Obituaries

Jan 10, 2022

Frances Annette Lashley, 82, of Macon, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022.  A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 14, 2022, at Hart’s at the Cupola, with a visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow the service at Macon Memorial Park Cemetery.

Ms. Lashley was born on April 8, 1939, in...

Jan 10, 2022

William Charles “Mr. Charlie” Roberts, 88, of Gray, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022.  A memorial service will be held Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. at Hart’s Jones County Chapel with the Reverends John Haney and Jason Dillard officiating.  The family will greet friends from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be...

Jan 6, 2022

Jewel Marie Nugent Futrell was born in Grant Parish, LA on the 29th of December, 1924, and passed peacefully on the 6th of January, 2022, having just celebrated her 97th birthday. A memorial service to celebrate her life will occur at a future date, with interment at Oak Grove Cemetery, Bentley LA.

Jewel was an avid reader,...

Jan 6, 2022

Daniel Robbins, 64, of Macon, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022, and went home to be with his heavenly Lord, Jesus.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 8, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Ingleside Baptist Church with Dr. Mark Hudgins and Dr. Brett Brandewie officiating.  The family will greet friends an hour before the service in the Fellowship...

Jan 5, 2022

Martha Ann Hood Mclellan, 68, of Gordon, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022.  Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Mclellan’s name to the Houston County Humane Society, 810 Carl Vinson Pkwy, Centerville, GA 31028.

Daughter of the late Bobby Ray and Mildred Cobb Hood, Mrs. Mclellan attended Central High School in Macon, Georgia.  She loved meeting...

Jan 3, 2022

Charles Edward Prickett, age 78, of Macon, Georgia, passed away January 3, 2022, after a long battle with Pancreatic Cancer. There will be a Celebration of Life Gathering on Saturday, January 8th. 2022 at 11:30 am, at Hart’s at the Cupola.

Charles was born August 15, 1943, in McRae, Georgia, to Nellie “Nell” Mae Rawlins and Belvin...

Jan 3, 2022

Michael A. Rusgrove, 43, of Macon, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Hart’s at the Cupola.

Michael was a devoted father and husband.  He spent his career helping children and teenagers in finding their path in life.  He was a great...

Jan 1, 2022

Virginia Lee Vinson Bullington, 93, of Gray, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. Hart’s Jones County Chapel with the Reverend Steve Johnson officiating.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  Burial will be private at Ramah Cemetery.

Daughter of the late...

Jan 1, 2022

Mr. James Robert “Jim” Perkovich, 61, of Macon, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022.  Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 6, 2022, at 2:00PM at the chapel of Hart’s at the Cupola with the Reverend Len Woodard officiating.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.

Mr. Perkovich loved watching sports.  He especially...

Jan 1, 2022

Mary Lowe Marbut passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 1, 2022. Mary had a wonderful and exciting life. She had a passion for travel and enjoyed sharing her love of travel, art, and music with others. She was light-hearted and generous, with a true love of people and great pride in her three children.

Mary was born...

Dec 31, 2021

Mary Elizabeth Sanders, 91, of Macon died Friday, December 31, 2021. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 6, 2022, at 2:00 PM at the Chapel of Hart’s Mortuary, Cherry Street Chapel. The Reverends Steve Johnson and Danny Allen will officiate, and burial will be held at Middle Georgia Memory Gardens. The family will greet friends one hour prior...

Dec 30, 2021

Jimmy Hatcher, 74, of Gray, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021. The family will greet friends Tuesday, February 18, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the residence of Ricky and Angie Strickland, 135 James Road, Gray, GA 31032.

Son of the late E. J. and Eva Clyde Daniels Hatcher, Jimmy was a veteran of the...

Dec 30, 2021

Betty Sue Brown Carter, 75, of Gray, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021.  The family will greet friends Tuesday, January 4, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Hart’s Jones County Chapel.

Daughter of the late Herman and Christine Herringdine Brown, Mrs. Carter adored her grandchildren and loved spending time with them.  She retired from The...

Dec 30, 2021

Retired Macon attorney Edward Scott Sell III, passed away, surrounded by his family after an incredibly courageous battle with Parkinson's disease on Thursday, December 30, 2021. The family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Hart’s at the Cupola. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 3,...

Dec 29, 2021

William Reid “Bill” Elliott, 89, of Macon, crossed into Heaven’s gates on December 29, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at Highland Hills Baptist Church with Dr. Jim Bruner and Reverend Cass DuCharme officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service in the Church Parlor....

Dec 26, 2021

Leeland "Lee" Paul Ringer, 66, of Jones County, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021.  The family will greet friends at the home of Lee and Dione Ringer, Thursday, December 30, 2021, from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.  Memorial donations may be made in Lee’s name to donor’s favorite charity.

Lee was a veteran of the United States...

Dec 26, 2021

George E. “Peewee” Byrd, 90, of Macon, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021.  A Visitation will be held at 11:00 a.m. on December 30, 2021, at Hart’s on Cherry Street, with a funeral service at 12:00 p.m.. Interment will follow the service at Middle Georgia Memory Gardens.

Mr. Byrd was born in Mount Vernon, Georgia and...

Dec 25, 2021

Margaret Sumner Wells, 94, of Jones County, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 29, 2021, 11:00 a.m. at Elam Baptist Church with the Reverend Gary Thomas officiating.  The Jones County Lions Club will have a special reserved seating.   The family will greet friends Tuesday, December...

Dec 24, 2021

Dr. Timothy Edward Carter, 60, of Macon, passed away Friday, December 24, 2021.  Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 2, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Hart’s Chapel of the Cupola.  The family will greet friends following the service.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis...

Dec 24, 2021

Mrs. Dorothy Carolyn Plunkett Bragg, 94, died peacefully on December 24, 2021, at Autumn Lane Health and Rehabilitation Center. Visitation will be held from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at the First Baptist Church of Gray, 134 West Clinton Street.  Funeral service will be at 2:00 pm with Reverend Randy Darnell officiating. Burial will...