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Terry Daniel
May 24, 2024
Terry Daniel, 82, of Valdosta, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024 at Fellowship Home. He was born on July 2, 1941, to the late Carl Eugene Daniel and Estelle Phillips Daniel Smith. He grew up in Plains, Americus, and Valdosta. Terry graduated from Sumpter County High School in Americus where he played many sports but baseball was his passion....
Betty Joe Beatrice Sparks
May 21, 2024
Betty Joe Beatrice Sparks, 91, of Valdosta, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at her home. She was born in Kansas City, MO, on September 26, 1932. Betty was a devout lover of Jesus. He was first in her life, and she was very eager to go be with Him. Now, she is at peace with The Prince of...
Vera Kate Setser
May 21, 2024
Vera Kate Setser, died in her parents’ embrace at home on May 21, 2024. She was born on March 2, 2023, at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, GA. In her 14 months of life, she filled each corner of every room with sweetness and happiness. Though she was little, her love was big- especially her love for her brother....
Faye Smith
May 20, 2024
Dorothy Faye Smith, born on August 11, 1946, in La Fayette, AL, passed away on May 20, 2024, at Lake City Hospital in Lake City, Florida. She was the beloved daughter of Lodia Barr and Sarah Nell (Rowell) Wyers and was deeply cherished by all who knew her.
Faye loved spending her time with her family and grandchildren. She always wanted...
Helen Griffith
May 20, 2024
Helen Griffith, 94, of Valdosta, died suddenly on Monday, May 20, 2024, at her daughters residence. Born in Elizabethtown, KY to the late Charles E. Shelton and Vinona Mattie Rissler Shelton, she grew up in Radcliff, KY. At a fairly early age, Helen started working as a switchboard operator at Ft. Knox. She soon got married and had three daughters....
Herbert Warren
May 19, 2024
Herbert Warren, 77, a resident of Valdosta, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Langdale Hospice House. Born in Nashville, GA on December 27, 1946, Herbert dedicated his life to hard work and perseverance.
Growing up in Nashville, he attended Berrien County High School before embarking on a career that showcased his strong work ethic. Starting his working life in...
James Shaw
May 19, 2024
James Elliott Shaw, 82, of Valdosta, Georgia died on Sunday, May 19, 2024, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born on August 11, 1941, to the late Elliott Roy and Frances Crosby Shaw. James worked for most of his life at Shaw Brothers Tent and Awning. He was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ and faithful member...
Ruby Grumet
May 18, 2024
In Loving Memory of Ruby Luke Grumet
Ruby Luke Grumet, 79, beloved mom, grandma, and dear friend, passed away peacefully May 18th, 2024, after a brave and heartbreaking journey with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Born on November 17th, 1944, in Valdosta, Georgia, Ruby was the daughter of the late T.J. and Edith Adams Luke and widow of Lt. Colonel David Grumet. Ruby brought joy...
Randolph (Randy) Judson Johnson
May 16, 2024
Randolph Judson Johnson (Randy), 68, of Valdosta, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Valdosta, Georgia.
Randy was born on January 7, 1956 to George Enoch and Mildred Johnson of Pelham, Georgia. While growing up in Pelham, Randy enjoyed spending time playing outdoor games with his four siblings and friends. He also enjoyed going on church choir tours, playing...
Evelyn Dawn Blanton
May 16, 2024
Evelyn Dawn Blanton, 99, of Valdosta, died on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at The Orchard. She was born on January 9, 1925, in Kentucky to the late K D Noland and Nannie Mae Brock Noland. She was a member of First Methodist Church of Valdosta but had not been able to attend there as she would have wanted in some...
Dupont Fomby Hardin, Sr.
May 16, 2024
Dupont Fomby Hardin, Sr., 88, of Valdosta died Thursday, May 16, 2024 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on November 11, 1935 in Valdosta to the late Joseph G. and Carolyn Smith Hardin. A lifelong resident of Valdosta he graduated from Valdosta High School. He played football for the late Coach Wright Bazemore playing on the 1953 and...
Travis Keith Moore
May 15, 2024
Travis Keith Moore, born on February 9, 1987, in Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on May 15, 2024, at North Florida Regional Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. He was the beloved son of Darlene Barry and the late Franklin Keith Moore and was deeply cherished by all who knew him.
Travis a Christian of strong faith was an industrial electrician and a jack...
Jean Ellen Mason
May 15, 2024
Jean Ellen Mason, 74, of Valdosta, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Born on April 22,1950, Jean grew up in Sarasota, Florida. While attending Sarasota High School, she enjoyed her time as the drum major for the Marching Sailor Band and started dating George Mason. Jean and George were married on June 15, 1970, in Sarasota. After her high...
Edward Allen Wooldridge
May 14, 2024
Edward (Ed) Wooldridge, 67, of Valdosta, died on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at his residence following a period of declining health. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Drema Wooldridge Morgan. Mr. Wooldridge was a veteran of the United States Air Force and had worked as a millwright with Langboard. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a...
Payton Davis
May 11, 2024
Payton Davis, 57, of Ray City, GA, died suddenly, on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Floresville, TX. She was born in San Antonio, TX, on September 28, 1966, where she grew up. Payton graduated from East Central High School. In high school, Payton played tennis and was a Youth for Christ, the Student Council, and the Beta Club member. Her...
C. David Gallahan
May 11, 2024
Charles David Gallahan, 75, of Valdosta, Ga., passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024 in Valdosta, Georgia after a long illness.David was born in Washington, DC to Charles Francis Gallahan and Nellie Mason Gallahan Duley on December 24, 1948. He worked as a Program Coordinator for Behavior Health Services. He was best known for his love of history and care...
Carolyn Margaret Pierce
May 8, 2024
Carolyn Margaret Pierce, aged 83, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Valdosta. She was born in Pasadena, CA, on March 8, 1941, to her late parents Donald and Margaret Clapp. Carolyn's journey began in Newport Beach, CA, where she graduated from Newport Harbor High School and embarked on a career at the Newport Beach Police Department as...
Margaret Ann Wilkes Donodeo
May 8, 2024
Margaret Ann Wilkes Donodeo passed away on May 8, 2024 in Collierville, Tennessee, at the age of 84. Born in Valdosta, Georgia in 1939, Margaret Ann grew up and attended Valdosta High School where she was the starting guard on the 1957 State Champion Valdosta Kittens Basketball team. She went on to graduate from Valdosta State College in 1973 with...
Sylvia Ann Parker
May 7, 2024
Sylvia Ann Parker, 84, a beloved resident of Hahira, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Fellowship Home Brookside. She was born on February 12, 1940, in Hahira to the late Charlie Gordon Tyler and Minnie Lee Weldon Tyler. Sylvia dedicated 30 years of her life as a secretary for the Lowndes County School System. Her passions included...
Sandra Johnson
May 6, 2024
Sandra Johnson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2024, at the Presbyterian Home. Born on September 28, 1940, in Headland, AL, Sandra was the cherished child of the late Mosell and Aquilla (Snellgrove) Hamm.
Sandra's life was a testament to her love of the Lord and family. She adored her grandchildren and found joy in...
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