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Robert "Bob" Reese, Sr.
Sep 15, 2024
Robert “Bob” Reese Sr., age 90, of Valdosta, GA, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2024. Born on May 29, 1934, in Tullahoma, TN, Bob lived a full and colorful life, filled with family, hard work, and dedication to his passions.
Bob had a long career as a sales manager for Toyota and Honda, helping countless families find the perfect vehicle...
Glenda Dennis Herring
Sep 14, 2024
Glenda Dennis Herring, 84, of Lake Park, died on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Langdale Hospice House. A lifelong resident of this area, she was born in Lowndes County to the late Vernon & Ava Nell Pipkins Dennis on November 15, 1939. Glenda graduated from Naylor High School in 1957, where she played basketball. Soon after high school, she met...
Paul Edwin Ayers
Sep 14, 2024
Paul Edwin Ayers, 90, of Valdosta died at this home on Saturday, September 14, 2024.
Services and entombment for Mr. Ayers will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the chapel of the mausoleum at McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens. Pastor Peter Mosely will officiate.
Carson McLane Funeral Home is serving the Ayers family.
www.mclanecares.com
Leslie A. Burnette
Sep 11, 2024
Leslie Arnold Burnette, age 44, of Charlotte, TN; Formerly of Kenansville , FL passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at her residence.Leslie was a devoted mother, pouring her heart and soul into her children, nurturing them with endless love and unwavering support. Her laughter and gentle guidance were the cornerstone of her family’s happiness, and her children will forever...
Chief Master Sergeant Dauris W. Kelly
Sep 9, 2024
Chief Master Sergeant Dauris W. Kelly
Chief Master Sergeant (Ret.) Dauris Kelly was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on March 13, 1939.
Dauris was drafted after graduation into the US Army. However, he volunteered for the US Air Force where he served valiantly for 30 years. Throughout his military career, he earned several awards and moved up from Airman First Class (A1C) to...
Edna Stripling Sizemore
Sep 9, 2024
Edna Stripling Sizemore went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 9, 2024 at the age of 84.
Edna was born on November 6, 1939, in Chula, GA, to the late Clarence Loyd Stripling and Lillie Mae Howell. She attended Irwin County High School where she played basketball and was a member of the cheerleading squad. After graduation...
Aarron Zakhari Tippins
Sep 5, 2024
Aarron Zakhari Tippins, the beloved son of Essence Tippins, peacefully entered this world and departed to heaven on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at South Georgia Medical Center. Although Aarron's time on earth was brief, he leaves behind a legacy of love and light. He is lovingly remembered by his mother, brother Zion Tippins, grandmother Arletha Owens, grandfather Tommy Owens, aunts...
Ralph Emerson Nix
Sep 3, 2024
Ralph Emerson Nix, 85, of Canton, Georgia and formerly of Valdosta, died on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at the Canton Nursing Center following a period of declining health. He was born in Nashville, Georgia on April 10, 1939, to the late William and Evelyn Mathis Nix. Mr. Nix was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and upon his...
William David Price
Sep 2, 2024
William David Price, 74, of Lake Park, died on Monday, September 2, 2024, at South Georgia Medical Center following a short illness. He was born on August 7, 1950, in Gainesville, Florida to the late William D. Price, Sr., and Ruth Henderson Akins. David Price was a devout minister of God’s infallible word for 51 years. He pastored and evangelized...
Howard Ezekiel " Zeke" Dorsey
Sep 1, 2024
Howard Ezekiel “Zeke” Dorsey, 70, of Valdosta, died unexpectedly on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at his home. Born in Sylvester to the late Rev. Robbins Elmer & Elia Lilley Dorsey, he grew up all over South Georgia as his father served as a United Methodist Minister. The Dorsey’s lived in many communities including Pelham and Hawkinsville, where Zeke graduated from...
Elijah Jake Tillman
Aug 31, 2024
Elijah Jake Tillman, 80, of Valdosta, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Langdale Hospice House. Born in Valdosta to the late Elijah & Thelma Tillman Tampas, Jake grew up in Valdosta, graduating from Valdosta High School in 1962 and was a lifelong fan of the Wildcats. After high school, he served...
Ruby Louise Powell
Aug 30, 2024
Ruby Louise Powell, age 94, from Adel, peacefully passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024. She was born in Lincolnton, North Carolina on July 17, 1930, to Winslow Silvester Shuford and Sally Black Shuford. Ruby was a devoted Christian known for her love of gospel music and her deep connection to the Bible, having read it over 100 times. She...
Carol Jean Adams
Aug 28, 2024
Carol Jean Adams, 82, of Valdosta, GA, formerly from Texarkana, AR and Hope, AR, passed into the arms of her Savior on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. The beloved adopted daughter of Mary Angie Hay, born on Sept. 8, 1941. Carol Jean was a graduate of Arkansas High School, in Texarkana AR. Carol Jean was very active and loved being involved...
Wayne Hardy
Aug 28, 2024
Richard “Wayne” Hardy, 60, of Hahira, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on November 9, 1963, in Colorado Springs, CO, to Mary Jean Tucker Hardy and the late Kenneth E. Hardy, Sr. As a self-employed handyman, he was kind, driven, creative and always willing to help. He was the “MacGyver of...
Ann Callahan Bennett
Aug 27, 2024
Ann Callahan Bennett, 76, of Valdosta, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at her home. She was born on December 13, 1947, to the late William (Bill) and Ruth Callahan Pittman. She graduated in 1966 from Robert E. Lee High School in Jacksonville, FL.
After moving to Valdosta, she met and married the love of her life, Jerry Bennett. She...
Xenesis Alexander-Roy Simpson
2024
Xenesis Alexander-Roy Simpson entered into the embrace of angels on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at South Georgia Medical Center. He is lovingly remembered by his mother Serenity Simpson, father Zion Simpson, and his sister Xyrie Amorey Simpson, all of Valdosta. No services are planned at this time.
Glenn Williamson
Aug 24, 2024
Robert Glenn Williamson, 88, of Valdosta, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024, after a lengthy illness. Glenn was born on April 23, 1936, in Barney, Georgia, to the late Walter E. and Elizabeth H. Williamson.Glenn dedicated his career as a maintenance supervisor at Owens-Illinois, which later became part of Georgia Pacific, where he worked for over 20 years until...
Taylor Phillips
Aug 23, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Taylor Paige Phillips, age 32, on August 23, 2024. Taylor was a cherished daughter, sister, and beloved friend whose vibrant spirit and unwavering faith touched the lives of all who knew her.
Born on June 5, 1992, Taylor was known for her boundless energy and passion for her family. After graduation, Taylor volunteered...
Michael "Mike" Yates
Aug 23, 2024
Michael “Mike” Yates, 49, of Lake Park died suddenly on Friday, August 23, 2024, at South Georgia Medical Center. Michael grew up in Tennille and graduated from Brentwood School in Sandersville in 1992. In high school, he played football and basketball, and earned the Senior Superlative, “Most Witty”. He soon moved to Valdosta to attend VSU on a football scholarship....
Thomas Richard Tharp
Aug 22, 2024
Thomas Richard Tharp, 77, of Hahira, died on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Fellowship Home following a lengthy illness. He was born in Valdosta on September 2, 1946, to the late James G. and Billie Gray Tharp. Mr. Tharp retired from Children’s Friend Inc. as the director of physical facilities. He also served on the executive committee for Children's Friend...
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