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"...
Brittany Benavides
Jun 1, 2026
Brittany Benavides, age 37, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026. She was born on July 28, 1988, in Houston, TX to loving parents, Gary and Becky Benavides.
She had a generous spirit and found great joy in helping others. Family was at the center of her life, and she cherished every moment spent with her loved ones....
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...
