Joanne Scott Gardner

Jan. 2, 2024 Joanne Marilyn Scott “Mee Mee” “Nana” Gardner, of Jones County, passed away on Jan. 2, 2024, after enjoying 89 years of life with her close family. Joanne was married to the love of her life, Victor Lee Gardner, for 68 years before he passed just two weeks earlier.

R.E. “Rip” Roberts

Jan. 3, 2024 Mr. R.E. “Rip” Roberts, 92, of Jones County, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. Funeral services were at Hart’s Mortuary Jones County Chapel, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, at 3:00PM, with the Reverend John Haney and the Reverend Jason Dillard officiating.

Andrew Frank Stevens

Andrew Frank Stevens was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Lois and Frank Stevens in 1953. The youngest of Frank’s six children, Andrew’s siblings were Ray, Roger, Robert, Paul, and Leslie. When Andrew was nine, the family moved to Macon, Georgia.

William Lester “Bill” Hodges Jr.

Mr. William Lester “Bill” Hodges, Jr., 76, of Gray, passed away Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. Funeral services were at Hart’s Mortuary Jones County Chapel, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, at 11:00AM, with the Reverend Gary Thomas officiating.

Victor Lee “Pa” Gardner

Dec. 19, 2023 Mr. Victor Lee “Pa” Gardner, of Jones County, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, after fully enjoying 92 years of life. Vic was married to the love of his life, Joanne Scott Gardner, for 68 years.

Rodney Wayne Jackson

Dec. 17, 2023 Mr. Rodney Wayne Jackson, 69, of Round Oak, passed away Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. Graveside funeral services were at Sunshine Church Cemetery, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at 11:00AM, with the Reverend Darrell Burns and Dr. Greg Thompson officiating.

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.