OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Music Funeral Services
Billy Wayne Boles
Feb 13, 2019
Billy W. Boles 83- Died peacefully at home under Pruitt Health Hospice care on February 13, 2019. Billy was born in Van Buren, Arkansas on October 21, 1935. He entered the United States Air Force in 1954. He served two tours in Vietnam and was stationed for two years in Germany, where he met his wife Karin. They celebrated 48...
George "Chuck" Connor
Feb 13, 2019
George “Chuck” Connor 68 Of Lakeland passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019 in River Brook Home Care Center, in Homerville, GA. He was born February 5, 1951 in Southbridge, MA to Robert G. Connor, Sr. and Dorothy Leno. He lived in Spencer, MA until Retirement, then relocated to Lakeland to be closer to family. Chuck worked for almost 40 years...
Suzanne Kathleen Stevens
Feb 11, 2019
Suzanne Kathleen Stevens - 72 of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on February 11, 2019 at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born on March 4, 1946 in Vineland, NJ to John E. Stevens and Paulette (Molle) Stevens of Valdosta. She worked as a registered nurse for over 40 years. She enjoyed gardening, travel, opera music and was a devoted daughter...
Connie Benson
Feb 8, 2019
Connie Benson departed this world on February 8, 2019. She was born in Quitman, GA, the last of four siblings to Frank T. and Cornelia L. Benson. As a child she enjoyed all the benefits of growing up in a small rural community, and had lifelong friendships she nurtured over many years. She is predeceased by her parents and three...
Mary Lynn Hudson
Feb 8, 2019
Mary Lynn Hudson of Valdosta passed away Friday, February 8, 2019 at her residence. As per her wishes, she will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. the caring and compassionate staff of Music Funeral Services is serving the family of Ms. Hudson
Vernon Joe Terry
Feb 7, 2019
Vernon Joe Terry – 59 of Valdosta passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019 at his residence after a sudden illness. He was born on July 24, 1959 in Cedartown, GA to the late Milford & Dorothy (Weddington) Terry. Mr. Terry served in the United States Navy. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Tammy (Rickman)...
Russell "Curly" Brogdon
Feb 7, 2019
Russell Davis “Curly” Brogdon- 69 of Fitzgerald passed away on February 7, 2019 at the Pruitt Health Nursing Home after declining health. He was born November 2, 1949 in Gadsden, Alabama. His parents were the late Wilbur and Ruby Davis Brogdon of Nashville, GA. Russell was a retired diesel mechanic, business owner, and also an Army veteran. He was a...
Beryl Lequire Mcelrath
Feb 6, 2019
Beryl LeQuire McElrath went peacefully to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at the age of 90. She grew up in Robbinsville, NC and was a resident of Lynn Haven, Florida for the past twelve years. She was an active member of Hyland Park Baptist of Lynn Haven. She previously resided in Holly Hill, Florida for 43...
Vernon Maloney
Jan 31, 2019
Vernon Maloney – 81 Of Hahira, GA passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at his home. He was born on January 6, 1938 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Virgil Maloney and Alvera Dawson. He was a Vietnam veteran who served 26 years in the United States Airforce where later retired. He enjoyed golfing with friends, bowling with his...
Sally Ann Giddens
Jan 31, 2019
Sally Ann Giddens – 71 of Lakeland, GA passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, GA. She was born on October 8, 1947 in Hahira, GA to the late Leamon A. and Cora (Conner) Godwin. She served as an office manager for many years at Giddens Chevrolet. She was a member of the Unity...
Terry Neal Criswell
Jan 27, 2019
Terry Neal Criswell - 85 Of Valdosta, GA passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Delta Regional Medical Center in Greenville, MS. He was born on June 21, 1933 in Pettit, MS to the late Oscar M. and Lois (Clemons) Criswell. Terry served his country in the United States Air Force for 20 years. After retirement Terry worked as...
Jennie Lyke
Jan 27, 2019
Jennie Lyke 81 Of Ray City passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Langdale Hospice House. She was born April 5, 1937 in Chicago, IL. Survivors include: Daughter & Son-in-Law; Francheska Wendy (Mark) Yates of Zephyrhills, FL, Stepson, Ron (Karen) Georgette of TN, Brother, John Moore, Ray City, Grandchildren; Diana Yates, Melissa Yates, Samantha Yates, Jesse Yates and Dylan Georgette....
Jeanette Bonner Russell
Jan 25, 2019
Jeanette Lambert Bonner Russell- 83 of Valdosta, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday,January 25, 2019. Jeanette is survived by her husband David Russell, Two daughters Sharon (Scott) Hudgins of Hahira, GA and Sheila (Jerome) Griffin of Hobken,GA; One Step Daughter Kathy Russell;Six Grandchildren, Stacy ( Bryan) Hughes Of Valdosta, Michael (Jessica) Hudgins of Hahira, Laine (LB) Johnson...
Rhonda "Red" Banks Gaines
Jan 24, 2019
Rhonda “Red” Banks Gaines - 52 of Nashville, GA passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at her residence. She was born on March 4, 1966 in Hahira, GA to the late Aubrey and Linda (Stone) Banks. She was employed with Chaparral Boats for many years. Mrs. Gaines was a member of the Church of the Nazarene of Nashville. Along...
William Summers
Jan 23, 2019
William C. “Bill” Summers - 84 of Valdosta, GA passed away on Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019 in his home. He was born on May 28th, 1934 to the late Gordon & Ada (Jones) Summers. Bill served his country in the United States Army. Having a love for his community, he began a 30 year career with the Valdosta Fire Department...
James W. Carroll
Jan 23, 2019
James (Jim) W. Carroll Of Phenix City, AL passed away peacefully January 23, 2019 at Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, Georgia, after a brief illness. He was born on June 20, 1945 at his grandparents’ home in Smoot, West Virginia to the late Elwyn and Margaret Farren Carroll. He was the son of a coal miner and grew up in...
Jewel Mae Sutton
Jan 23, 2019
Jewel Mae Sutton 88 Of Ray City passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on November 14, 1930 in Pine Hill, AL to the late Caleb and Mary Boothe Criswell. Jewel was a hard-working woman her whole life, when she was younger, she would spend countless hours at her job as...
James O Carpenter
Jan 20, 2019
James Orvle Carpenter – 72 Of Valdosta, GA passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to the late Ervin and Avilee (Reed) Carpenter on April 18, 1946. James served in the United States Air Force from 1965-1971 where he was an airplane mechanic and in the 6549th OMS. Survivors...
Hughie Edward Fuller
Jan 20, 2019
Hughie Edward Fuller 84 Of Lakeland passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born November 16, 1934, in Jesup, IA. After the death of his mother, Margaret Irene (Markey) Fuller in 1941 when he was 6 years old, he was raised by his father, Harold Leroy Fuller and stepmother, Gelia Marie (Saunders) Fuller. Hughie...
Frances Miller
Jan 16, 2019
Frances M. Miller 78 Of Lakeland passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019 in the Langdale Hospice House. She was born in Savannah, GA on November 26, 1940 to the late Waco J. and Alberta Mathis O’Guin Sr. Frances loved spending time with her family, and her flowers. Along with her parents, Mrs. Miller is preceded in death by her husband,...
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