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...
Billy Jones
Jun 7, 2026
James Billy Jones, Jr, 78, of Nashville, died Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Tift Regional Medical Center.
He was born December 11, 1947, in Brunswick, GA to the late James Billy “Bill” Jones and the late Mary Chambless Jones. He worked in maintenance at Moody Air Force Base and retired from Chaparral boats. He was a member of the Nashville First...
Kay Baldree
Jun 5, 2026
Angela Kay Baldree, 56, of Nashville, died Friday, June 5, 2026, at SGMC Berrien Campus.
She was born November 21, 1969, in Colquitt County. She served as a police officer with ABAC for several years, loved her family, adored her grandchildren and was an avid marksman. She also enjoyed eating, cooking and making crafts. She believed in helping all who needed...
Dan Taylor
Jun 2, 2026
Daniel Albert “Dan” Taylor, 86, of Nashville died Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on October 30, 1939, in Jacksonville, Fl to the late Jo Brown “J.B.” Taylor and the late Fannie Belle Gray Taylor. He was a husband, father, brother, and in the later years, the best grandpa and great-grandpa. A mechanic by trade, he loved...
Alice Swann
May 31, 2026
Alice Merritt Swann, 81, of Nashville, died Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the Fellowship Home.
She was born July 27, 1944, in Hancock County to the late Horace Allen Merritt and the late Bessie Mae Kitchens Merritt. She was a homemaker, owner of Swann’s Plants & Things and worked several years at Moody Federal Credit Union. She loved her family, was...
William Jones
May 26, 2026
William Irvin Jones, age 88, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026.
Born on December 5, 1937, William lived a life defined by hard work, devotion to his family, and a deep appreciation for life's adventures. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1956 to 1960 and carried that sense of dedication and responsibility throughout his...
Bob Martin
May 26, 2026
Robert Willard “Bob” Martin, Jr., 71, of Ray City, died Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at SGMC Lanier Campus.
He was born December 3, 1954, in Bibb County to the late Robert Willard Martin and the late Jimmie Ree Griffin Martin. He was a carpenter, lifetime builder, who loved his work and was known by many as “Bob the Builder”. He loved mowing...
Paul Kullmann
May 22, 2026
Paul Frederick Kullmann, 62, of Nashville, died Friday, May 22, 2026, at SGMC Berrien Campus.
He was born July 21, 1963, in Miami, FL to the late Clark Paul Kullmann and the late Wanda Ann Dunn Kullmann. He was a chef, owned a landscaping business in Crosland, love his family, traveling, shooting guns, being outside and was a member of Crosland...
Edwin Dupree
May 21, 2026
Edwin Dupree. 92, of Nashville, died Thursday, May 21, 2026, at SGMC Berrien Campus.
He was born April 20, 1934, in Atkinson County to the late Huey Lafayette Dupree and the late Fannie Lewis Dupree. He was a retired tech sergeant in the United States Air Force with 23 years of service in aviation electronics, was a Vietnam veteran and a...
Ernestine “Teeny” Gaskins
May 16, 2026
Ernestine “Teeny” Gaskins, 81, of Nashville, died Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Vista Park Health and Rehabilitation in Douglas.
She was born May 18, 1944, in Irwin County to the late Fred Dix and the late Myrtle Fletcher Foxworth. She was a machinist with Nashville Textile and Nashville Mills. She loved her family, adored her grandchildren and was a member...
Juanell Haskins
May 15, 2026
Juanell Nix Haskins, 95, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, surrounded by her beloved children, their spouses, and many grandchildren. She was born on July 19, 1930, at her family home in Berrien County to E.J. and Maxie Nix.
Juanell grew up in the New Lois Community alongside her six siblings in hardworking family farming. As a young girl, she...
Carolyn Elaine Hancock
May 13, 2026
Carolyn Elaine Hancock, 70, of Nashville, died Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Tift Regional Medical Center.
She was born October 7, 1955, in Flat Rock, AL to the late Alfred Barnes and the late Mildred Lainey Barnes. She was a homemaker, worked at Nashville Mills and for many years managed EnMark convenient stores. She loved her family, grandchildren and growing flowers....
Linwood "Red" Rowan
May 13, 2026
Russell Linwood “Red” Rowan, 72, of Nashville, died Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at SGMC Berrien Campus.
He was born April 23, 1954, in Lowndes County to the late Ralph A. Rowan and the late Alene Singletary Rowan. He was a retired insurance agent for Farm Bureau and for 32 years was the agency manager in Homerville. He loved his family, people,...
Jerri Bradford
May 6, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jerri Ann Bradford at the age of 63. Jerri peacefully left this world surrounded by the love of family and friends, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, strength, and unwavering love for others.
Born on January 19, 1963, Jerri lived a life devoted to her family, her community, and serving others with a...
Debbie Griffin
May 6, 2026
Debra Kaye “Debbie” Griffin, 71, died Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at her residence.
She was born January 15, 1955, in Cook County to the late Frank Fender and the late Lillian Lavonne Roberts Fender. She was a homemaker, LPN, loved her family and grandchildren. She enjoyed working with area florist, going to the beach, fishing and her home was always open...
Lewis Oliver Register
May 6, 2026
Lewis Oliver Register, 79, of Hahira died Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at SGMC in Valdosta.
He was born September 1, 1946, in Clinch County to the late Razzie Oliver Register and the late Mildred Hillard Register. He was an install repairman with Southern Bell for 33 years and a Vietnam veteran with the United States Air Force. He was a deacon...
