Obituaries

Jan 26, 2021

Donald F. Kilgore, 77, of Gray, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021. A private graveside service will be Friday, January 29, 2021 at Macon Memorial Park with the Reverend Ron McClung officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Georgia Wildlife (https://gwf.org/

Donnie was born in Macon, February 4, 1943, to...

Jan 26, 2021

Betty S. Tidwell, 73, of Jones County, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, January 26, 2021.  A graveside service will be held Friday, January 29, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Middle Georgia Memory Gardens with Brother Clinton Fields and Brother Billy Adams officiating.  The family will greet friends Thursday, January 28, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at...

Jan 25, 2021

Carole McGraw-Edmondson, 65, of Macon, passed away January 25, 2021. There will be a Celebration of Life for Carole Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 2:00 PM, at Hart's at the Cupola with the Reverend Craig Walden officiating. It was Carole’s greatest wish to care for others’ health and we will respectfully not put others in harm’s way during this...

Jan 24, 2021

Jon Richard Murphy, 80, of Macon went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 24th, 2021.  A memorial service will be held Friday, January 29th, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Northway Church where Jon was a member. Visitation with his family will immediately follow the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations...

Jan 24, 2021

Jean Roberson Godwin, 74, of Macon, passed away January 24, 2021. A private graveside service will be Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Middle Georgia Memory Gardens with the Reverend John Haney officiating.

Jean was born October 4, 1946 to the late Harris and Lorene Roberson. She is survived by her son, Dewey Godwin (Tammy) of Macon; daughter,...

Jan 23, 2021

On January 23, 2021, Dorothy “Dot” Holton Belcher, loving wife, and mother of three children, passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease  at the age of 81 at her home in Jones County, Georgia. Dorothy was born on May 7, 1939 in Wrightsville, GA to Harvey and Eunice Holton. On February 24, 1957, she married Bobby (Bob)...

Jan 22, 2021

Dr. William “Bill” Kelly Taylor, 93, of Macon, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Carlyle Place. A small memorial service for friends and family will be held Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 1 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church Memorial Garden. The family will receive guests at the home front porch on Orange Street from 3:30-5:30 p.m....

Jan 21, 2021

James (Jimmy) Roland Chester, Jr., of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021.  Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Monday, January 25, 2021, from 5:00PM to 7:00PM at Hart’s at the Cupola, 6324 Peake Road Macon, Georgia 31210.  Private funeral services for the family only will be held Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at...

Jan 21, 2021

Gayle Cloud Currey, 73, of Macon, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021.  Visitation services will be held at Hart’s Mortuary in downtown Macon Sunday, January 24th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. The funeral Mass will be at Saint Joseph's Catholic Church on Monday, January 25th at 2:00 PM followed by a graveside procession to Macon Memorial Park.

Jan 21, 2021

Julia “Judy” James Tucker, 74, of Macon, passed away peacefully, Thursday, January 21, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM, Monday, January 25, 2021 at the chapel of Hart’s at the Cupola. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to...

Jan 20, 2021

Mr. Randall Lee Kitchens, 65, of Macon, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021.  Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 2:00PM at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens with the Reverend Lynn Woodard and Reverend Steve Womack officiating.

Mr. Kitchens is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Donna and Ray Meeks.

To express condolences,...

Jan 20, 2021

Alice Lundy Childs Golson, 95, passed away on January 20, 2021. A private memorial service will be held for her at Highview Cemetery in Gray with Rev. Barry Collins officiating.

Born on March 19, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Dauphin Vesro Childs and Florence Greene Childs. A life-long resident of Gray, she graduated from...

Jan 18, 2021

Mr. Charles Robert Smallwood, 69, of Jones County, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Bradley Baptist Church, 821 Monticello Highway, Gray, Georgia 31032 at 2:00PM.  The family will greet friends Friday, January 22, 2021 at Hart’s Jones County Chapel from 5:00PM to 7:00PM.  Burial will follow the service at...

Jan 15, 2021

Lonnie Lee Harris, 68, of Jones County, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the home he built beside the creek he loved early the evening of January 15, 2021. Born November 6, 1952 in San Diego, California, his family relocated to Georgia when he was just six months old. Rural Georgia was a great fit for Lonnie. As...

Jan 15, 2021

Diane Jean (Downing) Duryea passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2021 at the age 68.  She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend.  A viewing and funeral service will be held for immediate family on Thursday, January 21 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Macon, Georgia.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be...

Jan 12, 2021

James Andrew Holmes, 79, of Macon passed away January 12, 2021. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Hart’s at the Cupola Chapel, with Dr. Lee Sheppard and Bob Walk officiating. The family will greet friends following the service. The service will be live-streamed on the Hart’s Mortuary Facebook page.

James was...

Jan 11, 2021

Charles Gary Bramlett, Sr., 69, of Kennesaw, died Monday, January 11, 2021. The family will be having a private memorial service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Atlanta Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, 1800 Circle 75 Pkwy SE, Atlanta, GA 30339.

Gary was a graduate of Georgia State University and a veteran...

Jan 11, 2021

Mr. Arnold Clayton “Doopy” Peters, Sr., 82, of Macon, Georgia passed away peacefully at home Monday, January 11, 2021.

He was born to Carneal and Nina Peters in Eastview, Kentucky on November 27, 1938. Upon graduating Lynnvale High School in White Mills, Kentucky, Arnold began employment with Brown and Williamson Tobacco Corporation in July of 1957. He...

Jan 10, 2021

Macon, Georgia ~ Susan Wilcox McAllister, age 50, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, January 23,2021, 1PM at Lakeview Memorial Park, 3600 N. O’Henry Blvd. Greensboro N.C. 27405.

Susan was a 1988 graduate of Northeast Guilford High School and received her BS in Nursing from UNC-Greensboro in 1992. She earned...

Jan 9, 2021

Jeffery Fred Morris, 61, of Gray, died Saturday, January 9, 2021. Due to COVID-19, a private memorial service will be held Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Hart’s Cherry Street Chapel with the Reverend Creede Hinshaw officiating. The service will be livestreamed on the Hart’s Mortuary Facebook page.  In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the...