Obituaries

Chester Mercer

Chester Mercer

Chester Mercer

Feb. 8, 2025Chester Mercer, 79, of Gray, Georgia, passed away February 8, 2025. Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m.Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Haddock Baptist Church, with Dr. Ron McClung officiating. The family greeted friends one hour prior to the service in the church.
Vickie Jane Bledsoe

Vickie Jane Bledsoe

Vickie Jane Bledsoe

Feb. 8, 2025With hearts both heavy with sorrow and grateful for a life well-lived, we share the passing of Vickie Jane Bledsoe, who departed this world peacefully on Saturday, February 8, 2025, surrounded by the love of her cherished family.A Celebration of Life was held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday,...
Randall “Randy” Carl Welch

Randall “Randy” Carl Welch

Randall “Randy” Carl Welch

Jan. 16, 1966 - Feb. 3, 2025Randall “Randy” Carl Welch, age 59, of Jones County, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, February 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife and children.Born on January 16, 1966, in Warner Robins, Georgia, Randy was known for his sharp analytical mind,...
Russell Sean Waters

Russell Sean Waters

Russell Sean Waters

Feb. 16, 1975 - Jan. 31, 2025It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Russell Sean Waters on Friday, January 31, 2025, in Sardis, Georgia.
Ann Paulette Stephens

Ann Paulette Stephens

Ann Paulette Stephens

Nov. 23, 1951 - Jan. 28, 2025Ann Paulette Stephens, 73, of Jones County, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Atrium Health Navicent in Macon.
Harolene Murray Willis

Harolene Murray Willis

Harolene Murray Willis

Feb. 6, 1944 - Jan. 27, 2025Harolene Murray Willis, 80, of Gray, Georgia, passed away on January 27, 2025.
James Patrick “Jim” Dooley

James Patrick “Jim” Dooley

James Patrick “Jim” Dooley

Feb. 9, 1944 - Jan. 12, 2024James Patrick “Jim” Dooley, age 80, of Jones County, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12th, 2025, at the Georgia War Veterans Home.
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.
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.
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.