Local obituaries for May & Smith Funeral Directors

Sep 27, 2023

Mr. James A. Smith, age 86, of Davisboro, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Washington County Extended Care Facility, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 1, 2023 at May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Davisboro City Cemetery. Reverend Danny Thomas and Reverend Fred Garrett will officiate...

Sep 23, 2023

Carolyn Toman, a beloved educator and dedicated agriculturalist, passed away peacefully at home on September 23, 2023. She was born on September 4, 1944, in Davisboro, Georgia, to the late James Prince and Dorothy Cowart Prince. Carolyn's life was filled with remarkable accomplishments and profound impact both within the classroom and beyond.  The family will greet friends 5:00pm -...

Sep 21, 2023

Ms. Sheryl-Anne Albury McCoy, age 64 of Wrightsville, passed away at Washington County Regional Medical Center on Thursday, September 21, 2023.

Ms. McCoy was born the daughter of the late Gerald Albury, and the late Joan Decker Albury. Sheryl was born in the Bahamas, on the Island of Bimini, as a result of her father’s career as...

Sep 21, 2023

Mr. Kenny E. Moncus, age 64, of Calhoun, died Thursday, September 21, 2023, at his home, following an extended illness.  He was born August 23, 1959, in Vidalia, to the late Eugene Carlton Moncus and Lola Mae O’Quinn Moncus.  He was a 1977 graduate of Robert Toombs Christian Academy in Lyons.  He grew up in Toombs County, lived in...

Sep 20, 2023

Funeral services for James “Jimmy” William Ivey, age 72, will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Gumlog Primitive Baptist Church with Rev. Robbie Dollar and Rev. Burton Dixon officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Mr....

Sep 18, 2023

Faye Williams Upchurch, 85, passed away on September 18, 2023. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Sandersville, Georgia, and a member of their Joy Luck Club. Faye enjoyed cheering on the Atlanta Braves and Georgia Bulldogs. She loved flowers and gardening as well as coloring and drawing. She had a genuine heart for people, looked...

Sep 16, 2023

Mrs. Byrtis Maxine Daniels, age 89, of Sandersville died on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, September 21 at May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Sandersville with burial in Zeta Cemetery in Tennille. Reverend Danny Thomas will officiate. Pallbearers will be Carl Harrison, Wyatt Harrison, Jacob Daniels, Joshua Daniels, Lawton Daniels,...

Sep 16, 2023

Mr. Stevens Eugene Kendall, Sr., age 88, Betty Street in Sandersville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his residence on Saturday, September 16, 2023.  A graveside funeral service to celebrate his life will be held on Monday, September 18th at 11:00 a.m. in Washington County Memorial Gardens Cemetery.  Mr. Kendall's son-in-law, Jeff Alligood will officiate the service.  His...

Sep 13, 2023

Cecil Edgar Corbett, age 70, of Deepstep passed away unexpectedly at his residence.  A graveside memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00 p.m.  Sunday, September 17, 2023, in the Deepstep Community Church, formerly Deepstep Methodist, Cemetery. Reverend Larry Glover and Reverend Stan Ballew will officiate, and masonic rites will be rendered. His family will...

Sep 11, 2023

Mrs. Margaret Logan Rabon, age 81 of Joiner Road, Tennille, passed away at her residence on Monday, September 11, 2023. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be announced at a later date.

Mrs. Rabon was born in Quincy, Massachusetts, and moved to Washington County later in her life. She is the daughter of the late...

Sep 11, 2023

Shirley L. Humphries age 88, passed away Monday, September 11, 2023. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 15th at Ramah Cemetery with Rev. Gabby Loyd officiating.

Shirley was born in Bibb County on December 5, 1934, to Richard B. and Ethel Lavender. She grew up in the Bibb Mill Village of East Macon....

Sep 10, 2023

Taylor Funeral Home of Gibson announces the death and funeral services of Mr. Terrell Williford, age 90, of Gibson, who died in Augusta at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center on Sunday, September 10, 2023. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 13, at 2:00 pm, at the Gibson Church of God with Rev. Stacy Williford officiating.  Pallbearers will...

Sep 8, 2023

Dr. Donald Brett, Chattahoochee Hills, GA, passed away at his home on September 8, 2023. Donald was born October 24, 1938, in Sandersville , GA, to parents William Henry Clay Brett and Dorothy Chapman Brett. He was a “surprise twin” to his brother Ronald. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death just two weeks before him...

Sep 7, 2023

Mrs. LaGina Sanders Felbob, age 60, of McDaniel Drive, Sandersville, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Doctor’s Hospital in Augusta. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in the May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Zeta Cemetery in Tennille. Mr. Terry...

Sep 7, 2023

Patricia Ross Johnson, age 72, formerly of Peacock Road in Tennille passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023.  A family memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 23rd in Morgan County Georgia.

Patricia was born and reared in Madison Georgia. She moved to Washington County early in life and began her working career at Royal Manufacturing while...

Sep 4, 2023

Brian Macklin Youmans, 46, a resident of Plymouth, MA, passed away September 4, 2023, at Tobey Hospital in Wareham, MA. Brian was born October 4, 1976, in Savannah, GA. He was the youngest of four sons born to Donald Ray Youmans and Mercedes Norris Youmans. His paternal grandparents were Benjamin Macklin Youmans and Edith Anderson Youmans. His maternal grandparents...

Aug 31, 2023

Colonel Theodore McDonald, III, Retired U.S. Army, born January 9, 1943, departed this world to receive his eternal reward on August 31, 2023 at The Retreat Hospice by SAAD in Mobile, Alabama. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held on Saturday, September 16. 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Sandersville United Methodist Church, with military honors.  The family...

Aug 28, 2023

Mr. William Lester Everett, age 87, of Warthen passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on Friday, September 1st at 2:00 P.M. at Pine Hill Methodist Church of Warthen. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Reverend Don Black and Chaplain Christie McTier will officiate. Pallbearers will be Ken...

Aug 24, 2023

Hazel Mylene Busbee Brett, of Chattahoochee Hills, GA, passed away August 24, 2023, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Born June 24, 1940, in Cordele, GA, Mylene was the daughter of Robert Houston and Lulabelle McDaniel Busbee. She was a graduate of West Crisp High School (Cordele) and Massey Business College (Atlanta). In high school, she was a...

Aug 21, 2023

Rubye Inez Avant, 86, of Sandersville, passed away peacefully in Macon on August 21, 2023, following a brief illness. She was born February 18, 1937, to the late William Harlie Turner and the late Mildred Thompkins Turner. Rubye graduated from Sandersville High School in 1955 and later that year on November 26 married Marvin Wright Avant of Sandersville. The...