OBITUARIES
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Robert Penar
Jul 21, 2026
Robert William Penar, Colonel, USAF (retired), 76, flew west into God’s arms on July 21, 2026. Bob was married to “his beautiful bride” and the love of his life Susan Lynn Foster Penar for 52 years. He died on their anniversary surrounded by his family.
Bob was born in Butler, Pennsylvania on January 11, 1950 to Dr. Thaddeus “Ted” Henry Penar,...
Charles Richard Dixon
Jul 20, 2026
Charles Richard “Dick or Dickie” Dixon, age 89 formally of Valdosta, Georgia passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026.
He was born on January 15, 1937 in DeWitt, Arkansas to the late J.R. and Nelia Haller Dixon. He is preceded in death by his son, Richard Guy Dixon, two brothers, Louis Allyn Dixon and Joel Robert Dixon, and a daughter-in-law, Pamela...
Richard Thomas Saeger
Jul 20, 2026
Richard Thomas Saeger Jr., age 54, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026. He was born to loving parents, Richard Thomas Saeger Sr. and Marie Augello Saeger in Hamilton, Ohio on December 5, 1971.
Richard deeply loved his family and treasured the companionship of his beloved pets. He took great pride in his work as an electrician in...
Dennis Mitchell Sanchez
Jul 19, 2026
Dennis Mitchel Sanchez, age 72, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Sunday, July 19, 2026. He was born to loving parents, George Sanchez and Betty Jo Sanchez in Tampa, Florida on February 4, 1954.
He was a dedicated traveler who loved exploring new places, especially the beauty of the mountains and the peaceful wonder...
Carroll E. Dyal
Jul 17, 2026
Carroll E. Dyal, 65, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 17, 2026, at Langdale Hospice House following a lengthy illness.
Born to the late Willis and Emma Lee (Carter) Dyal, Carroll was a hardworking man who dedicated many years of service to Standard Contractors. He was known for his strong work ethic, quiet strength, and appreciation for the...
Sheila Lee Cammin
Jul 17, 2026
Sheila Lee Cammin, age 66, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026. She was born to loving parents, James M. Cammin Sr. and Jan Crosby in Valdosta, GA on February 5, 1960.
She had a heart full of love for others, especially babies. Few things brought her more joy than welcoming a new baby to church, where she...
Richard William Schade
Jul 17, 2026
Richard William Schade, age 72, of Lakeland, Georgia, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026, at Langdale Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 11, 1954, in Queens, New York, Richard was the son of the late Robert William Schade SR and Marcella Yvonne Schade.
Richard proudly served in the United States Air Force for 24 years. He...
Linda Mullinax
Jul 16, 2026
Linda Ann Mullinax, age 65, of Naylor, Georgia, passed away on July 16, 2026. Born on October 21, 1960, in Valdosta, Georgia, Linda was the beloved daughter of the late Charlie Bob and Jenny Mullinax.
To know Linda was to love her, as she loved those in her life. Her love for children ran deep, she did all she could to...
Jimmy Lee Warren
Jul 15, 2026
Jimmy Lee Warren, age 82, of Nashville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Berrien Nursing Center, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on June 19, 1944, in Berrien County, Jimmy was the son of the late James A. Warren and Toy Browning Warren.
Jimmy was known for his strong work ethic and dedication to providing for his family....
Charlotte Lee Edens
Jul 15, 2026
Charlotte Lee Edens, of Ray City, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Arthur M. Blank Children's Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.
Charlotte was born on June 25, 2026, in Valdosta, Georgia, to her loving parents, Monica Danielle Monk and Dustin Lee Edens. Though her time on earth was far too brief, her life was filled with love, and...
Audie Herman Williamson
Jul 15, 2026
Audie Herman Williamson, 67 of Valdosta, GA passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at South Georgia Medical Center. Audie was born on August 16, 1958, to the late Robert Allen Williamson and Cecelia Carter Williamson in Indianapolis, IN.
He loved his family, his work as a nurse and liked watching old war movies.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in...
Jack Earl Thorpe
Jul 15, 2026
Jack Earl Thorpe, age 88, of Lake Park, Georgia, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. He was born to his father, Blaine E. Thorpe in Nampa, Idaho on June 4, 1938.
He honorably served in the United States Navy as a corpsman for 11 years. Later in life, he worked at Unical Refinery and became supervisor.
He enjoyed fishing and playing...
Johnny Lamar Guess
Jul 14, 2026
Johnny Lamar Guess, 80, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at South Georgia Medical Center.
He was born on August 26, 1945, in Valdosta, Georgia, to the late Wallace Guess and Bernice Jacobs Guess. Johnny was a hardworking man who spent many years alongside his father in the construction industry, taking great pride in providing through honest...
Judy Kathryn Miller
Jul 14, 2026
Judy Kathryn Miller, age 74, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 14, 2026. She was born to loving parents, Mack Dempsey Schultz and Virgie Mae Schultz in Greenville, AL on September 26, 1951.
Judy was a dedicated bookkeeper at Young, Thaggard, Hoffman LLP for many years, where she was known for her hard work and commitment. She found...
Helen M. Cook
Jul 14, 2026
Helen M. Cook, 84, of Lakeland, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at SGMC Lanier Campus.
Born on March 17, 1942, in Waycross, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Johnnie O'Brien Fender and Mary Kathleen (Taylor) Fender.
Helen retired from Levi Strauss, where she worked as a quality control inspector. She later dedicated 11 years to serving as...
Thomas Rueben Becker
Jul 13, 2026
Thomas Rueben Becker, age 69, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 4, 1957, in Tonawanda, New York, to the late Ada Dolores Shirbach Harper and Leonard Harper.
Thomas was a talented painter and artist whose creativity reflected his unique perspective and passion for life. He enjoyed...
Martha Jean Sirmans
Jul 12, 2026
Martha Jean Sirmans, age 83, of Lakeland, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2026, surrounded by family. She was born in Stockton, GA on March 7, 1943, to the late loving parents, Johnny C Graham and Helen Dubose Graham. She owned her own cleaning service for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Johnny...
Barbara Jean Carter
Jul 10, 2026
Barbara “Bobbie” Jean Carter, age 81, of Jennings, Florida, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2026, surrounded by family. She was born in Hampden, WV on April 16, 1945, to late loving parents, Moss and Bessie Mae Hatfield.
She was a dedicated housekeeper and dietary at Akron City Hospital for over a decade. She loved being with her family and...
James Winston Roquemore
Jul 9, 2026
James Winston Roquemore, known to all as Jim, and husband to Karen Bembry Roquemore, left this earth to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the early morning hours of July 9, 2026. Jim was the son of the late William Alexander Roquemore and the late Nell Patten Roquemore.
Jim was preceded in death by his mother and father,...
Dr. William Simeon Moorman
Jul 8, 2026
Dr. William Simeon "Bill" Moorman, age 83, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Langdale Place. Born on February 24, 1943, in Lakeland, Georgia, he was the beloved son of the late Warren Simeon Moorman and Francis Lovejoy Moorman.
Dr. Moorman graduated from Lanier County High School, Valdosta State College then attended the University of Louisville...
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