Obituaries

Martha Elizabeth Walston

Martha Elizabeth Walston

Martha Elizabeth Walston

Jan. 16, 2025Martha Elizabeth Walston, 65, of Gray, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, January 16, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family at Atrium Health Navicent. Martha’s passing marks the end of a remarkable life filled with love, generosity, and pioneering achievements.
Gloria Wilson Duffell

Gloria Wilson Duffell

Gloria Wilson Duffell

Oct. 10, 1940 - Jan. 22, 2025Gloria Wilson Duffell, 84, of Gray, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. The family met friends from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., Monday, January 27, 2025, at Snow’s at Macon Memorial Park. A celebration of her life followed at 1:00 p.m.
Sam Carroll Kelly

Sam Carroll Kelly

Sam Carroll Kelly

Jan. 25, 1932 - Jan. 21, 2025Sam Carroll Kelly, 92, passed away peacefully at home on his Jones County Farm on January 21, 2025. He was born on this same home place on January 25, 1932.Sam attended grade school at Griswoldville, where his mother was a beloved teacher.
Shirley Edna Parker Cooper

Shirley Edna Parker Cooper

Shirley Edna Parker Cooper

Sept. 27, 1939 - Jan. 18, 2025Shirley Edna Parker Cooper, 85, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday morning, January 18, 2025, with her precious loving dachshund Sir Winston laying by her side.
Robert Grady “Bobby” Clarke, Jr.

Robert Grady “Bobby” Clarke, Jr.

Robert Grady “Bobby” Clarke, Jr.

Aug. 12, 1953 - Jan. 16, 2025Robert Grady “Bobby” Clarke, Jr., age 71, of Jones County, Georgia, went home to Heaven on Thursday, January 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at his home.

Robert Arthur Wharton

Aug. 22, 1965 - Dec. 30, 2024Robert Arthur Wharton, age 59, of Jones County, Georgia, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024. Born on August 22, 1965, in Miami, Florida, Robert was a man of kindness, generosity, and a love for life’s simple pleasures.
Stephen “Steve” Wayne Garey

Stephen “Steve” Wayne Garey

Stephen “Steve” Wayne Garey

Jan. 8, 1952 - Dec. 28, 2024Stephen “Steve” Wayne Garey, age 72, born on January 8, 1952, in Macon, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at his residence in Wewahitchka, Florida, where he had called home since 2014.
Joyce M. Vaughan

Joyce M. Vaughan

Joyce M. Vaughan

April 28, 1936 - Dec. 28, 2024Joyce M. Vaughan passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Lynn Haven Rehabilitation. A celebration of life was held Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Gray Memorial Chapel at 2:00 p.m. with a visitation for family and friend’s one hour prior to the service.
Robert Alan (Bob) Schwartz

Robert Alan (Bob) Schwartz

Robert Alan (Bob) Schwartz

Sept. 20, 1955 - Jan. 3, 2025Robert Alan (“Bob”) Schwartz, of Gray, Georgia, passed away at home on January 3, 2025.He was 69. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.
Bobby Coleson Honeycutt

Bobby Coleson Honeycutt

Bobby Coleson Honeycutt

Feb. 10, 1937 - Dec. 28, 2024Bobby Coleson Honeycutt passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024, following a brief illness. Bob was born on February 10, 1937, in Glenwood, Georgia, to the late Walter Erastus Honeycutt and Mabel Carter.