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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...
Rogelio Roger Gonzalez
Jun 24, 2024
Rogelio Roger Gonzalez- 87 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024, at South Georgia Medical Center. Born on October 25, 1936, in Alliance, Nebraska, to the to the late Fernando Gonzalez and Patricinia Gonzalez. Rogelio enjoyed staying active with workouts, running, and excelling in handball and racket ball. He had a passion for watching old westerns and...
Robert Oliver Hughes
Jun 23, 2024
Robert Oliver Hughes - 58 of Naylor, GA passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024. As per his wishes he will be cremated and a memorial services will be held at a later date. The Hughes family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Valdosta.
Leo Joseph Betlow Jr.
Jun 23, 2024
In Loving Memory of Leo Joseph Betlow Jr. It is with heaviest hearts that we announce the passing of Leo Betlow, a beloved father, son, brother, and friend. A proud AirForce veteran, master carpenter, and general contractor, Leo lived a life marked by dedication, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to helping his family and others. Leo was a faithful Roman...
David Lee Logan
Jun 21, 2024
David Lee Logan, 69 of Canton, Georgia, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024, at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 24, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Darby Funeral Home in Canton, Georgia. Funeral Services in honor and celebration of Mr. Logan’s life will follow the visitation at 2:00 PM in the chapel...
Michael Clinton Skipper
Jun 21, 2024
Michael Clinton Skipper, 65 of Lakeland, GA passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024, at his residence. He was born on March 21, 1959, to the late Patricia Marie and Allie Clinton Skipper in Key West, FL. Michael worked 30 years in automotive sales. He enjoyed the outdoors, loved watching sports particularly football and NASCAR, and he loved to smoke...
Elizabeth Ann Taylor
Jun 20, 2024
Elizabeth Ann Taylor – 88 Of Quitman, Georgia passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at her daughter’s residence. She was born on October 4, 1935 in Autaugaville, Alabama to the late Aubrey Walter Middlebrooks and Grace Olivia (Motley) Middlebrooks. She served her country in the United States Air Force. She loved her family and spending time with them was...
Bobby Lee Stewart
Jun 19, 2024
Bobby Lee Stewart- 90 passed away at his residence, Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Bobby was born July 27, 1933 to the late James M. Stewart and Myrtle (Mattox) Stewart. Bobby served his country in the United States Army and retired after 20 years of honorable service. He was the owner and operator of Stewarts Welding for many years. Along with...
Nyla Rose Hamilton
Jun 18, 2024
Nyla Rose Watkins Hamilton, age 72, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on June 18, 2024, at her residence. She was born on July 21, 1951, in Bloomington, Indiana to the late Lester Gene and Jeanette (Jenkins) Watkins. Nyla enjoyed her life as a homemaker. She loved spending time with her kids and grandkids, especially riding around with them. She is...
Gerald "Dede" Fussell
Jun 17, 2024
Gerald "Dede" Fussell, 66, of Valdosta, GA, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA, after a brief illness. He was born on February 12, 1958, in Stockton, GA, to the late George M. & Clora Mae (Prescott) Fussell, Sr. Dede found joy in life through hunting, fishing, and cherished moments spent with friends...
Linda Kay Cooper
Jun 17, 2024
Linda Kay Cooper – 76 Of Ray City, Georgia passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024 at her home. She was born on March 5, 1948 in Nashville, Georgia to the late Pastor William Earl Ellis and Grovie (Soloman) Ellis. She loved to travel and going to her cabin in Tennessee. She enjoyed going to church and was a member...
Betty Zane Strickland Pierce
Jun 17, 2024
Betty Zane Strickland Pierce (96) passed away on June 17, 2024 at her home surrounded by her children. She was born on July 10, 1927 in Calvary, Georgia to the late Murray T. Strickland and Mildred Shelfer Strickland. After graduation from high school, she attended and graduated, at the age of 18, from Georgia Southwestern College with her teaching certificate...
Rose Lee Bennett Mccullers
Jun 14, 2024
Rose Lee Bennett McCullers-76 of Nashville, Georgia passed away at her residence, Friday, June 14, 2024. Rose was born, April 19, 1948, in Stockton, Georgia to the late Willie Bennett and Mary Magdalene Lightsey Bennett. Rose loved her family, she enjoyed watching “Days of our Lives” and old John Wayne western movies. She attended Knights Memorial Missionary Baptist Church up...

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