Obituaries

Jun 30, 2022

Anne Karen Zimmerman, 69, died June 30, 2022.

Born into life August 27, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois, Anne's early years were spent living in Park Forest, Illinois. In 1959 she moved with her family to Wisconsin, first living in Milwaukee before settling in West Allis. In West Allis Anne attended Parkway Grade School and Lane Junior High...

Jun 25, 2022

Dr. James L. Cox died after several weeks of declining health at Pine Pointe Hospice in Macon, Georgia, on Saturday, June 25, 2022. Born in Atlanta on March 12, 1931 to Irene McCook Cox and Lamar Patterson Cox, Jim grew up in the Brookhaven community, where he was raised by Minnie McBrayer, whom he called “Mama Mac.”  As a...

Jun 24, 2022

Barbara Ann (Smy) Roberts, age 73, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2022.  She was born on October 17, 1948, in Ipswich, England to Reuben Smy and Lily (Howard) Polley.  She was raised by her mother, Lily, and father, Tom Polley.

Barbara was affectionately called “Mums” by her husband & children, and “Grannis” by her grandchildren and...

Jun 24, 2022

Patricia G. Steed, 68, of Round Oak, Georgia, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022.  Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. at Sunshine United Methodist Church with the Reverend Deborah Wallace officiating.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  Burial will follow the service at Sunshine United Methodist Church Cemetery. ...

Jun 22, 2022

Linda Kay Bratcher Reid, 74, of Gray, GA passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 2, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Bradley Baptist Church.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to service.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bradley Baptist Church, 821 Monticello Hwy, Gray, GA...

Jun 20, 2022

Evelyn Myrtice Tanner Love, 97, of Macon, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022.  Funeral services will be held Friday, June 24, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the chapel of Harts Mortuary Chapel, Cherry St. with the Reverend Andy Yates officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow the chapel service at 2:30pm...

Jun 18, 2022

Dawson “Phil” Justice, 64, of Gray, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022.  A memorial service will be held Thursday, June 23, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel with the Reverend John Haney officiating.  The family will greet friends Wednesday, June 22, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Hart’s Jones County Chapel.  Burial will...

Jun 17, 2022

Jesse Louie “Lou” Bennett, 70, of Panama City Beach, Florida, passed Friday, June 17, 2022.  A memorial service will be held Thursday, June 30, 2022, 2:00 p.m. at New Salem Baptist Church in Gray, Georgia.

Lou was born Jan 10,1952 in Macon, Georgia to the late George and Richie Weaver Bennett.  He graduated from Lanier High School...

Jun 16, 2022

Emory Thomas (Tom) Evans, 93, a decorated 30-year U.S. Air Force veteran died peacefully on June 16, 2022, at his home by the rolling rapids of Tobesofkee Creek.

He and his late wife, Millie Evans, had four sons born on Air Force Bases (AFB) in Puerto Rico, Alabama, Florida and Missouri. Evans was very proud of his...

Jun 15, 2022

Alexia “Lexi” Marie Benton, 19, of Macon, went to rest on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. The Benton family will greet friends privately from 1-3p.m. Monday, June 20, 2022, at Hart’s Jones County Chapel with a memorial service at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at Wimbish Road Seventh-day Adventist Church, 640 Wimbish Rd. Macon, GA 31210. Elder Bobby...

Jun 15, 2022

Alexia “Lexi” Marie Benton, 19, of Macon, gained her angel wings on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.  The family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, June 20, 2022, at Hart’s Jones County Chapel, followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, with Pastors Jordan Battani, Derrel Cone, and Gail Metcalf officiating.  ...

Jun 15, 2022

Lorena “Jean” Donahoo Glover, 79, of Gray, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022.  Funeral services will be held Friday, June 17, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Elam Baptist Church with the Reverend Jimmy Corbitt officiating.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  Burial will be held at Elam Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

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Jun 14, 2022

James “Jim” Alan Hickman was surrounded by his his loving family when he passed peacefully on to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 14,2022 at 9:47a.m. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at Mulberry Street United Methodist Church, with the Reverend Jimmy Asbell officiating.  The family will...

Jun 14, 2022

Mildred Reid Johnson, 92, of Macon, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. A celebration of her life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Hart’s on Cherry Street.

Mildred was born on April 10, 1930, in Greensboro, North Carolina, to the late Frank Pierce Reid and Lena Bottoms Reid. At a...

Jun 10, 2022

Emmett Leon McDaniel, 79, of Macon, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, June 10th, 2022.

A private memorial service will be held to honor and celebrate his life.

Leon was born in Thomaston, Georgia to the late William F. McDaniel and Dorothy Braswell McDaniel. He was also preceded in death...

Jun 10, 2022

Mitchell “Mitch” Otis Hinson, 69, of Macon, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am, Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Greenwood Baptist Church with the Reverends Kim Washburn and Ronnie Griffin officiating. Burial will be at Middle Georgia Memory Gardens. The family will greet friends on Monday, June 13, 2022, from 6:00pm – 8:00pm...

Jun 9, 2022

Destin Wayne Smith, 32, of Gray, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022.  Visitation will be held Saturday, June 11, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Hart’s Jones County Chapel.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Morris Bank, Jase and Alayna Smith College Fund, PO Box 2350, Gray, GA 31032.

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Jun 8, 2022

Ann Warlick Williams, 79, of Macon, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022.  Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Hart’s Cupola Chapel with the Reverend Cynthia Knapp officiating.  A reception will follow the service.  Burial will be held at Oak Lawn Cemetery, Fort Valley, Georgia.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be...

Jun 7, 2022

Barbara Ann McKenzie McGuire, 82, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on June 7, 2022. A celebration of life will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Hart's Mortuary at the Cupola.

Barbara was born in Decatur, Illinois to the late Herman and Hazel McKenzie on December 7, 1939. She graduated...

Jun 7, 2022

Barbara Ann McKenzie McGuire, 82, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on June 7, 2022.  Barbara was born in Decatur, Illinois to the late Herman and Hazel McKenzie on December 7, 1939.  She graduated from Decatur High School, and, following graduation, her family moved to Macon.  Barbara worked at Warner Robins AFB, starting as a clerk-typist, and finishing her thirty-plus...