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Joan Price Gabbard
Jun 5, 2024
Joan Price Gabbard- 90 Of Hahira, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at South Georgia Medical Center. Sister Gabbard was born on December 30, 1933, to the late James Homer Price and Edna Marie Price. She met the love of her life, Rev. Raymond Gabbard in Russell Springs, Kentucky in 1947 where they both attended the same school...
Kenneth Owen Collins
Jun 4, 2024
Kenneth Owen Collins, age 66, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Berrien Nursing Center in Nashville, Georgia. He was born on September 2, 1957, in Statesboro, Georgia to William Jackson and Jane Brown Collins. Kenneth loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and he was a radio...
Stephen Anthony Mcdaniel
Jun 4, 2024
Stephen Anthony McDaniel, 38, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. He was born on June 6, 1985, to Teresa French Pitzing in Adel, Georgia. Stephen was a loving father, soulmate, and friend. He was with the love of his life, Rebekka Carter, for 11 years. He loved his babies, Carter, Kameron, and Aurora so much. He was intelligent,...
Hazel Joyce Zeth
Jun 2, 2024
Hazel Joyce Zeth – 63 passed away June 2, 2024 at her residence in Lakeland, GA. She was born to Ernest Warner Bingham and Irlavere Joyce Allgood. Born on August 13, 1960 in Nampa, ID, her journey took her through academic achievements, community involvement, and nurturing roles. Her educational pursuits, including an associate degree in landscape architecture and horticulture from...
Lenouese Smeraglia
Jun 2, 2024
Lenouese Royal Smeraglia from Valdosta, Georgia went to be with the Lord on June 2nd, 2024, after a long battle with cancer: Lenouese was born August 8th, 1930 to Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Royal in Lake Wales Florida. She graduated from Fernado Highschool. She retired from Southern Bell telephone company after 31 years. She enjoyed being with her family...
Clint Wayne Hutchinson
Jun 1, 2024
Clint Wayne Hutchinson 59, of Lake Park, GA passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at his residence. He was born on August 10, 1964 in Salt Lake City, UT to Marjorie and Albert Hutchinson. Clint served and retired from service with 22 years in the US Air Force. After retirement he continued his career with the Department of...
Lucious "Sam" Cleghorn
Jun 1, 2024
Lucious “Sam” Cleghorn – 81 Of Ray City, Georgia passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at his home. He was born on September 14, 1942 in Arp, Georgia to the late Avery Cleghorn and Essie (Mardell Parks) Cleghorn. He worked as a Butcher at Moody Air Force Commissary for many years. He enjoyed fishing, riding his motorcycle, and was...
Robert "Herb" Hunter Jr.
May 31, 2024
Robby “Herb” Hunter 63 of Lake Park, GA passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 31, 2024, at his residence. Robby was born on June 30, 1960, to Robert H. Hunter, Sr. and Gail Wisenbaker Hunter in Hahira, GA. He loved listening to music and being on the river. Robby loved his family, friends, and plants. He was known to make...
Marcus Aubrey Rowan
May 29, 2024
Marcus Aubrey Rowan (1938-2024) Marcus “Mark” Aubrey Rowan, 85, of Lakeland, GA, died peacefully at the Langdale Hospice House in Valdosta, GA, on May 29th. He was born in Cook County, GA, in 1938 to the late William Jessie Rowan, Sr. and Irene Lott Rowan. He grew up in the New River community outside of Lenox, GA. Following his school...
William Ted Thomas
May 28, 2024
William Ted Thomas- 73 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on January 11, 1951, to the late Maurice Thomas and LouNelle Lightsey of Valdosta, Georgia. Ted loved being outdoors, working, and most of all spending time with friends and family. He is preceded in death by his dad...
Mary Nelson
May 27, 2024
Memorial Services will be held on June 1, 2024 11:00am at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses located at 4244 Forrest St Ext Valdosta, GA 31605 Mary Alice Nelson, 79, of Valdosta, GA, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2024, of natural causes, with her family lovingly by her side. Mary was born on May 5, 1945 in Valdosta, GA....
Julia Dawson Pearson
May 26, 2024
Julia Dawson Pearson, age 69, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Heritage House in Valdosta, Georgia. She was born on June 30, 1954, in Greensboro, North Carolina to the late William Fowle and Sarah Elizabeth (Buhmann) Hayward. She worked at Laws Furniture for 18 years. Julia loved playing bingo and watching T.V. Survivors include her...
Naomi Courson Howard
May 26, 2024
Naomi Courson Howard, 80 of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at South Georgia Medical Center. Naomi was born on January 2, 1944, to Alec and Ida Courson. She always had time to spend with her kids and grandkids. She enjoyed exploring, doing art projects, and reading stories and poems. Naomi loved to go shopping and getting...
David Earl Gilbreth
May 26, 2024
David Earl Gilbreth -72 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on May 26, 2024, peacefully at his home with his family by his side. He was born on December 15, 1951, in Eastman, Georgia to the late George Wesley Gilbreth and Margie Gilbreth. David earned his master’s degree in teaching and proceeded to teach biology at Ware County Highschool for 23...
Lucille Ellen Frey
May 25, 2024
Lucille Ellen Frey – 93 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at the Presbyterian Home in Quitman, Georgia. She was born on December 26, 1930 in Packerton, Pennsylvania to the late Florian Taschler and Stella Remaley Taschler. She enjoyed cooking, baking, and camping. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of...
Mary Helen Griffith
May 22, 2024
Mary Helen Griffith – 91 Of Lakeland, Georgia passed away on May 22, 2024 at her home. She was born on July 11, 1932 in Stockton, Georgia to the late George Ellie West and Ruby Moore West. Helen married the love of her life, Harold Edward Griffith in 1953 and they were married for 30 years before he passed away....
Jayne Branch Allen
May 20, 2024
Jayne Branch Allen, aged 83, from Valdosta, Georgia, passed away serenely on Monday, May 20, 2024, at the South Georgia Medical Center – Lanier Campus. She was born on March 27, 1941, in Lakeland, Georgia, to the late Vernie and Elsie (Conine) Branch. Throughout her early years, she served as an office manager for various esteemed medical groups, including Marshall...
Mervin Gray Sr.
May 18, 2024
Mervin Gray Sr., age 71, of Lakeland, Georgia, passed away on May 18, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 11, 1952, in Maryland to the late William and Hazel (Chatman) Gray. Per his wishes, he will be cremated with no formal services held at this time. Kind words and expressions of sympathy...
Paul Robert Moore
May 13, 2024
Paul Robert Moore, age 72, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, at Fellowship Home at Brookside. He was born on December 27, 1951, in Alliance, Ohio to the late Robert Earl and Maria (Kolla) Moore. Paul enjoyed fishing with his son and friends and going on beach trips. You could find him having a drink around...
Nancy Lois Bailey Kaltenberger Henkener
May 12, 2024
Nancy Lois Bailey Kaltenberger Henkener was born October 4, 1948. On May 12, 2024 Nancy passed away at her home in Hahira, GA. She had a strong faith in Jesus Christ, and we rejoice she is in His presence now. Nancy was born in Wichita Falls, TX to Ben and Dorothy Bailey. In 1959 her family moved to Fort Collins,...
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