Obituaries

Jul 26, 2023

Paul John Milanek, Jr., age 82, of Macon, GA, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2023.  A memorial service will be held Friday, July 28, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church.  Inurnment will be private at Riverside Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Jones County Animal Services, 1015 Monticello Hwy, Gray,...

Jul 25, 2023

John Joseph Graham “Cagey”, 75, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023.

Son of the late John Joseph Graham and Margaret Gilmore Graham, John was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania on October 5, 1947. He was a proud graduate of the University of Albany in New York.

John lived a vibrant and fulfilling life,...

Jul 24, 2023

Abb Bernard Fry, 86, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 28, 2023, at Hart’s Chapel at the Cupola. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be private at the Christian Gathering Place Church Cemetery in Monroe County, Georgia....

Jul 24, 2023

Susan Dougherty Huellemeier, 74, of Guntersville, Alabama, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023.  A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, July 28, 2023, at Hart’s Chapel at the Cupola.  The family will greet friends following the service.  Burial will be private at Riverside Cemetery.

Daughter of the late Louis William Dougherty and Virginia...

Jul 24, 2023

Ramarao Nagabhushana (Bhushan to his friends) of Macon, Ga. passed away in his sleep on the morning of 24 July 2023. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Veena, and son, Anant and his family (Leighanne, Kavi, and Shanti).

He came to the USA in 1973 to pursue his degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Missouri...

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.

Daughter of the late...

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....