Danny “Bug” Roger Hite

Aug. 15, 1957 - July 11, 2024Danny “Bug” Roger Hite, age 66, of Gray, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 2024.Born on August 15, 1957, in Louisville, Kentucky, Danny was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend.A Celebration of Life was held on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 2:00 p.

Billy Wayne Taylor, Sr.

March 10, 1935 - July 14, 2024Billy Wayne Taylor, Sr. of Macon, GA, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, July 14, 2024, following a brief illness. A graveside service was held at 10:00 am on Tuesday July 16, at Snow Hill Cemetery in Ivey, GA. Visitation followed the service.

Mary Laverne “Ma” Adams

July 12, 2024Mary Laverne “Ma” Adams, 98, of Gray, passed away July 12, 2024, at her home on Greene Settlement Road, her little piece of heaven on earth.Funeral services were at Hart’s Mortuary Jones County Chapel, Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 11:00A.M. with the Reverend Trent Williams officiating.

Juan Jesus “JJ” Fernandez

Dec. 22, 1934 - June 29, 2024Juan Jesus (JJ) Fernandez passed away peacefully, Saturday morning, June 29, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at Lynn Haven Health and Rehabilitation.A Memorial Service was held at Townsend Brothers Funeral Home, Dublin Georgia on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at 11:00 a.

Carolyn Valentine Gay

Jan. 6, 1942 - June 29, 2024Carolyn Valentine Gay, 82, passed away June 29, 2024. A memorial service was held Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel with Pastor Sam Loyd officiating. The family greeted friends one hour prior to the service.

Blake Hamilton Lyons

Aug. 15, 1965 - June 25, 2024Blake Hamilton Lyons, also known as “Chip,” was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, coach, teammate, mentor and friend.He passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, June 25, 2024, following a short, but brave fight against colon cancer.

Willie Frank Smith Sr.

April 15, 1937 - June 21, 2024Willie Frank Smith Sr., age 87, of Milledgeville, GA, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2024, to be with his Lord and Savior. Frank was born on April 15, 1937, in Douglas, Georgia, to the late Morris Smith and Myrtice Fulford Beasley.

Sarah Frances Dooley

June 22, 1941 - June 23, 2024Sarah Frances Dooley, age 83, of Jones County passed away peacefully at home on June 23, 2024.Born on June 22, 1941, in Laurens, SC, Sarah lived a life full of love, dedication, and service to others.

Linda Gail “Ahme” Garoffolo

April 4, 1949 - June 19, 2024Linda Gail “Ahme” Garoffolo, age 75, of Gray, GA, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Born on April 4, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, Linda embraced life with a vibrant spirit and a heart full of love and kindness.

Dennis “Wayne” Hagood

June 12, 2024Dennis “Wayne” Hagood, 77, of Jones County, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Funeral services were held at Hart’s Mortuary Jones County Chapel, Saturday, June 22, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. with Dr. Ron McClung officiating.Private interment was at Elam Memorial Gardens.