Joy Wilson Garrison
Jul 12, 2026
Barbara Joyce “Joy” Garrison, 82, of Ray City, died Sunday, July 12, 2026, at her residence.
She was born November 16, 1943, in Lowndes County to the late Donald Wilson and the late Juanelle Starling Garrison. She was a homemaker and worked on the family farm.
She is survived by her husband: Michael Garrison of Ray City; brother: Dale Wilson of San...
James McMillan
Jul 10, 2026
James Lamar McMillan, 72, of Lake Park, died Friday, July 10, 2026, at Emory Midtown Hospital in Atlanta.
He was born February 20, 1954, in Fitzgerald, Georgia to the late Lawton Ray McMillan and Leola Luke McMillan. He retired from Delphi/General Motors and was dedicated to his family, enjoyed fishing, riding around, loved life, liked talking and laughing. He is preceded...
Jean Smith
Jul 9, 2026
Roma Jean Smith, 85, of Nashville, died Thursday, July 9, 2026, in the Langdale Hospice House.
She was born June 2, 1941, in Berrien County to the late Austin Neal Blanton and the late Edith Jeanette Lord. She was a homemaker, worked at B.C. Moore’s and for many years was a medical clerk for Dr. Carter and Dr. Richbourg. She was...
Deloris Ann Puckett
Jul 8, 2026
Deloris Ann Puckett, 83, died Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Tift Regional Medical Center.
She was born July 29, 1942, in Jenkins, KY to the late Jess Morefield and the late Dora Morefield. She retired from Spann Deck as an office clerk, loved her family, going to church, watching tv and growing flowers. She was a member of Faith Ministries and...
Randy Warren
Jul 7, 2026
James Randy Warren, 66, of Nashville died Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Tift Regional Medical Center.
He was born October 19, 1959, in Berrien County to the late Jack James Warren and the late Nancy Irene Temples Warren. He was a farmer, volunteered at the VFW and attended Flat Creek Church. He loved his family, enjoyed grilling, fishing, riding the tractor,...
Lola Benton
Jul 4, 2026
Lola Benton, 88, died Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Berrien Oaks Nursing Center.
She was born September 21, 1937, in Eufala, AL to the late Wade Clark and the late Agnus Seaborn Clark. She was a retired financial clerk with civil service at Robins Air Force Base. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and loved her dogs and cats. She was preceded in...
Robert Charles "Robby" Young, Jr.
Jul 1, 2026
Robert Charles “Robby” Young, Jr., 44, of Athens died Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.
He was born February 7, 1982, in Tift County to Robert Charles Young and Betty Sue Davis Coressel. He was a Sales Rep with Alltel in Douglas, Ga for several years, percussionist, gamer and avid cook.
He was survived by his wife: Alicia Lynn...
Joseph Donald "Don" Stone
Jun 30, 2026
Joseph Donald “Don” Stone, 85, of Nashville died Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at SGMC Valdosta.
He was born August 6, 1940, in Berrien County to the late Leonard Clayton Stone and the late Ola Luke Stone. He owned and operated Don’s Discount Tires, worked for Palmer Tire and was a member of Adel Church of God. He loved his family and...
Dewayne Jolly
Jun 29, 2026
Dewayne William “Jolly” Jolly, 52, of Nashville died Monday, June 29, 2026, at Tift Regional Medical Center.
He was born September 4, 1973, in Lowndes County to the late Wayne Jolly and the late Annette Inmon Jolly. He was a volunteer firefighter with Lowndes County for 24 years and was a mechanic with CMC Goodyear in Valdosta. He loved his family,...
Craig McCorvey
Jun 28, 2026
Michael Craig McCorvey, 54, of Asheville, NC, formerly of Nashville, GA, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.
He was born January 19, 1972, in Valdosta, GA, to the late Riley Dan McCorvey and the late Carol Cromartie Alvis. He was a welder for Alloy Welding. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his...
O. Dee Owens
Jun 27, 2026
Mr. O.Dee Owens, age 94 of Enigma, entered the arms of his Heavenly Father on June 27th, 2026. Born in February of 1932 to Ms. Burcey Owens Clark in Tifton, GA, Mr. O.Dee spent the majority of his life living in different places before returning to South Georgia.
As an Army retiree (with 23 years of service) O.Dee has loved visiting...
Bob Gaskins
Jun 27, 2026
Robert Wilson “Bob” Gaskins, Jr, 77, of Nashville, died Saturday, June 27, 2026, at his residence.
He was born September 3, 1948, in Berrien County to the late Robert Wilson Gaskins and the late Evelyn Guthrie Gaskins Dorsey. He was a retired insurance agent and agri-business manager. He was a member of the Nashville Methodist Church, graduated from the University Georgia...
Penny Lynn Kelly
Jun 24, 2026
Penny Lynn Kelly, 70, of Nashville died Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at her residence.
She was born September 3, 1955, in Lowndes County to the late Robert James and the late Dorothy Inez McDonald James. She worked at Helping-Hands Daycare, B&H Electronics, was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She was the widow of David Henry Kelly who died in...
Doris Griner
Jun 21, 2026
Doris Griner, 95, of Nashville died Sunday June 21, 2026, at her residence.
She was born on February 12, 1931, in Berrien County to the late Willie Hendley and the late Lottie Roberts Hendley. She was a homemaker, a member of Nashville First Baptist Church and loved helping to care for her grandchildren. She was the widow of Walter Gaskins and...
Ronald Earl "Ronny" Hester
Jun 20, 2026
Ronald Earl “Ronny” Hester, 75, of West Berrien died Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Tift Regional Medical Center.
He was born September 5, 1950, in Tift County to the late Earl Edison Hester and the late Billie Sumner Hester. He was the retired owner of Hester Generator and Starter and United States Army Veteran. He was an outdoorsman, could grill like...
LaDonna Lott
Jun 13, 2026
LaDonna Marie Lott, 53, of West Berrien Community, died Saturday, June 13, 2026, at her residence.
She was born November 20, 1972, in Hahira to Jimmy Lott and the late Barbara Purvis Lott. She was an RN with SGMC Lanier Campus for many years. She loved her family, fishing and nature. She was preceded in death by a daughter: Heather Carter.
She...
Thomas "Tom" F. Hancock, III
Jun 11, 2026
Thomas “Tom” F. Hancock, III, passed away on June 11, 2026, surrounded by his cherished family. Tom was born on April 13, 1964, in Birmingham, Alabama, and was raised in Berrien County by his maternal grandmother, Mittylene Lewis.
Tom was a masterful storyteller and was known for his witty humor. He is remembered by many for his big grin and endless...
Betty Porter Lewis
Jun 10, 2026
Ms. Betty L. Porter Lewis, 89, of Enigma, peacefully passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at home. She was born April 23, 1937, to the late Andrew Jackson (A.J.) Porter and the late Mary Devera Tomlinson Porter. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law: Renee Lott Weeks; 3 brothers: Bernard Porter, Frazier Porter and Linwood...
Jerry Hyers
Jun 9, 2026
Jerry Ralph Hyers, 75, of Alapaha, died Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at his residence.
He was born August 18, 1950, in Hazlehurst to the late Harold Gnatt Hyers and the late Eddie Lee Mims Hyers. He owned and operated Harold’s Garden Center in Hazlehurst for years and retired from Atlas in Alapaha. He loved his family, grandchildren, growing flowers, cooking and...
Andy Stewart
Jun 7, 2026
Andy Stewart, 63, of Nashville, died Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Moultrie.
He was born January 15, 1963, in Lakeland to the late James Arthur Stewart and the late Jo Ann Kent Dean. He was a mechanic and loved his family.
He is survived by 2 daughters: Amber (Nicolas) Mendoza of McMinnville, TN and Jodi (Leonel) Alvarez of Smithville, TN; son: Chase...
