Local obituaries for May & Smith Funeral Directors

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

Oct 4, 2019

Mr. C. Brookins Beck Sr., age 85, of Milledgeville, died Friday, October 4, 2019 following an extended illness.  A funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 6 th at 3:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Milledgeville.  Burial will be held in Brownwood Cemetery in Sandersville at 5:00 p.m.   The family will receive friends on Sunday from...

Oct 4, 2019

Mrs. Sarah Roughton Wilson, age 88, of Sandersville, died Friday, October 4, 2019 at the Heritage Inn Nursing Home following an extended illness.  A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 7 th at 2:00 p.m. at Sandersville United Methodist Church with burial in Brownwood Cemetery.  Reverend Dr. Stan Littleton will officiate.   Pallbearers will be Randy Mayberry, Grayson...

Oct 2, 2019

William Patrick Wommack Jr. (Woody) a native of Riddleville, Ga passed away on October 2, 2019 at home, where he wanted to be. Mr. Wommack was born on January 19th, 1947 to the late William Patrick Wommack (Jack) and the late Gloria Hattaway. William is survived by his wife, April Comstock Wommack of Spring Hill, FL.; daughters , Nikki...

Sep 29, 2019

Mr. Bobby Eugene Whipple, age 77, of Tennille, died Sunday, September 29, 2019, following an extended illness.   A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 2 nd at 2:00 p.m. in May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Davisboro City Cemetery.  Reverend Scott Ferguson and Reverend Josh Mosley will officiate.  Pallbearers will be Tim Blue, Jordan...

Sep 24, 2019

Mr. Charles Chester Allbee, age 81, of Dublin, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at the Veterans Hospital following an extended illness.  A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 2 nd at 11:00 a.m. in May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Washington County Memorial Gardens with military honors. Reverend Sam Scagg will officiate.  Pallbearers...

Sep 23, 2019

Mr. John David Carpenter, Sr., age 76, of Deepstep, passed away Monday, September 23, 2019 following a brief illness.  A memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 26 th at 2:00 p.m. in May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Sandersville.   Reverend Scott Ferguson and Reverend Larry Giles will officiate.  The family will receive friends prior to the...

Sep 19, 2019

Mrs. Mildred Harrington O'Quinn, age 99, of Sandersville died on Thursday September 19, 2019 at the Extended Care Facility of Washington County Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.

Graveside funeral services for Mrs. O'Quinn will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, September 21, at Washington County Memorial Gardens Cemetery.  Reverend Larry Giles will officiate.

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Sep 18, 2019

Mrs. Jacquelyn Frazier “Jackie” Brown, age 75, of Warthen, died Wednesday, September 18, 2019 in a Macon Hospital following an extended illness.  A funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 22 nd at 3:00 p.m. at Balerma Baptist Church with burial at Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Reverend Jerry Bradley, Reverend Chris Carpenter and Reverend Tim Powell will officiate....

Sep 16, 2019

Mr. Fred Rawlings Woodard Sr., age 81, of Davisboro, died Monday, September 16, 2019 in an Augusta hospital following an extended illness.  A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 19 th at 11:00 a.m. at New Hope United Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.  Reverend Ron Dixon will officiate.   Pallbearers will be Chris Albright, Richard...

Sep 16, 2019

Mr. Fred Bang “Freddy” Rachels, age 80, of Sparta, died Monday, September 16, 2019 at his residence following an extended illness.  A graveside funeral service will be held at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, September 19 th at Pine Hill Methodist Church north of Warthen.  Reverend Phil Prim and Reverend Bob Beeland will officiate.  The family will receive friends in Pine...

Sep 12, 2019

Mr. Clarence Emory Roberts, age 83, of Sandersville, died Thursday, September 12, 2019 following a brief illness.  A funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 15 at 2:00 p.m. at Sisters Baptist Church with burial in the Sisters Baptist Church Cemetery.  Reverend Milton Woods and Elder Kenneth Brantley will officiate.  Pallbearers will be Daniel Anderson, Chris Carswell, Chad...

Sep 7, 2019

Mr. John Shelton Larimore, age 85, of Sandersville died on Saturday September 7, 2019 in the Veterans Hospital in Dublin. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday September 10 at May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Sandersville with burial in Brownwood Cemetery in Sandersville. Reverend Danny Thomas will officiate.

Mr. Larimore was a native...

Sep 7, 2019

Mrs. Alice Davis Mimbs, age 92, of Tennille, died on Saturday, September 7, 2019 in Dublin following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, September 11, in May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Sandersville with burial in Zeta Cemetery in Tennille.  Reverend Mark Jones will officiate. Pallbearers will be Billy Davis, Johnny Davis,...

Sep 3, 2019

Ms. Carolyn Sue Waddell, age 68, died Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Wrightsville Manor Nursing Home in Wrightsville following an extended illness.  A memorial service for Ms. Waddell will be held at a later date.

Mrs. Waddell was born in Gainesville, Georgia, the daughter of the late James Thomas Waddell and the late Corine Cagle Waddell.