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Albert Thomas "Tom" Evans
Jun 21, 2017
Albert Thomas "Tom" Evans, 85, of Valdosta, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2017. He was born on April 27, 1932 in Morehead, Kentucky the son of the late Arthur Thomas and Ora Mae Van Hook Evans. Tom was a self employed truck driver, who also repaired lawn mowers. Tom enjoyed golf, fishing, playing pool, and was a lifetime Kentucky...
Susan Akridge Holland
Jun 20, 2017
Susan Akridge Holland, 67, of Valdosta, died on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at South Georgia Medical Center. Born on February 13, 1950, in San Diego, California, she was the daughter of the late Buford Butler Akridge and the late Sarah Ernestine Griffin Akridge.Widow of the late Charles Holland, Susan was a homemaker. Although she had no children of her own,...
Christine Mcferrin Mcleod
Jun 18, 2017
Christine McLeod, 84, of Valdosta died Sunday, June 18, 2017 at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born on October 18, 1932 in Woodberry, Tennessee to the late Robert and Grace Harris McFerrin and had lived in Valdosta for many years. Mrs. McLeod was a member of the Dasher Church of Christ and a Department Manager with Wal-Mart. She loved...
Barbara Ann Lee
Jun 16, 2017
Barbara Ann Lee, 52, of Lake Park, died Friday, June 16, 2017 at her residence. She was born on August 19, 1964 in Phenix City, AL. Barbara was a private duty caregiver for the elderly and was a member of New Seasons Church of God.She is survived by her husband, Raymond L. Lee of Lake Park, two sons and one...
Dana Fusaro Black
Jun 15, 2017
Dana Fusaro Black, 47, of Valdosta, died suddenly on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at South Georgia Medical Center. Born in Columbia South Carolina on October 29, 1969, she grew up in the Columbia area and graduated from Irmo High School in 1987. While in high school, she was an excellent athlete, participating in basketball, softball and tennis. Dana was also...
Jimmy L. Davis
Jun 15, 2017
Jimmy L. Davis, 78, of Valdosta died on Thursday, June 15, 2017 just as he lived his life, at home surrounded by family members who adored him. For years, he bravely fought against an incurable disease.He leaves his wife of 60 years, Marilyn, and three children, Reggie Davis of Valdosta, CeCelia Jay (Chris) Graves of Hardeeville, South Carolina, and Rhonda...
Stella Irene Brown
Jun 14, 2017
Stella Irene Brown of Valdosta died Wednesday June 14, 2017, following a lengthy illness. Born in Valdosta, GA, on June 8, 1931 to the late R. V. Brown and Lillie Margaret Baucom Brown. She was a member of the Central Avenue Church of Christ and a 48 year retiree of the Lowndes County Board of Education.Miss Brown is survived by...
Jennifer Jo Coddington
Jun 13, 2017
Jennifer Jo Coddington, age 50, granddaughter of Snowden and Maetrelle Shehan of Hahira, departed this Earth for the arms of her loving Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, surrounded by her family. Jenny was born with many difficulties including Down Syndrome. Her health was poor but little by little she was strengthened. Jenny lived and attended school from...
Nelda Jean Wetherington
Jun 13, 2017
Nelda Jean Wetherington, 71, of Hahira, died on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born in Hahira on March 10, 1946 to the late W.R. and Lethia Dumaine Nichols. She worked as a bookkeeper for Quality Electric Valdosta. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and working in the yard. She enjoyed travelling. She attended...
John Richard Goddard, Sr.
Jun 10, 2017
John Richard Goddard, Sr., 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 10, 2017, in Beaumont, Texas.Born in Amory, Mississippi, on February 13, 1936, he was the son of Robert Allen Goddard and Lottie Lucille (Roberts) Goddard. John was a veteran of the United States Army. He began his career with Owens-Illinois in Valdosta, Georgia and then transferred to the...
Marjorie Doreen Carter Officer
Jun 10, 2017
Marjorie Doreen Carter Officer, 77, of Valdosta, died on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at her residences following a brave battle with cancer. She was born in Valdosta on October 8, 1939 to the late Elmer S. Sr., and Piney Jewell Flowers Carter. She was a graduate of Valdosta High School and met and married the man of her dreams, Lyn...
Alexander M. "Buddy" Culbreth, Jr.
Jun 10, 2017
Alexander M. "Buddy" Culbreth, Jr., 88, of Valdosta, died suddenly on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born in TyTy, GA on September 3, 1928 to the late Alexander Sr. and Ellen Glenn Prescott Culbreth. Buddy and his family moved to Valdosta from TyTy when he was ten years old, where he attended Lelia Ellis...
Scott Edward Retterbush
Jun 10, 2017
Scott Edward Retterbush, 61, of Valdosta, passed away on June 10, 2017 at his home. He was born on June 26, 1955 in Valdosta, Georgia and was the son of the late William Charles Retterbush, M.D. and Lois Jane Retterbush. Scott graduated from Valdosta High School in 1973 and attended Valdosta State University graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree...
Robbie O'Connor
Jun 10, 2017
Robbie O'Connor, 21, of Valdosta, died on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Huntsville, Alabama on October 20, 1995 and was a senior at Valdosta State University. Robbie had earned an Associate Degree from Georgia Military College in Business Administration and was pursuing a business management degree from VSU at the time of his passing....
Walter Russell Tittle
Jun 9, 2017
Walter Russell Tittle, 77, of Valdosta, died on Friday, June 9, 2017 following a short illness. He was born in Adel, on July 5, 1939, to the late William Guy and Emma Tittle.Survivors include his wife, Janice Jones Tittle of Valdosta; sons and daughter-in-law, Matt and Angie Tittle of Cleveland, TN, Rian Tittle of Decator, GA; grandson, Jacob Tittle of...
Michael Steven Ellis
Jun 9, 2017
Michael Steven Ellis, 58, of Valdosta died on Friday, June 9, 2017 at his home. He was born in Albany, Georgia on January 26, 1959. Steve graduated from Valdosta State College with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and worked as a critical care nurse at South Georgia Medical Center for over 30 years. He inspired many in the nursing field...
Jeanette M. Oliver
Jun 8, 2017
Jeanette M. Oliver, 91, of Valdosta, died on Thursday, June 8, 2017, at Fellowship Home in Brooks County. Born in Coolidge on May 13, 1926, she was the daughter of the late James Wright Megahee and Florence Isabella Bannister Megahee and widow of the late William C. Oliver. Mrs. Oliver was a dedicated homemaker and mother. She was a member...
Betty Jean Tyson Wisenbaker
Jun 8, 2017
Betty Jean Tyson Wisenbaker, 81, of Valdosta, died on Thursday, June 8, 2017. Born in Moultrie, on May 4, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Ira and Mary Tompkins Tyson. Mrs. Wisenbaker enjoyed painting, cooking and baking. She also loved flowers.Survivors include her husband, Donald Wisenbaker; daughter, Ronda Wisenbaker Smith; son, Ira Wisenbaker of Valdosta; daughter-in-law, Peggy Tison...
Betty Jane Patterson
Jun 7, 2017
Betty Jane Patterson, 91, of Valdosta, and formerly of Lakeland, Florida, died at Langdale Place on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, following a lengthy illness. Born in Harrisburg, Illinois, on October 19, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Walter J. and Alice Maddox Bargman. She was a homemaker and a Lutheran. Survivors are her daughters and sons in law,...
Warren Eric Taylor
Jun 7, 2017
Warren Eric Taylor, 63, of Boston, Georgia, died on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at his residence. He was born in Douglas, Georgia, on June 4, 1954, to Roy Taylor, Sr. and Irma Adams Taylor and has been a resident of this area all of his life. Warren attended ABAC, the University of Georgia and Valdosta State University where he earned...
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