Marcia B. Rowland

Aug. 24, 1946 - Dec. 12, 2023 Marcia B. Rowland, born on August 24, 1946, in Kress, Texas, transitioned peacefully to eternal rest on December 12, 2023, in Macon, Georgia.

Brandon Eugene Knight

March 18, 1981 - Dec. 9, 2023 Mr. Brandon Eugene Knight, 42, of Macon, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023. A memorial service was held at Hart’s Jones County Chapel, Friday, December 15, 2023, at 3:00PM with the Reverend Clint Jones officiating.

Charlotte Fearn Spears Lord

June 23, 1940 - Dec. 2, 2023 Charlotte Fearn (Spears) Lord of Dublin died December 2, 2023. Born in Laurens County, June 23, 1940. Fearn was preceded in death by her husband, James Guyton Lord, and her parents, Horace Franklin Spears and Agnes V. (Pierce) Spears of Nickelsville.

Ralph Deas Crumbley

April 28, 1931 - Dec. 8, 2023 Ralph Deas Crumbley age 92, passed away Friday, December 8, 2023. Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 11th at Haddock Baptist Church with Dr. Ron McClung officiating. Burial followed at West View Cemetery. Mr.

John Paul (J. P.) Adams

Dec. 5, 2023 John Paul “JP” Adams, 62, of Jones County, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Funeral services were at Hart’s Mortuary Jones County Chapel, Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 11:00AM, with the Reverend Steve Johnson officiating. Interment at Cedar Ridge Cemetery followed the service.

Obituary Policy

The Jones County News publishes obituaries for a small fee. The notices here are provided by families and funeral homes. Send information to obits@jcnews.com. Call 478-- 986-3929 or visit www.msgrnews.com for more information.

Betty Jo Hinton Bowden

Feb. 16, 1937 - Dec. 3, 2023 Betty Jo Hinton Bowden, a cherished resident of Jones County, Georgia, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family on December 3, 2023. She was born on February 16, 1937, in Reynolds, Georgia.

James A. “Jimmy” Griffin Sr.

Oct. 26, 1945 - Nov. 16, 2023 James A. “Jimmy” Griffin, Sr., of Gray, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on November 16, 2023, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on October 26, 1945, in Macon, Georgia, to the late Arthur and Mildred Griffin.

Billie Marie “Cherrie” Ard

Nov. 21, 2023 Mrs. Billie Marie “Cherrie” Ard, 90, of Gray, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023, surrounded by her family. Funeral services were held at Real Life Church, Sunday, November 26, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., with the Reverends Bo Turner, Robert Webb Sr., and Gary Lamb officiating.

William Randall “Randy” Murphy

Sept. 7, 1949 - Nov. 21, 2023 William Randall “Randy” Murphy, a beloved resident of Gray, Georgia, was born on September 7, 1949, and peacefully passed away on November 21, 2023. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and a passion for life that touched the hearts of all who knew him.