Dec 23, 2023

Gary H. Sawyer, 76, of Macon Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023.  A memorial service will be held at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Open Bible Church, 6490 Sandy Point Road Lizella, Georgia.  Family will greet friends for a time of visitation one hour prior to service.

Gary was born in Macon...

Dec 20, 2023

Harry R. “Bubba” Wilder Jr., 63, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at 2:00PM at Sardis Heard Funeral Home.  The family will greet friends for a time of visitation one hour prior to service.

Harry was born in Macon, Georgia, on...

Dec 12, 2023

Mary L. Wood, 80, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.  The family will greet friends for a time of visitation on Saturday, December 16, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home.

Mary was born in Macon, Georgia, on January 1, 1943, to the Late James C. Prince and Louise...

Dec 11, 2023

Catherine Gail Locks, 59, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023.  A private service will be held in her honor.  She will be laid to rest in Madisonville, Virginia.

Catherine was born in Richmond, Virginia, in 1964, to Mr. And Mrs. Reubin Gerald Locks.  “Cathy” was a history enthusiast and had a fascination for...

Nov 29, 2023

Deborah Elaine Williams, 70, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, December 4, 2023, at New Providence Baptist Church in Forsyth, Georgia, with Pastor Brian Moore officiating.  The family will greet friends for a time of visitation one hour prior to the service.  Burial will be...

Nov 23, 2023

Edward Otha Mosely, 80, of Macon, Georgia, passed away in Dublin, Georgia, on Thursday, November 23, 2023.  He was born in Macon, Georgia, in 1943, to the Late Lena Wilson Mosely Thomas and the Late Andrew Brown Mosely.

Edward attended Willingham High School, served in Vietnam as a United States Marine, and worked as an ironworker during...

Nov 11, 2023

In Loving Memory of Robert “Bobby” Eugene Courtney II

Robert “Bobby” Eugene Courtney II, 75, of Macon, Georgia, unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023. He was born in Moultrie, Georgia, in 1947, to the late Robert Eugene Courtney, Sr. and Viola Marie Courtney.  He is preceded in death by his beloved son, USMC Sgt. Kelley...

Nov 9, 2023

Ralph Dennis Cameron Sr., 81, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, November 13, 2023, at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home. Family will greet friends for a time of visitation at 1:00pm one hour prior to service.  Burial will follow the service at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, 7070...

Nov 6, 2023

Billy Joe Blaine, 83, of Warner Robins, Georgia, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023.  Billy was born on February 1, 1940, in McCool, Mississippi, to the Late Robert and Effie Mae Blaine.  He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force where he proudly served his country.  He later became a salesman for Warner Robins Motors.  In...

Oct 26, 2023

Susan (Newman) Botkin was born on October 19, 1952, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, to the Late Benjamin and Anna Newman.  Susan was a realtor for Cerwinsky Realtor before moving to Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Vero Beach to be a loan officer at Glendale Federal Bank, Washington Mutual and Great Western Banks.  She was married to Gerald “Baldie” Botkin on the...

Oct 19, 2023

Jewell McElheney, 86, of Macon, Georgia passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023.  A graveside service will be held Saturday, October 21, 2023, at 3:00 PM, at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, 7070 Houston Road, Macon, Georgia 31216, with Pastor Reason Holt officiating.

Jewell was born in 1937, in Lagrange, Georgia, to the Late Hulett and Virginia Kent...

Oct 14, 2023

Johnnie Outler Robertson, 90, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023.  The family will greet friends for a time of visitation on Monday, October 23, 2023, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home.

Johnnie was born in Macon in 1932 to the late John and Lena Outler.  She was married for...

Sep 30, 2023

Diane Walker Langford, 70, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 6, 2023, at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home.

Daughter of the late Jesse Walker and Eva Chapman Walker, Diane...

Sep 29, 2023

Larry Brown Ballard, Sr., of Lizella, Georgia, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023, at the age of 74. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 11:00 AM, at Mikado Baptist Church with Pastor Rusty Smith and Dr. Rick Arrowood officiating. The family will greet friends and family from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM prior...

Sep 24, 2023

Elizabeth Ann Robinson, 69, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023.  She was born in 1954, to the Late Orlander and Rosa Lee Miles Brundridge.  A lifelong resident of Macon, Elizabeth received her education from the Bibb County School System and graduated from Central High School in 1972.  She married Fred Robinson, Jr., in 1983 and...

Sep 11, 2023

M. Nell Ivey died in her home on September 11, 2023. She was born on November 28, 1928, in Cochran, Georgia, to the late Will (7/17/54) and Ida Lanfair Fair (10/8/1967). She was preceded in death by her late husband Dr. C. Ray Ivey, Jr (12/11/1992); brothers Willie, James, and Melvin. She is survived by her son, Kenny Thompson...

Sep 6, 2023

James “Buck” Herring, 73, of Macon, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 2:00 PM, at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home.

Buck was known as the kindest and most generous person anyone could ever meet.  He was a hard-working man; everyone knew to call on...

Sep 2, 2023

Sandra E. Rabun, 80, of Perry, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023.  Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at 11:00 AM, at Sardis-Heard Funeral Home with Reverend Dennis Lanning officiating.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to service.  Burial will immediately follow the service at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, Macon, Georgia. ...

Aug 26, 2023

James Andrew “Drew” Rodgers, 25, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023.  Funeral services will be private. Drew was born in Macon, Georgia on June 10, 1998. A gifted musician, he lit up any room with his guitar-playing ability and loved sharing his joy for music.

Drew lived his life to the fullest and embraced...

Aug 7, 2023

Wanda Sue Rogers, 81, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 7, 2023, as she was surrounded by her daughters and family. Wanda was born on April 26,1942, to James Franklin Watson and Eva Dora Wood in Oakfield, Georgia. She enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with her husband, family and loved ones....