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Frances Marrie Boone
May 9, 2024
Frances Marrie Boone, 80 of Garner, NC passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Wake Med Hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina. She was born on August 20, 1943, to the late Joe Brown Logan and Mae Fair (Beggs) Logan in Lamont, FL. Frances was a member of Bemiss Road Baptist Church where she served for years as a Sunday...
Melvin Joyce Ervin
May 9, 2024
Our dad, Melvin Joyce Ervin, left this world on May 9, 2024. He was born on May 20, 1939 in Dasher, Georgia to the late John Travis Ervin and Lena Lee (Chaney) Barwick. He lived a full life during his 84 years in Valdosta, GA, proudly serving the United States in the Navy and working decades for Norfolk Southern Railroad....
Thomas Ned Shea
May 9, 2024
Thomas Ned Shea – 90 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024, peacefully at his home with family by his side. He was born on June 20, 1933, in Greenville, Florida to the late Lester Shea and Nettie Brannen Shea. Thomas served his country in Korea for a few years. He worked with Owen-Illinois Paper Mill and...
Petra "Tina" Meza Lee
May 7, 2024
Petra “Tina” Meza Lee, age 82, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at her residence. She was born on April 29, 1942, in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico to the late Joseph Garcia and Amelia Meza. She enjoyed gardening and taking care of her flowers. She loved life, traveling, dancing and caring for others. Along with her parents,...
Adam Burkhalter
May 6, 2024
Adam Burkhalter, of Jackson, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024, at the age of 59. Adam was the life of the party who brought laughter and joy wherever he went. He enjoyed being out by his pool, cooking, traveling to the beach – especially Hawaii, and Fresh Air BBQ and Rays Mill Pond. Adam liked any kind of music, singing...
Frances Elizabeth Hickey
May 4, 2024
Frances Elizabeth Knowles Hickey, daughter of Charlie and Vertie Knowles of Summerville, GA, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2024, at the age of 85. Her final moments were spent in her home in Lakeland, GA, surrounded by her family. Frances will be remembered for her love of car rides in the country with a cup of McDonald’s coffee and...
Angela Hunter
May 3, 2024
Angela Hunter-49, of Lakeland, GA passed away on May 3,2024 at her home in North Carolina. She was born December 5, 1974 to Nancy Hunter. Angela was a kind and loving woman. She worked many years as a cosmetologist and was always a friend to whoever needed one. She is survived by her son, Dustin Schwab of Valdosta; daughters, Nancy...
Jennifer Gayle Zeigler
May 2, 2024
Jennifer Gayle Zeigler – 44 Of Thomasville, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 2, 2024. She was born November 12,1979, in Rockledge, Florida to Nancy Zeigler. She had worked as a Pharmacy technician for several years. Jennifer was a loving woman who loved the beach, little Zeus (her dog), her children, and family. She is preceded in death by...
Walter "Gage" Earl Coleman
Apr 30, 2024
Walter “Gage” Earl Coleman- 26 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at his residence. He was born on June 26, 1997, to Shannon and Jessica Hall. Gage graduated Lowndes High School in 2016. Following graduation, Gage joined the United States Marine Corps. He served for 5 and a half years active duty with most of his...
Marvin Del Collins "Preacher Man"
Apr 26, 2024
A WORKMAN THAT NEEDETH NOT BE ASHAMED Marvin Del Collins “Preacher Man” was born on February 25, 1957 to his late parents in Raleigh, North Carolina and was raised by his late adopted parents, Willie Collins and Leebell Collins (Liles) of Valdosta, GA. Marvin Del was an only child but was raised alongside his cousin Hubert Beckwith who he grew...
Julie Anna Young
Apr 26, 2024
Julie Anna Young - 63 Of Hahira, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2024. She was born on October 27, 1960, in Mt. Holly, New Jersey to the late Norman and Hazel (Andrews) Major. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Dale Young, and four siblings. Her surviving relatives include her daughter, Shannon Carden...
Jo Ann Reese
Apr 26, 2024
Jo Anne Reese - 73 Of Hahira, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2024. She was born on December 29, 1950, in Tampa, Florida, to the late Fredrick Marshall and Ruby Marshall. She would eventually earn and receive her bachelor’s degree and apply it in data analytics with the United States Air Force. Jo Anne Reese faithfully served in...
Yvonne "Bonnie" Garrett
Apr 25, 2024
Yvonne “Bonnie” Garrett – 83 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 31, 1940 in Uvalda, Georgia to the late Robert Holmes, Sr. and Alice Zelmarie (Mosely) Holmes. She worked as a paraprofessional at Pine Grove Elementary School for 3 years. She was a...
Donald Paul Larson
Apr 24, 2024
Donald Paul Larson- 71 Of Quitman, Georgia, passed away on April 24, 2024, peacefully at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on January 29, 1953, in Escanaba, MI to the late Clifford Larson and Phyllis Hoff. Don was meticulous about his yard and found great joy in tending to his many plants, flowers, and trees....
Annie "Ruth" Prather
Apr 19, 2024
Annie Prather- 85 Died peacefully on April 19, 2024, in Quitman, Georgia, following a brief illness. Her family were at her side. Better known as Ruth, she was born March 1, 1939, in Hull, Georgia, to the late Robert Melton and Frances Wilson. Ruth was a homemaker after marrying the love of her life. She was a nanny for many...
Lavonne L. Davis
Apr 19, 2024
Lavonne L. Davis passed away Friday April 19 at the age of 92 at the Fellowship Home. She was the youngest of 7 children born on October 1, 1931 to the late Daniel Lee Lyons and Hattie Hendrix Lyons. After graduating from Clyattville High, she began her career at Bell South as a switchboard operator downtown where she remained with...
Marcella Ann Yeomans
Apr 17, 2024
Marcella Ann Yeomans- 68 passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the Southwell Health & Rehab Center in Adel, Georgia. Marcella was born June 7, 1955, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to the late Paul Edward DeBusk Sr. and Mildred Lorraine (Fehmer) DeBusk. Marcella earned her bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Valdosta State University. For many years, she dedicated herself...
Carolyn Patricia Mcvey
Apr 15, 2024
Carolyn Patricia McVey, 52, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on April 15, 2024. Carolyn was born on March 17, 1972, in Jacksonville, Florida. She spent most of her life as a homemaker taking care of her four girls and being involved in all of their school functions. She was a great cook and passed this skill down to her daughters....
Brandon Cade Butler
Apr 15, 2024
Brandon Cade Butler, 21 of Valdosta, Georgia passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 15, 2024 at Wayne Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 19, 2002 in Valdosta, Georgia to Derrik and Ashli (Shiver) Butler. Brandon enjoyed playing music, sports, and outdoor activities. He had a strong love for his family, friends and animals. Brandon was a member of Redland...
James Wilbur Hughes
Apr 12, 2024
James “Wilbur” Hughes, age 80, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024. He was born on October 24, 1943, in Valdosta, Georgia to the late George Wilbur and Onnie (Dasher) Hughes. Wilbur was an avid racecar fan, he loved working in his yard and keeping it up and was a lifelong member of Airport Church of Christ....
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