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John D. Mccranie
Dec 29, 2007
Valdosta - John D. McCranie, 86, died Saturday, December 29, 2007 following a short illness after a period of declining health. Born in Mitchell County to the late Jackson Andrew and Sarah Hendrix McCranie, he was a retired machinist/welder for Crackin Good Bakery Company after 30 years of service. He worked hard all his life to provide for his family....
Geraldine Hall Mcmillan
Dec 28, 2007
Geraldine Hall McMillan, 75, of Hahira, died Thursday, December 27, 2007 at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born on March 19, 1932 in Valdosta to the late James and Essie Hall. Mrs. McMillan was a homemaker and a member of Bethany Baptist Church.She is survived by her husband, Bobby McMillan of Hahira, two daughters and sons in law, Linda...
Charles Ernest Smith
Dec 27, 2007
Charles Ernest Smith died December 27 at the age of 96 in Cincinnati, Ohio. A resident of Valdosta for 43 years, he and his wife of 65 years, Helen, were very active in community life until their move to Cincinnati in 1999.Known as “Mr. Charlie,” he was an active member of the First Baptist Church and former chairman of the...
Dorothy Mcquitty Thompson
Dec 27, 2007
Dorothy McQuitty Thompson, 101, of Valdosta, died on Thursday, December 27, 2007 at South Georgia Medical Center. Born on August 24, 1906 in Hillsboro, OH to the late Larry Andrew & Anna Kathryn King McQuitty, she had lived in this area since 1957. Mrs. Thompson was a member of Park Avenue United Methodist Church and had worked in public relations...
Robert G. Becton
Dec 27, 2007
Robert G. Becton, 80, of Quitman, died Thursday, December 27, 2007 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born in Quitman on September 23, 1927 to A.M. and Mary Ann (Mae) Becton. Mr. Becton was associated with the Lowndes County government for several years. He was also a farmer and syrup maker. He loved fishing, being outdoors and spending time...
Dewitt Fletcher
Dec 27, 2007
Dewitt Fletcher, 81, of Valdosta, died Thursday, December 27, 2007 at his residence. He was born on June 26, 1926 in Lowndes County to the late Zack and Ginnie Carter Fletcher. Mr. Fletcher was a carpenter, a World War II Army veteran, a member of Swilley Hill Church of God and was an avid saltwater fisherman. Mr. Fletcher is survived...
Rufus B, Howell
Dec 26, 2007
Rufus B. Howell, 85, of Valdosta, died Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on October 12, 1922 in Blackshear to Arthur and Minnie Justice Howell. He retired from King Edward Cigar as a machinist.He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Huey and Nancy Howell of Valdosta; granddaughter and her husband, Donna and Gary...
Joyce Devlin
Dec 25, 2007
Joyce Rebecca “Becky” Devlin, 59, of Quitman died Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at her residence following a short illnessShe was born in Valdosta on March 26, 1948 to the late Charles Alvin, Jr. & Velma Smith Wildes. She was a homemaker and a member of the Seventh Day Adventist church in Valdosta.She is survived by her husband, Don Devlin; two...
Joyce Rebecca Devlin
Dec 25, 2007
Joyce Rebecca “Becky” Devlin, 59, of Quitman died Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at her residence following a short illnessShe was born in Valdosta on March 26, 1948 to the late Charles Alvin, Jr. & Velma Smith Wildes. She was a homemaker and a member of the Seventh Day Adventist church in Valdosta.She is survived by her husband, Don Devlin; two...
Aristeene Register Kelly
Dec 23, 2007
Aristeene R. Kelly, 82, of Raleigh died on Sunday, December 23, 2007, at Rex Healthcare. A native of Lowndes County she was born on August 11, 1925, to the late Guilford Troy and Vera Stallings Register. In addition to her parents, her husband, Raymond F. Kelly; grandson, Benjamin Kelly, brothers, Prescott and Troy Register, Jr. sisters, Narene Sikes and Rena...
Gerald Edgar Haltiwanger
Dec 23, 2007
Obit on Gerald HaltiwangerEntered into rest Sunday, December 23, 2007, Mr. Gerald Edgar Haltiwanger, 80, beloved husband of fifty seven years to Mrs. Clementine George Haltiwanger and son of the late Jobe Olander and Lula Amick Haltiwanger. Born in Chapin, SC, he was a Korean War veteran, who proudly served his country in the United States Army. Mr. Haltiwanger retired...
Evelyn F. Bailey
Dec 23, 2007
EVELYN F. BAILEY, 97, of Valdosta died Sunday, December 23, 2007 at the Langdale Hospice House. She was born on August 7, 1910 in Russo, North Dakota to the late Lawrence and Clara Johnson Fry and had lived in Lowndes County most of her life. Mrs. Bailey was a member of the First Christian Church. Survivors include two sons and...
Ruby Mccoy Shiver
Dec 19, 2007
Ruby McCoy Shiver , 90, of Hahira died Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at Lake Park of Madison Nursing Center. She was born in Colquitt County on April 15, 1917 to the late James and Fannie Copeland McCoy and had lived in Brooks and Lowndes Counties most of her life. Mrs. Shiver was a member of the Hahira United Methodist Church...
Tommy D. Rogers
Dec 19, 2007
Tommy D. Rogers, 84, of Quitman, died Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at his residence. He was born in Valdosta on June 26, 1923 to the late L. J. (Buck) and Mamie Leola Smith Rogers. Mr. Rogers was a retired letter carrier for the United States Postal Service, was a veteran of the United States Army having served from 1942 to...
Lawrence Richard Murphy, Sr.
Dec 17, 2007
Lawrence Richard Murphy, Sr., 66, of Quitman, passed away Monday, December 17, 2007 at Shand’s Hospital after a short illness and went to be with his Lord and Saviour. His loving and devoted wife and family was at his side. Mr. Murphy worked at Country Inn and Suites in Valdosta for six years. He was very loving and loyal to...
Ruth V. Williams
Dec 16, 2007
Ruth V. Williams, 96, of Valdosta died Sunday, December 16, 2007 at Holly Hill Nursing Home. Born on October 26, 1911 in Bibb County, she was the daughter of James F. and Viola Drawhorne Hardy. She was the co-owner and operator of Joe’s Cleaners from 1932 until 1958 and she also served 20 years as a Pink Lady at South...
John Matthew (Matt) Griner
Dec 16, 2007
John Matthew (Matt) Griner, 41, died suddenly on Sunday, December 16, 2007 at his residence. Born on January 25, 1966 in Valdosta, Matt had been a Correctional Officer for the Valdosta State Prison and was a veteran of the Navy. He loved to fish and loved to play jokes on family and friends and was a great and loving father,...
Renee Roberts Perry
Dec 15, 2007
RENEE ROBERTS PERRY, 40, of Quitman died Saturday, December 15, 2007. She was born on September 15, 1967 in Valdosta and was a graduate of Valdosta High School. Mrs. Perry was a member of the Morningside Baptist Church. She graduated cum laude from Valdosta State College and had worked for ten years as a Social Worker in Lowndes and Colquitt...
Jane Frances Duncan
Dec 15, 2007
Jane Frances Duncan, of Valdosta, died at Langdale Hospice House on Friday, December 14, 2007, following a lengthy illness. Born in Roanoke, VA to the late Mr. & Mrs. Wiley Henderson Coon. Mrs. Duncan grew up in Virginia where she attended Roanoke College. She married her husband, Charles Henry Duncan, on January 25, 1942, and she and her husband were...
Levy Burnice (L.B.) Hiers
Dec 14, 2007
Levy Burnice (L.B.) Hiers, 84, died Friday, December 14, 2007 at South Georgia Medical Center. Born on August 14, 1923 in Ellenton, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Levy Burnice and Gwendolyn Hiers Beard. Mr. Hiers retired as a supervisor at Valdosta Plywood for 21 years and also owned and operated L.B.’s Lounge & Package Store in...
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