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Kenneth "Ken" Thompson Jr.
Nov 23, 2024
Kenneth “Ken” Thompson Jr.-65 of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024. He was born on October 29, 1959, in Augusta, Georgia, to the late Jackie H Thompson and Sarah Dean Thompson Starzer of Dadeville, AL. He was a kind and thoughtful individual, deeply committed to making a positive impact on the lives of others. With years of...
William David Devane
Nov 22, 2024
William David Devane – 46 Of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024. Born on May 26, 1978, in Tallahassee, Florida, he was the son of Raymond Donald Devane and the late Blonza Jo Anderson Devane. David was a hardworking man with many talents and a deep sense of dedication to his work. He found great satisfaction in...
Bobby Dan Tomlinson Jr.
Nov 21, 2024
Bobby Dan Tomlinson, Jr., 65, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 21, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at his home. Born on October 7, 1959, in Columbus, Georgia, to Margaret June Tomlinson and the late Bobby Dan Tomlinson, Sr., Bobby Dan lived a life full of passion and devotion to the things he loved most. An...
Linda Rachel Most
Nov 19, 2024
Linda Most- 68 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at the Langdale Hospice House. She was born to Shirley Most and the late David Sidney Most on July 9, 1956, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Linda was a full professor at Valdosta State University’s Department of Library and Information Studies. Linda was a passionate advocate for birds and...
Bradley "Brad" Bettencourt
Nov 14, 2024
Bradley “Brad” Bettencourt- 81 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at The Orchard. He was born to the late Helen Colbert Louis and Bradley Eugene Bettencourt on June 10, 1943, in Oakland, California. Brad was an adventurous spirit with a wide range of interests and a passion for the outdoors. Although he worked as a helicopter...
Patricia Ann Tomlinson
Nov 13, 2024
Patricia Ann Tomlinson, age 72, of Echols County, Georgia, passed away on November 13, 2024, at the Canopy at Azalea Grove. She was born in Live Oak, Florida, to the late William Candler Tomlinson, Jr. and Lula Bell (Nichols) Tomlinson. She began her teaching career at a young age, teaching at over 20 schools across the country. She was affectionately...
William "Mike" Seago
Nov 12, 2024
William “Mike” Seago- 73 Of Hahira, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at his residence. He was born to the late Wilbur Seago and Mary Pearl Seago on November 8, 1951, in Valdosta, Georgia. Mike’s love for his family was unmatched—his devotion to them was unwavering, a bond that ran deeper than anything else. He was affectionately known...
Michael Kevin Cooper
Nov 11, 2024
Michael Kevin Cooper- 57 Of Ray City, Georgia passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024, at his residence in Boston, Georgia. He was born to the late Johnny Cooper and Ruby Bristol Cooper on August 29, 1967, in Hahira, Georgia. He enjoyed racing, fishing, and was an avid Georgia Bulldogs fan. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death...
Eun Joo Colleen
Nov 11, 2024
Eun Joo Lee Colleen – 76 Of Hahira, Georgia, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 18, 1947, in Seoul, South Korea, Eun Joo was the beloved daughter of the late Kang Jin Lee and Pong Duk Choi. Eun Joo was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and cherished friend...
Byron Jerry Clanton
Nov 11, 2024
Byron Jerry Clanton, age 72, of Orlando, Florida passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024. Jerry loved music! From his early teen-age days in Orlando and being a vocalist and playing harmonica in various local bands, right up to recently being on a CD with some of those lifelong musician friends. His voice will live on through that! He loved...
David Lee Lightsey
Nov 10, 2024
David Lee Lightsey - 64 Of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 10, 2024. He was born on February 15, 1960, in Lakeland, Georgia, to the late Homer Lee Lightsey and Annie Laura Register Lightsey. David proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for eight years, where he worked as an intelligence operations...
Sterling "Jack" Nichols Jr.
Nov 10, 2024
Sterling “Jack” Nichols Jr.- 77 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born to the late Sterling Jackson Nichols and Ruth Ann (Crabtree) Nichols on September 12, 1947, in DeLand, Florida. Jack was a devoted husband, beloved father, and a grandfather whose love knew no bounds. He had a heart...
Retired Major Usmc Bernard Kenton Severin
Nov 9, 2024
Retired Major USMC Bernard Kenton Severin, 87 Of Hahira, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the Fellowship Home at Brookside. He was born on November 14, 1936, in Los Angeles, California, to the late Bernard Severin and Mae Meyer Severin. Major Severin proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps for 26 years, retiring...
Marilyn B. Ellis
Nov 7, 2024
Marilyn Beecher Ellis- 85 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at her residence. She was born to the late Harvey and Opal Irene Beecher on December 4, 1938, in Graham, Georgia. She was a lifelong member of Central Avenue Church of Christ. She enjoyed spending time with her church family. Along with her parents, she is...
Richard Earl Bass
Nov 5, 2024
Richard "Ricky" Earl Bass – 70 Of Statenville, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on August 17, 1954, in Valdosta, Georgia, to the late James Earl Bass and Lillian (Deloach) Barfield. Ricky dedicated many years of service as a mechanic at Valdosta State University, where he was well-respected for his...
Michael Henry Garner Sr.
Nov 4, 2024
Michael Henry Garner, Sr., age 79, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 4, 2024, at Presbyterian Home in Quitman, Georgia. Born on February 23, 1945, in Camden, Arkansas, to the late Homer Henry and Dorothy Lurline (Greening) Garner, Michael was a passionate reader, teacher, and history enthusiast. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially playing tennis and golf,...
Samantha Lynn Clark
Nov 3, 2024
Samantha Lynn Clark – 24, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away tragically on Sunday morning, November 3, 2024, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born on October 25, 2000, in Valdosta, Georgia, to Jack Allen Clark, Jr. and Patricia Ann (Scott) Clark. Samantha was a bright and joyful soul with a love for the simple things in life....
Tiffany Marie Wallace
Nov 2, 2024
Tiffany Wallace- 35 Of Valdosta, Georgia lost her battle to cancer on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Piedmont Healthcare in Macon, Georgia. She was born to Chris Long and Marie Louise Fitch on January 30, 1989, in Goshen, Ohio. A devoted wife and mother, she cherished every moment spent with her husband and their two children. Tiffany had a passion...
Thomas "Tom" Armes Sr.
Nov 2, 2024
Thomas “Tom” Armes, Sr., 64, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away at his residence on Saturday, November 2, 2024. He was born to the late Thomas Estill Armes, Jr. and Roberta Louise (Madden) Neighbors, on May 28, 1960, in Vincennes, Indiana. Tom cherished every moment with his grandchildren, whether he was fishing by the ponds, cheering on his grandsons at their...
Charles William Peace
Nov 1, 2024
Charles William Peace, 43, of Hahira, Georgia, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024. He was born in Valdosta, Georgia, on March 19, 1981 to Charles and Louise Peace. Charlie graduated from Lowndes High School in 1999 and went on to pursue higher education at Thomas University, Valdosta State University, and Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, where he studied Clinical Laboratory...
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