Obituaries

JW. Bagley, 91, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026. He lived a life marked by service, strength, and deep devotion to his family.
J.W. proudly served his country for 20 years in the United States Navy, exemplifying honor, courage, and commitment throughout his military career. His service reflected his...

Carol Barker peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 15th, surrounded by her beloved family and friends. She was a faithful, caring, and deeply loving wife, mother, Nana, and friend. A true woman of God who devoted her life to Jesus and radiated His love in all she did. Carol dearly loved others...

Lake Park, Ga. — Mrs. Dell Lorraine Blandy, age 77, died September 22,
2025 at Madison County Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Macon, Georgia to her parents: Hoyt Ware and Lorene
Ballard Dent.
She lived in Lake Park, Georgia for the past 31 years coming from Macon,
Georgia. She was of the Methodist faith, and...

Mark Gregory Borzi was a truly nice guy. He was funny and smart with a million stories to tell
from his many travels around the world. He was a great husband, father and grandfather. His
family came first in all things. He loved students and teaching. He was an ethical and honest person who was known for treating...

Dr. David W. Boyd, 77, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Friday, 14 November. He was born on December 30, 1947 in Greenwood, Mississippi to the late Jesse and Edith Boyd. Dr. Boyd began his academic journey with a Bachelor's in Mathematics from Bob Jones University in 1970 before achieving a Ph. D in Mathematics...

Nancy Jo Branson, 87, of Valdosta, died on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at South Georgia Medical Center following a short illness. She was born on April 14, 1938, in Scottsdale, Arizona to the late Joseph Glenn and Hazel Curtis Riley. She was a homemaker, loved to play bridge, and loved being a member of First...

Joel Elbert Buckholts passed away March 22, 2026.
He was born January 18, 1944 in Dupont, GA to John Robert and Carie Buckholts. He graduated Valdosta High in 1962, Valdosta State University in 1970, and graduate school at South GA University in 1979. Joel retired as a farmers insurance agent in Little Rock,...

In Loving Memory of Merrilee Kristina Casady (Grace)

Merrilee Kristina Casady, a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 82 on July 6, 2025. Merrilee was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on September 17, 1942, to Cletus and Virginia Grace. The family eventually...

Lonna Marie Clark Chapman, 84, of Valdosta, passed away on March 14, 2026, at South Georgia Medical Center, surrounded by her family.
Lonna was born on April 2, 1941, in Savannah, Georgia, the only child of the late Joseph Fred Clark and Ella "Nell" Clark. She moved to Valdosta at the age of two, where she later...

Norman F. Conant, Jr., 94, of Valdosta, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born May 15, 1931 in Melrose, Massachusetts to the late Dr. Norman F. Conant, Sr. and Sylvia Claire Nute Conant.
Norman graduated Durham High School, Durham, NC Class of 1949. He attended UNC...

Lt. Thomas (Tommy) M. Crews, Jr. (Retired)
February 4, 1949 - June 24, 2025

Thomas "Tommy" Crews, Jr. was born in Lamar County, Georgia, and moved to Valdosta at the age of seven - a place he would proudly call home for the rest of his life. At just 17 years old, Tommy answered the call to serve his country,...

Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Friend
Elvira Miranda Daniels, age 72, of Valdosta, Ga, passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer and Parkinson's disease.
Born and raised in Angeles City, Philippines, Elvira was the daughter of Dading Miranda. Small in stature at just...