Obituaries

Dec 27, 2024

Mr. John Olin Alexander, 78, of Juliette, Georgia, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024. Private interment will be at Swainsboro City Cemetery, Swainsboro, Georgia.

Mr. Alexander was born October 21, 1946, to parents, Olin Wyatt and Annie Myrtle Alexander, in Atlanta Georgia. He served for over 6 years in the Georgia National Guard. Mr. Alexander earned a...

Dec 27, 2024

Joan Alley, 84, passed away on December 27, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Middle Georgia Memory Gardens. The family will greet friends Monday, December 30, 2024, from 5:00PM to 7:00PM at Hart’s Mortuary, 765 Cherry Street, Macon, GA 31201.

Joan was born in Bleckley County, Georgia to...

Dec 21, 2024

Jane Ann Crochiere, 99, of Milledgeville, Georgia, passed away on December 21, 2024.

Daughter of the late William Fasano and Marie Hubener Fasano, Jane was born in Staten Island, New York on December 14, 1925.  She worked for many years as a registered nurse, bringing comfort and care to countless individuals throughout her career. Her unwavering commitment...

Dec 21, 2024

James O. Puckett, 91, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 26, 2024, in the Chapel of Hart’s at the Cupola, with Reverend Russell Creswell officiating. A second funeral service will be held Saturday, December 28, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. at Annie Mary Baptist Church,...

Dec 21, 2024

David Coe Shoemaker, 69, of Eatonton, Georgia, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024.  A Celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Son of Thomas Coe Shoemaker and the late Korte Cambern Shoemaker, David was born on September 8, 1955, in Spokane, Washington.  He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during...

Dec 20, 2024

James Owen Heenan, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2024, at the age of 66. Born on August 11, 1958, in Gary, Indiana, Jim lived a life defined by love, kindness, and an unwavering dedication to his family and career.

Jim attended the University of Memphis, where he was a proud member...

Dec 20, 2024

Charlie Mae Harris, 91, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM., on Thursday January 2, 2025, at Mt. Sinai Church, located at 5710 Mt. Carmel Road, Gay, Georgia. Burial will immediately follow the service at Mt. Sinai Church Cemetery.

Charlie Mae was born on April 20,...

Dec 19, 2024

Mickey Lerue Carroll, 79, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024.  A funeral service will be held at 11:00 on Monday, December 23, 2024, in the Chapel of Hart’s at the Cupola.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  Burial will follow the service at Macon Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mickey was...

Dec 16, 2024

Charles Albert Engler, Jr., 78, of Gray, Georgia, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024. Contributions can be made to the Jones County Animal Services, P.O. Box 1359, Gray, Georgia 31032, in honor of Charles Albert Engler, Jr.

Charles was born on September 26, 1946, in Wadsworth, Ohio, to the late Charles Engler, Sr., and Gladys Camp...

Dec 15, 2024

Our Sweetest Sunshine, our “KK”, our “Lani”.  You were such a joy in the short time we had you here with us.  You are forever in our hearts.

“KK” is survived by her mother, Daniell Shorey and her father, Javon Thomas, Sr.; her brother, Javon Thomas, Jr.; her maternal grandmother, Gloria Cooper; her paternal grandmother, Amba Baxter...

Dec 13, 2024

James Alvin “Al” Watts, grill and chill BBQ master, Vietnam Veteran, Hole in One achiever, college football lover (Roll Tide!) and now our guardian angel, peacefully passed away in his sleep the morning of Friday, December 13th. He had terrible taste in music, but we loved him anyway. This tribute to him could summarize his accomplishments as a son,...

Dec 11, 2024

Lillie Mae Turner Campbell, 83, of Macon, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. A private burial will be held at Macon Memorial Park Cemetery, Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 11:00 AM, directly followed by a Memorial service at 12:00 PM in the chapel of Hart’s Mortuary, 765 Cherry Street, Macon, Georgia. In lieu of flowers, donations may...

Dec 10, 2024

Sam McWilliams, 50, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Hart’s at the Cupola, with Reverend Mark Ballard officiating. Burial will be private at Riverside Cemetery.

Sam was born in Macon on April 10, 1974. He spent the majority of...

Dec 7, 2024

James “Tyler” Shelton, 23, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024.  A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 11:00 AM, in the chapel of Hart’s Mortuary, 765 Cherry Street, Macon, GA 31201, with Pastor Eddie Coatney officiating. The family will greet friends following the service. Burial will be private.

Tyler was born...

Dec 6, 2024

James McGee “Mack” Stokes, 81, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Hart’s at the Cupola, with the Reverend Benjamin Newberry officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.   Burial will follow the service at Riverside Cemetery....

Dec 5, 2024

Robyn Thompson Cook, 52, of Macon, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11:30am, December 9, 2024, at the mausoleum at Macon Memorial Park with the Reverend Tommy Williams officiating. The family will greet friends following the service.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Donor’s favorite charity.

Robyn...

Dec 5, 2024

Glynda Geiger Pannell, 76, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Glynda was born on October 14, 1948, in Dublin, Georgia, to the late Earl Geiger and Ruby Graham. She was a strong woman who wore many different shoes.  There wasn’t anything that she...

Dec 2, 2024

Services for Robert Watson Hearn, Jr. will be held at Christ Episcopal Church on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., with the Reverend Cynthia Knapp officiating.  The family will greet friends for a reception in the Cloister Room following the service.

Robert “Bob” Watson Hearn, Jr., 86, died on December 2, 2024, in Macon, Georgia, after...

Dec 1, 2024

Frank “Buddy” Millard Hawkins, Jr., 63, of Haddock, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024. The family will greet friends for a time of visitation to celebrate the life of Buddy on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at Hart’s Mortuary, in the Jones County Chapel. A private burial will be held at Cedar...

Dec 1, 2024

J. Milton Heard, III, 85, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024. The family will greet friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Hart’s at the Cupola. A private graveside service will be held at Riverside Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Methodist Home for...