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Valdosta • Lowndes County • South Georgia
Carson McLane Funeral Home Obituaries: Search Official Memorials in Valdosta
Carson McLane Funeral Home is part of McLane Funeral & Cremation Services in Valdosta, Georgia. The official obituary directory covers local obituaries for Valdosta, Hahira, Lake Park, Lowndes County and surrounding areas.
Use this guide to search Carson McLane and McLane family obituaries, confirm which McLane location is involved, map the right service address, understand immediate-need steps, ask for current funeral prices and handle related Georgia tasks such as death certificates, probate, Social Security and Veteran benefits.
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Reviewed September 29, 2026. Obituaries and service details may be added or updated after this page is published.
Fast Answer
Official obituary page
mclanefuneralservices.com/obituaries
Carson McLane location
2215 N. Patterson St., Valdosta, GA 31602
Main phone
229-242-5544
Use the memorial first
Services may be at Carson McLane, another McLane location, a church, cemetery or Park Place.
Quick workflow:
open the official McLane obituary directory → search the name → open the full memorial → confirm which McLane location is listed → save each event address → recheck before travel.
How to Search Carson McLane Funeral Home Obituaries
- Open the official McLane obituary directory. Use the McLane website rather than a copied obituary or social-media screenshot.
- Search the person’s name. Start with the full name exactly as the family uses it.
- Simplify if there is no result. Try surname only, maiden name, married name, nickname, middle initial or spelling variation.
- Open the full memorial. Choose the individual obituary page rather than stopping at the directory preview.
- Confirm the correct person. Compare dates, hometown, relatives, church, cemetery and the McLane location named in the memorial.
- Read the service schedule. Visitation, funeral, celebration of life and burial may each use a different place.
- Copy the official memorial URL. A link is safer than a screenshot because the memorial can be updated.
- Recheck before travel. This is especially important when a service is coming up soon.
After opening the official obituary page:
enter name → open the memorial → verify identity → read every event block → check whether the location is Carson McLane, Martin-McLane, Lakewood, Riverview, Park Place, a church or a cemetery.
Recent McLane Obituary Snapshot
This is a dated verification snapshot from the official McLane obituary directory, not a permanent latest-obituaries list.
John R. “Rick” Williams
Listed in the official directory with a September 26, 2026 date.
Jill Sampson
Listed in the official directory with a September 25, 2026 date.
Edna Mae Cannon Story
Listed in the official directory with a September 23, 2026 date.
Use the live directory for current names.
McLane may publish another obituary after this page is updated.
Obituary Alerts and Grief Support
Obituary notifications
McLane’s obituary system includes a subscribe option to receive alerts when new obituaries are posted.
One year of grief messages
McLane’s site promotes a year of weekly grief messages for families who want continuing support.
Grief specialist support
McLane’s grief counselor page describes bereavement support, Wings of Hope groups and a social support group.
If You Cannot Find a Carson McLane Obituary
| Problem | Likely reason | What to try next |
|---|---|---|
| No full-name result | The obituary may use a nickname, maiden name, married name, middle initial or shortened first name. | Search surname only, then compare dates, hometown and relatives. |
| Wrong funeral home result | Valdosta search results can show other funeral homes or newspaper copies. | Use the official McLane domain: mclanefuneralservices.com. |
| Death was very recent | The family-approved obituary or service plan may still be in preparation. | Check the live directory later or call the main office when timing is urgent. |
| Old obituary | Current listings show newer notices first. | Use the search field instead of scrolling only recent cards. |
| Service is not at Carson McLane | McLane serves several facilities and can assist families whose events are at churches or cemeteries. | Use the individual memorial’s service schedule and event address. |
What You May Find Inside a McLane Memorial
Service schedule
Visitation, funeral, memorial, celebration of life or graveside information may appear on the memorial page.
Guestbook / condolences
McLane’s homepage invites visitors to read obituaries and offer condolences on the memorial guestbook.
Flowers and memorial gifts
Use flower or tribute tools only after confirming the correct person and family instructions.
Livestream or personalization
McLane’s services page mentions live streaming among personalization options, but a stream should be treated as available only if the specific memorial or funeral home confirms it.
Veteran service information
McLane’s services overview says it helps families get benefits and provide a service worthy of a veteran.
Pet-loss services
Pets at Peace by McLane is a separate pet-cremation service listed on the official site.
Before You Attend: Map the Event, Not Just the Funeral Home
Visitation
Save the date, time window and venue name.
Funeral or memorial
Check whether the service is at Carson McLane, Martin-McLane, Lakewood, Park Place, a church or another venue.
Burial / graveside
McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens or another cemetery may appear as a separate destination.
Reception / gathering
Park Place by McLane may appear for event-center use, but only the memorial controls the actual route.
Common mistake:
using 2215 N. Patterson St. for every McLane funeral. The obituary may list a church, cemetery, Martin-McLane in Hahira, McLane Lakewood in Lake Park, Riverview or another venue.
For another example of why funeral-home and cemetery routes should be read separately, see the Haysi Funeral Home obituary guide.
Carson McLane Funeral Home Address, Phone and Map
Carson McLane Funeral Home
2215 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta, GA 31602
Valdosta, GA 31602
Main office phone
229-242-5544
Use this location for
Services or arrangement meetings specifically listed at Carson McLane Funeral Home in Valdosta.
Official directions
Open McLane contact page
Map caution:
the map above is for Carson McLane Funeral Home only. If the obituary lists another McLane facility, a church, cemetery or reception location, use that event address.
McLane Locations You May See in Obituaries
| Location | Address / phone | When it may matter | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson McLane Funeral Home | 2215 N. Patterson St., Valdosta, GA 31602 229-242-5544 |
Main Valdosta funeral home; the facility page says the current Patterson Street location was built in 1951 and is near Park Avenue. | Map |
| Martin-McLane Funeral Home | 401 S. Church Street, Hahira, GA 31632 229-794-2020 |
Hahira services or families connected with northern Lowndes County. | Map |
| McLane Lakewood Funeral Home | 3119 West Marion Avenue / U.S. Highway 41, Lake Park, GA 31636 229-559-7387 |
Lake Park, Statenville, Echols County, Clyattville, Dasher or northern Florida-area services. | Map |
| McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens | 3945 N. Valdosta Rd., Valdosta, GA 31602 229-244-1701 |
Cemetery or graveside service destination. | Map |
| Park Place by McLane | 108 W Park Ave, Valdosta, GA 31602 229-242-5544 |
Reception, event-center or gathering space if named in a service plan. | Map |
| Pets at Peace by McLane | 2212 N Patterson St., Valdosta, GA 31602 229-244-0007 |
Pet cremation service; not a human funeral-service venue unless a page specifically directs you there. | Map |
If a Death Has Just Occurred
McLane’s site says families may call any time of day, any day of the week. The immediate-need form asks for details such as date and time of death, Social Security number, whether a doctor or coroner has been notified, whether the body has been released and who is legally responsible for disposition.
Death in a hospital, nursing facility or hospice
Follow that facility’s pronouncement and release process. Give staff the funeral home’s name and main phone number if the family has selected McLane.
Unexpected death or death at home
Use emergency, law-enforcement, coroner or medical-examiner procedures when required before any removal or funeral-home transfer is arranged.
- Confirm the appropriate medical or public authority has been notified.
- Call McLane at 229-242-5544 if the family has chosen McLane.
- Ask which McLane location or staff member will coordinate the next step.
- Have legal name, date of birth, date/time of death and next-of-kin contact ready.
- Ask what documents, clothing, obituary material, cemetery information or insurance paperwork should be prepared.
What to Prepare for the Arrangement Meeting
Identity information
Legal name, date of birth, place of birth, residence, marital status and Social Security number.
Family information
Parents’ names, spouse information, survivors and names that should appear in the obituary.
Doctor / coroner information
McLane’s immediate-need form asks whether a doctor or coroner has been notified and asks for the doctor signing the death certificate.
Disposition authority
Have the legally responsible person’s contact information and relationship ready.
Cemetery or cremation preference
Bring any cemetery deed, prearrangement, cremation authorization questions or burial preference.
Obituary material
Photo, life story, family-approved names, service details, donation instructions and military service information.
Funeral, Cremation, Personalization, Veterans and Pet Services
Traditional funeral and cremation
McLane describes full-service funeral and cremation care for Valdosta, Lowndes County and surrounding areas.
Personalization
McLane’s services page mentions tribute videos, keepsakes and live streaming for family and friends who cannot attend.
Veterans services
McLane says it helps families get benefits and provide a service worthy of a veteran.
Pet services
McLane’s site lists Pets at Peace by McLane for pet cremation needs.
Cemetery services
McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens is a separate McLane cemetery contact route.
Event-center facilities
Park Place by McLane appears in the official location list and may matter when a reception or gathering is named.
Carson McLane History and Facility Notes
Founded in 1936
McLane’s history page says Carson McLane opened his own funeral home in 1936 after working in funeral service in Valdosta.
Present Patterson Street location
The facility page says the current Carson McLane location was built in 1951 from the ground up as a funeral home.
Lakewood location
The history page says McLane Lakewood Funeral Home began from a former residence by a lake in the Lake Park area.
McLane crematory
McLane’s history page says McLane Crematory opened in January 1999 at the Valdosta location.
Current Funeral Prices and What to Ask
No stable public General Price List was verified for McLane during this build. Do not rely on old third-party estimates as current prices. Ask McLane directly for current itemized pricing before choosing services or merchandise.
Ask for the GPL
Request the current General Price List for the exact service options under discussion.
Separate funeral-home charges
Ask about basic services, transfer, embalming, viewing, facilities, staff, hearse and service vehicle charges.
Separate merchandise
Ask about casket, urn, vault, printed materials, keepsakes and tribute items.
Separate cash-advance items
Cemetery, clergy, newspaper, certified death certificates, flowers and musicians may be outside charges.
Useful phone script
“Can you explain your current General Price List and separate McLane charges from cemetery, clergy, obituary, death-certificate and other third-party costs for the services we are considering?”
Preplanning With McLane
McLane’s planning-ahead page says preplanning can record final wishes, reduce family stress and help families understand choices before a death occurs.
- Write down burial or cremation preference.
- List service, cemetery, clergy, music, readings and personal wishes.
- Gather basic biographical information.
- Meet with McLane staff to compare service and merchandise choices.
- Ask whether you are simply documenting wishes or also pre-funding.
- Tell family members where the plan is held.
Death Certificates for Valdosta and Lowndes County
A funeral-home obituary is not a certified death certificate. Lowndes County’s coroner page explains that after a coroner investigation, a death certificate initiated by the funeral home is completed by the coroner/deputy when applicable, returned to the funeral director and filed with the state Vital Records department. After the initial period, copies may be purchased through Lowndes County Vital Records at the Lowndes County Health Department.
| Task | Official route | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Lowndes County death certificate | Lowndes County Health Department / Vital Records | Georgia DPH lists Lowndes County Health Department as a vital-records office in Valdosta. |
| Georgia statewide death record | Georgia Office of Vital Records | Georgia maintains birth and death certificates for events in Georgia from January 1919 to the present. |
| Certified-copy cost | Georgia DPH fee schedule | Georgia’s DPH fee page lists death certificates at $25 plus $5 for additional copies. |
| Eligibility | Georgia death-record rules | Certified death certificates are available to requestors with a direct and tangible interest, including primary family members or legal representatives. |
Use the place of death.
If someone was served by Carson McLane but died outside Georgia or outside Lowndes County, certificate routing can change.
Georgia DPH death-record guidance · Lowndes County Health Department
Estate and Probate Tasks After a Death
Funeral arrangements and estate authority are separate. A funeral home can help with funeral paperwork, but it does not decide who can access bank accounts, sell property or act for an estate.
Lowndes County Probate Court
327 N. Ashley St., Valdosta, GA 31601
229-671-2650
229-671-2650
Estate jurisdiction
Lowndes County Probate Court lists decedent’s estates, probate of wills and administration of estates among its functions.
Bring documents
Certified death certificates, original will if any, asset information and family/heir details may be needed.
Forms
The court links to Georgia probate forms and estate record resources.
Social Security and Veteran Benefits
Social Security
Ask whether the funeral director reports the death to Social Security. Eligible survivors may still need to contact SSA about survivor benefits.
Veteran family
McLane’s services overview includes Veterans Services. Federal VA burial and memorial benefits may include cemetery eligibility, burial allowance, headstone or marker, burial flag and related memorial benefits when requirements are met.
Official McLane, County, State and Federal Resources
Official McLane Obituaries
Search name → open memorial → verify each service event and address.
McLane Contact Page
Use for phone numbers, Carson McLane directions and other McLane location links.
McLane Facilities
Review Carson McLane, Martin-McLane, Lakewood and facility details.
Services Overview
Review funeral, cremation, personalization, veteran and pet-service categories.
Immediate Need
Use for the information McLane requests after a death.
McLane History
Use for Carson McLane founding and facility-history details.
Georgia DPH Death Records
Use for state death-certificate rules and Form 3912 route.
Lowndes County Health Department
Use for local vital-records office routing.
Lowndes County Probate Court
Use for estate, probate and court contact details.
FTC Funeral Rule
Review funeral-price and General Price List rights.
Social Security Survivor Benefits
Use for eligible spouse, child, divorced spouse or dependent-parent questions.
VA Burial & Memorial Benefits
Check Veteran cemetery, allowance and memorial-benefit routes.
Related Funeral-Obituary Guides
McDonald Funeral Home Obituaries
Helpful when a broad funeral-home name points to several unrelated providers.
Wilkerson Funeral Home Obituaries in Reidsville
Useful for obituary searching, map checks and county death-certificate steps.
Hazel Green Funeral Home Obituaries
Good comparison for arrangement checklists and service-location verification.
Haysi Funeral Home Obituaries
Explains why funeral-home and cemetery routes should be checked separately.
FAQs About Carson McLane Funeral Home Obituaries
1. Where can I find official Carson McLane Funeral Home obituaries?
Use the official McLane Funeral & Cremation Services obituary directory at mclanefuneralservices.com/obituaries. Search the name and open the full memorial before relying on service information.
2. What is Carson McLane Funeral Home’s address?
Carson McLane Funeral Home is at 2215 N. Patterson St., Valdosta, Georgia 31602.
3. What is the Carson McLane phone number?
The official main office phone listed by McLane is 229-242-5544.
4. Does the McLane obituary page include Hahira and Lake Park notices too?
Yes. The official McLane obituary directory covers Valdosta, Hahira, Lake Park, Lowndes County and surrounding communities, so always check the individual memorial for the exact location.
5. Why can’t I find a Carson McLane obituary by full name?
Try surname only, maiden name, married name, nickname, middle initial or spelling variation. Also confirm you are using mclanefuneralservices.com rather than a copied obituary page.
6. Are all McLane services held at Carson McLane Funeral Home?
No. A service may be at Carson McLane, Martin-McLane, McLane Lakewood, McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens, Park Place, a church, cemetery or another venue. Use the address printed in the memorial.
7. Does McLane offer cremation and Veteran services?
Yes. McLane’s services overview describes cremation, personalization, Veterans Services and Pet Services among its service categories.
8. How do I get current Carson McLane funeral prices?
Call McLane and ask for its current General Price List and itemized costs for the services being considered. Do not rely on old third-party price estimates.
9. How do I get a death certificate after a Carson McLane funeral?
If the death occurred in Georgia, use the Georgia vital-records route. For Lowndes County deaths, the Lowndes County Health Department is the local vital-records route after the initial funeral-home filing process.
10. What should Veteran families check after finding a McLane obituary?
Veteran families should review VA burial and memorial benefits, including cemetery eligibility, burial allowance, headstone or marker, burial flag and related memorial benefits.