Obituaries

Aug 17, 2021

Marvin Lee Johnson, III, 58, of Macon, GA, passed away August 17, 2021.

Mr. Johnson graduated from Jones County High School and served proudly in the United States Marine Corps. He was of the Catholic faith.  Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Lee Johnson, Jr.

Mr. Johnson is survived by his...

Aug 17, 2021

Isaac White, 86, of Gray, GA, was called home on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. A graveside service will be held Friday, August 20, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Cedar Ridge Cemetery with the Revered Bo Turner officiating. The family will greet friends Thursday, August 19, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel.

Aug 16, 2021

Annie Lou Wood Fountain, 86, of Macon, GA, died Monday, August 16, 2021. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 19, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel with the Reverend Jeff Duncan officiating.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  Burial will be at Ramah Cemetery, Gordon, Georgia.

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Aug 15, 2021

Robert Lee “RL” Chambless (62) was a beloved husband, daddy, papa, fishing buddy and good friend. He passed away Sunday, August 15 after a brief illness.

He was a second-generation painter by trade, passionate hunter, and motorcycle enthusiast. RL and his wife, Elaine, spent 37 years as fishing, camping, and traveling partners. He was a supportive and...

Aug 14, 2021

Edward Jackson "Jack" Gleaton, Jr., of Gray, died Saturday, August 14, 2021. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at Gwinnett Memorial Park with the Reverend Ralph Hawkins officiating. Jack will lay in state at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel until the day of the service for anyone who would like to visit...

Aug 13, 2021

Chester Arthur Crowell III, 68, of Macon, died Friday, August 13, 2021. Memorial services will be held at 1:00PM Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Mulberry Street United Methodist Church with the Reverends Creede Hinshaw and Tommy Martin officiating. The family will greet friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mulberry Street United Methodist...

Aug 13, 2021

Robert (Bob) T. Grizzard, Jr., 63, of Gray, Georgia, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. A memorial service will be held at 7:00p.m. on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel, with Reverend John Haney officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service, from 5:00-7:00pm. Family is asking that everyone...

Aug 13, 2021

Dwight Hinson Lee, 72, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021.  A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Monday, August 16, 2021 at Hart’s Mortuary on Cherry Street, with visitation following the service.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Vineville Baptist Church, at 2591 Vineville Avenue, Macon, Georgia 31204....

Aug 11, 2021

Dr. Tina Ballek Singleton, 76, of Macon, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 21, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at Hart’s at the Cupola with the Reverend Teresa Edwards officiating.  The family will greet friends following the service.  Burial will be private at Riverside Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may...

Aug 10, 2021

Jerry Philip Blanks passed away due to complications following a stroke on August 10th, 2021, near his home in Jacksonville, Florida.  The graveside memorial service for family only will take place at Riverside Cemetery on Saturday, September 4th at 10:00 AM, followed by a celebration of Phil's life for friends and family at 185 Cory Drive, Macon, Georgia. People...

Aug 9, 2021

Joanne Kitchens Justice, 88, of Macon, entered into rest with her Lord and Savior Monday, August 9, 2021.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Wheeler Heights Baptist Church with the Reverend Franklin Etheridge officiating.  The family will greet friends Tuesday, August 10, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary...

Aug 9, 2021

On August 9th, 2021 Garry Wayne Forgey entered into eternal life through his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Awaiting for him in paradise were his parents John and Joann Forgey, wife Leiann, and baby girl Stephanie.  His life on this earth will be celebrated and cherished by his daughters, grandchildren and sisters.  Put simply, Garry was a good, good...

Aug 8, 2021

Beatrice “Bea” Brooks, 87, of Ivey, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021.  A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, August 13, 2021, at Hart’s Mortuary’s Chapel of the Cupola with Bob Myhan officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow the service at Macon Memorial Park...

Aug 7, 2021

Leah Justine Barlow, a mostly human creature of rare magnificence, flowering eloquence, laser-like perception, and sublime beauty, passed from this world on the dance floor, full of joy, beside her beloved Elliott at 12:28 am on Saturday, August 7, 2021, after suffering a sudden catastrophic cardiac event. Leah had been increasingly aware of a recurring heart irregularity and had...

Aug 6, 2021

Ms. Debra Evans, 68, of Leesburg, Georgia, passed away on August 6, 2021 at Regency Health Center in Macon surrounded by her loving family. Debra was born in Cuthbert, Georgia to the late Willie Melvin Kleckley and Emmie Ruth Lowrey. She graduated from Terrell County High School in 1970. She was a retired bookkeeper with the Deerfield Windsor Schools...

Aug 3, 2021

Jeanette Miller, 76, of Gray, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Tuesday, August 3, 2021.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church with the Reverend Randy Darnell officiating.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  She will be laid to rest...

Aug 3, 2021

Culp, Jerry E. 67, of Goshen, Indiana passed from this life to his heavenly home on August 3, 2021, in Irwinton, Georgia. He was born in Goshen, Indiana to Elwood E. and Martha (Card) Culp on June 7, 1954. Jerry was a 1971 graduate of Fairfield High School.  He loved farming from a young age and his parents encouraged...

Aug 3, 2021

Thomas David Stark, 60, of Juliette, GA, died Tuesday, August 3, 2021.  A memorial service will be held Friday, August 13, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel.  The family will greet friends following the service.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 804 Cherry St., Macon, GA 31201....

Jul 31, 2021

Jason Taft Mercer, 47, of Gray, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021. A memorial service will be held Friday, August 6, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel with Dr. Ron McClung officiating.  The family will greet friends following the service.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2451...

Jul 30, 2021

Earl Byers, 60, of Jones County, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 5:00PM at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel, with the Reverends Mike Gordon and Len Woodard officiating. The family will greet friends following the service. Per Earl’s request “to pay it forward,” contributions may be made to Brightmoor Hospice, 3247 Newnan Road,...