Sep 25, 2022

Bill Umstead, 67, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022.  He was a loving husband of forty-eight years to Ms. Charlene Umstead. He is also survived by his daughters, Christina “Chrissy” (Lee) Laneback and Katherine (Joshua Tucker) Umstead; his son, Brian (Cson Johnson) Umstead; his grandson, Greyson Tucker; his furbabies, Maggie, Stella, Lexi, Cassidy, and Buckshot;...

Sep 8, 2022

Robert Lee Smith Jr., proud Veteran of the US Army passed away on September 8, 2022, at 85 years old. He grew up in Hawkinsville, Georgia, and born to Robert Smith Sr. and Dolly Cummings Smith on December 9, 1936. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at 11:00 AM, at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home, with...

Sep 5, 2022

Melvin “Chicken” Lee Cole, 81, of Macon, Georgia, died Monday, September 5, 2022, in his home surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home, with Chaplain “Doodah” officiating. Family will greet friends for an hour of visitation before the service and burial will immediately follow the service...

Aug 26, 2022

Mary Alice Drawdy White, 83, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022.  She passed peacefully from this life with her husband, Edgar Earl White, and her family by her side and went to her Eternal Home where she will live and rejoice forever with her Heavenly Father, along with those who have gone before her. Funeral...

Aug 24, 2022

Peter Robert "Bob" Kerrigan, 87, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022, in Macon, Georgia.  Bob was born to Peter and Irene Kerrigan in Stamford, Connecticut.   He was preceded in death by a grandson, Isaac Gabriel Peters.  He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Carol (Cunniffe) Kerrigan; children, Mark (Anna) Kerrigan and Sheila (Garrard) Peters; grandchildren, Mariah (Danny)...

Aug 24, 2022

Vernon Allen, 68, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at 1:00 PM, at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home.  Family will greet friends one hour prior to services.  Burial will immediately follow the service at Serenity Gardens, 8570 Eisenhower Parkway, Macon, Georgia, 31052.

Vernon was an...

Aug 22, 2022

Michael Lamar Mason, 70, of Macon, GA, passed away Monday, August 22, 2022.  A funeral service will be held Friday, August 26, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. at Liberty Church Macon, with the Reverend Wayne Anthony officiating. The family will greet friends 1 hour prior to the service. Burial will follow the service at Liberty Church Macon Cemetery.  In lieu...

Aug 18, 2022

Joseph Mullis, 55, of Byron, Georgia, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at 10:00 AM, at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home, with Father Patrick Tuttle officiating.

Joseph is survived by his sister, Victoria Mullis; his brothers, Donnie Mullis (Vonda) and James “Jimmy” Mullis; his nieces and nephews, Sterling Snellgrove,...

Aug 13, 2022

Melinda Mulling Ard, 68, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022. A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 19, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. at the Barn Chapel at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home, with Rev. John Baggett officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made...

Jul 30, 2022

Aaron Steve Daniel Gay, 87, of Macon, GA, passed away suddenly Saturday, July 30, 2022.  He has gone home to be with the Lord and his love of his life. A memorial service will be held at 4:00pm Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Sardis Heard Funeral Home. The family will greet friends following the service. Flowers welcome or memorial...

Jul 29, 2022

Ashley NeCole (Grooms) Icard, 33, of Macon, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 29, 2022.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at 11:00 AM, at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home, with the Reverend Billy Flowers officiating.  In honor of Ashley, the family is asking that you wear blue and please come in your...

Jul 24, 2022

Debra "Debbie" Kathleen (Schwab) Swantner, 67, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022.  A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday August 14, 2022, at Turning Point at Mabel White Baptist Church, with Reverend Lee Sheppard officiating.  In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to All About Animals, PO Box 4331, Macon,...

Jul 24, 2022

Pastor Talmadge Sonny Stovall, 72, of Lizella, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, August 1, 2022, at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home, with Reverend Butch Mullis officiating.  Family will greet friends one hour prior to services for visitation.  Burial will follow the service at Journey Baptist Church, 5660 Columbus Road,...

Jul 22, 2022

Nelle Ezelle Ayers, 74, of Warner Robins, Georgia, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022.  Funeral Services will be held on Monday, July 25, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home, with the Reverend Joe Williams officiating.  Family will greet friends one hour prior to service for visitation.  Burial will be at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, immediately following...

Jul 19, 2022

John David Walker, 75, of Macon, Georgia, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, on Tuesday, July 19, 2022.  A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home, with Reverend Chris Minton officiating.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to service for visitation.  Burial will be held...

Jul 5, 2022

Christopher Brandon Kirby, 34, of Macon, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 5, 2022.  A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home.  Family will greet friends during this time.

Brandon loved Karate and Martial Arts channeling his inner Ninja Turtle and Bruce Lee. He loved...

Jun 29, 2022

Donald Anderson, 48, of Centerville, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of Wednesday, June 29, 2022.  A memorial service will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home with the Reverend Phil Faraone officiating.  Family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  In lieu of flowers, the family has asked...

Jun 24, 2022

Betty Taylor Stone, 90, of Macon, Georgia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 24, 2022.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, on Monday, June 27, 2022, at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home with Pastor Ed Chambless officiating.  Family will greet friends one hour prior to service.  Burial will immediately follow the service at Glen...

Jun 12, 2022

We have lost an incredible husband, father, and amazing American patriot today. Lt. Col. Donald Mac Camp, Jr., USAF-ANG, age 44, reluctantly leaves behind his loving wife and saddened son. “Donnie” lived an incredible life and will be deeply missed and greatly remembered. He epitomized the American soldier with decorations of plenty. His family and friends truly admired him...

May 31, 2022

Irma Reagan, 84, of Vicenza, Italy, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Funeral services will be private.

Irma loved to paint and was an incredible artist, winning many awards for her art.  She was an editor for a small column in Italy.  She was a collector of coins, knickknacks, and baby dolls. Irma loved to feed...