Local obituaries for May & Smith Funeral Directors

Jan 25, 2024

Mr. Billy Doolittle, age 91 of Oconee, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at his residence. A graveside service to celebrate his life will be held on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. at Bay Springs Cemetery in Oconee. Reverend Cathy Greene, Reverend Randall Smith, and Mr. Chris Mayhew will officiate. Pallbearers will be Shane Doolittle, James...

Jan 24, 2024

Mr. Daniel Joseph Waters, age 36, of Tennille, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Washington County Regional Medical Center. The family will celebrate his life with a private funeral service.

Mr. Waters was born in Milledgeville, the son of Donnie Waters and Debra Russell. He was a drill helper with Sandersville Well and Septic. Daniel...

Jan 23, 2024

Betty Ann Gilmore Godowns, 93, peacefully entered into her eternity on January 23, 2024, at Washington County Extended Care in Sandersville. A graveside service officiated by Rev. Wayne Turpin will be held to honor Betty's life at 11:00AM on January 25, 2024 at Ways Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will greet friends after the service.

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Jan 21, 2024

Ronald Colson, beloved husband, father, brother and Uncle transitioned from our Earthly plane into his full Glory on Sunday, January 21st at the age of 75.

Ronnie, fondly often referred to as “RC” was born to (and is preceded in death by) his honored parents, Thomas Jefferson and Oceile Stewart Colson on April 22, 1948. His dear...

Jan 21, 2024

Mrs. Annie W. Freeman, age 95, of Toomsboro, GA, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024.  A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, January 27th at 11:00 a.m. at Toomsboro Methodist Church with burial in the Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery.  Reverend Gail Smith and Reverend Gary Griffin will officiate. Pallbearers will be Jamie Lindsey,...

Jan 18, 2024

Charles R. Smith “Randy”, age 78 of Tennille passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 18, 2024, surrounded by family that he loved so dearly. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 21st at Piney Mount United Methodist Church in Tennille, with visitation from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service. Burial will be private, at a...

Jan 17, 2024

Mr. Jimmy Kendall Smith, age 74, of Riddleville, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, following a brief illness.  A funeral service celebrating his life will be held on Saturday, January 20th at 2:00 p.m. at Riddleville Baptist Church, with burial in the Riddleville Cemetery.  Reverend Allen Wiggins, Reverend Wade Dawson and Elder Kenneth Brantley will officiate. Mr. Smith's...

Jan 14, 2024

Mrs. Claude Dudley Bellew, age 95, of Warthen, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024 at her residence.  A graveside funeral service celebrating her life will be held on Thursday, January 18th at 2:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery.  Reverend Don Black and Reverend Gary Walker will officiate.  Her family will receive friends on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until...

Jan 12, 2024

Jennifer “Jenny” Blanche Lamb Smith, 59, died peacefully at her home and transitioned into eternity Friday evening, January 12, 2024.  A visitation to honor Jennifer's life in remembrance and support will take place from 4:00-7:00 PM, Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at James Funeral Home.

Born on July 1, 1964, to the late Julia Frances McBryde Lamb and...

Jan 10, 2024

Ms. Cynthia P. Brown, age 60, of Gibson, passed away peacefully, at home surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.   A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, January 13th at 1:00 p.m. at May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel.  Pastor Scott Ferguson will officiate.  Her family will receive friends on Saturday from...

Jan 7, 2024

Mrs. Sallie Marie Claxton, age 78, of Harts Ford Road, Tennille, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at her residence. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. in the May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Kite City Cemetery. Elder Kenneth Brantley...

Jan 7, 2024

Mrs. Polly Holton Tompkins, of Lee Street in Sandersville, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday morning, January 7, 2024, at her residence.  A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held on Wednesday, January 10th, at 11:00 a.m. at Sandersville United Methodist Church.  Reverend Dr. Stan Littleton will officiate. Pallbeares will be Mrs. Tompkin's nephews,...

Jan 7, 2024

Pauline Campbell Cash, 91 of Eatonton, Georgia passed away on January 7th, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 27, 1932 in Sandersville, Georgia. The Sandersville United Methodist Church was her church home where she worshipped and sang in the choir. She was a 1949 graduate of Sandersville High School and was active in chorus,...

Jan 6, 2024

Mrs. Ella Mae Sweat, age 96 of Zeta Street, Tennille, passed away peacefully at Washington County Extended Care Facility on Saturday, January 6, 2024. A graveside funeral service to celebrate her life will be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in Zeta Cemetery in Tennille with Reverend Danny Thomas officiating. Mrs. Sweat's grandsons will serve as...

Jan 2, 2024

Mr. Jerry Christopher Byrd, age 49, of Milledgeville died on January 2, 2024, Navicent Health Baldwin Hospital following an extended illness.  A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m.on Sunday, January 7, 2024. at Kendall Heights Church of God.

Mr. Byrd was the son of the late Jerry Bevian Byrd.  He was a former employee of...

Jan 2, 2024

Robbie J. Williams of Tennille, Georgia passed away on January 2, 2024, at the age of 86. Robbie was born June 4, 1937, in Dahlonega, Georgia to Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Carlton Williams. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from Mercer University in 1959. She then completed training as a medical technologist at Grady Hospital in Atlanta before...

Dec 31, 2023

Mrs. Sylvia Mae Bennett, age 91 of Macon, formerly of Augusta, died on December 31, 2023. Graveside funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, January 5 in the Westover Cemetery in Augusta, Georgia.  Pastor Weston Williford will officiate.

Mrs. Bennett was a native of Washington County but had lived in Augusta for many years prior...

Dec 29, 2023

Mr. Taylor Withrow, age 43 of Tennille, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 29, 2023, at his residence. A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Davisboro Baptist Church with Elder Kenneth Brantley and Reverend Larry Glover officiating. Interment will follow in Davisboro City Cemetery. The family will...

Dec 26, 2023

Mr. Wayne Sessions Sheppard, age 90, of Oconee, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023, following an extended illness.  A graveside funeral service to celebrate his life will be held on Friday, December 29, 2023, 2:00 p.m. in Zeta Cemetery, Tennille.  Reverend Dennis Burgess will officiate.  Mr. Sheppard's family will receive friends following the service at the cemetery.

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Dec 24, 2023

Ms. Virginia “Jenny” Greenwood, age 80, of Kinney Street, Sandersville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 24, 2023.   A funeral service celebrating her life will be held on Friday, December 29th at 11:00 a.m. at the May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel.  Dr. Frank Hutcheson will officiate.  A private burial will be held in Brownwood Cemetery.   Jenny’s family will...