History & Staff

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. He is a member of the Lanier County Lions Club, Lakeland Masonic Lodge #434 and the Georgia Funeral Directors Association. He also served on the board of the Independent Funeral Directors of Georgia, Advisory Board Chairman of Lanier Health Services and is Deputy Coroner of Lanier County. He is married to Wilma Wacter, daughter of the late Walter and Marie Wacter of Lake Park. They have 4 Sons: Casey, Michael, Lee and Kyle. They are members of Southside Baptist Church.

Casey L. Music was born in Valdosta and is the son of Dub & Wilma Music and the late Judy C. 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.

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. When Brooke is not at the funeral home, 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.

Lee Music, born in Lakeland, GA, is the third oldest son of Dub and Wilma Music, and is a graduate of Ogeechee Technical College for Mortuary in Statesboro, GA. He has been an Apprentice with Music Funeral Services since graduating from Lanier County High School in 2012. He is also an alumni of Georgia Military College and a member of Southside Baptist Church. Lee enjoys hunting, fishing, riding his ranger with friends, shooting sporting clays with his younger brother Kyle, and spending time with his girlfriend of five years, April Browning.

Dan McSwords was born in Moundsville, WV, and moved to Valdosta in 1993, and is the son of Louise and the late Daniel McSwords. He graduated from John Marshall High School and Gupton-Jones School of Funeral Services. Dan is a United States Air Force Veteran; serves on the Board of the Academy of Graduate Embalmers of Georgia, Inc.; Deputy Coroner for Lanier and Cook Counties; member of the Lakeland Masonic Lodge #434; a member of American Legion Post 13 and served as the District Commander of the 12th District of GA. He is married to Jackie and has three children Korahl, Heather and Laken.

Alan Stone a native of Adel, Georgia. Alan was born in Albany, Georgia at Turner Air Field. He graduated Cook High School in Adel, Georgia. He began his career in Funeral Service while still in high school. He served his apprenticeship, attended and graduated Jefferson State Mortuary College in Birmingham, Alabama. Alan resides in Lakeland, Georgia.

Alan joined Music Funeral Services as a full-time employee in December of 2016. He is an apprentice with plans to attend Ogeechee Technical College in the future to get his license for a Funeral Director/Embalmer. Alan was born in Long Beach, CA, to the late Robert M. and Dee Dee Leonard. In 1971, he moved to Lake Park, GA where he attended and graduated from Lowndes High School. He has served as Coroner for Echols County since 2008 and also serves as the Region 5 District Director for the Georgia Coroner’s Association. Alan has three beautiful daughters, Emily, Sarah, and Kaelyn, and he is a member of Enoch Creek Community Church in Echols County.

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 processes all insurance documents and death certificate paperwork 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, and one granddaughter, Adalyn. Janet is proud to be a graduate of Lowndes High School and still has close relationships with many of her classmates. She loves the beach, traveling and spending priceless moments with her family and friends.

Dylan DeStefano joined our team in 2017 as an Apprentice Funeral Director. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force. Originally from Connecticut, but has been a Valdosta native for 8 years. Dylan is recently engaged, and an avid dog lover. While not at work you’ll catch him riding his motorcycle, playing the drums, and most of all spending time with his fiancé Amanda and son. At Music Funeral Services, Dylan lends a helping hand with daily tasks, and meeting families. He also runs the @musicfuneralservices Instagram.

If you were to visit our Valdosta location Tuesday through Thursday you would meet Ava. She has lived in Valdosta all of her life, and graduated from Valdosta High School as well as Valdosta State University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She is married to Tripp Castleberry and they have two children, Isabella and Audrey. When she is not working, she enjoys making memories with her children, going to the beach, and camping with her family. She has volunteered in the community for many years and is now a member of Valdosta Junior Service League Alumni. Ava primarily helps families with their prearrangements and by following up with the families we have served.

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.

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.

Jerry Littleton has been with Music Funeral Services for over 17 years. He has a heart for serving families during the saddest times of their lives. His compassion for people is one of his greatest attributes, making him a true blessing to the Music family. Jerry lost his wife Jenny in 2016; they had been married for 58 years and had two sons, Michael and Jerry, Jr. For years, Jerry and his family have had a completely operational professional rodeo. They have a professional arena, six bucking shuts, and calf roping shuts, along with longhorns and black angus cattle. Jerry spent 26 years in the Air Force and NC National Guard. Jerry has also been a Mason for nearly 50 years.

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.

Jason helps us out part time when he’s not working with the Adel Police Department. He has two precious daughters, Kaylee and Emily and he loves spending any extra time he has with them. Some of Jason’s hobbies include hunting, fishing and spending time with family and friends.

Gary Stone has been with Music Funeral Services for over 20 years. He is the maintenance custodian for both our Lakeland and Valdosta locations. Gary is a long-time resident of Lakeland, GA. He has a sweet Jack Russell Terrier named Roscoe. His hobbies include fishing, which he does whenever he has an opportunity, and watching classic television shows.