Obituaries

Feb 10, 2025

Lois Schrader McLain, 102, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2025.  Services will be held at 11:00 am, on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Mulberry Street United Methodist Church. Family will meet friends after the service.  Burial will be private.

Lois was born on October 26, 1922, in Olivet, Kansas, the fifth daughter of the late Charles...

Feb 5, 2025

Donald “Donnie” Ray Matusiak, Sr., passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025, at the age of 70. Born in Fort Myers, Florida, on September 14, 1954, to the late Boris and Zelda Walker Matusiak, Donnie was a dedicated family man and a hardworking professional who lived a full and meaningful life.

Donnie spent his career in the...

Feb 5, 2025

Sue Ann Thornton (88) entered eternal rest on 02.05.2025 in Macon. A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, May 3, 2025, 1 PM at Hart’s at the Cupola in Macon, GA.

Born in Sayre, PA in 1936, to the late Evelyn Willatt Thornton and Basil C. Thornton, Sue graduated from Waverly Senior H.S., Waverly, NY....

Feb 4, 2025

Antonio Vincent (Vince) Lopez, 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

Vince was born on April 24, 1938 in Montgomery, AL to Eva May (Hall) Maschi (d.1995).  He was preceded in death by his step-father, Joseph C. Maschi (d. 2005); and his brother, Joseph P. Maschi in 2016.

Vince graduated with his Bachelor’s...

Feb 4, 2025

Teresa Faye Wilcox, 76, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. The family will greet friends for visitation on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, in the Chapel of Hart’s Mortuary, 765 Cherry Street, Macon, Georgia.  In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to All About Animals, P.O. Box 4331, Macon,...

Feb 3, 2025

Catherine Childree Pye, 92, of Macon, Georgia, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2025.  A Memorial Service and celebration of her life will be held at 2:00PM on February 22, 2025, in the chapel of Hart’s Mortuary at the Cupola. Dr. Mark Hudgins will officiate.

Daughter of the late William Jennings Childree and Jeffie Windham Childree, Mrs....

Feb 3, 2025

Henry Crocker Smith, 74, of Macon, Georgia, passed away at home on Monday, February 3, 2025.  A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM, on Sunday, February 9, 2025, in the Chapel of Hart’s at the Cupola, with Reverend Chip Miller officiating.  A reception will follow the service to honor the life of Crocker Smith.  Burial will be...

Feb 2, 2025

Mae Thompson passed away on February 2, 2025.  A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 10, 2025, at Riverside Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. prior to the service at Hart’s Mortuary on Cherry Street.  In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Forest Hills...

Jan 31, 2025

Della Sue Morgan, 91, of Marshallville, Georgia, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025.  She was born in Canton, Georgia, Cherokee County, to the late Clyde C. Chaffin and Minnes T. Chaffin.  She was preceded in death by Alfred Joseph (A.J.) Morgan, her husband of 17 years.  Also, she was predeceased by her grandson, Michael Ryan Greiner and her...

Jan 30, 2025

My Journey’s Just Begun

“Don’t think of me as gone away, My journey’s just begun. Life holds so many facets, This earth is but one.”

Juanita Jackson Allen passed away on January 30, 2025.  Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 3:00Pm at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel, 307 Pecan Lane, Gray,...

Jan 29, 2025

Barbara Sharon Carnes Arrington, 69, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on January 29, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Riverside Cemetery.

Barbara was born on October 7, 1955, in Greenwood, South Carolina, to the late Reily Vincent Carnes, Sr. and Barbara Lee Suttles. She is survived by...

Jan 29, 2025

Deborah Norris Walker, 67, of Gray, Georgia, passed away on January 29, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Georgia Veterans...

Jan 27, 2025

Tim Meadows passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025, in Macon, Georgia. Tim was born December 28, 1950, to Dan and Rachel Meadows in Hawkinsville, Georgia. He graduated from LaGrange High School in 1969 and The University of Georgia in 1973 with a degree in History Education. Tim spent his time in Athens, Georgia with his college sweetheart, Carmen...

Jan 27, 2025

Harolene Murray Willis, 80, of Gray, Georgia, passed away on January 27, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel.

Daughter of the late Harold Murray and Irene Ponsell Murray, Harolene was born in Waycross, Georgia on February 6, 1944.  She graduated from Waycross...

Jan 26, 2025

Robert Denson Martin, Jr. of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025, at the age of 85 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. Born on November 17, 1939, in Macon, Georgia, to Robert Denson Martin Sr. and Margaret Murphey Martin, Denson lived a life of service and accomplishment. He met his beloved wife, Nancy Elizabeth Chappell,...

Jan 24, 2025

Phyllis Colwell Tanner, 73, of Lizella, Georgia, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025.  Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Thursday, January 30, 2025, in the Chapel of Hart’s at the Cupola, with William Whiddon officiating.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the...

Jan 22, 2025

Benjamin Russell “Rusty” Peacock, 66, passed in his home during a snowy night on January 22, 2025, after a life filled with love and family and a courageous 10-year battle with cancer.

Rusty was born December 28, 1958, to Jean and Cecil Wayne Peacock. He was the middle child of three boys. He was born in Quincy,...

Jan 21, 2025

Anastacia Mangila Nelson, 78, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on January 21, 2025. The family will greet friends for a reception from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 pm on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Hart’s at the Cupola.

Anastacia was born in Cebu, Philippines on March 28, 1946. She moved to the United States in April 1985 and...

Jan 21, 2025

Sam Carroll Kelly, 92, passed away peacefully at home on his Jones County Farm on January 21, 2025. He was born on this same home place on January 25,1932.

Sam attended grade school at Griswoldville, where his mother was a beloved teacher. He graduated from Jones County High School at age 16 in 1948.

Through...

Jan 21, 2025

Jacqueline "Jackie" Lamm Souder, 99, of Augusta, Georgia died on Tuesday, January 21.  A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Riverside Cemetery (main gate) in Macon, Georgia. The family will greet friends for a catered reception prior to the service from 12:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Hart's Mortuary on Cherry...