Frankie A. Kitchens

July 10, 1936 - July 20, 2026Frankie A. Kitchens, 90, of Jones County, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel, with the Reverend Butch Mullis officiating.

Amanda Lynn Beard

Nov. 1, 1986 - July 12, 2026Amanda Lynn Beard, age 39, of Gray, GA, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Born on November 1, 1986, Amanda lived life on her own terms and left a lasting impression on everyone she met.Amanda’s greatest accomplishment and pride was being a mother.

Leonard Howard Crane Sr.

Aug. 12, 1942 - July 9, 2026Last week, family and friends gathered at Cox Funeral Home in Manchester, GA to celebrate the home going of Leonard Howard Crane, Sr. of Warm Springs, GA.

Terry Neal Nation

Aug. 30, 1953 - July 11, 2026Terry Neal Nation, 73, of Jones County, GA, passed away, Saturday, July 11, 2026. Services will be private. Terry was born August 30, 1953, in Oklahoma City, OK to the late Paul Nation and the late Ruby Haynes Nation.

Janis King Schoenbeck

Dec. 17, 1961 - July 11, 2026Janis King Schoenbeck, 64, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026.Janis was born on December 17, 1961, to the late James and Glenda King. She graduated from Southwest High School in 1979 where she was on the cheerleading squad.

Jack Bass

Aug. 2, 1941 - July 5, 2026Jack Bass, 84, of Gray, passed away, Sunday, July 5, 2026, and has now been reunited with his Lord and Savior.A memorial service was held at 11:00 a.m.

Shirley Ann Burnette Beck

June 10, 1935 - June 30, 2026Shirley Ann Burnette Beck, 91, of Gray, passed away, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m.Friday, July 3, 2026, at Hart’s Mortuary Jones County Chapel, 307 Pecan Lane, Gray, GA, with Dr.Tommy Jordan officiating.

Bobby “Bob” Earl Belcher

Oct. 3, 1932 - July 4, 2026On July 4, 2026, Bobby “Bob” Earl Belcher, a loving husband, and devoted father of three, passed away peacefully at Pine Pointe Hospice at the age of 93, following a prolonged battle with cancer.Bob was born on October 3, 1932, in Brooklet, GA, to John and Ada Belcher.

This Week In the Word

Pastor & Mrs. Joe L. RidleyObedienceFor verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.

Peggy Moore Burgess Brennaman

October 25, 1937 - June 25, 2026Peggy Moore Burgess Brennaman, 88, passed away at Autumn Lane Health and Rehabilitation on Thursday, June 25, 2026. A memorial service will be held at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel on Monday, June 29, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.