OBITUARIES

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Danny Johnson

Danny Johnson

Aug 10, 2024

Danny Johnson, age 61, of Lake Park, Georgia went home to be with the Lord his God and savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, August 10, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Danny was born to Ralph and Faye Johnson on October 13, 1962, in Winter Haven, Florida. Danny worked as an automotive body technician at Valdosta Toyota. Danny accepted the...

Jesse Lee Hatcher Jr.

Jesse Lee Hatcher Jr.

Aug 7, 2024

Jesse Lee Hatcher, Jr.- 82 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at his residence. He was born on October 11, 1941, in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Jesse Lee Hatcher, Sr. and Doris Murray Hatcher. Lee proudly served his country in the United States Navy, where he was stationed aboard the...

David Allen Straker

David Allen Straker

Aug 5, 2024

David Allen Straker- 62 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away peacefully on Monday, August 5, 2024, at The Orchard at Stone Creek. He was born on January 7, 1962, in Steubenville, Ohio to the late William James Straker and Helen Marie Straker. David enjoyed watching Pittsburgh Steelers football, Oklahoma Sooners football, and attending professional wrestling matches. He loved working in his...

Lynne Susan Schmitt

Lynne Susan Schmitt

Aug 5, 2024

Lynne Susan Schmitt- 79 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away peacefully on Monday, August 5, 2024, at the Fellowship Home. She was born on March 29, 1945, in Oregon to the late George Griffin Murrah and Sarita J. Murrah. Lynne loved all types of art including clay, oils, painting, zentangle, and many more. She enjoyed spending time with her family and...

Carlo Felice Sacco

Carlo Felice Sacco

Aug 2, 2024

Carlo Sacco- 70 Of Lake Park, Georgia passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, at his residence. He was born on July 7, 1954, in Calabria Italy, to the late Domenico Sacco and Filomena Vasta Sacco. Carlo was deeply committed to his restaurant, "Uncle Carlo's," in Lake Park, Georgia. His affection extended to his children, grandchildren, and pets, especially his...

John Alton Douglas

John Alton Douglas

Aug 2, 2024

John Alton Douglas, age 78, of Nashville, Georgia, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 2, 1945, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to the late Franklin Brunell and Ruth Homas (Joseph) Douglas. John served his country honorably in the United States Army for over 26 years. He was...

Samuel Ake Jolly

Samuel Ake Jolly

Jul 30, 2024

Samuel Drake Jolly – 26 Of Naylor, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at his home. He was born on June 2, 1998, in Valdosta, Georgia to Steven Jolly and Samantha Booth Lounsbrough. He enjoyed cooking, mechanical work, music, playing guitar, research on numerous subjects and helping others. Survivors include his mother, Samantha Lounsbrough (John) of Naylor, Georgia;...

James Traynor Jr.

James Traynor Jr.

Jul 25, 2024

James Traynor Jr. – 88 of Valdosta, GA laid his earthy burdens down on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at his residence. He was born on January 21, 1936, in Fall River, MA to the late James Traynor Sr. and Marjorie Corriea. James was a retired member of the United States Air Force, where he served as a heavy equipment operator....

Bennie Allen Fender

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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...

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