Donald Stephens Herring
Nov 13, 2025
Donald “Donny” Stephens Herring, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home on November 14, 2025.
Born on April 3rd in Valdosta, Donny was the beloved son of James F. Herring, Sr. and Bernice Webb Herring. Donny displayed a boundless curiosity about the world and an energy that never seemed to fade. His childhood was shaped by hard work and...
Glenda Gail Johnson
Nov 12, 2025
Glenda Gail Johnson, age 64, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. She was born on October 7, 1961 in Lagrange, GA to parents, Gerald Williams and Barbara Fay Noles.
Glenda was a dedicated homemaker, taking care of everyone around her.
She is preceded in death by her parents, brother and great granddaughter.
She is survived by her husband,...
Ronnie Lee Bennett
Nov 12, 2025
Ronnie Lee Bennett, 83, of Stockton, Georgia, passed away at his home on November 12, 2025. He was born on April 25, 1942, in Stockton to the late Major Lee Bennett and Gladys Edith (Brogdon) Bennett. Ronnie was a proud graduate of Lanier County High School, Class of 1960, where he earned the distinction of being the school’s first Star...
Rowan Sirmans
Nov 12, 2025
Rowan Sirmans, 81, of Pearson, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Born on April 20, 1944, in Nashville, Georgia, he was the son of the late June Henry Sirmans and Bessie Evelyn Sirmans.
Rowan proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, where he demonstrated the same dedication and integrity that would guide...
Michael Keith Cartwright
Nov 11, 2025
In Loving Memory of Michael Keith Cartwright
Michael Keith Cartwright, aged 69, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025 in Valdosta, Georgia. He was born on August 28, 1956 to the late Frank and Bernice Cartwright. He was a beloved brother, uncle, and friend who will be remembered for loving his Lord and Savior and being a prayer Intercessor for others...
Paul Raymond Sherman
Nov 11, 2025
Paul Raymond Sherman, age 74, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed peacefully on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. He was born on May 6, 1951, in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania to late parents William Goddard Sherman and Sarah Kramer Sherman.
Paul served seven years in the United States Navy- showcasing his love and dedication to his country. He worked for LL Bean as a salesman for...
Prenesha Mariah Holmes
Nov 7, 2025
Prenesha Mariah Holmes was born on June 17, 2003, in Fort Myers, Florida, to the late Taffy Harrison and Prentiss Holmes, both of whom preceded her in death. She grew up in Fort Myers with her siblings and attended Fort Myers Middle School and Cypress Lake High School. Prenesha later enrolled at FSW to pursue a career in nursing. Legacy...
Claire Strickland
Nov 6, 2025
Eleanor Claire Strickland
Eleanor Claire Strickland, 65, of Valdosta, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at South Georgia Medical Center.
Born in Valdosta, Georgia, on July 14, 1960, to the late Allan Julian Strickland III, and Jean Jordan Melton, Claire grew up beneath the soft Georgia sun — a hometown girl through and through. She attended Valdosta High...
Richard Michael Green
Nov 6, 2025
Richard Michael Green, age 82, of Hahira, Georgia passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at The Canopy of Azalea Grove. He was born on July 3, 1943, to the late Walter Green and Marian Bradley Green.
Richard served proudly as a Naval Aviator. He was an active member of the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), and the...
Walton "Walt" Lewis McGhin
Nov 3, 2025
A celebration of life service to honor Walton “Walt” Lewis McGhin, age 79, of Valdosta, GA, will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Valdosta Elks Lodge, 2309 US-84, Valdosta, GA 31601. The family will have a private family interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Cairo, GA. Mr. McGhin passed away peacefully at his home on...
Richard Floyd Rigby
Nov 2, 2025
Richard Floyd Rigby, 87, of Lake Park, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on July 23, 1938, in Miami, Florida, to the late Ralph Augustus Rigby and Maxine Snabely Rigby.
Richard proudly served his country in the United States Army, where he dedicated 21 years of service and retired with...
Barbara Pierce Murray
Nov 2, 2025
Barbara Pierce Murray, 81, of Lakeland, GA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Lakeland Villa. She was born on May 31, 1944, in Homerville, Georgia, to the late R.M. Pierce and Maggie Bass Pierce.
Barbara spent many years working in accounting with International Paper, where she was known for her dedication and attention to detail. Outside of work,...
Curtis Lamar Harnage
Oct 31, 2025
Curtis Lamar Harnage, 61, of Lakeland, GA passed away on October 31st, 2025. Born on June 6 1964, in Adel, Georgia. Curtis was the beloved son of Ira Harnage and Christine Bennett.
Curtis will be remembered as a calm and loving soul who was always willing to help anyone in need. He had a gentle heart and a giving spirit that...
David Carroll Marlowe
Oct 29, 2025
David Carroll Marlowe, age 65, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. He was born on October 31, 1959, in Tallahassee, Florida to late parents, Betty Ruth McKenzie Marlowe and Woodson Riley Marlowe.
He honorably served in the United States Army for three years as a proud member of the 554th...
Jarred Shane Woodruff
Oct 28, 2025
Jarred Shane Woodruff was born in Valdosta, Georgia, June 3, 1994, and died in Augusta, Georgia, at East Central Regional Hospital on October 28, 2025. He was blessed to grow up in a large, multi-generational family of grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins with whom he enjoyed many gatherings through the years. There were road trips, annual snow skiing vacations, and...
Sandra Hunter
Oct 28, 2025
Sandra Hunter, 78, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Langdale Hospice House. She was born on November 23, 1946, in York, Pennsylvania, to the late Eugene Elsworth Strausbaugh and Geraldine Shive Strausbaugh.
She enjoyed shopping, being lovingly spoiled by her daughter, Christine and keeping up with everything happening around her—she never missed a thing. Her...
Geneva Ann Lynn Davis
Oct 28, 2025
Geneva Ann Lynn Davis of Ray City, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. She was born on March 31, 1944, in Patterson, GA to late parents, John O’Quin Lynn and Sara Sheba Lynn Lee.
She was a devoted homemaker who poured her heart into caring for her family. She found joy in simple, meaningful things- crocheting, knitting, and...
Thurmond Carlton Jackson
Oct 27, 2025
Thurmond Carlton Jackson of Valdosta, Georgia died on October 27, 2025, after an extended illness. He was the son of Lloyd and Louell Jackson. He was born on April 7, 1937.
He is survived by his 4 children, Renee, Wade, Trent and Mark and his siblings, Silvia Starling, Rocky Jackson and Kim Culpepper.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his...
Frederick Dixon
Oct 26, 2025
Frederick “Fred” Wade Dixon passed away at the age of 67 in Valdosta, GA on October 26, 2025. Fred was born on May 28, 1958, in Del Rio, Texas, and grew up in Jacksonville, FL. He later moved to Leesburg, GA and graduated from Lee County High School in 1976. He remained in Albany for many years where his children...
Ernestine Claudette Hooker
Oct 23, 2025
Ernestine Claudette Hooker, age 82, of Hahira, Georgia, passed away peacefully at South Georgia Medical Center on Thursday, October 23, 2025. She was born on December 7, 1942, in Adel, Georgia to late parents, Curtis Clements and LaVern Yost Hamner.
She was the head server at Mom and Dad’s Italian Restaurant and loved spending time with her grandchildren, working on puzzle...
