Feb 12, 2022

Mary Buffington, 90, of Griffin, Georgia, passed away February 12, 2022. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Griffin, Georgia.

She was an active member of her church, Tabernacle Baptist, in Macon, and she retired from Robins Air Force Base of Warner Robins. She...

Feb 12, 2022

Christine Elizabeth Sullivan Oberlies was born August 31, 1933, in Liberty, Mississippi, to Clinton Truly and Lucille Laird Sullivan.

She was retired, having worked for grocery store chains IGA, A&P, and Jitney Jungle. In her later years she was a caregiver.

Funeral services for Ms. Oberlies will be at 11:00 AM, on Tuesday, February 15,...

Feb 8, 2022

Edward Sharp, 49, of McRae, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, February 8, 2022. The family will greet friends at 1:00 PM, followed by a Memorial Service at 2:00 PM, on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Sardis Heard Funeral Home.  The Reverend David Page will be officiating, and a reception will immediately follow the service. In lieu of flowers, the...

Feb 6, 2022

Aaron Rodney Aber, Sr., 67, of Eatonton, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022.  A graveside service will be held Saturday, February 12, 2022, at 1:00 PM at Baldwin Memorial Gardens, 2896 N Columbia Street, Milledgeville, GA  31061. Family will receive friends at 12:30 PM until 1:00 PM at the graveside.

Rodney is survived by his children, Aaron...

Feb 6, 2022

Bennie Spires, 81, of Macon, Georgia, went to the be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 6, 2022. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at 3:00 PM at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home in Macon, Georgia.

Bennie graduated from Dudley Hughes High School. He was an All-Star Athlete with many records in...

Feb 3, 2022

Peggy Ann Jackson, 55, of Lizella, Georgia, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, February 11, 2022, at 3:00 PM at Sardis Heard Funeral Home. The family asks that everyone in attendance please be conscious of social distancing and please wear a mask. A livestream will be available on the Sardis-Heard Facebook...

Feb 3, 2022

Acquilla Reynolds, 89, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022.  Funeral services will held on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at 5:00 PM at Sardis Heard Funeral Home.  Family will greet friends an hour prior to the service for visitation. Burial will be at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Albany, Georgia, on Wednesday, February 9, 2022,...

Jan 24, 2022

Dr. Gerald A. McIntosh peacefully passed away on January 24, 2022, at his home in Macon, Georgia at the age of 80. He was born on September 19, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan to loving parents Sedalia & John McIntosh. Gerald graduated from Central High School in 1959 and received a sports scholarship to Central State University, where he played...

Jan 23, 2022

On the evening of Sunday, January 23, 2022, our family lost our youngest member. Thomas Gregory Groves, age 30 of Macon, left us suddenly for the big poker game in the sky with his late grandfathers. Thomas was a phenomenal and professional dog trainer, a fantastic gamer, a loyal and generous friend, a protective brother, a devoted son, a...

Jan 22, 2022

Dwight Howell, 78, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022. A viewing will be held at 10:00 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 28, 2022, at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Masks are optional.

Dwight was born on August 21, 1943, in...

Jan 20, 2022

Vonda Kay Bailey, 56, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022.  A Memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Lawrence Drive Baptist Church in Macon, Georgia.  Reverends Brad Marchman and Phil Skelton will be officiating.  Funeral attendees are required to wear masks per family.

Vonda loved her job...

Jan 19, 2022

Evie Beatrice Mitchell Pease, 70, of Macon, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 19, 2022.  A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, January 23, 2022, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, at Sardis Heard Funeral Home.

Evie loved her family.  She also loved photography and art. She is survived by her husband of fifty-two years,...

Jan 18, 2022

Sarah “Polly” Ellis, 87, of Metter, Georgia, passed away January 18, 2022.  Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at 2:00 PM, at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens in Macon, Georgia.

Polly loved her family dearly.  She also loved the outdoors and long boat rides.  She had a big heart for animals and enjoyed loving...

Jan 18, 2022

Annie Ruth Williams, 92, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022.  Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at 10:00 AM at Sardis Heard Funeral Home. Burial will be private at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens.

Annie is survived by her children, Sandy Barrett (Chuck) of Macon, Donna Thomas (Jon) of McDonough, and...

Jan 15, 2022

Joseph “Keith” Holloway, 69, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022.

Keith loved his family and friends dearly.  He was a great musician with a love for Blues and Southern Rock.  He graduated from the Hall Drafting Institute.  He also served proudly in the United States Navy and is a Vietnam Veteran.

Keith...

Jan 14, 2022

Sue Lanthrip Abbott, 74, of Macon, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home.  Family will greet friends on Friday evening, January 21, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Sardis Heard.

Sue retired from the Bibb County Board of Education with 27...

Jan 11, 2022

Mrs. Janice Musgrove, 86, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022.  Graveside services will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at 2:00 pm at the Adams-Tanner Cemetery with Tom Skillen officiating. Mrs. Musgrove was a faithful member of Three Oaks Bible Chapel.  She retired from the State of Georgia having worked as a quality control reviewer...

Jan 4, 2022

Stacey Tharpe, 50, of Fort Valley, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022. A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 7, 2022, at 11:00 AM, at The Assembly @ Warner Robins. Family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. The Reverends Darrell Yarbrough and Richard Azbell will officiate the service. In lieu of flowers, please...

Dec 10, 2021

Lawana West Reise, of Macon, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021.  The family will greet friends Wednesday, December 15, 2021, from 10:30AM until 11:30AM, in the Barn at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home, 6125 Houston Road, Macon, GA 31216. The family will have a private graveside service.

Mrs. Reise was the widow of the late Forrest Oliver Reise. She...

Dec 6, 2021

Frances Elder, 76, of Lizella, Georgia, was called home Monday, December 6, 2021. Family will greet friends for a visitation on Thursday, December 9, 2021, from 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM at Sardis Heard Funeral Home. Funeral services for Ms. Frances will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, December 11, at Sardis Heard Funeral Home and a graveside service...