William M. "Billy" Spell Sr.
Feb 10, 2026
William M. "Billy" Spell Sr. of Valdosta, GA, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026, at Archbold Medical Center, leaving a legacy of dedication and love to his family and profession. Born on January 11, 1939, in Quitman, GA, he was a remarkable figure whose contributions extended beyond his work as an electrician.
Billy was the owner of Spell and Son...
Linda Kay Singletary
Feb 9, 2026
Linda Kay Singletary, age 72, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born on April 14, 1953, in Hahira, GA to parents, Benjamin Dixon and Lillian Swain Dixon. She was a dedicated and self-employed housekeeper for many years. Linda was preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband, Willie Marvin...
Benny Hugh Fullwood
Feb 7, 2026
Benny Hugh Fullwood, age 89, of Lakeland, GA, passed away at his residence surrounded by his family, Saturday, February 7, 2026. He was born in Lanier County, February 2, 1936, to the late William Hobson Fullwood and Dorothy Harnage Fullwood. Benny was active in the First Baptist Church of Lakeland for many years. He was a member of Pleasant Way...
Kenneth "Sonny" Sanders
Feb 4, 2026
Kenneth “Sonny” Sanders, age 81, of Valdosta, GA passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the Canopy at Azalea Grove in Valdosta. He was born on June 30, 1944, in Iron City, GA to the late Rube and Lucille (Crockett) Sanders. Kenneth moved to Valdosta in the 1960s to work with Jon Thorne Racing. He was an avid racer...
William "Billy" H. Fleetwood III
Feb 1, 2026
William “Billy” H. Fleetwood III, of Lake Park, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at South Georgia Medical Center. He was 63.
Billy was born on March 10, 1962, at Easton Memorial Hospital in Easton, Maryland, and was the beloved son of the late Sheila M. Fleetwood and William “Bill” H. Fleetwood, Jr.
A 1980 graduate of Easton High...
Shirley Ann Melton
Jan 28, 2026
Shirley Ann Melton, age 87, of Lakeland, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. She was born on April 27, 1938, in Comer, Georgia, to the late Walter Ralph Tucker and Gladys Edith (Black) Tucker.
Mrs. Melton was a dedicated and faithful member of Pleasant Way Baptist Church. She devoted many years of service as a secretary at First Baptist...
Judith Ann May
Jan 27, 2026
Judith Ann May, age 77, of Valdosta, GA, passed away on January 27, 2026, at Pruitt Health – Magnolia Manor in Moultrie, GA. She was born on April 8, 1948, in Philadelphia, PA to the late Francis James, Sr. and Marie Colleen (Womelsdorf) Shingle. Judith was a former employee of St. Christopher’s Children’s Hospital. Along with her parents, she is...
Edith Sirmans Mayo
Jan 26, 2026
Edith Sirmans Mayo, 96, of Ray City, Georgia passed away on January 26, 2026, at SGMC. She was born to the late Daniel W. and Mamie Fountain Sirmans on September 6, 1929, in Berrien County, Georgia. She will be remembered as a woman of faith as she served the Lord for many years. Her church family at First Baptist Church...
Beverly Rhys
Jan 26, 2026
Beverly Rhys, age 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 26, 2026. She was born on September 3, 1943, in Belize to loving parents, Clive Hyde and Muriel Young.
She found joy in reading, baking, and beautifully decorating cakes, talents she shared generously with others. A natural helper, she took great pleasure in caring for those around her. Raised in Belize,...
David Lamar Bailey
Jan 25, 2026
David Lamar Bailey, age 54, of Ray City, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on October 31, 1971, and was the beloved son of Charles Richard Bailey, Sr. and Maxine May Bailey.
David proudly served his country in the United States Army, an honor he held close to his heart throughout...
Ethel Floyd
Jan 25, 2026
Ethel Floyd, age 95, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, January 25, 2026. She was born on August 7, 1930, in Nashville, GA to parents Eddie Merritt and Ganer Kent Merritt.
She worked as a dedicated seamstress for many years with her career of 25 years at Levi Strauss and 10 years at Cotton Mill. She...
Edward Eugene Roberson
Jan 23, 2026
Edward Roberson- 95
Of Hahira, Georgia, passed peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Suwannee Valley Nursing Center. He was born on March 1, 1930, in Greensboro, North Carolina, to the late William Turner Roberson and Effie Gertrude (Parish) Roberson. Along with his parents, he is preceded in dearth by his wife, Catherine Annabelle (Howard) Roberson.
Survivors include his stepson, John Austin...
Bonnie Jo Ganas
Jan 21, 2026
Bonnie Ganas, age 91, of Naylor, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. She was born on June 17, 1934, in Mansfield Georgia to late parents Barney Pace & Naomi Ruth Singleton Roquemore.
Bonnie loved spending time with her family and loved working in her yard where she had a knack for planting and growing beautiful flowers. She and Louis...
Evah E. Wall
Jan 20, 2026
Evah E. Wall, a cherished beautician and loving family member, passed away on January 20, 2026, at the Fellowship Home. Born on April 28, 1939, in Columbus, Mississippi, Evah spent her life bringing beauty to the lives of those around her, working as a beautician for over 30 years. Her dedication to her craft was evident not only in the...
Rosalyn Sumner
Jan 18, 2026
Rosalyn Daniels Sumner, 92, of Lake Park, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, January 18, 2026, at Fellowship Home at Brookside in Valdosta. She was born on October 15, 1933, in Hahira, Georgia, to the late Henry Earl and Sallie Emma Daniels.
A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and educator, Rosalyn lived a life rooted in faith, service, and love. She...
Linda Kate Bass
Jan 17, 2026
Linda Kate Bass, age 78, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, January 17, 2026. She was born on April 8, 1947, in Valdosta, GA to parents Ben Lawson Anderson and Annie Lucile Suggs Anderson. She dedicated her life to the Lord and many years of hard work and commitment as a sewing machine operator at...
Willie Ernest Knight, Jr
Jan 16, 2026
Willie Ernest Knight, Jr., age 82, of Valdosta, GA, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at his home. He was born on February 19, 1943, in Valdosta, GA, to the late Willie Ernest and Gladys Lucille (Kirkland) Knight, Sr. He served his country honorably in the United States Air Force. He worked at Owens-Illinois as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic...
Mattie Lou Hodges Herring
Jan 16, 2026
Mattie Lou Hodges Herring, age 82, of Hahira, Georgia passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026. She was born on March 28, 1943, in Valdosta, GA, to the late Floyd Noles and Laura Hall Hawkins.
She was a devoted customer service representative at Barnes Drug Store, where she faithfully served the community for many years. Known for her warm smile and...
Amber Garrett
Jan 13, 2026
Amber Marie Garrett, age 37, of Hahira, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, January 13,2026. She was born on November 30, 1988 in Valdosta, Ga.
Amber attended Lowndes High School and was an Honor graduate of the Class of 2007. She then furthered her education by graduating from ABAC and UGA with a bachelor’s degree. For the past eight years she had...
Rodney Young Sr.
Jan 12, 2026
Rodney Young, 72, of Valdosta, GA, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, surrounded by love. He was born on February 6, 1953, in Valdosta, GA to the late George Young and Eva Mae (Cauthan) Willis. His passing came quickly, but the life he lived and the love he shared will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew...
