Local obituaries for May & Smith Funeral Directors

Mar 1, 2023

Mrs. Betty Jean Springle Nelson, age 66, of Oconee, passed away peacefully with family by her side, at her residence on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.   A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, March 4 th at 11:00 a.m., at Tennille Baptist Church with Dr. Brian Welch officiating.  Family will greet friends in the social...

Mar 1, 2023

Flora Ferrell McClarin entered the glory of heaven and woke up early on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 in the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In addition to her being clothed with the garments of salvation, we envision her dressed in pink with earrings and shoes to match. Flora was born on July 10, 1937 in Waycross,...

Feb 27, 2023

Robert Walter Milam, age 54, passed peacefully at home on Monday, February 27, 2023, under the care of Hospice with an extended battle of metastatic breast cancer in the bone. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 18th at 2pm at Lady Lake UMC in Lady Lake, FL. The family will receive friends also on Saturday from...

Feb 25, 2023

Cecil Wade Mathis Jr., age 65, passed away, Saturday, February 25, 2023, in Valdosta Georgia.  A graveside funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 2 nd at 2:00 p.m. in the Davisboro Cemetery.  Reverend Danny Yates will officiate.  The family will receive friends also on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until noon at May and Smith Funeral Home in...

Feb 21, 2023

Mrs. Jane S. Pate, age 94, of Park Avenue in Sandersville, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Washington County Extended Care Facility. A graveside funeral service to celebrate her life will be held on Thursday, February 23 rd at 11:00 a.m. at Davisboro City Cemetery. Reverend Stan Littleton will officiate. Family will greet friends following the graveside service...

Feb 20, 2023

Mr. Troy Michael Nicholson, age 41 of Harrison passed away on February 20, 2023. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at a later date.

Troy was born on May 29, 1981, in Saint Petersburg, Florida. He spent his working career in construction. Troy was a very simple man, but he found much pleasure...

Feb 17, 2023

Mrs. Betty Barnes Barfield, age 86, of Harrison passed peacefully at home on Friday, February 17, 2023 surrounded by family.  A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held on Monday, February 20 th at 2:00 p.m. at May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Tabernacle Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends...

Feb 14, 2023

Debbie Kahn Friedman was born on February 5, 1954 in Sandersville, GA and died of brain cancer on February 14, 2023 at Heritage Inn, Sandersville. She was brilliant, funny, and fearless and her passing is an enormous loss for all who loved her.  A graveside committal service will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. in...

Feb 11, 2023

Ms. Carolyn Pate Sheppard, age 84, of Sandersville, died peacefully, Saturday, February 11, 2023, at the Washington County Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.   A graveside funeral service celebrating her life will be held on Tuesday, February 14 th at 2:00 p.m. in Davisboro City Cemetery with Reverend Stan Littleton officiating.  Family will receive friends also on Tuesday...

Feb 10, 2023

Dorothy “Dot” Batson Bennett passed way the morning of February 10, 2023, in her home in Harlingen, TX surrounded by her family. To say she will be missed does not describe the void that she left behind. Dot was born September 14, 1933, in Wilkinson County, Georgia, to Ruth and Charles H. Batson.  Dot graduated from Sandersville High School...

Feb 5, 2023

Mrs. Leona Sheppard Rogers, age 62, of Laurel Drive, Sandersville, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023 following a brief illness.  A funeral service celebrating her life will be held on Wednesday, February 8 th at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church with burial in Brownwood Cemetery in Sandersville.  Reverend Lee Lacey and Mr. Mike Beckworth will officiate. Pallbearers will...

Jan 31, 2023

Mr. Roy Rogers Yarbrough, age 73, of Davisboro, passed away unexpectedly on his birthday, Tuesday, Jan 31, 2023.  A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held on Friday, February 3 rd at 1:00 p.m. at Bethany Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery with military honors.  Reverend Brant Kennedy and Reverend Jarrett Burch and Reverend Burt...

Jan 29, 2023

Erny Childre, 61, passed away to be with our...

Jan 26, 2023

Virginia Etheridge Davis went home to be with her Savior on January 26, 2023, leaving a legacy of love and family devotion. She was born in Auburn, Georgia, on August 16, 1930, to the late Minor Jackson Etheridge, Sr. and Cleo Maude Jenkins Etheridge, the youngest of their seven children. She was raised in Tennille, Georgia, and graduated from...

Jan 24, 2023

Mary Eleanor Wickersham, 72, died on January 24, 2023, leaving behind an adventure-filled life, a wonderful family, and a tremendous professional and personal legacy.  The second child of the late Dr. and Mrs. William Rawlings, Sr., of Sandersville, Georgia, Mary Eleanor was married to David Wickersham for 49 years before his untimely death in 2017.  Together they raised two...

Jan 21, 2023

Mr. Tom Brett, age 75, of Sandersville passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at his daughter’s residence in Milledgeville. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 1:00p.m. at Sandersville First Baptist Church, with Reverend Lee Lacy officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the church fellowship...

Jan 17, 2023

Mr. Mark Reynolds Paradiso, age 63, of Sunhill Road, Sandersville Georgia, died Tuesday, January 17, 2023.   A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at a later date.

Mark was born in Bridgeport CT., and reared in Shelton CT., where he attended school.   He began his working career in a family business Hartley and Parker...

Jan 16, 2023

Mrs. Ellen Woods Gunby, age 93, of Sandersville, passed away peacefully on Monday , January 16, 2023.  A funeral service celebrating her life will be held on Thursday, January 19 th at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Sandersville with burial in Washington County Memorial Gardens.  Reverend Wade Dawson and Reverend Lee Lacey will officiate. Chuck Byrne, B.T....

Jan 11, 2023

John William Callaway, age 90, known as DahDah to his family and friends, entered into eternity on January 11, 2023. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on January 29, 2023 at Pierce Memorial United Methodist Church in Sparta at 3pm. Reverend. Darrell McGinnis and Reverend Jerry Bradley will officiate. The family will receive friends in...

Jan 7, 2023

Mr. Hugh F. Chapman, Jr., age 89, of Heards Bridge Road, Davisboro, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Augusta University Medical Center. A graveside service to celebrate his life will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in Riddleville City Cemetery. Mr. Mike Ford will officiate. Pallbearers will be: Carl Chapman, Stone Chapman, Daniel...