Steve Allen Wise Sr.

Steve Allen Wise Sr. passed away Thursday evening, March 2, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at Atrium Navicent Health after a brief illness. A visitation was held Monday, March 6, 2023, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Gray Memorial Chapel, 4378 Gray Highway, Gray, Georgia 31032.

Robyn Allyce Watts

Robyn Allyce Watts passed away Saturday evening, Feb. 25, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her loving family and friends. A visitation for family and friends was held Monday evening, Feb. 27, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Gray Memorial Chapel, 4378 Gray Highway.

James “Jimmy” Abbott Stinson

James “Jimmy” Abbott Stinson, Sr., 85, of Gray, GA, passed away Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023. Funeral services were held at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel, at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 3, 2023, with the Reverend Steve Johnson officiating. The family greeted friends one hour prior to the service.

The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

Susan Collins is the local veteran of the week. She served in the U.S. Marine Corps, doing her basic training at Parris Island, S.C. Then she was sent to Florida for communications and intelligence training. Her first assignment was Guam, then Cuba; her final assignment was Spain.

This Week In the Word

Pastor & Mrs. Joe L. Ridley Seeking God The hand of our God is upon all them for good that seek him; but his power and his wrath is against all them that forsake him. Ezra 8:22 The LORD is with you while you are with Him.

George Randall “Randy” Bates

March 2, 2023 George Randall “Randy” Bates, 73, of Haddock, GA, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023. A funeral service was held Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel with the Reverend Josh Gale officiating.

Mary Sue Miles

March 1, 2023 Mary Sue Miles, 85, of Macon, GA, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023. A graveside service was held Saturday, March 4, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Evergreen Baptist Church Cemetery in Cobbtown with the Reverend Doug Rainwater officiating.

Mary Carolyn Tyner Holder

Mary Carolyn Tyner Holder passed away Sunday morning, Feb. 5, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at Atrium Navicent Health. Services for Mary will be held at a later date for family and friends. Born on Jan. 18, 1945, in Savannah, Georgia to the late Benjamin Franklin Tyner and Mary Jo Lipford.

Brett Charles Cummings

Brett Charles Cummings, 60, passed away Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, at his residence. Services were held Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Burial was in the church cemetery. Rev. Dwayne Bedingfield officiated. Mr. Cummings was raised in Loami, Illinois.

Francis Michael (Mike) Pace

Francis Michael (Mike) Pace passed away Wednesday morning, Feb. 8, 2023, unexpectedly at his residence. A visitation was held on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. at Gray Memorial Chapel with a memorial service following at 5:00 p.m. in the chapel. The service was officiated by Shane Lazenby.