Obituaries

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....

Mar 29, 2020

Alvin L. Robinson, 79, of Haddock, Georgia passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020. There will be a small private service Thursday, April 2, 2020 at 4:00pm. Following the service, from 4:30pm to 5:30pm, there will be a drive-by viewing and opportunity to speak with the family on the norh end of the Jones County Chapel. Private burial will be...

Mar 27, 2020

Walter Lee Dudley, Sr., 71, of Macon, entered into rest Friday, March 27, 2020.  Due to current health and safety concerns, arrangements will be made for a memorial service at a future date when we can freely unite again and say our final goodbye.  There will be a private burial at Riverside Cemetery.

Walter Lee Dudley Sr....

Mar 27, 2020

Charles Smith Simmons passed into Eternal Life with God Friday, March 27, 2020, at the age of 72, following an extended illness. Charles is survived by daughters, Kathryn Simmons Strickland (Matt) of Macon, and Virginia Sweet Simmons Dupuy (Ben) of New Orleans; his adoring grandchildren, Lillie Sweet Holiman Strickland, Matthew Thomas Strickland, Jr. (Mack), Florence Virginia Dupuy, and Kathryn...

Mar 26, 2020

James Richard Halligan, 94, of Warner Robins, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020.  A memorial service will be held at a later date due to the current health circumstances.

Son of the late Jim H. and Alice Thompson Halligan, Mr. Halligan was a veteran of the United States Army serving in World War II.  He served in...

Mar 24, 2020

Angie C. Thigpen, 75, of Macon, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020.  A memorial service will be held at a later date. Private burial will be held at Macon Memorial Park.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl., Memphis, TN 38105.

Mrs. Thigpen was born in...

Mar 23, 2020

Dorothy "Dot" Dye, 96, passed away Monday, March 23, 2020.  A memorial service will be held will be announced on a later date.  Burial will be private.  In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Mulberry Street United Methodist Church, 719 Mulberry St, Macon, GA 31201 or donor’s charity of choice.

Dot was born in Macon, Georgia...

Mar 23, 2020

Dr. Harry Edward Sims “Doc” passed away in peace at his home Monday, March 23, 2020 at the age of 88. He was born on March 15, 1932 in Abanda, Alabama to the late Howard E. Sims and Grace Sims.

Doc was preceded in death by his father, his mother, his brother Bobby, and grandson, Devin Day.  ...

Mar 21, 2020

Iris Deane Shannon Jones, 95, died at her home in Smyrna, Georgia, Saturday, March 21, 2020.  A public memorial service will be planned at a later date. Interment was held at Andersonville National Cemetery, Thursday, March 26, 2020.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a contribution to Macon Outreach at Mulberry, 267 1st St, Macon GA, 31201, The...

Mar 17, 2020

Betty Jean Manders Singleton, 76, of Macon, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020.  Graveside services will be private at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens with Pastor Seymore Palmer officiating.

Mrs. Singleton was born in Cordele, Georgia to the late Clyde Sylvester and Irene Odessa Allison Manders.  She was a retired certified nursing assistant and former member of Macon...

Mar 13, 2020

Charles Felton Kitchens, 85, passed away Friday, March 13, 2020. Memorial services will be held at 11:00AM, Monday, March 16, 2020 at Hart’s, Jones County Chapel with the Reverend Jason Dillard officiating.

Mr. Kitchens graduated from Lanier High School in 1954 where he participated in track and ROTC and later attended Mercer University. He was retired from...

Mar 8, 2020

William “Bill” Joe Sparks, 92, of Macon, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 11:00AM at Mulberry Street United Methodist Church with the Reverend Creede Hinshaw and Dr. Don Martin officiating.  The family will greet friends Tuesday, March 10, 2020 from 4:00PM until 6:00PM at Hart’s at the Cupola.  Interment...

Mar 8, 2020

The Reverend Dr. John Errell Horton, Jr., 82, former United Methodist Church pastor and beloved husband, father and grandfather went to be with the Lord on March 8, 2020.  A celebration of life will be held Friday, March 13, 2020 at 11:00AM at Martha Bowman United Methodist Church with Dr. Bob Moon and Reverend Mark Magoni officiating.  The family...

Mar 6, 2020

Corliss Aaron Van Buren, 88, passed away on March 6, 2020.  With regret and an over abundanant concern for the health and safety of family and friends, private services  at 11:00AM Monday, March 23, 2020,will be held at Martha Bowman with the Reverends Mark and Fran Magoni officiating. Services will be live streamed and posted on the obituary website....

Mar 4, 2020

Ms. Virginia Archer Jones, 89, of Gray, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020.  A funeral service will be held Saturday, March 7, 2020, at 2:00PM, at Elam Baptist Church, with Reverend Gary Thomas officiating.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  Burial will follow the service at West View Cemetery in Wrightsville, Georgia.

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Mar 4, 2020

Harold Eugene Odom, 90, of Macon, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 2:00PM at Mabel White Memorial Baptist Church with Dr. Lee Sheppard and the Reverend Joe McDaniel officiating.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  Interment will be held at Macon Memorial Park Cemetery. ...

Mar 3, 2020

Ava Davis Moseley, 77, of The Rock, Georgia passed away March 3, 2020.  Funeral services will be held Friday, March 6, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Stone Creek Baptist Church 1808, 854 Riggins Mill Rd, Dry Branch, Georgia 31020 with Dr. Donny Sutton­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  Interment following the service...

Mar 2, 2020

Carter Kelton Smallwood, 78, of Gray, passed away Monday, March 2, 2020.  A wake will be held Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 3:00PM at Hart’s Jones County Chapel.

Mr. Smallwood is survived by his sister, Joan Smallwood Woody; daughter, Tina Shiver Mays; and nieces, Sheri Colonna and Angela Self.

Please visit www.hartsmort.com to express condolences....