Obituaries

Aug 31, 2020

Donald King “Buck” Ream, III, died Monday, August 31, 2020 at the age of 83 years old. He was born in Macon, Georgia on April 19, 1937 to the late Helen Harrison Ream and Donald King Ream, Jr. He was a 1955 graduate of Lanier High School and a 1959 graduate of The University of Georgia where he received...

Aug 30, 2020

Joyce Johnson Barron, 67, of Macon, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hart’s Mortuary or the residence to cover funeral services. A memorial service will be held at 3:00PM Saturday, September 5, 2020 at her residence, 3391 O’Hara Drive South. A balloon release will be held at 3:00PM Friday at...

Aug 30, 2020

James Lewis "Jay" Langston, 96, of Jones County, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020. A celebration of his life will be held Thursday, September 3, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Hart's Mortuary, Cherry Street. The family will greet friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Alzheimer's...

Aug 28, 2020

Faye O’Neal Johnson, 82, of Macon, Georgia, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday, August 28, 2020, with her family beside her.  A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, September 12, 2020, at 2:00PM at Hart’s Mortuary at the Cupola with Reverend Ed Chambless officiating. Interment will follow at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. The family...

Aug 28, 2020

Juleane Voigt Pike, 85, of Macon, died peacefully Friday, August 28, 2020. A private memorial service will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Loaves and Fishes of Macon.

Julie was born December 19, 1934, to the late Frank Paul Voigt and Margaret Beyette Voigt. She is survived by her...

Aug 28, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Whitney Lynne Shepherd McArthur announces her passing Friday, August 28, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer.  Due to COVID-19 there will be no memorial service. However, a celebration of Whitney’s life will be planned in the future to include her family and friends.  The family will greet friends Sunday,...

Aug 27, 2020

Samuel “Sam” Marion Pickering, Jr., 82, of Macon, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020.  A memorial service will be held Sunday, September 13, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at Hart’s at the Cupola.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Industrial Mineral Scholarship Fund, Secretary of...

Aug 27, 2020

William Christopher “Chris” Moore, 58, of Jones County, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020 at his home surrounded by family.   The family will greet friends and family from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The funeral will be Sunday, August 30, 2020 at Bridges of Hope & Restoration Church. The church is located at 404 Big Oak Rd. Macon, GA....

Aug 26, 2020

Jimmy Lamar Gatliff, 70, of James, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Chaplinwood Health & Rehabilitation Center, Milledgeville, Georgia, with family at his side.

Jimmy was born on January 23, 1950 in James, Georgia. He was a 1968 graduate of Jones County High School. He worked at Riverside Ford, Coca-Cola, and Bloodworth Construction Company....

Aug 26, 2020

Thomas Jerry Casteel, 84, of Gray, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020.  Private burial will be held at Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville, Georgia.

Mr. Casteel had a lifetime of service to others by sharing the love of Jesus with people of all ages supported by the love of his life, Elaine.  This includes over 25...

Aug 26, 2020

Lawrence Eddie Marino, 67, of Gray, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020.  A memorial service will be held Friday, September 4, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel.  The family will greet friends following the service.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to All About Animals, 101 Riverside Dr., Macon, GA 31201

Aug 25, 2020

Janette Stokes Green, 95, of Byron, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020. A funeral service will be at Porterfield Baptist Church, Saturday, August 29, 2020, at 2:00 PM with the Reverends John Brigmond, David Mullis and Robby Kerr officiating. Ms. Green will lie in state one hour prior to the service.  Interment will follow at Mount Pleasant cemetery. In...

Aug 25, 2020

Morris Max Cohen passed away on August 25 2020.

His life was devoted to his faith, family, business career and service to others.

Morris was a proud graduate of Emory University and was a member of Alpha Epsilon Pi.

He was a lifetime member and past president of Congregation Sha’aray Israel.

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Aug 24, 2020

Juanita T. Jordan was the ultimate “Good-doer.” You can find her fingerprints on nearly every part of the Macon community. From the vibrancy and revitalization of downtown Macon, to the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail and Amerson River Park, to the countless nonprofits and educational institutions that exist to improve our community, she leaves an enduring legacy, which is a testament...

Aug 22, 2020

Candis McLendon DeVane, 62, of Milledgeville passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020. A graveside service will be at the Gordon Cemetery, Highway 18, Gray, Georgia, Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 11:00 AM with Caleb Newberry officiating. Family will greet friends Tuesday, August 25, 2020 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Hart’s Jones County Chapel.

Candis was...

Aug 22, 2020

Helen LeFrance Pope Kennington, better known as Giggy, passed away peacefully August 22, 2020. She was the epitome of the biblical Proverbs 31 woman.  Her worth was far more than rubies.  Her children did indeed rise and call her blessed, and her ultimate goal was for everyone she loved to know Jesus.  She was consistent and persistent with every...

Aug 21, 2020

Johnny Hipps, 70, of Gray, passed away Friday, August 21, 2020. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at 6:00 PM in the Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel. The Reverend Gary Thomas will be officiating.

Johnny was born to the late John Livingston Hipps, Sr. and Winfred “Winnie” Rigby Anderson and step father ...

Aug 21, 2020

Floyd Coleman Stillwell, 88, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020. Coleman was born in Macon, Georgia. He graduated from Lanier High School, after which he served in the National Guard.

Coleman worked for 13 years for Central of Georgia Railroad. He retired after 32 years as electrical inspector for the City of Macon, after which he...

Aug 20, 2020

Hilda Washburn Sheffield, 93, of Macon died August 20, 2020. A funeral service will be Sunday, August 23, 2020, at 2:00 PM at Greenwood Baptist Church with Kim Washburn speaking. Burial will be private.

Born to the late C.B and Pauline Washburn, Hilda is survived by her daughter, Terri L Sheffield of Macon Georgia; granddaughter, Annaclaire Orris...

Aug 20, 2020

Robert Jackson Lott, 91, of Macon, died on August 20, 2020. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2020, at 11 am at Riverside Cemetery with the pastor of Vineville Baptist Church, Dr. Richard Kremer officiating.

A native of Appling County, Georgia, Bob was the son of the late Robert Rutherford Lott and Marie Ellis...