Obituaries

Dec 16, 2019

Ms. Barbara Wyatt, 67, of Eatonton, died peacefully December 16, 2019 at her lake home as she watched the sunrise over the lake.  Ms. Wyatt would like her friends and family to know that she was not the kind of person who would give up without a fight.  During her brief illness, she received an enormous amount of love...

Dec 15, 2019

Paul David Butts, 56, of Gray, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, December 15, 2019.   Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 19, 2019, at 2:00PM at First Baptist Church in Gray, Georgia.  The Reverend Randy Darnell will officiate.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  Paul requests those attending...

Dec 15, 2019

Lyndoll Moore, 87, of Gray, passed away peacefully at her home, Sunday, December 15, 2019.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 2:00PM at Gray United Methodist Church, 117 Jefferson Street, Gray, GA, 31032, in the Chapel.  Burial services will follow at Highview Cemetery in Gray, Georgia.  Reverend Sarah Ulm and Chris Smarr will officiate.  The...

Dec 15, 2019

Dr. E. W. Holloway, Jr., “Bill”, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019.  He was born on November 6, 1932 in Americus, Georgia to Mr. E. W. Holloway, Sr. and Bobbie Pilcher Holloway.  Bill is preceded in death by his parents and his son, Emory Marcus Holloway.  He is survived by his wife, Virginia Strickland Holloway; his daughters, Chris Holloway...

Dec 13, 2019

Dinah Jenkins, 72, of Milledgeville, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019.

Ms. Jenkins was born in Macon, Georgia to the late Howard Forsyth and Alice Lora Rampley Taylor.  She was a cashier for 35 years with Kroger on North Avenue and the gas station at the corner of Pierce Avenue and Riverside Drive in Macon.  She was...

Dec 12, 2019

Thomas Gibson Whatley of Macon, Georgia, entered eternal life Thursday, December 12, 2019 after a final bout with cancer. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 19 at 2:00 pm at Vineville United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the ministries of Vineville United Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave, Macon, GA 31204.

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Dec 5, 2019

Mary Lou Darsey Poplin, 83, of Macon, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019.  A celebration of life will be held Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 2:00 at Martha Bowman United Methodist Church with the Reverend Mark Magoni officiating.  The family will greet friends following the service.  Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 804 Cherry Street, Ste...

Dec 5, 2019

Aileen Tye Williams left on a perpetual journey to be with the Lord on December 5, 2019. She was born in Americus, Georgia on August 18, 1925 to William Butler Tye and Ruby Thomas Tye. Aileen graduated from Georgia State College for Women. She married the love of her life, Francis Mathews Williams, her spouse and devoted companion for...

Dec 4, 2019

Mark L. Gaylord, 55, of Fort Valley, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019.  Funeral services will be held Friday, December 6, 2019 at 11:00AM at Hart’s Chapel of the Cupola with the Reverend Derwin Griffin and the Reverend Jason Mangrum officiating.  The family will greet friends following the service.  Interment will be held Saturday, December 7, 2019 at High...

Dec 1, 2019

Jeannine C. Crisp May 11, 1953 - December 1, 2019

Jeannine Crisp, 66, passed away after a long illness, Sunday, December 1, 2019 in Carrollton, Texas. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 12:00PM at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel in Gray, Georgia. A graveside service will follow at Elam Memorial Gardens. The family...

Dec 1, 2019

Jo Ann Byington Ray, 86, of Macon, passed away on December 1, 2019. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2019, 11:00AM at Hart’s at the Cupola with the Reverend Mark Magoni will be officiating. The family will greet friends an hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pine Pointe...

Nov 28, 2019

Billy Keys, 76, of Gray, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2019.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Hart’s Jones County Chapel with the Reverend John Haney officiating.  Burial will be in Middle Georgia Memory Gardens.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the funeral.  In lieu of flowers contributions may be...

Nov 26, 2019

Martha McDonald Smith, formerly of Macon, died Tuesday, Nov. 26, in Decatur, Georgia. She was 88.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at Riverside Cemetery in Macon with the Rev. Ron Holland officiating.

Mrs. Smith was the widow of longtime Macon attorney Walter Smith. They were married for more...

Nov 22, 2019

Larry Glenn Hortman, 74, son of the late Annie Ruth and Tracy Hortman, and stepson of Wilbur Watson, passed away surrounded by family and dear friends  on Friday morning, November 22, 2019. A beloved family man, Larry was a lifelong resident of Middle Georgia. After graduating Warner Robins High School, Larry enlisted in the Air Force and served his...

Nov 22, 2019

A. Cecil Baker, 91, of Macon, passed away Friday, November 22, 2019.  A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Cecil was born in Macon, Georgia to the late Isom Frank and Winnie Hagin Baker. He was a graduate of Lanier High School. Cecil was a retired employee with the city of Macon. ...

Nov 19, 2019

Mrs. Mary Blair Johnson went to rest Tuesday, November 19, 2019 in Evans, Georgia.

Born in Macon, Georgia on June 11, 1932, she was a beloved mother, grandmother and faithful wife.  She was a University of Georgia graduate, class of 1954.  Known as Mary Blair, Mama, and Gigi; she taught fourth grade for over forty years, with...

Nov 19, 2019

After a life well lived, Eleanor Baker Castellaw, 89, of Macon, passed away peacefully surrounded with love on November 19, 2019.  Funeral services will be held Monday, November 25, 2019 at 2:00PM at Mulberry Street United Methodist Church with Dr. Craig Rikard and the Reverend Matt Woodbery officiating.  There will be a reception and visitation before the service from...

Nov 17, 2019

Gary Findlay, Sr., 69, of Lizella, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019.  A funeral service will be held Saturday, November 23, 2019, at 1:30PM, at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens.  The family will greet friends Saturday, November 23, 2019, from 11:00AM until 1:00PM, at Hart’s Chapel at the Cupola.  Pastor Danny Singletary and Pastor Rich Hulsey will officiate.

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Nov 17, 2019

Michael Kennedy, Sr., 62, of Macon, passed away November 17, 2019.  A memorial service will be held Friday, November 22, 2019, at 4:00PM, at Hart’s Jones County Chapel.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.

Mr. Kennedy was an avid reader and loved nature and animals.  He was a big-hearted man who would...

Nov 17, 2019

Amy Greene, born January 16, 1970, in Memphis, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 17, 2019.   A memorial service will be held Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 11:00AM at the Chapel of Ingleside Baptist Church with Dr. Mark Hudgins officiating.  The family will greet friends Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Hart’s at the Cupola from 5:00PM until 7:00PM.  The...