Obituaries

James (Sonny) Clayton King

James (Sonny) Clayton King

James (Sonny) Clayton King

Nov. 11, 1940 - Dec. 27, 2024James (Sonny) Clayton King passed away Friday, December 27, 2024, unexpectedly at Piedmont Healthcare. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, in the chapel of Gray Memorial Chapel at 2:00 p.m.
Joyce Conn

Joyce Conn

Joyce Conn

Oct. 17, 1932 - Jan. 1, 2025Joyce Conn, affectionately known by her family as Sweet Mama, slipped away gently into God’s eternal love surrounded by her children bidding her a heavenly journey on Jan 1, 2025.
Arthur Neal DuLong

Arthur Neal DuLong

Arthur Neal DuLong

July 18, 1943 - Dec. 17, 2024Arthur Neal DuLong, age 81, of Hillsboro, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Autumn Lane HRC in Gray.He was born July 18, 1943, in Macon, Georgia.A Celebration of Life service will be held on January 11, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.
Andrew William “Andy” Caldwell

Andrew William “Andy” Caldwell

Andrew William “Andy” Caldwell

Feb. 15, 1970 - Dec. 26, 2024Andrew William “Andy” Caldwell, 54, of Jones County, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at a local hospital, surrounded by those he loved most.
Brenda Jacquline Avant

Brenda Jacquline Avant

Brenda Jacquline Avant

July 23, 1943 - Dec. 17, 2024Brenda Jacquline Avant, lovingly known as “Jacque,” passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024, at the age of 81.Born on July 23, 1943, Jacque grew up cherishing life’s simple joys and dedicated her life to making a difference in the lives of others.

Mary Elaine Robinson

Mary Elaine Robinson, age 78, of Jones County, Georgia, peacefully passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, after an extended illness.Born on August 10, 1946, in Dry Branch, Georgia, Mary Elaine was a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother who touched the lives of all who knew her.
Frank “Buddy” Millard Hawkins

Frank “Buddy” Millard Hawkins

Frank “Buddy” Millard Hawkins

March 14, 1961 - Dec. 1, 2024Frank “Buddy” Millard Hawkins, Jr., 63, of Haddock, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024. The family greeted friends for visitation to celebrate the life of Buddy on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
John Ralph Bell, Jr.

John Ralph Bell, Jr.

John Ralph Bell, Jr.

May 9, 1953 - Nov. 30, 2024It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of John Ralph Bell, Jr., age 71, of Jones County, Georgia, who departed this life on Saturday, November 30, 2024.
Joseph Kurt Mickulin

Joseph Kurt Mickulin

Joseph Kurt Mickulin

Nov. 6, 1967 - Nov. 26, 2024It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joseph Kurt Mickulin, age 57, of Jones County, Georgia, who departed this life on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.
Linda Gale Jennings

Linda Gale Jennings

Linda Gale Jennings

June 22, 1945 - Nov. 19, 2024Linda Gale Jennings, 79, of Gray, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024. A memorial service was held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel, with the Reverend Dr. Tommy Jordan officiating.