OBITUARIES
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Colan C. Beverly
Jul 20, 2017
Colan C. Beverly, 64 Of Lake Park, GA passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017 at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was born December 15, 1952 in Valdosta, GA to the late George Beverly and Evelyn (James) Beverly. Mr. Beverly was an avid golfer and musician. He was a retired truck driver. Along with his parents he was preceded...
Billy Anderson
Jul 20, 2017
Billy Anderson, Sr. – 91 of Lakeland, GA passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Holly Hill Nursing Home in Valdosta, GA. He was born on April 5, 1926 in Stockton, GA to the late Sylvester & Lottie (Beckum) Anderson. He served his country for over 33 years in the United States Army. While in the service, he served...
Joe Ed Griner
Jul 19, 2017
Joe Ed Griner – 82 Of Stockton, GA passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at his home. He was born on June 17, 1935 in Nashville, GA to the late John Wesley and Ethel Joiner Griner. He served for over 44 years in the United States Army and National Guard having spent most of his time in the National Guard...
Jeanette Sirmans
Jul 15, 2017
Jeanette Sirmans - 78 Of Ray City passed away July 15, 2017 in Archbold Medical Center in Thomasville, GA after a brief illness. She was born on May 8, 1939 to the late Shelton J. & Armittie (Lancaster) Skinner. She was Holiness by faith. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Junior Sirmans, daughter, Cynthia...
Dewey "Sonny" Booth Jr.
Jul 14, 2017
Dewey “Sonny” Booth, Jr. – 65 Of Valdosta went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 14, 2017 at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was born in Lake Park, GA on March 16, 1952 to the late Dewey H. & Ruth M. (Terrell) Booth, Sr. Sonny worked as a self-employed painter. He was a member of Victory...
William H. Altman
Jul 13, 2017
William H. Altman – 78 Of Valdosta, GA passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on April 8, 1939 in McAplin, FL to Lazarus & Bessie (Bryant) Altman. He retired from the United States Army after over 20 years of service. He went on 2 tours in Vietnam. He also retired from...
Dale Young
Jul 8, 2017
Dale Young – 59 Of Hahira, GA passed away on July 8, 2017 at Regency Hospital in Macon, GA. He was born on July 4, 1958 in Warrensburg, MO to Lowell A. and Maryann (Handlovic) Young. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed making people laugh. He was a big guy but with a bigger heart. He was...
T. A. Forte Jr.
Jul 7, 2017
Thomas Alton Forte, Jr (June). – 89 Of Valdosta, GA passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017 at Pruitt Health – Crestwood Nursing Home in Valdosta, GA. He was born on November 5, 1927 in Hahira, GA to the late Thomas Alton Forte, Sr and Minion (Hendry) Forte. He was a member of the graduating class of Hahira High School...
Janet Sue Harrell
Jul 6, 2017
Janet Sue Harrell – 73 Of Lakeland, GA passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017 at her home. She was born on July 5, 1944 in Benicia, CA to the late Byron C. Frankenfield and Hazel Irene Cox. She was a mom and housewife for many years and was a member of the Cooking Club of America. Along with her parents...
Melba Ruth Boyd
Jul 4, 2017
Melba Ruth Boyd, 85, Of Sylvester, GA passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2017 at Pruitt Health of Sylvester. She was born on February 27, 1932 in Nashville, GA to the late John and Alice Brooks Moore. She had a love for animals, especially dogs and cats. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Mitchell David...
Rebecca Emily Kennedy
Jul 2, 2017
Rebecca Emily Kennedy – 63 Of Valdosta, GA was suddenly called home to be with the Lord after a lengthy illness on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at Shand’s Hospital in Gainesville, FL. She was born on January 7, 1954 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Kenneth and Francis Herring Moore. Tommy and Rebecca were married on September 5, 1972 in...
Margaret Frances Lankford
Jun 30, 2017
Margaret Frances Lankford – 95 in the quiet hours, the Dear Heavenly Father reached down and said “Come Margaret, let’s go home where you can rest.” She slipped away on June 30, 2017 to go to her heavenly home. She was born June 16, 1922, in Aberdeen, MS, to the late Tisdale and Lucille Jones. Ms. Lankford was the very...
Elven Howling
Jun 28, 2017
Elven Howling unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 during a cross country trip with his wife Shirley. He would have celebrated his 85th birthday on September 24th. This was the last on his bucket list and he was so excited to get on the road. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy & Mary Lou Crecy...
John W. Bollman
Jun 26, 2017
John W. Bollman – 93, beloved husband of Debbie passed away Monday, June 26, 2017 at South Georgia Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was born on April 24, 1924 in Dayton, OH to the late John W. & Helen (Hohl) Bollman. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. He was a United States Army...
Amber Leann Peters
Jun 25, 2017
Amber Leann Peters - 37 Of Valdosta passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017 at her residence. She was born on August 22 1979 in Hahira, GA to Jimmy Dean Peters and Sandy Wynn Jewell. Amber enjoyed spending time with her children and attended Ministry Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her grandfathers, Jay Harrell and Harry Edward Peters,...
George T. Sutton
Jun 24, 2017
George T. Sutton – 80 Of Valdosta, GA passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at his home. He was born on February 11, 1937 in Valdosta, GA to the late O.B. & Lucille (Wright) Sutton. He worked as a security guard at the Valdosta State Prison and attended the City of Praise Church in Remerton. George loved dogs and...
William Joseph "Joe" Reaves
Jun 24, 2017
William Joseph “Joe” Reaves, 79, Of Valdosta passed away Saturday June 24, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 1, 1937 in Madison, FL to the late Silas Elijah and Louelle (Coppage) Reaves. Mr. Reaves retired from the United States Air Force after 20 years of honorable service and he was an active member...
Vandle Starling
Jun 21, 2017
Vandle Starling – 79 Of Valdosta, GA passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at his home after a short illness. He was born on November 2, 1937 in Lakeland, GA to Dave and Georgia (Noles) Starling. He served his country in the United States Air Force and was a sales manager for Pipkin Motors for 35 years. He enjoyed...
James "J.B." Bennett
Jun 20, 2017
James Bailey “J.B.” Bennett – 79 Of Valdosta, GA passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at his residence. He was born on May 1, 1938 in Adel, GA to the late Carlton and Fannie Lee (Raper) Bennett. He worked as Heavy Equipment Operator for Wainer’s Construction Company, Shiloh Farms, Brooks Welding, Copeland Construction, and Cowart Construction. Along with his parents...
Jimmy Leland Covington
Jun 19, 2017
Jimmy Leland Covington – 62 Of Clyattville, GA passed away Monday, June 19, 2017 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on August 27, 1954 in Clyattville, GA to the late Johnny Leland Covington and Clara Mae White. He worked as a painter for many years. He was a joking, loving, and hard working person that everyone loved to...
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