OBITUARIES
William Roger Fichtner
Jun 24, 2022
William Roger "Bill" Fichtner, age 56, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022, in Charleston, South Carolina. A private memorial service was held on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at May and Smith Funeral Home in Sandersville, Georgia. Reverend Weston Williford and Reverend Don Aven officiated.
Bill is survived by his parents, John and Elphie Fichtner; his brother...
Teresa Waters Williford
Jun 15, 2022
Mrs. Teresa Waters Williford, age 61, of Tennille, passed away Wednesday, June 15 th at her residence. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held on Monday, June 27 at 11 am at May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Brownwood Cemetery in Sandersville. Reverend Bobby Williford and Reverend Stacy Williford will officiate. Pallbearers will...
Cecil Ronald Frazier
Jun 14, 2022
Mr. Cecil Ronald Frazier, Sr., age 74, of Sandersville passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 in an Augusta Hospital following an extended illness. A funeral service celebrating his life will be held on Saturday, June 18 th at 11:00 a.m. at Sandersville First Church of the Nazarene with Reverend Danny Thomas and Reverend Joe Crosby officiating. The...
Tracy Adam Widener
Jun 11, 2022
Mr. Tracy Adam Widener, age 52 of Mitchell died on Saturday, June 11, 2022. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mr. Widener was a native of Glascock County, Georgia, the son of the late James Allen Widener. He was a roofer with Younges Roofing Company. ...
Jackson James Knight
Jun 10, 2022
Airman First Class, Jackson James Knight, age 19, of Washington County, passed away Friday, June, 10, 2022. A graveside service to celebrate his life will be held on Tuesday, June 14 th at 11:00 a.m. in Zeta Cemetery in Tennille, GA. with military honors. The family will receive friends Monday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home....
Scott "Mongo" Prandy
Jun 9, 2022
Mr. Scott “Mongo” Prandy, age 59 of Deepstep Creek Road in Sandersville passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at his residence. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Mr. Prandy was born in Grinnell, Iowa and served his country as a member of the United States Navy. He spent his working career...
Leslie Combes Tucker
Jun 8, 2022
Mrs. Leslie Combes Tucker, age 76, of Macon, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. A funeral service celebrating her life will be held on Sunday, June 12th at 2:00 p.m. at Union Baptist Church in Washington County with burial in the Church Cemetery. Reverend Ron Bracewell will officiate.
Mrs. Tucker...
Shirley Smith Landry
Jun 2, 2022
Mrs. Shirley Ann Smith Landry, age 70, passed away peacefully on Junes 2, 2022 at the home following an extended illness. A celebration of her life will be held at Sandersville Community Church on Sunday, June 5 at 3 pm with burial at Zeta cemetery in Tennille. Pastor Scott Ferguson and Reverend Danny Thomas will officiate. Pallbearers will Mrs....
Little Jimmy Lindsey, Jr
May 22, 2022
Little Jimmy Lindsey Jr., age 59, of Tennille, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on Thursday, May 26 th at 2:00 p.m. at May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend L.T. Logue will officiate. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of service.
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M. Hugh Turner
May 21, 2022
M. Hugh Turner, 83, of Fitzgerald, Georgia, died Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Southern Oaks in Tifton, Georgia.
Graveside services will be held 11 AM, Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at Zeta Cemetery in Tennille, Georgia, with the Rev. Greg Pope officiating.
Mr. Turner was born August 17, 1938, in Tennille, Georgia, to the late Thomas...
Richard Mark Knowles, Jr.
May 15, 2022
Mr. Richard Mark Knowles, Jr., age 32 of Sandersville, died Sunday, May 15, 2022. A funeral service celebrating his life will be held on Sunday, May 22 nd at 3:00 p.m. at May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Zeta Cemetery. Reverend Roy Smith will officiate. The family will greet friends Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until the...
John Michael Boyd
May 14, 2022
Mr. John Michael Boyd, age 64, of Tennille died on Saturday, May 14, 2022 in an Augusta hospital. Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2022 in Washington County Memorial Gardens. Reverend Lamar Brantley will officiate.
Mr. Boyd was a native of Washington County, son of the late James...
Steve Chapman
May 13, 2022
Mr. Steve Chapman, age 71 of Tennille passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022 at his home following an extended illness. A graveside service to celebrate his life will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. in Zeta Cemetery in Tennille. Reverend Gary Griffin will officiate.
Steve was the son of...
Shirley Friedman
May 13, 2022
Mrs. Shirley Kahn Friedman, 98, a longtime resident of Sandersville, Ga., who was deeply involved in the cultural, educational, and social life of her community--and far beyond-- for more than 70 years, died May 13 at the Washington County Extended Care Facility in Sandersville. A graveside memorial service celebrating her life will be held on Friday, June 3 rd...
Lillie Tanner
May 13, 2022
Mrs. Lille Wall Gilmore Tanner, age 86 of Sandersville, gained her angel wings on Friday, May 13, 2022 at Washington County ECF. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. in the chapel of May and Smith Funeral Home with burial in Brownwood cemetery. Reverend Roger Hollie will officiate....
Wayne A Waters
May 12, 2022
Mr. Wayne A. Waters, age 78, of Davisboro passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Pruitt Nursing Home in Louisville following an extended illness. A graveside funeral service to celebrate his life will be held on Monday, May 16, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. in the Wadley Cemetery in Wadley. Pastor Weston Williford will officiate.
Mr. Waters...
Rachel Tanner Josey
May 11, 2022
Mrs. Rachel Tanner Josey, age 81 of Highway 242 in Sandersville, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at her residence. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Davisboro Baptist Church in Davisboro, with burial to follow in Brownwood Cemetery in Sandersville. Reverend Larry Glover will officiate....
Geraldine Rowe Hargrove
May 7, 2022
Ms. Geraldine Rowe Hargrove, age 71, of Sandersville died Saturday, May 7, 2022 at her residence following an extended illness. A graveside service celebrating her life will be held on Wednesday, May 11th at 1:30 p.m. at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Savannah. A visitation will be held on Tuesday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at May and...
Robin Ford Edge
May 7, 2022
Mrs. Robin Ford Edge, age 64, of Sandersville, died Saturday, May 7, 2022 following an extended illness. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held on Sunday, May 15 th at 2:00 p.m. at May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of service at the funeral home....
Annette Tanner Kelley
May 2, 2022
Annette Tanner Kelley entered into eternal rest on May 2, 2022 at home following a short battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 83 years old and predeceased by her parents.
