OBITUARIES
John B. Brantley, Jr.
Oct 27, 2026
John B. Brantley, Jr., "Benny", age 86 passed away on October 27, 2026 at Washington County Extended Care Facility following a valiant battle with cancer.
Mr. Brantley was born on Feb. 14, 1940 in Laurens County to John B. Brantley, Sr. and Linnie Dell Powell Brantley. He lived most of his life in Harrison. He graduated from Tennille High School in...
Jamie S McDaniel
Oct 25, 2026
Mr. Jamie Shannon McDaniel, age 49, of Sandersville, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 25, 2026, while working at Bethel Independent Baptist Church in Louisville, Georgia, where he faithfully served as pastor.
A funeral service affirming our faith and honoring Jamie’s life will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Westside Baptist Church in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The family...
William Edward Veal
Oct 23, 2026
William Edward “Ed” Veal, age 92, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family, on Friday, October 23, 2026. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 26, at Smyrna Baptist Church, with the Rev. Jimmy Harris and the Rev. Scott Matthews officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Mr. Ed was born in Deepstep, Georgia, on...
William Merritt Raulerson, III
Oct 21, 2026
William Merritt Raulerson III, lovingly known as “Sparky,” passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held Sunday, October 25, at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of May and Smith Funeral Home in Sandersville, Georgia. Reverend Larry Glover, along with family and friends, will share remarks. The family will receive friends at...
Peggy Lee Gardner
Oct 17, 2026
Ms. Peggy Lee Gardner, age 78, of Sandersville passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Washington County Regional Medical Center after an extended illness.
Mrs. Gardner was born in Port Huron, Michigan, the daughter of the late Leonard and Erma Gardner. She spent most of her life as a mother and homemaker but also had a career in the auto...
Emma Waller Fain Rogers
Oct 16, 2026
Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Waller Fain Rogers, age 86, will be conducted Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 2:00 pm in Williams Funeral Home, with Reverend Craig Tillman officiating. Interment will be at 4:00 pm in the Tabernacle Church Cemetery in Washington County. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, October 19, 2026, from 5:00 until...
Raymond Jefferson Waller, Ph.D
Oct 4, 2026
Dr. Raymond Jefferson Waller, Ph.D., age 60 of Kitrell Creek Road, Sandersville passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026, following a brief illness. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the May and Smith Funeral Home chapel with Pastor John Smith officiating. The family will receive friends from...
Rubye Waller Mobley
Oct 2, 2026
Mrs. Rubye Waller Mobley, age 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Heritage Inn in Sandersville. A funeral service celebrating her life will be held on Monday, October 5th, at 11:00 a.m. in May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Tabernacle UMC Cemetery in Sandersville. Reverend Danny Thomas will officiate. Pallbearers will...
Clifford Marvin Brown
Sep 29, 2026
Clifford M. Brown, age 91, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 29, 2026, in Macon, GA. Services are planned at Pierce Memorial Methodist Church in Sparta, GA, at 2:00 on Saturday, October 10th. Visitation will be at the May and Smith Funeral Home in Sandersville, GA on Friday, October 9th 4:00-6:00 PM.
Clifford was a lifelong resident of Sparta, GA. He was...
William A. Ward
Sep 28, 2026
Mr. William A. Ward, age 84, of Linton Road, Sandersville, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2026, at his residence following an extended illness, surrounded by his loved ones. A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 2, in the chapel of May and Smith Funeral Home, with burial to follow...
James William Lord, Jr.
Sep 25, 2026
Mr. James William “Jimmy” Lord Jr., age 69, of Warthen Street in Sandersville passed away following a lengthy illness at his home on Friday, September 25, 2026. His family will gather to celebrate his life at a later date.
Jimmy was born in Sandersville and reared in Tennille son of the late James William Lord Sr. and the late Allene Mathis Lord....
Bonnie Barbara Perry
Sep 21, 2026
Bonnie Barbara Perry, age 88, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026. A graveside funeral service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, September 26th at 11:00 A.M. in the Harris Family Cemetery, Heards Bridge Road, Davisboro. Reverend Ron Dixon and Reverend Jay Reppert will officiate. Viewing will take place on Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M....
Yvonne Holcomb James
Sep 14, 2026
Mrs. Yvonne Holcomb James, age 84 of Sandersville, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026, at her residence following a brief illness. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Sandersville First Baptist Church with burial following in Brownwood Cemetery. Elder Kenneth Brantley and Reverend Scott McDade will officiate....
Thomas L. Jackson, Sr.
Sep 10, 2026
Mr. Thomas L. Jackson, Jr., age 73 of New Tennille Road, Harrison passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, September 10, 2026, following an extended illness. A funeral service celebrating his life will be held on Monday, September 14th, at 2:00 p.m. at May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Zeta Cemetery in Tennille. Reverend Tripp Hodges...
John Thomas Duggan, Jr.
Sep 9, 2026
Mr. John Thomas Duggan, Jr. age, 91 of Club Forest Drive, Tennille, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2026. A graveside funeral service celebrating his life will be held on Saturday, September 12th at 11:00 a.m. at Zeta Cemetery in Tennille. Reverend Andy Yates will officiate.
Mr. Duggan was born in Davisboro, son of the late John T. Duggan Sr. and the...
John Robert Afflerback, Jr
Sep 8, 2026
Mr. John Robert Afflerback, Jr. age 64, of Royal Lane in Sandersville, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at his residence. His family will gather in his memory at a later date.
John was born in Willingboro, New Jersey son of the late John R. Afflerback, Sr. and the late Angeline Julieano Afflerback. He was reared in Burlington County New...
Randy Peavy
Sep 2, 2026
Mr. Randy Peavy, age 69 of Meadows Drive in Sandersville passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at his residence. A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Union Baptist Church in Warthen with burial following in the church cemetery. Reverend Bobby Jackson will officiate, and pallbearers will be...
Diane Rowell Taylor
Aug 19, 2026
Mrs. Diane R. Taylor, age 83, of Davisboro, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2026. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held Saturday, August 22, at 2:00 p.m. at Davisboro United Methodist Church, with Reverend Jay Reppert and Reverend Ron Dixon officiating. The family will receive friends, Saturday from 12:00 noon until 1:30 p.m. at the Taylor home on...
Mary Grace Averett Kay
Aug 18, 2026
Mrs. Mary Grace Kay, age 87, of West 2nd Ave in Sandersville passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held on Friday, August 21st at 11:00 a.m. at Sandersville Methodist Church. Reverend Jared Middleton and Reverend Jimmy Cason will officiate. Mrs. Kay’s family will greet friends prior to...
Jessie Elizabeth Cochran
Aug 17, 2026
Jessie Elizabeth Cochran, age 63, of Midville passed away on Monday, August 17th following an extended illness. A graveside memorial service celebrating her life will be held on Thursday, August 20th at 11:00 a.m. in Zeta Cemetery, in Tennille. Reverend Randy Carnley will officiate. Her family will receive friends following the graveside service.
Jessie was born and raised in Washington County,...
