Obituaries

Aug 31, 2021

James “Jim” Coleman, 74, passed away on August 31, 2021.

He was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather who was loved by his family, admired as a friend, respected as an entrepreneur, and valued as an active member of the community. Jim had an undeniable wit and keen sense of humor that shone through his...

Aug 30, 2021

Shirley Ann Dixon, 63, of Macon, Georgia, passed away August 30, 2021.  The family will greet friends Saturday, September 4, 2021, from 2:00PM to 4:00PM, at Hart’s Mortuary, located at 765 Cherry Street, Macon, Georgia.  The family invites all to a Celebration of Life Reception following the visitation at the residence of Shannon Kersey.

Shirley loved life. ...

Aug 30, 2021

Ginny Alvers, 59, of Milledgeville, GA, died Monday, August 30, 2021.  A celebration of life service will be held Sunday, September 5, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel with the Reverend Sean Beck officiating.  The family will greet friends following the service.  The service will be livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/HartsMortuary.

Daughter of the late...

Aug 28, 2021

Michelle Vincent Fletcher, 32, of Macon, GA, died Saturday, August 28, 2021.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 4, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Hart’s Chapel of the Cupola with the Reverend Andy Oxford officiating.  Prior to the service, the family will greet friends from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.  Burial will be at Haddock Baptist Church Cemetery...

Aug 26, 2021

Wendell Lee Bowden, age 77, of Macon, Georgia passed away on August 26, 2021 at West Georgia Hospice.

Wendell was born in January of 1944 to the late Helen Greene Bowden and late Lloyd Alvie Bowden in Gray, Georgia. He grew up in Gray surrounded by his many aunts, uncles and cousins. He graduated from Jones County...

Aug 25, 2021

Mr. Albert Blassingame, 79, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. A private funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Hart’s Chapel of the Cupola, with visitation following the service. The family kindly requests that all attendees wear masks. However, the service will be closed to the public, but...

Aug 24, 2021

Martha Helen Nixon, 81, of Macon, GA, died Tuesday, August 24, 2021.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 28, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at the Chapel of the Cupola.  The family will greet friends following the service.  Burial will be private at Riverside Cemetery.

Daughter of the late Taylor and Mattie Louise Williams Hooks, Ms....

Aug 22, 2021

Terry Lynn Landrum, 64, of Macon, lost her battle to a long-term illness that consumed the last years of her precious life, Sunday, August 22, 2021.

A mother, best friend, and a beloved sister, Ms. Landrum will be greatly missed by many in this world.

Ms. Landrum was the daughter of the late Jean Hobbs...

Aug 22, 2021

Mr. John William Gilbert III, age 78, passed away on August 22, 2021.

John was born in Macon, Georgia on April 28, 1943, to John William Gilbert, Jr. and Evelyn Macon Gilbert. John graduated from Lanier High School in 1962 and then attended Middle Georgia College and Georgia Southern College. He also served as a medic in...

Aug 22, 2021

Hester Grantham Radford, 51, of Jones County, died Sunday, August 22, 2021. The family will greet friends Wednesday, August 25, 2021, from 5:00PM to 7:00PM at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to All About Animals, P.O. Box 4331 Macon, GA 31208.

Hester was wise, talented, funny, generous, and loved...

Aug 22, 2021

Thomas Nelson Kight, 81, of Macon, Georgia, died peacefully at home on Sunday, August 22. Born in Macon on November 14, 1939, Tom spent his childhood in Byromville, where his father, Davis L. Kight, Sr., was pastor of Byromville Baptist Church. The family moved to Macon when Tom was 16.

Tom attended Lanier High School in Macon....

Aug 22, 2021

Charles Randall “Randy” Self, 57, of Macon, GA, died Sunday, August 22, 2021.  Funeral services will be held Friday, August 27, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Hart’s at the Cupola with the Reverend Chris Barbee officiating. The family will greet friends Thursday, August 26, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Hart’s at the Cupola.  Burial will be...

Aug 21, 2021

Holly Hammontree Leaptrot, 67, of Juliette, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home Saturday, August 21, 2021, with her loving husband, Larry, by her side.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 28, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of the Cupola. The family will have a champagne reception catered by Chick-Fil-A following the service.  In lieu...

Aug 20, 2021

James Marvin “Marty” Skinner, 63, of Macon, died Friday, August 20, 2021.  A memorial service will be held Monday, August 23, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel with the Reverend Billy Flowers officiating.  The family will greet friends Sunday, August 22, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel.  In...

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.

Daughter...

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...