OBITUARIES
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Joseph Joe Sirmans
Oct 12, 2026
Joseph “Joey” Sirmans, age 69, of Nashville, Georgia, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026. He was born to loving parents, Junior Sirmans and Jeanette Skinner Sirmans in Hahira, GA on January 8, 1957.
He loved old cars, especially 57 Chevy. He enjoyed watching Nascar, especially Dale Earnhardt; going fishing and watching Wester movies.
He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Robert "OB" Norman Oblisk
Oct 10, 2026
Robert “OB” N. Oblisk, age 76, of Adel, Georgia, passed away On Saturday, October 10, 2026. He was born to loving parents, Robert Lee Oblisk and Normal Booth Phillips in Ashland, OH on February 18, 1950. He dedicated many years to the United States Airforce and retired as a MSgt. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers,...
Troy Edward Cribb, Sr.
Oct 9, 2026
In Loving Memory of Troy Edward Cribb
Troy Edward Cribb, 79, passed away at his residence leaving behind a loving family who will forever cherish his memory and the many special moments they shared with him.
Troy was a devoted family man who treasured spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He especially loved aggravating his grandbabies, making memories with them,...
Margaret Levon Crews
Oct 8, 2026
Margaret Levon Gaither Crews, lovingly known as “Mema,” passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the age of 86.
Born in Cullman County, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late William Eursie Gaither and Vera Arzonia Abbott Gaither. On March 20, 1954, she married Charles Edward “Bud” Crews, and together they raised three sons.
Mema’s life reflected her deep love...
Ramona Carranza Eguia
Oct 6, 2026
Ramona Carranza Eguia, age 75, of Ray City, Georgia, passed away the morning of Tuesday, October 6, 2026. She was born to loving parents, Julio Carranza and Isidra Eguia in Rio Bravo, Tamaulipas on March 29, 1951.
She was a loving and devoted wife and mother, always taking care of her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Lety...
John Lewis Carroll Smith
Oct 3, 2026
John Smith, age 84, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on the morning of Saturday, October 3, 2026. He was born to loving parents, Waldo Thomas Smith and Marcha Henrietta Cork Smith in Dalla, GA on December 28, 1941.
Services will be held at 1:00 PM October 9, 2026 at Tallahassee National Cemetery, Tallahassee Florida. Full Military honors will take place.
Kind words...
Jerry Preston Sant
Oct 3, 2026
Jerry Preston Sant, age 86, of Naylor, Georgia, passed away at home peacefully on the evening of Saturday, October 3rd, 2026. He was born on July 9th, 1940, in Wendell, Idaho, to Noman Sant and Ivora Nelson Sant.
Jerry proudly dedicated 22 years of his life to serving his country in the United States Air Force. He continued his commitment to...
Allison Vardeman
Oct 2, 2026
Allison Vardeman, age 70, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026. Born on May 3, 1956, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, to the late Lt. Col. Parker Mackey Jr. and Elizabeth Gilbert Mackey, Allison grew up traveling with her military family. Her journey eventually brought her to Columbus, Georgia, and later to Valdosta, where she built a beautiful...
Bobby Gene Lee
Oct 1, 2026
Bobby Gene Lee, age 45, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026. He was born to loving parents, Raymond Louis Lee and Barbara Ann Porter Lee in Valdosta, GA on July 2, 1981.
Bobby loved his family. He loved to dance, enjoyed cooking, shooting pool and found joy in the simple things. A dedicated, self-made construction worker, Bobby...
Brenda Jean Mullis
Sep 30, 2026
Brenda Jean Mullis, age 74, of Lakeland, Georgia, passed away the evening of Wednesday, September 30, 2026. She was born to loving parents Robert Mathis and Quida Fay Roland in Nashville, GA on February 28, 1952.
She was a dedicated secretary for Farm Bureau for many years. Brenda also held a contractor license and built houses with her late husband, Dewitt...
Benny Juarez
Sep 26, 2026
Benny, a beloved son, father, brother, uncle, companion, and friend, passed away in Valdosta, Georgia, on September 26, 2026.
He was born in Wheatland, Wyoming, on March 15, 1962. Benny was the youngest of nine children born to Barney and Mary Juarez, part of a large and close-knit family. Growing up with so many siblings meant a childhood filled with teasing,...
James Franklin Fletcher
Sep 22, 2026
James Franklin Fletcher, age 73, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. He was born to loving parents, Frank Fletcher and Avanell Brown Fletcher in Hahira, GA on July 10, 1953.
He found joy in the simple things he loved—hunting, fishing, studying his Bible, and the thrill of competition shooting. But more than anything, he cherished his family....
Ralph Louis Warren
Sep 22, 2026
Ralph Warren, age 80, of Lake Park, Georgia passed away early Tuesday morning, September 22, 2026, at Wilson Hospice House in Albany, Georgia. He was born to loving parents, Emory Louis and Lila Mit (Fender) Warren, on October 28, 1945, in Nashville, Georgia.
He loved fishing and hunting and had a deep appreciation for animals and wildlife. He enjoyed both saltwater...
Mary Sanders
Sep 22, 2026
Mary Sanders, age 75, of Lake Park, Georgia passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, September 22, 2026, at the Presbyterian Home in Quitman, Georgia. She was born to the loving parents of Andrew and Vivian (Jenkins) Hendrix on September 10, 1951, in Garfield, Georgia.
Mary was a special woman who was devoted to and loved her family deeply- always hosting family reunions,...
Kathryn Ann Gell
Sep 20, 2026
In Loving Memory of Kathryn Ann Gell
Kathi Ann Gell, age 72, of Naylor, Georgia passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026. She was born to loving parents, Stephan Joseph Krupnik Jr and June Elizabeth Bailey Krupnik on April 29, 1954, in Baltimore, MD. She leaves behind cherished memories and a legacy of warmth, laughter, and creativity.
Kathi lived life with a...
Robert "Bert" Ronald Simpson
Sep 19, 2026
Robert “Bert” Ronald Simpson, 70, of Lakeland, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at UF Health Shands Cancer Hospital. He was born on July 12, 1956, in Lakeland, Georgia, to the late Robert Simpson III and Patricia Louise Simpson (Lanier).
Bert was a farmer all his life, and he loved it. He loved the land he worked, the life...
Phyllis Martin Judge
Sep 19, 2026
Phyllis Martin Judge, age 96, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026. She was born to loving parents, Virgil Clavis Martin and Pauline Jackson on March 25, 1930, in Pineview, GA.
Phyllis was a dedicated telephone operator with Southern Bell and later served as a receptionist for the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners for 16 years. She helped...
Donald Seckinger
Sep 18, 2026
Donald Theron Seckinger, age 88, of Stockton, Georgia, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026. He was born to loving parents, Ira Theron Seckinger and Louelle Giddens Seckinger on November 11, 1937, in Blanton, GA.
Donald loved and cherished his family deeply. His faith in the Lord was at the heart of his life, and he faithfully served as a devoted...
George M. Sikes
Sep 18, 2026
George Madison Sikes, 80, of Howell, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 18, 2026, at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida.
George was born on August 22, 1946, in Jacksonville, Florida, to the late Dean R. Sikes and Myrtle “Honey” Roberson Sikes. He dedicated 30 years of his working life to the railroad before retiring from Norfolk Southern.
George was...
Johnny Eugene Sirmans
Sep 11, 2026
Johnny Eugene Sirmans, age 86, of Lakeland, Georgia, passed away Friday, September 11, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lakeland, GA on June 26, 1940, to the late loving parents, Ernest and Edna (Tomlinson) Sirmans. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Martha Sirmans and son, John Sirmans, brother, James Sirmans,...
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