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Dianne Coody
Jan 31, 2012
Dianne Coody – 64 Of Valdosta passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at her residence after a brief illness. She was born December 10, 1947 in Quitman, GA to the late William Howard Long and Elizabeth Drucella Warren Boyer. She loved to play Yahtzee, card games and playing on computer. She loved her grandchildren. Survivors Include: 3 Daughters and Sons-in-law,...
Betty Gail Mims
Jan 30, 2012
Betty Gail Mims – 68 Of Lakeland passed away about noon on Monday January 30, 2012 in Crestwood Nursing Home. She was born on December 8, 1943 in Berrien County to the late Harvey & Bernice Crosby Mims. She was a member of the Unity United Methodist Church, the Lakeland City Council and the Mayor Pro-Tem where she served every...
Mary Nell Wilson
Jan 29, 2012
Mary Nell Herring Wilson – 83 Of Ray City passed away Sunday, January 29, 2012 in South Georgia Medical Center. She was born in Lowndes County on September 17, 1928 to the late James T. & Sarah Rebecca Boone Herring. She retired from the Ray City Elementary cafeteria after 24years and was a member of Ray City United Methodist Church...
John Therman Tatum
Jan 28, 2012
John Tatum – 73 Of Statenville, GA passed away Saturday, January 28, 2012 in Winterhaven, FL at his daughters residence. He was born in Colquitt County on May 10, 1938 to the late Robert Joseph & Jessie Mae Lexworth Tatum. He was of the Church of God faith. He farmed all of his life. Mr. Tatum is survived by his...
Leo Crews Terry
Jan 27, 2012
Leo Crews Terry – 83 Of Valdosta, Ga. passed away Friday, January 27, 2012 in Crestwood Nursing Home. She was born in Brantley County, GA to the late Albert Leon & Rosa Salley Lee Crews. She was employed with Barnes Drug Store for 30 plus years. She enjoyed going to church at Westside Baptist Church where she was a member....
Billy Jack Miller
Jan 26, 2012
Billy Jack Miller – 57 Of Ray City passed away Thursday, January 26, 2012 in South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on February 10, 1954 in Albany, GA to Clara Lounette Miller and the late Jack Mazon Miller. He is survived by his, Daughters & Sons-in-law, April & Buck Pettis, Cumming, GA, Heather Miller, Nashville, GA, Ashley & Michael...
Annette Statler
Jan 24, 2012
Annette Statler - 72 Of Valdosta passed away Tuesday afternoon January 24, 2012 after a brief illness in South Georgia Medical Center. She was born June 12, 1939 in Karlsruhe, Germany. She was preceded in death by her husband, Foxy D. Statler and her father, Karl Siegel. Survivors include: 2 Daughters and Son-in-Law, Susan & Kevin McLaine, Valdosta, GA, Julie...
Dorothy Mcgill
Jan 17, 2012
Dorothy "Dot" McGill - 83 Of, Lakeland, GA passed away at her residence early Tuesday morning, January 17, 2012. She was born January 20, 1928 in Lanier County, Georgia to the late Gordon Cribbs, and Bessie Lightsey Cribbs. She was Baptist by faith and enjoyed her flowers and gardening. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alton McGill. Survivors...
Weyman Smith
Jan 15, 2012
WEYMAN SMITH – 73 Of Kathleen, GA , entered into rest Sunday, Jan.15, 2012. Mr. Smith was born June 6, 1938 in Lakeland, Georgia to the late Arthur and Lessie Smith. After graduating from Lanier County High School he went on to Georgia Tech and became a Civil Engineer, a profession that he thoroughly enjoyed. He retired from Slone Associates...
Mathaline Stith
Jan 13, 2012
Mathaline Stith – 78 Of Stockton passed away Friday, January 13, 2012 in South Georgia Medical Center. She was born on January 13, 1934 in Homerville, GA to the late Mathew Anderson & Cindy Livingston Anderson. She was affectionately known as "Nanny" or "Aunt Mathaline". She enjoyed flowers, sewing, reading and cooking for family and friends. She was a member...
Phyllis Ann Strickland
Jan 12, 2012
Phyllis Ann Strickland – 70 Of Ray City, passed away early Thursday morning, January 12, 2012 in the Smith Northview Hospital. She was born October 24, 1941 to the late Richard Amos Stevens and Phyllis Laura Louise Knopp in Columbus, Ohio. She was a Teacher with the Coffee County School System and was a member of the New Beginnings Church...
Harvey Wayne Donaldson
Jan 12, 2012
Harvey Wayne Donaldson- 69 Of Berrien County, GA, passed away Thursday morning January 12, 2012 at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was born February 19, 1942 in LaGrange, Georgia to the late Henry Gladden and Annie Ruth Pointer Donaldson. He served in the United States Army. He retired from Amoco Fabrics and Fibers in 2004 after 22 years...
Richard Wade Barnes
Jan 11, 2012
Richard W. Barnes – 59 Of Morven passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2012 in Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare. He was born on September 14, 1952 in Brooks County, GA to the late Harry Grady & Sarah Sally Pike Barnes. He is preceded in death by his wife, Elaine Barnes and a brother, Harry Barnes. Mr. Barnes is survived by his Mother,...
Norma Jean Porter
Jan 11, 2012
Norma Jean Porter – 76 Of Valdosta passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at the Heritage House Nursing Home. She was born on June 12, 1935 in Lowndes County to the late Julius Cam & Jewel May Courson McLeod. She was of the Church of Christ faith. Mrs. Porter enjoyed spending time with her family, friends, pets and traveling. She...
Carolyn Virginia O'Brien
Jan 10, 2012
Carolyn Virginia O'Brien - 69 Of Lakeland, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2012 in the Lakeland Villa. She was born August 16, 1942 to the late James and Margaret Vaughn Royals in Lanier County, Georgia. She was a beautician and a member of the Little Block Holiness Church in Ray City, Georgia. Along with her parents, she is preceded in...
Helen Nichols Holton
Jan 6, 2012
Helen Nichols Holton – 79 Of Valdosta passed away Friday, January 6, 2012 in South Georgia Medical Center. She was born on March 10, 1932 in Valdosta to the late Perry & Eldon Daily Nichols. She loved her family and her dog Ginger. She was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Holton is preceded in death by her husband, Earl Holton....
Sarah L. Langford
Jan 6, 2012
Sarah L. Langford – 91 Of Nashville, GA passed away Friday evening January 6, 2012 in the Berrien Nursing Center in Nashville after a lengthy illness. She was born August 8, 1920 in Crisp Co. GA to the late Aulie and Myrtle Swindle Luke. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Nashville, GA Survivors: Step-Sons and Daughters-in-Law...
Retired Msgt Charles Gibbs, Sr.
Jan 4, 2012
Retired MSgt. Charles Gibbs, Sr. – 80 Of Ray City passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2012 in South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on December 13, 1931 in Coolville, OH to the late Harry Albert & Freda Rae Owens Gibbs. Mr. Gibbs was affiliated with New Bethel Baptist Church. He served in the United States Air Force for more...
Billy E. Buckley
Jan 2, 2012
Billy E. "Gene" Buckley – 65 Of Valdosta passed away Monday, January 02, 2012 in South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on July 11, 1946 in Statesboro, GA to the late Raymond & Juanita Cowart Buckley. Mr. Buckley owned and operated Whitewater Construction. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Sonja Buckley. He is...
Samuel William Keen
Dec 27, 2011
Samuel William "Country Hippy" Keen – 61 Of Valdosta passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at his residence. He was born on May 11, 1950 in Cherry Lake, FL to the late James Ernest & Ola Mae Reagan Keen. He worked as a truck driver for over 42 years. He loved fishing, riding motorcycles, camping and riding in his boat....
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