Obituaries

Feb 22, 2020

Joe Ann Knight passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020.  A memorial service will be held Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Hart’s Jones County Chapel. Reverend Bob Hamilton will officiate.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service in the chapel.  Burial will be at Middle Georgia Memory Gardens.

Joe Ann...

Feb 22, 2020

Michael “Mike” Eugene Odom, 68, of Macon, passed away suddenly Saturday, February 22, 2020.  Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 2:00PM at Mabel White Memorial Baptist Church with Dr. Lee Sheppard officiating.  The family will greet friends Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at Hart’s at the Cupola from 4:00PM until 6:00PM.  Interment will be held at...

Feb 20, 2020

Ethel Elizabeth Stewart, 97, of Macon, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020.  A graveside service will be held Monday, February 24, 2020 at 1:00PM at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens with the Reverend Mark Magoni officiating.  The family will greet friends at 11:00AM, prior to the graveside service, at Hart’s at the Cupola.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may...

Feb 17, 2020

Ms. Frances Sheffield Orris, 59, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, passed away February 17, 2020.  A memorial service will be held Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Greenwood Baptist Church, 3400 Gray Highway, Gray, Georgia at 11:00AM.  The Reverend Kim Washburn will officiate.

Ms. Orris was born in Macon, Georgia, February 29, 1960.  She attended school in Jones County, Georgia...

Feb 17, 2020

William Robert McDuffie, Senior, 96, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Vineville United Methodist Church. Dr. William (Billy) Oliver and Dr. Jimmy Asbell will officiate. The family will greet friends following the service in the sanctuary.  Private burial will be held...

Feb 17, 2020

Gloria Hill Thompson of Macon passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020.  Gloria was born on May 10, 1940 to the late Benjamin Bell Hill and Nellie Melton Kelley Hill.  Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 11:00AM at Hart’s at the Cupola with Reverend Billy McLean officiating.  The family will greet friends one hour prior...

Feb 16, 2020

James W. “Jimmy” Hammond, Sr., 76, of Huntsville, Alabama died peacefully in his sleep Sunday, February 16, 2020.  A memorial service will be held Sunday, March 8, 2020 at 2:30 PM at Hart’s Mortuary at the Cupola, with Joseph Cooper officiating.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow the service at Rose...

Feb 15, 2020

Luther E. “Jack” Morrison, Jr., 87, of Gray, died Saturday, February 15, 2020.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Friday, February 21 at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel, with the Reverend Randy Darnell officiating.  The family will greet friends and host a reception following the service.

Jack was a 1951 graduate of Mary Persons High School...

Feb 14, 2020

R. Robider “Robie” Markwalter, 79, of Macon, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020.  A funeral mass will be said Thursday, February 20 at 2:00pm at St. Joseph Catholic Church.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, North Gate.  A Vigil service will be held at 5:30pm, February 19, at Hart’s Mortuary at the Cupola. Visitation will follow from 6:00-8:00pm. In...

Feb 14, 2020

Vivian Elaine Rankin Wilkerson, 88, died peacefully surrounded by her children on Friday, February 14, 2020.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 11:00AM at Hart’s at The Cupola, with the Reverend John Irwin officiating. The family will greet friends Tuesday, February 18, 2020 from 4:00PM until 6:00PM at Hart’s at The Cupola.  In lieu of...

Feb 14, 2020

Mary Knight Sheridan passed away Friday, February 14 th . Visitation will take place at Hart’s at the Cupola from 6:00PM to 8:00PM, Tuesday, February 18, 2020. Funeral services will be conducted at Christ Church Wednesday, February 19 th at 2:00PM with the Reverend Cynthia Knapp officiating.

Mrs. Sheridan, a native of Macon, Georgia was the daughter...

Feb 11, 2020

Haley Lynn Adams, 14, of Macon, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020.  Funeral services will be held Monday, February 17, 2020 at 1:00PM at Encounter Church with Pastor Caleb Newberry officiating. The family will greet friends Sunday, February 16, 2020 from 6:00PM until 8:00PM at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel.

Haley was a student at Appling Middle...

Feb 10, 2020

Vaughn Burton of Macon, Georgia passed away on February 10, 2020.  Services will be help held at Northside Christian Church on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 5:00PM with Pastor Hal Taylor officiating.  The family will greet friends following the service.

Mr. Burton was born on March 21, 1932 in New Boston, Ohio to the late Willie W....

Feb 10, 2020

Helen Claire Smith Rogers, beloved wife of Sam, passed to be with her Lord on Monday morning, February 10th, 2020.  Helen was born in Douglas, Georgia on February 6th, 1937 to Frances Gertrude Wester Smith and Chester Morgan Smith, Sr.  She grew up all over Georgia . . . 11 different towns, from as far north as Cartersville to...

Feb 9, 2020

Verba M. Howard, 62, of Gray, passed away peacefully in her home Sunday, February 9, 2020, after an illness.  Funeral services will be held Friday, February 14, 2020 at 2:00PM at Hart's Mortuary Jones County Chapel.  Burial will be at Middle Georgia Memory Garden, 3225 Joycliff Rd., Macon, GA 31217.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to...

Feb 8, 2020

It is with saddened hearts that the family of Melba Altman Waters, of Macon, GA, announces her passing at the age of 63.  Mrs. Waters fought a long battle with breast cancer, but is now rejoicing with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 11:30AM, followed by a celebration of her...

Feb 8, 2020

William “Mike” Raley, of Gray, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 8, 2020, after an extended illness at the age of 77.  Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at 4:00 PM, at Hart’s Mortuary Jones County Chapel. Burial will be private. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. ...

Feb 7, 2020

Jo Anne Hollingsworth Smith, of Macon, passed away February 7, 2020.  Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to SOS Rescue, 2929 Ingleside Ave, Macon, GA, 31204.

Mrs. Smith lived in Macon all of her life, graduating from Miller High School. She went on to attend and graduate from...

Feb 6, 2020

Ms. Rose Pickett Holder, 81, of Macon passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020.  Funeral services will be held Monday, February 10, 2020 at 11:00AM at Hart’s Jones County Chapel with Reverend Jason Dillard and Reverend John Haney officiating.  Burial will be at the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville at 2:30PM.  The family will greet friends Sunday, February 9,...

Feb 4, 2020

David Francis Gibson, 72, of Macon, GA, passed away on February 4, 2020. He was predeceased by his parents, Rev. Francis W. Gibson and Johnnie Gibson of Columbus, Georgia

David is survived by his daughters, Nikki Zurek (Alan) and Amanda Butler (Frank); brother, Steve Gibson (Jolinda); sisters, Emily Gibson (David Long) and Nancy Owens (Woody); three grandchildren;...