Obituaries

Apr 19, 2021

On Monday, April 19, 2021, Lowell Scott Belk, beloved son, and father, passed away at the age of 59. A graveside service will be held Friday, April 23, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Philadelphia United Methodist Church Cemetery, 156 Philadelphia Drive, McDonough, Georgia 30252 with the Reverend Gary Boggs officiating.  The family will greet friends Thursday, April 22, from...

Apr 18, 2021

Alma Elizabeth Soles, 78, of Macon, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021.  A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Hart’s Cherry Street Chapel, with visitation one hour prior.  Interment will follow the service at Macon Memorial Park.

Alma was born in Macon, Georgia on July 11, 1942.  She worked...

Apr 18, 2021

Mr. Ernest Jones Jackson, 75, of Round Oak, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 1:00PM at Hart’s Jones County Chapel with the Reverend Doctor Greg Thompson officiating.  Interment will follow the service at the Sunshine United Methodist Church Cemetery in Jones County.  The family will greet friends one hour...

Apr 16, 2021

Billy Lynn Waites, 84, of Macon, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021, surrounded by family members reminiscing about a life well lived.

Billy came to Macon, Georgia, with his wife and children in 1968 to establish Waites Insurance Agency.  Over the years, through his hard work and dedication, he built the business into a thriving independent agency,...

Apr 16, 2021

Lynette Layson O’Nan, 83, of Macon, died Friday, April 16, 2021.  Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Rose Hill Cemetery with the Reverend John Kinser officiating. The family will greet friends Wednesday at Hart’s Mortuary, Cherry Street, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to...

Apr 14, 2021

David Hodge, 37, of Lizella, died Wednesday, April 14, 2021.  A graveside service will be held Sunday, April 18, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Roberta City Cemetery with the Reverend Tim Long and Daniel Hodge officiating.  Friends may drop in and view Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Hart’s at the Cupola. In lieu...

Apr 13, 2021

Andy Danna Ogle, 62, of Macon Georgia passed away April 13, 2021. A Memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Andy was born July 12, 1958 in Lancaster, South Carolina to the late Byrl Ogle and Betty Sue Graham. He is survived by one sister, Tammy Taylor of Lancaster, South Carolina; his nephew, Stephen Taylor...

Apr 13, 2021

Daisy Annette Litton Salyer, having lived a joyful 92 years on the Litton farm in Castlewood, Virginia, died Tuesday, April 13, 2021.  She will be lovingly remembered by family and friends.

Please visit www.hartsmort.com to express condolences.

Hart’s on Cherry Street, Hart's Mortuary and Cremation Center, 765 Cherry Street, Macon, GA 31201 has charge of...

Apr 11, 2021

Dr. Steve Morse, 64, of Macon, Georgia, died Sunday, April 11, 2021, after a 5-week battle with COVID.

Steve was born September 7, 1956, in Marietta, Georgia. He was the son of William and Margaret Morse.

Steve was the Dean of the School of Business at Middle Georgia State University in Macon, Georgia. He held...

Apr 11, 2021

Anne Linnenkohl, 81, of Macon passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021.  Funeral services will be private at Haddock Baptist Church Cemetery with Dr. Mark Hudgins officiating.

Mrs. Linnenkohl was born in Laurel, Mississippi to the late Woodrow Manning and the late Evelyn Smith Alvarez. She was a former member of Ingleside Baptist Church and member of First...

Apr 11, 2021

Eunice Irene Vinson Kitchens, 94, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021. A graveside service will be held at New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery with the Reverend John Haney officiating, Tuesday 13, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.

Born on December 7, 1926, she was the daughter of Jesse Thomas Vinson and Eula Bell Wall Vinson in Fort Valley and...

Apr 10, 2021

On Saturday, April 10, 2021, Maria Rodriguez Viloria, 69, mother to Henry Viloria and grandmother of Gabriel and Josefina Marie, passed away into God’s graces after a long battle with Cancer. Services will be held on Thursday July 1, 2021, at San Fernando Mission Rey de Espana Church. She will be laid to rest alongside her spouse, Romeo Viloria...

Apr 10, 2021

Patrick Anthony "Butch" Layfield, 60, of Macon, died Saturday, April 10, 2021.  A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. Sardis-Heard Funeral Home at 6125 Houston Rd., Macon, GA 31216.

Son of the late Bob and Peggy Layfield, Butch was a graduate of Warner Robins High School.  He loved fishing...

Apr 5, 2021

Cathy Utley Hanson, 69, of Macon, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 5, 2021. To celebrate Cathy’s remarkable life, family and friends are asked to gather for a graveside service on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Macon Memorial Park, 3969 Mercer University Drive, Macon, Georgia. The funeral will be officiated by Associate Pastor Teresa Edwards, ...

Apr 5, 2021

Jean Elsom Hogan, 91, of Macon, died on Monday, April 5, 2021, after a long illness.  A private memorial service will be held on Tuesday April 13, 2021 at Riverside Cemetery with the Reverend Bryan Hinson officiating.

Mrs. Hogan was born in Birmingham, Alabama on February 13, 1930 to Mary Etheland Penny and Floyd Howard Elsom.   She...

Apr 5, 2021

Zoye Amelia Smith Martin, 83, of Gray passed from this life April 5, 2021. Graveside services will be Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Middle Georgia Memory Gardens with the Reverend Tommy Jordan officiating.

Zoye was born July 31, 1937 to the late Raymond and Mattie Smith. She is survived by one son, David Martin...

Apr 4, 2021

Pam Turner, 69, of Macon, Georgia, passed away at her home on Easter Sunday, April 4th, 2021. The family will greet friends on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Hart’s at the Cupola. A graveside service will be held at Macon Memorial Park on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 11:00am. Jason Blankenship will be officiating.

Pam...

Mar 28, 2021

Jerry Spillers, 73, of Macon passed away March 28, 2021.

Jerry was born September 2, 1947 to the late Herbert R. Spillers and Elizabeth Griffin. He is survived by his long-time friend, partner, and companion, James Bush of Macon. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his beloved cousin, Diane Griffin Rogers.

Mar 27, 2021

Richard Todd Murphy, 56, of Lizella went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on March 27, 2021. A celebration of life will be held Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Northway Church where Todd was a member. The family will receive friends at 1:00 pm preceding the service as well as following the service....

Mar 26, 2021

Marjorie Clifford Haskin Miller, 87, of Las Vegas, Nevada passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021.  Memorial services will be held graveside at Haddock Baptist Church Cemetery on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 2:00pm, with Dr. Ron McClung officiating.

Born in Dekalb County, Georgia she traveled with her Father’s work until settling in Jones County where she...