Local obituaries for May & Smith Funeral Directors

Sep 26, 2025

Mr. Jerry F. Brantley, age 63 of Sandersville passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Washington County Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. A celebration of life visitation will be held on Monday, October 6, 2025, from 5:00p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at May and Smith Funeral Home.

Mr. Brantley was a lifelong resident of Washington...

Sep 25, 2025

Mary Louise Burk Lever of Rome, Georgia, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Magnolia Place at the Spires in Rome, Georgia.

Mary was born May 13, 1936, in Rome, GA.  She was the daughter of the late Bessie Brown Burk and William Franklin Burk, Sr.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Sep 18, 2025

Mrs. Stella Sue Jackson, age 91, of Anthony Drive in Sandersville, passed away on September 18, 2025, at her son’s residence. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Warthen. Reverend Tim Powell and Reverend Bryce Jeffcoat will officiate, and pallbearers will be Josh...

Sep 15, 2025

Mr. Darryl E. Phillips, age 60 of Deepstep, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025, at a Macon hospital. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the May and Smith Funeral Home chapel with Reverend Bobby Williford and Mr. Lee Duncan officiating. The family will receive friends...

Sep 13, 2025

Charles “Chuck” Emmett Adams, Jr., age 67 of Sandersville, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Emory Hospital in Atlanta, following a sudden illness. A graveside funeral service to celebrate his life will be held on Monday, September 15, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in the Warthen Methodist Church cemetery in Warthen, with Reverend Dr. Tom Akins and Reverend...

Sep 8, 2025

Mrs. Nancy C. Wells, age 89, of Riddleville, formerly of Macon, passed away on September 8, 2025, at her residence. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held Friday, September 12th at 2:00 PM, at Riddleville Baptist Church, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Reverend Allen Wiggins will be officiating. Pallbearers will be Ryan Tribble,...

Sep 6, 2025

Mrs. Judy Gail Chandler Kent, age 77 of South Smith Street, Sandersville passed away at Wellstar MCG on Saturday, September 6, 2025, after an extended illness. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held on Monday, September 15, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in Washington County Memorial...

Sep 6, 2025

Mr. David Allen Lindsey, age 60, of Old Savannah Road, Riddleville, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025.  A funeral service celebrating David's life will be held on Tuesday, September 9th at 2:00 p.m. at the Riddleville Baptist Church with burial in the Riddleville Cemetery.  Reverend Wade Dawson and Reverend Andy Carter will officiate.  Pallbearers will be Travis Herman,...

Sep 6, 2025

Richard Henry Knowles, age 43, of Hwy. 88, Sandersville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, September 6, 2025, following an extended illness.  A funeral service celebrating his life will be held on Wednesday, September 10th at 11:00 a.m. in the May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery near Harrison.  Reverend...

Sep 3, 2025

Mrs. Shirley H. May, age 89, of Linton Road in Sandersville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Washington County Regional Medical Center.  A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held on Monday, September 8th at 11:00 a.m. at Pine Hill Methodist Church north of Warthen with burial in the Church Cemetery.  Reverends Don Black,...

Aug 27, 2025

Mrs. Ruby L. Deal, age 89 of Gray passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Gibson Health and Rehab, following an extended illness. A graveside service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the Noonday Cemetery in Twin City, with Reverend Weston Williford officiating.

Mrs. Deal was...

Aug 25, 2025

Mrs. Betty Gill Masdon, age 79 of Dahlonega, GA (formally of Griffin, GA) passed away at her residence on Monday, August 25, 2025. A private graveside service to celebrate her life will be held in Washington County Memorial Gardens.

Betty was born in The Rock, Georgia, the daughter of the late George Thomas Gill and the late...

Aug 23, 2025

Mrs. Yong Sun Yun Young, age 80, of Eatonton, GA, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at her residence. Mrs. Young surrendered peacefully after a brief battle with stomach cancer.  A funeral service celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, August 30th at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Gilead Primitive Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.  ...

Aug 18, 2025

Mr. W.D. McCoy, age 74, of Calvary Church Road in Johnson County, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025.   A funeral service celebrating his life will be held on Friday, August 22nd at 2:00 p.m., at Ivey Baptist Church 3193 New Buckeye Road, Wrightsville, with burial in the church cemetery. Reverends Andy Carter, Phil Wilson and Jimmy Allen will officiate.  ...

Aug 18, 2025

Harris "Harry" Obed Pittman, III, a man of unwavering faith and boundless love, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 18, 2025, in Dothan, Alabama. Harry's life was marked by devotion to his family, his community, and his God, leaving a legacy of kindness and integrity that will be cherished by all who knew him.

Born in Sandersville,...

Aug 17, 2025

Jimmie William "Bubba" Barlow, Jr., passed away peacefully at his residence on August 17, 2025, at the age of 65, after a courageous year-long battle with cancer.  A family and friends gathering to celebrate Bubba's life will be held on Thursday, August 21st from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., at May and Smith Funeral Home in Sandersville.

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Aug 17, 2025

Mr. John Richard Lindsey, age 87 of South Brown Street in Oconee, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at his daughter’s residence. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Antioch Christian Church in Oconee with burial following in the church cemetery. Reverend Dennis Burgess will officiate, and pallbearers will be Campbell...

Aug 11, 2025

Richard Rodney Warren was born Jan. 21, 1947, to Claude and Mary Will (Colson) Warren in Sandersville, Georgia. He died Aug. 11, 2025, at Greenwood Place Retirement Community in Wrightsville, Georgia. He was a graduate of Washington County High School and the University of Hawaii.

Rodney served for 24 years with the United States Air Force, attaining...

Aug 10, 2025

Dianne Jordan died peacefully on August 10, 2025. She was 79.

Dianne was born on December 29, 1945, in Athens, Georgia, at Athens St. Mary's Hospital to Alberta and John Hale.

Dianne graduated from the last class of Woman's College of Georgia in Milledgeville (now known as Georgia College) where she served as yearbook editor....

Aug 5, 2025

Mr. Franklin “Buddy” Waters, age 71, of Tennille passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at his residence following a brief illness. A graveside service to celebrate his life will be held on Friday, August 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM in Brownwood Cemetery in Sandersville with Reverend Weston Williford officiating. The family will greet friends following the service in...