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Stephanie Ann Hall
Jul 21, 2025
Stephanie Ann Hall- 50 Of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 21, 2025, at PruittHealth- Valdosta after a lengthy illness. Born on March 6, 1975, in Hahira, Georgia. Stephanie was a true people person- if you met her, you couldn’t help but love her. She was known for her infectious laughter. She cherished time spent with family and...
Donna Caldwell
Jul 21, 2025
January 15, 1946 – July 21, 2025 Donna Gene Caldwell, 79, of Adel, Georgia, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025. A vibrant spirit with a gentle heart, Donna will be remembered for her quick wit, deep love for her family, and her joy in life’s simple pleasures—especially beach days with Elvis crooning in the background. Donna was preceded in...
Janet Naomi Culpin
Jul 20, 2025
Janet Naomi Culpin – 83 Of Lakeland, Georgia passed on July 20, 2025, at Select Memorial, Tallahassee. Mrs. Culpin was born in Cambridge, England on January 22, 1942, to late, Geofrey Ernest Rule and Joyce Edith Rule. Janet was a beloved member of the Mariner Nursing Home team, working as a CNA where she earned the title of Employee of...
Annie Ruth Berry
Jul 19, 2025
Annie Ruth Berry Age 82, of Pensacola, FL, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Rosewood Health and Rehabilitation Center in Pensacola. She was born on June 4, 1943, in Lakeland, GA to the late Theodis McWhite and Teretha Locklear. Ms. Berry had a deep passion for children. She found great joy in babysitting and cherished every moment spent...
Kimberly Ann Tyson
Jul 18, 2025
Kimberly Ann Tyson, 58, of Hahira, Georgia, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida, following a lengthy illness. Born on June 24, 1967, in Ilion, New York, Kimberly was the daughter of George Dowd and the late Mary Donna Foster Chafin. She was later lovingly adopted by the late Charles Chafin, who...
Tien Thi Davis
Jul 16, 2025
Tien Thi Davis (Nguyen) September 1st, 1951 to July 16, 2025 Tien Thi Davis, beloved mother of 7, at 73 years young, of Valdosta GA, passed away at her home, in the arms of her loving partner Thanh Q Ngo at 5:15pm on Wednesday, July 16th 2025. She was born in Saigon, Vietnam in 1951 to mother Bui Thi Dang...
Roylee James Stone
Jul 16, 2025
Roylee James Stone, 17, of Nashville, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Tift Regional Medical Center. Born on September 17, 2007, to Winston Stone and Heidi Tillman Stone, Roylee was a vibrant young man whose heart was as fast as the cars he loved. From a young age, Roylee had a deep passion for automobiles—he could spend...
Retired Cmsgt James E. Herring
Jul 16, 2025
Retired CMSGT James E. Herring- 101 of Valdosta, Georgia passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at his residence. He was born to the late James Tomas and Sarrah Rebecca Boone Herring on April 30, 1924, in Hahira, Georgia. James grew up in the Cat Creek and Barretts communities. In 1939, he joined New Bethel Baptist Church and was...
Carol Lee Busch
Jul 15, 2025
Carol Lee Harris Busch, 82, of Lake Park, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at The Orchard. She was born to the late Emory and Rosemary Harris on December 13, 1942, in Key West, Florida. Carol became a beloved member of the Valdosta community the moment she arrived in 1968. Her kindness, selflessness, and love reached every corner...
Bethany Kay Vinson
Jul 15, 2025
In Loving Memory of Bethany Kay Vinson July 28, 1977 – July 15, 2025 With broken hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Bethany Kay Vinson, a beloved daughter, sister, spouse, and friend, who entered this world on July 28, 1977, and left far too soon. Her vibrant spirit, gentle heart, and joyful laughter will forever echo in...
John Henry Kent
Jul 15, 2025
John Henry Kent, age 91, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025. John was born on October 5, 1933, in Fayetteville, Tennessee. He proudly served in the United States Air Force for 26 years, dedicating his life to his country with honor and commitment. After retiring from the military, he continued serving his community by working in...
J.P. Morgan
Jul 15, 2025
J.P. Morgan, 85, of Nashville, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, he was the son of the late Ollon W. Morgan and Janave Huffstutler Morgan. J.P. devoted many years of his life to a career as a skilled painter with Ford Motor Company, where his...
Timothy Michael Gould
Jul 14, 2025
Timothy Michael Gould- 62 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025, at his residence. He was born to Faye Gould and the late Tommy Gould in Rantoul, Illinois on September 10, 1962. He is preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his daughters: Haley Gould of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and Hannah Suarez-Mujica (David) of Live Oak,...
Wendell Allen Roberts
Jul 7, 2025
Allen Roberts, 65 of Valdosta, Georgia, passed peacefully at his home on Monday, July 7, 2025. Born September 15, 1959, in Valdosta, Georgia, Allen was the son Frederick Allen Roberts and Luwanna Evelyn Register. He worked as an electrician by trade but enjoyed many hobbies including playing the guitar and eating Kentucky Fried Chicken. He may be best known for...
Merrilee Kristina Casady
Jul 6, 2025
In Loving Memory of Merrilee Kristina Casady (Grace) Merrilee Kristina Casady, a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 82 on July 6, 2025. Merrilee was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on September 17, 1942, to Cletus and Virginia Grace. The family eventually settled in Manhattan, Kansas, where she graduated from Manhattan High...
Walter Neal Fanning
Jul 3, 2025
Walter Neal Fanning, age 75, of Lakeland, Georgia passed away on July 3, 2025, after a period of lengthy illness. He was born on November 27, 1949, in Beaver, Oklahoma to the late Jack and Mary Jane (Mann) Fanning. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers (infant) James Fanning and Wayne Fanning. Walter was a...
Mary Ann Saliba
Jul 1, 2025
Mary Ann Saliba, age 80, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on July 1, 2025, at her residence. She was born on April 24, 1945, in Valdosta, Georgia, to the late Robert and Mary (McGowan) Hutchens. She found joy in cooking, reading, and doing anything for her beloved grandchildren. A natural servant at heart, she loved caring for others in every...
Katie Lauren Eller
Jun 30, 2025
Katie Lauren Eller, 37, of Enigma, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2025. Born on February 1, 1988, in Atlanta, Georgia, she was the beloved daughter of Michael and Donna Allen Bell. Katie was a devoted wife, mother, and daughter whose love for her family knew no bounds. Her heart was rooted in caring for those she loved—ensuring...
Finley Gaines Sego
Jun 30, 2025
Finley Gaines Sego He was born on May 14, 2025, to Richard and Amanda Sego in Tifton, Georgia. Our precious baby boy, Finley Gaines Sego, passed away peacefully in the arms of his family on June 29, 2025, at just six weeks old. Though his time with us was far too short, he brought a lifetime of love, joy, and...
Robert William Rouse Jr.
Jun 29, 2025
Robert “Bobby” William Rouse, Jr. - 65 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at his residence. He was born to the late Robert William Rouse Sr. and Linda Jeanette Rouse on December 14, 1959, in Jacksonville, Florida. Bobby was a Christian who loved his family. He was a wonderful husband and father. He was at home...
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