Margaret (Margie) English McLeod

Nov. 17, 1925 - Jan. 3, 2026Margaret (Margie) English McLeod passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, Jan. 3, 2026, at Piedmont Macon Medical Hospital. A memorial service was held at Gray Memorial Chapel, 4378 Gray Highway, Gray, Georgia on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.

Marjorie Ruth Greene

April 28, 1964 - Jan. 1, 2026Marjorie Ruth Greene, age 61, passed away peacefully on Jan. 1, 2026. Born on April 28, 1964, Margie lived a life marked by compassion, curiosity, and a deep love for learning and people. A visitation for family and friends was held Sunday afternoon, Jan.

Linda Pearl Gage

March 28, 1957 - Jan. 13, 2026Linda Pearl Gage, born on March 28, 1957, passed away peacefully on Jan. 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.Linda was a kindhearted, funny, and loving woman whose warmth touched everyone she met.

Martha Ann Willis Burgamy

May 30, 1947 - Jan. 4, 2025Martha Ann Willis Burgamy passed away Sunday, Jan. 4, 2025, at Piedmont Augusta Hospital following a brief illness. A visitation for family and friends was held Thursday evening, Jan. 8, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Gray Memorial Chapel.

Ms. Geneva Brooks Reid

April 24, 1931 - Jan. 17, 2026Funeral services for Ms. Geneva Brooks Reid were held Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Higgs Funeral Home in Soperton. Burial was in Westview Cemetery. Reverend Gilbert Posey officiated. Ms. Geneva died Saturday, Jan.

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.

John William Anderson II

March 19, 1958 - Jan. 9, 2026John William Anderson II passed away Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital peacefully surrounded by his loving family. A celebration of life for John will be held at a later date.

Dr. Kay E. Kelly

May 25, 1940 - Jan. 11, 2026Kay Elizabeth Kelly, 85, passed away unexpectedly following a brief illness on Jan. 11, 2026.Kay grew up in Cross Keys, working with her parents at Kelly’s Groceries. She spent hours riding her bike and delivering groceries throughout the East Macon community.

Mark Allen Smith

Jan. 5, 2026Mark Allen Smith passed away Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. A graveside service was held Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at New Hope Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Plentitude Church Road, Gray, Georgia at 10:00 a.m. with Jim Grantham officiating.

Charles Wallace Sheffield Sr.

Jan. 26, 1941 - Dec. 26, 2025Charles Wallace Sheffield Sr. passed away Friday morning, Dec.26, 2025, at Zebulon Park Health and Rehabilitation, Macon, Georgia surrounded by his loving family. A graveside visitation at 2:00 p.m. was followed by a service at 3:00 p.m.Sunday, Dec.