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A. David Arnold
May 1, 2021
A. David Arnold, 78, of Lake Park, passed away at home peacefully on May 1, 2021. David was born in Valdosta on November 6, 1942 to the late Grover Cleveland Arnold and Anna Clairece Brown Arnold. He graduated high school from Georgia Christian Academy and attended Freed-Hardeman University. He was a faithful member of the Lake Park Church of Christ....
Rudolph Albert Thornton
Apr 30, 2021
Rudolph Albert Thornton, 92, of Valdosta, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021. He was born on September 13, 1928 in Lanier County, GA, to the late Harry Burns Thornton and Ada Williams Thornton. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he also owned and operated Thornton Drywall. He started Thornton Drywall in 1960, semi-retired in 1979, and fully retired in...
William Michael Livingston
Apr 30, 2021
William Michael Livingston went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2021. Born in Bessemer, Alabama on July 19, 1934 he was the son of the late Robert and Bessie Livingston. Dr. Livingston completed his undergraduate degree at Jacksonville State University and went on to receive graduate degrees from the University of Alabama. His professional career was devoted to...
Elizabeth Ann Mclain
Apr 29, 2021
Elizabeth Ann McLain, age 80, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed from this life peacefully Thursday morning, April 29, 2021 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, Georgia. Ann was born December 16, 1940 in Cook County to Mr. Charlie Dorsett and Mrs. Myrtle Dorsett of Sparks, Georgia. Her fiery spirit along with her determination became hallmarks of her attitude as she...
Willodean Lassiter Vickers
Apr 26, 2021
Mrs. Willodean Lassiter Vickers, 94, of Valdosta passed away Monday, April 26, 2021 at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born November 2, 1926 in Eastman, GA to the late Dewey Mathew (D. M.) Lassiter, Sr. and Daisy Hendrix Lassiter. Mrs. Vickers was a graduate of Echols County High School and attended Valdosta State College for Women. Her working career...
James Keith Skiles
Apr 25, 2021
James Keith Skiles, 80, of Hahira died Sunday, April 25, 2021 at South Georgia Medical Center after a short illness. He was born on December 6, 1940 in Elizabeth, Louisiana to the late Wilburn and Nellie Rouqeou Skiles and had lived in this area most of his life. Mr. Skiles was a Baptist and retired from Greyhound Bus Lines as...
John Robert O’Neal
Apr 23, 2021
John Robert O’Neal 85, passed unexpectedly in his sleep at home on Friday, April 23, 2021. He was born at Little Griffin Hospital in Valdosta, Georgia on January 13, 1936 to the late Lonnie James O’Neal and "Peggy" Zeuleita Haynes Forrest O’Neal. John R. O’Neal was a lifelong resident of Lowndes County, Georgia. John attended Valdosta High School following along...
James Joseph (Jim) Parker
Apr 19, 2021
James Joseph (Jim) Parker passed away April 19th, at the age of 70, after a brave fight with ALS. He was born April 4th, 1951 and grew up in Detroit, Michigan. In high school he developed a strong sense of social justice and was heavily involved in the anti-war movement during his tenure at Michigan State University. After leaving university,...
Euna Hoye Love
Apr 19, 2021
Euna Hoye Love, 97, departed to be with her Lord on Monday, April 19, 2021. Born October 21, 1923, in Valdosta, Georgia, she was the daughter of Karl and Euna Roberts Hoye. She was predeceased by her parents, her sister - Shirley Hoye Martin, and former husband, Roderick M. Love, Jr. She is survived by her children, Euna L. Bunch...
Frank Jessie Chambers
Apr 19, 2021
Frank Jessie Chambers, 82, of Valdosta, passed away at South Georgia Medical Center on Monday April 19, 2021. Frank was born on March 24, 1939 to the late William Redding Chambers, Sr. and Alice Cherry Chambers. He was one of nine brothers and sisters. Mr. Chambers worked as the Plant Manager at South GA Pecan Company for many years. He...
Phyllis Elizabeth Jones Mathis
Apr 17, 2021
Phyllis Elizabeth Jones Mathis, 82, of Hahira, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Fellowship Home. She was born on April 13, 1939 in Lake Wales, FL to the late Walter Webster Jones and Roma Enid Crosby Jones. She was a homemaker and a member of CrossPointe Baptist Church. Mrs. Mathis is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law Becky...
Vickie L. Black
Apr 17, 2021
Vickie L. Black, 58, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021. She was born in Valdosta on March 4, 1963 to the late Troy L. and Doris B. Black. Vickie was a lifelong resident of this area and was a graduate of Lowndes High School. She obeyed the gospel at an early age and was a member of...
Loyce W. Turner
Apr 16, 2021
Loyce W. Turner of Valdosta, age 93, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on April 16, 2021. Loyce was many things to many people – veterinarian, farmer, banker, statesman and philanthropist but first and foremost he was a family man. Born December 2, 1927 in Turner county to George Warren Turner and Wille Mae Young Turner, he grew up...
Joseph William Lineberger
Apr 16, 2021
Joseph William Lineberger, 77, of Clarkesville, Georgia, passed away at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Braselton on April 16, 2021 after an extended illness. Joe was born December 6, 1943 in Valdosta, Georgia, to Joseph Perry and Marjorie Pinnell Lineberger and spent his formative years on the family farm in Twin Lakes, Georgia. Joe attended and graduated from the Lowndes...
Stanley Dewayne Rogers, Sr.
Apr 15, 2021
Stanley DeWayne Rogers, Sr., age 79, passed away at home on Thursday, April 15, 2021, following a short illness. Born on July 14, 1941, in Macon Georgia to the late Henry Stanley Rogers and Mary Louise Geiger Rogers. Mr. Rogers was a retired United States Navy veteran, and the United States Postal Service. He was a member of St. John...
Raymond Otto Burkett
Apr 13, 2021
Raymond Otto Burkett, 88, of Valdosta, died on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Born on September 15, 1932 in Orlando, Florida, son of the late Matthew B. and Bessie Z. Beverly Burkett, he was a U.S. Postal mail carrier for 35 years. He was a member of Abundant Life Church of God formerly the Forrest Street Church of God. Mr. Burkett...
James Jerome Bell
Apr 13, 2021
Mr. James J. Bell (Jim), 83, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. A resident of Valdosta, he was born in Woodburn, New York, on January 3, 1938, the 3rd of six children of James Jerome Bell and Luella Mary Van Wagner Bell. Jim was a veteran of the United States Air Force and worked in the automotive...
Michele Mary Bishop
Apr 12, 2021
Michele Mary Bishop passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, April 12, 2021. Michele was born August 25, 1955 in Sparta, TN to the late William J. Bishop and Helen Moses Bishop. Being the daughter of a military father, she lived in several states as well as Germany growing up. When her father retired the family settles in Valdosta,...
Doris S. Townsend
Apr 12, 2021
Doris Ann Townsend, 88, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born in Staunton, Virginia, to the late James and Beulah Sumner. Doris enjoyed serving others throughout her life and was a beloved friend and mother. She was an avid member of First United Methodist Church for over 50 years where she headed the...
Wesley Thomas "W. T." Fletcher, Sr.
Apr 12, 2021
Wesley Thomas “W.T.” Fletcher, Sr., 82, of Valdosta, died on Monday, April 12, 2021 at his residence. Born on March 13, 1939 to the late Thomas Alvin & Mary Lee McLeod Fletcher, he had been a lifelong resident of this area. W.T. graduated from Lowndes County High School in the late 1950. He soon went to work in the service...
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