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Judy Cranford DixonJudy Cranford Dixon, 84, passed away on April 17, 2026. She was born on May 11, 1941, to the late Isa...
04/17/2026

Judy Cranford Dixon

Judy Cranford Dixon, 84, passed away on April 17, 2026. She was born on May 11, 1941, to the late Isabel and J. Newman Cranford. Judy devoted her life to family, faith, and community. She spent her entire adult life working alongside her beloved husband, Herbert Dixon, at Cranford Jewelers, a family business founded by her parents. Through the years, she helped carry on a legacy of dedication, craftsmanship, and personal connection that meant so much to those they served....

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William Harvey SmithWilliam Harvey Smith, age 57, of Sandersville, passed away suddenly in Savannah, Georgia on Friday, ...
04/15/2026

William Harvey Smith

William Harvey Smith, age 57, of Sandersville, passed away suddenly in Savannah, Georgia on Friday, April 10, 2026. A graveside service celebrating his life will be held on Friday, April 17th at 1:00 p.m. in Zeta Cemetery, Tennille Georgia. Reverend Bobby Williford will officiate. The family will be at the home of Eric Smith, 293 N. Anderson Drive, Sandersville GA, following the graveside service. William, known as “Bodilly”, was born in Augusta and reared in Sandersville, where he attended Washington...

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Betty June WrightBetty June Hartley Wright, 87, died on April 13, 2026, after a long battle with dementia. Betty was bor...
04/13/2026

Betty June Wright

Betty June Hartley Wright, 87, died on April 13, 2026, after a long battle with dementia. Betty was born in Riddleville, Georgia on April 7, 1939, and moved to Tennille at age 9 with her mother, grandmother and brother. She attended school in Tennille and graduated from there in 1958 and was a member of the Tennille Baptist Church. In the same year, she married the love of her life, Billy Wright, and moved to Sandersville. She then joined Sisters...

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Mary Barlow MerckMary Barlow Merck, age 82 of Buford, Georgia, formerly of Sandersville, passed away on Tuesday, April 8...
04/09/2026

Mary Barlow Merck

Mary Barlow Merck, age 82 of Buford, Georgia, formerly of Sandersville, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2026, following an extended illness. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, April 11th at 11:00 a.m. in May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Davisboro City Cemetery. Reverend Larry Glover will officiate. Her family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service at 11:00 a.m. Mary was born and reared in Fitzgerald;...

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Brandon "Kyle" YatesMr. Brandon Kyle Yates, age 40, of Gwendolyn Street, Sandersville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunda...
04/09/2026

Brandon "Kyle" Yates

Mr. Brandon Kyle Yates, age 40, of Gwendolyn Street, Sandersville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 5, 2026. A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of May and Smith Funeral Directors with burial following in Rutherford cemetery in Oconee. Reverend Andy Yates will officiate, and pallbearers will be Bruce Hodges, David Griffin, Tony Maggio, Kenny Lynch, Ephraim Swain and Trey Claxton. The family will greet friends...

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Robert John KrygierMr. Robert “Bob” John Krygier, MSGT (Ret.), passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at his residence in...
04/07/2026

Robert John Krygier

Mr. Robert “Bob” John Krygier, MSGT (Ret.), passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at his residence in North Augusta, SC. A funeral service with full military honors will be held on Friday, April 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of May and Smith Funeral Directors. Reverend Quillian Mercer will officiate, and burial is to follow in Washington County Memorial Gardens. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service at the funeral home....

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Kenneth Marvin WatkinsTomlinson Funeral Home & Crematory announces the death of Rev. Kenneth Marvin Watkins age 77 of Wa...
04/07/2026

Kenneth Marvin Watkins

Tomlinson Funeral Home & Crematory announces the death of Rev. Kenneth Marvin Watkins age 77 of Wadley on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at his residence. Mr. Watkins was a life-long resident of Jefferson County, residing for the last 57 years in Wadley. He is the son of the late Robert Lewis and Luna Juanita Williams Watkins. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings James Harvey Watkins, Alberta Louise Watkins, Robert J. Watkins, Lynda Denise...

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Sylvia Joye LaneMrs. Sylvia Joye Lane, age 83, of Bartow-Dublin Road, Wrightsville, passed away at her residence on Mond...
04/07/2026

Sylvia Joye Lane

Mrs. Sylvia Joye Lane, age 83, of Bartow-Dublin Road, Wrightsville, passed away at her residence on Monday, April 6, 2026. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Sandersville First Church of the Nazarene. Rev. Nathan Hodges and Rev. Danny Thomas will officiate. Mrs. Lane's family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service at the church. Mrs. Lane was born in South Carolina, the daughter...

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Hugh Mitchell Brown, Sr.Mr. Hugh Mitchell “Mickey” Brown, Sr., age 83 of Tennille passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 202...
04/02/2026

Hugh Mitchell Brown, Sr.

Mr. Hugh Mitchell “Mickey” Brown, Sr., age 83 of Tennille passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Heritage Inn in Sandersville. A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held on Monday, April 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in the May and Smith Funeral Home chapel with burial following in Zeta Cemetery. Reverend Bobby Williford will officiate, and pallbearers will be, Bud Brown, Mitch Brown, Stephen Brown, Brent Williford, Craig Williford, Austin Williford, and Michael Brown, Jr. The...

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Edwin Grover JoseyMr. Eddie Josey, age 70, of Sunhill Grange Road, Sandersville, passed away peacefully at his residence...
04/02/2026

Edwin Grover Josey

Mr. Eddie Josey, age 70, of Sunhill Grange Road, Sandersville, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on Monday, April 6th at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Sandersville with Reverend Lee Lacey and Mr. Mike Sheppard officiating. Eddie’s family will greet friends following the memorial service in the social hall of the church. Edwin Grover Josey was born son of...

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William O. RobersonWilliam O. Roberson, age 63, of Tennille passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, in Augusta. William w...
03/31/2026

William O. Roberson

William O. Roberson, age 63, of Tennille passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, in Augusta. William was born and raised in Sandersville, son of the late Billy Ray Roberson and Mina Lee Smart Roberson. He attended Washington County Public Schools and began working at Millers Food Store at the age of 16. Willie continued working at Millers until it closed, as produce manager. Later Willie transitioned to the City of Sandersville, where he worked in the Sanitation Department. He...

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Randall Carlton WatersRandy Waters, age 61, of Harrison passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 28, 2026. A memorial...
03/30/2026

Randall Carlton Waters

Randy Waters, age 61, of Harrison passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 28, 2026. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held on Saturday April 4th at 11:00 a.m. in May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Tim Hiers will officiate his service. The Waters family will greet friends following the chapel service at the funeral home. Randall Carlton Waters was a native and lifelong resident of Washington County. As a youth he enjoyed the game of basketball and...

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31082

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