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Keith Davis Coates
May 13, 2023
Keith Davis Coates, 30, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023. He was born in Hartsville, South Carolina on April 11, 1993, to Henry David Coates and Karen Lynn (Gruber) Coates. Keith served in the United States Army for eight years and achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant. He served with the 82nd Airborne Division as a Scout/Sniper,...
Minerva Jane Jasinski
May 13, 2023
Minerva Jane Jasinski, 83 of Valdosta, GA passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at the Southwell Nursing Center in Adel, GA. Mrs. Jasinski was born March 27, 1940 to the late Minerva and Donald Lord in Plattsburgh, NY. She enjoyed spending time with her grandkids, loved plants and animals, was an avid Atlanta Braves fan and particularly enjoyed playing...
Harold Vann
May 12, 2023
Harold Vann, 78, of Valdosta, GA transitioned on Friday, May 12, 2023. Harold was born on November 29, 1944, in Fairfield, AL to Henry and Jesse Hart Vann. He was a high school graduate of Fairfield High Preparatory School where he played football earning his "All County" nickname. Harold was a proud supporter of the Alabama A&M Bulldogs. Harold was...
Vernon Dunn Iii
May 11, 2023
Vernon passed away on May 11, 2023, at the age of 66. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was born in Mobile, Alabama on May 11, 1957, to the late Cora Lee and Vernon Dunn Jr. He joined the Army and served for 13 years where he performed as a medic, medical assistant, and dermatologist technician. After...
David "Billy" William Howard
May 11, 2023
David “Billy” William Howard – 82 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on March 18, 1941 in Pearson, Georgia to the late Ausborne Theodore Howard and Bernice (Haskins) Howard. Mr. Billy served his country in the United States Army. He enjoyed working at the golf course and playing...
Sammy Ray Saliba
May 8, 2023
Sammy Ray Saliba, age 80 of Valdosta, Georgia passed away Monday, May 8, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. He was born December 28, 1942, in Blytheville, Arkansas to the late Merle Zachary and George G. Saliba. He served his country honorably in the United States Air Force for twenty-two years retiring as a Master Sergeant. He...
Marsha Janan Holton
May 4, 2023
Marsha Janan Holton, 68, of Valdosta, GA passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at home with her family. Marsha was born on June 20, 1954 in Quitman, GA to Malcolm L. and Ozell Bass Jones. She had a green thumb that could make anything grow. She loved being in the yard surrounded by her flowers and her dogs. She...
Mildred "Millie" Kirkman Johnson
May 3, 2023
Mildred “Millie” Kirkman Johnson, age 82, of Lake Park, Georgia passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 10, 1940, in the town of Fayetteville, North Carolina to her parents, Calvin Talton and Margaret Lois (Cole) Kirkman. Grandma Millie loved to be around her grandchildren that she cared for often and loved...
Larry Tillman Harrell
May 1, 2023
Larry Tillman Harrell, 75, of Tallahassee, FL passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023 at Big Bend Hospice. Larry was born on November 4, 1947 in Valdosta, GA to Joseph and Lillian McQuaig Harrell. Larry was a beloved father and papa. He was an avid golfer. He loved being at the beach. He was the Florida State Seminoles number 1...
Maxwell Clarke Mcclure
May 1, 2023
Maxwell Clarke McClure of Valdosta, GA lived for 34 days before he passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Maxwell was born on March 28, 2023 in Albany, GA to Clarke and Malory McClure. Max might have been born early but he was a fighter. He is preceded in death by his aunt, Karen Goodin....
Cherri Ann Ray
Apr 29, 2023
Cherri Ann Ray, age 55, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Fellowship Home Brookside. Cherri was born on July 10, 1967, to the late Charles and Joyce Frush in Valdosta, Georgia. She was known as a loving mother who throughout her life enjoyed being with friends and family. Cherri had a deep love for the...
Glenn Eugene Taylor
Apr 28, 2023
Glenn Eugene Taylor, 91, of Valdosta, GA passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023 at Langdale Hospice House. Glenn was born on May 1, 1931 in Liberty, KY to Dempsey and Arley Wilson Taylor. Glenn served as a mason for 60 years, achieving the 32nd degree. He traveled many miles in his motor home touring the country. A country he...
James "Jimmy" Donald Wise Jr.
Apr 23, 2023
James “Jimmy” Donald Wise, Jr, age 59, of Lakeland, Georgia passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at University of Florida Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. Jimmy was born on May 12, 1964, in Atlanta, Georgia to the Linda Louise Torbush Wise and James Donald Wise, Sr. and graduated from Lithonia High School in 1982. Jimmy was an outdoorsman and...
Infant Everley Joy Stagner
Apr 20, 2023
Infant, Everley Joy Stagner of Hahira, Georgia, rested in the palms of Jesus Christ on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Northside Hospital in Sandy Springs, Georgia. She was born on Thursday, April 20, 2023, to Nicholas and Ansley (Taylor) Stagner. She was received in heaven by her maternal great grandparents, Franklin and Joy McDaniel, Sr., Billy Jack Johnson; paternal great...
Jimmie Donald Sharp
Apr 19, 2023
Jimmie Donald Sharp, more affectionately known by friends as "Jimbo", 85, of Valdosta, GA went to be with his Savior on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at South Georgia Medical Center. Jim was born on July 26, 1937 in Siluria, AL to Joe and Ferrell Sharp. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 10 years. Flying...
George Michael Saliba Ii
Apr 19, 2023
George Michael Saliba, II, age 78 of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at South Georgia Medical Center, Lanier Campus in Lakeland, Georgia. He was born in Albany, Georgia on November 1, 1944, to the late Mary Sheffield Franklin and John Rogers Saliba. He went to Valdosta State College and then obtained his Juris Doctorate Law Degree from...
Peggy Joyce Whittemore
Apr 17, 2023
Peggy Joyce Whittemore, 89 of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Monday, April 17,2023 at the Langdale Hospice House. Mrs. Whittemore was born January 4,1934 to the late Flora and Clarence Whittemore in Harriman, Tennessee. She enjoyed reading and studying her Bible and being involved in the church. She also loved spending time with her family and friends and loved hiking...
Minnie Nell Ledford
Apr 17, 2023
Minnie Nell Ledford – 81 Of Naylor, Georgia entered the arms of our savior Jesus Christ on Monday, April 17, 2023 at her son’s home. She was born on October 28, 1941 in Homerville, Georgia to the late J.D. Ballance and Nettie Mae (Smith) Ballance. She enjoyed crocheting and was a devoted grandmother. She was a devoted Christian and was...
Dion Melton Cutchens
Apr 16, 2023
Dion Melton Cutchens, 90 of Valdosta passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Fellowship Home Brookside. Mr. Cutchens was born on February 5, 1933 to the late Pansie Flossie Lawrence and Maurice Melton Cutchens in Whigham, Georgia. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War from 1953 – 1957 and retired as Seargent after 28...
Charles "Chuck" Earl Newton
Apr 16, 2023
Charles “Chuck” Earl Newton - 83 of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at South Georgia Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Charles was battling cancer and the good Lord saw how he was struggling and decided to give him peace and called him home. He was born on August 29, 1939, in Dothan, Alabama, to...
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