OBITUARIES

Oct 12, 2026

Vicky Van Beek Karr, known lovingly as "Awmah" to her grandsons, passed away on October 12, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 73 years old.

Vicky was born on July 12, 1953, in Aberdeen, Washington. She went on to earn her bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Oregon, and after graduating, she became...

Oct 31, 2026

Nov 13, 2026

Kathryn G. Consolini, 94, of Valdosta, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2026.

*Services are pending and will be announced by the Carson McLane Funeral Home

Nov 13, 2026

Donald L. Sullins, 72, of Valdosta, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2026.

A funeral service for Mr. Sullins will be held at 3pm on Thursday, November 19, 2026 at the River Pavilion at McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens. The family will visit prior to the service from 2-3pm. 

*full obituary will be posted once available.

Nov 13, 2026

Vera Wyvonnie Morrison, 72, of Hahira, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2026 at Berrien Oak Nursing Home.

A funeral service for Mrs. Morrison will be held at 11am on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at New Bethel Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will visit prior to the services from 10-11am at the church. Online condolences may...

Nov 12, 2026

Michael Clinton Belcher, 70, of Valdosta, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Donalsonville, GA, on April 26, 1956, to the late Arthur Belcher and Doris Alderman Belcher. He received a certificate in masonry from North Florida Junior College. He worked as a carpenter for C & D Builders and was of the...

Nov 12, 2026

Glennell Southall Moore House, 96, of Valdosta, passed on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Langdale Hospice House. She was born on May 22, 1930, to the late Haynes Southall and Lissie Hutchinson Southall. She was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church. She loved her family dearly, caring for others, and flowers and animals.

She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Nov 11, 2026

Howard Lynwood Davis, of Adel, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. He was born on January 16, 1940, to Alma and Howard Davis in Howell, GA. He lived a life filled with faith, family, and service, leaving a lasting mark on the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

Lynwood was a devoted husband and family man who...

Nov 5, 2026

In Loving Memory of Kathleen Mae Parmelee

Kathleen Mae Parmelee, formerly Franchio, affectionately known as "Mamaw" and "Kathy," was born on April 30, 1935, in Tyrone, Pennsylvania, to John and Mae Franchio. She lived a full 91 years before passing away on November 5, 2026.

Kathleen was married to the love of her life, William L. Parmelee Jr., until his passing in...

Nov 2, 2026

William (Bill) Edward Glock, 93, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, November 2, 2026.

Bill was born December 19, 1932, to the late John Glock and Mary Burke Glock. Bill grew up in Boston and it was there he met his wife, Clare, whom he married on July 4, 1959. He then joined the U.S. Air...

Nov 2, 2026

Karen Rose, 70, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026. She was born on December 24, 1955 in Arcadia, CA, to the late Joanne Creel and Raymond Creel.

No services are planned for Ms. Rose at this time. Condolences may be conveyed to the family on the obituary page of www.mclanecares.com. Carson McLane Funeral Home has been entrusted...

Nov 2, 2026

Thomas Ralph Cook, 97, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026. He was born in Bainbridge, GA, on September 22, 1929, to the late Eula Mae Cook and Coy Ellis Cook.

Mr. Cook served in the Air Force and retired at Moody Air Force base after 21 years of service. Following his retirement, he worked in computer management...

Nov 1, 2026

Calvin Nolan, 83, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2026, at Langdale Hospice House, surrounded by members of his loving family. Born on November 16, 1942, in Valdosta, Calvin was a lifelong resident of the community he proudly called home. He was the son of Clinton and Virginia Nolan and a graduate of Lowndes County High School....

Nov 1, 2026

Mark Allen Gilpatrick, 74, of Valdosta, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Langdale Hospice House.

He was born on May 2, 1952, in Danville, Illinois, to the late Robert Vincent Gilpatrick and Velva Louise Elliott Gilpatrick. Mark moved from Danville to Valdosta in 1972 to attend Valdosta State College. He met his wife, Brenda, during summer school that year....

Oct 31, 2026

Charles Merle Taylor, 79, of Lake Park, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026. He was born in Nashville, GA, on December 4, 1946 to the late Wilma Taylor and Leo Taylor.

Mr. Taylor served in the Air Force and was a SMSgt. And C-130 Crew Chief. He retired after 23 years of dedicated service.

He is survived by his sons,...

Oct 30, 2026

Pauline Bates Kerr Brown, 91, of Valdosta, died on Friday, October 30, 2026, at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born on August 11, 1935, in Ambler, Pennsylvania, to the late Hugh Beatty Kerr and Olivia Maria Bates Kerr.

Mrs. Brown was a retired educator. She earned her master’s degree and Education Specialist degree from Valdosta State College. She was a...

Oct 29, 2026

Paul Eugene Wisenbaker, 100, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026. He was born in Valdosta to the late Eva Wisenbaker and Richard Byrd Wisenbaker.

Mr. Wisenbaker served in the Army during WWII in the Philippines, and also went to Japan to help with the aftermath of the bombing of Hiroshima. After his service he attended Harding College...

Oct 29, 2026

Lamar Bass, 89, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026. He was born in Quitman, GA, on June 9, 1937 to the late Pearl Aline Bass and J.C. Bass.

Mr. Bass grew up in Brooks County, and graduated from Quitman High School in the mid 1950s. After high school he started working at Colonial Grocery Stores and worked...

Oct 28, 2026

Forrest Hunter Williams, Jr., was a father, soldier and educator. Of Valdosta, GA, he died on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Fellowship Home at the age of 94. Born in Wichita Falls, TX to the late Forrest Williams, Sr. and Evelyn Norcross Williams on January 28, 1932. He graduated from Anniston High School in Anniston, AL. Forrest then enlisted in...

Oct 28, 2026

Donald “Donny” Jerome Bryan, 83, of Valdosta, passed away on October 28, 2026 in Jacksonville, Florida, after a gallant 9 month battle with cancer. His loving wife and daughter were at his side.

Donny was born on October 8, 1943 in Lake City, Florida. Much of his childhood was spent in Sanderson, Lulu, Tampa and Orlando, Florida. He joined the US...