Obituaries

Oct 16, 2021

Margaret Ethridge Allman, 70, of Macon, GA, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021, after a brief illness with cancer.  A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Jones County Animal Services, 1015 Monticello Hwy, Gray, GA 31032, Camp Kudzu, ...

Oct 15, 2021

Ada Carrol Diehm (Staley), 99, from Boise, Idaho, quietly slipped into eternity October 15, 2021, and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Carrol, was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother and friend. Her smile was contagious, and she gave it freely to all she met.

Born and raised in Idaho, she set...

Oct 14, 2021

Sgt. William “Bill” Gay, 46, of Macon, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021.  A memorial service will be held Thursday, October 21, 2021, at 2:00 p.m.  Ingleside Baptist Church with Dr. Mark Hudgins officiating.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service in the Fellowship Hall.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to...

Oct 14, 2021

Janelle Thornton, 82, of Gray, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021.  A memorial service will be held Monday, October 18, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Hart’s Jones County Chapel with the Reverend Jerry Dorriety officiating.  The family will greet friends following the service.

Daughter of the late Millard E. and Myrtle Waits Henderson, Janelle married Stan Thornton...

Oct 14, 2021

Marion Wade “Toot” Mixon of Macon, Georgia passed away on October 14, 2021. She was born in Macon, the daughter of the late Marion Phelps Wade and Elizabeth Rowell Wade. Mrs. Mixon attended Alexander IV Elementary School and was a graduate of A.L. Miller High School and Wesleyan College.

Mrs. Mixon was a lifelong member of Vineville...

Oct 13, 2021

Lawrence W. “Doc” Drinkard, 81, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Riverside Cemetery, with Dr. Tim Bagwell officiating.

Doc was born in Washington, Georgia, to the late Walter Drinkard and Mildred Pate Drinkard.  He proudly served his country in...

Oct 12, 2021

Mildred Louise Cobb Hood, 94, passed away on October 12, 2021.  Mildred was born on October 29, 1926, to the Late Ira Matthew Cobb and Mary Jane Thompson Cobb in Macon, Georgia.  Private graveside services with family only present.

Mildred was a CNA at the Middle Georgia Hospital in Macon, Georgia for many years.  She loved people,...

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. ...

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...

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, ...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...