Obituaries

Local obituaries for J H Jones Funeral Home & Cremations
Ezekiel Phelps Jr.
Sep 7, 2026
It is with profound sadness that J.H. Jones Funeral Home & Cremations announces the passing of Mr. Ezekiel Phelps of Milledgeville, Georgia. Mr. Phelps passed into eternal rest on Monday, September 7, 2026.
Mr. Phelps is survived by his two daughters, Tamika Phelps Copeland and Doresa Phelps Harper; his sister, Brenda Phelps Durden; his grandchildren; and a host of other relatives...
Oscar "Pop" Hurt Jr.
Sep 5, 2026
It is with profound sadness that J.H. Jones Funeral Home & Cremations announces the passing of Mr. Oscar(POP) Hurt Jr., of Milledgeville, Georgia. Mr. Hurt into eternal rest on Saturday, September 05, 2026. Mr. Hurt is survived by his Wife Claudette Harris Hurt, and his children, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Public viewing will be held on Thursday,...
George Eddie Jarrette, Jr
Sep 3, 2026
. It is with profound sadness that J.H. Jones Funeral Home & Cremations announces the passing of Mr. George E. Jarrette, Jr.
Mr. Jarrette entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 3, 2026. He was a native of Milledgeville, Georgia, and a longtime educator in the public school system.
Mr. Jarrette is survived by his three children, Sharon Jarrette Jackson, Bernard Jarrette,...
Bobby Joe Peeler
Aug 25, 2026
It is with profound sadness that J.H. Jones Funeral Home & Cremations announces the passing of Mr. Bobby Joe Peeler of Milledgeville, Georgia. Mr. Peeler entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Mr. Peeler is survived by his three sisters, Catherine V. Cooks, Loretta Cooks, and Tamika Roberson Buck; one brother, Clifford Peeler; and a host of other...
Sandra Melissa Oliver
Aug 14, 2026
It is with profound sadness that J.H. Jones Funeral Home & Cremations announces the passing of Mrs. Sandra Melissa Oliver of Milledgeville, Georgia.
Mrs. Oliver entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 14, 2026.
Memorial Service
Friday, August 21, 2026, 1:00 PM, ILENE Cleveland Center (ICC), 164 Swint Avenue, Milledgeville, Georgia 31061
Mrs. Oliver leaves to cherish her memory:
Her husband, David K. Oliver; her...
Francis Gary Garrison
Jul 29, 2026
OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENT
It is with profound sadness that J.H. Jones Funeral Home & Cremations announces the passing of Mr. Francis G. Garrison of Milledgeville, Georgia. Mr. Garrison entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
Mr. Garrison is survived by his loving aunts, Ms. Christine Banks of Milledgeville, Georgia, and Ms. Diann (Albert) Scott of Pooler, Georgia; and his cousins, Billy...
Robin "BO" Walker
Jun 21, 2026
My time has come when I must walk through that valley of the shadows of death and I have found comfort in knowing that I am not alone. God Almighty has walked with me from my birth, throughout my life, and now into the passage of death. A loving and understanding God will never leave us or forsake us.
It is...
Minister Mary Ann Reaves
Apr 19, 2026
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. - Psalm 23:4
My life was beautiful for as long as it lasted, but the journey of my life has come to an end. The bible tells us that to be...
Daniel Smith
Mar 18, 2026
It is with profound sadness that J.H. Jones Funeral Home & Cremations announces the passing of Mr. Daniel Smith of Riverdale, Georgia, who departed this life on March 18, 2026.
A public viewing will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 12:00 noon until 5:00 PM.
Mr. Smith leaves to cherish his loving memory his children: Quran Hall and Daniel Hall;...
France Collins Jones
Mar 13, 2026
COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT
Mrs. Frances C. Jones of Macon, Georgia, formerly of Milledgeville, Georgia, departed this life on March 19, 2026.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Greater New Bethel Baptist Church, 2407 Rocky Creek Road, Macon, Georgia 31206.
She leaves to cherish her loving memory her children: Calvin Jones of Milledgeville, Georgia; Oscar...
Lillian Simmons Renfroe
Feb 16, 2026
It is with profound sadness that J.H. Jones Funeral Home & Cremations announces the passing of Mrs. Lillian Simmons Renfroe of Milledgeville, Georgia, who departed this life on February 16, 2026, at the age of 95.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness, 1100 O’Connor Drive, Milledgeville, GA.
Mrs....
Lloyd Sherwood
Jan 2, 2026
I could not stop for death, but death kindly stopped for me. When that train of death stopped for me after seventy years, I welcomed my departure from this land and my earthly duties had finally come to an end. There’s peace and serenity on this train. My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest, I truly was...
George Howard
Jan 2, 2026
Although death came at me like a quiet storm, I fought so hard to stay because I never wanted to leave any of you in such a sudden way.
It is with profound sadness that J.H. Jones Funeral Home & Cremations announces the passing of Mr. George Howard of Milledgeville, Georgia.
He entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 02, 2026.
A private...
Floyd Wester
Dec 29, 2025
It is with profound sadness that J.H. Jones Funeral Home & Cremations announces the passing of Mr. Floyd Wester of Milledgeville, Georgia.
He entered into rest on Monday, December 29, 2025
A private Celebration of Life was held with family.
Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
Alferd Trotter
Dec 1, 2025
"I did not want to leave you all because I loved each of you in my own special way, but when God heard my secret cry, His angels came to take me home. I welcomed my departure from this land, for this world was never meant to be my permanent home. There was peace and serenity on this journey. My...
Agnes R ( Honey) Havior
Nov 29, 2025
When the time comes to bid this life farewell, we should find comfort in knowing that a loving God will be there with us to guide us to our new home.
It is with profound sadness that J.H. Jones Funeral Home & Cremations announces the passing of Mrs. Agnes Ruth Havior of Milledgeville, Georgia.
She...
Fred Goodman
Nov 29, 2025
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." II Timothy 4:7
It is with profound sadness that J.H. Jones Funeral Home & Cremations announces the passing of Mr. Fred Goodman of Milledgeville, Georgia.
It is with profound sadness that J.H. Jones Funeral Home & Cremations announces the...
Willie Cotton
Nov 13, 2025
Life has many struggles, and with the help of God, we are equipped to overcome the obstacles in our lives. Today is a challenging time in our lives, but we keep hearing a voice that says, "Grieve not for me. To those I am leaving behind, remember the good and troubled times, the laughter, the journey I've walked over...
Theodora H Trawick
Nov 10, 2025
I AM CONFIDENT, I SAY, AND WILLING RATHER TO BE ABSENT FROM THIS BODY, AND TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD." II CORINTHIANS 5:8
It is with a shout of joy and a grateful heart that I say "see you in the morning" to all those I leave behind! For I knew that if this old earthly...
Charles Winter
Sep 14, 2025
I did not want to leave you all because I have loved each of you in my own special way; but when the master heard my secret cries, His death angels came to take me home.
After sixty -four years of life, I welcomed my departure from this land because earth was never my permanent home.
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