Madalene Henderson Dodd
Aug 20, 2023
Madalene Henderson Dodd, age 82, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on August 20, 2023. She was born on November 22, 1940, in Homerville, Georgia to the late John and Rosetta (Padgett) Henderson. She retired from The Krystal Company, Valdosta, Georgia as the Store Manager. She was an avid Alabama Crimson Tide football fan. She loved the Lord, her children and...
Donald Jerome Hendley
Aug 15, 2023
Donald Jerome Hendley, age 75, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at his residence. He was born on October 25, 1947, in Nashville, Georgia to the late Howell Hendley and Virginia (Luke) Hendley. Donald served his country in the United States Army and was a decorated combat veteran in Vietnam. He owned and operated Hendley Custom...
John Wesley Pruitt Sr.
Aug 11, 2023
John Wesley Pruitt, Sr. – 82 of Lakeland, GA passed away Friday, August 11, 2023, at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was born on October 20, 1940, in Naylor, GA to the late Fred & Inez (Carter) Pruitt. John began serving his country early in life while serving with the United States Navy. His love for his country...
Melba Doris Mathis Smith
Aug 11, 2023
Melba Doris Lewis Mathis Smith- 96 of Lakeland, Georgia passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023, at the Lakeland Convalescent Villa after a brief illness. She was born on March 27, 1927 in Berrien County, GA to the late William Marshall Lewis and Versie Lee Warren Lewis. Ms. Melba was a homemaker, loved cooking for her family, especially her grandchildren,...
Carolyn Geneva Ecker
Aug 11, 2023
Carolyn Geneva Ecker, 81, of Lakeland, Georgia passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023, at her home. Carolyn was born on January 19, 1942 in Lakeland, Georgia to J.R and Thelma Jacobs Fender. She worked many years as a nurses aid in different facilities. She enjoyed sewing, reading, and doing arts and crafts. She is preceded in death by her...
Lester Wayne Smith
Aug 10, 2023
Lester Wayne Smith, age 74, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023, after a lengthy illness. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Cleve Smith and Oveda Smith Carter, his father-in-law and friend Thomas E. Powell. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 50 years, Joy Powell Smith, his daughter, Ginger Smith Keesling (Kristian)...
Lee Chauncey Tillman
Aug 5, 2023
Lee Chauncey Tillman – 79 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at her home. She was born on July 6, 1944, in Valdosta, Georgia to the late George Walter Chauncey and Lila Montene (McMillian) Chauncey. She worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse with Smith Northview Hospital. She was very compassionate about her job and taking care...
Lucy M Davis
Aug 5, 2023
Lucy M. Davis, 83 of Valdosta, GA passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at South Georgia Medical Center after a brief illness. Lucy was born on December 25, 1939, to the late Guilio and Frances Rosi in Tarrytown, NY. Lucy was a member of the Christian Motorcycle Association and the Honda Goldwing Road riders. She is also a member...
James Darrell Tichinel
Aug 4, 2023
James Darrell Tichinel, age 83, of Lake Park, Georgia, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023, at his residence. He was born on August 24, 1939, in Vindex, Maryland to the late James and Juanita Boyce Tichinel. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Micheal Boles, brother, Jack Tichinel, a sister, Brenda Tichinel, 2 brothers-in-law...
Reece "Tally" Coody
Aug 3, 2023
Reece “Tally” Coody – 89 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at South Georgia Medical Center, Valdosta. He was born on October 24, 1933, in Troupeville, Georgia to the late William and Jimmie Lee Tomberlin Coody. He served his country proud in the United States Air Force for over 24 years - two tours in Vietnam...
Christopher Todd Sapp
Aug 3, 2023
Christopher Todd Sapp, age 39, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at his residence. He was born on December 17, 1983, in Valdosta, Georgia to Michael Ervin and the late Sandra Guess Sapp. Todd loved his family as well as hunting, fishing, and drag racing. Along with his mother, he is preceded in death by his...
Joyce Alice Moore
Aug 1, 2023
Joyce Alice Law Moore, 84, of Valdosta, GA passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at Langdale Hospice House following a lengthy battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Alice was born on November 2, 1938 in Live Oak, FL to the late Otis and Olivi Padgett Law. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband of 55 years, J.D. Moore,...
Lavenia Walls Kees
Jul 26, 2023
Lavenia Walls Kees – 94 Of Quitman, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Archbold Medical Center, Thomasville. She was born on January 22, 1929 in Heard County, Georgia to the late Elbert Walls and Ester (Webb) Walls. She earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Georgia in 1949. She was a proud Alumni of...
Douglas Kay Reed
Jul 26, 2023
Douglas Kay Reed – 82 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on July 26, 2023 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on December 2, 1940 in Provo, Utah to the late Herbert George Reed and Maude Neilson (Amtoft) Reed. Mr. Reed served his country in the United States Air Force from 1963-1967 and ranked Staff Sergeant. He was the...
Kathryn Coreatha Connell
Jul 24, 2023
Kathryn Coreatha Connell – 90 Of Naylor, Georgia passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023 at 4:40 PM in South Georgia Medical Center, Valdosta. She was born on May 6, 1933 in Valdosta, Georgia to the late Tally and Coreatha (Lineberger) Milhous one of seven sisters. She earned her Bachelors, Masters and Specialist Degrees in Early Childhood Education and she...
Mary Jane Touchton
Jul 24, 2023
Mary Jane Touchton-68 Of Naylor, Georgia passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Mary was born on September 27, 1954, in Valdosta, Georgia to the late Moses Chester Hadsock and Georgia Elizabeth Chitty Hadsock. She was a graduate from Lanier County High School, class of 1972. She worked with the Civil Services...
Jeanette Lucarino
Jul 23, 2023
Jeanette Lucarino – 79 Of Ray City, Georgia passed away on, Sunday, July 23, 2023, at her home. She was born on May 3, 1944, in West Point, New York to the late Frank Mester and Mary (Dombrowski) Mester. She loved watching wrestling, traveling when she could and watching movies. She loved spending time with family and loved her dogs....
Charles William Burleigh Iv
Jul 23, 2023
Charles William Burleigh IV, age 46, of Ray City, Georgia passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville, Florida. He was born on June 7, 1977, in Junction City, Kansas to Charles William and Rebecca (Bennett) Burleigh. Charles enjoyed playing cards, participating in a tae kwon do classes and, enjoyed helping the kids in his...
Gregory Alan Mcleod
Jul 23, 2023
Gregory Alan McLeod- 68 Of Valdosta, GA passed away on July 23, 2023, at his residence following a brief illness. He was born on May 28, 1955, in Valdosta, GA to the late Julian Wallace McLeod and Betty Jo (McLeod) Bell. He was a 1973 graduate of Lowndes High School. He served in the United States Navy, was a truckdriver...
Jesse Michael Spells
Jul 21, 2023
Jesse Michael Spells, age 62, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away Friday, July 21, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 25, 1960, in Hahira, Georgia to William “Bill” Spells Sr. and Voleta (Parker) Spells. Jesse enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren. Along with his father, he...
