Christopher Dylan Runnels
Dec 29, 2025
Christopher Dylan Runnels, age 27, of Newnan, Georgia, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025. He was born on January 1, 1998, in Valdosta, Georgia, to Rena Thornton and Eric L. Thornton.
Dylan served his country with honor and pride in the United States Marine Corps and later continued his military career in the United States Army. He had a deep...
Carolyn Walker
Jan 8, 2026
Carolyn Walker, age 88, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at PruittHealth–Holly Hill in Valdosta.
She was born on March 30, 1937, in Thomasville, Georgia, to the late Harvey Sumner and Esther Mae (Reddick) Sumner. Carolyn was employed for many years as a Customer Service Representative with C & S Bank, now known as Bank of America,...
Deborah Lynn Lamb
Jan 7, 2026
Deborah Lynn Lamb, age 58, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born to Beverly Lee and the late William E. Lee on March 20, 1967, in Denver, Colorado. Deborah proudly served her country for 24 years in the United States Air Force, retiring after a distinguished career marked by...
Maryann Folsom Strickland
Jan 6, 2026
Maryann Folsom Strickland, age 75, of Hahira, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Langdale Hospice House, following a sudden illness.
Maryann was the beloved daughter of the late William Ernest Folsom, Sr. and the late Lula Brown Folsom Finney, of Valdosta, Georgia.
She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, James “Rea” and Carol Ricks, of Myakka City,...
Geraldine Bennett
Jan 4, 2026
Geraldine Bennett passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at her residence. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced in the coming days. The Bennett family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Lakeland.
Yvonne Griffin Nix
Jan 3, 2026
Yvonne Griffin Nix, age 83, of Lakeland, Georgia, passed peacefully at her residence on Saturday, January 3, 2026. She was born on March 4, 1942, in Adel, GA to parents Elbert Griffin and Ona Evelyn Thompson Griffin.
She was a faithful housewife, her family was her greatest joy, and her husband was truly her world. Together, they shared 65 beautiful years...
Mark Allen Lain
Dec 31, 2025
Mark Allen Lain- 67
Of Camden County, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at his residence in Valdosta, Georgia surrounded by his family. He was born on July 22, 1958, in Kewanee, Illinois. Mark spent his life serving others. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy for ten years before going on to dedicate more than 25 years to...
Junior Palmer
Dec 28, 2025
Junior Palmer, age 95, of Ray City, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Berrien Nursing Center. He was born in Pearson, Georgia to the late Dilborn and Pearlie (Browning) Palmer. Junior was a hardworking man whose life was defined by his love for honest work and the simple joys of everyday living. For many years, he worked as...
Bernice Louise Stallings Marshall
Dec 26, 2025
Bernice Louise Stallings Marshall, lovingly known as “Bebe”, passed quietly at The Canopy Memory Care Facility surrounded by love and the legacy of a life well lived.
Born on March 16, 1933, Bernice was preceded in death by her beloved husbands, Harold C. Marshall and Leroy Stallings.
She leaves behind her cherished children; Dr. Teresa Ann Jacobs of Alligator Point, FL, Janice...
Eddie Dean Connell
Dec 25, 2025
Eddie Dean Connell, age 76, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at his home. He was born on January 21, 1949, in Valdosta, Georgia to the late Burton M. Connell and Kathleen (Westberry) Simpson. He was a talented welder and enjoyed shooting his guns when he had the chance.
Along with his parents, Eddie is preceded in...
Linda Lee Bardwell
Dec 23, 2025
Linda L Bardwell (Plastow) of Hahira, Georgia, formerly of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. She was born June 19, 1949, in Canton, Ohio to late parents, Donald Plastow and Marylou Capuano Garrod.
Linda was a lifelong gardener with generational plants from her grandmother. She worked in Massillon Community Hospital, participated in many American Heart Association fundraisers and...
Colson Truett Stagner
Dec 23, 2025
Infant, Colson Truett Stagner of Valdosta, Georgia, rested in the palms of Jesus Christ on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at South Georgia Medical Center. He was received in heaven by his precious sister, Everley Joy Stagner; maternal great grandparents, Franklin and Joy McDaniel, Sr., Billy Jack Johnson; paternal great grandparents, Lonnie and Connie Odom and Paul Bennett; cousin, Lacey Taylor....
Mike Jenkins
Dec 22, 2025
James Michael Jenkins, age 68, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, December 22, 2025. Mike was born on July 30, 1957, in Waycross, GA to parents, George Willis Jenkins and Romana Denmark Jenkins.
Mike was married for 42 wonderful years to his loving and devoted wife, Vikki Lynn Jenkins. A devoted family man, he cherished spending...
Arthur Benjamin Livingston
Dec 21, 2025
Arthur “Ben” Benjamin Livingston, age 88, of Naylor, GA passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Langdale Hospice House. He was born on July 24, 1937 in Stockton, GA to the late Henry Livingston and Josephine (Boyd) Livingston. Ben proudly owned and operated Livingston Millworks and Construction, Inc. for many years, building not only fine craftsmanship but a lasting...
Lisa Winae O'Dell
Dec 20, 2025
Lisa Winae O’Dell (Wendy), age 64, of Valdosta, Georga, passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, December 20, 2025. She was born on February 24, 1961, to late parents, Thomas Wayne Taylor and Elizabeth Ann Middlebrooks Taylor.
She proudly served eight years in the United States Air Force before dedicating the final 25 years of her career as a correctional...
Grace Staten Vickers
Dec 14, 2025
Wilma Grace Staten Vickers, age 85, of Hahira, Georgia, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Born on June 14, 1940, in Statenville, Georgia, she was the beloved daughter of the late Ferman Staten and Fannie Deloach Staten.
Grace devoted 37 years of faithful service as a supervisor in business administration at South Georgia Medical Center,...
Louis Edward Lovell
Dec 13, 2025
Louis Edward Lovell, age 79, of Ray City, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025. He was born on July 24, 1946, in Clearwater, Florida to his late father, Guy Lovell and mother, Francis Sims Lovell.
He found joy in the simple blessings of life—tending to his garden, faithfully attending church, and spending time with the dogs he dearly loved....
Joshua Christopher Lale
Dec 12, 2025
Joshua Christopher Lale, age 42, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025. He was born on June 17, 1983, in Irving, Texas to parents Sulali Lale Aifala Ena and Rhea Lale Howard Ena.
He was a loving and warm-hearted man who deeply loved and adored his family. His passions included football and golf, and he was a devoted...
Matthew Theodore Tourtellott
Dec 12, 2025
Matthew Theodore Tourtellott, 57 of Valdosta, GA, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, at his home. Mr. Tourtellott was born on January 9, 1968, to the late Theodore and Maureen Tourtellott in New Port, Oregon. He enjoyed photography, collecting guns and ammo, motorcycles, and shooting sporting clays. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren, and watching the Georgia Bulldogs...
Juanita Marie Clark
Dec 11, 2025
Juanita Marie Clark, age 58, of Lakeland, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, December 11, 2025. She was born on December 27, 1967, in Clarksville, TN to parents, Issac Exum and Florence Stone Exum.
She was a devoted, loving mother and a gentle homemaker whose heart was full of kindness. She had a special love for animals, especially...
