Local obituaries for May & Smith Funeral Directors

Apr 9, 2025

Kenneth Brad Crook, age 41, of Tennille, passed away suddenly from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  A graveside funeral service to celebrate his life will be held Saturday, April 12th at 11:00 a.m. in Brownwood Cemetery, in Sandersville.  Pastor Bobby Williford will officiate.  His family will receive friends at graveside.

Brad was born in Milledgeville but...

Apr 4, 2025

Mr. Ronald I. Wells, age 91 of Riddleville, formerly of Macon passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Wrightsville Manor. A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Riddleville Baptist Church with Reverend Allen Wiggins officiating. Burial will follow at Riddleville Cemetery and pallbearers will be Ryan...

Apr 3, 2025

Mr. William F. “Beaver” May, age 71 of Sandersville, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Washington County Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. A graveside funeral service to celebrate his life will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in Sister’s Baptist Church Cemetery. Reverend Danny Thomas will officiate, and the family will...

Mar 28, 2025

Zachery Lee Wright, age 31 of Urquhart Lane in Sandersville passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at his residence. A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Warthen with burial in the cemetery of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Linton. Reverend Bryce Jeffcoat,...

Mar 25, 2025

Mr. Bobby Henry Smith, of East Third Avenue, Tennille, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. A graveside service to celebrate his life will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in Zeta Cemetery in Tennille with Reverend Danny Thomas officiating. The family will greet friends following the service at the cemetery.

Mr....

Mar 22, 2025

Amy Rowell Marshall, age 52, of Indian Hill Road, Tennille Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in an Augusta Hospital following an extended illness.  A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, March 29th, at 11:00 a.m., at Sandersville Community Church, with Pastor Scott Ferguson officiating.  Amy's family will receive friends prior to...

Mar 21, 2025

James Lamar Cox, 67 of Ocala, FL, passed away peacefully March 21st, 2025, surrounded by family. A graveside service to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in Brownwood Cemetery, Sandersville, Georgia.

He was born January 5th, 1958, in Tampa, FL, where he grew up and became a lover of...

Mar 19, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. James Wallace Andrews, Jr. (Jim), a pioneering scientist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, who lived a life marked by extraordinary achievements and boundless generosity.  Jim suddenly passed away on March 19, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Anne Smith Andrews (54 amazing years of marriage)...

Mar 18, 2025

Jacqueline “Jackie” Sheppard Boatright, 72, of Reidsville, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.

Jackie had requested that she be cremated and have an informal gathering for family and friends. The family will gather to celebrate her life, at the home of her daughter, Lisa Lovings, 417 Pannel Road, on...

Mar 13, 2025

Dr. John Robert Ward, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and esteemed surgeon passed away peacefully Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Tennille Retirement Home at the age of 79. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church, Sandersville. Visitation will be an hour prior to the service in the church fellowship...

Mar 2, 2025

Mr. Timothy Clyde Hanline, Sr., age 71 of Warthen, GA, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at his residence following an extended illness. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at a family farm in Warthen. Priest Gerome Williams, Priest Tom Van Klingeren, Priest Jerry Gilliland, Priest Ben Van Klingeren, and...

Mar 1, 2025

Mr. Edward Allen Kennedy, age 85 of Sandersville passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Heritage Inn following an extended illness. A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held on Monday, March 3, 2025, at 2:00p.m. at Pine Hill Methodist Church in Warthen with burial following in the church cemetery. Reverend Don Black will officiate, and...

Feb 26, 2025

Annie Kate Holton Yonce, 81, passed away peacefully at her residence Wednesday evening, February 26, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family.

A native of Davisboro, Annie grew up on a farm and attended school in Washington County. She later moved to Augusta to begin her career at Murray Biscuit, later known as Kellogg. She dedicated an impressive...

Feb 22, 2025

Jane S. Smith, age 84, of Riddleville, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025.  A funeral service celebrating her life will be held on Wednesday, February 26th, at 2:00 p.m., at Riddleville Baptist Church, with burial in New Family Cemetery.  Reverend Allen Wiggins and Reverend Mike Ogden will officiate.  Pallbearers will be Gregg Anderson, Shannon Anderson, Keith Drake, Benjamin Anderson,...

Feb 21, 2025

Mr. Charles David Anderson, Sr., age 79, of Holmes Cannery Road, Tennille, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025.  A funeral service celebrating his life will be held on Sunday, February 23rd, at 3:00 p.m., at Pine Hill Methodist Church, with burial in the church cemetery.  Reverend Phil Pilgram and Reverend Don Black will officiate. Pallbearers will be Ricky Sheppard,...

Feb 21, 2025

Mary Wynne Rogers, age 67, of Macon, Georgia passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025. A graveside service for Mary Wynne will be held Friday, March 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM, at Brownwood Cemetery, Sandersville, GA.

A memorial service at First Christian Church will be held at a later date. Check back for date/time.

In...

Feb 15, 2025

Mr. Michael Glenn Boatright, age 70, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025.  A graveside service to celebrate his life will be held on Wednesday, February 19th, at 2:00 p.m., in Zeta Cemetery in Tennille with military honors.  Reverend Andy Carter will officiate.  Mike's family will receive friends at graveside.

Mike was reared in Wrens, where he graduated...

Feb 7, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Truett Irwin Elton on Friday, February 7, 2025, at the age of 100. The funeral service for Truett Elton will be held at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 2:00p.m., followed by interment at Zeta Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church...

Feb 1, 2025

Bettie Carey Bragg, age 78, of Canton, GA, passed away on February 1st., 2025. She was born in Sanford, NC, the daughter of Cooper Burkhead and Dorothy Rice Burkhead. Bettie was known as an outgoing, friendly, and academically gifted student at Lee Central High, where she was a cheerleader and member of the National Honor Society. She then attended...

Jan 28, 2025

David Anthony Brooks, age 71, passed away on Tuesday January 28, 2025, at home with family. A Celebration of Life will be Saturday March 15th from 1pm-4pm, Lake Franklin 647 Veal Road Deepstep, GA 31082.

Dave, as most called him, enjoyed the outdoors and spent time hunting, fishing and canoeing. He enjoyed cooking, boiling peanuts and had...