Obituaries

Jul 7, 2021

Christopher Lee Stokes, 50, of Gray, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021.  A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 15, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel.

Christopher will be lovingly remembered by his three daughters, Akira Holmes (Laila), Teaya Stokes, and Kalyn Stokes; grandchildren, Rowan Nelson, Amara Murphy, and Arlo...

Jul 6, 2021

Wanda Fay Knight, 69, of Macon, died Tuesday, July 6, 2021.  The family will greet friends Friday, July 9, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Hart’s on Cherry Street.

Daughter of the late Dorsey Lee and Eloise Lockeby Chastain, Mrs. Knight loved watching Disney movies and spending time with her family.

Mrs. Knight...

Jul 1, 2021

Katherine McKibbin Sheppard, 91, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021.  A private memorial service will be held for the family.

Katherine is survived by her son, Russell Wayne Sheppard, Sr.; and grandchildren, Russell Wayne Sheppard, Jr., and Ryan Elizabeth Sheppard.  She was preceded in death by her husband, James Sheppard, Sr.; son, James...

Jun 28, 2021

Wesley Holley Long, Jr., 91, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 2, 2021, at Centenary United Methodist Church, with Dr. Tim Bagwell officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior in the Round Room at the church. The family asks that masks be...

Jun 27, 2021

Bond Hale Almand, 50, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021.  A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Riverside Cemetery.  The family will greet friends following the service at the Almand residence.

Bond was born and raised in Macon, Georgia.  He graduated from Stratford Academy, class ...

Jun 27, 2021

Darrel Ray Stephens, 85, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021.  A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, July 1, 2021  at Hart’s Chapel of the Cupola.  Visitation will follow the service.

Darrel worked as a supervisor for Brown & Williamson Tobacco Company for 30 years and served as a...

Jun 26, 2021

Hansel Kelly, 92, of Macon, GA, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021, after a brief illness. Hansel was the son of George W. Kelly and Rebecca Lou (Ludie) Blount Kelly.

Mr. Kelly was born August 1, 1928, in James, GA. He was a dedicated employee of Jones County for over 65 years. He was preceded in...

Jun 24, 2021

Patsy McDaniel Hall, 75, of Snellville, GA, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021.

Patsy was a loving mother and grandmother and is remembered by her friends for her kindness and sweet disposition.

Patsy is survived by her two children, Mary Jane Olson (Eric) of Douglasville, Georgia and Robert Hall of Macon, Georgia; grandchildren, Alannah...

Jun 20, 2021

Charles Miller Brogdon, 86, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021.  A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church, with Father Gary Abbott officiating. Interment will follow the service at Eternal Hills Memory Gardens, in Snellville, Georgia, at 3:00 p.m..

Mr. Brogdon was...

Jun 17, 2021

Evelyn “Sissy” Patterson, 95, of Juliette, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 25, 2021, at Macon Memorial Park in the Mausoleum Chapel, with visitation one hour prior. Chaplain Sean Beck will be officiating.

Evelyn was born in Anniston, Alabama to the late Claybron ...

Jun 17, 2021

Dorothy Barnum Gregory, 92, passed away in Macon, Georgia, on June 17, 2021.  A memorial service will be held at Vineville United Methodist Church, at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. The service will be livestreamed at vinevillemethodist.com/live for those unable to attend.  Friends will be received after the service. Inurnment will be at the Westminister Presbyterian Church...

Jun 17, 2021

Margaret Camp Cobb, 86, of Macon, Georgia, crossed into Heaven’s gates on Thursday, June 17, 2021.  A graveside service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Macon Memorial Park.

Margaret was a good, Christian woman, and loved the Lord more than anything else. She always put God and her family first.

Jun 16, 2021

Rudolph Wagner Jones, Jr., M.D., 100, of Macon, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, after a brief illness. Born in Macon, Georgia on November 12, 1920, he was the son of Rudolph Wagner Jones, Sr., and Gladys Marie Hawkins Jones.

He attended Lanier High School where he served as Cadet Captain in the ROTC and...

Jun 16, 2021

Emogene Walton Faircloth, 97, of Macon, died Wednesday, June 16, 2021.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 19, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of the Cupola with the Reverend Eddie Watson officiating.  The family will greet friends following the service.  A private burial will be held at Riverside Cemetery. Flowers are appreciated and memorial contributions may...

Jun 14, 2021

David Walter Burkovich, 71, of Macon, entered into eternal rest Monday, June 14, 2021.  Funeral services will be held Friday, June 18, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Scott Winchel officiating.  The family will greet friends Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Hart's at the Cupola from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.  The rosary and...

Jun 12, 2021

Dianne Brewer Bailey, 81, of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Emory University Hospital Midtown, after complications from COPD. A celebration of Dianne’s life will be held at David and Kelli Bailey’s home on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 4:00 p.m., 212 South Lee Street, Forsyth, Georgia 31029. Interment will be private.

Mrs....

Jun 7, 2021

Gene Clance, Sr., 86, of Macon, died Monday, June 7, 2021.  A memorial service will be held Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of the Cupola with the Reverends Charles Houston and Antonie Walker officiating. A reception will follow the service.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Riverside United Methodist Church,...

Jun 6, 2021

Clyde Benjamin Richard, 89, of Linwood, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021.  A funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, June 12, 2021, at the Chapel of the Cupola, with his nephew, Rick Scarbary officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior.

Mr. Richard was born in Homestead, Florida, on November 11, 1931,...

Jun 4, 2021

William “Billy” Goguen, 77, of Gray, died Friday, June 4, 2021.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel, with the Reverend John McGowan officiating. Burial will be in Elam Memorial Gardens.  Visitation will be held from 7:00-8:30P.M on Monday, June 7, 2021 at the funeral home.

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Jun 4, 2021

Barnell Smith Barrentine, 82, of Macon, died Friday, June 4, 2021.  Graveside services will be held Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Stone Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with the Reverend Kim Washburn officiating.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service in the church.

Daughter of the late Dallie Don and Grace Whitaker Smith, Mrs....