Local obituaries for May & Smith Funeral Directors

Aug 12, 2021

Madyson Hope Tribble, age 16, of Sheppard Road, Tennille, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021.  A family only service celebrating Mady's life will be held on Saturday, August 21st. Reverend Gary Mimbs will officiate.

Mady was born on February 7, 2005 to a loving family.  She instantly became an inspiration to anyone that met her.  She was...

Aug 12, 2021

Ms. Dorothy Ross Griffith, age 78, of Warthen, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, August 12, 2021.   A family gathering celebrating her life will be held at a later date.

Ms. Griffith was born and reared in Wayne County, Michigan one of ten siblings, the daughter of the late Howard Ross and the late Minnie...

Aug 11, 2021

Arthur C. Yarbrough Jr. — college professor, Naval officer, church pianist, beloved uncle, generous friend — died of natural causes Aug. 11 at his home in Washington County. He was 93.  A graveside memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 29, at Mineral Springs Baptist Church in Mitchell. A memorial service will be held on...

Aug 9, 2021

Mr. Keith Sargent McDonald, age 59, of Warthen died on Monday, August 9, 2021, following a brief illness. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, August 12, in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery in Warthen.  Reverend Joe Crosby and Reverend Gary Mimbs will officiate. Pallbearers will be Bill Garner, Doug Waller, Nic Goodson, Kyle Hyman, Tommy Brown,...

Aug 9, 2021

Kathryn Lee Reynolds Garner, age 73, of Tennille, died Monday, August 9, 2021 at the Washington County Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.  A graveside funeral service celebrating Kay's life will be held on Friday, August 13th at 11:00 a.m. in Brownwood Cemetery in Sandersville.  Reverend Danny Thomas will officiate.  The family will greet friends following the graveside...

Aug 7, 2021

Mr. John Dean McCaskill, Sr., age 85, of Sandersville died on Saturday, August 7, 2021, following an extended illness.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, August 10 at Sandersville United Methodist Church in Sandersville with burial in Brownwood Cemetery.  Reverend Stan Littleton will officiate.

Mr. McCaskill was a native and lifelong resident of Washington...

Jul 31, 2021

Mr. Roger M. Brazzell, age 69 of Sandersville, formerly of Eastover, SC passed away on July 31, 2021 at Heritage Inn in Sandersville, following an extended illness. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 3, at 2:00p.m. at Ridgeland Heights Baptist Church in Sandersville. Reverend Tony Mimbs will officiate.

Mr. Brazzell was born on August...

Jul 26, 2021

Mrs. Margaret Carr McCarty, age 74, of Sandersville, died peacefully on Monday, July 26, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family.  A funeral service celebrating her life will be held on Wednesday, July 28th at 11:00 a.m. at Sandersville United Methodist Church.  Reverend Dr. Stan Littleton will officiate.  The family will greet friends following the service in Heritage...

Jul 23, 2021

Mrs. Geraldine B. Carter, age 85, of Sandersville, died Friday, July 23, 2021, at Heritage Nursing Home following an extended illness.  A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 26th at 11:00 a.m. at Sisters Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.  Reverend Burt Parker will officiate.  Pallbearers will be Kenny Trussell, David Trussell, Jack...

Jul 19, 2021

Stevens Eugene Kendall Jr., age 48, of Betty Street, Sandersville, died Monday, June 19, 2021 at the Washington County Regional Center.  A family gathering to celebrate Steven's life will be held at a later date.

Stevens was born in Richmond County and reared in Washington County, where he graduated from Brentwood School.  He began his working career...

Jul 19, 2021

Fred Chambers, Jr., 92, died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Monday, July 19, 2021. He was born on October 12, 1928 in Deepstep, Washington County GA. He was one of seven children born to Fred Chambers, Sr. and Mary Wiggins Chambers. He learned to be a farmer by helping his daddy on the farm and he developed...

Jul 17, 2021

Shelly Christan Giles age 35, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 21 st at the home of Charlie and Lisa Giles, 12014 Deepstep Rd., Sandersville, GA.

Shelly was born on July 17, 1986, in Augusta, Georgia, to Charlie R. Giles, III and Lisa...

Jul 14, 2021

Mrs. Lucille Mathis Page, age 93, of Tennille, died on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at Tennille Retirement Home following an extended illness.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 17, in the May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Sandersville, with burial following in Zeta Cemetery in Tennille.  Pastor Scott Ferguson and Reverend Danny...

Jul 12, 2021

Mrs. Dolores Karen Hunt Kornn, age 72, of Harrison died on Monday, July 12, 2021 at her residence following an extended illness.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, July 16, in the May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Sandersville.  Reverend Gary Griffin will officiate.  Burial will follow in Washington County Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers...

Jul 10, 2021

Elizabeth Moye Bender, affectionately known to her friends and family as “Bett”, passed away on July 10, 2021.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Davisboro United Methodist Church, with internment immediately following the service at Davisboro City Cemetery. Reverend Ron Dixon will officiate. Pallbearers will be Clark Moye, Adam...

Jul 4, 2021

Mr. Frank Claude Waters, age 55, of Harrison, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021 in an Augusta Hospital.  A memorial service celebrating Frank's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 8th in the May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel.  Reverend Hugh Baxter will officiate.  The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of...

Jul 3, 2021

Mrs. Frances "Sara" Anderson Brown, age 91, Mt. Zion Road, Warthen, passed away peacefully at her home July 3, 2021.   A funeral service celebrating her life will be held on Monday, July 5th at 11:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church with burial in the Church Cemetery.  Reverend Tim Powell and Reverend Dr. Anthony Baker will officiate.   Pallbearers will be...

Jul 2, 2021

Michael Kenneth Van Loo, 50, of Cumming, Georgia passed away on July 2, 2021 after a short illness. Mike was born on February 19, 1971 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Kenneth and Suzanne Van Loo. He graduated from Lawrence North High School in Indianapolis, Indiana and then attended Ball State University, before moving to Georgia in 1991. Mike worked...

Jun 28, 2021

Mr. Julian Diaz, Jr. of Sandersville, died Monday, June 28, 2021 at the Washington County Extended Care Facility.   Julian was 95 years old.  A private service will be held at Good Shephard Episcopal Church in Covington, Georgia at a later date.

Mr. Diaz was born and reared in Ybor City, Tampa, Florida where he graduated from Jefferson...

Jun 27, 2021

Mr. Bruce Edward Stykemain, Sr. passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021 in Waynesboro, Georgia.

Mr. Stykemain was born on March 2, 1957 in Toledo, Ohio to the late James Stykemain and the late Delores Haskell Stykemain. He enjoyed building, good food, music, especially soul music and farming. Mr. Stykemain loved people, and they loved him. He...