Casey L. Music was born in Valdosta and is the son of Dub & Wilma Music. He graduated from Lanier County High School and Gupton-Jones School of Funeral Service where he received the Richard Stewart Memorial Scholarship. He served on the board of the Academy of Graduate Embalmers, member of Lakeland Masonic Lodge #434 & Azalea Lodge #716. He is married to Valdosta native, Brooke Dean, daughter of Larry and Beth Dean of Lake Park. Casey and Brooke have a daughter, Kaytibeth, and a son, Aubrey, and are members of The Porch Community Church. He enjoys spending time at the lakes with his family and most any outdoor activity.

Lee Music, born in Lakeland, GA, is the third oldest son of Dub and Wilma Music. He is a graduate of Ogeechee Technical College for Mortuary in Statesboro, GA, and as of April 2023, is an official Funeral Director/Embalmer with Music Funeral Services! He graduated from Lanier County High School in 2012, is an alumni of Georgia Military College, and a member of Southside Baptist Church. Lee is married to April Browning and they are new parents to Glyndon "Thomas" Music. Lee enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family.

Patches is a native of Naylor, GA and has been a Funeral Director for many years. He worked for Music Funeral Services back in his younger days but ended up taking another path that lead him into banking for several years. Patches started back working part time for us in 2021 and has just recently came on board full time as of August 1, 2022. He has been the Coroner and Deputy Coroner for Lanier County for over 25 years. He is married to Jane and they have two children, Isabella and Garrett. Patches loves to spend his time supporting all the sports programs at Lanier County Schools. He currently serves as the Lanier County Basketball Booster President.

Cole started working at Music Funeral Services in 2019 as a Funeral Service Apprentice, then attended Mortuary School at Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service. In May 2023, Cole officially received his Funeral Director's and Embalmer's Licenses. He is a native of Hahira, Georgia, and has a passion for serving families in our community. In addition to working, Cole enjoys many other hobbies, such as performing ventriloquism, playing the guitar and piano, and singing. Cole is engaged to Kaytlin Bass, and they will be married in December 2023.

Brooke has been married to Casey since 2002, but around the funeral business since 1996. Brooke was born and raised in Valdosta and graduated from both Lowndes High School and Valdosta State University. She is the daughter of Larry and Beth Dean. Brooke and Casey have two children, Kaytibeth and Aubrey. She enjoys spending time with her children, riding on the ranger, and spending time at the lakes. She loves animals and brings joy to all who know her.

Janet Newton has been our Office Manager since 2012 and keeps both the Lakeland and Valdosta offices running smoothly! In addition to the myriad of services she provides, Janet helps process insurance documents and death certificates for our served families. Janet hails from Hahira where she was born and raised, her parents are Johnny and Rudine Vickers. She has two daughters, Alexis and Logan, a granddaughter, Adalyn and a grandson, Jake. Janet is proud to be a graduate of Lowndes High School and still has many close relationships with her fellow classmates. She loves the beach, traveling and spending priceless moments with her family and friends.

Alan joined Music Funeral Services as a full-time employee in December of 2016. In 1971, he moved to Lake Park, GA where he attended and graduated from Lowndes High School. Alan resides in Echols County where he has served as Coroner since 2008. In 2012 he was elected to serve as the Region 5 District Director for the Georgia Coroner’s Association that oversees 31 counties in southwest Georgia. As the crematory manager, he tasks the daily crematory operations to ensure loved ones receive the highest level of dignity, professionalism and care that families expect with Azalea’s cremation services. Alan has three beautiful daughters, Emily, Sarah, and Kaelyn, and is a member of Enoch Creek Community Church in Echols County.

Janice Harnage has been a mainstay with Music Funeral Services since 1992 and keeps the Lakeland office in tip-top shape and we couldn’t run the office as efficiently without her knowledge and expertise. When you call or visit the Lakeland funeral home, you feel welcomed by Janice’s helpful attitude. She was born and raised in Lakeland, GA. Her parents were Lossie & Ava Nell (Browning) Miller, who raised 11 children. Janice retired from the Lanier County School System in 2011 and is a member of the Little Block Holiness Church. She was married to Russell Harnage for seven years before he passed away in 1998. Russell was also employed with Music Funeral Services since 1988. She has one daughter, Lisa Johnson; two grandsons, Matthew and Dillon Parker; and three great grandsons, Wyatt, Charles and Memphis Parker. Her hobbies include reading and ironing.

Paula is our Preneed Specialist, having started with us in 2012. She has a passion for helping people plan ahead so their families don’t have that burden when they pass away. She is also a licensed insurance agent, which is essential when helping people with the financial aspect of preplanning. Paula grew up in a military family, traveling all over the world! Her favorite place was Germany, where she graduated from high school. After graduating from Middle Georgia College, she moved to Valdosta to be close to her family and married Larry Sheffield, who was also in the military. The two of them took off for Germany and continued their trek around the world with the military, during which time she worked for both the Departments of Defense and Justice. Once they retired, they moved back to Valdosta. Paula and Larry have one grown daughter, April, who lives in Florida with her husband Chris. In 2020, Larry passed away. They were married over 41 years. Paula will tell you firsthand that making prearrangements was one of the best decisions she and Larry made. When he passed away, his wishes were carried out exactly as he wanted. Even though it was a difficult time, the process was a smooth one.

Dub Music was born in Hahira, GA. and is the son of the late W.G. "Glyndon" and Maxine Music. He graduated from Lanier County High School in Lakeland and Gupton-Jones School of Funeral Service in 1974. Dub took over the funeral home after his father's retirement in 1974. Dub retired in 2014 and turned the reigns over to Casey Music. He is a member of the Lakeland Masonic Lodge #434 and he loves to spend time growing vegetables in his garden. He is married to Wilma Wacter and they have four sons, Casey (Brooke), Michael (Kristy), Lee (April) and Kyle (Laura) and have several precious grandchildren. They enjoy spending time with their family and Dub has recently started pastoring at Good Hope Church.

Tommy has been a Funeral Director for many years and he works part time with us. He lives in Lake Park with his wife, Gwen and they have one son and two precious granddaughters. Tommy is a proud veteran of the United States Army National Guard and retired from the parts department at Langdale Ford Company after 27 years. He and his wife enjoy traveling the back roads on their motorcycle. Tommy is a member of the Patriot Guard Riders.

Bill Young was born in Valdosta and still resides here today with his wife Ann. They have one son and three grandchildren. Bill is a veteran of the United States Army and retired from the United States Postal Service. He enjoys spending time with his family and traveling around the country, having recently taken his entire family on a vacation to the Dominican Republic. Bill has been a part-time funeral assistant at Music Funeral Services for many years, providing comfort and care to our families.

Aree Booker, aged 22, hails from Englewood, NJ, and has made the transition to Valdosta in pursuit of his passion for football at Valdosta State University (VSU). Currently in his senior year, he is dedicated to his academic path, majoring in Bio Premed with aspirations to embark on a career in medicine while also pursuing a degree in mortuary science. Excelling both on and off the field, he serves as the formidable Linebacker for the VSU Blazers, actively participates in the Student Union, and contributes to the Biology Club. Scheduled to graduate in the forthcoming Spring of 2024, Aree Booker epitomizes the essence of a driven and multi-talented student-athlete.

Corbin Young, a vibrant 17-year-old Junior at Lowndes High School, embodies a whirlwind of energy as an enthusiastic member of both the Track and Cross Country teams. With ambitions set on Valdosta State University post-graduation, Corbin finds solace and purpose in being a reassuring beacon for families amidst their toughest moments, likening it to being a ray of light in the darkest hours. Notably, he proudly traces his lineage to our esteemed part-time employee, Bill Young, his grandfather, while also revealing a soft spot for the serene charm of Helen, Georgia, as his ultimate getaway destination.

Kaytibeth Music, better known as “KB”,19, born in Valdosta, Georgia to Brooke and Casey Music. She is a Valwood School graduate, Class of 2023. Growing up alongside her brother, Aubrey, Kaytibeth discovered the true meaning of sibling bond. Aubrey is a senior at Valwood and plans to pursue his degree in Athens this fall. Kaytibeth attends First Baptist Church of Valdosta alongside her family. She enjoys working, helping families, spending time with her dog Winston, and most of all spending time with her friends and family. Her favorite getaway destination is Mexico beach with her family.

With a steadfast determination to follow in her father's footsteps, Kaytibeth set her sights on a career in mortuary science. Even as a teenager, she displayed a mature understanding of the importance of compassion and professionalism in such a delicate field. Her aspirations led her to pursue higher education, where she enrolled in a rigorous program to obtain her associate degree in Mortuary Science. Kaytibeth carries within her a profound sense of purpose to be the guiding light for families during their darkest hours. As she walks alongside grieving families, Kaytibeth's presence brings comfort and reassurance, offering a beacon of hope amidst the shadows of loss. With empathy as her compass and kindness as her language, she listens with an open heart, offering support and understanding without judgment or reservation.

Marty Faulkner joined the Music Funeral Servicess team in March 2024, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a heartfelt dedication to serving others. A native of Nashville, Georgia, Marty continues to reside there with his beloved wife, Deloris, affectionately known as "DeeDee." Together, they have raised three wonderful children and are proud grandparents to four delightful grandchildren.

Marty's commitment to service is exemplified by his four years in the United States Navy, during which he honorably served in the Lebanon Conflict. His service has earned him membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), where he remains actively involved with Post 5978 in Nashville, Georgia.

Marty's passion for helping others led him to join Music Funeral Servicess as a part-time funeral assistant, where his compassionate nature and strong work ethic are greatly valued. Outside of work, Marty and DeeDee love traveling, especially to the beach. Marty is also an avid Georgia Bulldogs football fan, cheering on his team with great enthusiasm.