TYLER WHATLEY

Tyler David Whatley, 19, of Benevolence, GA passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at his residence. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in the Cuthbert Eastview Cemetery with Rev. Lee Wright officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Tyler was born on March 6, 2006, the son of Tiffany DeVane Whatley and Tom Whatley. He was a graduate of Pataula Charter Academy, worked with his father’s plumbing business and was member of the Baptist Faith. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Debbie L. Bonner and his paternal grandfather, Johnny Whatley.

Survivors include his parents, Tom and Tiffany Whatley of Benevolence, his paternal grandmother, Diane (Tommy) Goza of Coleman and maternal grandfather, Charles Devane of Cuthbert, uncle, Chuck (Tamara) Devane, aunt, Tabitha Whatley, and cousins, Kameron Johnson, Cal Devane and Vaylen Devane.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital P. O. Box 1000 Department 142 Memphis, TN 38101-9908.

LUNSFORD FUNERAL HOME

CUTHBERT, GA 229/732-2148