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Patricia Harp

Patricia Harp

May 20, 2017

Patricia 'Pat' Carolyn Harp, age 70 of Conyers, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2017.  Ms. Harp is preceded in death by her parents, H.R. and Ruby Poole.  She is survived by her daughter,  Sholar Mitchell, Conyers, GA; granddaughter, Katie Mitchell, Conyers, GA;  sister, Barbara West, Sandersville, GA;  aunt, Kathyrn Adams, Tallahassee, FL.  She adored her granddaughter, Katie and her Shih...

William "Bill" Hodges

William "Bill" Hodges

May 19, 2017

William "Bill" Hodges

Born in Davisboro, Georgia on November 5, 1934

Departed on May 19, 2017 and resided in Lawrenceville, Georgia

Funeral Service: First United Methodist Church of Lawrenceville Thursday May 25, 2017 11:00am to 12:00pm

Visitation: Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel

Wednesday May 24, 017 6:00pm to 8:00pm

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Mitch Pervis Fuqua

Mitch Pervis Fuqua

May 17, 2017

Mr. Mitch Pervis Fuqua, age 79, of Tennille, died on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at his residence following an extended illness.

A private service will be scheduled at a later date.

Mitch was born in Dodge County, Georgia, the son of the late Herbert Wayne Fuqua and the late Kathryn "Kitty" Pervis Fuqua.  He was...

Ruth Bailey Brown

Ruth Bailey Brown

May 6, 2017

Mrs. Ruth Bailey Brown, age...

Albert Martin Brynteson, Sr.

Albert Martin Brynteson, Sr.

Apr 28, 2017

Allbert Martin Brynteson, Sr., age 90, of Sandersville went to be with his Lord on Friday,  April 28, 2017, at his residence, after a long battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 2, 2017 in the May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Sandersville with burial at New Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery near...

Mary Sheppard Tanner

Mary Sheppard Tanner

Apr 22, 2017

Mary Sheppard Tanner, age 91, of Gainesville, Florida, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017, at Gainesville Health Center.  A memorial service will be held at Harrison Baptist Church at a later date.

Mrs. Sheppard was born on November 7, 1925, in Sandersville, Georgia. She was the daughter of Rufus and Faye Sheppard. She grew up near Harrison,...

Grace Bryan Holmes

Grace Bryan Holmes

Apr 21, 2017

Grace Bryan Holmes, 98, of Decatur, Georgia, died Friday, April 21, 2017. Born April 9, 1919, in Riddleville, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Gainer E. Bryan and Lila Smith Bryan. She moved to Atlanta in 1966 with her husband, Rev. Thomas J. Holmes, Sr., and continued to reside in Decatur after her husband's death in 1985....

Gerald David Andrews

Gerald David Andrews

Apr 20, 2017

Mr. Gerald David Andrews, age 83, of Sandersville, died on Thursday, April 20, 2017, at his residence following an extended illness. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 24, at 2:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church of Sandersville with burial in Brownwood Cemetery in Sandersville. Minister Marlon Lastinger, Reverend Lee Lacey and Reverend Andy Yates will officiate.  Pallbearers...

Dorothy Frost Robinson

Dorothy Frost Robinson

Apr 16, 2017

Mrs. Dorothy Frost Robinson, age 89, of Homestead FL., died Sunday, April 16, 2017.  A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 22 nd at 11:00 a.m. at New Bethel Baptist Church near Riddleville with burial in the Church Cemetery.  Reverend Danny Thomas will officiate.

Mrs. Robinson was born in Washington County the daughter of the...

Lonnie Silas Mcdonald

Lonnie Silas Mcdonald

Apr 13, 2017

Mr. Lonnie Silas McDonald, age 89, of Warthen, died Thursday, April 13, 2017 in an Augusta Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, April 15, 2017, at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Warthen with burial in the church cemetery.  Reverend Tim Powell, Reverend Billy Duggan and Reverend Gary Mimbs will officiate.  Pallbearers will be B.J. Wasden,...

Flora Hodges May

Flora Hodges May

Apr 12, 2017

Mrs. Flora Hodges May, age 92, of Sandersville, died Wednesday, April 12, 2017. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 15 th at 3:00 p.m. in May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Washington County Memorial Gardens. Reverend Jerry O’Neil and Reverend Randall Smith will officiate.

Pallbearers will be Brad May, Kevin May,...

Wayne Allen Chalker

Wayne Allen Chalker

Apr 10, 2017

Mr. Wayne Allen Chalker, age 85, of Mitchell, died on Monday, April 10, 2017, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Mineral Springs Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Reverend Bobby Hattaway and Reverend Burt Mauldin will officiate.

Pallbearers will be Don Roberson, Dean Roberson, Chris...

Clarence J. Garner

Clarence J. Garner

Apr 6, 2017

Mr. Clarence J. Garner, of Oscar Drive, Sandersville, died Thursday, April 6, 2017 following an extended illness.  A funeral service will on Sunday, April 9 th at 2:00 p.m. at Piney Mount United Methodist Church with burial in Washington County Memorial Gardens.   Reverends Mike Bankston and Bob Williams will officiate.  Mr. Garner’s grandsons will service as pallbearers.

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Vicky H. Blue

Vicky H. Blue

Apr 6, 2017

Mrs. Vicky H. Blue, age 62, of Tennille, died Thursday morning, April 6, 2017 in an Augusta hospital following an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, April 10, 2017at May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Sandersville with burial in Zeta Cemetery in Tennille. Reverend Tripp Hodges and Reverend Danny Thomas will officiate. Pallbearers...

Allison Stockton Johnson

Allison Stockton Johnson

Apr 5, 2017

Mrs. Allison Stockton Johnson, age 59, of Sandersville, died Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at her residence following an extended illness.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday April 11, 2017 at Washington Memorial Gardens near Sandersville.

Mrs. Johnson was a native of Gainesville, the daughter of the late Clyde Stockton. She was...

Julie Delaine Carr

Julie Delaine Carr

Apr 1, 2017

Julie Delaine Carr, age 45, of Lexington Kentucky, formerly of Washington County, died on Saturday, April 1, 2017 in Lexington.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, April 9, 2017, at 4 pm at May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Sandersville. Reverend Danny Thomas and Reverend Gary Mimbs will officiate.

Julie had lived...

Elaine Tompkins Avant

Elaine Tompkins Avant

Mar 31, 2017

Mrs. Elaine Tompkins Avant, age 77, of Sandersville died on Friday, March 31, 2017 after a hard fought battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 4, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Minister Marlon Lastinger and Reverend John Forrester will officiate.

Pallbearers will be Ben Avant,...

Thomas Wayne Burns

Thomas Wayne Burns

Mar 27, 2017

Mr. Thomas Wayne Burns, age 72, of Warthen, died Monday, March 27, 2017 at his residence. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at 3:00 p.m. in the May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel. Minister Marlon Lastinger and Reverend Gary Mimbs will officiate.

Mr. Burns was born in Leesburg Florida, the son of...

Jerry W. Logue, Sr.

Jerry W. Logue, Sr.

Mar 27, 2017

Mr. Jerry W. Logue Sr. ,age 97, of Tennille, died Monday, March 27, 2017, at Washington County Extended Care Facility. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 30, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at First Church of the Nazarene in Sandersville with burial in Washington County Memorial Gardens. Reverends Danny Thomas and Gary Mimbs will officiate.

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Ramus Guy Freeman

Ramus Guy Freeman

Mar 26, 2017

Reverend Ramus Guy Freeman, age 89, of Tennille, went to his Heavenly home, Sunday, March 26, 2017, at his residence following an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, March 30 at Tennille United Methodist Church with burial in Zeta Cemetery in Tennille. Reverend Dr. George Freeman and Reverend Randall Smith will officiate.

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