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Deloras Courson

Deloras Courson

Jan 23, 2024

Deloras Courson, age 70, of Lakeland, Georgia passed away on January 22, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 10, 1953, Valdosta, Georgia to the late Chester Edward Moore and Myrtle (Delk) Adams. Mrs. Deloras loved spending time with her family, fishing and travelling on short trips. She worked for Farmers and Merchants...

Joseph Thomas Henkels Jr.

Joseph Thomas Henkels Jr.

Jan 20, 2024

Joseph Thomas Henkels, Jr., USAF Retired MSgt, age 78, of Ray City, Georgia passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024, at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on July 7, 1945, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph Sr. and Marie (Ambrose) Henkels. He was a Knight of Columbus Council 4913, American Legion 366, and a disabled American veteran. He...

Leonard Laverne Hancock

Leonard Laverne Hancock

Jan 18, 2024

Leonard Laverne Hancock – 61 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta. He was born on December 22, 1962 in Valdosta, Georgia to the late Willard Benjamin Hancock and Orene (Singletary) Hancock. He was a carpenter by trade and worked in the construction industry for many years. Survivors include his...

Mary Joann Jernigan

Mary Joann Jernigan

Jan 17, 2024

Mary Joann Jernigan, age 80, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on January 17, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 15, 1943 in Valdosta, Georgia to the late J.C. and Jewell (Courson) McLeod. Joann enjoyed shopping, spending time with her grandkids and great grandkids. She also enjoyed eating out and hearing her son...

Larry Joseph Baker

Larry Joseph Baker

Jan 16, 2024

Larry Joseph Baker – 80 Of Ashburn, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta. He was born on January 11, 1944 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Olen Baker and Mildred Baker. Larry served his country in the United States Navy. He worked with the State of Georgia as a Correctional...

Monteen Lois Clanton

Monteen Lois Clanton

Jan 16, 2024

Lois Monteen Clanton, age 92, of Orlando, Florida passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. She was born on February 25, 1931 in Stockton, Georgia to the late Leon and Eva Mae (Timmerman) Johnson. She is preceded in death by her husband, Byron LaVerne Clanton and parents, Leon Johnson and Eva Mae Johnson. She is survived by Son, Byron Jerry...

James Clayton Jones

James Clayton Jones

Jan 15, 2024

James C. (Buddy) Jones, 86 of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, at South Georgia Medical Center. Mr. Jones was born on September 25, 1937, to the late Walter and Lila Jones in Valdosta, Georgia. James was known as “Papa” to many folks. He was a graduate of Pine Grove High, class of 1955. James was an...

Marlene Grace Farwell

Marlene Grace Farwell

Jan 15, 2024

Marlene Grace Farwell 86 of Quitman, Georgia passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, at South Georgia Medical Center of Valdosta, Georgia. Marlene was born in Downers Grove, Illinois in 1937 to the late Frank Kalata and Grace (Hodous) Charapata. By the late 1940’s, the family had moved to Oshkosh, Wisconsin and later to Omro, Wisconsin where she graduated from...

Layton Eugene Terrell

Layton Eugene Terrell

Jan 12, 2024

Layton Eugene Terrell, age 75, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, at his residence. He was born on April 11, 1948, in Quitman, Georgia to the late Lloyd and Effie Lucille (Watson) Terrell. Layton loved to fish, play the lottery and Yahtzee. He loved to watch any kind of sports on television along with old western...

Helen Faye Jones

Helen Faye Jones

Jan 11, 2024

Helen Faye Jones – 80 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on January 11, 2024 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, Georgia. She was born in Bridgeport, Alabama to Wilbur Carl and Paralee (Morgan) Elkins. You would find her at the cash register at Blanton’s Butcher Shop. A hobby she enjoyed was carpentry work where she built her own cabinets...

Carol Angel Claffey

Carol Angel Claffey

Jan 11, 2024

Carol Angel Claffey, age 84, 0f Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at her residence. She was born on December 20, 1939, in Bow, New Hampshire to the late Wilfred and Doris (Sullivan) Gallien. She enjoyed watching soap operas, crocheting, eating ice cream, and was a big fan of Elvis Presley. She is preceded in death by...

Judith Ann Green

Judith Ann Green

Jan 8, 2024

Judi Green, 79, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024, at her residence. Judi was born on December 5, 1944, in Salem, IL to Paul and Alice Cox McKenzie. She enjoyed cleaning and baking, which was always made with love. Judi was a retired bank teller. She was a devoted member of Enoch Creek Church and loved...

Gt. Robert Alexander, Jr.

Gt. Robert Alexander, Jr.

Jan 8, 2024

Msgt. Robert Alexander, Jr. – 80 Mr. Robert Alexander, Jr., the son of the late Robert Alexander, Sr. and Cassie Mae Alexander graced our presence on June 14, 1943 in Tallahassee, Florida. Robert received his formal education from the Leon County public school system. Robert would then enlist in the United States Air Force in 1962. While in Tallahassee, Robert...

Larry G. Bryant Sr.

Larry G. Bryant Sr.

Jan 7, 2024

Larry G. Bryant, Sr. – 73 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Pruitt Health-Holly Hill in Valdosta, Georgia. He was born on September 4, 1950 in Hahira, Georgia to the late Wallace Bryant and Eloise (Folsom) Bryant. Larry worked in road construction for 30 years. He loved fishing in his spare time. He enjoyed sharing...

Joseph Huber

Joseph Huber

Jan 7, 2024

It is with love and sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph Richard Huber. Joseph passed away peacefully on January 7th, 2024, and was surrounded by his loving children, Anna Mariella Scott and Stephen Alexander Huber at the time of his passing. Joseph was a beloved educator, world traveler and bright spark in this world who will be missed...

Bobby David Gaskins Sr

Bobby David Gaskins Sr

Jan 6, 2024

Bobby David Gaskins, Sr. – 74 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, in Bedrock Center at Suwannee in Live Oak, Florida. He was born on August 1, 1949, in Nashville, Georgia to the late Lawton and Audrey Gaskins. He worked as a mechanic at Freeman Auto for many years. “Don’t believe nothing you hear and half...

Moses Albert Studstill Iii

Moses Albert Studstill Iii

Dec 30, 2023

Moses Albert Studstill III passed away peacefully on December 30, 2023 at River Brook Health Care Center in Homerville Georgia. Albert was born on November 19, 1944 in Ben Hill County GA. He was a long-time resident of Ray City, GA. He was predeceased by his father and mother, Moses Albert Studstill Jr. and Eugenia Studstill, also longtime residents of...

Barbara "Bobbie" Fussell

Barbara "Bobbie" Fussell

Dec 29, 2023

Barbara “Bobbie” Fussell – 75 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023 at SGMC Lakeland Villa in Lakeland, Georgia. She was born on November 6, 1948 in Palatka, Florida to the late Claude Jackson Sweat (Mattie) and Mittie Elizabeth Fender (James). She loved her family and enjoyed going to the beach with them. Along with her parents,...

James David May

James David May

Dec 26, 2023

James David May, 77, of Valdosta, GA passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at his residence . James was born on December 20, 1946 in Elliott, KY to Lee and Christine Adkins May. James devoted 23 years to serving his country in the United States Air Force where he was awarded numerous decorations, medals, and badges such as: Meritorious...

Gloria Jeane Ingram

Gloria Jeane Ingram

Dec 26, 2023

Gloria Jeane Ingram, age 77, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born on January 29, 1946, in Alma, Georgia to the late Corbitt Ingram and Betty Rigdon Chester. Gloria was a fan of anything collectable that included Mickey Mouse. She also enjoyed being outside and rescuing feral cats. She...

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