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Sheila Ann Bostick
Jan 15, 2024
Sheila Ann Bostick, age 58, peacefully passed away at her Valdosta residence on Monday, January 15, 2024. Sheila was born on September 14, 1965, to Glenn Umberger and the late Mary Lou Day Shelton. She had a strong connection to her faith attending Statenville Baptist Church.
Sheila leaves behind a loving family to cherish her memory. Her husband Charles Bostick, residing...
Frank Christopher Southall
Jan 14, 2024
Frank Christopher Southall, age 53, of Lake Park, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2024, at home. He was born in Albany, GA on April 23, 1970, to Donald Roy Southall and the late Charlene Vesta Valentine Southall. Frank's passion for his work as a Certified Journeyman Pipefitter and his involvement in the brotherhood of the UA Local 72 brought...
Remer E. Wetherington
Jan 14, 2024
Remer E. Wetherington, 91, of Valdosta, died on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Langdale Hospice House. Born in Cook County to the late Moses Clinton Wetherington and Vera Taylor Wetherington, they moved to Valdosta when Remer was in the 4th grade. He graduated from Valdosta High School in 1950. After graduation, Remer continued working at Roddeys Hardware, where he started...
Annabelle Quinn Dykes
Jan 13, 2024
Annabelle Quinn Dykes, aged 7, born on May 21, 2016, gracefully departed this world on January 13, 2024, in the arms of her mother and father in Gainesville, FL. Annabelle, a well-known figure in the Down Syndrome Community from Valdosta, GA, left an indelible mark during her short but impactful life.
A resilient warrior, Annabelle faced deafness and cancer with unwavering...
Doris P. Mccambridge
Jan 13, 2024
Doris P. McCambridge, 93, of Valdosta died on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Langdale Place following a lengthy illness. She was lovingly cared for by the staff at Langdale Place for over 10 years. She was born on February 19, 1930, in Central Falls, Rhode Island, to the late Joseph and Jeanie McKee Pendleton. She was the eldest and longest...
Brenda Lee Barclay
Jan 12, 2024
Brenda Lee Barclay, 81, of Valdosta, peacefully passed away Friday, January 12, 2024, at Langdale Hospice House following a period of declining health. She was born on April 6, 1942, in Columbia, South Carolina to the late Joe and Mabel Starr Lee. Brenda graduated from Valdosta High School, Wesleyan College in Macon, Ga., and obtained her Masters at the University...
Barry Hyatt
Jan 7, 2024
Barry Zeke Hyatt, 90 of Valdosta, died on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at his residence. Born in Queens, NY to the late Irving & Lillian Stambler Hyatt, Mr. Hyatt grew up in Astoria, NY. There he lived in an apartment on 30th Avenue, above his father’s plumbing store. He graduated from William Cullen Bryant High School in Queens, received his...
Dustin Sloan Lehman
Jan 4, 2024
Dustin Sloan Lehman, 33, a Chef at Friends Bar and Grill, died following a short illness at South Georgia Medical Center on Thursday January 4, 2024. Born to Scott and Leah Wisenbaker Lehman, on January 16, 1990, Dustin was a graduate of Lowndes County High School and attended Culinary School. He was an avid Braves fan and Georgia Bulldog supporter....
Pamela Jean Morrison
Jan 2, 2024
Pamela Jean Morrison of Barney, Georgia passed away on January 2, 2024 at the age of 70. Pam was born on December 31, 1953 to Norma Jean Cross and Armond Randolph Cross in Alburquerque, New Mexico. Raised in Bristol, Florida, she then moved to the Orlando area where she graduated from Oak Ridge High School. Pam spent the last 44...
Herschel "Lamar" Golivesky
Jan 2, 2024
Herschel “Lamar” Golivesky, 90, of Valdosta, died on January 2, 2024, at Langdale Hospice House. Born in Valdosta on December 2, 1933, he was the son of the late Abe and Hannah Golivesky. Lamar attended Valdosta City Schools, graduating from Valdosta High School in 1951 and from the University of Georgia in 1955. After graduation, he was drafted into the...
Holly Valentine Lustfeldt
Jan 1, 2024
Holly Valentine Lustfeldt, age 61, peacefully passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024, at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta. She was born on August 18, 1962, in Dade City, FL. Mrs. Lustfeldt dedicated her career to clerical work, most recently at Valdosta State University. She cherished her family, enjoyed visits to the beach and mountains, and had a passion...
Owen Cranford Prince
Jan 1, 2024
Owen Cranford “OC” Prince, age 91, passed peacefully at his home in Echols County, surrounded by his family on January 1, 2024. Born in Cairo, on May 22, 1932, he spent several years growing up in Grady County before his family moved to Lake Park for his grandfather to become the Pastor at Bethel Church of God in 1938. He...
Mary Jenifer Wysocki
Dec 30, 2023
In Loving Memory of Jenifer Wysocki
Jenifer Wysocki, age 62, of Lake Park, GA, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of love and strength. Born to the late Don Gooseman and Lillie Mae Hagan and raised by Billy Hagan and Lillie Mae. Jenifer found her greatest solace in the teachings of Jesus Christ, and her devotion to family was unwavering.
A matriarch...
Brenda Cheryl O'Keefe
Dec 30, 2023
On December 30, 2023, Brenda Cheryl O’Keefe, age 67, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully at Langdale Hospice House following a brief illness. She was a faithful servant of the Lord, an amazing mother, and a proud “MeMe.”
Born to Larry and Loudell Eidson on December 29, 1956, in Valdosta, Georgia, Brenda had the most generous heart, gentle spirit, and strong...
Franklin Maurice Williams
Dec 25, 2023
Franklin Maurice Williams, 88, of Roswell, NM, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023 at Fellowship Home at Brookside in Valdosta, GA. He was born in Greenfield, AR on September 3, 1935 to the late Clyde Lee Williams and Lottie Lee Brown Williams. He was a self employed Grocery Store Owner.
Mr. Williams is survived by his spouse Reta Bayless Griffin,...
Norma Jean Palmer
Dec 24, 2023
Norma Jean Palmer was born in Denver, Colorado on April 21st, 1925 to Major and Myrtle Qualls. They blessed her life with wonderful Christian examples. She grew up in Denver with her brother, Richard “Dick” Qualls. She graduated from Abilene Christian University. Her first job was teaching at Florida Christian College where she met Jeff Palmer. She and Jeff were...
Patricia Jocelyn
Dec 24, 2023
Patricia “Trish” Jocelyn, 81, of Valdosta, died on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at South Georgia Medical Center following a short illness. She was born in Glendale, CA on October 31, 1942, to the late Perry Buffum and Mary Gallagher Buffum. She was a homemaker who lived an interesting life on her own terms. She loved to be outdoors, listening to...
Shirley Wilson
Dec 24, 2023
Shirley Wilson, 73, of Lake Park, died on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at South Georgia Medical Center from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Shirley was born on October 12, 1950, in Valdosta to the late Angus and Louise Clayton Corbett and has been a lifelong resident of this area. She was employed with Wal-Mart as a cashier and...
Ernest Jackson King Jr.
Dec 24, 2023
Ernie J. King Jr. of Valdosta, GA, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 10, 1952, Ernie brought joy and melody to the world through his passion for playing the guitar and singing. His greatest happiness was found in the company of his beloved family.
Ernie is survived by his devoted wife, Vicky...
Kenneth Michael Corns
Dec 24, 2023
Kenneth Michael Corns, 68, of Hahira, died on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at his residence following a period of declining health. He was born on August 1, 1955, in St. Petersburg, Florida to the late Kenny Corns and Patricia Brennar Corns. Kenneth was a retired plumber and painter and was the owner/operator of Picture Perfect Painting Company. He graduated from...
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