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...
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...
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...
Beverly Rhys
Jan 27, 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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Russell "Rusty" Crocket Chester
Jan 12, 2026
Russell Crocket (Rusty) Chester, age 76, of Lakeland, GA passed away Monday afternoon January 12, 2026, at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta following declining health for many years. He was born November 25, 1949, to the late Royce Benton and Mary Russell (Twitty) Chester in Pelham, GA. Rusty graduated from Lanier County High School in 1968.
He enjoyed playing his...
Susana Charles-Sanchez
Jan 11, 2026
Susana Charles-Sanchez, 57, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on January 11, 2026. She was born on September 19, 1968, in Veracruz, Mexico, to Nicolas Charles and Lucia Sanchez.
Susana was known for her joyful spirit and her love of dancing. She had a way of taking you by the hand and pulling you onto the dance floor once she smiled at...
Alfred Martin Glasser Jr.
Jan 11, 2026
Alfred Martin Glasser Jr., age 80, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born to the late Alfred Glasser and Dorothy Glasser on November 19, 1945, in Albany, New York.
Alfred will be remembered as a devoted husband, a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, and a...
Eileen Marie Kent
Jan 11, 2026
Eileen Marie Kent- 82
Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Langdale Hospice House. She was born to the late Benjamin Beavan and Helen Beavan on September 4, 1943, in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Eileen had a deep love for her dog and devoted many years to caring for rescue animals. She also found great joy in...
Carolyn Walker
Jan 8, 2026
Carolyn Walker, age 88, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at PruittHealth–Holly Hill in Valdosta.
She was born on March 30, 1937, in Thomasville, Georgia, to the late Harvey Sumner and Esther Mae (Reddick) Sumner. Carolyn was employed for many years as a Customer Service Representative with C & S Bank, now known as Bank of America,...
