OBITUARIES

Sep 16, 2021

Mr. Preston Julius Stevens, 86, of Valdosta and formerly of New York passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on May 1, 1935 to the late Preston Julius Stevens, Sr. and Thelma Jones Stevens. Mr. Stevens was a field manager for IBM. He was a United States Army veteran...

Sep 16, 2021

Bernard “Billy” William Sarco, 67, of Valdosta, died at his home on Thursday, September 16, 2021. Born in Wiesbaden, Germany, on March 19, 1954, Billy was the son of the late Bernard Frank and Frances Gearhart Sarco. He had worked as a manager for Kroger grocery stores. Billy loved county music and attending concerts at Wild Adventures. His favorite television...

Sep 15, 2021

Nelma Smith Whitman Moore, 88, of Mayday, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. Nelma was born in Terra Ceia, Florida on April 9, 1933, to the late Jesse Prescott Smith and Bessie Mae Terrell Smith. She had worked at McCrory department store and Acosta Sales. Nelma was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church and one of the first members...

Sep 14, 2021

Nancy Clark Edmondson of Hahira, Georgia passed away on September 14, 2021 at Langdale Hospice House of South Georgia. Nancy was born on December 22, 1945. She was a devoted wife to her husband Jerry for 59 years. Nancy’s outgoing personality and friendly smile blessed everyone who entered Chancy drugs where she worked for 40 plus years. She loved Jesus...

Sep 14, 2021

Phillip Edward “Eddie” Allen, 73, of Valdosta passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born in Kissimmee, Osceola County, Florida on November 7, 1947. Eddie was a forklift mechanic. He served in the United States Navy from 1967-1971. Eddie enjoyed fishing, watching westerns and was a long time member of Southern Bass Busters. He...

Sep 14, 2021

Mildred Jernigan Croft, of Valdosta, died on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at her residence. Born in Lowndes County to the late Archie Daniel & Daisy Lee Jones Jernigan, she had been a lifelong resident of this area. Mildred grew up in Lowndes County in a large, close-knit family who taught her from an early age the importance of working hard...

Sep 14, 2021

Alene LeGette Griffin 74, of Jennings, FL formerly of Hahira, Ga passed away at the Haven Hospice House on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, after a short battle with cancer. With a strong and abiding faith in Jesus Christ, Alene devoted her life to her family and helping others. Born in Hahira, Ga on February 6, 1946, to Duncan and Myrlee...

Sep 14, 2021

Derrick Ernest Corbett, 60, of Lake Park, died on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at South Georgia Medical Center. Born on November 19, 1960, in Valdosta, he was the son of Ernest W. and Faye Carter Corbett. Derrick was the owner of Big Daddy’s Body Shop. He enjoyed going to the races and attending concerts. He loved spending time with his...

Sep 11, 2021

Nicholas Joseph Carroll, Jr., 78, of Valdosta, Georgia, died September 11, 2021, in Valdosta. He was born in Washington, DC on September 17, 1942, to Nicholas Joseph Carroll, Sr. and Grace Farrel Carroll. Nick is survived by his wife, Hanna Carroll, and children, Daniel Carroll and Ingrid Knight, grandchildren Wyatt Carroll, Margaret Knight and Ryan Knight, and brother Thomas Carroll....

Sep 10, 2021

Daniel Garland Donaldson, 60, of Hahira passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on July 29, 1961 in Dublin, Laurens County, Georgia. Mr. Donaldson was a member of Swilley Hill Church of God. He loved his family and playing with his grandchildren. His favorite pastimes were watching the GA Bulldogs, riding around looking...

Sep 9, 2021

Raymond Lightsey, 87, of Valdosta, died at his home on Thursday, September 9, 2021. Born on April 10, 1934, in Lanier County, Georgia, he was the son of the late L.B. and Amanda Brady Lightsey. Mr. Lightsey was a machinist. A quiet man, he was humble and hardworking. He loved his church, Morningside Baptist, and he loved his family. Raymond...

Sep 9, 2021

Reba Clements Crumley passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at her residence in Valdosta, Georgia. Mrs. Crumley was born on October 24, 1928 in Irwinville County, Georgia to the late Sam Clements and Mary Johnson Clements. She graduated from Irwinville High School, attended Valdosta State, worked as a toll test technician at Southern Bell for 32 years and worked...

Sep 9, 2021

Odis Brown, Jr., 85, of Valdosta, died on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Fellowship Home in Brooks County. Born in Adel, he was the son of the late Odis Brown, Sr., and Zetta Lee Cadie Brown. Junior was retired after 35 years working for Scruggs Concrete Company as a maintenance supervisor. He attended Hahira First Baptist Church, loved his Lord...

Sep 9, 2021

Jack Leroy Routsong passed away on Sept 9th, 2021 at the Thomasville, Georgia Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was 84 years old. His family and friends will mourn his loss. However, they will take comfort in knowing that his body is now healthy and strong in Heaven. Jack was born in Dayton, Ohio in 1937 and lived there for 40...

Sep 8, 2021

Sep 7, 2021

Ann Beauchamp Norman, 87, of Hahira died Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at her home. She was born in Valdosta on May 6, 1934 to the late C.E. and Mabel Draffin Beauchamp and was a lifelong resident of Valdosta. Mrs. Norman was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. Survivors include her four children and their spouses, Paula and Tommy Folsom, Patricia...

Sep 6, 2021

Dr. Gregory E. Pye, 66, died on September 6, 2021. He was born in Gadsden, AL on February 25, 1955 to Bennie and Betty Pye. Dr. Pye earned academic degrees from Oxford College, Emory University, Valdosta State College and Nova University. Greg was a psychologist who served the Valdosta community for over thirty years in private practice, at the Georgia...

Sep 6, 2021

Robert Alan Cooper, 43, of Valdosta, passed away on September 6, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 11am at the Carson McLane Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, September 11, 2021, with Reverend Dr. Charlie Adams and C.K. Marcrum officiating. Please wear a mask and observe social distancing. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10...

Sep 6, 2021

William Lee Barkley, Jr., 59, of Valdosta, died on Monday, September 6, 2021, at Holly Hill Nursing Home following a lengthy illness. He was born on December 5, 1961, in Valdosta to the late William Sr., and Beatrice Dozier Barkley and has been a lifelong resident of this area. He was known as a people person, loved to hunt and...

Sep 5, 2021

Carl G. Janney, 72, of Quitman, GA, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at Langdale Hospice House. He was born on December 16, 1948, in Macon to the late Earl Hinton Janney and Alvina Irene Miller Janney. He graduated in the Class of '66 Lanier High School for boys in Macon, GA. He went on to graduate from the...