OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

David  Randolph  Whitfield, Sr.

David Randolph Whitfield, Sr.

Feb 20, 2017

David Randolph Whitfield, Sr., 80, of Lake Park, died on Monday, February 20, 2017 at his home. Born in Anderson, SC., on May 09, 1936, he was the son of the late Swain and Arliva Dickerson Whitfield. Mr. Whitfield received his Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice. He was retired Assistant Chief with the Valdosta Police Department where he had co-founded...

Mae G. Gillis

Mae G. Gillis

Feb 20, 2017

Mae G. Gillis, 93, of Valdosta, formerly of Waycross, died peacefully at Langdale Hospice House on Monday, February 20, 2017.Born in Hosford, FL on May 26, 1923, to the late Jesse O. and Velma J. (Mitchell) Galloway, before retiring Mae worked as an insurance agent for AP Hurst & Company in Waycross. She was a longtime member of the First...

Rita E.  Longfritz

Rita E. Longfritz

Feb 20, 2017

Rita E. Longfritz, 86, died peacefully at Langdale Hospice House on Monday, February 20, 2017. Born in Gloversville, NY on July 21, 1930, to the late Edward and Clora (Carter) Plumadore, Rita was a part time resident of Valdosta, GA and Gloversville, NY. Rita worked as executive secretary for United Way, and as a bookkeeper for John Fanch and Vrooman...

Shirley Stump Miller

Shirley Stump Miller

Feb 18, 2017

Shirley Stump Miller, 71, of Valdosta died Saturday, February 18, 2017 at her home. She was born in Valdosta on January 30, 1946 to the late Aubrey J., Sr. and Elizabeth Rhymes Stump and was a lifelong resident of Valdosta. Mrs. Miller was a member of Park Avenue United Methodist Church and was the Director of Finance for Coleman Talley...

Frances Ellen Hanson

Frances Ellen Hanson

Feb 18, 2017

Frances Ellen Hanson left this life on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at her home to be with her Lord and Savior. In her final days she was surrounded by her family and supported with the love and affection she gave all of her life. She was born at home in Social Circle, Georgia on June 7, 1933. She attended Social...

Myrtis Avera Howell

Myrtis Avera Howell

Feb 16, 2017

Myrtis Avera Howell, formerly of Valdosta and Quitman passed away February 16, 2017, after a lengthy illness. Originally from Valdosta, Georgia, she was well known and appreciated in the community there for her active work in Music and the Arts.Married 71 years to Leonard (Rudy) Howell, Jr., who preceded her in death, she will always be remembered for her love...

Luis Alejandro "Alex" Segundo

Luis Alejandro "Alex" Segundo

Feb 15, 2017

Luis Alejandro "Alex" Segundo, 25, of Lake Park died on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at South Georgia Medical Center from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Alex was born on November 15, 1991 in Winter Haven, Florida but grew up in Lake Park. He was a graduate of Echols County High School was known for his sense of fun...

James (Jimmy) Preston Holley

James (Jimmy) Preston Holley

Feb 15, 2017

James (Jimmy) Preston Holley, 69, of Hahira died February 14th, 2017 in Valdosta, Ga. He was born February 23, 1947 in Langdale, Al to the late James and Frances Holley. He loved the Lord and was a member of Northside Baptist Church where he loved spending time with his Sunday School Class.Coach Holley was a high school history/physical education teacher...

Jamie  Mcleod Hickman

Jamie Mcleod Hickman

Feb 14, 2017

Jamie McLeod Hickman, 94, of Valdosta, died at Langdale Hospice House on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. Born in Wilcox County, Georgia on March 22, 1922, Jamie was a daughter of the late Edith Dennard McLeod and John Hendley McLeod, Sr. She had attended Valdosta State University and Mercer University. Jamie worked for and retired from C&S Bank. She was a...

Marie Louise Siegel

Marie Louise Siegel

Feb 14, 2017

Marie Louise Siegel, 74, of Dasher, was called Home on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. Mrs. Siegel passed away at South Georgia Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. Mrs. Siegel succumbed to a lengthy battle with various health problems. Born on December 3, 1942, to the late Ira Kirkland and Inez Clark in Nichols, she was a retired certified nursing assistant....

Robert Alan Plumb, Sr.

Robert Alan Plumb, Sr.

Feb 13, 2017

Robert Alan Plumb, Sr., 81, of Valdosta and formerly of The Villages, FL passed away Monday, February 13, 2017 at Langdale Hospice House. He was born on September 27, 1935 in Fort Lauderdale, FL to the late William Edward and Dorothy Lucia Plumb. Owner of Third Wave Solutions, Mr. Plumb served in the United States Air Force, was a member...

Evelyn Moree Hardman

Evelyn Moree Hardman

Feb 13, 2017

Evelyn Moree Hardman, 91, of Adel died Monday, February 13, 2017 at the Presbyterian Home after a lengthy illness. She was born in Bowling Green, Florida on December 26, 1925 to the late Gus and Avie Roberts Moree and had lived most of her life in this area. Mrs. Hardman was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church. She enjoyed...

Norman L. "Sonny" Mcdonald

Norman L. "Sonny" Mcdonald

Feb 11, 2017

Norman L. "Sonny" McDonald, 87, of Lake Park died Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Lakehaven Nursing Home. He was born on April 14, 1929 in Lowndes County to the late Norman Chester McDonald and Susie Mae Middleton McDonald. Mr. McDonald was a retired electrician, served in the United States Army Air Force during World War II, a member of Lake...

George (Pete) Shiver, Jr.

George (Pete) Shiver, Jr.

Feb 10, 2017

George William (Pete) Shiver, Jr., 70, of Valdosta, died on Friday, February 10, 2017, at South Georgia Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Born in Valdosta, on March 16, 1946, Pete was the son of the late George and Hilda Hall Shiver. A machinist, he was a Vietnam Veteran and had retired from the U.S. Army. He was a member...

Catherine Dell Lee

Catherine Dell Lee

Feb 10, 2017

Catherine Dell Lee, 80, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2017 in Valdosta, Georgia where she resided for the past eleven years. Catherine is survived by three children: Mike Lee of Waycross, Dr. Terrell (Tic) Lee of Indianapolis, IN, and Clay Lee of Valdosta. Survivors also include her grandchildren, Savannah Kelleher of Scituate, MA, Abbi Lee of Indianapolis, IN, Austin...

Idora Willis

Idora Willis

Feb 9, 2017

Idora Willis, 92, of Valdosta, died Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Presbyterian Home in Quitman. She was born on April 18, 1925 in Lowndes County to the late Johnnie Orin Dasher and Lillie Alice Stallings Dasher. Mrs. Willis was a retired farmer, worked at South Georgia EMS, Harve' Benard Clothing and Fads 'n Fashions. She was a member of Ousley...

Robert Wade (Bubba) Binion

Robert Wade (Bubba) Binion

Feb 7, 2017

Robert Wade (Bubba) Binion, 58, of Valdosta died Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Langdale Hospice House after a long battle with cancer. He was born on June 30, 1958 in Tifton, GA. Mr. Binion was a groundskeeper at Hillcrest Apartments and a Methodist.He is survived by his mother, Karen Laverne Wallace of Valdosta, sister and brother in law, Judy and...

Frederick  Eugene  Whitmore

Frederick Eugene Whitmore

Feb 3, 2017

Frederick Eugene Whitmore, 86, of Greenville, Florida, died on Friday, February 03, 2017, at Langdale Hospice House. Born in Winter Park, Florida, on April 22, 1930, he was the son of the late Frederick Lesley Whitmore and Mary Lomie Hattaway. He graduated from the University of Florida in 1956. Mr. Whitmore was an Eagle Scout and a four year veteran...

Ronald J (Rj) Bennett

Ronald J (Rj) Bennett

Feb 2, 2017

Ronald J. (R. J.) Bennett, 80, of Dasher died Thursday, February 2, 2017 at South Georgia Medical Center after a sudden illness. He was born on November 20th, 1936 in Lake City, Florida to the late Irland J. and Pearl Wetherington Bennett and had lived in this area most of his life. Mr. Bennett was a member of Airport Church...

Michael Brian Browning, Jr.

Michael Brian Browning, Jr.

Feb 2, 2017

Michael Brian Browning Jr., "Little Brian", 20, of Valdosta, passed away on February 2, 2017 at South Georgia Medical Center. Born on September 19, 1996, he was the son of Brian Browning and Lisa Browning. Brian enjoyed playing soccer, exploring, and being with his friends, but God had different plans for him. When he was 9, Brian suffered a traumatic...

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