June Avera, 90, of Macon passed away February 22, 2021. A private graveside will be at Macon Memorial Park with the Reverend Jackson Kappenmann officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Sonrise Ministries, 3378 Gray Highway, Gray, GA. 31032. June was born June 14, 1930 to the late Leonard and Ruby Avera. She is survived by her son, Ken Kappenmann (Mary Ann); daughter, Donna Joyce (Dennis); grandchildren, Reverend Jackson Kappenmann, Elise Joyce, James Joyce and Shaun Joyce;...

Aiden Benjamin "Tank", 10, died peacefully at his home in Warner Robins, Georgia, on February 20, 2021. A visitation will be Wednesday, February 24, 2021 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, at the Barn at Sardis Heard. Aiden was born on May 25, 2010. His parents were Linda and Randall Rozier. Although he didn't live many years on earth, he touched the hearts of everyone he met. Osteosarcoma took his earthly body, but his fun-loving soul will forever be in the hearts of all who...

James Baker, 90, of Byron, passed away February 11, 2021.  A graveside service will be Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Magnolia Park Cemetery in Warner Robins with the Reverend Brian Cameron officiating. The family will greet friends Monday, February 15, 2021 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. at Sardis Heard. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in James’ honor to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, https://www.stjude.org/donate. James was born April 5, 1930 in...

Randy Fish, 62, of Macon, died Thursday, February 4, 2021. A memorial service will be held Monday, February 8, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Sardis-Heard Funeral and Cremation Center with the Reverend Tim Long officiating.  The family will greet friends following the service.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pine Pointe Hospice, 777 Hemlock Street, #78, Macon GA 31201or All About Animals, 101 Riverside Dr., Macon GA 31201. Mr. Fish’s first love was his...

Donna Jean Holmes, 72, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at Savannah Memorial Hospital.  Funeral services will be held at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.  The family will receive friends and family from 4:00pm-4:30pm with the service following at 4:30pm.  Services will be officiated by Pastor Mark Hudgins.  Donna was born in Macon, GA on February 1, 1949.  She was married to the love of her life, Frank Holmes,...

Charles Albert “Chuck” Stegall, USAF TSgt retired, 71, of Warner Robins passed away on January 25, 2021.  Graveside services will be held on January 30, 2021, at 1:00PM with the Reverend John Haney officiating at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 7070 Houston Road, Macon, Georgia 31216.  Chuck was born August 6, 1949, to the late William Cook Stegall and Theresa Barthle Stegall. He is survived by his...

Steven “Mark” Coley, 59, of Macon, died Sunday, January 24, 2021.  A memorial service will be held Sunday, January 31, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Sardis-Heard Funeral and Cremation Center Barn with the Reverend Rusty Smith officiating. The service will be livestreamed on Hart's Facebook page.  The family will greet friends following the service until 5:00 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to local charity, Street to Success, 300...

Richard Price, 77, from Macon, Georgia, has passed away on January 20, 2021. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He loved children and they loved him. The church children affectionately called him “candyman” because he always had a pocketful of candy for them. He coached little league baseball for many years and had such an impact on his young players that many of them still ask about him today.  He loved his job at UPS and retired after 28...

George F. Neilson, Jr., 65, of Macon, passed away on January 19, 2021, at his residence after a long, extended illness with cancer.  He was born on January 25, 1955, in New York, New York, to the late George, Sr. and Eugenia Neilson.  Visitation will be Thursday, January 21, 2021 from 5:00-7:00PM at the residence, 165 Timber Ridge Drive, Macon, Georgia 31216.  Funeral services will be private. George was a veteran of the United States Navy.  He worked at Brown and...

Willie Bell Miller, 81, from Perry, Georgia was called home, Thursday, January 14, 2021.   When Ms. Miller accepted "Jesus Christ" in her life, she "Never Looked Back". She spent her whole adult life in a Relationship with "Jesus Christ" pursuing and accomplishing "His Will", she kept her "Eyes" on the "Prize".   She was a Pastor, a Preacher, a Teacher, an Evangelist, a Disciple, a Prophet and a "Prayer...