Obituaries

Rose Lee Gaultney

Rose Lee Gaultney

Oct 12, 2021

Rose Lee Gaultney, 83, of Gray, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 16, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Real Life Church with Pastor Bo Turner and the Reverend Danny Henderson officiating.  The family will greet friends Friday, October 15, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel. ...

Douglas "Wayne" Dinkins

Douglas "Wayne" Dinkins

Oct 11, 2021

Douglas “Wayne” Dinkins, 62, of Milledgeville, Georgia, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021.  Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Hart’s Mortuary Jones County Chapel, with the Reverend Wanda Busby officiating.   Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Wayne was born to the late Horace Dinkins...

William Gerald Maier, Jr.

William Gerald Maier, Jr.

Oct 11, 2021

William Gerald Maier, Jr., 82, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021.  Funeral services will be private.

William earned a Bachelor’s degree from Lawrence Technical College.  He began his career in retail at JL Hudson's as a buyer.  Throughout his life, he worked at Higbee’s in Cleveland, Ohio, Joskie's in Houston and Dallas, Texas, ...

Betty Bragg Lowe

Betty Bragg Lowe

Oct 11, 2021

Betty Bragg Lowe, 88, of Gray, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021.  Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 14, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. at Gray United Methodist Church with the Reverends John Haney and Jason Dillard officiating.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to service.  Burial will be held at Highview Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers,...

Troy Lee Hencely, Sr.

Troy Lee Hencely, Sr.

Oct 8, 2021

Troy Lee Hencely, Sr. of Macon, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021.

Son of the late Thomas Leroy and Mary Elizabeth Eady, Reverend Lee was a beloved street minister who had a Homeless Ministry at Central City Park. He helped a lot of churches in the community. He was one of the Pastors at Remnant Body of...

William "Mr. Bill" Henderson

William "Mr. Bill" Henderson

Oct 8, 2021

William "Mr. Bill" Henderson, 76, of Gray, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021 following a 3 year battle with pancreatic cancer. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM, Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Haddock Baptist Church, with Dr. Ron McClung officiating. The family will greet friends following the service in the narthex of the church.  In lieu...

Dr. Lindsey Durham Few, Jr.

Dr. Lindsey Durham Few, Jr.

Oct 8, 2021

Dr. Lindsey Durham Few, Jr., 83, walked joyously into the arms of Jesus Friday, October 8, 2021, in Macon, GA passing with his two children at his side.  Born in Conyers, GA and raised in Apalachee, GA, he was the son of Lindsey and Belle (Pirkle) Few.  He is predeceased by Johnnie Sanders Few, his wife of 50 years,...

Vicki “Gigi” Churchwell Coleman

Vicki “Gigi” Churchwell Coleman

Oct 7, 2021

Vicki Churchwell Coleman, 54, of Macon, GA, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021 after a battle with Covid Pneumonia.  A celebration of her life will be held Sunday, October 17, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel with the Reverend Dewayne Fontenot officiating.  The family will greet friends from 2:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. The service...

Joan “Joanie” Barden

Joan “Joanie” Barden

Oct 7, 2021

Joan M Barden, 82, of Juliette, GA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Thursday, October 7, 2021. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 23, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. at High Point Church at 2963 Hollis Rd., Macon, Ga. with Pastor Trey Dickerson officiating. A reception will follow the service.

Joan was very active and...

Kenneth Hall

Kenneth Hall

Oct 7, 2021

Ken Hall, 76, of Lizella, GA, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021.  A private graveside service will be held at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery with Asa Lambert officiating.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516.

Mr. Hall was a veteran of the United States Air...

Lisa Ann Carter Albrycht

Lisa Ann Carter Albrycht

Oct 3, 2021

Lisa Ann Carter Albrycht, 55, of Gordon, GA, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021.  A memorial service will be held Friday, October 8, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel, with the Reverend Mike Gordon officiating.  The family will greet friends one hour prior.

Lisa was a graduate of Jones County High School and...

Sandra Kay Fletcher

Sandra Kay Fletcher

Oct 2, 2021

Sandra Kay Fletcher, 68, of Haddock, GA, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021, after a brief illness. A celebration of life will be held Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. at Gray-8-Skate in Gray.  The family will enjoy fellowship with friends following the service.

Daughter of the late J.T.  and Hazel Morgan Green, Sandra was born...

Faye Leslie King

Faye Leslie King

Oct 2, 2021

Faye Leslie King went to her heavenly home on Saturday, October 2, 2021.  The Celebration of her Life will be Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at 11:00AM at Elam Baptist Church, 203 Elam Church Road, Gray, GA 31032 with the Reverend Andy King officiating. A graveside service will follow at Elam Memorial Gardens.

Faye was born in Twiggs...

Michael Philip Potkulski

Michael Philip Potkulski

Oct 2, 2021

Mike Potkulski, age 88, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 2nd.  A service will be held on Tuesday, October 5th, 11:00 a.m. at Hart’s at the Cupola.

Mike was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania to the late Michael and Clara Potkulski.  After serving in the Army during the Korean War, he worked in many aspects of...

Colonel Allen Carr

Colonel Allen Carr

Oct 1, 2021

Colonel Allen Carr, 72, of Gray, GA, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021.  A memorial service will be held Friday, October 8, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Gray with the Reverends Randy Darnell and John Haney.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to service.  A private burial will be held at Georgia Veterans...

Anthony “Tony” Paul Newell

Anthony “Tony” Paul Newell

Sep 30, 2021

Anthony “Tony” Paul Newell, 64, of Haddock, GA, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021.   Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 5, 2021, 2:00 p.m. at Bradley Baptist Church.  The family will greet friends Monday, October 4, 2021, at Bradley Baptist Church from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.  Burial will be at Elam Memorial Gardens.

Son...

Felton Harris

Felton Harris

Sep 30, 2021

Felton Harris, born in Macon, GA, a well-known resident of Macon, a lover of classic cars and telling jokes, passed away peacefully with his loving family and compassionate caregivers, Haylee Hurley and Marshall Hodgman by his side Thursday, September 30, 2021.

Felton is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 39 years, Elizabeth. His daughter, Amy...

Sandra Jo Tipton

Sandra Jo Tipton

Sep 27, 2021

Sandra Jo Tipton, 73, of Juliette, GA, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021. The family will greet visitors on Sunday, October 3, 2021, from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary and Cremation Center, 765 Cherry Street, Macon, GA, 31201.

Daughter of the late Julian McDuffie and Ruby Anna Wilson, Sandra was born on July...

William "Bill" Alfred Ussery, Sr.

William "Bill" Alfred Ussery, Sr.

Sep 25, 2021

William “Bill” Alfred Ussery, Sr., 83, of Seymour, TN, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021. He was born on April 3, 1938, in Macon, Georgia to his parents, Joseph D. Ussery and Esther Lorene Ussery. Bill lived in Macon and Columbus, GA. He was a graduate of Lanier High School Class of 1957, and Southern Technical Institute. Bill...

James Otis Smith, Sr.

James Otis Smith, Sr.

Sep 23, 2021

James Otis Smith, Sr., 90, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on    Thursday, September 23, 2021.  A graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, with Chaplain Chris Keys officiating.

Mr. Smith served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.  He worked as an electrician...