Local obituaries for May & Smith Funeral Directors

Oct 11, 2025

Robert “Bob” Allen Shurling, 67, of Surfside Beach, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 11th, 2025, after a brave and enduring battle over the past few months. Born on May 6th, 1958, in Sandersville, Georgia, he was the beloved son of Jack and Mary Shurling.

Bob dedicated his life to service — to...

Oct 5, 2025

Mrs. Mary Ellen Garner, age 101, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 5, 2025. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held on Tuesday, October 7, at 2:00 p.m. at Tennille Baptist Church, with burial in Brownwood Cemetery in Sandersville.  Reverend Darell Young will officiate.  Pallbearers will be John Brooker Sr., Wayne Norris, Billy Smith, Tommy May,...

Oct 4, 2025

Melanie Leanne "Lea" Andrews of Pearson Chapel Road, Sparta, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025, at her residence.  A graveside memorial service celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, October 11th at 2:00 p.m. at Culverton Baptist Church Cemetery.  Reverend Brian Hill will officiate.  Lea's family will greet friends at the cemetery.

Lea was born and...

Oct 2, 2025

Mr. Terry Lord, age 78, of Big Creek Road in Mitchell, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at his residence. A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held on Monday, October 6, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Roy Smith and Reverend Weston Williford will officiate, and the staff of...

Sep 28, 2025

Mrs. Bernice York Bowen, age 85, of East McCarty Street, Sandersville, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Washington County ECF following an extended illness. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in the May and Smith Funeral home chapel. Reverend Bobby Williford will officiate, and a...

Sep 26, 2025

Mr. Jerry F. Brantley, age 63 of Sandersville passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Washington County Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. A celebration of life visitation will be held on Monday, October 6, 2025, from 5:00p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at May and Smith Funeral Home.

Mr. Brantley was a lifelong resident of Washington...

Sep 25, 2025

Mary Louise Burk Lever of Rome, Georgia, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Magnolia Place at the Spires in Rome, Georgia.

Mary was born May 13, 1936, in Rome, GA.  She was the daughter of the late Bessie Brown Burk and William Franklin Burk, Sr.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Sep 18, 2025

Mrs. Stella Sue Jackson, age 91, of Anthony Drive in Sandersville, passed away on September 18, 2025, at her son’s residence. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Warthen. Reverend Tim Powell and Reverend Bryce Jeffcoat will officiate, and pallbearers will be Josh...

Sep 15, 2025

Mr. Darryl E. Phillips, age 60 of Deepstep, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025, at a Macon hospital. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the May and Smith Funeral Home chapel with Reverend Bobby Williford and Mr. Lee Duncan officiating. The family will receive friends...

Sep 13, 2025

Charles “Chuck” Emmett Adams, Jr., age 67 of Sandersville, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Emory Hospital in Atlanta, following a sudden illness. A graveside funeral service to celebrate his life will be held on Monday, September 15, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in the Warthen Methodist Church cemetery in Warthen, with Reverend Dr. Tom Akins and Reverend...

Sep 8, 2025

Mrs. Nancy C. Wells, age 89, of Riddleville, formerly of Macon, passed away on September 8, 2025, at her residence. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held Friday, September 12th at 2:00 PM, at Riddleville Baptist Church, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Reverend Allen Wiggins will be officiating. Pallbearers will be Ryan Tribble,...

Sep 6, 2025

Mrs. Judy Gail Chandler Kent, age 77 of South Smith Street, Sandersville passed away at Wellstar MCG on Saturday, September 6, 2025, after an extended illness. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held on Monday, September 15, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in Washington County Memorial...

Sep 6, 2025

Mr. David Allen Lindsey, age 60, of Old Savannah Road, Riddleville, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025.  A funeral service celebrating David's life will be held on Tuesday, September 9th at 2:00 p.m. at the Riddleville Baptist Church with burial in the Riddleville Cemetery.  Reverend Wade Dawson and Reverend Andy Carter will officiate.  Pallbearers will be Travis Herman,...

Sep 6, 2025

Richard Henry Knowles, age 43, of Hwy. 88, Sandersville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, September 6, 2025, following an extended illness.  A funeral service celebrating his life will be held on Wednesday, September 10th at 11:00 a.m. in the May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery near Harrison.  Reverend...

Sep 3, 2025

Mrs. Shirley H. May, age 89, of Linton Road in Sandersville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Washington County Regional Medical Center.  A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held on Monday, September 8th at 11:00 a.m. at Pine Hill Methodist Church north of Warthen with burial in the Church Cemetery.  Reverends Don Black,...

Aug 27, 2025

Mrs. Ruby L. Deal, age 89 of Gray passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Gibson Health and Rehab, following an extended illness. A graveside service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the Noonday Cemetery in Twin City, with Reverend Weston Williford officiating.

Mrs. Deal was...

Aug 25, 2025

Mrs. Betty Gill Masdon, age 79 of Dahlonega, GA (formally of Griffin, GA) passed away at her residence on Monday, August 25, 2025. A private graveside service to celebrate her life will be held in Washington County Memorial Gardens.

Betty was born in The Rock, Georgia, the daughter of the late George Thomas Gill and the late...

Aug 23, 2025

Mrs. Yong Sun Yun Young, age 80, of Eatonton, GA, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at her residence. Mrs. Young surrendered peacefully after a brief battle with stomach cancer.  A funeral service celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, August 30th at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Gilead Primitive Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.  ...

Aug 18, 2025

Mr. W.D. McCoy, age 74, of Calvary Church Road in Johnson County, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025.   A funeral service celebrating his life will be held on Friday, August 22nd at 2:00 p.m., at Ivey Baptist Church 3193 New Buckeye Road, Wrightsville, with burial in the church cemetery. Reverends Andy Carter, Phil Wilson and Jimmy Allen will officiate.  ...

Aug 18, 2025

Harris "Harry" Obed Pittman, III, a man of unwavering faith and boundless love, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 18, 2025, in Dothan, Alabama. Harry's life was marked by devotion to his family, his community, and his God, leaving a legacy of kindness and integrity that will be cherished by all who knew him.

Born in Sandersville,...