Francisco K. "Frank" Ontiveros
Oct 15, 2026
Francisco K. “Frank” Ontiveros, 71, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on October 15, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026, at Lighthouse Baptist Church. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.
Frank was born in Japan on July 4, 1955, and was the son of the late Eufemio Ontiveros...
John "Les" Leslie Cocking
Oct 9, 2026
John Leslie Cocking, 82, passed away on October 9, 2026. A devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, he loved his family immensely and leaves behind a lifetime of cherished memories.
Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Les earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Georgia State University. He was the retired owner of Spring and Riverside Chevron and Exxon service stations. Throughout...
Lori Grissom Hyatt-Grimsley
Oct 8, 2026
Lori Grissom Hyatt-Grimsley, 57, of Macon, passed away on October 8, 2026. A celebration of life is being held at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home on Monday, October 12, 2026, beginning at 6:00 PM. Her family kindly requests that attendees dress in their UGA best, honoring Lori with her beloved red and black. A private inurnment is planned for a later date....
Randal Dean Trask
Sep 23, 2026
Randal Dean Trask, 72, of Macon passed away at his home on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. A committal service will be held at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens on Monday, September 28, 2026, beginning at 11:00 AM.
Randal was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on June 28, 1954, to the late Cecil Vance and Donald William Trask, III. He was a kind,...
Donna Deason Davis
Sep 19, 2026
Donna Deason Davis, 82, of Lizella, Georgia, passed away in Macon, Georgia on September 19, 2026. Born Donna Marie Deason in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of Harrison Eugene Deason and June Deason. She was raised in Byron, Georgia, and spent most of her adult life in Macon and Lizella.
Donna was loving, compassionate and sweet. She had a wonderful...
Janis Sue Lowe
Sep 18, 2026
Janis Sue Lowe, 79, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026.
Janis was born in Macon on August 13, 1947, to the late James Franklin Bennett, Sr. and Martha Irene McCallum Bennett. She was a graduate of McEvoy High School, Class of 1965.
Janis proudly served her country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam era. She worked...
Tami Youman
Sep 18, 2026
Tami Youman, 67, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be Sunday, October 11, 2026, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at Martha Bowman Church, 500 Bass Road, Macon, GA 31210.
Tami was born on February 25, 1959, in Fort Valley, Georgia, to the late Seth and Dorothy Haslam. She was a graduate of Warner...
Merlene Dale O'Neal Jiles
Sep 12, 2026
Merlene Dale O’Neal Jiles, known as Dale, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in the early morning hours of September 12, 2026. She was 86 years old.
Dale was born on January 15, 1940, in Macon, Georgia, to Clyde Lamar O’Neal and Clara Rebecca (Walls) O’Neal. She attended Miller High School in Macon and was a Worthy Matron...
Roger Dale Hughes
Sep 11, 2026
Roger Dale Hughes, 73, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026, at Brightmoor Hospice in Macon, Georgia. His family will plan a memorial service in his honor for a later date.
Roger was born October 15, 1952, in Columbus, Georgia, to the late Rayford and Reba Givens Hughes. At just 16 years old he began a career in banking and built...
Patricia Williams
Aug 16, 2026
Patricia Williams, 67, of Macon, passed away on August 16, 2026. Her family will host a period for visitation and remembrance at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Please visit www.sardisheardfunerals.com to express condolences.
Sardis-Heard Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6125 Houston Road, Macon, GA 31216 has charge of the arrangements.
Randy Verrell Robertson
Aug 15, 2026
Randy Verrell Robertson, 51, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026. A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM, at Sardis Heard Funeral Home. The funeral service will begin at 1:00 PM. Burial will follow at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Randy was born on September 27, 1974, in Macon,...
Glenny Mitchell Clark
Aug 13, 2026
Glenny Mitchell Clark passed away on August 13, 2026. A celebration of life will be held at Sardis Heard Funeral Home on Saturday, September 5, 2026, from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm. There will be an open microphone for family and friends to share their favorite memories of Glenny “Big Dawg” Clark.
Glenny “Big Dawg” Clark was born March 6,1941, in...
Frances Diane Smallwood
Aug 5, 2026
Frances Diane Smallwood, 76, of Byron passed away on August 5, 2026. Funeral service details are forthcoming and will be announced at a later date.
Born October 30, 1949, to the late Eunice Dover and Velmon Thomas Smallwood, Ms. Smallwood was a lifelong resident of Macon and surrounding areas. She forged a career in the financial sector of the local automotive...
Donnie Darrell Hudson
Jul 27, 2026
Donnie D. Hudson passed away Monday, July 27, 2026, after a brief illness. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 31st, beginning at 10:00 am at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home with a memorial service immediately following at 11:00 am. Interment will be private at Sardis Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome to share a memory, story, or thoughts about Donnie during...
Chad Lanier Frost
Jul 14, 2026
Chad Lanier Frost, 55, of Macon, passed away on July 14, 2026. His family will host a period for visitation at Sardis Heard Funeral Home on Friday, July 17, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be held the following day, Saturday, July 18, in the same location beginning at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow at Glen Haven...
Ann Sorrow
Jul 10, 2026
Ann Sorrow, 85, of Lizella, Georgia, passed away from this life and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 10, 2026. Services will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 2:00PM, at Sardis Heard Funeral Home.
Ann was born on May 3, 1941, in Opelika, Alabama, to John Anthony and Willie Mae Fincher Norrell. Ann was...
Marjorie Eloise Raby Harrison
Jun 30, 2026
Marjorie Eloise Raby Harrison, 81, passed away the evening of June 30th after an extended illness. A native of Macon, she was born at the old Macon Hospital across the street from her grandparents’ home and was the daughter Mr. and Mrs. James Swint Raby. She attended Bibb County schools and was a 1963 graduate of Miller High School. After...
Angela Lynn Petty
Jun 26, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Angie Petty, a dedicated wife, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend of so many. She passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on Friday, June 26, 2026, at home, holding the hand of her husband of almost 36 years.
Born on May 19th, 1957, to Gene and...
Betsy A. Woods
Jun 14, 2026
Betsy A. Woods, 87, Macon, Georgia passed away on June 14, 2026, at home. Graveside services will be held at 11:00am, on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Glen Haven Memorial Garden Cemetery. The family requests potted plants in honor of Mrs. Betsy Woods or contributions can be made to Heartland Hospice, 5400 Riverside Suite 200, Macon, Georgia, 31210.
Betsy was born...
Madeline Rae Bryant
Jun 9, 2026
Maddie Rae Bryant, aged 21, passed away at home on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. A celebration of life will be held at Sardis Heard Funeral Home on Monday, June 22, 2026, beginning at 4:00 PM.
Madeline Rae Bryant was born in Onslow County, North Carolina on November 13, 2004. She was the daughter of Mandy Bryant and Robert Bryan. Maddie moved...