Obituaries

Feb 28, 2021

Johnny Henson, 70, of Macon, died Sunday, February 28, 2021 after a prolonged battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Paige Henson of Macon; loving sons, Jack Henson (Brooke Woodard) of Macon, and Grey Henson of New York, New York; beloved stepchildren, Shane Rodgers (Leigh Ann) of St. Simon’s Island, Georgia, Cullen Rodgers (Kendra) of Nashville, and...

Feb 27, 2021

Chip Wagner, 69, of Gray, died on Saturday, February 27, 2021. Due to wanting to protect his family and friends from COVID, funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Academy for Classical Education, Athletics Department, 5665 New Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210.

Chip was born in Annapolis, Maryland to the...

Feb 27, 2021

Minnie Lee Wommack, 86, of Gray, died Saturday, February 27, 2021. Graveside services will be held at 2:00pm, Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Riverside Cemetery with the Reverend Gilbert Wommack officiating.

Minnie Lee is survived by her loving family, Jo Ann Kight, Jominn Chatman (Chistopher), and Ivy and Lily Chatman; and many nieces and nephews.

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Feb 27, 2021

Martha Snell Caraway, 90, of Jones County, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 2pm on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel with private burial at Middle Georgia Memory Gardens. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.

Mrs. Caraway was a native of...

Feb 24, 2021

Robert “Robby” Kirkland Armstrong, 54, of Gray, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 24, 2021.  A Memorial Service will be Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Hart’s Jones County Chapel with the Reverend John Haney officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior.

Robby was born February 18, 1967 to the...

Feb 24, 2021

Otis Earl Howard, 75, of Macon, died Wednesday, February 24, 2021.  Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Baptist Gospel Mission Church. Burial will follow the service at the church cemetery. The family will greet friends Friday, from 5:00PM to 7:00PM at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel.

Son of the late Hugh...

Feb 23, 2021

LaVerne Stroup Norris, 82, of Pinegate Retirement in Macon, died Tuesday, February 23, 2021.  Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM, Saturday, February 27th at Middle Georgia Memory Gardens, with the Reverend Chuck Beaver officiating.  Flowers are appreciated but donations can also be made to Project Linus at www.projectlinus.org.

Ms. Norris was a graduate of Dudley M....

Feb 21, 2021

Rebecca "Becky" Young died at age 59 on 1st Lent, Sunday February 21, 2021, in a home fire. Her life will be celebrated at St. Francis Episcopal Church when it reopens for services following Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. Her ashes will be interred in a private ceremony beforehand.

Becky was a graduate of Mt. De Sales High School...

Feb 21, 2021

Joseph Lamar Fountain, 80, of Gordon passed away February 21, 2021.

Joseph was born June 19, 1940, to the late Chandler Fountain and Ida Newberry. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Fountain; two daughters, Sheri Crawford (Keith) and Tina Edmonson (Hambrick); four grandchildren, Blake Crawford (April), Austin Crawford (Samantha), Zachary Edmonson, and Kristen Edmonson (Austin Tullos);...

Feb 21, 2021

Velma Gene Young Clarke, 80, of Macon, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021.  A Graveside service will be held at 1:00PM, Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Riverside Cemetery.

Mrs. Clarke worked for over 40 years with children and adults who were intellectually disabled; first as a volunteer in her church’s mission to house a class; then with...

Feb 20, 2021

Claire Elisabeth Peed Whitaker, 39, of Macon, passed away February 20, 2021.  Funeral services will be held at Vineville Baptist Church for family and invited friends only. Interment to follow at Riverside cemetery in Macon. The family will greet friends Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Hart’s at the Cupola from 6:00PM to 8:00PM. Claire graduated from Westside High School...

Feb 19, 2021

Betty Jean "Nanny" Colvin, 82, of Gray, passed away at her residence on Friday, February 19, 2021.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Thursday, February 25, 2021, at the Jones County chapel of Hart’s Mortuary with the Reverends Donnie Melton and Danny Mundy officiating. Burial will be at Gordon Family Cemetery. The family will greet friends one hour...

Feb 18, 2021

Jimmy Lee Anderson, 77, of Macon, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, February 21, 2021, at 2:00PM, in the chapel of Hart’s Mortuary at the Cupola.  The family invites friends to share stories and fellowship until 4:00PM.  Masks and social distancing will be required.  Double masks are suggested and would...

Feb 17, 2021

Guy Melvin Bridges, of Gray, passed away February 17, 2021.  Graveside services will Monday, February 22, 2021, at 3:00 PM, in Macon Memorial Park.  The family will greet friends at the cemetery prior to the service.

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Hart’s Mortuary Jones County Chapel, 307 Pecan Lane, Gray, GA 31032 has charge of arrangements....

Feb 16, 2021

Nancy Ann Andrews, 82, of Gray, died Tuesday, February 16, 2021.  Funeral services will be held Monday, February 22, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel with the Reverend Lance Merritt officiating.  Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Daughter...

Feb 14, 2021

Fred Windham, 97, of Macon passed away February 14, 2021.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Hart’s Mortuary on Cherry Street at 10:00AM.  Burial will follow service at 1:00PM at Gumlog Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Kite, Georgia.

Mr. Windham served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II in...

Feb 14, 2021

Arthur Paul Melton, III, 84, of Gray, died Sunday, February 14, 2021.  Out of consideration for the health of friends of the family, funeral service will be private.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ohoopee Baptist Church, P.O. Box 313, Tennille, GA 31089.

Son of the late Montene S. Melton and Arthur Paul...

Feb 14, 2021

Jack Delano Chapman, 86, of Gray, passed away Sunday morning, Feb. 14, 2021, after a brief illness.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Plentitude Baptist Church, Gray, Georgia with the Reverend Tommy Freeman and Mike Gordon officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will greet friends one hour prior...

Feb 13, 2021

David “Tony” Howington, 77, of Macon, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Thursday, February 18, 2021, at Vineville Baptist Church with Dr. Richard Kremer officiating. Social distancing and masks are required. The service will be livestreamed on Hart’s Mortuary’s Facebook page and Vineville Baptist Church’s website https://www.vbcmacon.org/. Burial will be at Macon...

Feb 12, 2021

Phil Allen, 59, of Jones County, died Friday, February 12, 2021.  A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at the Jones County Chapel of Hart’s Mortuary with the Reverend Paul Jones officiating.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.

A Jones County native who loved his hometown, Phil...