Local obituaries for May & Smith Funeral Directors

Oct 19, 2022

Mrs. Sarah Anne Trussell, age 80, of Sandersville, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning October 19, 2022 at Heritage Inn following an extended illness.  A funeral service celebrating her life will be held on Friday, October 21 st at 3:00 p.m. at Sisters Baptist Church with burial in the Church Cemetery. Reverend Jason Loggins will officiate.  Family will receive friends...

Oct 18, 2022

Mr. John J. Collins, age 56 of Lothair Community of Soperton passed away on Tuesday afternoon, October 18, 2022.

Born in Soperton, he was one of three sons born to the late Roger Bruce Collins and Trudie "Tootsie" Jeanette Chester. He grew up in Soperton and was a graduate of Treutlen County High School, Class of 1983....

Oct 17, 2022

Mr. James Edward Clark “Ed”, of Tennille passed away peacefully on Monday, October 17 th in Augusta, Georgia after a brief illness. A native of Sparta, Ed was born on February 28 th , 1938 to Warren and Enda Clark, and was one of nine children. Ed was a hardworking man who enjoyed living life to the fullest, whether...

Oct 16, 2022

Mrs. Ann Harvley Smith, born in Louisville, was Valedictorian and Most...

Oct 15, 2022

Peggy Lou Fox, age 94, of Orchard Lane in Sandersville, went to see Jesus on October 15, 2022. Her memorial service will be held at Good Shepherd Church of the Nazarene in Tennille, Ga on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at 1:30 PM.  The family will be available to visit with after the service at the church.  Officiating will be...

Oct 13, 2022

Ms. Julia May Josey, age 94, of Washington County, died peacefully in her home on Thursday, October 13, 2022.  The funeral will be Saturday, October 15 th at 3:00 p.m. at Josey Baptist Church, with Reverend Mike Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will greet friends from 2:00 p.m. until hour of service in...

Oct 6, 2022

Bertie Watson Gay, age 79, or 1010 Askew Station Bend, Greensboro, GA, passed away October 6, 2022, at St Mary’s hospital in Athens, GA, after a brief illness.  A native of Dublin, GA, was born June 3, 1943, the daughter of Jack and Ethel Watson, who preceded her in death.

Bertie was a graduate of Dublin High...

Oct 4, 2022

Mr. Leon Edward Perry, age 80, of Tennille, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at his home following an extended illness.

Mr. Perry was born on January 2, 1942, in Panama City, Florida, the son of the late Sam A. Perry and the late Vera M. Perry. He graduated from Chattahoochee High School, where he enjoyed...

Oct 3, 2022

Rev. John Devayor Anderson II (aka...

Oct 2, 2022

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Sep 28, 2022

Mrs. Barbara Little Duggan, age 76, of Tennille, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022.  A graveside funeral service celebrating her life will be held on Monday, October 3 rd at 2:00 p.m. in Zeta Cemetery in Tennille. Reverend Andy Yates and Reverend Dr. Brian Welch will officiate.

Barbara was born and reared in Milledgeville, the daughter of...

Sep 26, 2022

Mr. Jack Albert Register Sr., age 73, of Davisboro, passed away Monday, September 26 th in an Augusta Hospital.  A graveside funeral service to celebrate his life will be held on Thursday, September 29 th at 11:00 a.m. in the Davisboro Cemetery. Reverend Richard Staveley will officiate. The family will receive friends following the graveside service.

Jack...

Sep 24, 2022

Mrs. Jean Miller Sheppard, age 97, of Sandersville, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Heritage Inn.  A graveside funeral service celebrating her life will be held Wednesday, September 28 th at 11:00 a.m. in Brownwood Cemetery. Reverend Lee Lacey and Reverend Andy Yates will officiate.

Mrs. Sheppard was born in Cordele, Georgia, the daughter of the...

Sep 21, 2022

William A. “Billy” Merritt, 88, of Tifton passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at Cypress Pond Assisted Living in Tifton. A graveside funeral service will be held for Mr. Merritt at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Mineral Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Mitchell, Georgia, where he will be laid to rest. The Rev. Jim Martin will officiate....

Sep 21, 2022

Wanda Louise (Johnson) Dickey passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2022 after a more than 20 year battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

She was born on May 14, 1942 in Rockwood, Tennessee to the late Alvin Wallace Johnson, Sr. and Ruby Viola (Hixson) Johnson. Wanda was one of 13 siblings and preceded in death by her parents,...

Sep 20, 2022

Mr. John Chiurri Jr., age 63, of Sandersville Georgia, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at his residence.  A graveside memorial service celebrating John's life will be held on Monday, October 3 at 11:00 A.M.  in Brownwood Cemetery in Sandersville.  Reverend Mike Jones will officiate.  The family will greet friends following the graveside service.

John was born...

Sep 17, 2022

Mrs. Betty Elton Brantley, age 91, of Tennille died on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at Washington Co. Extended Care Facility. A graveside funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 20th in Zeta Cemetery in Tennille.  Reverend Dr. Brian Welch will officiate. Mrs. Brantley was a native and life long resident of Washington County, the daughter of the...

Sep 11, 2022

Mr. Bernard Lamar Helton III, age 74, of Warthen, passed away peacefully, Sunday September 11, 2022 at his residence. A graveside funeral service to celebrate his life will be held on Wednesday, September 14 th at 3:00 p.m.  in Brownwood Cemetery in Sandersville. The family will receive friends following the service in the Cemetery. Steven Parsley will officiate.

Sep 10, 2022

Mrs. Barbara Ann Innes Meader, age 78, of Mitchell, passed away at her residence on September 10, 2022.  A service of celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

Mrs. Meader was a native of West Virginia, the daughter of the late John Boyd Innes and the late Betty Phillips Innes.  After spending many...

Sep 10, 2022

Mr. Horace English Armstrong, age 85 of Laurel Drive, Sandersville, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Washington County Extended Care Facility following an extended illness. A graveside memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in the Davisboro City Cemetery. Reverend Dr. Stan Littleton will officiate. The family...