Pearson-Dial Funeral Home, 659 Main Street/PO Box 375, Blackshear, GA (2025)

10/07/2025

Please join us in lifting up the Johnson family as they cope with the loss of their husband, father, grandfather. Our deepest condolences to the family during this time.

Mr. Michael Allen “Mike” Johnson, 71, of Blackshear, passed away Sunday night, October 5, 2025, at his residence.

Born in Blackshear, GA on June 20, 1954, he had lived all of his life in Pierce County. A 1972 graduate of Blackshear High School, he attended college for a short time before settling in as an independent insurance agent, focusing mainly on life, health, and annuities, which garnered him many awards over the years. A self-taught, multi-talented musician, music played a large part in Mike’s life. He enjoyed performing for weddings, birthdays, and other special events as part of the Michael J & Roger D Band, The Second Chance Band from Jesup, and many others, focusing on beach music, oldie-goldies, and rock music. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Blackshear but had recently been attending Wards Memorial.

In addition to his parents, Robert Allen Johnson and Norma Jean Bryant Johnson Dixon, he was preceded in death by his son, Rob Johnson.

Survivors include his wife, Wanda Miller Johnson of Blackshear; a daughter, Haley Ragsdale of Blackshear; a step-son, Chris (Mysti) Davis of Waycross; seven grandchildren, Harlow Ragsdale, Haven Ragsdale, Luke Davis, Kehleh (CJ) Jerrell, Lauren Davis, Izzie Davis, and Addie Davis; four great-grandchildren, Josie Davis, Everleigh Davis, Piper Wishall, and Ruby Jerrell; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Funeral services for Mike will be held Wednesday afternoon, October 8, 2025, at 3 o’clock from the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Randy Crosby officiating.

The family will receive friends in the chapel one hour prior to the service.

Interment will be in the Blackshear City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the South East Cancer Unit, P.O. Box 667, Blackshear, GA, 31516, or The Carnation Fund, Attn: Kristy McLellan, P.O. Box 37, Lexington, SC, 29072.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff and nurses of Georgia Hospice Care for the care that was provided to Mike before his passing.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online guestbook at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is honored to assist the Johnson family during this time.

10/01/2025

Please join us in lifting up the Cox family as they cope with the loss of their husband, father, brother, and grandfather. Our deepest condolences to the family during this time.

Mr. Larry David Cox, 75, of Salem, AL, formerly of Blackshear, passed away Monday, September 29, 2025 at his residence.

Born November 18, 1949, in Richland County, SC, he had worked for Gilman Paper Co in Blackshear prior to moving to Salem.

He was a son of the late David and Geraldine Roberson Cox. He was also preceded in death by a son, Foster Cox, and a granddaughter, Taryn Cox.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Marie Foster Cox of Salem, AL; sons, Michael (Leslie) Cox of Columbus, GA, and Christopher Cox (Kay Smith) of Salem, AL; a brother, Donald Cox (Aline Leggett) of Patterson; grandchildren, Tyler Cox of Charleston, SC, Christian Jordan (Madison Marie) of Camp Pendleton, CA, Nathan Cox and Ayden Cox, both of Salem, AL; great-granddaughter, Violet Simmons; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

A visitation will be held Wednesday, October 1, 2025, from 5:00 – 7:00 at McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory, 3874 Gentian Blvd., Columbus, GA. In lieu of flowers for the Columbus visitation, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association at heart.org.

Funeral services will be held Friday, October 3, 2025, at 3 o’clock from the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home Chapel.

The family will receive friends in the chapel one hour prior to the service.

Interment will be in the Laura Chapel Cemetery.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online guestbook at www.pearsondial.com.

McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family in Columbus.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is honored to assist the Cox family during this time.

10/01/2025

Happy birthday in Heaven today to dad and Adam. You two sure are missed down here! Loved always and never forgotten! ❤️🙏🏻

09/25/2025

Please join us in lifting up the Raulerson family in prayer as they cope with the loss of their husband, father, brother, and grandfather. Our deepest condolences to the family during this time.

Mr. Elton Gerald Raulerson, 80, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

Born in Jacksonville, FL on September 15, 1945, he was a 1964 graduate of Andrew Jackson High School. In 1985 he married the love of his life, Ethel. He would go on to retire from Merita Bakery as a Computer Operator. Mr. Raulerson loved to fish and spend time with his family. His deep faith in Jesus was evident by his long-time membership at First Baptist Church Downtown in Jacksonville.

In addition to his parents, Delmus Dyer and Myrtle Catherine Meeks Raulerson, he is preceded in death by a granddaughter, Ariel King.

Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Ethel Mae Raulerson; a brother, Mark (Marylou) Raulerson; a daughter, Kimberly Raulerson; a son, Gerald Allen (Shannon) Raulerson; step-sons, James (Angela) Knight and Stephen King; grandchildren, Makayla Guinn, Colin Raulerson, Emily Raulerson, Mathew Knight, Maegan (Clifford) Garey, Katelyn King, Grace King, and Noelle King; great-grandchildren, Ezra, Eliah, and Silas Garey; and several other relatives and a host of friends.

Graveside services celebrating his life will be held Monday afternoon, September 29, 2025, at 1 o’clock at Laura Chapel Cemetery in Patterson, with the Rev. Tim Rigdon officiating.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online guestbook at www.pearsondial.com.

Peeples Funeral home is assisting the family in Jacksonville.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is honored to assist the Raulerson family during this time.

09/22/2025

Please join us in lifting up the Thompson/Barber family in prayer as they cope with the loss of their wife, step-mother, sister, and aunt. Our deepest condolences to the family during this time.

Ms. Judith Thiele Thompson, 67, of Blackshear, passed away Saturday morning, September 20, 2025, at her residence.

Born in Jacksonville, FL on September 28, 1957, she had lived in Pierce County for the past 15 years. She spent her time taking care of her home and her yard, as well as caring for her fur babies, and trying to rescue all the animals that she could. Ms. Judith loved to decorate, which was evident by her large collection of knick-knacks. She was of the Christian faith.

She was a daughter of the late William George and Audrey Lou Conley Thiele.

Survivors include her husband, John Barber of Blackshear; two step-sons, John Barber, Jr. of Brunswick and Joe Barber of Blackshear; a sister, JoAnn (Frankie) Manuel of Waycross; one grandchild, Parker Barber; nieces, Alaina McQuaig and Amanda Manuel; nephew, Scott Rowland; great-niece and nephews, Kylar Drawdy, Easton Jones, Draigen McQuaig, and Saelah McQuaig; her fur babies, Sadie, Ronnie, LittleBit, and Mallory; and several other friends and relatives.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Memorialization will be by cremation.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online guestbook at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is honored to assist the Thompson family during this time.

09/22/2025

Please join us in lifting up the Lewis family in prayer as they cope with the loss of their husband, father, brother, and grandfather. Our deepest condolences to the family during this time.

Mr. William Clyde “Bill” Lewis, Sr., 87, of Orange Park, FL, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025, at his residence.

Born in Waycross, GA on August 24, 1938, he had lived in Pierce County prior to moving to the Jacksonville/Middleburg area, before finally settling in Orange Park. A graduate of Patterson High School, he went on to obtain a degree from the University of Florida School of Forestry. He was a heavy equipment salesman for Moody Truck Center in Jacksonville, from which he would retire after many years of service.

Mr. Lewis loved to hunt and fish, and was an expert s***t shooter, for which he won many awards. He enjoyed laughing and telling jokes with friends and family. His favorite place to travel was to his family homestead in the North Carolina mountains. He enjoyed history and genealogy and loved to share his knowledge with others. He was of the Baptist faith.

He was a son of the late Clyde Lewis and Mary Bernhardt Lewis Howard. He was also preceded in death by a son, Stephen T. Lewis.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Ginger Parks Lewis of Orange Park; a son, William “Bill” (Cathy) Lewis, Jr., of Lake City, FL; four step-daughters, Terri (Chuck) Dorsey of Watkinsville, GA, Tanya Conrad and Rita (David) McDaniel, all of Jacksonville, and Andrea (Josh) Harris of Jesup; a brother, Jesse (Margaret) Lewis of Patterson; seven step-grandchildren, Morgan (Michael) McHugh, Adam Dorsey, Jonathan (Cindy) Courson, Nathan (Caroline) McDaniel, Avery (Baylee) McDaniel, Sam Simmons, and Ben Simmons; seven step-great grandchildren; one step-great great grandchild; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Funeral services for Mr. Lewis will be held Wednesday afternoon, September 24, 2025, at 2 o’clock from the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home Chapel.

Interment will be in the Patterson Cemetery.

The family will receive friends in the chapel one hour prior to the service.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online guestbook at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is honored to assist the Lewis family during this time.

09/20/2025

***UPDATE IN ARRANGEMENTS***

Please join us in lifting up the Milner family in prayer as they cope with the loss of their wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. Our deepest condolences to the family during this time.

Mrs. Beatrice Sarah Hodge Milner, 94, of Riverview, FL, passed away early Friday morning, September 19, 2025, at LifePath Hospice Sun City Center Hospice House in Ruskin, FL.

Born in Blackshear, GA on December 3, 1930, she had lived in Fernandina Beach, FL before moving to Riverview, FL three years ago. Mrs. Milner was a self-employed hairdresser who enjoyed keeping the ladies up with the latest hairstyles. In her spare time, she was an avid gardener. She enjoyed going to church, but most importantly, she loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. She was a member of Living Waters Church in Fernandina Beach.

She was a daughter of the late Lawton and Laura Walker Hodge. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Vicki Coggins; both of her sisters, Naomi Peacock and Louvenia Hodge; and four brothers, James Hodge, Cecil Hodge, Jack Hodge, and Jerome Hodge.

Survivors include her husband, Charles Milner of Riverview, FL; a son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Holly Morgan of Valrico, FL; a brother & sister-in-law, Rommie & Dot Hodge of Cantonment, FL; 3 grandchildren, Shev (Wendy) Ashmore, Travis (Kelly) Morgan, and Aly Morgan; 3 great-grandchildren, Lockland Ashmore, Everett Morgan, and Anderson Morgan; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

A graveside service will be held Saturday morning, October 4, 2025, at 11 o'clock at Blackshear City Cemetery.

Interment will be in the Blackshear City Cemetery.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online guestbook at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is honored to assist the Milner family during this time.

09/10/2025

Please join us in lifting up the Mullaly family in prayer as they cope with the loss of their husband, father, grandfather, and brother. Our deepest condolences to the family during this time.

Mr. Raymond Eugene Mullaly, 80, of Blackshear, passed away Sunday night, September 7, 2025, at his residence.

Born in Jacksonville, FL on March 19, 1945, he lived in Jacksonville and later Athens, GA prior to moving to Pierce County four years ago. He was a graduate of Baldwin High School and shortly after graduating, enlisted in the US Air Force having served during the Vietnam conflict. Mr. Mullaly worked and later retired as a supervisor in the commercial and residential painting business. He loved to sing and play his guitar. An avid outdoorsman, he also loved animals and fishing. Mr. Mullaly was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Jacksonville.

He was a son of the late Rev. Harold C. Mullaly and Margaret Lelia Kirkland Mullaly. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Deborah Barber, Esther Spivey, and Sheila Graham; and by a brother, David Barber.

Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Violet Faye Simmons Mullaly of Blackshear; his daughter, Jacqueline (Josh) Jones of Athens; a son, Raymond E. Mullaly, Jr. of Jacksonville; two sisters, Sandy Barber of Starke, FL and Becky (Hank) Beasley of Blackshear; two brothers, Billy Barber of Florida and Rickey (Vanessa) Mullaly of Jacksonville; 4 grandchildren, Tyler, Seth, Sadie, and Nate Jones; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

A memorial service for Mr. Mullaly will be held at a later date.

Memorialization is by cremation.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online guestbook at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is honored to assist the Mullaly family during this time.

09/09/2025

Please join us in lifting up the Tyre family in prayer as they cope with the loss of their mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister. Our deepest condolences to the family during this time.

Ms. Connie Maria Tyre, 73, of Waycross, passed away Monday afternoon, September 8, 2025, at St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital in Savannah.

Born in Baxley, GA on January 30, 1952, she lived in Pierce and Ware Counties most of her life. Connie was a Blackshear High School graduate and later worked as a waitress for Huddle House prior to becoming a caregiver, a job which she loved. Her greatest joy was spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

She was a daughter of the late Isham Tyre. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents that raised her, Tom & Nora Walker Thomas; by a grandson, Dalton Mulkey; and by three sisters, Joyce E. “Rachel” Green, Nora Staines, and Cindy Rodriguez.

Survivors include her children, Rachael & Bryce Whiddon of Gibson and Chad Mulkey of Waycross; 4 grandchildren, Dylan (Katie) Mulkey, Patience (Chris) Pelly, Cassie (Luke) Davis, and Mia Roberts; 2 great grandchildren, Tripp Mulkey and Kole Mulkey, and a third, Eliza, due in October; three sisters, Taressa (Harry) Lairsey of Brunswick, Erica Martin of Blackshear, and Betty Simpson of Logansport, IN; a brother, Richard (Mary) Riddle of Patterson; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Funeral services for Connie will be held Thursday afternoon, September 11, 2025, at 4 o’clock at the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor R. B. Gaskins officiating.

Interment will be in the Blackshear City Cemetery.

The family will receive friends in the chapel one hour prior to the service.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online guestbook at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is honored to assist the Tyre family during this time.

09/08/2025

Please join us in lifting up the Schneider/Vecera families in prayer as they cope with the loss of their wife, stepmother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. Our deepest condolences to the family during this time.

Mrs. Linda Kay Williamson Schneider, 79, of Kingsland, passed away Thursday morning, September 4, 2025, at her residence.

Born in Screven, GA, on August 16, 1946, she had lived in Camden County for more than 30 years. After high school graduation she went on to obtain her BA in Nursing. She worked for several doctors and hospitals over the years, caring for many, before retiring. Mrs. Linda loved walking on the beach, discovering and collecting different and fascinating seashells. She also loved traveling and shopping, discovering new parts of the world, as well as “roughing it” by RV camping. She loved spending time with her family, especially during the holiday season, around a meal that she had lovingly prepared. She was a member of the Kingsland Ward LDS.

She was a daughter of the late Lester and Latrelle Henderson Williamson. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Larry Spurling, Gerald Alan “Gerry” Schneider.

Survivors include her husband, William J. “Bill” Vecera, III of Kingsland; a step-son, Ian Jay Vecera of Kingsland; sisters, Teresa (Randy) Gunter of White Oak, GA, and Marie (Steven) Wallace of Jacksonville, FL; a brother, Scott (Reagan) Williamson of Kingsland; one grandson, Evan Daniel Vecera; a great-nephew, John Martin; a great-niece, Lauren Harden; her canine companion, Salty Dawg; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

A Celebration of Life for Mrs. Schneider will be held Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 12:30 at the Kingsland Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 6632 Laurel Island Parkway, Kingsland, GA, 31548.

Interment will be in the Blackshear City Cemetery, 10 September 2025, at 2pm.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to any school nursing program.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online guestbook at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is honored to assist the Vecera/Schneider family during this time.

09/04/2025

Please join us in lifting up the Proctor family in prayer as they cope with the loss of their mother, grandmother, and sister. Our deepest condolences to the family during this time.

Mrs. Lois Lavonne Groover Proctor, 82, of Blackshear, passed away late Wednesday evening, September 3, 2025, at HCA Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, FL.

Born in Folkston, GA on December 15, 1942, she lived in Washington, DC for several years before moving to Pierce County in 2003. Mrs. Proctor was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, antiques, and collecting dolls. She was of the Baptist faith.

She was a daughter of the late Boaz & Willie Mae Grifin Groover. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Charles Proctor; and by her brother, Larry Groover.

Survivors include her son and a daughter-in-law, James Charles “Jimmy” & Brooke Proctor, II of Murphy, TX; two sisters, Janice Groover of Folkston and Karen (George) Baron of Rosenberg, TX; 2 grandchildren, Kylie Raya Proctor and Nathan Stone Proctor; an aunt, Edna Wallace of Franklin, TX; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Graveside services for Mrs. Proctor will be held Monday afternoon, September 8, 2025, at 3:00 o’clock from the Shiloh Cemetery.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online guestbook at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is honored to assist the Proctor family during this time.

09/03/2025

Please join us in lifting up the Bargeron/ Pearson/Cox families in prayer as they cope with the loss of their mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Our deepest condolences to the family during this time.

Mrs. Louise Harris Bargeron, 88, of Waycross, passed away Saturday morning, August 30, 2025, at Harborview Pierce County.

Born in Hoboken, GA on May 12, 1937, she lived in Brunswick for several years prior to moving to Waycross in 2014. Mrs. Bargeron was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. She was a simple lady but did enjoy shopping at Wal-Mart every chance she got.

She was a daughter of the late Arthur Willie & Alma Louise Griffin Harris. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lovett Bargeron; a son, Wayne Pearson; both of her sisters, Carolyn Doggett and Estha Johns; and her brother, Johnny Harris.

Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, David & Mitzi Pearson of Townsend and Craig Cox of Waycross; 3 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Memorialization is by cremation.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online guestbook at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is honored to assist the Bargeron family during this time.

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