OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Carolyn Johnson

Carolyn Johnson

Apr 18, 2024

Carolyn Johnson, beloved daughter of the late H.C. and Marie Stanfield Davis, peacefully passed away at Langdale Hospice House, Valdosta, GA, on April 18, 2024. Born June 4, 1939, Carolyn’s life was a testament to her unwavering faith in Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior, which she joyfully shared with others. Her caring heart was evident in her medical career...

Mattie Lou Nix

Mattie Lou Nix

Apr 18, 2024

Mattie Lou Nix, 89, of Valdosta, died on Thursday, April 18, 2024, in Canton, Georgia at the Canton Nursing Center following a period of declining health.  She was born on September 5, 1934, in Pearson, Georgia to the late Mose and Myrtle McNeal Giddens.  She was a retired substitute teacher for the Lowndes County School System and was a member...

Mary Baum Eutzler

Mary Baum Eutzler

Apr 18, 2024

Mary Baum Eutzler, 75, of Hahira, died on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at South Georgia Medical Center following a brief illness.  Mary was born on January 27, 1949, in Portland, Oregon, and raised in Schofield, Wisconsin, as the daughter of the late Martin and Helen Baum. Mary graduated from Wausau High School in Wausau, Wisconsin, and then Carroll College in...

Kathy Patterson

Kathy Patterson

Apr 17, 2024

Kathy Susan Patterson, age 72, passed away on April 17, 2024, in Valdosta. She was born on November 20, 1951, in Adel, Georgia, to Earl and Kathleen Brown Patterson, who preceded her in death. Kathy was a beloved mother known for her musical talents, playing the piano, and singing gospel music. She was a member of the "The Gay Children"...

Genevieve Creasy

Genevieve Creasy

Apr 17, 2024

Genevieve Creasy, 92, of Valdosta, died on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. She was born in Camden County Georgia on September 5, 1931, to the late Joseph Terrell Ham and Ruby Clark Ham.   Mrs. Creasy graduated from Camden County and later earned her bachelor’s degree from the Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville, Georgia.  She was a homemaker, professional...

Linda Joyce Jones Willis

Linda Joyce Jones Willis

Apr 16, 2024

Linda Joyce Jones Willis, 76, of Cumming, Georgia and formerly of Valdosta, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Northside Forsyth Hospital in Cumming following a short illness.  She was born on May 15, 1947, in Valdosta to the late Earl and Irene Rogers Jones and was preceded in death by her grandson, Benjamin Earl...

Harry G. Moody

Harry G. Moody

Apr 15, 2024

Harry G. Moody, 85, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on April 15, 2024.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM, on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at the Chapel of Hart’s Mortuary at the Cupola, with Reverend Joe McDaniel and Reverend Leigh Halverson officiating.  The family will greet friends following the service at Hart’s at the Cupola. Burial will be private...

Charles Powers, Jr.

Charles Powers, Jr.

Apr 14, 2024

Charles Morris Powers, Jr., of Valdosta, GA, died on April 14, 2024, after a long illness. Charlie was born in Tulsa, OK, to Charles Morris Powers, Sr. and Eleanor Lilly Powers. The family moved to Quitman, GA, in 1954, to be near relatives.

Charles graduated from Brooks County High School and Valdosta State College. He worked at the C & S...

Arthur Lambert McMillian, Jr.

Arthur Lambert McMillian, Jr.

Apr 12, 2024

Arthur Lambert McMillan, Jr. (79) of Hamilton County, Florida passed away at HCA North Florida Hospital in Gainesville, Florida on April 12, 2024, after battling cancer.

 Arthur was born on April 12, 1945, in Panama City, Florida to Arthur Lambert McMillan, Sr. and Bonnie Lee McDaniel McMillan. His family subsequently moved to Valdosta, Georgia. After graduating from Valdosta High School, Arthur...

Sonja Bracewell

Sonja Bracewell

Apr 12, 2024

Sonja Nelson Bracewell, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on April 12, 2024, at age 79. Growing up in Montana and graduating from Havre High School, she met Jim Bracewell while he was stationed at Havre Air Force Base, Montana, at a softball game. They began dating and were married on July 21, 1963. In their 60...

Romulo Alvarado, MD

Romulo Alvarado, MD

Apr 12, 2024

Romulo Alvarado MD, died on Friday, April 12, 2024, at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born in Honduras to Dr. Romulo Alvarado and Lydia Sagastume Alvarado. Dr. Alvarado grew up in Honduras and received his MD from the National Autonomous University of Mexico in 1963. He went on to receive a Masters in Public Health and Hospital Administration at University Hospital...

William Charles Sirman

William Charles Sirman

Apr 12, 2024

William Charles Sirman, 88, a resident of Valdosta, peacefully passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024. Born in Valdosta on November 18, 1935, he was the beloved son of the late John Hamilton Sirman and Flossie Belle Harris Sirman. William's journey began at Lake Park High School before embarking on a career that took him from Western Union in Albany...

Mrs. Helen Lindsey Gish

Mrs. Helen Lindsey Gish

Apr 10, 2024

Mrs. Helen Lindsey Gish, 93, of Valdosta, was surrounded by family when she was called home on April 10, 2024. Helen was born on December 29, 1930, in Lindseyville, Kentucky to Mr. and Mrs. Evert Lindsey. Helen enrolled at Western Kentucky University at just 16 years old, where she first met her late husband, Raymon “Rip” Gish. She later worked...

Zipporah "Polly" Roach

Zipporah "Polly" Roach

Apr 9, 2024

Zipporah "Polly" Harden Roach was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 9, 2024, at the age of 91. She was born on January 16, 1933, in Laurens County, GA to the late Ralph and Etta McDaniel Harden. She was the youngest of 6 children.

She passed peacefully at home after a brief illness, surrounded by her...

Graham Fiveash

Graham Fiveash

Apr 8, 2024

Graham Fiveash, 75, of Valdosta, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024. Born on August 30, 1948, to the late Saint Elmo Fiveash and Miriam Ruth Little Fiveash. He grew up in Hahira and graduated with the last class of Hahira High School in 1966. He developed a love for Drums in High School, playing in the marching band and...

Fred Carlo, Jr.

Fred Carlo, Jr.

Apr 8, 2024

Fred Joseph Carlo, Jr., 75, of Valdosta, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 7, 1948, in Valdosta to the late Fred Joseph Carlo, Sr. and Louise Carlo Adams. Fred attended school in Valdosta and Hahira, then joined the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He left...

Lila Mae Bunte

Lila Mae Bunte

Apr 7, 2024

Lila Mae Bunte, 82, of Valdosta, died on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at her residence following a period of declining health.  She was born on January 27, 1942, in Knox City, Missouri to the late Alford and Willa Kessler Strange and has lived in the Valdosta area since she was 18 years old, arriving with her late husband, Larry Dale...

Wonda Faye Arnold

Wonda Faye Arnold

Apr 7, 2024

Wonda Faye Arnold, 78, of Valdosta, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at South Georgia Medical Center following a period of declining health.  She was born on November 12, 1945, in Lake Park to the late James Everett “Red” Hall and Rena Lavirl Zipperer Hall and has been a resident of the local area her whole life.  Mrs. Arnold...

Bonnie Tomlinson Parker

Bonnie Tomlinson Parker

Apr 4, 2024

Bonnie Parker, 90, of Fayetteville, NC, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Bonnie was born on April 30, 1933 in May Day, GA. She is the daughter of the late Ollie and Amy Wetherington and is predeceased by her sister Brona Garvin, and her brothers Hartford Wetherington, Gary Wetherington and...

Dwight “Booty” Valentine

Dwight “Booty” Valentine

Apr 4, 2024

Dwight “Booty” Valentine (March 8, 1939 - April 4, 2024) 

Dwight “Booty” Valentine, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and faithful member of his community, passed away on April 4, 2024, at Langdale Hospice House. He was born to the late Herbert Valentine and Hester Demont (Valentine) on March 8, 1939. Dwight dedicated over 40 years of his life to service at Winn-Dixie....

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