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Local obituaries for May & Smith Funeral Directors

G.R. Lord, Jr.

G.R. Lord, Jr.

Jul 1, 2019

George Raymond (G.R.) Lord, Jr., age 87, died Monday, July 1, 2019, in an Augusta hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Washington County, Georgia, on September 6, 1931, and lived in Washington County his entire life. Visitation will be at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3rd, at May & Smith Funeral Home. The funeral service will...

Thomas Eugene Seipp

Thomas Eugene Seipp

Jul 1, 2019

Mr. Thomas Eugene Seipp, age 61, of Sandersville, died on Monday, July 1, 2019 in an Augusta hospital following an extended illness. A memorial service for Mr. Seipp will be held on Thursday, July 11 at 2:00 P.M. in May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Sandersville.  Reverend Jerry Pickard will officiate.

Mr. Seipp was born on...

Anne Arrington Todd

Anne Arrington Todd

Jul 1, 2019

Mrs. Anne Arrington Todd, age 85, of Bartow, died, on Monday, July 1, 2019, at her residence following an extended illness.   Funeral services will be held at 11 A.M. Friday, July 5 at Josey Baptist Church with burial in the Church Cemetery.  Reverend Jeff Meeks will officiate.  Pallbearers will be Randy Smith, Donnie Smith, Tim Smith, Chris Godfrey, Ron...

Corilla Everett Weaver

Corilla Everett Weaver

Jun 22, 2019

Corilla Everett Weaver, age 72, of Macon died on Saturday, June 22, 2019, at Heritage Inn of Sandersville following an extended illness.  A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 26, at 11:00 A. M. at Deepstep United Methodist Church, with burial in the church cemetery.  Reverend Stan Bellew, Reverend Larry Giles, and Reverend Paul Harris will officiate. ...

David Dewayne Evans

David Dewayne Evans

Jun 21, 2019

Mr. David DeWayne Evans, age 55, of Sandersville died on Friday, June 21, 2019 in an Augusta hospital following an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 25 at the First Church of the Nazarene in Sandersville, with burial at Davisboro Cemetery.  Reverend Danny Thomas and Reverend Ron Dixon will officiate.  Pallbearers will be;...

Billy Eugene Amerson

Billy Eugene Amerson

Jun 20, 2019

Mr. Billy E. Amerson, age 84, of Warner Robins died on Thursday evening, June 20, 2019, at The Lodge in Warner Robins. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, June 24, at May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Amerson Family Cemetery near Davisboro.  Rev. Richard Arrowood will officiate.  Pallbearers will be: Ray Beckett,...

Jimmy Hannah

Jimmy Hannah

Jun 16, 2019

Mr. Jimmy Heath Hannah, Sr., age 47, of Sandersville died on Sunday, June 16, 2019, at Washington County Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. A memorial service will be held at the residence, 3268 Highway 68 North in Sandersville on Saturday, June 22 at 6:00 P.M.  Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until the hour of service.   Reverend...

Betty Jean Garner

Betty Jean Garner

Jun 16, 2019

Mrs. Betty Jean Thomas Garner, age 92, of Sandersville, died Sunday, June 16, 2019 in an Augusta Hospital.  A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 20 th at 1:00 p.m.at First Baptist Church of Sandersville with burial in Brownwood Cemetery.   Reverend Lee Lacey and Reverend Sam Waldron will officiate.  Mrs. Garner’s grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.

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Wade Brown

Wade Brown

Jun 15, 2019

Mr. Wade Brown, 75, died June 15, 2019 at his home in Tennille.  A memorial service honoring his life will be held Tuesday, June 18 at 11:00 A.M. at Tennille Baptist Church with Dr. Brian Welch officiating.  The family will greet friends following the memorial service at the church.  Born the son of the late Linward and Bertha Brett...

Robert Edward Gross

Robert Edward Gross

Jun 15, 2019

CMSGT Robert Edward Gross, age 75, of Tennille, died Saturday, June 15, 2019 at his residence following an extended illness.  A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 21 st at 11:00 a.m. in May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Davisboro City Cemetery with military honors.  Elder Kenneth Brantley will officiate. ...

Ruland Henry Creel

Ruland Henry Creel

Jun 14, 2019

Mr. Ruland Henry Creel, age 70, of Sandersville, died on Friday, June 14, 2019, at his residence. A family and friends gathering will be held on Saturday, June 22 from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. at 5035 Smith Robson Road, Sandersville.

Mr. Creel was a native of Eufaula, Alabama, but had lived in Sandersville for many years.  He...

Wonnie Rayford Mccoy

Wonnie Rayford Mccoy

Jun 14, 2019

Mr. Wonnie Rayford McCoy, age 85, of Sandersville, died Friday, June 14, 2019 in an Augusta Hospital.  A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 18 th at 2:00 p.m. at Sisters Baptist Church with burial in Brownwood Cemetery in Sandersville.  Reverend Jason Loggins and Reverend Danny Thomas will officiate.  Pallbearers will be George Dickson,...

William Ray Anderson

William Ray Anderson

Jun 14, 2019

Mr. William Ray Anderson, age 76, of Tennille, died Friday, June 14, 2019 at Warrenton Health and Rehab Facility following an extended illness.  A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 17 th at 4:00 p.m. in May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Zeta Cemetery in Tennille.   Reverend Larry Glover will officiate. ...

Artie Prater

Artie Prater

Jun 5, 2019

Mrs. Artie Bell Hogue Prater “Memaw”, age 92, of Sandersville died on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Washington County Regional Medical Center in Sandersville.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 12 at 1 p.m. at Austin & Bell Funeral Home Chapel in Pleasant View, Tennessee with burial at Jackson Chapel Cemetery in Dickson, TN. The family will receive...

Randy G. Brett

Randy G. Brett

Jun 2, 2019

Mr. Randy G. Brett, age 61, of Tennille, died Sunday, June 02, 2019 at Wrightsville Manor in Wrightsville.   A graveside funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 5 th at 2:00 p.m. in Zeta Cemetery in Tennille.  Reverend Bobby Williford and Reverend Danny Thomas will officiate.  Pallbearers will be Chris Williford, Robert Dunn, Tony Williford, Benji Bryan, Chan...

Vera Goodman Jordan Mimbs

Vera Goodman Jordan Mimbs

May 31, 2019

Mrs. Vera Goodman Jordan Mimbs, age 91, of Sandersville, died Friday, May 31, 2019 at Washington County Extended Care Facility following an extended illness.  A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 3 rd at 2:00 p.m. at Sandersville United Methodist Church with burial in Brownwood Cemetery.  Reverend Dr. Stan Littleton will officiate.  Mrs. Mimbs’ family will greet...

Gwendolyn Thompson Salter

Gwendolyn Thompson Salter

May 28, 2019

Taylor Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Gwendolyn Thompson Salter, age 85, of Bartow, who died Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at the Heritage Inn of Sandersville. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Friday, May 31, in the Taylor Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Stan Littleton officiating. Burial will follow in the Bartow City Cemetery....

Hugh Ron Johnson

Hugh Ron Johnson

May 24, 2019

Hugh "Ron" Ronald Johnson, 80, of Pensacola, Florida passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday May 24, 2019. Hugh was born September 22, 1938 in Tennille, Georgia to Herman and Annie Mathis Johnson.

Ron moved to Pensacola in 1958 with his loving wife, Jeannette "Faye" Johnson. He was a long time member of Myrtle Grove...

Lynn Brantley

Lynn Brantley

May 22, 2019

Mrs. Lynn Brantley, age 79, of Harrison, died Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Washington County Extended Care Facility following an extended illness.  A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mrs. Brantley was born in Washington County, the daughter of the late Charles William “Bud” Forehand and...

Sara Hartley Perry

Sara Hartley Perry

May 5, 2019

Mrs. Sara Hartley Perry, 84 of Adairsville, GA passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Sunday, May 5, 2019. Sara was born May 31, 1934 in Charlotte, NC to the late Mr. E. Lee Holmes and Mrs. Hattie Kelly Holmes of Sandersville.

Sara was a devoted mother and wife. She always put everyone else's needs before her...

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