Obituaries

Aug 23, 2019

Virginia “Ginger” Roberts, 73, of Macon, passed away Friday, August 23, 2019.  Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 29, 2019 at 11:00AM at Hart’s Chapel on Cherry Street with Father Winchell officiating.  The family will greet friends 30 minutes prior to the service.  Burial will follow the service at Macon Memorial Park.

Ms. Roberts is preceded...

Aug 22, 2019

Merrie “Mimi” Justine Kaplan, 45, of Macon, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019.  Funeral services will be held Monday, August 26, 2019 at 11:00AM at Rock Springs Church (formerly the Hepzibah Children’s Home) at 6601 Zebulon Rd, 31220.  The family will greet friends Sunday, August 25, 2019 from 4:00PM to 7:00PM at Hart’s Chapel at the Cupola.

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Aug 20, 2019

Marvin G. Webster, Sr., 76, died August 20, 2019.  Along with his father and uncle, he was a business owner and ornamental iron fabricator, and helped bring Webster Manufacturing company to a prominent state in the Macon area.  A memorial service will be held at Wesley United Methodist Church, Friday, September 6, 2019 at 12:00PM.  The family will receive...

Aug 17, 2019

Robert “Bobby” Earle Bragg, 86, of Gray, went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, August 17, 2019 with his loving family by his side.  A celebration of life will be held Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 4:30PM at First Baptist Church of Gray.  The family will greet friends at 3:00PM in the foyer.  Interment will be private. ...

Aug 17, 2019

Joseph Bennett Bond Jr., 78, of Macon died Saturday, August 17, 2019.   Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at the chapel of Hart’s Mortuary, downtown chapel, with the Reverend Chris Dorrity officiating. Burial will be in Macon Memorial Park.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  In lieu of flowers,...

Aug 16, 2019

Barbara W. Mauldin, 69, of Jones County, died Friday, August 16, 2019.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at the chapel of Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel with the Reverend Steve Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Elam Memorial Gardens.  The family will greet friends Monday from 5-7pm at the Jones County Chapel.

Aug 15, 2019

Barbara Ann Hatcher Glore, 83, of Byron, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 11:00AM at Lizella Baptist Church with Pastor Chris Minton officiating.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service in the sanctuary.  Burial will follow the service at Macon Memorial Park.  In lieu of...

Aug 14, 2019

B. J. “Sonny” Childs, 78, of Macon, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019.  Funeral services will be held Friday, August 16, 2019 at 11:00AM at Hart’s at the Cupola with Dr. Laudis Lanford and the Reverend Joe McDaniel officiating.  The family will greet friends Thursday, August 15, 2019 from 6:00PM until 8:00PM at Hart’s at the Cupola.  Burial will...

Aug 12, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Howard Causby Shelley Sr. announces his passing on August 12, 2019. “Shelley” as his family fondly called him is survived by his wife Gerry Shelley, his sons Howard Causby Shelley Jr. and William Shelley. His daughter in law Teresa Shelley referred to as the daughter he never had. Shelley is...

Aug 11, 2019

Mary Ann Bowden, 39, of Juliette, passed away in the comfort of her own home Sunday morning, August 11, 2019. The family will greet loved ones during a visitation service on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at Bradley Baptist Church. A memorial service to celebrate Mary’s life will be held Thursday, August 15, 2019 at 6:00PM...

Aug 11, 2019

Jennifer Denise Partee Thomas went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 11, 2019.  She was a 2001 graduate of Jones County High School, where she was an avid slow pitch softball player. Jennifer attended Georgia Southern University and was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity. She was an employee of System Administrative Services in accounts...

Aug 10, 2019

Bob Keoughan passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at the age of 84.  Memorial services will be held Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at 11:00AM at the First Baptist Church of Christ, 511 High Place, Macon, Georgia 31201.  Family will greet friends one hour prior to service in the Fellowship Hall.  Burial will be private.

Bob was...

Aug 10, 2019

Terry W. Bedingfield, “Papa”, 75, of Gray, Georgia, departed this earthly life, Saturday, August 10, 2019 at his home while surrounded by loved ones.  A celebration of life service will be held Tuesday, August 13, 2019, 11 AM, in the chapel of Hart’s Mortuary and Cremation Center, 765 Cherry Street, Macon GA, 31201. Dr. Mark Hudgins will be officiating....

Aug 9, 2019

Macon native, Thomas “Tom” David Clay, 91, died Friday, August 9, 2019.  Funeral services will be private.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Campus Clubs, c/o First Presbyterian Church, 682 Mulberry St., Macon, GA 31201.

Tom attended Lanier High School and then University of Georgia.  He also was a veteran of the United...

Aug 7, 2019

Mr. David F. Perry, 63, of Juliette, passed away Wednesday August 7, 2019.  There will be a celebration of his life Saturday, August 17, 2019 from 1:00PM until 4:00PM at his residence at 80 Old Benton Rd., Juliette, GA.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

Mr. Perry was born in...

Aug 7, 2019

Clinton Ward Tanner, 90, of Macon, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, August 7, 2019 after a battle with chemotherapy complications from lung cancer, which was diagnosed in April 2019. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 2:00PM at Riverside United Methodist Church.  The family will greet friends in the Gathering Place at the church from 12:30pm...

Aug 7, 2019

Bettie Atkinson Lawrence, 87, of Macon, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 11:00AM at Vineville United Methodist with Dr. Jimmy Asbell and the Reverend Grace Guyton officiating.  The family will greet friends following the service in the Dining Hall.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made...

Aug 7, 2019

Gloria “Kumiko” Jill Stark, 68, of Macon, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, August 7, 2019.  She was born on August 2, 1951 in Tokyo, Japan to the late Johnnie A. Brandt and Masuko Y. Brandt. Gloria’s family moved from Japan to the United States with her father’s position in the United States Air Force; living in Texas, Alaska,...

Aug 6, 2019

Jane passed at home, surrounded by family and friends, after 14 valiant years living with breast cancer.  Undaunted by her diagnosis, she enjoyed many adventures during these years, including traveling the Rhine; exploring England and Scotland via wheelchair, train, and taxi; and visiting her beloved New Mexico regularly.  She read voraciously, and relished conversation and ideas, especially through the...

Aug 4, 2019

Charles William Ford, Sr. of Macon, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019 after complications stemming from a brief illness.  A memorial service will be held at Forest Hills United Methodist Church in Macon, Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 11AM.  The family asks in lieu of flowers, contributions to be made to Paradise Mountain Ministries, P.O. Box 635, Toccoa, GA...