OBITUARIES
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Joey Daniel Kent
Oct 7, 2025
Joey Daniel Kent, age 45, of Valdosta, Georgia passed at his residence on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. He was born on December 2, 1979, in Valdosta to parents, Tina Voncille Ross Kent and the late John Raymond Kent. He had a knack for fixing things, a passion for collecting baseball cards, and above all, a deep, unwavering love for his...
Ronald Lee Andrews
Oct 7, 2025
Ronald Lee Andrews, age 86, of Lake Park, Georgia, passed peacefully on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. He was born on July 24, 1939, in Rockingham, GA to late parents Reppard Arthur Andrews and Florence Kitchens Andrews.
He was a dedicated truck driver with Trus Joist for many years, known for his strong work ethic and unwavering commitment. A man of deep...
William Leon Fletcher Jr.
Oct 6, 2025
William Leon Fletcher Jr., age 73, of Hahira, Georgia, passed on Monday, October 6, 2025, at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on May 26, 1952, in Chester, Pennsylvania to late parents William Leon Fletcher Sr. and Dorothy Mae Hoban Fletcher.
He was a God-fearing man whose faith guided every step of his life. Deeply devoted to his family and...
Lester Mulligan
Oct 4, 2025
Lester Mulligan, age 81, of Valdosta, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, October 4, 2025. He was born on November 18, 1943, in Valdosta, Georgia.
Lester proudly served in the United States Army as a Security Agent, where he became fluent in Morse Code and exemplified a deep commitment to his country, serving in the Vietnam War. Following his...
Betty Ann Freeman
Oct 3, 2025
Betty Ann Freeman, age 87, of Ray City, Georgia, passed peacefully on Friday, October 3, 2025, at the Langdale Hospice House in Valdosta. She was born on February 21, 1938, in Lakeland, GA to late parents, Walter Joe Sangster and Nancy Pearl Skinner Sangster.
Betty dedicated 38 years of her life as a devoted records clerk at South Georgia Medical Center...
Carolyn Kilcrease Harrell
Oct 1, 2025
Carolyn Kilcrease Harrell- 83
Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at her residence. She was born to the late Samuel Haynes Kilcrease and Polly Tucker Kilcrease in Valdosta, Georgia on June 24, 1942. Carolyn deeply loved her family and dedicated her life to caring for others. A natural caregiver, she touched countless lives with her compassion and...
Betty Ann Taylor
Sep 27, 2025
Betty Ann Taylor, 69 of Ray City, GA passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at South Georgia Medical Center. Betty was born on May 15, 1956, in Quitman, GA to the late Norma Blanche Horne and Lenward Carroll Mobley. Betty’s greatest joy was her family. Her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and sisters were truly her everything. She cherished every...
Linda Lee Douglas
Sep 26, 2025
Linda Lee Douglas, age 69, of Nashville, Georgia, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at her residence in Nashville, Georgia. She was born on March 11, 1956, in Burtonwood AFB, England to the late Desso Franklin and Daisy Gladys (Learned) Faulkner. Linda had a passion for sewing and needlework, particularly cross-stitching and knitting. She also loved reading and was...
Willis Leonard Dale
Sep 26, 2025
Willis Leonard Dale, 67, of Lakeland, GA, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at South Georgia Medical Center.
Born on November 20, 1957 in Homerville, Georgia, he was the son of the late Lydia Doris Harper and Willis Dale. Mr. Dale retired from Lee Engineering after over 30 years of dedicated service. He was a true outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing,...
Linzie Brady Hansford
Sep 26, 2025
Linzie Brady Hansford of Valdosta, GA, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the age of 97. Linzie was born on September 17, 1928, in Mud Creek, GA., to Charles, and Flora (Kirkland) Brady.
At the age of 18 Linzie moved to California where her sister Sydney resided. Linzie met and married Howard Hansford in 1948. Linzie and Howard...
Landen Allan Brown
Sep 24, 2025
Landen Allan Brown, age 19, of Quitman, Georgia passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. He was born to Allison Smith and the late Johnny Steven Brown Jr. in Valdosta, Georgia on November 11, 2005. Landen worked as a service technician with Page Heating and Air, where he not only excelled in his trade but also truly loved working...
Rose Marie Wiggins
Sep 23, 2025
Rose Marie Wiggins, age 70, of Ray City, GA, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025, at South Georgia Medical Center in Lanier County.
Born on August 19, 1955, in Hollywood, Florida, Rose was the beloved daughter of the late Murray Hastings Harris and Hannah Marie Grant Harris.
A devoted Elvis Presley fan, Rose found comfort and nostalgia in his music. She...
Catherine Annabelle Roberson
Sep 22, 2025
Catherine Annabelle Roberson, age 99, of Hahira, passed peacefully on Monday, September 22, 2025, at Suwannee Valley Nursing Center surrounded by her family. She was born on April 11, 1926, in Wagga-Wagga, Australia to late parents, Cyril Howard and Dorothy Wilson Muriel.
She spent many years as a dedicated office manager at Robbins and Weills Insurance Company. She lived a long...
James Purnell Highsmith
Sep 21, 2025
James Purnell Highsmith, age 91, of Lakeland, Georgia, went home peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the Langdale Hospice House. Born on December 3, 1933, in Cogdell, GA, he was the son of the late Glen Highsmith and Lillie Mae Bennett Highsmith.
Purnell was the kind of man who found joy in the simple things—fishing on a quiet day, working...
Anthony Jerome Middleton
Sep 19, 2025
Anthony Jerome Middleton, age 65, of Homerville, GA, passed peacefully at South Georgia Medical Center on Friday, September 19, 2025. He was born on October 2, 1959, in Savannah, GA to parents John Benjamin Middleton and Ernestine Bivins Middleton.
Anthony was a beacon of happiness. He had a deep love for music, found peace and wonder in nature, and thrived in...
Janie Howell
Sep 19, 2025
Janie Howell, age 65, of Hahira, Georgia, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025. She was born on February 13, 1960, in Hahira, Georgia, to the late Perry Harrell and Hilda Harrell (Warren) Faust. Janie had a deep love for animals and cherished her visits to the flea market. She found great joy and comfort in attending her home church,...
Lathan McLeod
Sep 19, 2025
Allen Lathan McLeod Sr., age 50, of Lake Park, Georgia, passed at his residence on Friday, September 19, 2025. He was born on April 1, 1975, to his late parents, Allen Vincent McLeod and Alice Faye Elrod McLeod.
He was a devoted can delivery supervisor for Deep South Sanitation. He enjoyed grilling, watching Georgia football, especially the Dawgs, lawncare and piddling....
James Randolph Smith
Sep 19, 2025
James Randolph Smith, age 66, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, surrounded by family. Born on June 30, 1959, in Valdosta, GA to the late parents, Fred Lavon Smith and Annie Mae Smith.
James was a dedicated supervisor at the Union Camp Corporation for 35 years. He loved to restore classic cars with his brother, Dennis. He...
James Stephen Giddens
Sep 18, 2025
James “Steve” Stephen Giddens, age 62, of Valdosta, GA, passed away on September 18, 2025. He was born on September 19, 1962, in Adel, GA, to James L. Giddens and Janice Mae Touchton.
James graduated from Lakeland High School, earning awards in architectural design. He later moved to Middlebury, IN, where he began working in manufacturing and met Karen Hudnell Lung....
Sherri Williams Gregory
Sep 18, 2025
Sherri Williams Gregory, age 74, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on September 18, 2025, at her home surrounded by the love of her family. Born on May 14, 1951, in Douglas, Georgia, Sherri was the cherished daughter of Thomas Jefferson and Sally Davis Williams, who have preceded her in death.
Sherri’s life was a testament to love and dedication. She earned...
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