Obituaries

Jan 4, 2021

Dr. Lawrence “Larry” Eugene Wilson, 77, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, January 4, 2021. Services will be 12 noon on Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Central City Church, 621 Foster Road, with social distance seating. A graveside service for the family will follow at Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be...

Jan 4, 2021

Linda Carol Savage Williams, 73, of Gray, died Monday, January 4, 2021.  A graveside service will be held at 2:00PM Friday, January 8, 2021 at Cedar Ridge Cemetery with the Reverends Sarah Ulm and John Haney officiating. The family will greet friends following the service at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American...

Jan 3, 2021

Mildred Melise Chapman “Millie” Witherington, 94, of Gray passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021. The family will be planning a Celebration of Life to be held at a later date.

Mildred was born December 8, 1926 in Adrian, Georgia, to the late Samuel Pryor Chapman and Malissa McClelland Miller Chapman. She is survived by her four children,...

Jan 3, 2021

Donald “Don” Edward Walters, Jr., 73, of Macon, died Sunday January 3, 2021. The family will be having a private memorial service due to COVID-19. In lieu of flowers, Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association, PO Box 13006, Mexico Beach, FL 32410.

Don was a 1965 graduate of Lanier High School. He earned his bachelor's degree in Biology...

Jan 2, 2021

Dr. William Wood Orr, age 97, died on January 2, 2021.  Dr. Orr was born April 2, 1923, in Macon, Georgia, the son of the late Birdie Wood Orr and Samuel Leonard Orr.  He attended Joseph Clisby school, Lanier High School for Boys, and Emory University in Atlanta, Ga., receiving a B.A. degree in Chemistry.  He graduated from Emory...

Jan 2, 2021

Morene Scroggs Allgary, 83, of Jones County, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021. Funeral services will be private at the Jones County Chapel of Hart’s Mortuary with burial at the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville. Marty Drawhorn will officiate.

Morene was the daughter of Frank and Stella Scroggs. She was a Jehovah's Witness attending the Kingdom...

Jan 2, 2021

Annie Joyce Jones McDaniel, 76, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, January 02, 2021. A private memorial service will be held to honor and celebrate her life.

Joyce was born in Byron, Georgia to the late William Howard Jones and Lucy Ella Hallman Jones. She was also preceded in death by her...

Jan 1, 2021

Norma Martin Munford, 92, of Macon, GA went home to be with The Lord on January 1, 2021.  She passed away peacefully in Beaufort, SC where she had been receiving nursing care in recent years.  She is the daughter of the late James Oscar Martin and Viola Leonard Martin.

A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Norma was...

Jan 1, 2021

Marjorie Ann Epps, 94, of Macon, died Friday, January 1, 2021. Graveside services will be held at 3:00PM Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Macon Memorial Park with the Reverend Joe McDaniel officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the cemetery. Please wear masks and practice social distancing. In lieu of flowers, contributions may...

Jan 1, 2021

James Gregg Nixon was born in Atlanta on October 27, 1962. He died peacefully at home on January 1, 2021. He was a graduate of First Presbyterian Day School, attended Valdosta State College, where he was a member of Kappa Alpha Order, and a proud graduate of the University of Georgia. Gregg was an avid golfer; he loved all...

Dec 31, 2020

Howard A. Wilcox, Jr., died Thursday, December 31, 2020. The family will greet friends from 4:00PM to 7:00PM Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at the downtown location of Hart’s Mortuary.

Mr. Wilcox was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was a longtime owner of Howard Wilcox Renovations.

Mr. Wilcox is survived by two sons,...

Dec 30, 2020

Carl Eugene “Bubba” Kitchens, 73 of Jones County, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Bradley Baptist Church with the Reverend Steve Johnson officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  Private burial will be at the Kitchens Family Cemetery.  In lieu of...

Dec 29, 2020

Douglas “Alex” Barringer, 74, of Macon, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020.  A funeral service will be held Monday, January 4, 2021 at 11:00AM at Hart’s Chapel at the Cupola, with the Reverend John Whitehead, Reverend Jim Johnson, and Reverend Richard Jones officiating.  Interment will follow at Macon Memorial Park.  The family will greet friends Sunday, January 3, 2021...

Dec 28, 2020

Margaret Christmas Quillian Jones of Macon, GA went to be with her Lord on December 28th, 2020. Funeral services will be held, Thursday, December 31, 2020, 11:00 am at Hart’s Mortuary and Cremation Center, 765 Cherry Street, Macon GA 31201. The Reverend Reson Holt will be officiating. Burial services will follow at Macon Memorial Park, Macon, GA. The family...

Dec 27, 2020

Raymond Jackson Fordham, 89, of Macon passed away December 27, 2020. A Graveside Service will be Thursday, December 31, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Central Grove Church of God Cemetery, 877 Old Prison Camp Rd, McRae GA with the Reverend David Dean and Terry Davis officiating.

Raymond was born November 7, 1931 to the late Alonzo and...

Dec 26, 2020

Herman Thomas “Tommy” Everidge, Jr., 87, of Macon, died Saturday, December 26, 2020.  Funeral services will be held Monday, January 4, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of the Cupola with interment at Riverside Cemetery.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Methodist Home...

Dec 26, 2020

Willene Caldwell Viglione, 95, of Macon, GA passed away Saturday December 26, 2020. A Celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

Willene was born June 7, 1925 in Franklin, GA.  She was one of eight brothers and sisters born to the late Cenie Shepherd Caldwell and Cephus F Caldwell.  Willene is preceded in...

Dec 26, 2020

Ray A. Bryant Sr, 82, went to be with our Lord and Savior on December 26, 2020 surrounded by his family. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Elam Memorial Gardens with Jeff Stark officiating. Pallbearers are Bryan Young, Jerry Beckham, Chris Bryant, Kevin Bryant, Matthew Ray Bryant, Joshua Sutton Bryant, Chandler...

Dec 25, 2020

David Henry Thompson, 82, of Macon, GA, died Friday, December 25, 2020. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Douglas & Kerri Thompson, of Macon, GA; two grandsons, Ethan and Evan, and a granddaughter, Zoie; a brother and his wife, Jesse and Donna Thompson, of Greenville, IL, and their children, Michael and Maribeth. His ability to open his...

Dec 25, 2020

On December 25, Eddie Mack was taken by his guardian angel’s hand to Heaven at the age of 81. He was a loving husband and father of three children, PaPa to eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Eddie was born on April 15, 1939, in Oxford, Mississippi to Leslie and Lenell Briscoe. He joined the Air Force...