David Carmack Henry, 24, of Byron, died Saturday, May 8, 2021.  A memorial service will be held Friday, May 14, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home and Cremation Center.  The family will greet friends following the service until 8:00 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. David was born and raised in Warner Robins, Georgia.  He had a passion for...

Julian “Jr” Archer, 69, of Macon, died Tuesday, April 27, 2021.  Private services will be held for immediate family. Junior is survived by his wife, Lisa Archer of Macon; 6 daughters; 12 grandchildren; sister, Gloria Blankenship; brother-in-law, Ricky Adams; and his life-long friends, Ricky and Connie Baker.  Junior was affectionately known as June Bug to his twelve grandchildren. He loved spending time outdoors and being with his family. His grandchildren cherish the...

Jolie Anne Martin, 61, of Pineview, Georgia, passed away in her home on Monday, April 26, 2021.  A private viewing will be held for immediate family members.  The family will greet friends for a visitation from 6:00 to 8:00p.m. on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.   Jolie was was born on January 22, 1960, in Bremen, Georgia...

Jimmie Evelyn Harper, 78, of Macon, died Wednesday, April 21, 2021.  Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home and Cremation Center with the Reverend Mark Grinsted officiating.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  Graveside service will be held at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to donor’s favorite charity. Daughter of the late James Wilkinson and...

Ryan Michael Earwood, 36, of Macon, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021. A simple memorial visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00pm, Friday, April 16, 2021 at Sardis-Heard Funerals and Cremation Center.  Ryan was born on New Year’s Day, 1985.  He was a sweet and rambunctious little boy who loved dinosaurs, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and WWF’s, The Ultimate Warrior.  He and his childhood best friend would watch a WWF event...

 Richard Oliver “Buddy” Mines, Sr., 86, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021. Funeral services will be announced later. Buddy was the longtime manager in charge of operations of the Greenbrier Hotel in WV and the Homestead in Hot Springs, VA. He had the opportunity to host many dignitaries including both Presidents Bush Sr. and Jr., Ford, and Johnson, and Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. His...

Aaron Michael Gant, 37, of Knoxville, died Saturday, March 20, 2021.  Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. at Sardis Heard Funeral Home with the Reverend Russ Bozeman officiating.  The family will greet friends following the service.  In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Aaron’s name to your favorite charity. Aaron was a loving husband, father, stepfather, son and brother and a good friend to many.  He enjoyed working with...

Nelle Chapman Livingston, 93, of Macon, died Wednesday, March 17, 2021.  Funeral services will be private at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home and Cremation Center with the Reverend Tim Long officiating.   Interment will be private at Dixon United Methodist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dixon United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 6637 Sandy Point Rd, Lizella, GA 31052. Daughter of the late Andrew Taylor and Mamie Gertrude Smith...

Jan A. Hudgins passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021.  A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at 11:00 AM, in the Barn at Sardis-Heard. Pastor Billy Flowers will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Pine Pointe Hospice, PO Box 7718, Macon, GA 31209. The family may be contacted at the residence of her daughter, Patricia Evans, 113 Ridge Circle, Macon, GA 31216. Mrs. Hudgins was a loving mother, aunt, sister and...

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;...