Ruby Irene Hatcher Jacobs

Ruby Irene Hatcher Jacobs was born Aug. 5, 1945, in Hawkinsville, GA, to Edmund Chesterfield Hatcher and Evelyn Rebecca Burris Hatcher and passed away Sept. 4, 2022. She lived in Macon, GA, most of her life.

Michael Grover Massengale

Michael Grover Massengale, 69, of Princess Ann Drive, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, at his residence. Memorial services were held at 6:00pm, Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, at Gray Memorial Chapel in Gray. Mr. Massengale was born July 6, 1953, in Macon and had lived in middle Georgia his entire life.

Jerry Clayton “Clay” “Cooter” Etheridge

Jerry Clayton “Clay” “Cooter” Etheridge, 57, of Jay’s Place, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, at a local hospital. Services were held at 1:00pm, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Gray Memorial Chapel in Gray. Mr.

Mackey Lamar “M. L.” Clark

Mackey Lamar “M.L.” Clark, Jr. 94, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022 surrounded by his family. A celebration of his life was held on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home. The family greeted friends from 1:00 p.m.

Cary E. Parker

Cary E. Parker, 73, of Macon, GA, passed away Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. The funeral service was held Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel with the Reverend David Dawson officiating. The family greeted friends from 3:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. prior to the service.

Leon Harlan “Uncle Pee-Wee” Goulet or “Bumpa”

Leon Harlan “Uncle Pee-Wee” Goulet or “Bumpa,”, 83, passed away Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, at his residence. Memorial services will be announced at a later date by the family. Mr. Goulet was born July 3, 1939, in Brockton, Massachusetts, and had lived in Jones County for the late seventeen years.

Billy Wayne “Papa” Lawler

Billy Wayne “Papa” Lawler, 78, of Doe Court, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. The family greeted friends from 10:30 am to 11:00 am, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at Gray Memorial Chapel in Gray.

Aubrey Gene Miller

Aubrey Gene Miller, 85, of Gray, GA, passed away Monday, Aug. 29, 2022. A funeral service was held Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. Hart’s Mortuary at Jones County Chapel with the Reverend Andy Carter officiating. The family greeted friends from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. before the service.

Andrew Leroy “Andy” Gay

Andrew Leroy “Andy” Gay, 83, of Creekside Drive, Gray, GA, passed away Aug. 28, 2022, after an extended illness. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.

Dawn Etheridge

Dawn Etheridge, age 62, passed away on Aug. 17, 2022, following a two-year battle with colon cancer. A private service was held at the family cemetery in north Jones County. Mrs. Etheridge was the daughter of the late Dr. Milton H. (DVM) and Joyce Hatcher.