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Shirley Lynette Tyson Dyer
Mar 2, 2024
Shirley Lynette Tyson Dyer passed away on March 2, 2024, at Langdale Hospice House after a lengthy illness.
Shirley was born in Sparks, GA to the late Sankey Booth and Ila Mae Moore Tyson. She was educated in the Cook County School System, graduating from Cook High School. She continued her education at Piedmont School of Nursing where she received her...
Ann Dukes
Mar 2, 2024
Ann M. Dukes, 80, of Valdosta passed away on March 2nd surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with a lengthy illness. Ann was born on July 26, 1943 to the late Ben Ira Moore and Annie Mae (Bailey) Moore in Lowndes County.
Ann was truly a force of life that people were drawn to. She was an incredible wife,...
Mary Yvonne Wiggins Hesters
Mar 1, 2024
Mary Yvonne Wiggins Hesters, 82, of Valdosta, peacefully passed away at her residence on Friday, March 1, 2024, in the presence of her loving family. Born in Quitman, GA, on January 15, 1942, to the late Andrew Jackson Wiggins and Martha Elizabeth Dennard Wiggins, she devoted her life to her role as a homemaker and was a dedicated member of...
Shelby Lynn Mixon
Mar 1, 2024
Shelby Lynn Mixon (September 17, 2001 – March 01, 2024)
With heavy hearts, we mourn the loss of our beloved Shelby Lynn Mixon, who departed from this world unexpectedly on March 01, 2024. Shelby’s bright light was extinguished far too soon, leaving behind a profound sense of loss that will be felt by all who were fortunate enough to know her.
Shelby...
Nancy Morris
Mar 1, 2024
Nancy Thomas Morris, 68, of Valdosta, died on Friday, March 1, 2024, following a period of declining health. She was born on June 22, 1955, in Wilmington, North Carolina to the late George Wilbur and Melrose Straughan Thomas. She received her Bachelors of Music degree from East Carolina University and her Masters of Music Education from Valdosta State University. She...
Kevin Arthur Edwards
Feb 27, 2024
Kevin Arthur Edwards, 30, of Valdosta, GA., was born on September 30, 1993, in Fairfax, VA. Kevin passed away unexpectedly in Valdosta, on February 27, 2024. Kevin was beloved by his entire family, especially his 8-year-old son, Leo Charles Roth-Edwards.
After graduating from Lowndes High School in 2012, Kevin worked his way up to management in the restaurant industry. Kevin...
Mrs. LeVera Futch Allen
Feb 26, 2024
Mrs. LeVera Futch Allen, 87, a cherished resident of Valdosta, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 26, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born on January 7, 1937, in McAlpin, FL, to the late Jacob Alfred Futch and Vera Hingson Futch, Mrs. LeVera's life was a beautiful tapestry of love, dedication, and service. She married...
Doris Patterson Stalvey
Feb 24, 2024
Doris Catherine Stalvey, 95, of Valdosta, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Fellowship Home. She was born in Greenville, South Carolina to the late George Franklin and Dora Belle Brown Patterson. Mrs. Stalvey grew up in Hahira, Georgia and lived most of her adult life in Valdosta. She enjoyed a long career as a nurse at South Georgia...
Jeffrey Rudolph Zeigler
Feb 23, 2024
On February 23, 2024, the world lost some serious humor, generous kindness and love when Jeffrey Rudolph Zeigler passed with his beloved wife Jennifer (Berger) Zeigler and his mother, Nancy Zeigler, by his side.
Jeffrey was born October 16, 1966, to Gary and Nancy Zeigler in Rome, Georgia and shortly thereafter moved to Valdosta. A proud southerner and the eldest of three...
J.W. "Dub" Watford
Feb 23, 2024
J.W. (Dub) Watford, 88, of Valdosta, died on Friday, February 23, 2024, at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born in Valdosta on December 1, 1935, to the late Carlton Clifton (C.C.), and Cubie Swilley Watford and has been a lifelong resident of this area. He was of Christian faith and was a veteran of the United States Air Force....
Robert Michael Seko
Feb 23, 2024
In Memoriam: Robert Michael "Bob" Seko (07-14-1941 / 02-23-2024)
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert Michael "Bob" Seko, who peacefully departed this life on February 23, 2024, at South Georgia Medical Center. Born on July 14, 1941, he was the devoted son of the late Michael and Margaret (Churchran) Seko.
Bob proudly served his country in...
Catherine Simmons Wetherington
Feb 22, 2024
Catherine Simmons Wetherington, 91, of Brunswick, died on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Addington Place in Brunswick following a period of declining health. She was born on June 5, 1932, in Brooks County to the late Annie and William Simmons. Mrs. Catherine was a retired cosmetics sales associate with Belk Hudson and was a member of the First Baptist Church...
John Michael King
Feb 21, 2024
John Michael King, 67, a resident of Sandy Springs, GA, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Born on December 13, 1956, in Waco, TX, to the late Joseph Henry King and Mary Sutliff King.
John was a graduate of Valdosta State University and a successful CPA. His interests included stock market predictions, nurturing his garden, and cherishing moments with...
Hazel Stansel
Feb 21, 2024
Hazel Stansel age 89, of Dalton and formerly of Valdosta, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Hamilton Medical Center.
Hazel was born September 4, 1934 to the late Edwin Walter White and Edna Marie White of Dixie, Ga, and was also preceded in death by her husband, James Stansel; son, Jerald "Jerry" Stansel; and her...
Paul Jamison Cohran
Feb 20, 2024
Paul Jamison Cohran, 37, of Valdosta, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at South Georgia Medical Center following a period of declining health. Paul was an Eagle Scout, Class of 2004, from Troop 228 chartered by Douglasville First United Methodist Church. He had also been a Nationally Registered Advanced Emergency Medical Technician since 2004. Paul was a...
James Edward Strickland
Feb 15, 2024
James Edward Strickland of Echols County, Georgia passed away in his home on February 15, 2024. He was born in Echols County, Georgia on April 13, 1938. James, known to many as “Strick” was an enthusiastic farmer and grew everything from timber to beans. He took his first and last breaths on the land he farmed most of his life....
Jackie "Jack" Edwards Davis
Feb 15, 2024
Jackie “Jack” Edwards Davis, 77, of Valdosta, GA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on February 15, 2024, after a battle with esophageal cancer.
He was born on October 2, 1946, in Lansing, Michigan to Gayle and Virginia (nee Perdue) Davis. Jackie attended Charlotte High School and was an over-the-road truck driver for most of his career. Jackie...
James Wright Blease
Feb 15, 2024
James Wright Blease, 80, of Nashville, died on Thursday, February 15, 2024, in Warner Robins. Born in Pavo to the late James Hartwell Blease and Mary Wright Blease, he grew up in Barney and attended schools there. He went on to Georgia Military College in Milledgeville and then to business college in Atlanta. He built his career in upper management...
Michael L. Rigg
Feb 14, 2024
Michael L. Rigg, 81, of Valdosta, died on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Fellowship Home Brookside. He was born on April 25, 1942, in Dayton, Ohio to the late George and Christine Barber Rigg. Mr. Rigg was a veteran of the United States Navy having served during the Cuban Missile Crisis and was retired from the United States Postal Service...
Brandon "Seth" Lavon Jarvis-Mixer
Feb 12, 2024
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing Brandon “Seth” LaVon Jarvis-Mixer a beloved son, brother, and friend who left us far too soon at the age of 16. Brandon was born on November 11, 2007, and went to be with his lord and savior Jesus Christ on February 12, 2024. Brandon lived in Summerville, SC and was born in...
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