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Nancy Rankin TarbuttonNancy Rankin Tarbutton of Sandersville, Georgia died peacefully on January 9, 2026, at the age of ...
01/09/2026

Nancy Rankin Tarbutton

Nancy Rankin Tarbutton of Sandersville, Georgia died peacefully on January 9, 2026, at the age of 90. A memorial service for Mrs. Tarbutton will be held on Tuesday, January 13 at 11:00 AM at the Sandersville Methodist Church in Sandersville, GA. To view the memorial service live stream, search for Sandersville Methodist Church on YouTube. The family will greet friends on Monday, January 12 from 5:00-7:00 PM in May and Smith Funeral Home in Sandersville. Born September 20, 1935, in...

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Nell Doolittle ParkerMrs. Nell Doolittle Parker age 94 of Hwy 24 West, Sandersville passed away peacefully on Thursday, ...
01/09/2026

Nell Doolittle Parker

Mrs. Nell Doolittle Parker age 94 of Hwy 24 West, Sandersville passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her family. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.at the chapel of May and Smith Funeral Home with burial following at Brownwood Cemetery. Reverend Jeff Cook and Mr. Jimmy Childre, Jr. will officiate. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Childre, Jr., Dr. Rick Halverson, Dr. Kim Kitchens,...

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Bette CallawayBette Callaway went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 3, 2026, at the age of 91. She witnesse...
01/08/2026

Bette Callaway

Bette Callaway went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 3, 2026, at the age of 91. She witnessed a world that changed greatly over the years; yet one thing never changed for “Dee,” as her grandchildren and great-grandchildren lovingly called her; her faith remained steadfast. A celebration of her life will be held on January 18, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Pierce Memorial Methodist Church in Sparta, Georgia. Pastor Darrell McGinnis, Pastor Jerry Bradley, along with...

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Leon E. "Tony" Anthony, IIIMr. Leon E. “Tony” Anthony, III age 73, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Chris...
01/08/2026

Leon E. "Tony" Anthony, III

Mr. Leon E. “Tony” Anthony, III age 73, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tues January 6, 2026, with his family by his side. A service to celebrate his life will be at Sisters Baptist Church, on Saturday, January 10th, at 11:00 A.M. Reverend Michael Petty, Reverend Burt Parker and Reverend Kevin Carter will officiate. Pallbearers will be his grandsons; R. T. Hall, Anthony Hall, Mack May, Mills May, Micah May, Matthew Moore and...

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John W Chandler, IIIJohn Whitaker Chandler of Sandersville, Georgia, went to be with his Heavenly Father on January 3, 2...
01/05/2026

John W Chandler, III

John Whitaker Chandler of Sandersville, Georgia, went to be with his Heavenly Father on January 3, 2026, at the age of 84. He passed peacefully at home, while surrounded by his family. John leaves an indelible impression on those who called him husband, daddy, papa, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. John's brilliant spirit, radiant smile, and compassionate heart captivated everyone who had the chance to know him. A funeral service to celebrate John’s life will be held on Friday, January...

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Betty Jean WilliamsMrs. Betty Jean Williams, age 74 of Riddleville, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, after an ext...
01/05/2026

Betty Jean Williams

Mrs. Betty Jean Williams, age 74 of Riddleville, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, after an extended illness. A visitation to celebrate her life will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at May and Smith Funeral Home in Sandersville. Mrs. Williams was born in Washington County, the daughter of the late Forest and Lula Brantley. She was a homemaker for most of her life but was very proud of her time working...

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Betty Reynolds BarkerMrs. Betty Reynolds Barker, age 72, of Sparta Hwy., Sandersville, passed away on Saturday, January ...
01/04/2026

Betty Reynolds Barker

Mrs. Betty Reynolds Barker, age 72, of Sparta Hwy., Sandersville, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Heritage Inn following an extended illness. A funeral service celebrating her life will be held Tuesday, January 6th, at 3:00 p.m., in May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Brownwood Cemetery. Reverend Wade Dawson will officiate. The Barker family will greet friends beginning at 2:00 p.m. until the hour of service. Betty was born in Sandersville and reared in Riddleville,...

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Lois Smith JohnsonMrs. Wilma Lois Smith Johnson, age 77 of Mitchell passed away on Saturday at her residence. A funeral ...
01/04/2026

Lois Smith Johnson

Mrs. Wilma Lois Smith Johnson, age 77 of Mitchell passed away on Saturday at her residence. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church in Mitchell with burial following in the church cemetery. Elder Philip Nichols and Reverend James King will officiate. Pallbearers will be Andrew Griswell, Jeremy Griswell, Mitchell Parsons, Matthew Parsons, Wayne Johnson, and Danny Blume. The Deacons of Friendship Baptist Church will serve...

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Michael Keith HarrisMichael Keith Harris, age 69, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, at Emory University Hospital, s...
01/03/2026

Michael Keith Harris

Michael Keith Harris, age 69, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, at Emory University Hospital, surrounded by his family. A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Deepstep Community Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Elder Kenneth Brantley, Reverend Eddie Wiggins and Mr. David Avant will officiate. Pallbearers will be Mike Abbott, Travis Andrews, Stacy Everett, Damon Harris, Daniel Harris, Thomas Harris, Ryan Hood and David Tanner. Honorary pallbearers will be...

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Mabel Jones HodgesMrs. Mabel Jones Hodges, age 90, of Louisville, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, following an e...
01/03/2026

Mabel Jones Hodges

Mrs. Mabel Jones Hodges, age 90, of Louisville, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, following an extended illness. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in the May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Sandersville, with burial to follow in Davisboro City Cemetery. Mr. Bill Smith will officiate, and pallbearers will be Ricky Holt, Steve Rollins, Tre Wheeler and Travis Holt. The family will greet friends on Wednesday,...

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Lawrence "Larry" Bennett BuchananMr. Larry Buchanan, age 90 of Sandersville, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at ...
01/03/2026

Lawrence "Larry" Bennett Buchanan

Mr. Larry Buchanan, age 90 of Sandersville, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Addington Place in Dublin, following an extended illness. A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Sandersville First Baptist Church, with burial following in Riddleville Cemetery with full military honors. Reverend Lee Lacey will officiate, and Mr. Buchanan’s grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, from...

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Tommye Peggy AnthonyMrs. Tommye Jo “Peggy” Anthony, age 95, went home to be with the Lord on December 31, 2025. A celebr...
01/01/2026

Tommye Peggy Anthony

Mrs. Tommye Jo “Peggy” Anthony, age 95, went home to be with the Lord on December 31, 2025. A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Sisters Baptist Church in Sandersville, GA with Reverend David Miller officiating. Burial will be in Lawnwood Memorial Park in Covington, GA. Pallbearers will be Timothy May, Jeremy Moore, Paul Wasson, R.T. Hall, Anthony Hall, Mack May, Mills May, Micah May, and Matthew Moore. The family will receive friends on...

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