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Susan Ornella Cribbs
Aug 21, 2024
Susan Ornella Cribbs- 45 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at the Langdale Hospice House. She was born on March 10, 1979, in Trujillo, Peru to Luis Gustavo Gayoso Paredes and Susan Del Pilar Rodriguez De Gayoso. She enjoyed quiet time with her husband, spending time with her two sons and her girlfriends, shopping, traveling, and...
Kenneth Wayne Schaeffer
Aug 20, 2024
Kenneth Wayne Schaeffer – 80 Of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Born on December 3, 1943, in Washington, D.C., he was the beloved son of the late Warren Michael Schaeffer and Florence Schaeffer. Kenneth proudly served in the United States Army. Following his military service, he earned his certification as an Architectural...
Laura Smith Webb
Aug 16, 2024
Laura Smith Webb, 34, of Valdosta, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 16, 2024, following a sudden illness. Born on April 11, 1990, in Valdosta, GA, Laura was the beloved daughter of Terry Lee Smith of Valdosta and Deborah (Reaves) Rehberg of Adel, GA. Laura’s academic journey was marked by excellence and dedication. She graduated as Valedictorian from Southland Christian...
David James Tuggle
Aug 15, 2024
David James Tuggle, a long-time resident of Bristol, Tennessee recently passed away at Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast in Destin, Florida. He was born in Washington County, Virginia to William and Kittie Tuggle; he was the ninth of nine children. Followed by serving in the Navy, David worked and retired from United Telephone Company providing thirty-five years of service. He...
Vivian Carol Astles Arnold
Aug 15, 2024
Vivian Carol Astles Arnold, age 83, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Langdale Hospice House. She was born on October 9, 1940, in Nashville, Georgia to the late James C Astles and Marie (Taylor) Astles. Vivian loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Vivian was a life-long, born-again member of Victory Baptist...
Cameron "Dale" Turner Sr.
Aug 14, 2024
Cameron “Dale” Turner, Sr. -59 Of Hahira, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on September 25, 1964, in Hahira, Georgia to the late Felton Eugene Turner, Sr. and Martha Dean Turner. He was a man of many passions, finding joy in fishing, hunting, running dogs, and all things related to...
Bonnie Zane Sapp
Aug 14, 2024
Bonnie Zane Sapp, age 71 of Ray City, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at her residence. She was born on January 31, 1953, in Douglas, Georgia to the late John and Christine Plair Jones Reliford. Bonnie loved her children, she loved art, enjoyed spending time around her home, where she found a love for crocheting and drinking...
Natalie "Bonnie" Barton
Aug 13, 2024
Natalie “Bonnie” Barton- 61 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at her residence. She was born on September 18, 1962, in Madison, Florida, to the late Henry Selph and Geneva Jowers Godwin. Bonnie loved traveling the world, playing cards and above all, spending time with her family. She also had a passion for painting and...
Candice Renee Panter
Aug 12, 2024
Candice Renee Panter- 46 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024. She was born to the late Ronald Scarborough and Mary Vining. Candice loved fishing, gardening, and crafting, and was known for her creativity. She had a vibrant personality and the most beautiful smile. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Jason...
Robert L. "Bobby" Mason
Aug 12, 2024
Robert L. “Bobby” Mason – 81 Of Hahira, GA passed away Monday, August 12, 2024, at his home. He was born on September 5, 1942, in McDonough, GA to the late Simon Lamar Mason and Edna (Nail) Mason. Bob served his country proudly in the United States Army, stationed in Germany as a nuclear ordinance specialist in the 42nd Field...
Geraldine Calhoun Clark
Aug 11, 2024
Geraldine Clark- 67 Of Lakeland, Georgia passed away on Sunday August 11, 2024, at her residence. She was born on December 4, 1956, in Perry, Georgia to the late Eugene Calhoun Sr. and Minnie Lee Calhoun. She enjoyed sewing, meeting new people, and was always the life of the party. Geraldine was renowned for her radiant smile and outgoing personality....
Danny Johnson
Aug 10, 2024
Danny Johnson, age 61, of Lake Park, Georgia went home to be with the Lord his God and savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, August 10, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Danny was born to Ralph and Faye Johnson on October 13, 1962, in Winter Haven, Florida. Danny worked as an automotive body technician at Valdosta Toyota. Danny accepted the...
Jesse Lee Hatcher Jr.
Aug 7, 2024
Jesse Lee Hatcher, Jr.- 82 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at his residence. He was born on October 11, 1941, in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Jesse Lee Hatcher, Sr. and Doris Murray Hatcher. Lee proudly served his country in the United States Navy, where he was stationed aboard the...
David Allen Straker
Aug 5, 2024
David Allen Straker- 62 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away peacefully on Monday, August 5, 2024, at The Orchard at Stone Creek. He was born on January 7, 1962, in Steubenville, Ohio to the late William James Straker and Helen Marie Straker. David enjoyed watching Pittsburgh Steelers football, Oklahoma Sooners football, and attending professional wrestling matches. He loved working in his...
Lynne Susan Schmitt
Aug 5, 2024
Lynne Susan Schmitt- 79 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away peacefully on Monday, August 5, 2024, at the Fellowship Home. She was born on March 29, 1945, in Oregon to the late George Griffin Murrah and Sarita J. Murrah. Lynne loved all types of art including clay, oils, painting, zentangle, and many more. She enjoyed spending time with her family and...
Carlo Felice Sacco
Aug 2, 2024
Carlo Sacco- 70 Of Lake Park, Georgia passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, at his residence. He was born on July 7, 1954, in Calabria Italy, to the late Domenico Sacco and Filomena Vasta Sacco. Carlo was deeply committed to his restaurant, "Uncle Carlo's," in Lake Park, Georgia. His affection extended to his children, grandchildren, and pets, especially his...
John Alton Douglas
Aug 2, 2024
John Alton Douglas, age 78, of Nashville, Georgia, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 2, 1945, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to the late Franklin Brunell and Ruth Homas (Joseph) Douglas. John served his country honorably in the United States Army for over 26 years. He was...
Samuel Ake Jolly
Jul 30, 2024
Samuel Drake Jolly – 26 Of Naylor, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at his home. He was born on June 2, 1998, in Valdosta, Georgia to Steven Jolly and Samantha Booth Lounsbrough. He enjoyed cooking, mechanical work, music, playing guitar, research on numerous subjects and helping others. Survivors include his mother, Samantha Lounsbrough (John) of Naylor, Georgia;...
James Traynor Jr.
Jul 25, 2024
James Traynor Jr. – 88 of Valdosta, GA laid his earthy burdens down on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at his residence. He was born on January 21, 1936, in Fall River, MA to the late James Traynor Sr. and Marjorie Corriea. James was a retired member of the United States Air Force, where he served as a heavy equipment operator....
Bennie Allen Fender
Jul 25, 2024
Bennie Allen Fender, age 67, of Stockton, Georgia, went home to be with Jesus on July 25, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 22, 1957, in Nashville, Georgia to the late Albert and Evelyn (Guest) Fender. Mr. Bennie was a volunteer firefighter at Stockton Fire Department. He was also a deacon at...
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