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...
Susie Mae Spradlin
Jul 23, 2024
Susie Mae Chaney Spradlin, 88 of Valdosta, Georgia passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family on July 23, 2024. She was born on August 17, 1935, in a castle, during a violent storm in Manatee County, Florida to the late Robert Chaney and Rebecca Whorley Chaney. Susie was a devoted wife, mother and servant of her church....
Martha Sue Brown-Gay
Jul 20, 2024
Martha Sue Brown-Gay, age 73, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at her residence. She was born on January 14, 1951, to the late William Jack Brown and Katie Louise Brown. Martha loved playing bingo, drinking coffee, shopping, and most of all loved her children. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by...
Thomas Wayne Taylor Jr.
Jul 18, 2024
Thomas Wayne Taylor, Jr., age 57, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on July 18, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 10, 1967, in Valdosta, Georgia to the late Thomas Wayne Taylor, Sr. and Elizabeth Ann (Middlebrooks) Taylor. He was a hunter and fisherman who loved spending time with his children and grandchildren....
Betty Martinez
Jul 13, 2024
Betty Sue Norsworthy Martinez- 82 of Echols County, Georgia passed away at her residence on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Betty was born November 26, 1941, in Stockton, Georgia to the late William Eugene and Mary Sue (Cowart) Norsworthy. Betty worked at Valdosta State University in the Registers office. Betty enjoyed gardening, cooking, watching cooking shows and traveling to the mountains....
Homer Butler
Jul 12, 2024
Homer “Poppy” Butler- 84 Of Lake Park, Georgia passed away at his residence Friday, July 12, 2024. Homer was born June 15, 1940, to the late George Clifton Butler and Lena Mae Aultman Butler in Andalusia, Alabama. Homer was a professional bondsman for 50 years plus. Someone once said, “it’s better to know him and not need him, than to...
James Alexander "Jim" Waters
Jul 10, 2024
James “Jim” Alexander Waters, age 67, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on July 10, 2024. He was born on November 12, 1956, in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late Mary Waters. Jim dedicated his career to helping others as an insurance agent, employed by Eversure Benefit Group and Prudential Insurance. His exceptional sales skills and genuine concern for his clients earned...
Voleta "Granny" Spells
Jul 10, 2024
Voleta "Granny" Spells – 86, of Valdosta, GA, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at her residence, surrounded by her beloved family and friends. She was born on February 19, 1938, in Valdosta, GA, to the late Jesse and Lessie (Farmer) Parker. Voleta dedicated 25 years of her life to Levis Strauss before retiring. In her retirement, she...
Sarah Elizabeth Shaw
Jul 9, 2024
Sarah Elizabeth Shaw, 85, of Valdosta, Georgia, peacefully passed away on July 9, 2024, at South Georgia Medical Center, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on February 1, 1939, to the late Robert C. Tyson and Lula B. Tyson. Sarah faithfully served for over 70 years at Northside Baptist Church. She loved the ladies in her Sunday school class...
Roger Phillip Eason
Jul 8, 2024
Roger Phillip Eason 78 years, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024, at his home in Valdosta. He was born in Valdosta, GA on April 11, 1946, to the late S. W. and Eugenia (Martini) Eason. He is proceeded in death by his parents and a brother, Doug Eason. He is survived by his daughter, Christy Eason Vaccaro of Hammond,...
Thomas Mitchell Folsom Sr.
Jul 4, 2024
Thomas “Tommy” Mitchell Folsom, Sr., age 71, of Hahira, Georgia passed away on July 4, 2024, at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on July 6, 1952, in Valdosta, Georgia to the late Kelcey “K. E.” Folsom and Gladys Sellers Folsom. Tommy worked for Lowndes County Board of Education for 36 years, where he retired as the transportation director....
Marion Jo Goodson Taylor Stephenson
Jul 4, 2024
Marion Jo Goodson Taylor Stephenson, 89, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at her home. She was born on February 28,1935, in Valdosta. Her parents were the late Sam Dean Goodson, Sr. and Ethel Viola Jacobs Goodson. She was a lifelong resident of Lowndes County. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She graduated...
Charles Plem Vaughn
Jul 4, 2024
Charles Plem Vaughn age 87 Of Lakeland, Georgia passed away at his residence on Thursday, July 4, 2024. He was born June 3, 1937 in Ray City, Georgia to the late Horace Hodge Vaughn Sr. and Lula Rogers Vaughn. Charles served our country for 20 years and 23 days in the United States Air Force. While in the Air Force...
Nita Ann Luke
Jun 29, 2024
Nita Ann Luke – 52 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at her residence. She was born on October 2, 1971 in Hahira, Georgia to the late James Ray and Shirley Ann (Greene) Ray. She enjoyed fishing, camping and butterflies. She was very talented with arts and crafts and made many different wreaths. Along with her...
Dale Robert Wise
Jun 29, 2024
Dale Robert Wise, 70 of Lake Park, GA passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Dale was born in August 1953 in Bath, NY to the late Victor and Beatrice Wise. He has previously resided in Denver, NC, Palm Harbor, FL, Newnan, GA, Garland, TX, Orlando, FL, and Tavares, FL. Along with...
Ruth Elizabeth Apperson
Jun 28, 2024
Ruth Elizabeth Apperson “Nona” - 62 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on June 28, 2024, at her residence. She was born on August 31, 1961, in Tampa, Florida to Betty Mullins. She married the love of her life in 2007, Donald Apperson, and they began their lives together. She loved her children and adored her grandchildren. Most of all she...
Brandon Wayne Delk
Jun 26, 2024
Brandon Wayne Delk-26 It is with great sadness that we announce our brother, Brandon Wayne Delk’s passing, who left us on June 24, 2024. He was tragically taken at the age of 26. Brandon as he was fondly called by his friends and family was born August 25, 1997, to his parents Wayne Delk and Lisa Harris in Valdosta, Georgia....
Major William Meredith Brown
Jun 26, 2024
Major William Meredith (Bill) Brown (U.S. Air Force, Retired), veteran of the Vietnam War and Valdosta business man, has died at the age of 91, after a rich life, filled with love, luck, and adventure. Bill was born October 6, 1932, in Washburn, Illinois to Charles and Margaret Brown. His family relocated in the 1950s to Sanford, Florida, where attended...
Maria Idelta Burkett
Jun 26, 2024
Maria Idelta Ataide Burkett- 78 of Willacoochee, Georgia passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Coffee County Medical Center from a sudden illness. Maria was born April 9, 1945 in Graciosa Azores Portugal to the late Ermelindo Ataide and Alicia Espinola Ataide. She was a housewife for most of her life. She loved spending time with her family. Maria loved...
John "Johnny" Rayford Stanfield
Jun 25, 2024
John "Johnny” Rayford Stanfield (61), of Lakeland, passed away on June 25, 2024 at his residence. He was born on February 13, 1963 in Portsmouth, Virginia. He was a loving father and grandfather. In his professional life, he was the proud owner of JS Drywall, and many referred to him as "the best in the business". Johnny enjoyed building hot...
