Local obituaries for May & Smith Funeral Directors

Nov 14, 2025

Mrs. Sheri Ann Litchfield, age 61, of Sandersville died on Friday November 14th, at her residence.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 19th, from 11:00 A.M. until 12:00 noon, in the May and Smith Funeral Home in Sandersville.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to your favorite charity.

Mrs. Litchfield was born-in Fulton County Georgia, the...

Nov 13, 2025

Lynn Andrews, age 65, of Pearson Chapel Road, Sparta, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at her residence. A graveside memorial service to celebrate her life will be held on Wednesday, November 19th at 2:00 p.m., at the Culverton Baptist Church Cemetery. Ms. Dawn Brake will officiate her service. Family members will greet friends in the Cemetery.

Sandra Lynn Andrews...

Nov 12, 2025

Mrs. Linda Shurling Goodman, age 77, of North Avenue, Sandersville, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025, in Augusta with her family by her side. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Sandersville Methodist Church, with burial in Brownwood Cemetery. Reverend Jared Middleton and Reverend Roger Holley will officiate....

Nov 11, 2025

Douglas Lamar Chambers, Sr., age 91, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025. He was born at home in Deepstep on January 12, 1934, to James Fred Chambers, Sr. and Mary Wiggins Chambers.

Mr. Chambers, affectionately known as Papa, was a native of Washington County, born and raised in Deepstep. He was a 1952 graduate of Sandersville High School. He met his...

Nov 9, 2025

Jerry Duggan of Grovetown, GA passed away on November 9, 2025, at the VA Medical Center in Augusta, after an extensive illness. He was born on May13, 1943, to the late A.C. and Elizabeth Walker Duggan of Warthen, GA. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Warthen. Jerry was a 1961 graduate of Washington County Highschool and served...

Nov 9, 2025

Mrs. Samatha Lea Zimerla, age 51, of Riddleville, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025. A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., in May and Smith Funeral Directors' Chapel. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of service at the funeral home.

Mrs. Zimerla...

Nov 5, 2025

Gladys Marie Smith Waller, aged 88, passed away peacefully on the evening of November 05, 2025, in the presence of her loving family. Funeral services will be held at 1 PM, Sunday, November 09, at May & Smith Funeral Home in Sandersville, Georgia. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Born on September 17, 1937 in Sandersville,...

Nov 5, 2025

Mr. Jimmy Lomax Jackson, age 77, of Greensboro, formerly Sandersville, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 with his loving son Jeremy by his side. A private family gathering will be held at a later date.

Jimmy was born and reared in Sandersville son of the late Ben F. Jackson and the late Lila Lingold Jackson. He graduated from Washington County...

Oct 31, 2025

Roslynn Warren Martin, 76, of Brielle, NJ, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025, at Artis Memory Care Home with her loving husband by her side.

Born on March 14, 1949, in Georgia, Roz was the daughter of the late Richard and Mary Will Warren.

Roz was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend, known for her spreading southern charm and grace...

Oct 30, 2025

Michael Henry Blatt, 74, of Woodlawn, VA, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025, after an extended illness.

Mike was born in Calhoun, GA on September 20. 1951. He grew up in Smyrna and Marietta, GA, and was a 1969 honor graduate of Sprayberry High School. He attended Wake Forest University, graduating with a B.A. Degree in English in 1973.

He taught...

Oct 27, 2025

Mr. Horace M. Daniel, age 85 of Jordan Mill Road in Sandersville, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, at Washington County Extended Care Facility. A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Sandersville, with burial following in Brownwood Cemetery. Reverend Stacy Williford, Judge Calvin...

Oct 26, 2025

Mr. Tye Olan Thompson, age 69, of Harrison, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Washington County Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the May and Smith Funeral Home chapel, with burial following at Washington County Memorial Gardens. Reverend...

Oct 25, 2025

Mrs. Betty Jean Ward Elton, age 62 of Wrightsville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Her family will have graveside celebration of life on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, 348 Shady Grove Road, East Dublin, GA 31027. Reverend Curt Lysacker will officiate.

Mrs. Elton was born in Swainsboro, the daughter of...

Oct 22, 2025

Ben Howard Williams, Jr., age 72, of Riddleville, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on Tuesday, October 28th at 1:00 p.m. at the May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel, with Reverend Bobby Williford officiating. Ben's family will receive friends from 12 noon to the hour of service.

Ben was born...

Oct 21, 2025

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Page, age 93, of Harrison passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at her home on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. A funeral service celebrating her life will be held on Friday, October 24th at 11:00 a.m., at May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in New Family Cemetery, near Harrison. Reverend Andy Carter will officiate. Mrs. Page's...

Oct 21, 2025

Hugh Dorsey Moore, Jr.; of Dublin, Georgia; passed away at his residence on October 21, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was known for his gentleness, integrity, compassion for others and lifelong commitment to service. A devoted and beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, he was affectionately known as “Poppy” by his family and “Mr. Hugh” by countless friends...

Oct 17, 2025

Mr. Norman Clark Marshall, age 76 of 5th Street in Tennille, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, following an extended illness. A graveside service to celebrate his life will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in Washington County Memorial Gardens, with Reverend Weston Williford officiating. The family will greet friends following the service at the...

Oct 17, 2025

Mrs. Donna Romfh Ridgeway, age 83 of Davisboro, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, at her residence. A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at May and Smith Funeral Home chapel. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. until the hour of the service at...

Oct 16, 2025

Howard Clifford “Cliff” Sheppard, Jr., a beloved community leader whose life was defined by family, faith, hard work and service, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on October 16, 2025. He was born on November 25, 1951, in Sandersville, Georgia, where he grew up and built a remarkable life. He was the son of the late...

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...