Mrs. Shantina Hagans Sanders, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 in Sandersville, Georgia. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. at St. James Christian Fellowship Church with Bishop K.E. Phillips officiating. Interment was held in Harrison Cemetery. Mrs. Sanders was born March 21, 1979 in Augusta, Georgia to the parentage of Mr. Gregory Maxwell and the late Mrs. Mozelle Hagans Scott. She attended the public schools of Washington County. She was preceded in death by her grandmothers: Ms. Claudia Mae Hagans and Ms. Lillie Mae Hagans. Mrs. Hagans is survived by her husband: Mr. Reginald Sanders, Sandersville, Georgia; three daughters: Ms. Shantaneak Hagans,

Ms. Pamela Walker, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Serenity Place Hospice in Dublin, Georgia. Memorial services were held on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at M.C. Smith Funeral Home chapel. M.C. Smith Funeral Home in charge. Ms. Walker was born on November 20, 1967 to the parentage of the late Mr. Johnny Walker and the late Ms. Cora Grady. She was a 1985 graduate of Washington County High School. After graduating high school Pamela enlisted in the United States Army where she served fourteen years. Her greatest joy was reading. Ms. Walker is survived by her sister: Ms. Tonya Baker, Augusta, Georgia; brother: Mr. Johnny Walker, Macon, Georgia; seven aunts: Ms. Louise

Mr. Bernard Frazier, Sandersville, Georgia passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018 in Augusta, Georgia. Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. at New Birth Christian Ministries with Brother J.J. Frazier officiating. Interment was held in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Mr. Frazier was born on August 8, 1930 in Tennille, GA to the parentage of the late Mr. Bernard and Mrs. Elemelich Eunice Frazier, Sr. Bernard volunteered for the United States Army in January 1951 and retired in September 1972 after serving twenty years. During his tenure, he served in the U.S. Infantry of the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg. He completed basic training at Ft Jackson, SC. From t

Mr. Gregory Cummings, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2018 in Augusta, Georgia. Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. at Springfield Baptist Church with Rev. Calvin Hatcher officiating. Interment was held in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. Cummings was born July 20, 1966 to the parentage of Mr. Eddie Lee Lovett and the late Ms. Piccola Cummings. He was a 1984 graduate of Washington County High School. If asked by him what he does best, he would have said that he was a jack of all trades. One of his greatest talents was singing. Mr. Cummings is survived by seven sisters: Mrs. Ola Mae (Bishop) Davis, Mrs. Annie Marie (Napoleon) Castleberry, Sandersville, Georgia, Ms

Mr. Jessie Graddy, Harrison, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at a local nursing home. Funeral services were held on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Harrison Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Calvin Hatcher officiating. Interment was held in Harrison Cemetery. Mr. Graddy is survived by his devoted wife: Mrs. Janie Graddy, Harrison, Georgia; three daughters: Ms. Dorothy Horn, Harrison, Georgia, Ms. Patricia Bell, Ms. Hazel Wilson, Macon, Georgia; two sons: Mr. Henry (Glenda) Graddy, Harrison, Georgia, Mr. James Wilson, Macon, Georgia; one sister: Ms. Geraldine Johnson, Harrison, Georgia; one sister-in-law: Ms. Annie Graddy, New Jersey; four grandchildren: Ms. Shir

Mrs. Zimmie Lee Dixon, Augusta, Georgia, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018 at St. Vincent's Memorial Hospital, Jacksonville, Florida. Funeral services were held on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. at Piney Mount Baptist Church with Pastor Joyce Ingram Chandler officiating. Interment was held in church cemetery. Mrs. Dixon is survived by two daughters: Mrs. Deborah (Paul) Baldwin, Jacksonville, Florida, Mrs. Virnitia (Raymond) Hendricks, Tampa, Florida; sister: Mrs. Effie Minor, Sandersville, Georgia; brother: Mr. Nolden Hood, Hollywood, Florida; son-in-law: Mr. David Henley, Augusta, Georgia; twelve grandchildren; five great grandchildren: a host of nieces, nephews, other relative

Mr. James McBride passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at his residence. Funeral services were held on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. at Union Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Benjamin Martin officiating. Interment was held in the church cemetery. He was born November 01, 1930 to the parentage of the late Mr. Hardwick McBride and the late Ms. Lilla Jackson. He joined Union Hill Baptist Church at a young age where he served as an usher and a trustee. He worked at Engelhard Kaolin Mine for thirty seven years. After retiring, he enjoyed farming, hunting, repairing things and just being outdoors. Mr. McBride is survived by his wife: Mrs. Mae Frances McBride, Tennille, Georgia; eight d

Mrs. Neolia Ford passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 in Tifton, Georgia. Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. at Harrison Springs Baptist Church with Elder Jimmy Wright officiating. Interment was held in Harrison City Cemetery. Mrs. Ford was born May 18, 1953 in Sandersville, Georgia to the parentage of the late Mr. Herman and Mrs. Mary Wright. She attended the public schools of Washington County and later attended Ben Hill Irwin Technical College in Ocilla, Georgia where she obtained a degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology. She pursued her business as a seamstress and eventually opened Same Day Sewing. In 1980 she married the late Mr. James Ford

Mrs. Louise Warthen, Warthen, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at her residence. Funeral services were held on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. from Mt. Olive Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Christopher Watkins officiating. Interment was held in the church cemetery. Mrs. Warthen was born April 30, 1922 in Warthen, Washington County, Georgia to the parentage of the late Mr. Jimmy Wiley and the late Mrs. Cora Allen Wiley. She attended and graduated from the public schools of Washington County. She was the mother of Mount Olive Baptist Church, Warthen. Georgia until her health failed. She was quiet and soft spoken which everyone loved her dearly. She was a caregiver for sev

Mr. Jammal Johnson passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2018. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. at St. James Christian Fellowship Church with Rev. Henry L. Tanner officiating. Interment was held at Smith Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Johnson was born December 31, 1987 to the parentage of Ms. Ruby Johnson and Mr. Jamil Hunter, Sr. He attended school in Washington County and was a graduate of the class of 2006 from Washington County High School. Jammal loved going to the race track, spending time with his kids, family and friends and taking trips with his fiancé. He was preceded in death by his brother, Mr. Reginald Barnes. Mr. Johnson is survived by his m

Mrs. Pauline Haynes, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at a local nursing home. Funeral services were held on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Paul C.M.E. Church with Rev. Carlotta Fickling officiating. Interment was held in the church cemetery. Mrs. Haynes is survived by four daughters: Mrs. Marilyn (Marcus) Hood, Warthen, Georgia, Ms. Robbie Barnes, Ms. Geraldine Rhodes, Milledgeville, Georgia, Ms. Darlene Pinkston, Powder Springs, Georgia; one son: Mr. Carl Pinkston, Sandersville, Georgia; five step children: Ms. Belinda Ingram, Tennille, Georgia, Mrs. Betty Sampson, Harrison, Georgia, Ms. Deborah Haynes, Mr. Melvin Haynes, Mr. Jimmy Haynes, Sandersville, Georgia; da

SGT Edward Fuller Jr., passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at his residence. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. at Robin Spring Baptist Church with Rev. Lester Woods officiating. Interment was held in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. He was born in Sandersville, Georgia on October 30, 1959 to the parentage of Mrs. Earlie Mae Darrisaw Fuller and the late Mr. Edward Fuller, Sr. Mr. Fuller attended the public schools of Washington County. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and the National Guard. He was preceded in death by a sister: Ms. Pamela Fuller; two brothers: Mr. Darren Bernard Fuller and Mr. Elton Bernard Fuller. SGT Fuller is survived by his mot

Mr. John E. Smith, affectionately known as "Frank", passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018 in Warthen, Georgia. Funeral services were held on Friday, January 5, 2018 at 11:00 at Second Mineral Springs with Rev. Robert Smith officiating. Interment was held in the church cemetery. Mr. Smith is survived by his daughter: Ms. Emily Robinson (David James), Warthen, Georgia. Two granddaughters: Ms. Keyana Brookins, Sandersville, Georgia, Ms. Princetta Smith, Raleigh, North Carolina. Two grandsons: Mr. Ke’Moni Smith, Mr. Zacharie Robinson, Warthen, Georgia. Several other relatives and friends. M.C. Smith Funeral Home in charge.