Obituaries

Victor "Vic" Rozier

Victor "Vic" Rozier

Sep 16, 2025

Victor Franklin Rozier, 67, of Monroe County, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 21, 2025, in the Chapel of Hart’s at the Cupola, with Rev. Billy Rogers officiating.

Son of the late Charles Edwin Rozier and the late Juanita Davis Taylor, Vic was born in Waycross Georgia...

Amy Ford Drinkard

Amy Ford Drinkard

Sep 16, 2025

Amy Ford Drinkard passed away on September 16, 2025, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, September 18, from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Hart’s at the Cupola on Peake Road in Macon, GA.

Amy was born in Macon, GA, on December 6, 1965, to Jimmy and Annette Ford and...

Kenneth Andrew Clarke

Kenneth Andrew Clarke

Sep 13, 2025

Kenneth Andrew Clarke, of Macon, passed away September 13, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., in the Chapel of Hart’s at the Cupola. Dr. Jimmy Asbell, Jr., will officiate. The family will greet friends one hour before the service at the Cupola. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations...

John William Gibson, Sr.

John William Gibson, Sr.

Sep 10, 2025

John William Gibson Sr., 88, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, in the Chapel of Hart’s at the Cupola, with Reverend Michael Fuller officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will be private at Glen Haven Memorial...

Patricia Ann Shelton

Patricia Ann Shelton

Sep 9, 2025

Patricia Ann Shelton, 77, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. She was born on December 23, 1947, in Macon, Georgia. She lived a life filled with creativity, love, and devotion to her family. A gifted artist, she dedicated her life to creative pursuits, making a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to experience her work and...

Cydney McDonald Harrison Teipel

Cydney McDonald Harrison Teipel

Sep 8, 2025

Cydney McDonald Harrison Teipel passed away peacefully at age 59 September 8, 2025 in Macon, Georgia surrounded by loved ones and her precious pup Molly after a five- year journey with Alzheimer’s. Cydney was born on May 27,1966 in Macon, Georgia to Mr. and Mrs. James McDonald and would spend most of her years here with close friends and family....

L.O. "Duke" Rogero

L.O. "Duke" Rogero

Sep 8, 2025

L.O. “Duke” Rogero, 80, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, after an extended illness.

Son of the late Charles Joseph Rogero and Anna White Rogero, Duke was born in Macon on March 5, 1945. He attended Mercer University and the University of Georgia, and was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity.

Duke worked as a real estate...

Donna Lynn Kitchens

Donna Lynn Kitchens

Sep 4, 2025

Donna Lynn Kitchens, 78, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025. A memorial service will be held at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.

Donna was born in Macon on March 31, 1947, to the late Edwin and Kathleen Broach....

Harold W. Richland, Jr.

Harold W. Richland, Jr.

Sep 3, 2025

Harold W. Richland, Jr., 77, of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving wife and children on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 7, 2025, in the chapel of Hart’s Mortuary at the Cupola at 3:00 pm. Visitation will be held one hour before the service at 2:00 pm. Mr. Harold will...

Lewis Kenneth Hammond

Lewis Kenneth Hammond

Aug 31, 2025

Lewis Kenneth Hammond was born in Atlanta on February 26, 1931, the first live child of Hal Lewis Hammond and Monteen Graham Hammond; he died August 31, 2025. He attended Hapeville (GA) public schools, serving as editor of the Hapeville Hornet student newspaper under the direction of his mentor, Miss Melvina Wells. Kenneth attended the University of Georgia, graduating in...

Larry Day

Larry Day

Aug 31, 2025

Larry Day, 81, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, in the Chapel of Hart’s at the Cupola, with Andy Watson officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow the service at Riverside Cemetery.

Larry was born on...

Anna Dye Weeks

Anna Dye Weeks

Aug 28, 2025

Anna Dye Weeks, age 81 of Gray, GA, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025. She attended the School of Professional Nursing in Roanoke and was a nurse for all of her working years. She is survived by her former husband, Barry Weeks.

They have two children, Jennifer Roney (Edward) of Gray, GA and Stephen Weeks (Beth) of Florida. Grandchildren (Jennifer),...

Darenda Lunsford Crowe

Darenda Lunsford Crowe

Aug 28, 2025

Darenda Lunsford Crowe, 80, of Macon, Georgia, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, August 28, 2025. She passed in the hospital surrounded by family and friends. A visitation will be held from 5PM-7PM on Monday, September 1, 2025, at Hart’s at the Cupola. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at...

Phillip "Phil" Wayne Toole

Phillip "Phil" Wayne Toole

Aug 25, 2025

Phillip “Phil” Wayne Toole, 74, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025. He was born on August 2, 1951, to the late Samuel Frank Toole and Ethel Virginia Williamson Toole. A lifelong resident of Lizella, Georgia, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and he loved his 1973 Volkswagen Beetle.

Phil is survived by his nephew, Clay Burnette of Donaldsonville, Georgia;...

John James Cederstrom

John James Cederstrom

Aug 23, 2025

John James Cederstrom, 62, of Macon, Georgia, passed on August 23, 2025.

Son of the late Oscar Vernon Cederstrom and Betty Gladys Clark Cederstrom, John was born in Houston, Texas on December 23, 1962.

After graduating from Escambia High School, John continued his education, demonstrating both his commitment to law enforcement and his thirst for knowledge. He earned a Bachelor's degree in...

James Derry Burns, Jr.

James Derry Burns, Jr.

Aug 19, 2025

James Derry Burns, Jr., 75, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on August 19, 2025. The family will greet friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Hart’s at the Cupola. A memorial service will follow at 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, followed by a private burial at Riverside...

David Thomas Mitchell

David Thomas Mitchell

Aug 18, 2025

David Thomas Mitchell, 77, of Juliette, Georgia, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.

Mr. Mitchell was born in Macon, Georgia on March 13, 1948, to the late Thomas Jefferson...

Jack Shelton Giddings

Jack Shelton Giddings

Aug 15, 2025

Jack Shelton Giddings, age 87, of Macon, Georgia, died August 15th, 2025, at his residence. He is survived by five children: Robert Giddings, (Ms Jeff) Cheridee Vaessen, Lisa and Nicole Campbell and Kelly Bourque; two sisters, Caroline Tantillo and Mrs. Edith Blanton; ten grandkids; thirty great grandkids and 3 great great great grandkids. Born in Four Oaks, North Carolina. He...

Mary Elizabeth Humphries Balkcom Roberts

Mary Elizabeth Humphries Balkcom Roberts

Aug 12, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Humphries Balkcom Roberts, 83, of Gray, GA, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025, in her home. Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 pm, on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel, 307 Pecan Ln., Gray, Ga 31032, with a service at 2:00 pm. A gathering will be held at her home, 307 Morton Rd,...

Jan Powers

Jan Powers

Aug 12, 2025

Janet “Jan” Lynn Powers, 67, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. A visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Hart’s at the Cupola. Funeral services will be held at the Chapel of Hart’s at the Cupola on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM with Allan Hornbuckle...