Connie Fay Meeks

July 2, 2023 Connie Fay Meeks, 80, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023. A Celebration of her life was held on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Snow’s @ Macon Memorial Park. The family greeted friends beginning at 1:00 p.m. Burial followed in Macon Memorial Park Cemetery.

Coleman “Coley” Bassett Lovejoy, Jr.

Aug. 22, 1947 - July 8, 2023 Coleman “Coley’’ Bassett Lovejoy, Jr., 75, of Madison, GA passed away July 8, 2023. He was the son of the late Coleman B. Lovejoy, Sr. and Margaret Sams Lovejoy. Coley was born August 22, 1947, in Macon, GA.

Dollie White Abney Jones

Sept. 29, 1931 - July 2, 2023 Dollie White Abney Jones, of Gray, GA, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023, at the age of 91. The family greeted friends Thursday, July 6, 2023, from 6-8 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel.

Timothy Harold Marchman

April 24, 1955 - June 28, 2023 Timothy Harold Marchman of Gray, GA, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 28, 2023. A funeral service was held Sunday, July 2, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel with the Reverend Christopher Peavy officiating.

Terry Herrington

April 16, 1949 - June 24, 2023 Terry Herrington passed away Saturday morning, June 24, 2023, at his residence. A private service will be planned at a later date for family. Terry was born on April 16, 1949, to the late Ephram Patrick Herrington and Neva Britt Bryant.

Andrew Clemons Jr.

Feb. 9, 1951 - June 24, 2023 Andrew Clemons Jr. passed away Saturday morning, June 24, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Burial was Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Andersonville National Cemetery, 496 Cemetery Road, Andersonville, Georgia 31711 at 2:00 p.m. The Rev. Greg Thompson officiated.

Real Life

–George Sheffield “It is finished.” (Jn 19:30) Juneteenth remembers the emancipation of the slaves that was proclaimed by President Lincoln on January 1, 1863. But we have an even greater emancipation than that--the emancipation from the slavery of sin and death.

Curtis Eugene Towles

Curtis Eugene Towles passed away Tuesday evening, June 13, 2023 after a brief illness at Piedmont Hospital. A Celebration of Life was held Monday, June 19, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., at Real Life Church, 2491 Gray Highway, Macon.

Bobby Avery Jr.

Bobby Avery Jr., passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023, from injuries sustained in a farm accident. A service of remembrance was held Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. at Gray Memorial Chapel, 4378 Gray Highway. A visitation for family and friends followed at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Maxi Threatt officiated.

Rita W. Haynes

Mrs. Rita W. Haynes, 81, of Gray, Georgia, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023. Funeral services were held on Monday, June 19, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., at Bradley Baptist Church, in Gray, with the Reverend Steve Johnson officiating. The family greeted friends immediately following the service.