Obituaries

Kristie Jenia’ Mixon Vaughn

Kristie Jenia’ Mixon Vaughn

Kristie Jenia’ Mixon Vaughn

Kristie Jenia’ Mixon Vaughn, known affectionately as Kristie, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 1, 2023, in her hometown of Macon, Georgia. A funeral service was held Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel.

J. B. Upshaw

J.B. Upshaw, 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 27, 2023. Family will greet friends on Monday, July 31, 2023 beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Snow’s Funerals and Cremations at Macon Memorial Park until service time at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Wayne Lenderman will be officiating the celebration of life.
Paul John Milanek Jr.

Paul John Milanek Jr.

Paul John Milanek Jr.

Jan. 10, 1941 - July 26, 2023 Paul John Milanek, Jr., age 82, of Macon, GA, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2023. A memorial service was held Friday, July 28, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Inurnment was private at Riverside Cemetery.
Beverly Worsham Jones

Beverly Worsham Jones

Beverly Worsham Jones

Feb. 27, 1942 - July 11, 2023 Beverly Worsham Jones “MaMa” passed away on July 11, 2023. Beverly Worsham Jones was taken by her guardian angel’s hand to join her Lord and Savior in Heaven. She was a loving mother, and a Blessed MaMa to eight grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Geraldine “Gerri” Black Morgan Thomas

Geraldine “Gerri” Black Morgan Thomas

Geraldine “Gerri” Black Morgan Thomas

Feb. 18, 1936 - July 6, 2023 Geraldine “Gerri” Black Morgan Thomas was born February 18, 1936, to the late William and Maggie Black in Clinton-Jones County, Georgia. She gained her heavenly wings on July 6, 2023. Geraldine attended Jones County Public Schools.
Lt. Col. James (J. C.) Daniels

Lt. Col. James (J. C.) Daniels

Lt. Col. James (J. C.) Daniels

Nov. 3, 1932 - July 10, 2023 J.C., 90, was born on November 3, 1932, to Nadine Daniels and Emmett C. Daniels, in Dooly County, Georgia. He moved to Forsyth in 1946 and attended Mary Persons High School. He was a tool and die maker at Robins Air Force and retired after 42 years of service.
Dr. William “Bill” Alan Schobel, Sr.

Dr. William “Bill” Alan Schobel, Sr.

Dr. William “Bill” Alan Schobel, Sr.

Dr. William “Bill” Alan Schobel, Sr., 87, of Macon, Georgia, passed away peacefully on July 13,2023. Thefamily will greet friends Sunday, July 23, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones CountyChapel.

Francis Lamar Balkcom Jr.

Dec. 19, 1948 - June 29, 2023 Francis Lamar Balkcom, Jr., of Twiggs County, GA, passed away on June 29, 2023, in his hometown of Macon, Georgia. The family greeted friends Sunday, July 2, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel.

Penny Wade Holt

July 8, 2023 A celebration of the life of Mrs. Penny Wade Holt, age 72, will be conducted Saturday, July 15, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Williams Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Glover officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday, from 10:30 am until the service hour.
Kathy Jane King Chapman

Kathy Jane King Chapman

Kathy Jane King Chapman

February 13, 1951 - July 4, 2023 Kathy Jane King Chapman, 72, of Brunswick, Georgia, went to her heavenly home on July 4, 2023. She was born in Macon, Georgia. Kathy had retired after a long and productive career with the U. S.