Retired Sgt First Class Charles Clifford Jay Best
Feb 21, 2024
Retired Sgt First Class Charles Clifford Jay Best, age 67, of Hahira, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at his residence. He was born on July 26, 1956, in Zanesville, Ohio to Christopher Ralph and Rose (Jones) Best. Charles found pleasure in fishing and golfing, and his devotion to his family was unwavering. Serving our country for 22...
David Earl Collins
Feb 21, 2024
David Earl Collins – 66 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 after a short battle with cancer. He was born on December 10, 1957 in Casablanca, Morocco (Africa) to the late Earl Collins and Dollie Jeanette (Lodge) Abrigo. David worked in maintenance as an electrician with Valdosta State University. He loved his...
Amanda S. Fletcher
Feb 19, 2024
Amanda S. Fletcher, 34, of Lake City, Florida passed away on Monday February 19, 2024, due to an automobile accident in Columbia County, Florida. She was born on July 21, 1989, and grew up in Valdosta, Georgia where she graduated from Lowndes High School in 2007. She participated in many beauty pageants in her high school years and was crowned...
Debra Ann French
Feb 18, 2024
Debra Ann French - 60 of Valdosta, Georgia formerly of Muskegon, Michigan passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, Georgia. She was born on August 19, 1963 in Prince George’s County, Maryland to the late Louis Albert & Virginia (Donellan) Glockzin, Jr. Debra worked as a CNA for many years with home healthcare...
Charles Harold Bennett
Feb 18, 2024
Charles Harold Bennett – 73 Of Stockton, Georgia passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at HCA Florida Lake City Hospital in Lake City, Florida. He was born on March 30, 1950, in Savannah, Georgia to the late Horace Cauley Bennett and Elsie Ann (Kelly) Bennett. Charles had a big heart for serving the community by delivering them food and...
Daniel "Danny" Arnold Dunnam Jr.
Feb 18, 2024
Daniel ‘Danny” Arnold Dunnam Jr.- 65 Of Lake Park, Georgia passed away at his residence, Sunday, February 18, 2024. Danny was born on August 27, 1958, in West Palm Beach, Florida to the late Daniel Arnold Dunnam Sr. and Lucille Culpepper Dunnam. Danny was a foreman for the South Florida Water Management Company where he retired. He also helped supervise...
Charles L. Gruver Jr.
Feb 16, 2024
Charles L. Gruver, Jr., age 97, died February 16, 2024 at his home. He was born in Savannah, grew up in Statesboro and Pembroke, GA., attended Georgia Southern University from 1943 to 1945, served in U.S. Army from 1945 to 1947, as a Sergeant in Co. C., 712th Military Police Battalion at The Army War College, in Washington D.C., and...
Melissa Strickland
Feb 14, 2024
Melissa Hughes Strickland, born in Jacksonville, FL, on December 30, 1969, passed away at 54 years old, surrounded by loved ones on February 14, 2024, in Valdosta, GA. She is survived by her only child, Sara Danielle Strickland, her deceased husband’s family in Lake Park, GA, and her maternal family in Jacksonville, FL. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert...
Lisa Michelle Peters
Feb 11, 2024
Lisa Michelle Peters – 51 Of Lowndes County, Georgia passed away on February 11, 2024 at South Georgia Medical Center, Valdosta. She was born on March 19, 1972 in Valdosta, Georgia to the late William “Buddy” Lamar Williams and Linda Joyce (Barwick) Marlett. She worked as a Nutritionist with the Lowndes County Board of Education at Pine Grove Elementary School...
Elizabeth Jayne Odum
Feb 10, 2024
Elizabeth Jayne Odum, 84 of Lenox, GA passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Tift Regional Medical Center. Jayne was born on August 4, 1939, in Ashville, NC to the late John Blanchard Randall and Ester Mae Quimby. Before her retirement she worked as an LPN caregiver for several families and was a member of the Auxiliary Group Southwell...
Timothy Louis Shuman
Feb 8, 2024
Timothy L. Shuman- 62 Of Naylor, Georgia passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024. He was born on September 2, 1961, in Cordele, Georgia to the late Walter Shuman and Mary Faye Lewis Shuman. Timothy loved his family and grandchildren very much. He spent five years breaking in horses; he loved trail riding; he rode bare back before getting a...
Beverly Ann Stalvey Gibson
Feb 6, 2024
Beverly Ann Stalvey Gibson Of Naylor, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at South Georgia Medical Center with family by her side. She was born on May 5, 1957, in Hahira, Georgia to the late Winston and Ruth Stalvey. Beverly was an outdoor enthusiast, with a love for animals, especially cats. She was a hair stylist and owner/operator...
Herman Armin Maier, Iii
Feb 5, 2024
Herman “Armin” Maier, III, passed away on February 5, 2024. His spirit was strong but his heart was weak, and the Lord called him home. He was dearly loved by many, many friends and family for his vibrant personality, amazing wit, and brilliant memory for all things relevant to every person in the room. He always had the perfect story,...
William Hardage Watkins
Feb 5, 2024
William “Bill” H. Watkins, 70 of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024, at South Georgia Medical Center. Bill, as he was known by family and friends, was born on November 28, 1953, to the late Horace William and Mary Ruth Hardage Watkins in Waycross, Georgia. He enjoyed watching Georgia Bulldog football, going to the mountains and being...
David Lawrence Roffe
Feb 4, 2024
David Lawrence Roffe, age 44, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on February 4, 2024, at his residence. He was born on January 16, 1980, in Hahira, Georgia to Robert Lawrence Roffe and his mother, Barbara Jean (Sirmans) Raby. David enjoyed playing video games along with fishing, and swimming in the springs. He was a veteran of the United States Army...
Deborah "Debbie" Ann Studstill
Feb 4, 2024
Deborah “Debbie” Ann Studstill – 63 Of Lakeland, Georgia passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at her sister’s home. She was born on June 24, 1960 in Montgomery, Pennsylvania to the late Roland Solomon and Geraldine Allen Bennett. She retired from the Valdosta State Prison where she worked for over 20 years as a Corrections Officer. She loved people...
Mark Edward Anderson
Jan 28, 2024
Mark Edward Anderson – 61 Of Nashville, Georgia passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at his home. He was born on October 30, 1962 in Langley, Virginia to the late Kenneth Anderson, Sr. and Violet Mae (Phegley) Anderson. Mark served his country in the United States Air Force and retired after 22 years. During his time in the service,...
Timothy David "Timmy" Holmes
Jan 27, 2024
Timothy David “Timmy” Holmes, 52 of Hahira, GA passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at South Georgia Medical Center. Timmy was born on August 12, 1971, to Clarence and Donna Holmes in Valdosta, GA. He was a cancer survivor that loved to sing, make people laugh and work in the yard. He enjoyed the outdoors and had a great...
Vernon Doyle Spells
Jan 24, 2024
Vernon Doyle Spells – 62 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at his home. He was born on October 30, 1961 in Hahira, Georgia to the late William Lee Spells and Voleta Orene Spells. He was a carpenter and plumber and was known for being very creative and talented with his carpentry skills. He enjoyed watching...
Anne Morris Carr
Jan 23, 2024
Anne Morris Carr – 85, of Valdosta, GA, formerly Somerville, TN, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Langdale Place. Born on April 23, 1938, in Somerville, TN, to the late Fate and Lucille (Chambers) Morris. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 32 years, Gene Carr. Anne was a dedicated wife, mother, and beloved...
