Obituaries

May 14, 2020

Thomas Benjamin Hall, 84, of Jones County, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020.  A private celebration of life will be held Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Bradley Baptist Church, with the Reverend Chuck Beaver officiating.

Mr. Hall was born February 11, 1936 to parents Joseph B. Hall and Sara Caudle Hall.  He served in the Army National...

May 14, 2020

James “Jim” Howard Frady, 81, our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020. A private service will be held outside of Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel, Monday, May 18, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. with the Reverend Kim Washburn officiating.  The family will greet friends following the service.  A private burial will be held at...

May 14, 2020

Charlotte L. Stephens, 73, of Roberta, passed away, Thursday, May 14, 2020.  Graveside services will be held at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 1:00PM with the Reverend Heath Holly officiating.  Contributions in Mrs. Stephens name may be made to Community Fellowship, 3 Railroad St., Reynolds, GA 31076. Mrs. Stephens is survived by her son, Michael...

May 13, 2020

Darryl Glenn Skidmore, 65, of Gray, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 6, 2020 at 2:00PM at First Baptist Church of Gray with the Reverend Randy Darnell officiating.

The son of the late Glen Joseph and Hazel Ester Ragan Skidmore, Darryl grew up in Macon and attended Shurlington Baptist...

May 13, 2020

Cusie, as she was known since childhood, died tranquilly Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at her home in Saint James, North Carolina after having suffered a stroke. There will be a reception at Hart’s at the Cupola to remember her life following the interment Saturday, April 24, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 pm.  The family suggests donations in her...

May 10, 2020

Stuart Schwartz, 96, of Macon, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020.  Graveside services will be private at the old section of Congregation Sha’arey Israel in Rose Hill Cemetery with Rabbi Aaron Rubinstein officiating.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Congregation Sha’arey Israel, 611 First Street, Macon, GA 31201.

Born in Macon to the late...

May 9, 2020

Clifford “Cliff” K. Wallace, 87, of Macon, went to be with his Jesus Saturday, May 9, 2020.  A private graveside service will be held Friday, May 15, 2020 at Evergreen Cemetery in Fitzgerald, Georgia with the Reverend Jim Cowart officiating.  Those wishing to honor Cliff’s memory may do so with a contribution to Harvest Church, 3322 US-41, Byron, GA...

May 8, 2020

Faith M. Jones, 84, of Gray, died Friday, May 8, 2020.  Graveside services will be at 2:00PM Monday, May 11, 2020 at Ramah Cemetery in Wilkinson County.

Faith is survived by her three children, Susan Kitchens (Earl) of Gray, Mitchell Jones of Macon, and Kim Barrett of Macon; four grandchildren, Thomas Kitchens (Bria) of Bonaire, Heather E....

May 8, 2020

Patricia “Pat” McCarty, 81, of Macon, died Friday, May 8, 2020 after a short battle with cancer, surrounded by her family.  Memorial services will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Lizella Baptist Church with the Reverend Chris Minton officiating.  In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Lizella Baptist Church, Building Fund, 2950 S....

May 5, 2020

Walter W. Stooksberry, 93, of Macon, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020.  A private burial will be held at Minor Hill Memorial Gardens in Minor Hill, Tennessee.  Memorial contributions may be made to All About Animals, 101 Riverside Dr., Macon, GA 31210.

Walter W. Stooksberry was born the youngest of three sons to Mary Belle and Samuel...

May 5, 2020

David E. Oxley, 90, of Gray, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020.  A private graveside service will be held at Elam Memorial Gardens with the Reverend Gary Thomas officiating.  Memorial contributions may be sent to The Gideons International Processing Center, P.O. Box 97251, Washington, DC 20090-7251 or Elam Baptist Church Building Fund, 203 Elam Church Rd, Gray, GA 31032....

May 4, 2020

Sandra McLeod Grover, 77, of Macon, passed away Monday, May 4, 2020.  Funeral services will be private, with a memorial service to follow at a later date. Mrs. Grover will be buried next to her late husband, Mack D. Grover at Riverside Cemetery.

Mrs. Grover was a member of Daystar Church of God, and a former member...

May 1, 2020

George William Summerson, Jr., of Macon, died Friday, May 1, 2020. Services will be private.  Those wishing to make a donation in George’s memory are asked to consider the Vineville United Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave., Macon, GA 31204.

George was born June 2, 1945 in Bristol, Virginia to the late George William Summerson, Sr. and Champe...

Apr 30, 2020

Loretta Herndon Mosely Shaheen, 79 of Macon, entered Heaven’s Glory on April 30, 2020. A private graveside service will be held in Rentz, Georgia with the Reverend Mark Grinstead officiating.

She shared her joyous outlook on life with her camping adventures and extensive traveling in the U.S. and The Holy Land. Her goodness, graciousness and patience were...

Apr 30, 2020

L. Jerry Thigpen, 71, of Macon, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020.  A private graveside service will be held Monday, May 4, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Riverside Cemetery with the Reverend Chip Miller officiating.  A date for a formal celebration of life and reception will be announced at a later date.  The family may be reached at their...

Apr 30, 2020

Leila Burke Holmes, age 97, died Thursday, April 30, 2020 after a brief illness. A graveside service will be held for the family at Riverside Cemetery. The service will be performed by Reverend Bryan Hinson Rector at St Paul's Episcopal Church, assisted by Dr Shelton P Sanford, a nephew. A memorial service will be held at a later date. ...

Apr 28, 2020

Philip A. Bivins, 75, of Gray, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020.  Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, a private service will be held at Elam Memorial Gardens in Gray with the Reverend Gary Thomas officiating.  In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Elam Baptist Church, 203 Elam Church Road, Gray, GA 31032.

Born in Macon...

Apr 27, 2020

Betty Tidwell Washburn passed from this earthly life Monday April 27, 2020. She was eighty-nine years of age. She was a life-long Middle Georgian, growing up in the Cross Keys Community in Bibb County and after marrying, spending most of her adult life in Jones County.  Memorial contributions may be sent to Greenwood Baptist Church, 3400 Gray Hwy, Gray,...

Apr 25, 2020

Carol Leigh Chapman, 59, of Macon, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020.  A private funeral service will be held Friday, May 1, 2020 at 5:00PM outside at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel with the Reverend Steve Johnson officiating.

Leigh worked for Triple T and K Productions for many years.  She loved her husband, children, and most importantly,...

Apr 24, 2020

Angelique Michelle Hammer, 48, of Macon, passed away Friday, April 24, 2020.  Services will be private.

Angelique is survived by her children, Joshua Hammer of Atlanta, Georgia and Summer Hammer of Florida; mother, Peggy Bryan of Macon; father, Philip Edward Giles of Kentucky;  sister, Misti Knowles of Macon; brother, Christopher Crumpler (Adrienne) of Dry Branch, Georgia; two...