Obituaries

Nov 12, 2021

Deborah Williams McBride, 69, of Macon, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021.  A memorial service will be held Sunday, December 5, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. at Hart’s Chapel on Cherry Street.

Ms. McBride was the daughter of the late Theodore and Alberta Clothilde Rickenbacker Williams.  She is survived by her son, Ashley McBride (Danielle) of Macon; grandchildren,...

Nov 12, 2021

Margaret Elizabeth Joyner went into the arms of the Lord November 12, 2021.  A graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at 1:00 PM, at Macon Memorial Park. The Reverend Jeremy Pass will officiate.  Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Toys for Tots. Mrs. Joyner was a school bus driver of 30+...

Nov 10, 2021

Mary Sheppard Beard, 88, of Macon, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021.  Funeral services will be held Monday, November 15, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at Hart’s Mortuary on Cherry Street with the Reverend Grady Mimbs officiating.  The family will greet friends Sunday, November 14, 2021, from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.  at Hart’s Mortuary on Cherry Street. Burial will...

Nov 10, 2021

On, November 10, 2021,  Mrs. Lucy Thigpen had her final prayer answered, at the age of 96, as she peacefully slipped from this world into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ.

Mrs. Thigpen was born in Dodge County, Georgia to Rosa Skipper and William Riley Hinson.  She was the youngest of seven children.  On March 12,1943...

Nov 8, 2021

James Charlie Fennell, 91, of Macon, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021.  A celebration of life will be held at Riverside United Methodist Church on Friday, November 12, 2021 at 11:00 a.m., with the Reverends Bart Smith and John Haney officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow the service at Riverside...

Nov 8, 2021

Ronald L. Green, 71, of Lizella, passed away Monday, November 8, 2021.  A private memorial service will be held for family and friends.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to donor’s favorite charity.

Son of the late Forrest Lester and Doris Lee Grant Green, Ronald was retired from Armstrong World Industries.  He enjoyed hunting,...

Nov 8, 2021

Jack Minette, 17, of Macon, passed away Monday, November 8, 2021. Memorial services will be held at 4:00PM Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Christ Church with the Reverend Cynthia Knapp officiating.  The family will greet friends following the service in the Great Hall of Christ Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Jack’s memory to Stratford...

Nov 7, 2021

Joseph “Jeff” Gregory, 56, of Jones County, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021.  A memorial service will be held Thursday, November 11, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  Flowers are appreciated and memorial contributions may be made to HARPS – Homeless Animals Rescue and...

Nov 4, 2021

Frank Edward "Ed" James, Jr., 78, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 3:00pm, Saturday, November 13, 2021, at the chapel of Hart's at the Cupola. The family will greet friends following the service.

Born September 21, 1943, in Kynesville, Fl, Ed was the son of the late...

Nov 4, 2021

Aylene Self Keys, 74 of Jones County, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021.  Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  Burial will be held at Middle Georgia Memory Gardens.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be...

Nov 3, 2021

Noah David Martin, Jr., 60, of Gray, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021.  A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, November 6, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. at the residence of Nick and LaRue Wooten, 1515 Irwinton Rd., Milledgeville, GA 31061.  Interment will be held privately at a later date. The family may be contacted at their residence,...

Nov 2, 2021

Stephanie Carol Kemp, 49, of Haddock, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021.  A graveside service will be held 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 5, 2021, at Elam Memorial Gardens with the Reverend Ricky Feagin officiating.

When Stephanie met Bartholomew, it was love at first sight.  She loved her family and making her home.  Her number one job was...

Oct 30, 2021

David Christopher Gholson, 36, of Orange Park, Florida, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021. Funeral services are scheduled in Macon, Georgia, Friday November 12, 2021, at the First Presbyterian Church located at 682 Mulberry Street. The family will be receiving friends in the Gathering room from 11:30 -12:15 with a service in the sanctuary to follow at 12:30. Lunch...

Oct 30, 2021

Rufus D. Faulk, 69, of Macon, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Faith Baptist Church, 4704 Jeffersonville Road in Macon, with Timothy Peavy officiating.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  Burial will follow the service at Baptist Gospel Mission Church...

Oct 29, 2021

Charles Lee “Buck” Myers, 89, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., at Riverside Cemetery. Please enter through the main gate.

Mr. Myers was born December 13, 1931, in Baltimore, MD. He was the son of the late Walter P. and Irma...

Oct 29, 2021

Terrance Kim Bedingfield, Sr., 57, of Macon, GA, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021.  A memorial service will be held Monday, November 1, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel, with the Reverend Tim Peavy officiating.

Kim was a roofer for 34 years and owner of Bedingfield Roofing. He was loving husband, father, and...

Oct 26, 2021

Robert L. “Bobby” Brooks, 92, of Ivey, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021.  A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 29, 2021 at Macon Memorial Park, with Bobby Nichols officiating.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service in the Macon Memorial Park Mausoleum.

Bobby spent 71...

Oct 26, 2021

Raymond L. Greene, 83, of Gray, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021.  Funeral services will be held Friday, October 29, 20201, at 11:00 a.m. at Haddock Baptist Church with Dr. Ron McClung and the Reverend Maxie Threatt officiating. The family will greet friends Thursday, October 28, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel. ...

Oct 25, 2021

Sylvia L. Davis, 79, of Gray, passed away Monday, October 25, 2021, due to a lengthy 16-year battle with Alzheimer’s.  A private graveside service will be held at Cedar Ridge Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 886 Mulberry St., Macon, GA 31201.

Daughter of the late Julian and Cherry Buff...

Oct 24, 2021

Charles M. Avera, 71, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at First Evangelical Church, with Reverend Tim Long officiating. The family will greet friends following the service at the church.

Charles was born in Ashland, Kentucky on December 18,...