OBITUARIES
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Lorraine Nora Warren
May 22, 2026
Lorraine Nora Robbins Warren, 85, of Lakeland, Georgia, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at her residence. She was born on October 10, 1940, in Trenton, New Jersey, to the late Norris and Agnes (Solinsky) Robbins. She loved to crochet throw blankets and baby blankets. She loved going shopping off QVC. She also enjoyed visiting her family and friends...
Harold Robert Buckholts
May 21, 2026
Harold Robert Buckholts, 92, of Hahira, Georgia, passed away on May 21, 2026, at Fellowship Home of Nashville. He was born on March 23, 1934, in Ray City, Georgia to the late John Robert and Carrie Mae (Wiggins) Buckholts.
Harold was ordained as a deacon in 1980 and remained active in Sunday School at Greenwood Baptist Church. He enjoyed traveling, especially...
James Preston Barker
May 21, 2026
James Preston “J.P” Barker, age 94, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026. He was. born in Valdosta, GA on November 8, 1931, to parents, Johnnie Lynwood Barker and Mary Sue (Coker) Barker Youmans.
J.P. dedicated more than 40 years of his life working as a vendor for Tom’s Foods, where he was known for his strong work...
Linda S. White
May 20, 2026
Linda S. White, 65, of Lakeland, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Born on May 11, 1961, in Sullivans Island, she was the beloved daughter of William O. White, Jr. and Joye Lynn (Brogdon) White.
Linda devoted her professional life to shaping and encouraging young minds through her work as a paraprofessional. She retired from the...
Adam Wesley Raines
May 19, 2026
Adam W. Raines, age 15, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully May 19, 2026, at Author M. Blank Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. He was born on December 8, 2010 in Winter Haven, Polk County, Florida to amazing parents, Melissa G. Raines and Earle R. Raines. He is survived by his parents; 4 brothers, Jacob M. Raines, David M. Raines, Noah...
Loretta J. Reilly
May 17, 2026
Loretta J. Reilly, age 91, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2026. She was born on March 2, 1935, in Philadelphia, PA to loving parents, Henry and Stella Plonski.
She was a warm and devoted homemaker who found her greatest joy in caring for and loving her family. She shared many wonderful years with the love of...
Steven Trent Royals
May 15, 2026
Steven Trent Royals – 51
Of Lakeland, Georgia passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at his home. He was born on December 17, 1974, in Valdosta, Georgia to James Donald Royals, Jr. and Wanda Elaine (Chason) Royals.
Steven was a vibrant, kindhearted soul who brought joy and laughter to everyone he met. Known for his great sense of humor, he greeted...
Victory Ellen Martin
May 15, 2026
Victory “Vickie” Ellen Martin, age 81, of Morven, Georgia, was called home on Friday, May 15, 2026, at South Georgia Medical Center.
Born on May 6, 1945, in New York, Vickie was the daughter of the late Joseph Henry Gangler, Sr. and Betty Lee Gangler. In her younger years, she proudly performed in the family-owned Gangler Brothers Circus. At the age...
Kevin Keith Hart
May 14, 2026
Kevin Keith Hart, age 69, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, May 14, 2026. He was born in St. Augustine on November 7, 1956, to John and Rachel Hart (Foster).
Kevin proudly served as a correctional officer with the Valdosta State Prison for many years, dedicating his life to a career that required strength, courage, and compassion. He was...
Robert Lee Jefferson
May 13, 2026
Robert L. (Jeff) Jefferson was born in Ocala, Florida in July of 1947, he is the son of Paul and Daisy Jefferson, the Grandson of Benjamin and Phyllis Jefferson, the Great Grandson of Ishmael and Lillie Jefferson and the Great Great Grandson of Henry and Peggy Jefferson.
Jeff married Estella Barnes of Miami, Florida August of 1972, they have two daughters:...
James Bishop Davis III
May 12, 2026
Jay Davis, age 67, of Hahira, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Jay was born in Madison, FL, on September 26, 1958, to loving parents, James Bishop Davis Jr. and Martha Owen Davis.
He dedicated many years of his life to his family’s business, working hard and taking pride in all he accomplished. Jay loved his family deeply and...
Cheryl Ann Bingham
May 11, 2026
Cheryl Ann Bingham, born April 18th, 1959, in Camden, New Jersey, went home to be with her LORD, May 11th, 2026, at home in Valdosta, Georgia.
Cherri, as everybody called her, devoted her life to education. After graduating from Southeastern University in 1981, she taught students from elementary school through college. She was a dedicated and caring professional who poured herself...
Jessica Katherine Gray
May 11, 2026
Jessica Katherine Gray, age 59, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida on October 17, 1966.
She was a kindhearted woman who deeply loved her family. She had a special love for animals and found great joy in fishing, especially the peace and beauty of the outdoors. Her favorite Bible verse was Matthew 17:20, a...
Mary Virginia Flurry
May 10, 2026
Mary Virginia Flurry, age 88, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026. She was born on December 21, 1937, in Adel, GA to loving parents, Benjamin Roy Bennett and Myrtice Irene Bennett.
She was a loving and caring woman who dedicated many years of her life as a caregiver with Comfort Keepers, always putting others before herself. She...
Nettie Foreman Richardson
May 9, 2026
Nettie Foreman Richardson
July 12, 1940 – May 9, 2026
Nettie Foreman Richardson, 85, of Lake Seminole, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Mt. Olive Methodist Church in Parrot, GA, with Rev. Jimmy Dean officiating. Interment will follow at Foreman Family Cemetery with Cameron Barley, Cody Barley, Caleb...
Frances Elizabeth Griffin
May 7, 2026
Frances Elizabeth (Guess) Griffin, lovingly known as “Mama”, “Nanny”, and “Little Granny”, age 78, of Valdosta, GA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Albany, GA following a brief illness. She was born on December 3, 1947, in Valdosta to the late Bernice Jacobs Guess and Wallace “Pete” Guess. Frances was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and...
Christine Luke Cribb
May 6, 2026
Christine Luke Cribb, age 79, of Ray City, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. She was born in Hahira, GA on December 8, 1946, to loving parents Perry and Ruth Luke.
She was a devoted and dedicated bookkeeper for DFACS in Berrien County for many years, where she was respected for her diligence and professionalism. Her compassionate spirit and...
Phillip Manuel Norman Sr.
May 2, 2026
Phillip Manuel Norman, Sr., 85, of Stockton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026, at Langdale Hospice House in Valdosta, Georgia.
Born on August 11, 1940, in MacClenny, Florida, Phillip was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He shared 60 loving years of marriage with his wife, Roselyn Walker Norman. Their life together was built on love, faith, and...
Clarence "Midge" Watson Jr.
May 2, 2026
Clarence “Midge” Watson Jr., age 85, of Nashville, GA, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, May 2, 2026. He was born on June 27, 1940, in Lanier County to loving parents, L.C. and Lena Watson.
Midge lived an honorable and well-lived life, defined by his deep love for his family and unwavering dedication to those he held dear. He was...
Cameron James Singletary
Apr 29, 2026
Cameron “Cami” James Singletary, age 3, of Hahira, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at her home, in the loving arms of her parents and surrounded by her family. She was born on May 28, 2022, in Valdosta, Georgia, to her devoted parents, Brad and Alyssa Singletary.
Cami found wonder in the simplest, most beautiful things. She was...
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