Obituaries

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;...

Feb 4, 2020

Brenda Amerson Crutchfield, 73, of Macon, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020.   A memorial service will be held Friday, February 7, 2020 at 11:00AM at North Macon Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Hunter Stevenson.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to North Macon Presbyterian Church,...

Feb 3, 2020

William “Bill” Grady Linnenkohl, Sr., 80, of Macon passed away Monday, February 3, 2020.  Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 6, 2020 at 11:00AM at Ingleside Baptist Church with the Reverend Dr. Tim McCoy officiating.  The family will greet friends Wednesday, February 5, 2020 from 6:00PM until 8:00PM at Hart’s at the Cupola.  Interment will be private and...

Feb 3, 2020

Mr. Charles “Freddie” Barnes, Jr., 85, of Eatonton, passed away Monday, Februa r y 3, 2020.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at Hart’s Jones County Chapel at 2:00PM , with Greg Crawford officiating .  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Glen H aven Memorial Gardens.

Feb 1, 2020

Michael Warren Twibell

April 26, 1948 – February 1, 2020

On February 01, 2020, Mike Twibell slipped away from the boundaries of this earth and moved on to his next and greatest adventure.  He was born April 26, 1948 to Dr. Max and Pearl Coburn Twibell in Laurel, Mississippi.  It was clear from the beginning...

Feb 1, 2020

Mickey Thompson, 50, of Gray, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020.  Memorial services will be held Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at Hart’s Jones County Chapel at 1:00PM, with Reverend Steve Johnson officiating.  The family will greet friends following the service.

Mr. Thompson was a member of the Ocmulgee Blacksmith Guild and was the owner of Mickey Thompson...

Jan 30, 2020

Violet Montrose Jacobs, 99, passed away peacefully at her and her daughter’s home in Macon, Georgia on January 30, 2020 surrounded by family.  Violet was born in Patterson, New Jersey on July 6, 1920.  Eventually, her family moved to the Bronx and then to Brooklyn, New York.  After High School, Violet went to work for the OPA (Office of...

Jan 29, 2020

William “Bill” Trail, 72, of Macon, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020.  Private services will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Bill's name may be made to American Cancer Society, 804 Cherry St., Ste A, Macon, GA 31201 or Kitty City Rescue, 4530 Knight Rd., Macon, GA 31220.

The son...

Jan 28, 2020

Michael Glenn “Mike” Phillips, 64, of Gray, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020.  Memorial services will be held Sunday, February 2, 2020 , at Morningside Baptist Church at 2:00PM , with Reverend Clay Bowden officiating.  The family will greet friends a fter the service at the home of Michele Harris, 955 Park Place , Macon, GA 31201.

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Jan 27, 2020

A fter an extended illness, Sylvia Boone, our beloved mother, grandmother and friend walked into the arms of her Savior on Monday January 27, 2020. She was surrounded by her loving family. Memorial services will be Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Vineville United Methodist Church with Dr. Jimmy Asbell officiating. Visitation with the family will take...

Jan 26, 2020

Frances Kelley, 88, of Byron, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020.  A memorial service will be held Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at Mikado Baptist Church.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Mikado Baptist Church Missions Fund, 6751 Houston Rd., Macon, GA 31216.

Born in Banks County to the late Hershel...

Jan 24, 2020

Margaret Carr Belflower of Macon, Georgia passed away Friday, January 24, 2020.  A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at 11:00AM at Macon Memorial Park.

Mrs. Belflower was born on September 30, 1932, in Tifton, Georgia, to the late Columbus Wiley and Annie Maude Hester Carr.  She was predeceased by her husband, John...