OBITUARIES
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Beth H. Eades
Mar 15, 2026
Beth H. Eades, 88, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Langdale Hospice House. She was born on October 7, 1937, in Havana, Florida, to the late William Terry Henderson and Rosalyn Merle (Whitfield) Henderson.
Beth dedicated many years of service to South Georgia Medical Center, where she worked as a Patient Financial Services Manager. Beth...
Laura Gay
Mar 13, 2026
“The Miracle Mother”
Laura Olivia Gay passed away on March 13, 2026. Libby was 81 years old. Many of you knew her as Ms. Libby or Mema. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bryant & Edith Deas; Siblings: Bill Deas; Ann Nellis; sister Faye Deas; Great Grandson, Army Cpl. Pruitt A. Rainey.
Mom was truly a Miracle Mother that set...
Sandra G. Sibley
Mar 13, 2026
Sandra Gloss Sibley, age 83, currently of Valdosta GA and formerly of Waycross GA and Milledgeville GA, passed peacefully surrounded by her daughters on March 13, 2026. She was born on October 26, 1942, in Jacksonville, FL to the late Robert Jordan Gloss and Jean (McQuaig) Baker. Sandra was a much-loved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend as well as...
Shirley Ann Powers
Mar 8, 2026
Shirley Ann Powers, age 76 of Valdosta, GA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2026. She was born on May 4, 1949, in Adel, GA to parents Welburn Martin Fender and Ida Bell Browning Fender.
She was a dedicated inspector who took great pride in her work at Dowling Bag and Levi’s. Known for her strong work ethic and careful...
Nancy Ruby Dickinson
Mar 6, 2026
Nancy Ruby Dickinson, age 77, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026. She was born in Valdosta, GA on October 13, 1948, to parents William Whitt Akins and Eunice Perkins Akins.
She worked as a consultant for Partnership Health Center. A devoted member of her church and garden club, she found joy in community and service. She had...
Mary Olivia Corker
Mar 5, 2026
Mary Olivia Corker, 83, of Pinetta, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Born on September 8, 1942, in Richmond, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Bernie Thomas Corker and Grace Parker Owens and Step-Father John Willard Owens.
Mary Olivia Corker worked as a line production associate in the food industry, where she was...
Dorothy Annette Scott
Mar 3, 2026
Dorothy Annette Scott, age 87, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. She was born in Valdosta, GA on January 22, 1937 to loving parents, Charlie Manuel Bass and Sarah Elizabeth Phillips Bass.
As per her wishes, she will be cremated with no formal services at this time. Kind words and expressions of sympathy can be left for...
David Hezekiah Taylor
Mar 3, 2026
David Hezekiah Taylor, 85, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Born on September 29, 1940, in Jacksonville, Florida, he was the son of the late Roland Herman Taylor and Catherine King Taylor Roberts.
David proudly served his country in the United States Army, demonstrating the same dedication and strength that would characterize his...
James "JD" Johnson
Mar 2, 2026
James Daniel “JD” Johnson, age 82, of Lake Park, Georgia, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026, at the home he shared with his late wife, Mildred Kirkman Johnson, who preceded him in death in May 2023. He was surrounded by those who cared deeply for him, including his beloved neighbor, Mark Terrell, as well as his daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia...
Joseph Brandt Schnake
Mar 1, 2026
Joseph Brandt Schnake, age 51, of Lake Park, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026. He was born on November 26, 1974, in Jacksonville, IL to loving parents, Melvin Earl Schnake and Katherine Louise Evans Cooper.
Joseph was a dedicated land manager for Langwood Plantation and a proud veteran of the United States Army. Known for his strong work ethic, he...
James Wallace Wood Sr.
Feb 28, 2026
James Wallace Wood, Sr., age 97, of Homerville, Georgia passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at River Brook Healthcare Center in Homerville, Georgia. He was born on December 10, 1928, in Miami, Florida to the late James Oliver Wood and Rosa Lee Westberry Wood. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings” Luis Wood, Hazel...
Maurice Edward "Ed" Morgan Jr.
Feb 25, 2026
Maurice “Ed” Morgan Jr., age 86, of Georgia passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 25, 2026. He was born on January 13, 1940, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Maurice and Mildred Morgan.
He proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Army, carrying with him the values of dedication, discipline, and service throughout his life. After his...
Douglas William Larrison
Feb 24, 2026
Douglas William Larrison, age 63, passed on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. He was born in Coshocton, Ohio on June 16, 1962, to parents Sue Elaine Hughes and Bud Larrison.
He owned and operated his own pressure washing company, Mr. Power Clean, for 35 years, building it with hard work and dedication. He was also a professional bodybuilder, earning the impressive title...
Diane Hudson
Feb 24, 2026
Beverly Diane Hudson, age 65 of Morven, Georgia passed peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Beverly, better known as “Diane” was born the eldest of five on June 28, 1960, to a young Mary Sinns and JP Hudson Buena Vista, GA.
Diane grew up working on the farm to help her mama to support her siblings, as JP...
Beverly Louise Ziegler Spencer
Feb 24, 2026
Beverly Louise Ziegler Spencer, age 79, of Alapaha, GA., passed away peacefully at her home on February 24, 2026, after a lengthy battle with chronic illness. Beverly was born on September 2, 1946, in Evansville, Indiana, to the late Fred and Vera Ziegler. She graduated from Crossville High School in 1964.
She excelled in the rigorous nursing program at Protestant Deaconess...
Mary Nell Evans
Feb 23, 2026
Mary Nell Evans, age 88, of Valdosta, Georgia passed peacefully at her residence on Monday, February 23, 2026. She was born on August 29, 1937, in Pearson, GA to loving parents, Ashborn Theordore “A.T.” Howard and Bernice Haskins Howard.
She was a loving and devoted woman whose warmth could be felt by everyone who knew her. For many years, she dedicated...
George Daniel Pringle
Feb 22, 2026
Mr. George Daniel Pringle, 61, of Valdosta, stepped into glory on Sunday, February 22, 2026, while working in Mississippi. Mr. Pringle was born on December 11, 1964, in Dade City, Florida to the late Amos James Pringle and Phyllis Fay McCallister Keith.
He resided in Valdosta for the majority of his life and was currently employed with Allison Metal Fabrications. Mr....
Julie Bedford Walters
Feb 22, 2026
Julie Walters, age 87, of Valdosta, GA passed peacefully at her residence on Sunday, February 22, 2026. She was born on February 14, 1939 in Leeds, Yorkshire, UK to parents Robert and Margaret Bedford.
She will be cremated with no formal services at this time.
Kind words and expressions of sympathy can be left for the family at www.musicfuneralservices.com. The Walters family...
Cory Patrick Kiser
Feb 19, 2026
Cory Patrick Kiser, age 34, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026. He was born in Oakland, Pennsylvania on June 23, 1991, to loving parents, William H. Kiser and Patricia L. Kiser.
As a Private in the U.S. Army, he carried himself with quiet courage and determination. Through every high and low, Cory refused to see defeat. No matter the circumstances,...
Sylvia Denice Barrett
Feb 17, 2026
Sylvia Denice Barrett, age 69, of Adel, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. She was born on July 5, 1956, in Climax, GA, to parents Carson Levi Sapp and Frances Strickland Malloy.
She was a devoted homemaker whose greatest joy was caring for her family and placing their needs above her own. A gifted cook, she expressed her love...

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