08-07-2026 - JOHNNY WEISIGER PASSES
We regret that we have lost another friend from the class of 57.Johnny was a very likeable and humble person as well as a baseball and basketball star at Lanier.
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Thu, Aug 6 at 10:45 PM
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Johnny Weisiger – Great Baseball and basketball player in our beloved Lanier Class of 1957 and Huntingdon College passed away in November – but I just found out today. When the email for Patty williams went out Johnny’s returned undeliverable – sure sign to start search – phone numbers canceled – but I found his son in Smyrna, GA . Johnny and his wife Carolyn had moved to Smyrna with their Children a couple years ago and Johnny had suffered from dementia for the last year or so. I am especially sorry to lose this old friend – we played baseball and basketball all though our younger years till we got to Lanier Johnny was great at another level, and we enjoyed watching and cheering. Johnny went on to be inducted into the Huntingdon Hall of Fame.
He had a great dry wit sense of Humer. I hate losing old friends but that is life isn’t it. Y’all all try to stay in touch with others as much as possible. Love Y’all all, Billy .
06-20-2026 - WE HAVE LOST ANOTHER DEAR CLASSMATE
We regret to report that we have lost Jackie Allie who has gone to to be reunited with her husband Bobby in heaven.
Bobby and Jackie were long time faithful, hard working members of the Reunion Committee. We enjoyed working with them over the years.
Ronnie
02-16-2026 - LAUDEN PITTS HAS PASSED
We regret to inform you that another classmate has passed. The memory I have of Lauden is that of a very positive man with a constant smile on his face. He will be missed.
Ronnie
H. Lauden Pitts, 86, passed peacefully on the morning of December 13, 2025. He was born on December 26, 1938, in Alexander City, Alabama, to Marie and C.E. Pitts.
Lauden was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather whose life's work helped shape the community he called home. A land developer by trade, he is best known for developing the Sorrento communities throughout Sarasota County - projects that reflected his vision, determination, and long-term commitment to the area.
He is survived by his three children: Ansley Kramer (Michael) of Tallahassee; Hansel L. Pitts Jr. of Venice; and Greg Pitts (Edie Hanson) of Los Angeles, California. He was a proud grandfather to Clara, Max and Macy Kramer, and Brandon Pitts, each of whom brought him great joy. He is also survived by his sisters, Patricia Meeker (Morris) and Tina McCollum.
Lauden was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Carolyn Koonts Pitts, the loving mother of his children. From the moment he first saw her, she held his heart until her passing in 2013. He was also preceded in death by his brother, C.E. Pitts Jr., and his sister, Angelia Brady.
A visitation will be held at Farley Funeral Home on January 28, 2026, from 12:00 to 2:00pm, followed by a graveside service at Venice Memorial Gardens at 3:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to The Venice Theatre, an institution he was devoted to as a board member, a patron and a performer.
