Donald Seckinger
Sep 18, 2026
Donald Theron Seckinger, age 88, of Stockton, Georgia, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026. He was born to loving parents, Ira Theron Seckinger and Louelle Giddens Seckinger on November 11, 1937, in Blanton, GA.
Donald loved and cherished his family deeply. His faith in the Lord was at the heart of his life, and he faithfully served as a devoted...
Phyllis Martin Judge
Sep 19, 2026
Phyllis Martin Judge, age 96, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026. She was born to loving parents, Virgil Clavis Martin and Pauline Jackson on March 25, 1930, in Pineview, GA.
Phyllis was a dedicated telephone operator with Southern Bell and later served as a receptionist for the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners for 16 years. She helped...
Judy Kathryn Miller
Jul 14, 2026
Judy Kathryn Miller, age 74, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 14, 2026. She was born to loving parents, Mack Dempsey Schultz and Virgie Mae Schultz in Greenville, AL on September 26, 1951.
Judy was a dedicated bookkeeper at Young, Thaggard, Hoffman LLP for many years, where she was known for her hard work and commitment. She found...
Kathryn Ann Gell
Sep 20, 2026
In Loving Memory of Kathryn Ann Gell
Kathi Ann Gell, age 72, of Naylor, Georgia passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026. She was born to loving parents, Stephan Joseph Krupnik Jr and June Elizabeth Bailey Krupnik on April 29, 1954, in Baltimore, MD. She leaves behind cherished memories and a legacy of warmth, laughter, and creativity.
Kathi lived life with a...
Robert "Bert" Ronald Simpson
Sep 19, 2026
Robert “Bert” Ronald Simpson, 70, of Lakeland, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at UF Health Shands Cancer Hospital. He was born on July 12, 1956, in Lakeland, Georgia, to the late Robert Simpson III and Patricia Louise Simpson (Lanier).
Bert was a farmer all his life, and he loved it. He loved the land he worked, the life...
George M. Sikes
Sep 18, 2026
George Madison Sikes, 80, of Howell, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 18, 2026, at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida.
George was born on August 22, 1946, in Jacksonville, Florida, to the late Dean R. Sikes and Myrtle “Honey” Roberson Sikes.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, September 25, 2026 in the Chapel of...
Johnny Eugene Sirmans
Sep 11, 2026
Johnny Eugene Sirmans, age 86, of Lakeland, Georgia, passed away Friday, September 11, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lakeland, GA on June 26, 1940, to the late loving parents, Ernest and Edna (Tomlinson) Sirmans. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Martha Sirmans and son, John Sirmans, brother, James Sirmans,...
Charles Edward Quiggins
Sep 6, 2026
Charles Edward Quiggins, age 73, of Stockton, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at home. He was born to loving parents, Clyde Quiggins Jr. and Clara Edna Grimes Quiggins on April 4, 1953, in Elizabeth Town, KY.
Charles loved hunting and fishing and cherished the time spent with his family. He was a wonderful cook who enjoyed preparing food...
John David Stone
Sep 5, 2026
John David Stone, 49, of Naylor, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at SGMC Lanier campus.
Born in Homerville, Georgia, and raised in Stockton, John was a defined by his relentless ambition, sharp intelligence, and endless warmth. While he worked as a dedicated Systems Engineer for MCI, he was always looking at new opportunities. A natural entrepreneur at heart,...
Lou Nelle Lightsey
Sep 5, 2026
Lou Nelle Thomas Lightsey, age 97, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026. She was born to loving parents Debbie Grimes Nash and Eddie Clements Nash on May 19, 1929, in Nashville, GA.
Lou Nelle found joy in the simple things in life. She loved spending time tending to her beautiful flower garden, enjoying the peacefulness of fishing,...
Kip Dale McLeod
Sep 3, 2026
With great sadness we announce Kip Dale McLeod passed away on September 3, 2026, at his home while working on the land he loved. A celebration of his life will be held at Draneville Union Church on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at 3:00PM. There will also be a celebration held in Valdosta at Central Avenue Church of Christ on Saturday,...
James Francis Ralph
Sep 1, 2026
JAMES FRANCIS RALPH
JULY 4, 1959 - SEPTEMBER 1,2026
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our brother James “Jim” Ralph, 67, who fought a long courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, on September 1, 2026 in Lake Park, Georgia. Born in Rochester, New York, July 4, 1959, to Glenn and Barbara Ralph.
Jim was the youngest of nine children. He is survived...
Arthur Wesley Thomas Jr.
Aug 29, 2026
Arthur Wesley Thomas, Jr.
Arthur Wesley Thomas, Jr., 84, of Lake Park, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
Born on July 23, 1942, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, Arthur was the son of the late Arthur Thomas, Sr. and Leona Lalich Thomas. He proudly served his country as a mechanic in the United States Navy during the 1960s. Following...
Frances Bernadine Hunt Rogers
Aug 29, 2026
Frances Bernadine Hunt Rogers, 86, of Tampa, Florida, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on August 29th, 2026, in Valdosta, Georgia.Frances, lovingly known as "Franny" by her devoted husband of 67 years, was born on November 13, 1939, in Revere, Massachusetts. Frances was a beloved wife, mother, grandparent, great-grandparent, sibling, and friend.Frances leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, family,...
Linda Faye Barrentine
Aug 29, 2026
Linda Faye Gaskins Barrentine, age 78, of Hahira, Georgia, passed away on August 28, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 17, 1948, in Nashville, Georgia to the late Lawton and Audrey (Gray) Gaskins. Per her wishes, she will be cremated with no final farewell services held. Kind words and expressions of sympathy...
Brenda Faye Lane McGee Eason
Aug 28, 2026
Brenda Faye Lane McGee, 82
Of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, August 28, 2026. She was born on March 14, 1944, in Valdosta, Georgia, to the late James Lowell Lane and Lilly Ada (Dickerson) Lane.
Brenda was a woman of strong and unwavering faith who found great comfort and joy in reading her Bible.
Music held a special...
Glen Edward Thornbury
Aug 28, 2026
Glen Edward Thornbury, age 79, of Homerville, Georgia, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026. He was born to loving parents, Howard Francis Thornbury and Arie Irene Smith Thornbury on June 12, 1947, in Lakeland, FL.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and working on the ranch, living his life as a true cowboy. He served in the United States Army. After his...
Roy Lavern Miller
Aug 23, 2026
Roy Lavern “Killer” Miller, age 79, of Homerville, Georgia, passed away Sunday morning, August 23, 2026, at The Canopy at Azalea Grove in Valdosta, GA. He was born to loving parents, Lossie Lee Miller and Ava Nell Browning Miller, in Nashville, GA on April 23, 1947.
Lavern loved his family dearly and took great pride in the life he built with...
Frazier Wayne Jernigan
Aug 22, 2026
Frazier “Wayne” Jernigan, age 81, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at South Georgia Medical Center. Wayne was born, October 23, 1944, to the late Archie Daniel Jernigan and Daisy Lee Jones Jernigan in Naylor, GA.
He was a proud veteran who served in the U.S. Air Force for 21 years, building a career in Aircraft Armament...
Alice M. Hughes
Aug 21, 2026
Alice M. Hughes, age 79, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026. She was born to loving parents, Alonzo Seymour and Evelyn Marie Folds Seymour in Donaldsonville, GA on May 28, 1947.
Alice loved her family dearly. She enjoyed going to church, listening to gospel music, and finding joy in the simple things she loved. Whether she was...
