Marilyn Mathes Burgin Fox
Jun 6, 2026
Marilyn Mathes Burgin Fox
2/24/1933-6/6/2026
At 93 years of age, Marilyn ran into the arms of her Heavenly Father to live forever more. Throughout her life she was a vibrant, active witness for Him until an illness slowed her down in her last year.
A student of God’s word all her life, she loved teaching Bible studies, Sunday school and directing choirs. In...
Wayne Leonard Mullis
Jun 6, 2026
Wayne Leonard Mullis, age 77, of Lakeland, Georgia, passed away on June 6, 2026, at Lakeland Villas, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 22, 1948, in Barwick, Georgia, to the late Johnny Ralph and Louise (Dennis) Mullis. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings: Grady Adair, Frank Adair, and James "Buddy"...
Thomas Franklin Jernigan
Jun 1, 2026
Thomas Franklin Jernigan, age 70, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026. He was born on August 16, 1955, in Valdosta, GA to loving parents, Joseph and Rubynell Jernigan.
As per his family's wishes, he will be cremated with no formal services at this time. Kind words and expressions of sympathy can be left for the family at...
Betty Jo Bradshaw Cook
Jun 1, 2026
Betty Jo Cook, age 72, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 1, 2026. She was born in New Port, TN on August 30, 1953, to loving parents Hugh and Pauline Cagle Bradshaw.
She was married to the love of her life, Winston Cook, for 49 wonderful years, sharing a lifetime filled with love, devotion, and cherished memories. A...
Glenn Layton
May 31, 2026
Glenn Richard Layton
On May 31, 2026, the world lost a good man, Glenn Richard Layton.
Glenn was born in Somers Point, New Jersey, on May 9, 1962, the favorite child of Flossie and Dick Layton, who predeceased him in the 1980s. His joyful, prankster spirit was honed early on his siblings, Cathy Layton (Pete Russell) and Lee Layton (Karrie, and daughters...
Robert Paul Kipper
May 31, 2026
Robert “Bob” Kipper, age 87, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 31, 2026. He was born in Dubuque, Iowa on August 1, 1938, to loving parents, Clarence John Kipper and Florence Mary Kemps Kipper.
Bob dedicated many years of service to The Celotex Corporation, where he worked as a manufacturing manager and earned the respect of colleagues through his strong work ethic...
Benjamin Lawerance Williams
May 30, 2026
Benjamin Lawrence “Larry” Williams, age 84, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026. He was born in Eatonton, Georgia, on December 26, 1941, to loving parents, Benjamin Wiley Williams and Marian McClain Lawrence Williams.
Larry was married to the love of his life, Karen Elaine Derby Williams, for 57 years. During their marriage, they lived for 15 years...
Homer Sydney Miers Jr.
May 30, 2026
Homer Sydney "Butch" Miers Jr., of Nashville, Georgia, passed away on May 30, 2026, at SGMC, surrounded by the family and friends he loved so dearly and who loved him in return. He was born on October 21, 1959, in Lafayette, Louisiana, to Homer Sydney Miers Sr. and Martha Miers.
After high school, Butch enlisted in the United States Army where...
Virgil Moore
May 30, 2026
Virgil Lee Moore, 95, of Naylor, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on April 8, 1931, in Lakeland, Georgia to the late Jackson Robert Moore and Codie Moore (Ganas).
Virgil spent his entire life working the land he loved. Beginning as a young man farming with a mule and plow, he...
Vera Latrelle Wrye
May 30, 2026
Vera Latrelle Wrye, age 81, of Lakeland, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, May 30, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Latrelle was born on November 12, 1944, in Homerville, Georgia, to the late Lewis and Nellie Jane Kight Cason. She dedicated more than 25 years of service to South Georgia Medical Center, Lanier Campus, where...
Steven Eugene Davis Sr.
May 29, 2026
Steven Eugene Davis Sr., 77, of Valdosta passed away Friday, May 29, 2026, at South Georgia Medical Center. Steven was born April 27th, 1949, in Charleston, SC to the late Lonnie and Margaret (Greene) Davis.
He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam era. He was on the USS O’Brien and USS Shakori. He owned Steve Davis Cars and Trucks....
Dawn Elizabeth Smith
May 29, 2026
Dawn Elizabeth Smith, 71 of Valdosta, GA, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026, at the Langdale Hospice House. Dawn was born to the late Earle Talmadge and Betty Jane Smith in Valdosta, GA on November 23, 1954. She worked for K Mart and later in communications office personnel for Mediacom.
She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Diane and...
Jimmy Randall Lane
May 27, 2026
Jimmy Randall Lane, age 81, of Ray City, Georgia passed away on May 27, 2026, at his home in Ray City. He was born on March 10, 1945, in Valdosta, Georgia, to our loving parents, James Lowell Lane and Lily Ada Dickerson Lane. He was the third child born, the second of seven sons, and one of twelve children. Jimmy...
Caitlin Virginia Swinson
May 27, 2026
Caitlin Virginia Swinson, age 25, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. She was born on July 25, 2000, in Valdosta, GA to her loving mother, Heather Renee Swinson Barrett.
She found great joy in drawing, painting and expressing her creativity through art. She enjoyed watching horror movies, listening to music, and savoring her favorite sushi. Above...
Matthew Fred Johnson
May 27, 2026
Matthew Fred Johnson, age 66, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2026 at his residence. He was born on April 19, 1960, in Hahira, Georgia, to the late Louis and Janice Aldea (Minchew) Johnson.
Per his wishes, he will be cremated with no formal services held at this time. Kind words and expressions of sympathy may be left...
Charles Franklin Beadle, Jr.
May 26, 2026
Charles Franklin Beadle, Jr. 81, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1944 to Charles Franklin Beadle, Senior and June Elinor Gamble Beadle. Charles moved with his family to Austin, Texas, where he graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School.
He then enlisted in the US Navy, serving...
Justin Matthew Gay
May 25, 2026
Justin Matthew Gay, age 33, of Lake Park, Georgia, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026. He was born in Valdosta, GA on July 13, 1992, to loving parents, Christopher Gay and Louise Tina Russ.
Justin was an avid outdoorsman who found great joy in hunting, fishing—especially bass fishing—and spending time riding his motorcycle or relaxing on the lake. He truly...
Browning Wiles Strickland
May 22, 2026
Browning Wiles Strickland passed away at his residence on May 22, 2026. He was born on January 3, 1971, in Saint Petersburg, Florida, and was raised by his parents, the late Curtis and Charlotte Strickland in Statenville, GA.
He found great happiness in hunting, fishing, ranching, and working the land. Known for his warm heart and lively sense of humor, Browning...
Lorraine Nora Warren
May 22, 2026
Lorraine Nora Robbins Warren, 85, of Lakeland, Georgia, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at her residence. She was born on October 10, 1940, in Trenton, New Jersey, to the late Norris and Agnes (Solinsky) Robbins. She loved to crochet throw blankets and baby blankets. She loved going shopping off QVC. She also enjoyed visiting her family and friends...
Jason Michael Smith
May 21, 2026
Jason Michael Smith, 49, of Lake Park, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Jason was born on February 2, 1977, at William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich, Connecticut, to his loving parents, Lester Smith and Susan Smith. Jason was a 1996 graduate of Norwich Technical High School in Norwich, CT.
He was a hardworking and dependable man who...
