Obituaries

Nov 25, 2021

Paul Bernard Parsons, 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 25, 2021, surrounded by family, following a brief illness. Paul is now with his Lord and Savior.  A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, December 5, 2021, at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel, with Pastor John Sheeley officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior...

Nov 25, 2021

Shirley Harrell Davidson died at home on Thanksgiving, November 25, after a full day of home-cooked food, cheerfulness, and lively conversation with her family. A memorial service will be held at 2:00PM, Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Hart’s at the Cupola with the Reverend Julian Pittman officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Methodist Home...

Nov 25, 2021

Harold Wright Muecke, Jr., of Macon, died Thursday, November 25, 2021.

Mr. Muecke was born in Waycross, Georgia to the late Dr. and Mrs. Harold Wright Muecke, Sr.  After graduating from Mercer University, he was in the first class of Physician Assistants at Emory University.  He returned to Macon and served as head of Employee Health at...

Nov 25, 2021

Robert “Eric” Thompson, 58, of Gray, Georgia passed away peacefully surrounded by family Thursday, November 25, 2021 following his battle with cancer. The family will gather for a (drop-in) celebration of Eric’s life on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Bradley Baptist Church from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. All family and friends are asked to join in the fellowship...

Nov 24, 2021

Mortimer Franklin Meadors of Carlyle Place, Macon, Georgia, age 98, died peacefully surrounded by family on November 24, 2021, at Atrium Health Hospice Pine Pointe, in Macon, Georgia. Born on December 28, 1922, in Oxford, Georgia, he grew up in Covington, Georgia, and had lived in Macon since 1947. His parents were Henry Frank Meadors and Gladys Ila Kitchens...

Nov 24, 2021

Miriam Pilcher, 82, of Macon, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021.

Daughter of the late Norris Tuten Clifton and Wilhelmina Vaughan Clifton, Miriam was born on June 10, 1939, in Hampton, South Carolina. She graduated from Wade Hampton High School and then from Baptist Medical Center School of Nursing in Columbia, South Carolina with a BSN....

Nov 23, 2021

Wanda Sue Bridges, 86, of Gray, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 26, 2021 at Hart’s Jones County Chapel, with visitation one hour prior.  Inurnment will follow the service at Macon Memorial Park Cemetery.

Daughter of John Henry Harvey and Estelle Wilson, Wanda was...

Nov 22, 2021

Joel T. Peed, 76, of Macon, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021.  Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 29, 2021 at Vineville Baptist Church, with Dr. Richard Kremer officiating.  Visitation will follow the service in the Church sanctuary.  Interment will be private at Riverside Cemetery.

Son of the late Martin Lester Peed...

Nov 20, 2021

Lamar “Maudie” Price, Jr., 59, of Jones County, died Saturday, November 20,2021.

Son of the late Lamar Brinson Price, Sr. and Barbara Ann Jordan Price, Maudie was a graduate of Jones County High School.  He began his career working with his father, and most recently, he worked for CNC Electrical.

Maudie is survived by sister,...

Nov 19, 2021

Harry Lee Couch, 93, of Macon, died peacefully Friday, November 19, 2021.  Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at Mulberry Street United Methodist Church with the Reverend Marcus Tripp officiating.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.  The family will greet friends Monday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Hart’s Mortuary, Cherry Street.  In...

Nov 17, 2021

Kenneth Michael “Ken” Gozur, 78, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021.

Born on December 27, 1942, to the late Mike and Mary Gozur. Ken graduated from Campbell Memorial High School and then attended Kent State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in 1964, and was also a member of Sigma Nu. He...

Nov 16, 2021

Hannah Cole McDonald Greene, 88, of Macon, entered into rest on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, after a brief illness.

Hannah was born on July 15, 1933 to the late Ernest Anthony McDonald and Annie Willis McDonald.  She graduated from Chauncey High School (Dodge County), and Andrew College (Cuthbert, Georgia), and attended Mercer University, where she was a...

Nov 14, 2021

Jackson Gray Bailey, 27, of Sandy Springs, Georgia was received into God's Kingdom on Sunday, November 14, 2021.

He is survived by his parents, Don and Chelle Bailey; his brother, William (Hannah) Bailey; his sister, Madison (Augie) Dellapi; and his nephews, Liam and Alec Bailey. Additional survivors include his aunt, Karen (Johnny) Dawson (Thomaston, Georgia); his uncle,...

Nov 13, 2021

Silas “Tidy” Hadaway Turner, 92, of Blue Ridge, passed away peacefully after a prolonged illness in Blue Ridge, Georgia with loved ones by his side Saturday, November 13, 2021.  A graveside service will be held Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Cedar Ridge Cemetery with the Reverend John Haney officiating. The family will greet friends from 11:30...

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,...