OBITUARIES

Jan 13, 2014

Jan 12, 2014

Joann Beck Lineberger Clayton, 66, of Valdosta, died at her home on Sunday, January 12, 2014 after a brief illness. She was born on May 12, 1947 in Valdosta to the late Paul and Vannah Lineberger Beck. Joann was a 1965 graduate of Valdosta High School. She attended David Lipscomb College in Nashville, TN and Valdosta State College. Joann moved...

Jan 11, 2014

Drew "Blue Boy" Petty, 72, of Naylor, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2014, at South Georgia Medical Center after a lengthy illness.He was born November 22, 1941 in Ocilla, a son of the late William Gil and Maude Broome Petty. He grew up in the Valdosta and Naylor area and for many years was a paint contractor, Drew Petty...

Jan 8, 2014

Joyce Worcester Moore, 88, of Valdosta died Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at Smith Northview Hospital. She was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on January 16, 1925 to the late Ray and Ruth McClellan Worcester and had lived in Valdosta for the past ten years. Mrs. Moore was a member of the Weslyan Church. Survivors include her daughter, Margi Brownback of Murphy,...

Jan 7, 2014

Margaret Ann (Pandy) Stephens Hasty, 63, of Naylor died Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at South Georgia Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born in Valdosta on November 7, 1950 to Margaret Rigdon Stephens and the late James Stephens, Sr. and was a lifelong resident of this area. Mrs. Hasty was a member of Camp Creek Baptist Church and...

Jan 6, 2014

Felton Daugherty, 72, of Valdosta, passed away at his home on Monday, January 6, 2014, after succumbing to a short battle with A.L.S.He was born October 28, 1941, in Valdosta, a son of the late Jack Howell and Ollie Stubbs Daugherty, and graduated from Pine Grove High School. After thirty-five years of dedicated service, Mr. Daugherty retired as Battalion Chief...

Jan 5, 2014

James S. (Jimmy) Rogers, 72, of Lake Park died Sunday, January 5, 2014 at his residence. He was born on February 20, 1941 in Echols County to the late Harley Franklin Rogers and Ethel Bernice Coggins Rogers. Mr. Rogers was a retired air conditioner mechanic from Valdosta State University, a United States Army veteran, a Vietnam War veteran and a...

Jan 5, 2014

Gwynnette Hughes Sandlin, 87, of Lake Park, died on Sunday, January 05, 2014 at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born on September 11, 1926 to the late Eddie and Clyde Greene Hughes and has been a Echols County resident her whole life. She was a homemaker and a member of Sardis Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother...

Jan 4, 2014

John J Langdale Jr. died on Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Fellowship Home. Born on February 20, 1927 in Council Georgia, he was the son of the late John J. Langdale Sr. and Rosalie Cornelius Langdale. John was educated in the Clinch County Schools, Georgia Military College and the University of Georgia where he earned a Bachelor of Science in...

Jan 3, 2014

Marshall Reid "Buddy" Shelton of Lake Park, Georgia went peacefully to heaven on January 3, 2014. He was born on January 31, 1945 to Marshall Shelton and Nina Shelton of Nashville, TN. He was a dedicated employee of Bovis Lend Lease and avid golfer. He was greatly loved and will be deeply missed by all. He loved to spend time...

Jan 1, 2014

ELDER ROBERT (BOB) GLENN DICKERSON, JR.Elder Robert (Bob) Glenn Dickerson, Jr., 83, of Valdosta passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2014 due to an automobile accident. He was born October 5, 1930 to the late Judge Robert Glenn Dickerson, Sr. and Julie Adams Saunders Dickerson.He was a longtime minister with the Primitive Baptist Churches and was a member of Cat Creek...

Jan 1, 2014

A Powerful Life.Reverend Colbert Croft, 72, of Valdosta, died Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on May 4, 1941 in Berlin, GA to the late Arley William (Ira) Croft and Josephine Griffin Croft. He led a life dedicated and destined to serve the Lord and love people. A passionate and powerful man who changed...

Dec 31, 2013

Joseph Francais, 70, of Valdosta died Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on December 7, 1943. He was an automobile mechanic at Insta Lube.Mr. Francais is survived by his wife, Norma Jean Francais of Valdosta, his step son and step daughter in law, Jack and Jennifer Mester of Valdosta, his step daughter,...

Dec 30, 2013

Edward C. (Big Ed) Williams, 85, of Valdosta, died on Monday, December 30, 2013 at his residence. Born in Morven, on November 28, 1928, he was the son of the late Fleming Bates Williams, Sr. and Lelia Spell Williams. Big Ed grew up in Brooks County where he met and married the love of his life, the late Jessie Oweda...

Dec 28, 2013

Olin Harrell Godwin, 80, of Hahira was born in Quitman on August 17, 1933 to the late Willie Pearson and Nora Hallie Wheeler Godwin and departed this life on Saturday, December 28, 2013 to be with his eternal Savior, Jesus Christ. He is a longtime member of the Greenwood Baptist Church. He was known as "Ollie" to many and enjoyed...

Dec 27, 2013

Kim Allen Tinsley (K.T.), 57, of Valdosta, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 27, 2013, at his home.He was born October 3, 1956 in Valdosta, a son of the late Bernard Henry and Rounie Dell Allen Tinsley. K.T. attended Valdosta High School, was a diehard Wildcats fan, and the #1 Georgia Bulldogs fan. He was a loving and very caring...

Dec 25, 2013

Kenneth C. "KC" Davis, 74, of Valdosta died Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at his home. He was born in Greensboro, North Carolina on January 4, 1939 to the late William Hoyt and Martha Alice Clouse Davis. Mr. Davis is a member of the Park Avenue United Methodist Church. He was retired from the United States Marine Corps and Lockheed Martin....

Dec 25, 2013

James Alvin (Jim) Mock, 80, of Dasher and Pearson died Wednesday, December 25, 2013. He was born in Valdosta on January 28, 1933 to the late Ralph Waldo and Erma Stanley Mock and lived in this area most of his life before moving to Pearson six years ago. Mr. Mock served in the United States Navy and was a retired...

Dec 23, 2013

Eddie Joe Hewett, 81, of Valdosta died Monday, December 23, 2013 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on May 21, 1932 in Chattahoochee, Florida to the late Albert and Katherine Cross Hewett and lived in Valdosta since 1973. Mr. Hewett was a retired Master Sargeant with the United States Air Force having served in Vietnam. He loved to...

Dec 22, 2013

Mary Nell Bennett, 77, of Valdosta, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2013, at her home after a lengthy illness.She was born April 29, 1936 in Cecil, a daughter of the late James Ansil and Mary Gertrude Byrd Crosby. Mrs. Bennett was a member of Clyattville Baptist Church, she was a loving mother and grandmother, greatly loved her family, and was...