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Charlie Edward Wiggins, Iii

Charlie Edward Wiggins, Iii

Dec 23, 2009

Charlie Edward Wiggins III -57 Of Naylor, GA passed away on Wednesday December 23, 2009 in South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, GA after a sudden illness. “Charlie Boy” as hew was fondly referred to by family and friends was born December 30, 1951 to the late Charlie and Faye Wiggins. He was a beloved son, big brother, uncle, and...

Jeanette Southall

Jeanette Southall

Dec 21, 2009

Jeanette Southall - 85 Of Valdosta passed away Monday, December 21, 2009 in South Georgia Medical Center.. She was born in Berrien County on June 2, 1924 to the late Joseph & Alice Lewis Mathis. She was a resident of Lakehaven Nursing Home in Valdosta and had lived in Berrien County and Lowndes County all of her life. She was...

Jane Westberry Stephens

Jane Westberry Stephens

Dec 21, 2009

Jane Westberry Stephens – 56 Of Stockton, passed away Monday evening, December 21, 2009 in Smith Northview Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was born September 29, 1953 in Lowndes County, Georgia to Johnnie and Bobbie Kate Johnson Westberry. Jane loved her nieces, nephews and her dogs. She is Baptist by Faith. She is preceded in death by her father,...

Dorothy Edna Torbush

Dorothy Edna Torbush

Dec 18, 2009

Dorothy Andrews Torbush – 83 Of Lakeland, passed away December 18, 2009 at her residence following a short illness. She was born on October 11, 1926 in Fulton County, GA to the late William Marion Andrews and Ella Dailey Andrews. She worked as a printing binder for 44 years, and loved bingo and square dancing. She was of the Baptist...

Roy A. Sumner

Roy A. Sumner

Dec 18, 2009

Roy A. Sumner, 71, of Valdosta, GA passed away early Friday evening December 18, 2009 at his residence after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born August 31, 1938 in Lowndes Co. GA to the late Herman and Ted Elizabeth Griffin Sumner. He owned and operated Zant's Flower Shop since 1966, was a Funeral Director at heart operating Sumner...

Grace Corbitt

Grace Corbitt

Dec 18, 2009

Of Lakeland, passed away Friday, December 18, 2009 at Louis Smith Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was born September 6, 1929 in Pierce County, Georgia to the late Riley and Jannie Olivia Tillman Durrance. She was a housewife and Holiness by Faith. She is preceded in death by her husband, Henry Taylor, daughter, Lisa Margaret Munez, 9 sisters...

Mary Kathryn Baker

Mary Kathryn Baker

Dec 17, 2009

Mary Kathryn "Kathy" Baker, 57, died December 17, 2009 at South Georgia Medical Center following a short illness. She was born Feb. 21, 1952 in Columbus, GA to Jessie Arnold and Mary Elizabeth Gray Arnold. She had lived in Valdosta most of her life and was a homemaker. In accordance with her wishes, Ms. Baker will be cremated and no...

Benny Gene Fender

Benny Gene Fender

Dec 17, 2009

Of Ray City, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2009 at his residence after a brief illness. He was born in Clinch County, GA to the late Dave Riley and Nancy Elizabeth Gilyard Fender. He worked for the Berrien County Road Department for 17 years. Survivors include: Sister & Brother-In-Law Jessie & Ronald Skinner Ray City, GA Brother & Sister-in-Law Roy...

Clarise Foreman Workman

Clarise Foreman Workman

Dec 12, 2009

Clarise Foreman Workman – 59 of Moultrie, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2009 at Langdale Hospice House. She was born on August 7, 1950 in Liberty County, Texas to Joseph Edwin and Mary Agnes Brown Foreman. She had been a preschool teacher in Conroe, TX and was Baptist by faith. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Stacy Workman....

Kathryn Loretta Cox

Kathryn Loretta Cox

Dec 12, 2009

Of Lakeland passed away Saturday December 12, 2009 morning in Langdale Hospice House in Valdosta after a lengthy illness. She was born October 13, 1921 in Lanier County to the late Love Whitfield and Rosa Lee Carter Jackson. She was preceded in death by her husband William L. Bill Cox, and her son Captain Donald Cox with the Valdosta Police...

Douglas Ray Heard, Sr.

Douglas Ray Heard, Sr.

Dec 9, 2009

Of Lakeland, passed away at his home Wednesday, December 09, 2009 after a lengthy illness. He was born July 22, 1933 in Livingston, TN to the late Clyde and Earnest Jones Heard. He was retired from the United States Air Force. He was a faithful member of Southside Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He is preceded in...

Mary R. Rau

Mary R. Rau

Dec 6, 2009

Mary R. Rau – 75 Of Valdosta passed away Sunday, December 06, 2009 at her residence after a lengthy illness. She was born May 8, 1934 in Atkinson County, GA to the late Joe Ed & Sallie Mae Mercer Giddens. She lived and worked as a waitress in the Albany, GA area for about 45 years before moving to Valdosta...

Marvin Ernest Tullis, Sr.

Marvin Ernest Tullis, Sr.

Dec 4, 2009

Marvin E. Tullis, Sr. – 83 Of Hahira passed away Friday, December 4, 2009 at his residence. He was born February 1, 1926 in Florida. He retired from Owens-Illinois after 34 years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a member of Christ’s Fellowship Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Faye Tullis, and...

Lenora Jenkins

Lenora Jenkins

Nov 30, 2009

Lenora Jenkins – 74 Of Nashville, Georgia passed away Monday evening, November 30, 2009 in Tift Regional Hospital. She was born March 9, 1935 in Berrien County, Georgia to the late John and Leatie Sirmans. She is survived by her loving husband upon entering into the great hands of God and is Baptist by Faith. Awaiting her at the Pearly...

James Shelton Harpe

James Shelton Harpe

Nov 28, 2009

James S. Harpe – 67 Of Ray City, GA passed away Saturday night, November 28, 2009 at South Georgia Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was born in Berrien County, Georgia to the late Russell B., Sr. & Aline Brantley Harpe. He was a devoted husband and father who loved his girls and spending time with his family. He...

Edward Gurdine Stanley

Edward Gurdine Stanley

Nov 27, 2009

Edward Gurdine “Lawnmower Man” Stanley – 69 Of Valdosta passed away Thursday, November 26, 2009 at South Georgia Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born on June 25, 1940 in Blount County, AL to the late Earby and Annie Mae Morgan Stanley. The most special gift was that he shared his love for his family and his love...

Nell Haney Wells

Nell Haney Wells

Nov 25, 2009

Nell Haney Glass Wells – 73 Of Valdosta passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2009 in South Georgia Medical Center. She was born in Colquitt County, GA on April 16, 1936 to the late Bonnie McCoy & Laura Norris Glass. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlton Wells and a brother, Darrell Glass. Survivors include:Son, Ken Gallagher, Valdosta, GA,...

Billie Verne Hadaway Long

Billie Verne Hadaway Long

Nov 25, 2009

Billie Verne Hadaway Long – 78 Of Valdosta passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at her residence. She was born in Sulphur Springs, Texas on January 2, 1931 to the late Momon Roy & Irene House Hadaway. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Leonard Long and brothers, Richard Hadaway and Don Hadaway. Survivors include:Daughters, Julie LaBree, Valdosta,...

Lois Manley

Lois Manley

Nov 23, 2009

Lois Manley – 63 Of Valdosta passed away Monday, November 23, 2009 in Smith Northview Hospital after a brief illness. She was born on April 18, 1946 in Cochran, GA to the late Myrick C & Mamie Elizabeth Padgett Crosby. Mrs. Manley was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her son, Sgt. Ronnie L. Shelley, Sr....

Ruby Keller Belle

Ruby Keller Belle

Nov 21, 2009

Ruby Keller Belle, 83, of Valdosta, GA passed away Saturday, November 21, 2009 at Langdale Place. She was born on October 16, 1926 in Erie County, OH to the late Earnest Earl Keller and Clara Christine Will Keller. The widow of the late William Paul Belle, she had lived in Tampa, FL most of her life before moving to Valdosta...

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