Jan 24, 2021

Steven “Mark” Coley, 59, of Macon, died Sunday, January 24, 2021.  A memorial service will be held Sunday, January 31, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Sardis-Heard Funeral and Cremation Center Barn with the Reverend Rusty Smith officiating. The service will be livestreamed on Hart's Facebook page.  The family will greet friends following the service until 5:00 p.m.  In...

Jan 20, 2021

Richard Price, 77, from Macon, Georgia, has passed away on January 20, 2021. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He loved children and they loved him. The church children affectionately called him “candyman” because he always had a pocketful of candy for them. He coached little league baseball for many years and had such an impact...

Jan 19, 2021

George F. Neilson, Jr., 65, of Macon, passed away on January 19, 2021, at his residence after a long, extended illness with cancer.  He was born on January 25, 1955, in New York, New York, to the late George, Sr. and Eugenia Neilson.  Visitation will be Thursday, January 21, 2021 from 5:00-7:00PM at the residence, 165 Timber Ridge Drive,...

Jan 9, 2021

Danny Thomas Smallwood, Jr., 48, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on January 9, 2021.  A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 15, 2021, at 1:00PM, with The Reverend Jim Duggan officiating, at the Barn, Sardis-Heard Funerals and Cremation Center, 6125 Houston Road, Macon, Georgia 31216.  A visitation will be held in the Barn on Thursday, January 14,...

Jan 9, 2021

Betty Jane Raymer Heyn Payne peacefully passed away at her home on Saturday, January 9, 2021, at the age of 74, surrounded by her children.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Saloma and Herman (Monk) Raymer; 3 sisters; 1 brother; husband, Larry A. Payne; and first husband, David L. Heyn.

She is survived by her...

Jan 4, 2021

Craig McCarter, 59, passed away on January 4, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on October 13, 1961 to the late Charles Floyd McCarter and Gwendona Mae Pierce McCarter.  A celebration of his life will be held at the Barn at Sardis-Heard Funerals and Cremation Center, 6125 Houston Road, Macon, Georgia 31216.  Flowers will be accepted or memorials...

Dec 26, 2020

James “J.D.” Davidson, 73, of Byron passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020. A visitation will be Tuesday, December 29, 2020 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Sardis Heard Funerals and Cremation Center.

James proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a Vietnam Veteran.  He retired from Robins Air Force Base after...

Dec 20, 2020

Sharon Bilow Mobley, 59, of Macon, died December 20, 2020.  A memorial service will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Sardis-Heard Funerals and Cremation Center with the Reverend Steve Johnson officiating.   In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Serenity Hospice at www.serenityhospicecares.org.

Sharon was born in Macon to the late Pat and...

Dec 4, 2020

Ernest Glenn How, 85, passed away on December 4, 2020, at his residence.  Ernest was born on March 6, 1935 in Pulaski, Virginia.  A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 2:00PM in the Barn, Sardis-Heard Funerals and Cremation Center, 6125 Houston Road, Macon, Georgia 31216.

Ernest was a veteran of the United States...

Dec 3, 2020

Larry Dale Damron, 74, of Byron, Georgia went off to tend to Heaven’s cattle on December 3, 2020. Born in Tennessee, Larry was one of five children, to the late Moody and Grace. A funeral service will be Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Sardis-Heard with the Reverend Buddy Cooper officiating. Interment will follow at Macon Memorial...

Nov 30, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our beloved Wyatt Lamar Keene. He was a loving husband, father, brother, and businessman. He was born in Macon and raised in Warner Robins. He was a graduate of Georgia Southern University and John Marshall Law School. He loved Braves baseball, trivia, and sharing stories...

Nov 30, 2020

Willie Bell Miller, 81, from Perry, Georgia was called home, Thursday, January 14, 2021.

When Ms. Miller accepted "Jesus Christ" in her life, she "Never Looked Back". She spent her whole adult life in a Relationship with "Jesus Christ" pursuing and accomplishing "His Will", she kept her "Eyes" on the "Prize".

She was a Pastor,...

Nov 28, 2020

Jerry Emerson Connell, 68, of Macon, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020. A private service will be held Monday, November 30th, for the family at Sardis-Heard Funerals and Cremation Center.

Mr. Connell worked for and retired from the Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union No 72 after 27 years. Mr. Connell was preceded in death by his wife,...

Nov 20, 2020

Delores Hodges passed away on Friday November 20, 2020, in Forsyth, Georgia. She was a lifelong Macon resident and one of eight children of the late Adolph Dean Collins Sr. and Willie Ann (Burden) Collins.

She was preceded in death by her siblings: Victoria Frances Willingham, James Thomas Collins, Adolph Dean Collins Jr., Bernard Arthell Collins, George...

Nov 19, 2020

Tracy Suzanne Howell, 54, passed away on November 19, 2020, at a local hospital.  She was born on November 24, 1965 to Russell Howell, of Savanah, Georgia and Margaret Mitchell, of Macon, Georgia.

A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at 6:00PM, at the Barn at Sardis Heard Funerals and Cremation Center. ...

Nov 6, 2020

Rebecca “Becky” Barksdale Oliver, 79, died on Friday, November 6, 2020. Becky was born in Jackson, Miss. on September 30, 1941 to the late Harris Barksdale Jr. and the late Rebecca Miller Barksdale. She grew up in Jackson and moved to Memphis, Tenn. to attend Southwestern University where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts with Distinction. She lived in...

Nov 6, 2020

Cory Michael Gladin, 30, of Macon, passed away Friday, November 6, 2020.  A memorial service will be held Friday, November 13, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. at Sardis-Heard Funeral and Cremation Center.  A reception will immediately follow the service.

Cory loved his children and hanging out with friends.  He loved animals and fishing.  He was a hard worker...

Nov 4, 2020

James Ronald “Ronnie” Smith, Sr., 63, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at his residence after battling cancer for two years.  Ronnie was born on December 19, 1956 to the late James and Edna Smith.  A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2020, at 11:00 AM at the Barn, Sardis Heard Funerals and Cremation Center,...

Oct 19, 2020

On Monday, October 19, 2020, Johnny Hodges went to be with the Lord at his home after a fifteen-month battle with IPF. Johnny was born on March 20, 1955, to the late Luther and Faye Hodges.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2020, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Sardis-Heard Funerals and Cremation Center, 6125 Houston...

Oct 18, 2020

Johnnie H. Barfield, Sr., of Lizella, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020. A reception and celebration of his life will be held in the near future at Sardis-Heard Funerals & Cremation Center, 6125 Houston Road, Macon, GA 31216.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org. Burial will be private...