Jan 31, 2025

Benny Nathaniel Howard, Jr., affectionately called Bubba, 82 of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, after a short illness. Benny was born on August 28, 1942, in Macon, Georgia, to the late Bennie Howard, Sr. (Big Daddy) and Lillie Mae Harris Howard. Benny was the only son of five children.

Benny was a hardworking...

Jan 27, 2025

Evangelist Ronald Lee Childress, Sr., 84, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on January 27, 2025.  A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at World of Faith Ministries, 3960 Hartley Bridge Road, Macon, GA 31216. The family will greet friends at the Church from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, January...

Jan 22, 2025

On the morning of January 22, 2025, with the earth blanketed with a beautiful layer of pure white snow, Teresa Dawn (Teri) Hatley died, leaving the earthly vessel of her battle-weary body behind. She was 70 years old. Teri was born March 20,1954 in Silver Spring, Maryland to Rev. Harold Rex Hatley and Evelyn Rebecca Ball Hatley.

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Jan 17, 2025

Merle Cannon Morgan, 69, of Macon, Georgia, passed away after an extended illness on Friday, January 17, 2025.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home. The family will greet friends for a time of visitation one hour prior to service.  Graveside services will immediately follow the service at Glen...

Jan 16, 2025

Ronald Taylor, 82, of Lizella, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM, on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home, with Pastor Butch Mullis, Dr. Paul Meadows, Reverend Micah Carr and Mr. Robert Gritware officiating.  Family will greet friends for visitation one hour prior to service.

Ronald...

Jan 16, 2025

Katherine “Hope” Taylor Ragan, born on February 18, 1965, in Fort Valley, GA, passed away on January 16, 2025, in Macon, GA. Hope was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who cherished her family above all else. She is survived by her beloved husband, Ken Ragan, whom she married in 1997, and her daughter, Ashley Taylor. Hope took...

Jan 5, 2025

Michael “Mike” Layton Dilts, 65, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home. Graveside services will immediately follow at Riverside Cemetery. A reception to honor Mike’s life will be held after the graveside service.

Michael was born on...

Jan 4, 2025

John grew up in Warner Robins and served as a Private in the United States Army during 2021-2023, until he was Honorably Discharged. John served at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, in the 539th Transport Division, as an 88m LHS truck driver.

John is preceded in death by his grandfather, Stanley Henry; grandfather, Phillip Amerson; grandmother, Tina Amerson; and...

Dec 10, 2024

Kenneth “Kenny” Shedd, 80, of Macon, Georgia, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.  A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Shiloh Cemetery, 5660 Columbus Road, Macon, Georgia.

Kenny was born on November 1, 1944, in Macon, Georgia, to the late Claude Shedd and Bertha...

Dec 3, 2024

Lucy Webb Markwalter, 89, of Macon, GA passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

She was born in Dublin, GA on October 20, 1935, to Delmas and Mary (Beckham) Webb. She moved to Macon at a young age and graduated from A. L. Miller High School for Girls.  She was the cherished wife of...

Nov 21, 2024

Lessie Mae Brewer Tucker, 92, of Crawford County, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, on Monday, November 25, 2024, at Fellowship Baptist Church, with the Reverend Jim Evans.  A time for visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will immediately follow the service at Glen...

Nov 15, 2024

Alexander “Sandy” Archibald III, 75, of Lizella, Georgia, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024.  A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home, with the Reverend Phillip Johnson officiating.  In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Jude Children's Hospital (www.stjude.org) and ASPCA, (https://secure.aspca.org/donate) in honor of Alexander Archibald...

Nov 9, 2024

Dr. Bobby Lamar Pilcher, 89, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024.  A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home, 6125 Houston Road, Macon, GA 31216.  The family will greet friends for a reception following the service.

Dr. Pilcher was born on October 26,...

Nov 6, 2024

Jimmy Bramble, 55, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.  Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM, on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home.  The family will greet friends for visitation one hour before the service.  In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Autism Foundation at www.autism-foundation.org in honor of...

Oct 27, 2024

Woody M. Harper, 90, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024.  Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens with Pastor Phil Bryant officiating. The family will greet friends for visitation after the service.

Survivors: Daughter, Melody Harper; Daughter, Paige (Jay) Dopson; and Daughter,...

Oct 23, 2024

Charles Manning, 81, of Byron, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.   Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home with Reverend Ed Chambless officiating.  The family will greet friends for a time of visitation one hour prior to service.  Burial will follow at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens.

Oct 22, 2024

Wyline T. Howell, 97, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, 7070 Houston Road, Macon, Georgia.  Pastor Kenny Hamm will officiate. Contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in honor of Ms. Wyline T. Howell....

Oct 14, 2024

Chloé Huval, 32, of Byron, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 14, 2024. A celebration of life will be held at 6:00PM, on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home. The family will greet friends for a time of visitation following the service. Burial will be private at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens.

Chloé was born...

Oct 14, 2024

Christine “Chris” Hensley, 75, of Fort Valley, Georgia, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024.  Contributions can be made to “All About Animals” in honor of Ms. Christine “Chris” Hensley. Services will be held at a later date.

Chris was born in San Francisco, California, on May 5, 1949.  She graduated from high school in 1967. Chris...

Oct 3, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Debbie Sellers, who left us on October 3, 2024, at the age of 68.   After an unexpected diagnosis of leukemia, she faced her battle with incredible courage and grace, passing peacefully surrounded by her family.

Born on October 29, 1955, Debbie was the...