Obituaries

Aug 18, 2022

Mr. Frank Wayne Taylor, of Macon, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022. Mr. Taylor was born in Alturas, Florida on February 1, 1954, the son of the late Marvin Frank Taylor and Annie Pleasants Taylor.

He was a welder starting out in the shipyards in Mobile, Alabama. After a few years, he returned home to central Florida,...

Aug 18, 2022

Sherry Ann Blume, 54, of Macon, GA, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022.  Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 25, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel with the Reverend Beth Holloway officiating.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  Burial will be at Cedar Ridge Cemetery.  For those so inclined,...

Aug 17, 2022

Ann Bethune Holcomb, 81, of Macon, GA, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 23, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Hart’s at the Cupola with the Reverend Phil Anderson officiating.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers,...

Aug 17, 2022

MACON, GA - Jerry Joy, 84, died August 17, 2022, in Macon, Georgia. Born on January 11, 1938, in Macwahoc, Maine, he was the son of Tyra and Carroll Joy. After serving in the US Navy he worked as a computer programmer and IT Manager in the banking industry, retiring from BB&T. He is survived by his better half,...

Aug 15, 2022

Dick Mathews (Richard Cary Mathews) was born February 1, 1943 to Bill (James William) and Elaine (Elaine Ledford) Mathews. His Macon grandparents were Tom (Thomas Jacob) and Ethel (Ethel Rice) Cobb; John (John Northrop) and Helen (Helen McDonald) Mathews. He grew up in Payne City and was assistant scout master for his grandfather. He was an Eagle Scout.

Aug 15, 2022

Marvin H. Moore, 73, of Macon, GA, passed away Monday, August 15, 2022.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 20, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel with the Reverend Valeria Watkins officiating.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville MD 20852...

Aug 14, 2022

Peggy C. Melvin, 85, of Macon, GA, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022.  A funeral service will be held Thursday, August 18, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel with the Reverend Jason Dillard officiating.  The family will greet friends Wednesday, August 17, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Hart’s Jones County Chapel.  Burial...

Aug 13, 2022

Frances Weglarz Sokolowski, 93 of Macon, died Saturday, August 13, 2022. Funeral services will be private at Riverside Cemetery.

Frances Weglarz Sokolowski was born in Gruszow, Poland on February 9, 1929, the ninth of ten children. She was the last surviving sibling.  Taken from her home during World War II at the age of 16, she survived...

Aug 11, 2022

Sandra Walton Sinclair passed away peacefully surrounded by family at her home in Roberta, Georgia on August 11, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 18, 2022, at Hart’s at the Cupola, with the Reverend Jimmy Towson officiating. The family will greet friends for a reception following the service. Burial will be private...

Aug 9, 2022

Joanna Kaye Smith passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022.  Joanna was born April 22, 1996, to Joseph Nathaniel Smith and Victoria Lynn Arnett.  Joanna was named after her father and her loving grandma (Anna Faye Arnett).

Joanna was a hardworking, kindhearted young lady who loved to serve others.  She grew up in a loving environment with...

Aug 8, 2022

Robert Lawson Pope, 73, of Macon, GA, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 13, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. at Hart’s on Cherry Street with the Reverend Bradd Blackman officiating.  Flowers will be appreciated, or memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville SC 29605....

Aug 4, 2022

Alford Cumming Bridges passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family Thursday, August 4, 2022.

Born September 10, 1938, to the late R.T. and Sophia Bridges and was raised in Wilkinson County, McIntyre, GA. He served in the U.S. Army including graduating from Officer Training School at Fort Sill, OK during the Cuban Crisis.

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Aug 2, 2022

Steve J. Connelly, 75, of Dublin, GA, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 6, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at Hart’s Cherry Street Chapel with the Reverend John Haney officiating.  The family will greet friends Friday, August 5, 2022, from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Hart’s on Cherry Street.  Burial will be...

Jul 31, 2022

Emmie Catherine Massey Morrison, 95, of Macon, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022. Private entombment will be held in the mausoleum at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 886 Mulberry St., Macon, GA 31201.

Mrs. Morrison retired from BellSouth after over 40 years of service.

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Jul 30, 2022

Carolyn Beatrice Johns, 90, of Macon, died Saturday, July 30, 2022. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, August 5, 2022, at Hart’s at the Cupola, with the Reverend John Haney officiating. Burial will follow the service at Riverside Cemetery.

Ms. Johns, a native and lifelong resident of Bibb County, was a Methodist....

Jul 29, 2022

Diane Toole, 67, of Macon, GA, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022.  The family will greet friends Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at Hart’s at the Cupola from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to All About Animals, 101 Riverside Dr., Macon, GA 31201.

Daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin...

Jul 28, 2022

Susan Sprayberry Rogers, 73, of Macon, GA, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022.  The family will greet friends Sunday, July 31, 2022, at Hart’s at the Cupola from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.  Private burial will be held at Arabi-Antioch Cemetery, Arabi, Georgia.  Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 886 Mulberry Street, Macon GA 31201.

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Jul 28, 2022

Olan Wayne Graham, 74, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022.  A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at the Hart’s Mortuary Jones County Chapel, with Gary Lamb and Chris Peavy officiating. Family will greet friends one hour prior to the service for visitation. A private burial will be held...

Jul 27, 2022

Mr. Wayne Vernon Bishop, of Macon, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022.

Survivors include his wife, Brenda Bishop; son, Randy (Laurie) Bishop; son, Rusty (Liz) Bishop; son, Reggie (Tina) Bishop; daughter, Rhonda Bishop; son, Rocky Bishop; sister, Patsy (Charlie) Barr; sister, Bonnie (Mike) Sisk; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mr. Bishop was born in...

Jul 25, 2022

JoAnn Todd Caldwell, 74, of Macon, GA, died peacefully on Monday, July 25, 2022, at the Piedmont Hospital in Macon, GA.  Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, July 28, 2022, at Vineville Baptist Church. Dr. Richard Kremer will officiate. The family will greet friends after the memorial service in the activity center.

JoAnn was...