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Tammy Oliver Quinn

Tammy Oliver Quinn

Oct 30, 2019

Tammy Oliver Quinn, age 54, of Sandersville, died Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at her residence.   A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 2 nd at 11:00 a.m. May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel.  Reverend Chad Waller will officiate.  The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service and following the service at the...

Durley Allen O'Bannon

Durley Allen O'Bannon

Oct 27, 2019

Mrs. Durley Allen O"Bannon, age 89, of Sandersville died on Sunday, October 27, 2019, in the Heritage Inn following an extended illness.

Funeral services for Mrs. O'Bannon will be held at a later date in LaBelle, Florida with burial in the Fort Denaud Cemetery in LaBelle.

Mrs. O'Bannon was a native of Vero Beach, Florida,...

Robert Earl Haywood

Robert Earl Haywood

Oct 26, 2019

Mr. Robert Earl Haywood, age 84, of Tennille died on Saturday, October 26, 2019, at Heritage Inn following an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, October 28 at First Church of the Nazarene in Sandersville with burial in Zeta Cemetery in Tennille.  Reverend Gary Mimbs and Reverend Danny Thomas will officiate.

Pallbearers...

Shannon Rhodes Everett

Shannon Rhodes Everett

Oct 26, 2019

Mrs. Shannon Rhodes Everett, age 48, of Tennille died Saturday, October 26, 2019 following a courageous battle with cancer.  A funeral service celebrating her life will be held on Tuesday, October 29th at 3:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Sandersville with the burial in Zeta Cemetery in Tennille.  Reverend Gary Mimbs, Reverend Danny Thomas and Reverend...

Martha Jean Henderson

Martha Jean Henderson

Oct 23, 2019

Mrs. Martha Jean Henderson, age 76, of Sandersville died on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, October 27 at White Oak Church, near Davisboro, with burial in White Oak Cemetery.  Reverend Ray Henderson will officiate. Pallbearers will be Thomas Glover, John Brantley, Nicholas Henderson, Luke Henderson, Daniel Henderson,...

William Berry Phillips, Sr.

William Berry Phillips, Sr.

Oct 22, 2019

Mr. William Berry “Bill” Phillips Sr., age 95, of Sandersville, died Tuesday, October 22, 2019.  A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 25 th at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Sandersville with burial in Brownwood Cemetery.   Reverend Charles Rector and Reverend Larry Giles will officiate.  Pallbearers will be Rodney Berry Phillips, Ernest Niles Phillips, John...

Dennis L. "Hoot" Gibson

Dennis L. "Hoot" Gibson

Oct 22, 2019

Mr. Dennis L. “Hoot” Gibson, age 70, of Warthen, Georgia formerly of Barnwell, South Carolina, died Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at his residence following an extended illness.  A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 24 th at 11:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Warthen. Reverend Anthony Baker will officiate.   A graveside service will also be held...

Rita Marie Kisner

Rita Marie Kisner

Oct 20, 2019

Ms. Rita Marie Kisner, age 75, of Davisboro died on Sunday, October 20, 2019 in an Augusta hospital following a brief illness. A memorial service for Ms. Kisner will be held at a later date.

Mrs. Kisner was a native of Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of the late Allen Kisner and the late Betty Jacobs Kisner.  She...

Perry Smith

Perry Smith

Oct 18, 2019

Mr. Ernest Perry Smith, age 56, of Harrison died on Friday, October 18, 2019 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 22 at Davisboro Baptist Church in Davisboro with burial at Washington County Memorial Gardens.  Reverend Larry Glover will officiate.  Pallbearers will be Chris Godfrey, Charles Blue, Quentin Blue, Michael Rentz, Andrew Purvis,...

Tommy Thompson

Tommy Thompson

Oct 18, 2019

Mr. Thomas Wayne "Tommy" Thompson, age 66, of Sandersville died on Friday October 18, 2019 at his residence following a brief illness.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M, on Monday October 21 at  May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Sandersville with burial in the Riddleville Cemetery.  Reverend Tony Mimbs and Reverend L. T. Logue...

Lois Dalton Yates

Lois Dalton Yates

Oct 16, 2019

Mrs. Lois Dalton Yates, age 80, of Jordan Mill Road in Sandersville, died Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at her residence following an extended illness.  A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 18 th at 3:00 p.m. at Sisters Baptist Church with burial in Brownwood Cemetery.  Reverend Andy Yates and Reverend Jason Loggins will officiate. Pallbearers will be...

William Roy Brantley

William Roy Brantley

Oct 16, 2019

Mr. William Roy Brantley, age 77, of Oconee, died on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Washington County Extended Care Facility.  A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 18 th at 11:00 a.m. at Antioch Christian Church in Oconee with burial in the church cemetery.  Reverend Tom Howard and nephew, Darrell Brantley will officiate.  Pallbearers will be Clay...

Pre Need Funeral Seminar

Pre Need Funeral Seminar

Oct 14, 2019

Pre Need Seminar

Thursday, October 17, 2019

@ May and Smith Funeral Home

10:00 a.m.

Conducted by: Rev. Julian Ward

Curtis Parsons

Curtis Parsons

Oct 8, 2019

Mr. Curtis B. Parsons, age 80, of Sandersville, passed away Tuesday, October 08, 2019 at Heritage Inn Nursing Home.  A graveside service will be held on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Zeta Cemetery.  Reverend Danny Thomas will officiate.

Mr. Parson was born in Bay City, Michigan, the son of the late Dwight Parsons and...

Marcus Garvey Kamson

Marcus Garvey Kamson

Oct 7, 2019

Marcus Garvey Kamson, age 26, of Davisboro, died Monday, October 7, 2019.  A celebration of Marcus’ live will be held on Friday, October 11 th at 11:00 a.m. at Victory Central Church in Tennille.

Marcus' life began on April 27, 1993.  Though wrought with trauma & trials no child should endure, his life was also full of...

John Seaborn Harrison

John Seaborn Harrison

Oct 7, 2019

John Seaborn Harrison, age 86 of Grayson, GA, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Loretta Harrison; son and daughter-in-law, John & Rhonda Harrison; daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia & Gary Ward; his loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Mr. Harrison was a graduate of...

Kenneth Ray Adams

Kenneth Ray Adams

Oct 5, 2019

Mr. Kenneth Ray Adams, age 72, of Harrison, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019 at his residence.  A graveside funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 8 th at 3:00 p.m. at Washington County Memorial Garden Cemetery.  Reverend Brant Kennedy and Reverend Danny Thomas will officiate.  Deacons of Bethany Baptist Church and former co-workers at Thiele Kaolin Company...

W.H. "Buddy" Lockhart Jr.

W.H. "Buddy" Lockhart Jr.

Oct 5, 2019

Augusta, GA – W. H. “Buddy” Lockhart, Jr., 72, husband of Lana Lockhart, entered into rest, Saturday, October 5, 2019, at his residence.

Memorial services with Full Military Honors will be held Thursday, October 10, 2019, at 2:00 PM from Piney Mount United Methodist Church, 3065 Old Savannah Rd, Tennille, GA, with Reverend Wayne Usry officiating.

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Idanne Schreiber Buhler

Idanne Schreiber Buhler

Oct 4, 2019

Ms. Idanne Schreiber Buhler, age 83, of Sandersville, died Friday, October 4, 2019 at Heritage Inn following an extended illness.  A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, October 8 th at 11:00 a.m. at Sandersville United Methodist Church.  Reverend Stan Littleton and Reverend Jimmy Duke will officiate.  The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. until the hour...

George Melvin Polhemus

George Melvin Polhemus

Oct 4, 2019

Mr. George Melvin Polhemus, age 85, of Elizabethton, TN., formerly of Dallas, GA., passed away Friday, October 4, 2019.  A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 12 th at 2::00 p.m. at May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Sandersville with burial in Washington County Memorial Gardens. Reverend Nathan Adams will officiate.

Mr. Polhemus was...

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