Local obituaries for May & Smith Funeral Directors

Oct 22, 2025

Ben Howard Williams, Jr., age 72, of Riddleville, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on Tuesday, October 28th at 1:00 p.m. at the May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel, with Reverend Bobby Williford officiating. Ben's family will receive friends from 12 noon to the hour of service.

Ben was born...

Oct 21, 2025

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Page, age 93, of Harrison passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at her home on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. A funeral service celebrating her life will be held on Friday, October 24th at 11:00 a.m., at May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in New Family Cemetery, near Harrison. Reverend Andy Carter will officiate. Mrs. Page's...

Oct 21, 2025

Hugh Dorsey Moore, Jr.; of Dublin, Georgia; passed away at his residence on October 21, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was known for his gentleness, integrity, compassion for others and lifelong commitment to service. A devoted and beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, he was affectionately known as “Poppy” by his family and “Mr. Hugh” by countless friends...

Oct 17, 2025

Mr. Norman Clark Marshall, age 76 of 5th Street in Tennille, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, following an extended illness. A graveside service to celebrate his life will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in Washington County Memorial Gardens, with Reverend Weston Williford officiating. The family will greet friends following the service at the...

Oct 17, 2025

Mrs. Donna Romfh Ridgeway, age 83 of Davisboro, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, at her residence. A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at May and Smith Funeral Home chapel. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. until the hour of the service at...

Oct 16, 2025

Howard Clifford “Cliff” Sheppard, Jr., a beloved community leader whose life was defined by family, faith, hard work and service, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on October 16, 2025. He was born on November 25, 1951, in Sandersville, Georgia, where he grew up and built a remarkable life. He was the son of the late...

Oct 11, 2025

Robert “Bob” Allen Shurling, 67, of Surfside Beach, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 11th, 2025, after a brave and enduring battle over the past few months. Born on May 6th, 1958, in Sandersville, Georgia, he was the beloved son of Jack and Mary Shurling.

Bob dedicated his life to service — to...

Oct 5, 2025

Mrs. Mary Ellen Garner, age 101, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 5, 2025. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held on Tuesday, October 7, at 2:00 p.m. at Tennille Baptist Church, with burial in Brownwood Cemetery in Sandersville.  Reverend Darell Young will officiate.  Pallbearers will be John Brooker Sr., Wayne Norris, Billy Smith, Tommy May,...

Oct 4, 2025

Melanie Leanne "Lea" Andrews of Pearson Chapel Road, Sparta, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025, at her residence.  A graveside memorial service celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, October 11th at 2:00 p.m. at Culverton Baptist Church Cemetery.  Reverend Brian Hill will officiate.  Lea's family will greet friends at the cemetery.

Lea was born and...

Oct 2, 2025

Mr. Terry Lord, age 78, of Big Creek Road in Mitchell, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at his residence. A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held on Monday, October 6, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Roy Smith and Reverend Weston Williford will officiate, and the staff of...

Sep 28, 2025

Mrs. Bernice York Bowen, age 85, of East McCarty Street, Sandersville, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Washington County ECF following an extended illness. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in the May and Smith Funeral home chapel. Reverend Bobby Williford will officiate, and a...

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...