Local obituaries for May & Smith Funeral Directors

Jul 22, 2023

Allen Joseph Gibson completed his journey on Earth the morning of July 22, 2023. He lived his entire life in Tennille, Georgia where he was preceded in death by his parents Doris and Allen Gibson, as well as his nephews Jeff and Brent Caneega.

Services will be held at Tennille Baptist Church on Tuesday, July 25th, at...

Jul 18, 2023

Mr. Stanley (Stan) Merton Verrill, age 78, of Riddleville, passed away at his residence Tuesday, July 18, 2023.  A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held on Friday, July 21st at 2:00 p.m. at New Bethel Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery with military honors.  Reverend Marty Deal will officiate. The family will greet friends...

Jul 18, 2023

Mr. Robert Marshall, age 67, of Betty Street in Sandersville, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023.   A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held on Thursday, July 20th at 2:00 p.m., at the May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Washington County Memorial Gardens.   Reverend Scott Thompson and Reverend Wade Dawson will officiate.  John Robert...

Jul 17, 2023

Mr. Curtis Tingle, age 89, of Riddleville, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023.  A funeral service celebrating his life will be held on Saturday, July 22nd at 11:00 a.m. at New Bethel Baptist Church, with burial in the Church Cemetery.  Reverend Marty Deal and Reverend M.D. Cabe will officiate. Pallbearers will be Randy Jackson, Bill Frost, Jimmy Cook,...

Jul 17, 2023

Ronnie Adams, Jr., age 61, of Sandersville, passed away suddenly Monday, July 17, 2023.   A memorial service will be held at a later date.   Ronnie's family will gather with friends and family both Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at their residence 6432 Hwy 88, Sandersville.

Ronnie was born in Millen and reared...

Jul 16, 2023

Ms. Caroldean Jackson Allison, age 89, of Sandersville, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023 at Washington County Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.   A graveside funeral service celebrating her life will be held on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in Zeta Cemetery, Tennille, Ga.  Reverend Maura Peavy will officiate.  Pallbearers will be Ryan Veal, Jared Bass,...

Jul 16, 2023

Ms. Cecelia Hale Drew, age 80, formerly of Blakely Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 16, 2023 in Heritage Inn Nursing Home, in Sandersville Georgia.   A memorial service celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, July 29 at 11 A.M. in Manry Jordan Funeral Home Chapel in Blakely, Georgia.

Ms. Drew was born and reared...

Jul 16, 2023

Erline Robinson Sanders, 90, passed away peacefully at home, July 16, 2023, while surrounded by family after an extended illness. Her final hours were spent listening to her favorite gospel hymns, while family shared fond memories. A visitation is planned for Wednesday, July 19th, at Stanley Funeral Home, Wrightsville Ga, between the hours of 5 and 7.  A service...

Jul 14, 2023

Charles Andrew “Andy” Page, III, 73, devoted husband of Karen Motte Page, passed away at home on Friday, July 14, 2023.

Born in Tennille, GA, he was a son of the late Charles and Lucille Mathis Page, Jr.

Andy and Karen met as teenagers. They soon knew it was meant to be and they were...

Jul 12, 2023

Mr. Raymond Fred Jones Sr., age 76, of Harrison passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 in an Augusta Hospital.  A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held on Sunday, July 16th at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Gilead Primitive Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery.  Elder Kenneth Brantley will officiate. Pallbearers will be Ray Jones...

Jul 9, 2023

Marvin William Alston Jr., age 85, died peacefully on July 9, 2023, in Sandersville, Georgia. Services will be held on July 22, 2023, at the Sandersville United Methodist Church, at 2:00 PM, with a family visitation following, in the Heritage Room.

Marvin was raised by his parents, Marvin Alston Sr. and Frances Thigpen Alston, in Sandersville. He...

Jul 8, 2023

Mr. William “Mitch” Mitchell, age 59 of Warthen passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023. A visitation to celebrate his life will be held on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at May and Smith Funeral Home.

Mr. Mitchell was born September 3, 1963, in Smyrna, Georgia, the son of the late William...

Jul 8, 2023

Mr. Thomas Russell Conger, age 43 of Oconee, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer. A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in the May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel, with burial following at Bay Springs Cemetery in Oconee....

Jul 5, 2023

Mr. Richard “Rick” Emory Hellyer, age 70 of Plantation Drive, Sandersville, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at his residence following an extended illness. A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at First Christian Church of Sandersville, with burial to follow in Brownwood Cemetery. Reverend Jimmy Godfrey...

Jun 30, 2023

Ms. Charlotte L. Summerlin, age 86 of Commerce, GA passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023 at Brookside Assisted Living of Commerce, GA. Ms. Summerlin was born in Sandersville, GA to the late, Charles and Susie Bell Lewis Summerlin. Ms. Summerlin was retired from SunTrust Bank as a branch manager and a member of Homer Baptist Church. Ms. Summerlin...

Jun 30, 2023

Dr. Morris Earl Powell, 96, dedicated husband, father, and grandfather, went to be with his Lord on June 30, 2023 in Sandersville, GA. Morris was born on February 20, 1927 in Douglas, Wyoming, where he was raised on a ranch by parents Homer and Beulah (nee Hart) Powell. Although it would bode well for his future career as a...

Jun 26, 2023

Mrs. Anne Garrett Jones, age 88, of Riddleville, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023.  A funeral service celebrating her life will be held on Friday, June 30th, at 11:00 a.m. at Riddleville Baptist Church with burial in Riddleville Cemetery.  Reverend Allen Wiggins and Reverend Wade Dawson will officiate.  Pallbearers will be Michael Leonard, Taylor Leonard, Todd Rackliff, Scotty...

Jun 22, 2023

In the early morning hours of Thursday, June 22, 2023, Mrs. Barbara Warthen Jordan of Sandersville passed away at her residence on North Harris Street following an extended illness. She passed away peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her beloved husband and children. A memorial service for Mrs. Jordan will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 1...

Jun 22, 2023

Mr. Charles Lewellyn Smith, age 76, of CB Club Road, Sandersville, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Washington County Regional Medical Center. A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held on Monday, June 26, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in the May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Union Baptist Church Cemetery in...

Jun 20, 2023

Charles Craig Williamson, 55 years old, of Sandersville, Georgia, passed away on June 20, 2023.

He is survived by loving family, including Laura Barstow, Patricia Maguire, John Maguire;  Angela Garnto, Jay Brantley, Jerry Brantley, Josh Garnto, along with numerous cousins and dear friends.

He will be greatly missed.