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Jennifer Lee Thompson
Sep 3, 2025
Jennifer Lee Thompson, age 54, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at South Georgia Medical Center. Jennifer was born on November 22, 1970, in Waycross, GA to parents, Johnny and Vesta Steedley.
Jennifer worked as a pharmacy tech at Walmart. She loved her animals and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
She is preceded in death...
Floyd LaVern Herman
Sep 3, 2025
Floyd LaVern Herman, 90, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Southwell Health and Rehabilitation. Floyd had previously lived in Albany, Georgia for many years. Floyd was born in York Township, Minnesota to Lavern Herman and Margaret Hicks Herman.
He joined the United States Marine Corp after high school, which is how he ended up in Albany,...
Frederick Ralph Chapman
Aug 31, 2025
Frederick Ralph Chapman, 77, formerly of Valdosta, GA passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025 in Albany, GA. Born in Jacksonville, FL, on July 7, 1948, and raised in Tampa, Fred was the son of Ralph and Elizabeth Chapman and grew up alongside his sister, Robin. Fred attended University of Florida before transferring to Valdosta State College, where he met the...
Sherry W. Mcdonald
Aug 30, 2025
Sherry W. McDonald, 64, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Langdale Hospice House. Born on August 2, 1961, in Valdosta, Sherry was the beloved daughter of the late Norman H.C. Weeks and Dorothy Juanita Tucker Weeks. A lifelong resident of Valdosta, she dedicated over 30 years to early childhood education as a Pre-K teacher...
Jerome "Jerry" Smith
Aug 29, 2025
Jerome “Jerry” Smith, age 81, of Valdosta, GA, entered into rest on August 29, 2025, at South Georgia Medical Center following a lengthy illness. He was born June 2, 1944, in Valdosta to the late Olan Lee Smith and Viola (May) Smith. He was the owner/operator of Jerry’s Canvas in Valdosta. Blessed with a natural talent for sales, Jerry built...
Charles Michael "Mike" Rambo
Aug 28, 2025
Charles Michael “Mike” Rambo- 69 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025. He was born on January 14, 1956, to the late John Rambo and Joyce Register Bargeron in Valdosta, Georgia. Mike had a deep passion for working on cars and he loved fast cars. He had a passion for riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and enjoyed...
Mildred Joann Nelson
Aug 28, 2025
Mildred JoAnn Nelson, age 77, of Valdosta, GA, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Fellowship Home at Brookside. She was born on December 13, 1947, in McIntyre, GA to the late Joe and Mildred (Arrington) Smith. She loved collecting antiques and had a special eye for finding beauty in old things. She cared deeply for animals and often...
Brenda Sue Nichols
Aug 27, 2025
Brenda Sue Nichols, age 66, of Lake Park, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family. Born on May 3, 1959, in Vidalia, GA to late parents James L. Mosley and Orene Padgett Mosley. She was a dedicated Dietician at Health Mark Regency Hospital for many years. She loved her family, spending...
Fennis Miller
Aug 25, 2025
Fennis Miller was born in Berrien County, on November 1, 1942, to the late Lossie Lee Miller and Ava Nell Browning Miller. Fennis passed away peacefully at Langdale Hospice House on August 25, 2025, after a lengthy illness. From his early childhood, along with his many brothers and sisters, he understood the value of hard work. After graduating from Lanier...
Curtis "Tony" Dasher
Aug 23, 2025
Curtis “Tony” Dasher, 71, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully at Lake Park of Madison Nursing and Rehabilitation of Madison, Florida on Saturday, August 23, 2025, after a lengthy illness. He was born on April 22, 1954, at the Pineview Hospital in Valdosta, Georgia, to late parents, Roy Hansel Dasher Jr. and Louise Pierce Mathis Dasher. Early in his career,...
Brenda Diane Spell
Aug 22, 2025
Brenda Diane Spell, 71, of Lake Park, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Born on December 16, 1953, in Valdosta, Georgia, Brenda was the beloved daughter of the late Wallace Julian Dickerson and Gertrude Davis Dickerson. Brenda dedicated many years of her life to working with Winn-Dixie as a Floral Manager, where her talent...
Dawn A. Higgins
Aug 21, 2025
Dawn A. Higgins, 87 of Valdosta, GA passed away at South Georgia Medical Center on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Dawn was born July 15, 1938, in Binghampton, NY to the late Harold and Daisy Higgins. She was a long-time member of the “Barn” church. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings. She is survived by...
Emily Lewis Ingram
Aug 21, 2025
Emily Lewis Ingram Age 90, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. She was born on December 7, 1934, in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late Walter Lewis and Johnella (Thompson) Seymour. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother Walter Seymour, Jr., and two sisters: Joyce Ann Seymour...
John Evans Patten
Aug 19, 2025
John Evans Patten, 94, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Born in Lakeland, Lanier County, Georgia, on June 11, 1931, John was the son of John Drawdy “JD” and Alene Mae O’Quinn Patten. His childhood was deeply shaped by the influence of his family, who instilled in him lifelong values of faith, family, and hard work....
Elba Rosa Soler
Aug 17, 2025
Elba Rosa Soler, 77 Of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Langdale Hospice House. Born on January 31, 1948, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Elba was the beloved daughter of the late Florencio Soler and Gloria Maria Flores. She dedicated 25 years of service to AT&T as a Customer Service Representative, where she was known for...
Harold "Buddy" Anderson
Aug 16, 2025
Harold “Buddy” Anderson- 88 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at his residence. He was born to the late Ernest and Louise Jones Anderson in Odum, Georgia on January 22, 1937. Harold, lovingly known as “Buddy” by his family, proudly served 22 years in the Air Force. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandchildren,...
Jerrell Frank Mathis
Aug 16, 2025
Jerrell Frank Mathis August 19, 1939 - August 16, 2025 Jerrell Frank Mathis, 85, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025, just three days before his 86th birthday. Born in Columbus, Georgia, on August 19, 1939, Frank lived a full and meaningful life surrounded by the love of his family. Frank was the beloved husband of Jennette...
Patricia Marie Dukes
Aug 16, 2025
Patricia Marie Dukes, age 81, of Lake Park, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Tift Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 1, 1944, in Valdosta, Georgia to the late Dewey Hobson Booth, Sr. and Ruth Marie Terrell Booth. She had a deep love for cooking and cherished every moment spent...
Kathleen Warren Thompson
Aug 15, 2025
Kathleen Warren Thompson- 87 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025, at The Orchard at Stone Creek. She was born on January 5, 1938, in Tifton, Georgia to the late Lona Mae Ford. Kathleen loved Wednesday bingo at The Orchard. She worked as a cafeteria manager at the Valdosta Middle School where she cherished every moment spent...
Bryan "Salty" Strickland
Aug 14, 2025
Bryan “Salty” Stickland – 67 Of Hahira, Georgia passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at his residence. He was born on August 9, 1958, to the late Jean J Melton and A.J. “Bubba” Strickland III in Valdosta, Georgia. Bryan graduated from Valdosta High School in 1977 and went on to Graduate from Valdosta Tech/Valdosta State College earning an Associate...
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