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Cathy Doreen Dyal

Cathy Doreen Dyal

Jun 27, 2025

Cathy Doreen Dyal, 74, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025, at Archbold Medical Center in Thomasville, Georgia, after a lengthy illness. Born on September 13, 1950, in Tampa, Florida, Cathy was the daughter of the late Samuel Hamilton Carroll and Hilda William (Damon) Carroll. A dedicated educator, she served as a Substitute Special Education Teacher...

Harold Carter

Harold Carter

Jun 27, 2025

Harold “Hal” Carter, aged 90, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 27, 2025. Born on June 3, 1935, in Stone, Kentucky, Hal was the beloved son of the late Cora and Virgil Carter. Hal proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1956 to 1962, achieving the rank of Sergeant. Following his military service, he earned both...

David Chesemore

David Chesemore

Jun 25, 2025

David Chesemore, 89, of Lakeland, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Mr. Chesemore was born on February 18, 1936, in Richland Center, Wisconsin to the late Albert Chesemore and Bessie Chesemore Schwebke. Mr. Chesemore retired with 22 years of service in the U.S. Army. He served in Korea and Vietnam Wars. After retiring from the Army, he enjoyed...

Joann Daman Enslow

Joann Daman Enslow

Jun 23, 2025

Joann Daman Enslow 77 of Lakeland, GA passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Joann was born on September 12, 1947, to the late Deba and Ira Daman in Trenton, New Jersey. She enjoyed entertaining her loved ones and having big family gatherings. She had five children in which she adored and...

Kenneth Leon Poer Ii

Kenneth Leon Poer Ii

Jun 20, 2025

Kenneth Leon Poer II, 56, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Langdale Hospice House after a lengthy illness. Born on November 1, 1968, in Taipei, Taiwan, Kenneth was the beloved son of Joanne Marie (Heaney) Poer and the late Dr. Kenneth Leon Poer. A proud veteran, he honorably served his country in the United...

Margaret June Tomlinson

Margaret June Tomlinson

Jun 19, 2025

Margaret June Tomlinson, 84, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born on December 1, 1940, in Valdosta to the late Tracey Morgan Butler and Mary Katherine (Penny) Butler. Margaret was a devoted wife, mother, and businesswoman. Alongside her beloved husband, Bobby Dan Sr., and their son, Bobby Dan...

Jerry Wayne Inscore

Jerry Wayne Inscore

Jun 17, 2025

Jerry Wayne Inscore, age 74, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family. Jerry was born on January 6, 1951, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to the late Walter Clay and Lucille Ann (Fletcher) Inscore. He proudly carried on the family legacy as the second-generation owner and operator of Southland Upholstery, a role...

Vergil Lee Hesler

Vergil Lee Hesler

Jun 16, 2025

Vergil Lee Hesler, 92, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, in Valdosta, Georgia. He was born November 30, 1932, in Stockwell, Indiana, to Marvin “Pete” Hesler and Edna Lucille Stingley Hesler. “The generous man is a source of blessing and shall be prosperous and enriched and he who waters will himself be watered reaping the generosity he has sown.”...

Marion U. Turner

Marion U. Turner

Jun 15, 2025

Marion U. Turner, 71, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at her residence. She was born on April 23, 1954, in Germany to the late Willie Meindl and Ursula Meindl (Werner). Marion had a zest for life and found joy in life’s simple pleasures—whether savoring a scoop of her favorite ice cream, soaking up the sun...

Marjorie Ellen Patten Ivey

Marjorie Ellen Patten Ivey

Jun 14, 2025

Marjorie Ellen Patten Ivey, 97 of Lake Park, Georgia, passed away on June 14, 2025, at Lake Park of Madison after a lengthy illness. She was born on October 30, 1927, in Lakeland, Georgia, to the late Dr. Walter Patten and Ellen Sutton Patten. Marjorie had a deep love for gardening, finding peace and joy in nurturing flowers and plants....

Andrew Buck Keene

Andrew Buck Keene

Jun 14, 2025

Andrew “Buck” Keene- 23 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 14, 2025 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Andrew was born on January 23, 2002, to Laura and John Byrd in Valdosta, Georgia. Buck was a warm-hearted soul who truly loved life. He was deeply caring and always made those around him feel valued. Buck had...

Gavin Ross Hancock

Gavin Ross Hancock

Jun 14, 2025

Gavin Hancock-21 Of Valdosta, Georgia unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025. He was born on April 7, 2004, to Jon Ross Hancock and Amber Hancock in Valdosta, Georgia. Despite his stubbornness, Gavin was the kind of person you could always count on- loyal, dependable, and one of a kind. He would give the shirt off his back to...

Sarah Catherine "Mema" Blanton

Sarah Catherine "Mema" Blanton

Jun 12, 2025

Sarah Catherine “Mema” Blanton – 90 Of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Fellowship Home at Brookside after a lengthy illness. She was born on February 25, 1935, in Valdosta, Georgia, to the late Oliver B. “O.B.” Sutton and Sarah Loucille Wright. In her earlier years, Sarah found joy in staying active and often spent time...

Judy Dollar Bryan

Judy Dollar Bryan

Jun 10, 2025

Judy Dollar Bryan, 81, of Moultrie, GA, formerly of Valdosta passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center. She was born on May 7, 1944, to the late Margarete and Edmond Dollar in Whigham, GA. She was of the Methodist faith, a housewife to her late husband, and a fan of the Georgia Bulldogs and the...

Darcie Sue Moore

Darcie Sue Moore

Jun 5, 2025

Darcie Sue Moore, 55, of Lake Park, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Born on April 21, 1970, in Greeley, Colorado, she was the beloved daughter of the late Reginald Carl Parsons and Carole Irene (Smith) Parsons. Darcie dedicated her life to serving others, both professionally and personally. She began her career as an...

Betty Jean Fouraker

Betty Jean Fouraker

Jun 5, 2025

Betty Jean Fouraker, 89 of Valdosta, Georgia, passed peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Born March 11, 1936, in Valdosta, Betty was the beloved daughter of the late Langston and Sally Rountree. She spent her early years working at the Paper Mill and later at Mizell Floor Covering. But her heart was always with her family, especially...

Laszlo Lajos Rozsas Jr.

Laszlo Lajos Rozsas Jr.

Jun 5, 2025

Laszlo Lajos Rozsas, Jr.- 90 Of Valdosta, Georgia formally from Naples, Florida passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at his residence. He was born to the late Laszlo Rozsas Sr. and Elizabeth Rozsas on July 14, 1934, in Budapest, Hungary. Laszlo had a deep love for music. In 1950, he played the trumpet in the Hungarian military orchestra, where...

Linda Gail Jones

Linda Gail Jones

Jun 4, 2025

Linda Gail Jones, age 77, of Hahira, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, while in The Bahamas. Born on April 5, 1948, in Hamlet, North Carolina, she was the beloved daughter of the late Norman James Watts and Beatrice Wright Watts. Linda was a cherished member of her community, known for her kind spirit, warm heart, and...

Randal "Randy" Wayne Mize

Randal "Randy" Wayne Mize

Jun 4, 2025

Randal “Randy” Wayne Mize, age 74, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. As per his wishes, there will be no final farewell service held. Kind words and expressions of sympathy may be left for the family at www.musicfuneralservices.com . The Mize family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of...

John Floyd Gilbert Ii

John Floyd Gilbert Ii

Jun 4, 2025

John Floyd Gilbert II July 18, 1945 – June 4, 2025 Of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025, at the age of 79. He was born on July 18, 1945, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to the late John and Gloria Gilbert. John was a lifelong salesman whose ability to connect with others left a lasting impression on...

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