Apr 17, 2025

Sandra “Sandy” Zweily, 79, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 6:00 PM, at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home, with Reverend Wayne Lenderman officiating.  A reception will follow the service.

Sandy was born on March 28, 1946, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late...

Apr 15, 2025

Aaron Isaiah Porter, born on June 17, 2002, and beloved son of Richard H. and Javanna M. Porter, passed away on April 15, 2025, at 8:33 pm. He was 22yrs old.

He enjoyed taking long rides in or on anything with a motor, swimming, sitting in the sun listening to nature (unless there is a pool nearby)...

Apr 11, 2025

Blane Kyle Lazaurs, 34, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on April 11, 2025.  A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 18, 2025, at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home.  The family will greet friends one hour before the service. Instead of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s favorite charity.

Born in Macon...

Apr 3, 2025

Dr. George Henry Hart III, age 69, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM, on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home, with Pastor Todd Robinson officiating. The family will greet friends for a time of visitation one hour prior to the service.  In lieu of...

Apr 1, 2025

Mr. Michael Andrew Nicholas, 75, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on April 1, 2025.  Funeral services will be private, with Father Theodore Ehmer officiating. Mr. Nicholas will be laid to rest at Georgia Veterans Cemetery in Milledgeville, Georgia.  He was a proud United States Marines and will receive military honors at graveside.  In lieu of flowers, please make contributions...

Mar 31, 2025

Nell Lister Watson Newcomer passed away peacefully on Monday, March 31, 2025, at the age of 103. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home, 6125 Houston Road, Macon, GA 31217 with Reverend Sam Lamback, Jr. officiating. The family will greet friends a half hour prior to the service at Sardis-Heard....

Mar 25, 2025

Carol Ann Kerrigan, 85, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Macon, Georgia.  Carol was born in White Plains, New York to Thomas Joseph and Helen Marie Cunniffe.  She is survived by her children, Mark (Anna) Kerrigan and Sheila (Garrard) Peters; grandchildren, Mariah (Danny) Pritchard, Jacob, Joshua, Gabi, Keri, Olivia, Allie, Abbie, Quinn, Levi, and Liberty Kerrigan; and...

Mar 12, 2025

Kevin Carl Lobello, 9, of Macon, Georgia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.  A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 1:00 PM, at First Presbyterian Church, 682 Mulberry Street, Macon, Georgia.  Reverend Chip Miller will officiate, and Founding Principal of the Academy for Classical Education, Mrs. Laura Perkins...

Mar 2, 2025

Donna Posey McCarey, 74, of Eatonton, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 2, 2025.  She was born on August 12, 1950, in Macon, Georgia, to the late Robert Earl and Frances Posey.  Donna would light up any room she walked in.  Her smile and laughter were contagious. She also had a loving, kind, compassionate heart. ...

Mar 2, 2025

David “Dal” Albert Gray, 33, of Macon, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Family will greet friends for visitation on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.   Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home, with Reverend Jeremy Singletary officiating.  ...

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...