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Ralph Emerson Nix
Sep 3, 2024
Ralph Emerson Nix, 85, of Canton, Georgia and formerly of Valdosta, died on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at the Canton Nursing Center following a period of declining health. He was born in Nashville, Georgia on April 10, 1939, to the late William and Evelyn Mathis Nix. Mr. Nix was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and upon his...
William David Price
Sep 2, 2024
William David Price, 74, of Lake Park, died on Monday, September 2, 2024, at South Georgia Medical Center following a short illness. He was born on August 7, 1950, in Gainesville, Florida to the late William D. Price, Sr., and Ruth Henderson Akins. David Price was a devout minister of God’s infallible word for 51 years. He pastored and evangelized...
Howard Ezekiel " Zeke" Dorsey
Sep 1, 2024
Howard Ezekiel “Zeke” Dorsey, 70, of Valdosta, died unexpectedly on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at his home. Born in Sylvester to the late Rev. Robbins Elmer & Elia Lilley Dorsey, he grew up all over South Georgia as his father served as a United Methodist Minister. The Dorsey’s lived in many communities including Pelham and Hawkinsville, where Zeke graduated from...
Elijah Jake Tillman
Aug 31, 2024
Elijah Jake Tillman, 80, of Valdosta, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Langdale Hospice House. Born in Valdosta to the late Elijah & Thelma Tillman Tampas, Jake grew up in Valdosta, graduating from Valdosta High School in 1962 and was a lifelong fan of the Wildcats. After high school, he served...
Ruby Louise Powell
Aug 30, 2024
Ruby Louise Powell, age 94, from Adel, peacefully passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024. She was born in Lincolnton, North Carolina on July 17, 1930, to Winslow Silvester Shuford and Sally Black Shuford. Ruby was a devoted Christian known for her love of gospel music and her deep connection to the Bible, having read it over 100 times. She...
Carol Jean Adams
Aug 28, 2024
Carol Jean Adams, 82, of Valdosta, GA, formerly from Texarkana, AR and Hope, AR, passed into the arms of her Savior on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. The beloved adopted daughter of Mary Angie Hay, born on Sept. 8, 1941. Carol Jean was a graduate of Arkansas High School, in Texarkana AR. Carol Jean was very active and loved being involved...
Wayne Hardy
Aug 28, 2024
Richard “Wayne” Hardy, 60, of Hahira, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on November 9, 1963, in Colorado Springs, CO, to Mary Jean Tucker Hardy and the late Kenneth E. Hardy, Sr. As a self-employed handyman, he was kind, driven, creative and always willing to help. He was the “MacGyver of...
Ann Callahan Bennett
Aug 27, 2024
Ann Callahan Bennett, 76, of Valdosta, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at her home. She was born on December 13, 1947, to the late William (Bill) and Ruth Callahan Pittman. She graduated in 1966 from Robert E. Lee High School in Jacksonville, FL.
After moving to Valdosta, she met and married the love of her life, Jerry Bennett. She...
Xenesis Alexander-Roy Simpson
2024
Xenesis Alexander-Roy Simpson entered into the embrace of angels on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at South Georgia Medical Center. He is lovingly remembered by his mother Serenity Simpson, father Zion Simpson, and his sister Xyrie Amorey Simpson, all of Valdosta. No services are planned at this time.
Glenn Williamson
Aug 24, 2024
Robert Glenn Williamson, 88, of Valdosta, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024, after a lengthy illness. Glenn was born on April 23, 1936, in Barney, Georgia, to the late Walter E. and Elizabeth H. Williamson.Glenn dedicated his career as a maintenance supervisor at Owens-Illinois, which later became part of Georgia Pacific, where he worked for over 20 years until...
Taylor Phillips
Aug 23, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Taylor Paige Phillips, age 32, on August 23, 2024. Taylor was a cherished daughter, sister, and beloved friend whose vibrant spirit and unwavering faith touched the lives of all who knew her.
Born on June 5, 1992, Taylor was known for her boundless energy and passion for her family. After graduation, Taylor volunteered...
Michael "Mike" Yates
Aug 23, 2024
Michael “Mike” Yates, 49, of Lake Park died suddenly on Friday, August 23, 2024, at South Georgia Medical Center. Michael grew up in Tennille and graduated from Brentwood School in Sandersville in 1992. In high school, he played football and basketball, and earned the Senior Superlative, “Most Witty”. He soon moved to Valdosta to attend VSU on a football scholarship....
Thomas Richard Tharp
Aug 22, 2024
Thomas Richard Tharp, 77, of Hahira, died on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Fellowship Home following a lengthy illness. He was born in Valdosta on September 2, 1946, to the late James G. and Billie Gray Tharp. Mr. Tharp retired from Children’s Friend Inc. as the director of physical facilities. He also served on the executive committee for Children's Friend...
Sara Anne Jones
Aug 20, 2024
Sara Anne Jones, 81, of Barney, died on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at her residence following a period of declining health. She was born on September 9, 1942, in Moultrie to the late James and Mildred Plair Moody. She received her bachelor’s degree from Valdosta State College (VSU) and taught school for a few years before becoming a full-time caregiver....
Dannie Carrol Tinsley
Aug 20, 2024
Dannie Carrol Tinsley, age 78, passed away peacefully at his home on August 20, 2024. Born on July 22, 1946, in Valdosta, GA, Dannie was the beloved son of the late Bernard and Rounie Dell (Allen) Tinsley.
Dannie was a man dedicated to his family, known for his love of hunting and fishing, and his joy in hosting fish fries and...
Dr. William Stephens
Aug 19, 2024
Dr. William F. “Bill” Stephens, 90, of Valdosta, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, at his home. He was born on January 8, 1934, in Nashville, TN, to the late Wayman Walter Stephens and Virginia Pearl Shelton Stephens. He grew up in Pensacola and graduated from Pensacola High School in the early 1950’s. He was active in the Glee...
Karen C. Evans
Aug 19, 2024
Karen C. Evans, 75, of Valdosta, died on Monday, August 19, 2024, at her residence following a lengthy illness. She was born on December 9, 1948, in Parkersburg, West Virginia to the late Charles Carney and Betty Kozloski. She was the office manager for Arrow Screen Printing and was a member of Central Avenue Church of Christ. Karen enjoyed traveling,...
David Culpepper
Aug 18, 2024
David Culpepper, 61, of Jasper, FL, died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at his residence. Born on April 10, 1963, to the late Billy & Evelyn Combass Culpepper, he grew up in Valdosta and graduated from Lowndes High School in 1981. While at Lowndes, he was a member of the Georgia Bridgemen Band. He then attended Valdosta Technical College...
Joyce Walker Davis
Aug 17, 2024
Joyce Walker Davis, 86, of Valdosta, GA passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024.
Joyce was born on May 30,1938 in Sparks, GA daughter of the late Charlie Dorsett and Myrtle James (Rentz) and was also predeceased by a husband P.H. Walker and a sister, Ann McLain.
Worked for many years at First Federal in Valdosta as an officer.
Joyce is survived by...
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