Dec 2, 2022

Rick Godfrey, Sr., 68, of Fort Valley, Georgia, passed away Friday, December 2, 2022, after a short illness.  A memorial service will be held Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at 11:00AM at the Barn at Sardis-Heard, with the Reverend Steve Johnson officiating.  The family will greet friends Monday, December 5, 2022, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Barn...

Dec 1, 2022

Michael Douglas Hughes, 53, of Macon, Georgia, formerly of Lawrenceville, Georgia, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 1, 2022. A Memorial Service will be held soon at Haw Creek Baptist Church, 1405 Haw Creek Road, Cumming, Georgia 30041.  Details will soon be posted.

Michael was born in Buford, Georgia, to the late Martha and Doug Hughes. He...

Nov 26, 2022

James “Big Jim” Earl Hayes Sr., 74, of Roberta, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022.  The family will have visitation In the Grand Hall of Sardis-Heard Funeral Home on Friday, December 2, 2022, from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM.  Following visitation, there will be a graveside service at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens at 3:00 PM, with John...

Nov 26, 2022

Betty West Mills, 86, of Byron, passed away at her home on Saturday, November 26, 2022, surrounded by her family.  Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at 11:00AM in the barn at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at 3:00PM in Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery...

Nov 19, 2022

David E. Walker, 53, of Macon, Georgia, died Saturday morning November 19, 2022, from a sudden cardiac event. He was born in Jacksonville, FL, graduated from Central High school in Macon, GA, and attended Macon State College. His passion was music and he was vocalist in a band for over 35 years-the last 30 in the band Echospeed. Many...

Nov 10, 2022

Zelma Palmer Braswell, 99, passed away on Thursday night, November 10th at a local nursing care facility. Zelma was born in Treutlen County, GA, the oldest daughter of the late George W. and Lula Tapley Palmer and one of eight children. Living in Macon most of her life, she retired from the Coliseum Medical Center after decades of service....

Nov 9, 2022

Noah Jones, 20, of Macon, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, November 9, 2022. The family will greet friends and family for a time of visitation on Friday, November 11, 2022, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home in Macon, Georgia.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at 11:00 AM, at Vineville Baptist...

Oct 29, 2022

Audy Garrett Herndon, 72, of Macon, Georgia, passed away at home on Saturday, October 29, 2022, surrounded by her family. A Celebration of Life will be held at 6:00 PM, on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home, with Captain Phillip Herndon officiating. A reception will immediately follow the service.

Ms. Audy was born in 1950,...

Oct 25, 2022

Kathy G. Slaughter, 66, of Macon, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 25, 2022.  A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 28, 2022, at 12:00 PM, at Liberty Church Macon, 6511 Houston Road, Macon, Georgia, with the Reverend Jack Osburn officiating. Family will greet friends one hour prior to service.  Burial will be immediately follow the...

Oct 24, 2022

Mr. Michael Owen Purvis, 66, of Macon, Georgia and most recently Forest, Virginia passed away Monday, October 24, 2022, with his family by his side and Jesus in his heart. Mike was born on May 22, 1956, in Macon, Georgia as the eldest son of the late Owen Junior Purvis "Papaw" and Anita Ray Purvis "Nanny". He is preceded...

Oct 23, 2022

Abner Lee Brown Jr., 77, of Fort Valley, Georgia, passed away in his home, on Sunday, October 23, 2022.  Family will greet friends on Thursday, October 27, 2022, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Sardis-Heard.  Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 28, 2022, at 10:00 AM, at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home.  Graveside services will immediately follow at...

Oct 20, 2022

Timothy Bragg, 64, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022.  A memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at 3:00 PM, at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home.  The family will greet family and friends one hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to All About Animals, 101 Riverside Drive, Macon, Georgia,...

Oct 20, 2022

Mary Linda Haney, 70, of Macon, Georgia, passed away at a local hospital on Thursday, October 20, 2022.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at 11:00 AM, at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home, with the Reverend John Haney officiating.  Burial will immediately follow the services on Wednesday, at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, 7070 Houston Road, Macon, Georgia,...

Oct 8, 2022

DANA WILLIAMS, CPA died after a brief illness at his home in Macon, where he had recently moved. He was the son of the late Dudley E. and Rebecca Holloway Williams, Birmingham. Dana graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a BS, Finance in 1989. Afterward, he achieved his goal of becoming a Certified Public Accountant. He...

Oct 8, 2022

On Saturday, October 8, 2022, Christopher John Herman, loving Father and Grand-Dude, passed away at age 56. He served 20 years (and 22 days) in the United States Air Force. His true love will always be AC-130 Gunships. Following his service to our country, he continued his service by working as a DoD contractor supporting the same aircraft and...

Oct 8, 2022

Fonzell Robertson Gordon, 80, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at 11:00 AM, at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home, with the Reverend Danny Gay officiating.  Family will greet friends on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home.  Burial will be held...

Oct 7, 2022

Rusty Boone “Pops” Allen, 55, of Macon, died Friday, October 7, 2022.  Memorial services will be held at 3:00 pm, Sunday, October 16, 2022, at Sardis Heard Funeral Home.  The family will greet friends following the service.

Born in Macon, Mr. Allen was the son of the late Bubba and Peggy Allen. He is predeceased by his...

Oct 2, 2022

Sara Plunkett Rogers, 86, of Musella, Georgia, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, October 2, 2022.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at 11:30 AM, at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home, with the Reverend Rob Kestler officiating. Family will greet friends one hour prior to service.  Burial will be private. Sara was born to parents,...

Sep 27, 2022

Peggy Darlene Hanse, 73, of Macon, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 27, 2022.  An inurnment will be held on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at 2:00 PM, at the Glen Haven Mausoleum, 7070 Houston Road, Macon, Georgia.  In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Parkinson’s Society in honor of Peggy Darlene Hanse. She was a loving wife...

Sep 26, 2022

Dr. Iris Torres Crews, of Macon, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 26, 2022. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at 10:00 AM, at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home.  A reception will immediately follow the service.

Dr. Iris Crews took pride in her career as a School Psychologist in the Bibb County School...