Obituaries

David "Dave" Harry Bittinger, 83, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away June 1, 2026; in Clarksville, Virginia.
David was the widower of Sue Bittinger, love of his life; sharing 35 yearrs together.
Born in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, son of David Robert and Esther (Junn) Bittinger.
David graduated from White...

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....

James Edward "Ed" Willis, 96, of Valdosta, died on Tuesday, 12 May, 2026, at Valdosta's Langdale Hospice House. He had most recently resided at Langdale Place. Mr. Willis was born on 12 September 1929, the son of Carey Curry and Jimmie Allie Brown Willis. He grew up in Columbus, Ga., but with ancestral roots in...

Sandra Dorothy Penn Kelley passed away May 9, 2026.
Born in 1941 to Hugh Dorsey Penn and Dorothy Inez Penn, she lived a life marked by devotion to her family, faith, and quiet strength.
Known to many as "Sandy," she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose steady presence and deep care...

James O. Lee Sr. (7/25/39 - 4/15/26)

North Florida/South Georgia Legend with a Legacy of Perseverance and Community
James Oscar Lee Sr was born and raised in Jasper, Florida, the second of eleven siblings.
Throughout his life, he embodied the values of hard work, determination, and perseverance. His early...

Mr. Ronnie Hughes, 69, of Adel, Georgia passed away on April 27, 2026 at the Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia. He was born on July 12, 1956 to the late Walter Leon Hughes, Sr. and the late Myrtle Linda Gray Hughes. Mr. Hughes lived all of his life in Cook County and was a retired...

Mrs. Ramonda "Monie" Marshall, age 88, of Adel, Georgia, passed away on April 22, 2026 at the HCA Florida Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. Mrs. Marshall was born on February 13, 1938 in Berrien County to the late Wilie Franklin Horne and the late Toy Gladys Crosby Horne. She lived most of her life in...

Rev. Melvin "Mel" Wilber Flail, Jr., passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the age of 77. A private burial will take place at a later date. Memorials may be made to Lamar United Methodist Church at P.O.BOX 555 Lamar, SC 29069.

Following a courageous battle with cancer, Brenda Faye (Brigman) Sutton, 79, of Tallahassee, Florida and formerly Quitman, Georgia, entered into eternal rest peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at PruittHealth - Southwood in Tallahassee surrounded by family and friends.

Brenda was born on April 4, 1947, in...

Ronnie Winford Joiner, 72, of Nashville died on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026, in the Langdale Hospice House after a brief illness.
He was born September 21, 1953, in Adel, Ga. to the late Harvie Joiner and the late Louise Harper Joiner. His life's work revolved around custom built cabinets. He was the owner of Joiner's...