Obituaries

Karen Stirk Lentz

Karen Stirk Lentz

Karen Stirk Lentz

Jan. 17, 1966 - March 19, 2025Karen Stirk Lentz, 59, of Jones County, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
Harvey Everett Dover Jr.

Harvey Everett Dover Jr.

Harvey Everett Dover Jr.

July 4, 1946 - March 18, 2025Harvey Everett Dover Jr., passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Emma Jean Banks Thompson

June 10, 1939 - March 21, 2025Emma Jean Banks Thompson, age 85, of Gray, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, at Atrium Health Navicent Hospital in Macon, Georgia.Jean Thompson was born on June 10, 1939, in Monroe, Georgia to the late Jimmy Lee Banks and Drue Willie Starrett Banks.
Nina Lynn Bryan

Nina Lynn Bryan

Nina Lynn Bryan

Oct. 24, 1976 - March 11, 2025Nina Lynn Bryan, 48, of Musella, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Atrium Navicent Health following a brief illness. Her family and loved ones are deeply saddened by her untimely passing.
Marvin Delaine Mathis

Marvin Delaine Mathis

Marvin Delaine Mathis

July 11, 1943 - March 15, 2025Marvin Delaine Mathis, age 81, died peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2025.
Michael “Mike” David Liles

Michael “Mike” David Liles

Michael “Mike” David Liles

March 8, 1968 - March 17, 2025Michael “Mike” David Liles passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, at his residence. A graveside service was held on Friday, March 21, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Cedar Ridge Cemetery, Greene Settlement Road, Gray, Georgia.

Ralph “Larry” Avant

Dec. 20, 1940 - March 2, 2025Ralph “Larry” Avant, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at his residence on March 2, 2025.
Jeanine King

Jeanine King

Jeanine King

March 9, 2025Jeanine King, 58, passed away unexpectedly on March 9, 2025. A Memorial Service and Celebration of Her Life was held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 14, 2025, in the chapel of Monroe County Memorial Chapel. The family greeted friends one hour prior to the service.
Gail Elaine Greene Morris

Gail Elaine Greene Morris

Gail Elaine Greene Morris

Nov. 11, 1970 - March 4, 2025Gail Elaine Greene Morris passed away at a local hospital on March 4, 2025, after a debilitating battle with hereditary Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy which developed at age 32.
Jessie Lee McMillan

Jessie Lee McMillan

Jessie Lee McMillan

Aug. 1, 1952 - March 3, 2025Jessie Lee McMillan, age 72, of Macon, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Atrium Macon Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was a beloved father, PA, brother and uncle.