Obituaries

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...

Dec 25, 2020

Jimmy Black, 65, of Macon passed away Friday, December 25, 2020. A Memorial service will be Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Hart’s Jones County Chapel with the Reverend John Haney officiating. The family will greet friends following the service.

Jimmy was born October 20, 1955 in Hawkinsville, Georgia. He is survived by his wife...

Dec 24, 2020

Willard Moore, 73, of Macon, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020 after a battle with bile duct cancer.

Born in Hapeville, Georgia, he was the son of the late Willard D. Moore, Sr. And the late Julia B. Moore.

Mr. Moore was a member of Hapeville Baptist Church; a graduate of Hapeville High School; a...

Dec 24, 2020

Joseph Edward Blythe passed away suddenly on Christmas Eve. He was born October 25th, 1946 in Richmond, Virginia as the only child to Catherine and Robert Blythe. He grew up in Richmond, Virginia and graduated from Wake Forest University in Economics in 1969 and completed his MBA at UGA in 1971.

Joe was a loving husband, father...

Dec 23, 2020

Robert "Pa" Screws, 80, of Macon, died Wednesday, December 23, 2020.  Funeral services will be held Monday, December 28, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Hart’s on Cherry Street with the Reverend James Cannon officiating.  The family will greet friends one hour prior.  Burial will follow the service at Riverside Cemetery.

Mr. Screws was a...

Dec 23, 2020

Clara Mae Jones Woody, 94, of Macon, died Wednesday, December 23, 2020.  A graveside service will be held Sunday, December 27, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at Ramah Cemetery in Gordon, Georgia with the Reverend Kim Washburn officiating.  The family may be contacted at the residence.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 886...

Dec 22, 2020

David Richardson, 82, of Greensboro, died Tuesday, December 22, 2020.  A memorial service will be held Monday, December 28, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Vineville United Methodist Church, Christian Life Center. The family requests that attendees wear masks and practice social distancing. Private interment will be held at Riverside Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made...

Dec 21, 2020

Elizabeth "Betty" Griffin, 99, of Macon, died Monday, December 21, 2020.  A graveside service will be held Thursday, December 31, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at Liberty United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Reverend Scott Dickison officiating.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 511 High Place, Macon, GA 31201.

Daughter of...

Dec 21, 2020

Bill Knowles, 57, of Macon, died Monday, December 21, 2020 after a short and intense battle with osteosarcoma.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 26, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Forest Hills United Methodist Church with the Reverend Teresa Edwards officiating.  Masks are mandatory. Burial will be held at Riverside Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may...

Dec 20, 2020

Maudie Bell Wood Farrell, 95, of Gray, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020. A funeral service will be Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Gray United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jason Dillard and Chris Smarr officiating. The family will greet friends Tuesday, December 22, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County...

Dec 19, 2020

Clarence “CJ” Nylund, 85, of Macon passed away peacefully December 19, 2020.

CJ was born January 12,1935 in Vasa, Finland; he moved to New Jersey as a child. He attended Goldey-Beacom College in Delaware. CJ proudly served in the Army at Fort Gordon, Augusta, Georgia. He worked for Moore Business Forms and then became self-employed in Real...

Dec 18, 2020

Vance “Gappy” Jenkins, Jr., 45, of Macon, died Friday, December 18, 2020. A memorial service will be Saturday, December 26, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at Hart’s Jones County Chapel with the Reverend John Haney officiating.

Mr. Jenkins is preceded in death by his father, Vance Ronald Jenkins, Sr. He is survived by his daughter, Haley Michelle Jenkins...

Dec 17, 2020

Barbara Johnson Burnette, 56, of Gray, died Thursday, December 17, 2020 surrounded by family and close friends.  A memorial service will be held Monday, December 21, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel with the Reverend John Haney, Sheriff Butch Reece, and the Reverend Aaron Burgess officiating.  The family will greet friends following the service.

Dec 16, 2020

Mary Janice Wright Huckeba, 79, of Gordon, was called home Wednesday, December 16, 2020, to be with the Lord in the loving arms of her husband, Larry Huckeba.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  Burial will...

Dec 15, 2020

Brenda Payne Coker, 67, of Macon, died Tuesday, December 15, 2020.  Services will be private.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to All About Animals Rescue, 101 Riverside Dr., Macon, GA 31201.

Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, Mrs. Coker loved animals and supported no-kill shelters.  She was an avid reader and loved native American history. ...

Dec 15, 2020

James Carter Bryant, 83, of Gray passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020.  Funeral services will be Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Bradley Baptist Church with the Reverend Steve Johnson officiating.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be Monday, December 21, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery...