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Local Obituaries for Valdosta, Hahira, Lake Park, Lowndes County, GA & Surrounding Areas

Ian William Folsom

Ian William Folsom

Mar 28, 2025

Ian William Folsom, age 53, born on September 9, 1971, passed away on March 26 2025. At the time of his passing he was at the Langdale Hospice House, where he was well cared for. Ian was born in Valdosta, but spent most of his formative years in Forest Park and Jonesboro until his family moved back to Valdosta when...

Sandra L. Goforth

Sandra L. Goforth

Apr 10, 2025

Sandra L. Goforth, 80, of Valdosta, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at her home. She was born on November 1, 1944, to the late Carl George Cheek and Sara Cunningham Cheek. Mrs. Goforth grew up in Cordele, Georgia, and she graduated from Crisp County High School where she was active in the Glee Club. She soon started working...

Norman Fred Earls, Sr.

Norman Fred Earls, Sr.

Apr 10, 2025

Norman Fred Earls Sr., 81, from Bay Minette AL, entered heavenly life the morning of April 10, 2025, passing away peacefully after a long illness.

He was preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years, Sandra Hutto Earls; his parents, Gordon and Doris Earls; his sister and her husband, Jane and Alfred Denmark, and other beloved relatives and friends.

He...

Lucille Harrison Bedene

Lucille Harrison Bedene

Apr 9, 2025

Lucille Harrison Bedene, 95 of Ray City, died on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at her residence. Mrs. Bedene was born in Peckville, PA to the late George & Nettie Smith Harrison, on December 27, 1929. Growing up in Carbondale, PA, Lucille graduated from Benjamin Franklin High School in 1948. After high school, she attended nursing school at St Joseph’s Hospital...

Patricia (Pat) Sellars

Patricia (Pat) Sellars

Apr 8, 2025

Patricia (Pat) Sellars, 80, of Valdosta, died on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at South Georgia Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born on February 16, 1945, to the late George Herman and Essie Eldon Moore Terrell. She was a retired LPN and a homemaker. As a pastor’s wife, she supported her husband in his ministry of over 50...

Lamia Daher Mourad Moses

Lamia Daher Mourad Moses

Apr 7, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Lamia Daher Mourad Moses, who left us on April 7, 2025, at the age of 90.

Lamia was one of 9 children born to Daoud Mourad and Montoura Mourad on July 23, 1934. She was raised with her cherished family members in the Tannourine mountains of Lebanon, where her roots...

Herman Wade Lindsey, Sr.

Herman Wade Lindsey, Sr.

Apr 7, 2025

Herman Wade Lindsey, Sr., 84, of Valdosta, died on Monday, April 7, 2025, at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born on June 26, 1940, in Troy, Alabama to the late Robert Earl and Jewell Rolling Lindsey. Mr. Lindsey had served for over 20 years as the Customer Service Manager for Sears in several locations in the southeast...

Linda Kinard Miller

Linda Kinard Miller

Apr 6, 2025

Linda Kinard Miller, 76, of Valdosta, passed away on Sunday, April 6th, at her home on Smithbriar Drive. She was born in Atlanta on July 16, 1948, to James Robinson Kinard and Janie Blackwell Kinard. Growing up in Atlanta, Linda lived with her parents and two siblings, younger brothers David and Jimmy, on North Druid Hills Road. She attended Briarcliff...

Marion Theodore (Ted) Walizer, Jr.

Marion Theodore (Ted) Walizer, Jr.

Apr 5, 2025

Marion Theodore (Ted) Walizer Jr., 69, of Valdosta, died at his residence on Saturday, April 5, 2025. He was born on October 28, 1955, in Hahira, Georgia to the late Marion Sr., and Estelle (Peg) Miller Walizer. Ted was employed with Langboard Incorporated as a scaler since March of 2020 and previously worked for Langdale Forest Products working as a...

Mittie Cora Lee Anglin

Mittie Cora Lee Anglin

Apr 3, 2025

Mittie Cora Lee Anglin, 77, of Valdosta, died on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born on February 12, 1948, in Columbus, Georgia to the late Arvo Perry Sr., and Margarette Juliette Padgett Bowen. Mrs. Anglin was a retired LPN having served in the nursing field for over 50 years and retired from Dr. Gadlage...

Dolores Mars Oorlog

Dolores Mars Oorlog

Apr 2, 2025

Dolores Mars Oorlog, 92, of Valdosta, died on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born on January 28, 1933, in Philadelphia, PA to the late William and Dorothy Mars. Prior to her devotion to her true passion and dedication to raising her children, and thereafter loving her grandchildren and great grandchildren, Mrs. Oorlog had served...

Sharon S. Fletcher

Sharon S. Fletcher

Mar 31, 2025

Sharon S. Fletcher, 79, of Valdosta, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025 at South Georgia Medical Center, following a sudden illness. She was the daughter of the late Millard N. Murray and Edith G. Murray. Sharon was a member of Morningside Baptist Church. She attended business school in Valdosta, and worked for Radiology Associates, Southern Stationary, and Pioneer paper...

Robert Stephen Gobler

Robert Stephen Gobler

Mar 31, 2025

Robert Stephen Gobler, 68, of Valdosta, passed away on March 31, 2025, at his home. Born on December 19, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan, Robert was a man of many passions and deep faith.

A graduate of Robert E. Lee High School in Jacksonville, Florida, where he was Vice President of the Senior Class, Robert remained close with his classmates throughout the...

Evelyn Spells

Evelyn Spells

Mar 31, 2025

Evelyn Spells, 91, of Valdosta, died on Monday, March 31, 2025, at South Georgia Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born on March 13, 1934, in Berrien County to the late Bruner and Lilly Bell Noles Wheeler and has been a lifelong resident of the local area. Mrs. Spells was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith.

Mrs....

Vito Pellitteri

Vito Pellitteri

Mar 31, 2025

Vito Pellitteri, 64, of Valdosta, died on Monday, March 31, 2025, at his home. He was born in Miami, FL to the late Vito & Mary Pellitteri, on January 23, 1961. Growing up in Miami, he graduated from Deerfield Beach Senior High School in 1979. After high school, he was working as an assistant manager at Arby’s when he met...

Roy N. "Mac" McQuaig

Roy N. "Mac" McQuaig

Mar 30, 2025

Roy N. “Mac” McQuaig, 65, of Valdosta, died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Born in Valdosta to the late Roy N. McQuaig, Sr. and Virginia Smith McQuaig, he had been a lifelong resident of this area. Growing up here in Valdosta, he attended Valdosta City Schools and graduated from VHS in 1977. He played baseball for the Wildcats Baseball...

Ann Brickhouse

Ann Brickhouse

Mar 29, 2025

Ann Bell Carter Brickhouse, 80, of Valdosta, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025. She was born on August 18, 1944, in Fort Pierce, Florida, and moved to Valdosta at a young age. Ann attended Valdosta City Schools before marrying and starting her family. A dedicated and hardworking mother, Ann supported her children by working at Texture Tex and later...

Barbara Kilcrease

Barbara Kilcrease

Mar 28, 2025

Barbara Ann Kilcrease, 82, of Valdosta, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025 at Langdale Hospice House. Born on March 27, 1943 in Valdosta, to the late T.W. Hamby, Sr. and Elizabeth Howerton Hamby, she was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Mrs. Kilcrease was known for her desserts. She loved shopping, cooking, and...

Maggie Jordan

Maggie Jordan

Mar 28, 2025

Maggie Frances Jordan, 30, of Valdosta, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born in Valdosta on October 14, 1994, to David Lee Jordan, Sr. and Sandra Gail Blanton Jordan. Maggie grew up in Valdosta, attended Lowndes County Schools, and then graduated from Horizon Academy. She danced at Gerlock in her younger years...

Terri Jones

Terri Jones

Mar 25, 2025

Terri Jones, 67, of Valdosta, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at her home, with her family by her side. Born in Tampa, FL to the late Robert Wayne Ellison, Jr. and Lillian Clara Johnson Ellison on October 31, 1957. Terri spent her earliest years in Savannah but moved to Valdosta during her school...

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