Margie Young Purvis
Dec 22, 2023
Margie Young Purvis - 83 of Tifton, GA passed away Friday, December 22, 2023, at Southern Oaks Personal Care Home. Margie was born on March 21, 1940, in Lenox, GA to the late Robert Griffin and Willie Lee (Graham) Connell. In 1957, Margie married the late Jackie T Young. They spent a wonderful 36 years together. They raised four children:...
Theodore Norman Tourtellott
Dec 20, 2023
Theodore “Ted” Norman Tourtellott, age 79, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on October 16, 1944, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Norman and Kathryn (Kaiser) Tourtellott. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Maureen Eleanore Tourtellott. Survivors include his son, Matthew Theodore...
Arlene Brogdon
Dec 13, 2023
Arlene Sirmans Brogdon, age 90, of Lakeland, Georgia passed away on Wednesday morning, December 13, 2023, at South Georgia Medical Center Lanier Campus. She was born on May 6, 1933, in Lakeland, Georgia to the late Carlie and Mattie (Roe) Sirmans. She was raised by her father and Mrs. Thelma (Dent) Sirmans, who was a second mother to her. Mrs....
Tahrena Lalea Smith
Dec 12, 2023
Tahrena Lalea Smith, 53 of Lakeland GA, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at her residence. She was born on November 24, 1970 in Albany, GA to the late Diane Riggins. TJ loved horses and had a passion for barrel racing. She participated in many rodeos that supported children who were going through cancer. She enjoyed fishing, working in...
Linda Ruth Lokey
Dec 12, 2023
Linda Ruth Lokey, 71, of Ray City, GA joined the love of her life and best friend, Harry Lokey, on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at her children's home. Linda was born on September 24, 1952 in Dania, FL. to Virgil Bennett and Mattie Ruth Carver. A beloved wife, mother, nanny, sister, and friend. She had a big heart and care...
Willie Burgess Cordell
Dec 11, 2023
Willie Cordell, 84, of Tavares, Florida, passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones, on Monday, December 11, 2023. A wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, friend, and nurse, she will be remembered and admired as a fearless and passionate lover of life and those in it. As a nephew once put it, “Aunt Willie and boring never have...
William Van Wheless Jr.
Dec 10, 2023
William “Bill” Van Wheless, Jr. age 77, of Nashville, Georgia passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023. He was born on November 10, 1946, in Nashville, Georgia to the late William Van and Pansy “Pam” (McCallister) Wheless. He enjoyed playing golf, fishing, and spending time on the water. He was a deacon of First Baptist Church Ray City. He was...
Jennifer Lynn Doub
Dec 9, 2023
Jennifer Lynn Doub – 62 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at her home. She was born on February 6, 1961 in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Louis Edwin Chester, Jr. and Nina Sylvia (Norvell) Buhmann. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, mother, and Mimi. She enjoyed cooking and catering to her family. She loved her...
Mary Byrd Myers
Dec 9, 2023
Mary Byrd Myers, age 73, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023. She was born on October 23, 1950, in Miami, Florida to the late Layton and Frances (Schoales) Byrd. Mary was a homebody who liked to watch old westerns. She also loved traveling and being around her family and friends. Along with her parents she is...
Christopher Jeared Deming
Dec 8, 2023
Christopher Jeared Deming – 51 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023 at his home. He was born on August 8, 1972 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Don Deming and Rita (Danielewicz) Deming. He enjoyed spending time with his family and worked as a Door Dash delivery driver. Along with his father, he is preceded in...
Larry Eugene O'Connor
Dec 6, 2023
Larry Eugene O’Connor – 68 of Valdosta, GA passed away December 6, 2023 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on August 9, 1955 in Richmond, Indiana to the late Joseph Michael & Ann Jean (Hayden) O’Connor. Larry briefly served in the United States Navy. Larry worked with his partner, Paul Brooks at Triple H Mobile Homes for the...
Frank Eugene Adair
Dec 6, 2023
Frank Eugene Adair, 83, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at home. Frank was born on February 22, 1940 in Pelham, Georgia to Zelma Gene Adair and Louise Dennis Adair Mullis. Frank served his country in the United States Army. At the age of 42, he entered medical school and received his Doctor of Medicine. He...
William Albert Taylor
Dec 4, 2023
William Albert “WA” Taylor – 85 Of Lakeland, Georgia passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on June 9, 1938 in Alma, Georgia to the late Albert Pearley Taylor and Penelope Nelson Taylor. He served his country in the United States Army. He worked in Civil Service for over 30 years at...
Myrtle Diane Johnston
Dec 4, 2023
Myrtle Diane Johnston, 76, of Valdosta, GA passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023, at South Georgia Medical Center. Myrtle was born on June 1, 1947 in Douglas, GA to James and Myrtle Wise Carter. A beloved mother, mema, sister, and friend. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She loved to cook meals for her family and loved any...
Paul Vincent Williams Jr.
Nov 30, 2023
Paul Vincent Williams Jr., 61, of Valdosta, GA passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at South Georgia Medical Center. Paul was born on April 2, 1962 in Taunton, MA to Paul and Geraldine Falconi Williams. He was an avid Patriots and Boston Red Sox fan. He loved his coffee, card games, scratch off tickets, and cooking for his family....
Patricia Trish Nieto
Nov 29, 2023
Patricia “Trish” Nieto 64, of Valdosta, GA passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at her residence. She was strong, independent, sassy and a fun ball of fire. Trish was born on October 3, 1959, in St. Petersburg, Fl to the late Edward Norris and Laverne Spell Norris. Trish worked in property management handling residential leasing for over 35 years....
James Richard "J.R." Jackson
Nov 29, 2023
James Richard “J.R.” Jackson – 74 Of Sarasota, Florida passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 surrounded by his loving family at the Fellowship Home at Brookside. He was born on June 17, 1949 in Miami, Florida to the late Richard Crawford Jackson and Juanita Irene (Washington) Jackson. J.R. joined the United States Air Force as an Aircraft Maintenance Specialist....
Gracyn Casteel
Nov 28, 2023
Gracyn Nicole Casteel 6 weeks old passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born on October 12, 2023, to Anna Bunn Casteel and Trenton Casteel in Valdosta, Georgia. She is preceded in death by her maternal great grandparents, Lamar and Paulette Wilkes; paternal great-grandfather, Frank Casteel; Aunt, Toshia Casteel; Uncle, Gunter Bunn. Gracyn...
Ryan Charles Dupree
Nov 25, 2023
Ryan Charles Dupree, 19, of Valdosta, GA passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023. Ryan was born on July 29, 2004 in Valdosta, GA to Gary Dupree and Stephanie Holtzclaw Calhoun. Ryan was a tender hearted young man who would do anything for anyone in need. He loved his friends and family. He always had a smile on his face....
Cody Bond Broome
Nov 24, 2023
Cody Bond Broome, born on March 14, 1980, in Valdosta, Georgia, peacefully passed away on November 24, 2023. He was the beloved son of Jack and Brenda Broome. Cody is survived by his loving parents, Jack and Brenda Broome. He is also survived by his three older brothers and their wives: Barry Broome and Laurie Broome, Ryan Broome and Stephanie...
