Lucile Barron McCook, 97, of Macon, died Friday, January 16, 2026. A private graveside service will be held at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. McCook was born on September 18, 1928, in Chester, Georgia to the late Clarence and Magnolia Barron. She was a member of Mikado Baptist Church for 40 years. She enjoyed singing in the choir and participated actively...
Jeanelda Brantley Whited, 91, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, from complications due to Alzheimers. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM, at Sardis Heard Funeral Home, with Reverend Danny Spivey officiating. The family will greet friends for a time of visitation one hour prior to the service. The interment...
Donald Emory Rogers, a proud United States Navy veteran and devoted family man, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of service, strength, and love. He honorably served his country in the United States Navy for 5 ½ years during the Korean War conflict, as a radio operator and a decoder, a chapter of his life marked by courage, sacrifice,...
Tonia Huff Patterson, age 57, of Warner Robins, Georgia, entered her heavenly home on January 2, 2026. Born on August 24, 1968, Tonia lived a life marked by deep love, gentle kindness, and a servant’s heart. She was a beloved wife, mother, Nana, daughter, sister, aunt and friend whose presence brought warmth and joy to everyone blessed to know her.
Tonia...
Justin Daniel Snelgrove, aged 37, beloved son, brother, grandson, and nephew, gained his angel wings on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, and is now toddling around barefoot in the kitchen of Jesus. Justin is survived by his parents, Cherie Wacter Brooks and Michael Brooks of Macon, Jeffery Snelgrove (Ruth) of Lizella; brothers, Jason Snelgrove (Shanna), David Snelgrove, and Tyler Brooks of...
On December 21, 2025, our beautiful mother, Priscilla Claire Sokoloski (1940- 2025) passed away at home with her family after a long battle with Parkinson’s. She was an amazing woman who was kind and giving and always had an open door policy. She is survived by three daughters, Mary Griggers (Ray Griggers), Susan Walker (Doug Walker), and Lori Sokoloski (Daniel...
Mary T. Haywood, 90, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
Mary was born on June 14, 1935, in London, England. As a child, she was evacuated from London during WWII to the countryside and lived at a convent during the war years. After the war, she met her future husband James Haywood who was stationed in London...
Roy Lee Bass, 84, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. The family will greet friends for a time of visitation on Saturday, December 6, from 12:00pm – 2:00pm, at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home.
Roy was born on December 15, 1940, in Macon, Georgia, to the late Thomas Lee and Florence Nightingale Mauldin Bass. He was a proud veteran...
Robert J. “Bob” Farnsworth entered his heavenly home on November 23, 2025. Born on August 26, 1929, in Kiefer Oklahoma, Bob lived a long and faithful life of devotion to God, enduring love for his family, and steadfast commitment to service. He had a disciplined and structured lifestyle carved from being a product of the great depression and dustbowl.
After graduating...
Walter Lamar Huff, Sr., of Macon, Georgia, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, after a long and full life, surrounded by the love of his family. A graveside service will be held at High Noon, on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, 7070 Houston Road, Macon, Georgia, with Reverend Will...
Ricky “Action Jackson” Jackson, 66, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 3:30 PM, on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, 7070 Houston Road, Macon, Georgia 31216, with Pastor Phil Skelton officiating.
Ricky was born on December 25, 1958, in Macon, Georgia to the late Charles Newell Jackson...
Faye Price Smallwood, 71, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on November 13, 2025. Services will be held at 2:00pm, on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Bellevue Baptist Church, 5925 Price Road, Macon, Georgia. She was born on December 15, 1953, in Macon, Georgia, to the late Cleo and Mary Elizabeth Price. Faye graduated from Southwest High School in 1972 and...
Jacquelyn “Jacque” Rozier Nguyen, 64, of Macon, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025. A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 6, at Rock Springs Church, 1415 Bass Road in Macon, with Reverend Noah Cleveland officiating. Family and friends are welcome to attend visitation services from 10:00 am to 11:00 am that morning.
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Melissa Ann Knighten
May 19, 1981 – October 26, 2025
Melissa Ann Knighten, age 44, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025. Visitation will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, November 1, 2025, followed by a memorial service that will begin at 3:00pm, at Sardis Heard Funeral Home. Family will greet friends for visitation prior to the service. Flowers are accepted...
Barry Vernon Driggers, 54, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM, on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Sardis Heard Funeral Home, with Pastor Bob Hunnicutt officiating. The family will greet friends for a time of visitation one hour before the service.
Barry was born on April 23, 1971, in...
Walter Benton “Bubba” Vining, Jr., 52, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Sardis Heard Funeral Home. The family will greet friends for a time of visitation following the service. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight...
Douglas S. Helms, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at the age of 55. The memorial to celebrate his life is being hosted by Todd and Holly Helms at their residence, 5496 Janeru Cir Macon, GA 31216 on Saturday, October 4th, 2025 from 2:00pm-4:00pm.
Born on August 12, 1970, in Albany, Georgia, Doug was a talented master...
James Robert “Bob” Jiles, 67, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 10:00am, on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home, with Dr. Reed Crumbliss officiating. The family will greet friends for a time of visitation on Sunday evening, September 7, 2025, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Bob will be laid...
Mary Frances Howell, 82, of Macon, Georgia, entered into her eternal rest with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home. The family will greet friends for visitation one hour prior to the service. Mary will be laid to rest at Glen...
Carolyn Cribb Carnish, 86, of Eatonton, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025. A visitation to honor her life will be held at 10:00 AM, on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home. Immediately following the visitation, a graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, 7070 Houston Road, Macon, Georgia 31216.
Carolyn was...