Obituaries

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...

Aug 4, 2019

Lori Lynn Pointer of Gray, Ga, 57, entered the beautiful gates of heaven on Sunday, August 4, 2019 after a long courageous battle with cancer. A celebration of her life will be officiated by Rev. Steve Johnson and Rev. Lee Griffin at Bradley Baptist Church on Thursday, August 8, 2019 with a visitation at 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM...

Aug 4, 2019

Judy Ann Ray Reitz, passed away, Sunday, August 4, 2019. A visitation will be held Thursday, August 8, 2019 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel. A private memorial service will be held at a future date.

Judy was born in the Philippines on April 29, 1956 and was adopted and loved...

Aug 3, 2019

Devan “Dev” Hardin, 18, passed away Saturday, August 3 , 2019.  Visitation will be held Monday, August 5, 2019, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Hart’s at the Cupola.  A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at Cornerstone Baptist Church at the Cupola with Dr . Charles Michael Blizzard officiat ing. In lieu of flowers,...

Jul 27, 2019

Mark Stokes was born in Macon, Georgia, on June 2, 1965, and lived a very full and enriched life with family, friends and colleagues until his tragic and accidental death on July 27, 2019. Mark leaves behind Lisa, his lovely wife, friend and partner of nineteen years, his oldest daughter Sheena (David), his son Mark II (Sarah), and two...

Jul 27, 2019

Jaymie Cannon Adams, 73, of Macon, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at 2:00PM at the chapel of Hart’s at the Cupola with Elder Bill Torrance officiating.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  Burial will be held at Stone Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family...

Jul 23, 2019

Funeral services for Helen J. Glawson will be held on Friday, July 26, 2019 at 2:00PM at Ingleside Baptist Church with Dr. Mark Hudgins officiating.  Burial will be held at Highview Cemetery in Gray, Georgia.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service in the fellowship hall.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to...

Jul 21, 2019

Brian Ciavattone of Macon, passed away, Sunday, July 21, 2019. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at 1:00 PM at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial to follow at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be held Tuesday, July 30, 2019 from 6:00pm to 7:00 pm and a Rosary service from 7:00pm to 7:30pm at Hart’s...

Jul 21, 2019

Beverly King Deese, age 60, went to be with her Lord and Savior, on July 21, 2019. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 24, at 4pm at Hart's Mortuary at the Cupola. Family will greet visitors at 3pm prior to the service.

Beverly was born in Macon, Georgia, to Jeyneil Hardy and the late...