Julie Bedford Walters
Feb 22, 2026
Julie Walters, age 87, of Valdosta, GA passed peacefully at her residence on Sunday, February 22, 2026. She was born on February 14, 1939 in Leeds, Yorkshire, UK to parents Robert and Margaret Bedford.
She will be cremated with no formal services at this time.
Kind words and expressions of sympathy can be left for the family at www.musicfuneralservices.com. The Walters family...
Cory Patrick Kiser
Feb 19, 2026
Cory Patrick Kiser, age 34, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026. He was born in Oakland, Pennsylvania on June 23, 1991, to loving parents, William H. Kiser and Patricia L. Kiser.
As a Private in the U.S. Army, he carried himself with quiet courage and determination. Through every high and low, Cory refused to see defeat. No matter the circumstances,...
Sylvia Denice Barrett
Feb 17, 2026
Sylvia Denice Barrett, age 69, of Adel, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. She was born on July 5, 1956, in Climax, GA, to parents Carson Levi Sapp and Frances Strickland Malloy.
She was a devoted homemaker whose greatest joy was caring for her family and placing their needs above her own. A gifted cook, she expressed her love...
John "Charles" Sumner
Feb 15, 2026
John “Charles” Sumner, age 85, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed peacefully on Sunday, February 15, 2026. He was born on March 1, 1940, in Moultrie, GA to parents Grady Sumner and Lucille Mathis Sumner.
He proudly served in the United States Army, carrying with him the values of dedication and service throughout his life. A hardworking man, he found joy not only...
Jack Browning
Feb 15, 2026
Jack Browning, age 89, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at his residence. He was born on August 13, 1936, in Ray City, Georgia to parents, Mose Browning and Maudell Rogers Browning.
He proudly served his country in the United States Army and carried that same sense of dedication and duty throughout his life. For many...
Jansy Moran
Feb 12, 2026
Con profundo dolor, pero confiando en las promesas de Dios, anunciamos que nuestro amado Jansy Moran Batista, de 16 años, residente de Valdosta, Georgia, fue llamado a la Casa del Padre el jueves 12 de febrero de 2026, en su hogar.
Jansy era un joven alegre, lleno de vida, amoroso y profundamente centrado en su familia. Tenía un espíritu juguetón, era...
Joseph Benjamin Muscarella, Jr.
Feb 12, 2026
Joseph Benjamin Muscarella, Jr., 70, of Quitman, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Born on July 24, 1955, in Saugerties, New York, he was the son of the late Joseph Benjamin Muscarella, Sr. and Marie Santa (Videllia) Muscarella. Joe proudly served his country in the United States Army, honoring his commitment with dedication and integrity.
Joe...
William M. "Billy" Spell Sr.
Feb 10, 2026
William M. "Billy" Spell Sr. of Valdosta, GA, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026, at Archbold Medical Center, leaving a legacy of dedication and love to his family and profession. Born on January 11, 1939, in Quitman, GA, he was a remarkable figure whose contributions extended beyond his work as an electrician.
Billy was the owner of Spell and Son...
Linda Kay Singletary
Feb 9, 2026
Linda Kay Singletary, age 72, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born on April 14, 1953, in Hahira, GA to parents, Benjamin Dixon and Lillian Swain Dixon. She was a dedicated and self-employed housekeeper for many years. Linda was preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband, Willie Marvin...
Benny Hugh Fullwood
Feb 7, 2026
Benny Hugh Fullwood, age 89, of Lakeland, GA, passed away at his residence surrounded by his family, Saturday, February 7, 2026. He was born in Lanier County, February 2, 1936, to the late William Hobson Fullwood and Dorothy Harnage Fullwood. Benny was active in the First Baptist Church of Lakeland for many years. He was a member of Pleasant Way...
Kenneth "Sonny" Sanders
Feb 4, 2026
Kenneth “Sonny” Sanders, age 81, of Valdosta, GA passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the Canopy at Azalea Grove in Valdosta. He was born on June 30, 1944, in Iron City, GA to the late Rube and Lucille (Crockett) Sanders. Kenneth moved to Valdosta in the 1960s to work with Jon Thorne Racing. He was an avid racer...
William "Billy" H. Fleetwood III
Feb 1, 2026
William “Billy” H. Fleetwood III, of Lake Park, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at South Georgia Medical Center. He was 63.
Billy was born on March 10, 1962, at Easton Memorial Hospital in Easton, Maryland, and was the beloved son of the late Sheila M. Fleetwood and William “Bill” H. Fleetwood, Jr.
A 1980 graduate of Easton High...
Shirley Ann Melton
Jan 28, 2026
Shirley Ann Melton, age 87, of Lakeland, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. She was born on April 27, 1938, in Comer, Georgia, to the late Walter Ralph Tucker and Gladys Edith (Black) Tucker.
Mrs. Melton was a dedicated and faithful member of Pleasant Way Baptist Church. She devoted many years of service as a secretary at First Baptist...
Judith Ann May
Jan 27, 2026
Judith Ann May, age 77, of Valdosta, GA, passed away on January 27, 2026, at Pruitt Health – Magnolia Manor in Moultrie, GA. She was born on April 8, 1948, in Philadelphia, PA to the late Francis James, Sr. and Marie Colleen (Womelsdorf) Shingle. Judith was a former employee of St. Christopher’s Children’s Hospital. Along with her parents, she is...
Ronald Mitchell Canova
Jan 26, 2026
Ronald Mitchell Canova, age 75, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on January 26, 2026, at Holly Hill Nursing Home in Valdosta. He was born on June 24, 1960, in Columbia County, Florida to the late Donald Walter and Nora Nell, (Barfield) Canova.
A celebration of life service will be held at 10:00am, Friday, March 6, 2026, in the Valdosta chapel of...
Edith Sirmans Mayo
Jan 26, 2026
Edith Sirmans Mayo, 96, of Ray City, Georgia passed away on January 26, 2026, at SGMC. She was born to the late Daniel W. and Mamie Fountain Sirmans on September 6, 1929, in Berrien County, Georgia. She will be remembered as a woman of faith as she served the Lord for many years. Her church family at First Baptist Church...
Beverly Rhys
Jan 26, 2026
Beverly Rhys, age 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 26, 2026. She was born on September 3, 1943, in Belize to loving parents, Clive Hyde and Muriel Young.
She found joy in reading, baking, and beautifully decorating cakes, talents she shared generously with others. A natural helper, she took great pleasure in caring for those around her. Raised in Belize,...
David Lamar Bailey
Jan 25, 2026
David Lamar Bailey, age 54, of Ray City, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on October 31, 1971, and was the beloved son of Charles Richard Bailey, Sr. and Maxine May Bailey.
David proudly served his country in the United States Army, an honor he held close to his heart throughout...
Ethel Floyd
Jan 25, 2026
Ethel Floyd, age 95, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, January 25, 2026. She was born on August 7, 1930, in Nashville, GA to parents Eddie Merritt and Ganer Kent Merritt.
She worked as a dedicated seamstress for many years with her career of 25 years at Levi Strauss and 10 years at Cotton Mill. She...
Edward Eugene Roberson
Jan 23, 2026
Edward Roberson- 95
Of Hahira, Georgia, passed peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Suwannee Valley Nursing Center. He was born on March 1, 1930, in Greensboro, North Carolina, to the late William Turner Roberson and Effie Gertrude (Parish) Roberson. Along with his parents, he is preceded in dearth by his wife, Catherine Annabelle (Howard) Roberson.
Survivors include his stepson, John Austin...
