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...
Jimmy Randall Lane
May 27, 2026
Jimmy Randall Lane, age 81, of Ray City, Georgia passed away on May 27, 2026, at his home in Ray City. He was born on March 10, 1945, in Valdosta, Georgia, to our loving parents, James Lowell Lane and Lily Ada Dickerson Lane. He was the third child born, the second of seven sons, and one of twelve children. Jimmy...
Caitlin Virginia Swinson
May 27, 2026
Caitlin Virginia Swinson, age 25, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. She was born on July 25, 2000, in Valdosta, GA to her loving mother, Heather Renee Swinson Barrett.
She found great joy in drawing, painting and expressing her creativity through art. She enjoyed watching horror movies, listening to music, and savoring her favorite sushi. Above...
Matthew Fred Johnson
May 27, 2026
Matthew Fred Johnson, age 66, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2026 at his residence. He was born on April 19, 1960, in Hahira, Georgia, to the late Louis and Janice Aldea (Minchew) Johnson.
Per his wishes, he will be cremated with no formal services held at this time. Kind words and expressions of sympathy may be left...
Charles Franklin Beadle, Jr.
May 26, 2026
Charles Franklin Beadle, Jr. 81, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1944 to Charles Franklin Beadle, Senior and June Elinor Gamble Beadle. Charles moved with his family to Austin, Texas, where he graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School.
He then enlisted in the US Navy, serving...
Justin Matthew Gay
May 25, 2026
Justin Matthew Gay, age 33, of Lake Park, Georgia, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026. He was born in Valdosta, GA on July 13, 1992, to loving parents, Christopher Gay and Louise Tina Russ.
Justin was an avid outdoorsman who found great joy in hunting, fishing—especially bass fishing—and spending time riding his motorcycle or relaxing on the lake. He truly...
Browning Wiles Strickland
May 22, 2026
Browning Wiles Strickland passed away at his residence on May 22, 2026. He was born on January 3, 1971, in Saint Petersburg, Florida, and was raised by his parents, the late Curtis and Charlotte Strickland in Statenville, GA.
He found great happiness in hunting, fishing, ranching, and working the land. Known for his warm heart and lively sense of humor, Browning...
Lorraine Nora Warren
May 22, 2026
Lorraine Nora Robbins Warren, 85, of Lakeland, Georgia, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at her residence. She was born on October 10, 1940, in Trenton, New Jersey, to the late Norris and Agnes (Solinsky) Robbins. She loved to crochet throw blankets and baby blankets. She loved going shopping off QVC. She also enjoyed visiting her family and friends...
Jason Michael Smith
May 21, 2026
Jason Michael Smith, 49, of Lake Park, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Jason was born on February 2, 1977, at William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich, Connecticut, to his loving parents, Lester Smith and Susan Smith. Jason was a 1996 graduate of Norwich Technical High School in Norwich, CT.
He was a hardworking and dependable man who...
Harold Robert Buckholts
May 21, 2026
Harold Robert Buckholts, 92, of Hahira, Georgia, passed away on May 21, 2026, at Fellowship Home of Nashville. He was born on March 23, 1934, in Ray City, Georgia to the late John Robert and Carrie Mae (Wiggins) Buckholts.
Harold was ordained as a deacon in 1980 and remained active in Sunday School at Greenwood Baptist Church. He enjoyed traveling, especially...
James Preston Barker
May 21, 2026
James Preston “J.P” Barker, age 94, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026. He was. born in Valdosta, GA on November 8, 1931, to parents, Johnnie Lynwood Barker and Mary Sue (Coker) Barker Youmans.
J.P. dedicated more than 40 years of his life working as a vendor for Tom’s Foods, where he was known for his strong work...
Linda S. White
May 20, 2026
Linda S. White, 65, of Lakeland, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Born on May 11, 1961, in Sullivans Island, she was the beloved daughter of William O. White, Jr. and Joye Lynn (Brogdon) White.
Linda devoted her professional life to shaping and encouraging young minds through her work as a paraprofessional. She retired from the...
Adam Wesley Raines
May 19, 2026
Adam W. Raines, age 15, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully May 19, 2026, at Author M. Blank Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. He was born on December 8, 2010 in Winter Haven, Polk County, Florida to amazing parents, Melissa G. Raines and Earle R. Raines. He is survived by his parents; 4 brothers, Jacob M. Raines, David M. Raines, Noah...
Loretta J. Reilly
May 17, 2026
Loretta J. Reilly, age 91, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2026. She was born on March 2, 1935, in Philadelphia, PA to loving parents, Henry and Stella Plonski.
She was a warm and devoted homemaker who found her greatest joy in caring for and loving her family. She shared many wonderful years with the love of...
Steven Trent Royals
May 15, 2026
Steven Trent Royals – 51
Of Lakeland, Georgia passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at his home. He was born on December 17, 1974, in Valdosta, Georgia to James Donald Royals, Jr. and Wanda Elaine (Chason) Royals.
Steven was a vibrant, kindhearted soul who brought joy and laughter to everyone he met. Known for his great sense of humor, he greeted...
Victory Ellen Martin
May 15, 2026
Victory “Vickie” Ellen Martin, age 81, of Morven, Georgia, was called home on Friday, May 15, 2026, at South Georgia Medical Center.
Born on May 6, 1945, in New York, Vickie was the daughter of the late Joseph Henry Gangler, Sr. and Betty Lee Gangler. In her younger years, she proudly performed in the family-owned Gangler Brothers Circus. At the age...
Kevin Keith Hart
May 14, 2026
Kevin Keith Hart, age 69, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, May 14, 2026. He was born in St. Augustine on November 7, 1956, to John and Rachel Hart (Foster).
Kevin proudly served as a correctional officer with the Valdosta State Prison for many years, dedicating his life to a career that required strength, courage, and compassion. He was...
Robert Lee Jefferson
May 13, 2026
Robert L. (Jeff) Jefferson was born in Ocala, Florida in July of 1947, he is the son of Paul and Daisy Jefferson, the Grandson of Benjamin and Phyllis Jefferson, the Great Grandson of Ishmael and Lillie Jefferson and the Great Great Grandson of Henry and Peggy Jefferson.
Jeff married Estella Barnes of Miami, Florida August of 1972, they have two daughters:...
James Bishop Davis III
May 12, 2026
Jay Davis, age 67, of Hahira, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Jay was born in Madison, FL, on September 26, 1958, to loving parents, James Bishop Davis Jr. and Martha Owen Davis.
He dedicated many years of his life to his family’s business, working hard and taking pride in all he accomplished. Jay loved his family deeply and...
