Elaine Edra Perkins

Dec. 21, 1959 - Jan. 25, 2026Elaine Edra Perkins passed away Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, at Atrium Navicent Health following a lengthy illness. She was a life-long resident of Macon, GA.A celebration of life for Elaine was held Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at Bradley Baptist Church in Gray, GA, at 3:00 p.m.

Crystal Cheree Thomas Elkins

Feb. 13, 1980 - Jan. 24, 2026Crystal Cheree Thomas Elkins passed away Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026.A memorial service was held Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Gray Memorial Chapel, 4378 Gray Highway, Gray, GA 31032 with a visitation for family and friends one hour prior to the service.

Johnny Taylor Allen Jr.

Sept. 29, 1946 - Jan. 14, 2026Johnny Taylor Allen Jr. passed away Jan. 14, 2026, at Pine Pointe Hospice surrounded by his loving daughters. A Memorial Service to honor Johnny was held Saturday, Jan.17, 2026, at 11 a.m. with a visitation for family and friends one hour prior to the service. Rev.

Doris Haulsee Rowland

June 13, 1943 - Jan. 19, 2026Doris Haulsee Rowland passed away at her home Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. A celebration of life for Doris will be held at a later date for her family and close friends.Doris was born on June 13, 1943, in Wytheville, Virginia, to the late Aubrey Ray and Treva Boyer Haulsee.

Clyde L. Irons

April 24, 1926 - Jan. 18, 2026Clyde L. Irons passed away Sunday evening, Jan.18, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. A celebration of life was held Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, at Bethlehem Baptist Church, County Line Road, Gordon, Georgia 31031.

Paul Mitchell Butts

Oct. 2, 1934 - Jan. 21, 2026Paul Mitchell Butts passed away Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at Westbury Medical Rehabilitation, Jackson, GA, after a brief illness. A memorial service for Paul will be Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, at 11 a.m.

Wade Harrison Tyler

March 12, 1956 - Jan. 20, 2026Wade Harrison Tyler passed away at his home following a lengthy illness. By his side was his loving family with care and comfort. A gathering for family and friends was held Friday evening, Jan. 23, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Dekar Mobley Briggs Jr.

June 9, 2010 - Jan. 11, 2026Dekar Mobley Briggs Jr., age 15, transitioned on Jan. 11, 2026, in Macon, Georgia.He was born on June 9, 2010, in Tallahassee, Florida, to Dekar Briggs Sr. and Krystle Briggs.Dekar Jr.

Samuel Edwin Williams

July 5, 1941 - Jan. 13, 2026Samuel Edwin Williams, 84, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Jan. 13, 2026. Edwin was born July 5, 1941, in Carnesville, Georgia, to the late Samuel and Eddie Lee Williams of Haddock, Georgia.

April Renee Orr

April 4, 1975 - Jan. 4, 2026April Renee Orr passed away Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at Grady Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia surrounded by her loving family. A celebration of life was held Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at Gray Memorial Chapel at 5:00 p.m.