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Dannie Joseph Ferguson
Jan 21, 2009
Dannie J. Ferguson Valdosta, Ga -Dannie J. Ferguson 72, of Valdosta, Georgia and formerly of Accoville went to his heavenly home January 21, 2009 following a long battle with cancer. Born February 14, 1937 at Braeholm, West Virginia , he was the son of the late Reverend Lloyd Ferguson & Blanche Gentry Ferguson of Justice. Dannie was an Executive Board...
Emma Gaskins Adams
Jan 20, 2009
EMMA GASKINS ADAMS, 76, of Howell, Georgia, died on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born November 13, 1932 in Nashville, a daughter of the late Walter and Ruby Rowe Gaskins. For thirty-three years Mrs. Adams was employed as the Office Manager at Liberty National. She was of the Baptist faith.She is survived by her...
Mary Cathryn Dasher Wisenbaker
Jan 20, 2009
Mary Cathryn Dasher Wisenbaker, 93, of Valdosta passed away at her home on Tuesday, January 20, 2009, after a lengthy illness. Born in Perine, Florida to the late Edwin and Delia Dasher, she was a lifetime member of the Dasher Church of Christ where she served as secretary for 15 years. She was a long time supporter of the Georgia...
Samuel E. (Sam) Dennis
Jan 19, 2009
Samuel E. (Sam) Dennis, 92, Lake Park, formerly of Jacksonville, FL, died on Monday, January 19, 2009 at Lakehaven Nursing Home in Valdosta. Born on August 15, 1916 in Berrien County, he was the son of the late George Roe and Bessie Guthrie Dennis. Mr. Dennis was retired from Zurich-American Insurance Company as a commissioned Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspector....
Virginia P. Elliott
Jan 19, 2009
Virginia P. Elliott, 69, of Morven, died Monday, January 19, 2009 at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born in Cook County on October 16, 1939 to the late William Clarence and Mary Alice Wainwright Parker. Mrs. Elliott was a retired seamstress from Levi's, was of the Nazarene faith, a member of the Women's Club of Valdosta, a community involvement...
Lilyan J. Miller
Jan 18, 2009
Lilyan J. Miller LILYAN JAMES MILLER, 86, of Valdosta and formerly of Washington, DC, died in Valdosta on January 18, 2009. She was predeceased by her husband R. Eric Miller and her son John Meily. She owned Old England Needlepoint Shop in Washington and her work appears in the National Cathedral and St. John's Episcopal Church at Lafayette Square. She...
Lorraine Hoit
Jan 17, 2009
LORRAINE HOIT, 83, of Valdosta, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2009, at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born on November 27, 1925 in Herrin, IL, to the late Samuel Dennis and Millie Malana Jones Grady. She was predeceased by her husband Robert Boyd Hoit, Sr.For ten years, she was employed in the Coffee County Dept. of Family and Children...
Telmon Moses (T.M.) Daniels, Sr.
Jan 16, 2009
Telmon Moses Daniels, Sr., 85, of Valdosta died Friday, January 16, 2009 at his home. He was born on August 10, 1923 in Irwin County to the late Moses and Effie Daniels. Mr. Daniels served as an elder in the South Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. He was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from Owens Illinois as...
Betty Jean "Chickie" Birbiglia
Jan 15, 2009
Betty Jean "Chickie" Martin Birbiglia, 82, of Hahira, died Thursday, January 15, 2009 at Lakehaven Nursing Home. She was born on April 25, 1926 in Wirt, New York to the late Taliesin Fay and Clara Marie Ward Martin. Mrs. Birbiglia was a retired registered nurse from Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, New York. She was of the Baptist faith.Mrs. Birbiglia...
Audrey Elizabeth Jones Peters
Jan 14, 2009
AUDREY ELIZABETH JONES PETERS, 83, of Valdosta, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2009, at South Georgia Medical Center after a short illness. She was born on April 26, 1925 in Perrine, FL, to the late Irvin and Verdie Duggan Jones.Mrs. Peters retired from Wing Personnel at Moody Air Force Base in 1985 and was a member of NARF. She was...
Chester Smith
Jan 13, 2009
CHESTER SMITH, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2009, in Jacksonville, FL at the age of 86, after an extended illness. He was born on September 20, 1922 in Dupont, Georgia, to the late Willie B. and Joe Sire Smith. Chester was a World War II Veteran, serving his country with the U. S. Army in the European theatre. He lived...
Jeanne Davis Selph
Jan 13, 2009
Jeanne Davis Selph, 72, of Valdosta died Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born on October 8, 1936 in Ware County to the late Custus Edward and Nellie Aline Music Davis and had lived in Valdosta since 1954. Mrs. Selph was a member of the Northside Baptist Church where she had taught Sunday School and...
Charles Henry Holland
Jan 10, 2009
Charles Henry Holland, 75, of Abilene, TX, formerly of Valdosta, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta. Mr. Holland (Charlie) was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey on November 21, 1932 to the late Charles and Irene Kohler Holland. He was a Master Baker and Consultant in Research/Development and the Manufacturing of Cookies, Crackers,...
Cynthia Kaye Rogers Drew
Jan 10, 2009
Cynthia Kaye Rogers Drew, 51, of Lake Park died Saturday, January 10, 2009 at her home. She was born in Hahira on February 12, 1957 and had lived in this area all of her life. Mrs. Drew was a member of the Morven Baptist Church and Long Pond Homeowners Association. Survivors include her husband, Danny Drew of Lake Park, her...
Rickey Rentz
Jan 10, 2009
Rickey Rentz, 61, of Valdosta, died at his residence on Saturday, January 10, 2009 following a lengthy illness. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at Sunset Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. Carson McLane. Funeral Home: Carson McLane Funeral Home 2215 North Patterson Street Valdosta, GA...
Rickey Rentz
Jan 10, 2009
Rickey Rentz, 61, of Valdosta, died on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born on November 14, 1947 to the late Troy and Zelphia Blanton Rentz and has been a lifelong resident of Valdosta. He was a retired maintenance worker for SAFT and was a member of Eastern Heights Baptist Church. Survivors include...
Spec. William Michael Smith, Jr.
Jan 9, 2009
Specialist Michael Smith, 27, of Statenville, died at Ft. Stewart, Georgia on January 9, 2009. Born in Jackson, Mississippi on December 4, 1981, Michael attended Echols County High School and Valdosta Technical College. He joined the National Guard in February 2006 and went to full time active duty with the Army in June of 2007. A member of Statenville Baptist...
Wondell J. Eddings
Jan 7, 2009
Wondell J. Eddings, 75, of Hahira died Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. He was born in Colquitt County on January 5, 1934 to the late Elvis and Addie Folds Eddings. Mr. Eddings was a charter member of the Charity Baptist Church and a veteran of the United States Air Force. He lived for his family, church and...
Catherine Kent
Jan 7, 2009
Catherine Kent, 84, of Valdosta died Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born on July 26, 1924 in Madison County, Florida to the late Eddie Lee, Sr. and Luvenia Hicks Barrs and had lived in this area most of her life. Mrs. Kent was the last charter member of Grace Baptist Church. She was retired...
Nina Rowan Griffin
Jan 6, 2009
Nina Rowan Griffin, 87, of Lake Park, died Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at Smith Northview Hospital. She was born on October 29, 1921 in Berrien County to the late Lucious and Eva Bloodworth Rowan. Mrs. Griffin was a homemaker.She is survived by one daughter and son in law, Jean and Richard Waddell of Chesapeake, VA, one son and daughter in...
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