Local obituaries for May & Smith Funeral Directors

Feb 23, 2017

Mrs. Shirley Jo Wicker Goodwin, age 59, of Jackson, Tennessee, died on Thursday, February 2, 2017 in a Jackson hospital. Memorial services will be held at a later time for family only.

Mrs. Goodwin was a native of Washington County, the daughter of the late James Clyde Wicker and the late Everlee Tanner Wicker. She was a...

Feb 22, 2017

Mr. Clinton William Forehand, age 60, formerly of Moye Drive in Sandersville, died Wednesday, February 22, 2017. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Antioch Christian Church in Oconee, with the burial in the church cemetery. Reverend Danny Thomas will officiate.  Pallbearers will be Gene Sheppard, Marshall Sheppard, Mark Harvey, Mike...

Feb 20, 2017

Mr. Herman Tanner, age 71, of Davisboro, Georgia, died Monday, February 20, 2017 at his residence surrounded by family and friends. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Friendship Baptist Church in Bartow, Georgia. The burial will follow in the church cemetery. Reverends Tom Harrison, Pete Aycock, Steve Keener, and Bobby...

Feb 19, 2017

Mrs. Annie Mozelle Sheppard Adams, age 93, of Sandersville, died Sunday morning February 19, 2017 in the Tennille Retirement Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 22 at May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Sandersville with burial in Zeta Cemetery in Tennille. Reverend Lee Lacey will officiate.

Mrs. Adams was a native...

Feb 17, 2017

Mrs. Carmen Roberts Harden, of Beaufort South Carolina, formerly of Sandersville died Friday, February 17, 2017 following a six year battle with Alzheimer’s disease.   In family tradition her ashes will be mixed with those of her spouse and interred at a future date in the National Military Cemetery in Beaufort, South Carolina. A family service has been held.

Feb 17, 2017

Mr. Ted Daniel "Dan" Veal, age 49, of Tennille, died on Friday, February 17, 2017, in the Extended Care Facility following an extended illness.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, February 19, in the May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Sandersville, with burial in Piney Mount United Methodist Church Cemetery. Reverend Alan Heath will officiate. Pallbearers...

Feb 12, 2017

John Gregg Scarboro, age 53, of Harrison, died Sunday, February 12, 2017. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2017, at 3:00 p.m. at Harrison Baptist Church, with burial in the Church Cemetery. Reverend Andy Carter will officiate. Pallbearers will be Freddie Cullens, Justin Husty , Mike Kitchens, James Moxley, Marc Tanton, Bruce Oliver, Tim Phillips...

Feb 8, 2017

Mrs. Debra Black Brynteson, age 58, of Sandersville, died Wednesday, February 8, 2017 following a short illness. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 11 at 2:00 p.m. in the May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Brownwood Cemetery .Reverend Danny Thomas will officiate. Pallbearers will be Justin Black, Jacob Black, Adam Black, Randy...

Feb 5, 2017

Mr. William Ware Dixon, age 76, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, died on Sunday, February 5, 2017. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 11, at Washington County Memorial Gardens Cemetery near Sandersville. Reverend Danny Thomas will officiate.

Mr. Dixon was a native of Glascock County, Georgia, the son of the late Euree "Buck"...

Feb 5, 2017

Dorothy Brown June 10, 1939 - February 5, 2017 Funeral services for Dorothy Maxine Brown, age 77, of Dublin, will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Bethsaida Baptist Church. Burial will follow at 2:30 PM at Washington County Memorial Gardens in Sandersville. Rev. Brad Ball will officiate. The family will receive friends prior to the...

Feb 2, 2017

Mr. Beverly Julian Hodges, age 64, of Tennille died at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, February 5, 2017, in the May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Sandersville with burial in Zeta Cemetery in Tennille. Reverend William Moody and Jason Belcher will officiate.

Mr. Hodges was a lifelong resident...

Feb 1, 2017

Mr. Franklin Rembert Brown, age 83, of Davisboro, died Wednesday, February 01, 2017. A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 3, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Davisboro Baptist Church with burial in Sisters Baptist Church Cemetery. Reverend Joe Springer and Reverend Larry Glover will officiate.

Pallbearers will be Daniel Cobb, John Prosser, David Dollar, Russ...

Jan 30, 2017

Mr. Aubrey Allison Robertson, Jr., age 68, of Wrightsville, died on Monday, January 30, 2017, at Serenity Hospice in Dublin following an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday February 2 at Mt. Gilead Primitive Baptist Church near Tennille with burial in Mt. Gilead Church cemetery.  Elder Kenneth Brantley will officiate. Mr. Robertson was a...

Jan 30, 2017

Mrs. Sybil B. Brown, age 82, of Tennille, died Monday, January 30, 2017, following an extended illness.   A graveside funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 1st at 2:00 p.m. at Washington County Memorial Gardens.  Reverend Roy Smith will officiate.

Mrs. Brown was a native of Green County, Georgia, the daughter of the late Henry Ira...

Jan 27, 2017

Mrs. Sara Shurling Amerson, age 90, of Lawrenceville, died Friday, January 27, 2017.  A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 30, 2017, at 12 noon in the May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Zeta Cemetery in Tennille.  Reverend Mike Bankston and Mr. Jack Shurling will officiate.  Pallbearers will be Christopher Smith, Ryan Smith, Eric...

Jan 24, 2017

Mr. Kenneth “Kenny” Allen Neal, age 57, of Augusta, died on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, in an Augusta hospital following an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, January 26, 2017, in the May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Zeta Cemetery. Reverend Donnie Baker will officiate.

Mr. Neal was a...

Jan 17, 2017

Ellen Tyson Penrod, 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, January 17, 2017. A celebration of her life will be held Friday, January 20, 2017 at 3:00pm in the Chapel of Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home with Rev. Lance Merritt officiating. Burial will be private in Macon Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 2:00pm...

Jan 13, 2017

Mr. Kenneth Emory Irwin, age 61, of Atlanta, died January 13, 2017, following an extended illness. A graveside memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 12 noon at Piney Mount United Methodist Church Cemetery in Washington County. Reverend Mike Bankston will officiate. Mr. Irwin was born in Stuttgart Germany, the son of the late Emory...

Jan 11, 2017

Mr. Ronny D. Kendall, age 79, of Harrison, died January 11, 2017.  A graveside memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Harrison Baptist Church Cemetery. Reverend Danny Thomas will officiate. Ronny was a native of Washington County, the son of the late Jessie Douglas Kendall and the late Anita Grace Holmes Warren....

Jan 5, 2017

Mr. Wilmer Gene Jackson, Sr. age 81, of Riddleville died on Thursday, January 5, 2017, in an Augusta hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, January 9 at New Bethel Baptist Church near Riddleville with burial in the New Bethel Church Cemetery.  Reverend M. D. Cabe, Reverend Marty Deal and Reverend Danny Thomas will officiate. Pallbearers...