Obituaries

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...

Apr 23, 2020

Hester Faith Brumfield, 38, of Macon, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, April 23, 2020.  Private funeral services will be held outside Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel, Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 3:00PM with Dr. Ron McClung officiating.  Visitation will follow the service at 3:30PM. Flowers are appreciated or donate to the charity of your choice.

Hester was the...

Apr 23, 2020

Margaret Alice Martin “Peggy” Timberlake, 77, of Macon, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to North Macon Presbyterian Church Missions at 5707 Rivoli Dr, Macon, GA 31210, MTW Ambassador’s Fund at P.O. Box 744165, Atlanta, GA 30374-4165, or Strong Tower Fellowship at 2193 Vineville Ave.,...

Apr 22, 2020

Eudora Buff Adams Brown passed away peacefully at home, Wednesday April 22, 2020.  A private graveside service will be held Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens.

Eudora attended Miller High School, Class of 1949.  She was a hard worker all her life and handed down that same value to her children.  She worked at...

Apr 18, 2020

Dinah Cutter Brown, 83, of Macon, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020.  Graveside services will be private at Riverside Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s favorite charity.

Born June 22, 1936 in Greenville, South Carolina, Dinah moved to Macon as a young child and lived here the remainder of her life. After graduating from...

Apr 17, 2020

Mrs. Judy Bradley, 78, of Macon, went home to be with her Heavenly Father Friday, April 17, 2020. A private burial service will be held at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery Saturday, April 25,2020 at 2:00 p.m. A public memorial service for all friends and family to celebrate her life will be hosted by Hart's Mortuary when social restrictions are...

Apr 16, 2020

James S. “Big Sid” Hinson, Sr., 80, of Macon, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Pine Pointe Hospice.  A private graveside service will be held at Riverside Cemetery with the Reverend Len Woodard officiating.  Memorial contributions may be made in Sid’s memory to Pine Pointe Hospice, 6261 Peake Rd., Macon, GA 31210, or the donor’s favorite charity.

Apr 14, 2020

Helen Wilson Ross, 85, of Macon, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020.  Private graveside services will be held at Riverside Cemetery with the Reverend Leland Collins officiating.  A public memorial service will be held at a future date.  Memorial contributions may be made to Swift Creek United Methodist Church, 4271 Jeffersonville Rd., Macon, GA 31217 or Pine Pointe Hospice,...

Apr 12, 2020

Betty Weatherly Johnson, 91, of Macon, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020.  Drive-up funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 3:00PM at the rear terrace at Hart’s at the Cupola with the Reverend Trey Dickerson officiating.  The service will be broadcast over an FM channel.  There will be a drive-thru visitation one hour prior to the...

Apr 11, 2020

Michael Dominic Chancey, 44, of Gray, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020.  Memorial services will be private.

Born in Macon, Georgia, Michael was a graduate of Jones County High School.  He was employed at SWECO for 26 years in the sales division.  He loved spending time with his children, fishing, golfing and cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs. ...

Apr 8, 2020

Betty Kelley, 68, of Byron, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020.  A memorial service will be held later.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to The Georgia Academy for the Blind, 2895 Vineville Avenue, Macon, Georgia 31204.

Betty was predeceased by her mother, Frances Kelley.  She attended Mikado Baptist Church and Byron Baptist Church. ...

Mar 29, 2020

Joy Kersey Bullington, 73, of Macon, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020.  Funeral services will be private.

Born in Fernandina Beach, Florida, Ms. Bullington was the much-loved daughter of the late Gerald and Kate Kersey.  She moved to Macon at the age of 6.  She graduated from A.L. Miller High School in 1964 and attended Columbus College....