Jerry Lynn Kozuch
Jul 3, 2026
Jerry Lynn Kozuch, age 80, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2026, at South Georgia Medical Center.
Born on July 25, 1945, in Newport, Tennessee, Jerry was the daughter of the late William Robert Fisher and Cynthia Pauline (McCarter) Haynes.
Jerry was a devoted Christian and a faithful member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Valdosta....
Eddie Julian Dickerson
Jun 29, 2026
Eddie Julian Dickerson, 77 of Valdosta, GA passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, in Thomasville, GA. Eddie was born on July 13, 1948, to the late Wallace and Gertrude Dickerson in Hahira, GA. He loved the Georgia Bulldogs and Lowndes Vikings. He enjoyed the outdoors, spending time fishing and hunting. He is preceded in death by his father, Wallace...
Johnny Joe Padgett
Jun 27, 2026
Johnny Joe Padgett, age 78, of Quitman, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026. He was born in Homerville, GA on January 3, 1948, to loving parents Josh and Cleona Padgett.
For many years, he worked as a moonshiner.
He was an outdoorsman that loved to hunt, fish. Most of all, he loved his family.
He is preceded in death by his...
Paula Jean Carter
Jun 26, 2026
Paula Jean Carter, 72, of Lake Park, Georgia, passed away on June 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Paula was a woman who measured her life not by accomplishments, but by relationships: the lifelong friends she cherished, the grandchildren who never wanted for anything as long as she was around, the children who molded their lives in her image, and...
William Robert Browning
Jun 23, 2026
William Robert “Bobby” Browning, 78, of Lakeland, Georgia passed away at his residence on Tuesday, June 23. 2026. He was born on August 24, 1947, in Hahira, GA to the late John William Browning JR. and Fannie Lee Browning.
Bobby proudly served his country as a veteran of the Vietnam War while in the United States Army. He also faithfully served...
William Walter Geyer
Jun 23, 2026
William “Bill” Geyer, Jr., 77, of Hahira, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Canopy at Azalea Grove in Valdosta. He was born on February 20, 1949, in Millis, Massachusetts, to the late William Walter and Ruth Lillian (Howie) Geyer, Sr.
A proud patriot, Bill honorably served his country in the United States Air Force and was a dedicated...
Monica Lane Mullis
Jun 22, 2026
Monica Lane Mullis, 48, of Hahira, Georgia, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026, at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. She was born on December 5, 1977, in Valdosta, Georgia to the late Donald Webb and Sammie Lane (Thompson) Webb.
Monica was a talented florist who was well known for her beautiful floral creations and dedicated work at Zant's...
Stanley Keith Evans
Jun 21, 2026
Stanley Keith Evans, age 72, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026. He was born in Stuttgart, Germany on July 1, 1953 to loving parents Thomas Evans Sr and Virginia Helen Evans.
He was a proud retired Army veteran of 20 years.
As per his family's wishes, he will be cremated with no formal services at this time.
Kind words and expressions of...
Pauline Ruth McGuire
Jun 15, 2026
Pauline “Paula” Ruth Horne McGuire, 74
Paula was born in Fort Myers, Florida, on October 23, 1951. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Eddie McGuire; her mother, Pauline Davis Horne; her stepmother, Rebecca Gibson Horne; her father, L. E. Horne; her sisters, Ann Conn Durrance and Mary Francis Horne; and her brother, George H. Horne.
She is survived by...
Tim Allen Lehman
Jun 14, 2026
Timothy “Tim” Allen Lehman, 78, of Lake Park, Georgia, formally of Valdosta, passed away peacefully at Langdale Hospice House surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, June 14, 2026. He was born on December 2, 1947, in Hahira Georgia to the late Julian Lovett “Jim” Lehman Sr. and Mildred Lord Lehman.
Tim attended Lowndes County schools before he joined the family roofing...
Betty Jean Parrish
Jun 13, 2026
Betty Jean Parrish, age 90, of Lakeland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Born on May 30, 1936, in Nashville, Betty was the beloved daughter of James Henry Mathis and Jimmie Lou (Clanton) Mathis. She lived a life defined by faith, hard work, kindness, and an unwavering love for her family.
Betty devoted many years of service as a cook...
Sylvia Faye Browning
Jun 12, 2026
Sylvia F. Browning, age 59, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones on Friday, June 12, 2026. She was born in Lakeland, GA on February 1, 1967, to the late Buster and Nettie Allen.
Sylvia graduated from Lanier County Highschool and continued her education at Vo Tech. Sylvie devoted over 25 plus years to the medical field with...
Louise Marie Paxton
Jun 11, 2026
Louise Marie Paxton – 75 of Lakeland, GA passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026 at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born on August 26, 1950, in Galesburg, IL to the late Roy & Mary Louisa (Fentem) Cochran.
She worked in the Lanier County School System as a paraprofessional, sewing at a factory in Illinois, office work in a lab and...
Nancy Alice Creel
Jun 10, 2026
Nancy Alice Creel, age 84, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. She was born in Valdosta, GA on March 8, 1942, to loving parents, Joseph Quinton DeLoach, Sr. and Lela Pearl DeLoach (née Mills).
It’s been suggested that the day Nancy Alice got behind the wheel, you couldn’t stop her from going. And...
Milton Devane Thornton
Jun 10, 2026
Milton Devane Thornton Sr., age 56, of Lake Park, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. He was born in Valdosta, GA on July 31, 1969, to loving parents, Wilson Thornton Sr. and Betty Suggs Thornton.
He loved playing the guitar, riding his dune buggy, shooting pool, and simply having a good time. He never met...
Elder Robert Skinner
Jun 10, 2026
Robert Skinner, 90, of Lakeland, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Langdale Hospice House.
Born on October 28, 1935, in Lakeland, Georgia, Robert was the son of the late John Skinner and Lela Stone Skinner. A lifelong resident of the area, he was known for his strong faith, dedication to his family, and servant’s heart.
Robert retired from Brockway...
Mannis Daulton "Dee" Blanton Jr.
Jun 8, 2026
Mannis Daulton “Dee” Blanton Jr., age 77, of Lakeland, Georgia, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026. He was born on September 18, 1948, to loving parents, Mannis Daulton Blanton Sr. and Martha Ann Cooper Blanton.
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War as a draftsman. A devoted family man, he cherished every moment spent...
Adam Eugene Smith
Jun 8, 2026
Adam Eugene Smith, 50, of Lake Park, GA passed away peacefully on Monday, June 8, 2026, at his home. He was born to Claude and Pamela Smith on March 15, 1976, in Cleveland, TN.
Adam enjoyed spending time outdoors shooting guns, hunting, fishing and playing with his wood! He could build anything and he made every one of Kathleen’s crazy plans...
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"...
