachtree City Christian Church, Peachtree City, GA, officiated by Dr. George S. Dillard, III. Inurnment will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Westminster Memorial Gardens.

Son of the late Lewis Jennings...

Dec 3, 2022

Sheila Marie Smith, 65, of Macon, GA, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at North Macon Church of Christ.

Full of love and laughter, Sheila was quick-witted and never let the opportunity for a joke or a laugh pass her by. She loved...

Dec 2, 2022

Jennifer “Jennie” Nash Clinard of Gray, Georgia, passed peacefully on Friday, December 2, 2022. She was 70 years of age.

Jennie was born in New London, CT, the daughter of Gordon and Thelma Nash. She graduated from Fitch High School in 1970 in Groton, CT, and soon moved to Georgia, her mother’s home state.  She married her...

Dec 2, 2022

Frances Lynette McDonald Palmer, age 84 of Macon, Georgia went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday December 2, 2022.  A celebration of life will be held on Friday, December 9, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Lizella United Methodist Church, Lizella, GA. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m. to service time at the church and...

Nov 30, 2022

Mrs. Wanda Bagwell, 82, of Jones County, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023.

Mrs. Bagwell was born in the little town of Bradley, Georgia.  She graduated from Jones County High School in 1959, where she played on the school’s 1958 State Championship Basketball team and caught the eye of her future husband, Billy Bagwell.  Billy and Wanda...

Nov 30, 2022

Reverend Dianne Hummel Sweckard, 81, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022.  The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, December 2, 2022, at Harts’s Mortuary on Cherry Street. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Forest Hills Church, with the Reverend Baxter...

Nov 30, 2022

Sylvia Jones Wallace, 81, of Gordon, GA, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022.  A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel.  The family will greet friends at Hart’s, Friday, December 2, 2022, 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.  Burial will follow the service at Elam Memorial Gardens.

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Nov 28, 2022

Bobby Jean Posey, 83, of Gray, GA, passed away Monday, November 28, 2022.  There will be no formal service and his ashes will be scattered according to his wishes.  Condolences may be sent to 2303 Hwy 49, Gray, GA 31032.

Bobby was a man’s man.  He was rugged, spirited, and always pushing himself and others to get...

Nov 27, 2022

Gertrude “Trudy” Thomason Jones, 91, of Macon, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022.  A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at United Community Church, 2411 Heath Road, Macon, GA 31206.

Trudy was born in Washington, Georgia, to the late James Russell Dunn and Viola Kennedy. She attended Crandall Business...

Nov 27, 2022

Carrie Louise Marlow, 94, of Gray, GA, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022.  A funeral service will be held 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at Haddock Baptist Church.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  Burial will be held at Haddock Baptist Church Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to...

Nov 23, 2022

Tommy Abell, 69, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, after a lengthy battle with FTD.

Son of the late Elwyn and Mary Abell, Tommy was retired as parts manager at Five Star Macon.  He was the former owner of Riverside Auto Parts and Riverside Exxon.  He loved spending time his family and their...

Nov 22, 2022

Martha Dianne Burke Showers, 70, of Macon, GA, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2022.

Daughter of the late J. B. and Mary Frances Allen Burke, Dianne was a graduate of Jones County High School.  She had many careers during her life, including, a Teamster Union Truck Driver, real estate broker in Florida and Louisiana, and a general...

Nov 22, 2022

Carol H. Orluck, age 97, died on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Carlyle Place in Macon, Geogia.  She was the wife of the late George S. Orluck, with whom she shared 68 years of marriage.

She was born in Garden City, New York, the daughter of the late Ethel Lynch and Dickron Hagopian, where she lived until...

Nov 22, 2022

Kathryn “Kay” Lilley Allen, 96, of Carlyle Place, Macon, GA, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022.  A celebration of life will be held Thursday, December 1, 2022, at 3:00PM, at Carlyle Place, with the Reverend Ralph Hawkins officiating. A reception will follow the service. A private entombment will be held at Perry Memorial Gardens.

The daughter of...

Nov 21, 2022

Kenneth Charles Kennedy, 84, passed away on November 21, 2022. Ken was born in Macon, GA to Charles Alton Kennedy and Marjorie Green Kennedy on July 28, 1938. Upon graduation from Lanier High School, Ken joined the United States Navy on his 18th birthday and served aboard the USS Lofberg.  In June 1961, Ken married the love of his...

Nov 21, 2022

Odell “Dell” Martin Windham, 96, of Macon, GA, passed away Monday, November 21, 2022.  A funeral service will be held Sunday, November 27, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. at Gum Log Primitive Baptist Church in Kite, Georgia.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Windham was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Harrison Windham, Sr.; son,...