Obituaries

Dec 31, 2019

Sarah Helen Duke passed away on December 31, 2019 in Macon, Georgia where she lived for over seventy years. She was born September 19, 1946 to Helen Williamson Duke and Frank Allen Duke and educated in Macon's public schools.  Her funeral will take place on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.at Hart’s Mortuary at the Cupola, Peake Road,...

Dec 31, 2019

Melvin Petty, 72, of Lizella, died Tuesday, December 31, 2019.  Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.

Mel was born in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Glynn and Ruth O’Quinn Petty. Following high school, he served in the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam working on airplanes for four years.  He then worked for several years at...

Dec 31, 2019

Gloria Faye Mullis, 78, of Macon, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2019, beginning her New Year in the arms of her Savior. The family will greet friends Friday, January 3rd at 1 pm at the chapel of Hart’s at the Cupola, 6324 Peake Road in Macon, with a celebration of her life following at 2 pm. Pastor Ed...

Dec 29, 2019

Robert Meadows, 66, of Gray, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019.  A memorial service will be held Friday, January 3, 2020 at 2:00PM with Joel Donihoo officiating at Hart’s Jones County Chapel.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  The family may be contacted at the residence of Betty Adams at 1085 Lite-N-Tie Road, Gray,...

Dec 25, 2019

John “Barry” Bissinger, 79, of Macon, passed away Wednesday, Christmas morning, December 25, 2019.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 1:00PM at Houston Heights Baptist Church with the Reverend Larry Partain, Reverend David Self, and Reverend James Jackson officiating.  The family will greet friends Friday, December 27, 2019 from 5:00PM until 7:00PM at Hart’s at...

Dec 24, 2019

Charles “Chuck” Streams Bragg, 67, of Gray, died in a local hospital after a brief illness Tuesday, December 24, 2019. Funeral Services will be held Monday, December 30, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Hart’s Jones County with Reverend Randy Darnell officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. A private interment will be held at...

Dec 23, 2019

Victoria Sanvidge Spinks Bohan, 49, of Macon, passed away Monday, December 23, 2019. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 30, 2019, at 11:00AM at Hart’s Chapel of the Cupola, with Pastor Bert Watts officiating. The family will greet friends Sunday, December 29, 2019, from 5:00PM until 7:00PM, at Hart’s at the Cupola. Interment will be held at Rose...

Dec 23, 2019

Dr. Sherwood Forrest Ebey, 87, of Macon, passed away Monday, December 23, 2019.  A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, January 19, 2020 at 3:00PM with the Reverend Ralph Hawkins officiating at Northminster Presbyterian Church.  The family will greet friends Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Hart’s at the Cupola from 4:00PM until 6:00PM, as well as, immediately following...

Dec 22, 2019

Frances Jones Tharpe, 105, of Macon, died Sunday, December 22, 2019.  A graveside service will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, December 28, 2019 at the Byron City Cemetery with the Reverend Keith Parks officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Americus, 221 South Lee Street, Americus, GA 31709; or Magnolia Manor ...

Dec 21, 2019

Robert Larry Pruett,73, of Macon, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019.  Funeral services will be held Friday, December 27, 2019 at 11:00AM at the chapel of Hart’s at the Cupola with the Reverend Tim Sizemore officiating.  The family will greet friends Thursday, December 26, 2019 from 5:00PM until 7:00PM at Hart’s at the Cupola.  Interment with military honors will...

Dec 20, 2019

William (Bill) Cole Rogers grew up in Phillipsburg, NJ, the son of Claire Hummer Rogers and Clarence Eugene Rogers.  He and his beloved wife, Margery Virginia Bridges Rogers, who preceded him in death, retired to Macon, Georgia.  Bill earned his B.S., M.S. and M.A. degrees. He was a collegiate all-star and award-winning athlete who captained the football, baseball and...

Dec 20, 2019

John Morgan Davis of Macon, Georgia, formerly of Kinard, Florida, passed peacefully Friday, December 20, 2019.  Visitation will be held Monday, December 23, 2019 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Hart’s Mortuary at the Cupola in Macon, Georgia.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 2:00 pm (CST) at Adams Funeral Home, 18034 Main...

Dec 16, 2019

Ms. Barbara Wyatt, 67, of Eatonton, died peacefully December 16, 2019 at her lake home as she watched the sunrise over the lake.  Ms. Wyatt would like her friends and family to know that she was not the kind of person who would give up without a fight.  During her brief illness, she received an enormous amount of love...

Dec 15, 2019

Paul David Butts, 56, of Gray, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, December 15, 2019.   Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 19, 2019, at 2:00PM at First Baptist Church in Gray, Georgia.  The Reverend Randy Darnell will officiate.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  Paul requests those attending...

Dec 15, 2019

Lyndoll Moore, 87, of Gray, passed away peacefully at her home, Sunday, December 15, 2019.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 2:00PM at Gray United Methodist Church, 117 Jefferson Street, Gray, GA, 31032, in the Chapel.  Burial services will follow at Highview Cemetery in Gray, Georgia.  Reverend Sarah Ulm and Chris Smarr will officiate.  The...

Dec 15, 2019

Dr. E. W. Holloway, Jr., “Bill”, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019.  He was born on November 6, 1932 in Americus, Georgia to Mr. E. W. Holloway, Sr. and Bobbie Pilcher Holloway.  Bill is preceded in death by his parents and his son, Emory Marcus Holloway.  He is survived by his wife, Virginia Strickland Holloway; his daughters, Chris Holloway...

Dec 13, 2019

Dinah Jenkins, 72, of Milledgeville, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019.

Ms. Jenkins was born in Macon, Georgia to the late Howard Forsyth and Alice Lora Rampley Taylor.  She was a cashier for 35 years with Kroger on North Avenue and the gas station at the corner of Pierce Avenue and Riverside Drive in Macon.  She was...

Dec 12, 2019

Thomas Gibson Whatley of Macon, Georgia, entered eternal life Thursday, December 12, 2019 after a final bout with cancer. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 19 at 2:00 pm at Vineville United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the ministries of Vineville United Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave, Macon, GA 31204.

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Dec 5, 2019

Mary Lou Darsey Poplin, 83, of Macon, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019.  A celebration of life will be held Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 2:00 at Martha Bowman United Methodist Church with the Reverend Mark Magoni officiating.  The family will greet friends following the service.  Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 804 Cherry Street, Ste...

Dec 5, 2019

Aileen Tye Williams left on a perpetual journey to be with the Lord on December 5, 2019. She was born in Americus, Georgia on August 18, 1925 to William Butler Tye and Ruby Thomas Tye. Aileen graduated from Georgia State College for Women. She married the love of her life, Francis Mathews Williams, her spouse and devoted companion for...