Obituaries

Apr 10, 2021

On Saturday, April 10, 2021, Maria Rodriguez Viloria, 69, mother to Henry Viloria and grandmother of Gabriel and Josefina Marie, passed away into God’s graces after a long battle with Cancer. Services will be held on Thursday July 1, 2021, at San Fernando Mission Rey de Espana Church. She will be laid to rest alongside her spouse, Romeo Viloria...

Apr 10, 2021

Patrick Anthony "Butch" Layfield, 60, of Macon, died Saturday, April 10, 2021.  A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. Sardis-Heard Funeral Home at 6125 Houston Rd., Macon, GA 31216.

Son of the late Bob and Peggy Layfield, Butch was a graduate of Warner Robins High School.  He loved fishing...

Apr 5, 2021

Cathy Utley Hanson, 69, of Macon, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 5, 2021. To celebrate Cathy’s remarkable life, family and friends are asked to gather for a graveside service on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Macon Memorial Park, 3969 Mercer University Drive, Macon, Georgia. The funeral will be officiated by Associate Pastor Teresa Edwards, ...

Apr 5, 2021

Jean Elsom Hogan, 91, of Macon, died on Monday, April 5, 2021, after a long illness.  A private memorial service will be held on Tuesday April 13, 2021 at Riverside Cemetery with the Reverend Bryan Hinson officiating.

Mrs. Hogan was born in Birmingham, Alabama on February 13, 1930 to Mary Etheland Penny and Floyd Howard Elsom.   She...

Apr 5, 2021

Zoye Amelia Smith Martin, 83, of Gray passed from this life April 5, 2021. Graveside services will be Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Middle Georgia Memory Gardens with the Reverend Tommy Jordan officiating.

Zoye was born July 31, 1937 to the late Raymond and Mattie Smith. She is survived by one son, David Martin...

Apr 4, 2021

Pam Turner, 69, of Macon, Georgia, passed away at her home on Easter Sunday, April 4th, 2021. The family will greet friends on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Hart’s at the Cupola. A graveside service will be held at Macon Memorial Park on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 11:00am. Jason Blankenship will be officiating.

Pam...

Mar 28, 2021

Jerry Spillers, 73, of Macon passed away March 28, 2021.

Jerry was born September 2, 1947 to the late Herbert R. Spillers and Elizabeth Griffin. He is survived by his long-time friend, partner, and companion, James Bush of Macon. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his beloved cousin, Diane Griffin Rogers.

Mar 27, 2021

Richard Todd Murphy, 56, of Lizella went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on March 27, 2021. A celebration of life will be held Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Northway Church where Todd was a member. The family will receive friends at 1:00 pm preceding the service as well as following the service....

Mar 26, 2021

Marjorie Clifford Haskin Miller, 87, of Las Vegas, Nevada passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021.  Memorial services will be held graveside at Haddock Baptist Church Cemetery on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 2:00pm, with Dr. Ron McClung officiating.

Born in Dekalb County, Georgia she traveled with her Father’s work until settling in Jones County where she...

Mar 26, 2021

Charles R. Silvey, 87, died on Friday, March 26, 2021, after a long struggle with bone cancer. Charles was the son of Mozart Scott Silvey and Beatrice Ross Silvey of Fort Valley, Georgia.

Charles was a talented artist whose paintings have been displayed at the Carter Library in Atlanta and the Warner Robins Aviation Museum. You can...

Mar 26, 2021

Mylene Stuckey Barfield Davis, 73, of Knoxville, died peacefully, Friday, March 26, 2021, in Warner Robins after a lengthy health battle. Memorial services will be held Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 2:00 PM, at First Evangelical Church of Macon. Pastor Tim Long will officiate, and the soloist will be Andrea Grant.

Born in Macon to the late...

Mar 25, 2021

Martha Elizabeth “Ms. Betty” Jenkins, 92, of Macon, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021.  Born in Portsmouth, Ohio, to the late Maynard and Nellie Jones.  She was an amazing artist who loved to paint oil paintings of landscapes and animals. She attended Macon Wimbish Road Seventh Day Adventist Church.

Martha is survived by her two daughters,...

Mar 24, 2021

JoAnn Piper, 85, of Macon, Georgia, passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, March 24, 2021. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Hart’s Chapel of the Cupola with the Reverends John Irwin and Antonie Walker officiating, followed by a greeting with the family. Afterwards, friends and family will travel...

Mar 23, 2021

Edgar Marvin "Pop" Malone, Sr, a lifelong resident of Jones County, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021 after a brief illness. Services will be held at 2:00PM, Friday, March 26, 2021 at Hart's Mortuary Jones County Chapel with Julie King officiating.  The visitation will be one hour prior to service.  The graveside service will be private.

Son...

Mar 14, 2021

James David Seales, 70, of Gray, died Sunday, March 14, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, March 19, 2021, at the Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel, with the Reverend Bobby Weatherford officiating.

Son of the late James Henry and Mary Evelyn Bell Seales, Mr. Seales was a retired welder in the kaolin...

Mar 13, 2021

Mary Lou Young, 88, of Macon passed away March 13, 2021. A graveside service will be held at Andersonville National Cemetery, Friday, March 19, 2021 at 2:00 PM. The family will greet friends March 18, 2021 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Hart’s at the Cupola.

Mary was born March 11, 1933 to the late John...

Mar 11, 2021

Brenda Chester, 55, of Macon, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021.  A memorial service will be held at 2:00PM, Saturday March 20, 2021 at Hart’s at the Cupola with visitation to follow.  The service will also be livestreamed on Hart's Mortuary's Facebook page.

Brenda worked for over 36 years at the Georgia Farm Bureau. Her last position...

Mar 9, 2021

Phyllis Jane Eckert, 89, of Macon, passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 9, 2021.  Born November 23, 1931 in Iowa, she was married to the late James Eckert.  In August 2014, she moved from Reynolds Landing on Lake Oconee to Carlyle Place in Macon.  During her 89 years, she enjoyed many activities, including playing bridge and golf.  She was...

Mar 9, 2021

Charlie Eldridge Whalen, Jr., 81, of Macon, died Tuesday, March 9, 2021.  Funeral services will be held Friday, March 12, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Hart’s Chapel of the Cupola with the Reverend Jerry Dorriety and Dr. Mark Hudgins officiating.  Burial will be private at Macon Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St....

Mar 6, 2021

Robert “Bobby” Gordon Davis, 60, of Macon passed away March 6, 2021. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Hart’s Jones County Chapel with the Reverend Steve Johnson officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Cedar Ridge Cemetery.

Bobby was born...