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Eddie Dean Connell
Dec 25, 2025
Eddie Dean Connell, age 76, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at his home. He was born on January 21, 1949, in Valdosta, Georgia to the late Burton M. Connell and Kathleen (Westberry) Simpson. He was a talented welder and enjoyed shooting his guns when he had the chance.
Along with his parents, Eddie is preceded in...
Linda Lee Bardwell
Dec 23, 2025
Linda L Bardwell (Plastow) of Hahira, Georgia, formerly of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. She was born June 19, 1949, in Canton, Ohio to late parents, Donald Plastow and Marylou Capuano Garrod.
Linda was a lifelong gardener with generational plants from her grandmother. She worked in Massillon Community Hospital, participated in many American Heart Association fundraisers and...
Colson Truett Stagner
Dec 23, 2025
Infant, Colson Truett Stagner of Valdosta, Georgia, rested in the palms of Jesus Christ on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at South Georgia Medical Center. He was received in heaven by his precious sister, Everley Joy Stagner; maternal great grandparents, Franklin and Joy McDaniel, Sr., Billy Jack Johnson; paternal great grandparents, Lonnie and Connie Odom and Paul Bennett; cousin, Lacey Taylor....
Mike Jenkins
Dec 22, 2025
James Michael Jenkins, age 68, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, December 22, 2025. Mike was born on July 30, 1957, in Waycross, GA to parents, George Willis Jenkins and Romana Denmark Jenkins.
Mike was married for 42 wonderful years to his loving and devoted wife, Vikki Lynn Jenkins. A devoted family man, he cherished spending...
Arthur Benjamin Livingston
Dec 21, 2025
Arthur “Ben” Benjamin Livingston, age 88, of Naylor, GA passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Langdale Hospice House. He was born on July 24, 1937 in Stockton, GA to the late Henry Livingston and Josephine (Boyd) Livingston. Ben proudly owned and operated Livingston Millworks and Construction, Inc. for many years, building not only fine craftsmanship but a lasting...
Lisa Winae O'Dell
Dec 20, 2025
Lisa Winae O’Dell (Wendy), age 64, of Valdosta, Georga, passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, December 20, 2025. She was born on February 24, 1961, to late parents, Thomas Wayne Taylor and Elizabeth Ann Middlebrooks Taylor.
She proudly served eight years in the United States Air Force before dedicating the final 25 years of her career as a correctional...
Grace Staten Vickers
Dec 14, 2025
Wilma Grace Staten Vickers, age 85, of Hahira, Georgia, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Born on June 14, 1940, in Statenville, Georgia, she was the beloved daughter of the late Ferman Staten and Fannie Deloach Staten.
Grace devoted 37 years of faithful service as a supervisor in business administration at South Georgia Medical Center,...
Louis Edward Lovell
Dec 13, 2025
Louis Edward Lovell, age 79, of Ray City, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025. He was born on July 24, 1946, in Clearwater, Florida to his late father, Guy Lovell and mother, Francis Sims Lovell.
He found joy in the simple blessings of life—tending to his garden, faithfully attending church, and spending time with the dogs he dearly loved....
Joshua Christopher Lale
Dec 12, 2025
Joshua Christopher Lale, age 42, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025. He was born on June 17, 1983, in Irving, Texas to parents Sulali Lale Aifala Ena and Rhea Lale Howard Ena.
He was a loving and warm-hearted man who deeply loved and adored his family. His passions included football and golf, and he was a devoted...
Matthew Theodore Tourtellott
Dec 12, 2025
Matthew Theodore Tourtellott, 57 of Valdosta, GA, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, at his home. Mr. Tourtellott was born on January 9, 1968, to the late Theodore and Maureen Tourtellott in New Port, Oregon. He enjoyed photography, collecting guns and ammo, motorcycles, and shooting sporting clays. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren, and watching the Georgia Bulldogs...
Juanita Marie Clark
Dec 11, 2025
Juanita Marie Clark, age 58, of Lakeland, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, December 11, 2025. She was born on December 27, 1967, in Clarksville, TN to parents, Issac Exum and Florence Stone Exum.
She was a devoted, loving mother and a gentle homemaker whose heart was full of kindness. She had a special love for animals, especially...
Jerry Harrington
Dec 3, 2025
Jerry, age 89, of Valdosta, Georgia, departed this life at home on December 3, 2025. He was a devout Catholic. Jerry was born on September 22, 1936, to the late Mary E. Harrington and Jeremiah J. Harrington Sr. of Providence, Rhode Island.
Jerry grew up in East Providence, Rhode Island, together with his sister, Grace. He worked in several jobs in...
David Jo Green
Dec 3, 2025
David Jo Green, age 48, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. He was born on March 29, 1977, in Seoul, South Korea and was later adopted by his loving parents, Jerry J. Green and Kay Tillman Green from Moultrie, GA.
He was a dedicated Christian father and husband. David and his wife Leigh met as they were...
Lonnie Dinkins
Dec 2, 2025
Lonnie Charles Dinkins Sr., age 89, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed on December 2, 2025. He was born on September 22, 1936, in Madison, FL to parents Edward Lee Dinkins Sr. and Bessie Price Dinkins.
Before beginning his career in business, he proudly served four years in the United States Air Force, a time that shaped his character and deepened his love...
Shelton James Skinner, Jr.
Dec 1, 2025
Shelton James Skinner, Jr. , age 93, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born to the late Shelton James Skinner, Sr. and Armittie Skinner on November 9, 1932, in Lakeland, Georgia. Shelton James Skinner Jr. devoted his life to hard work, service, and love for his country. He made...
Stacy Marion Barrett
Dec 1, 2025
Stacy Marion Barrett, age 54, of Lake Park, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her residence on December 1, 2025. She was born on November 6, 1971, in Hahira, Georgia to parents, Johnny Dale Harnage and Linda Elizabeth Stump Durgin.
Stacy dedicated many years of service to the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners, where she was known for her commitment and professionalism....
Robin Celeste Andrews
Dec 1, 2025
Robin Celeste Andrews- 61
Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at her residence. She was born to the late Ronald Lee Andrews and Tommie Janice Goree on July 29, 1964, in Jacksonville, Florida. Robin loved fishing and spending time by the river. Most of all, she cherished time with her family and adored her grandchildren. She also...
Jeffrey Lance Daugherty
Nov 26, 2025
Jeffrey Lance Daugherty, age 65, of Valdosta passed away at his home on November 26th, 2025. The beloved son of Donald and Frankye Daugherty, Jeff was a lifelong resident of Valdosta and attended Lowndes High School and Valdosta Technical School. He was also a much-loved member of The Hahira Church of Christ.
His interest in mechanics and repair steered his path...
Janice Elaine Wheeler
Nov 26, 2025
Janice Elaine St. John Wheeler, 65, of Nashville, Georgia, slipped away peacefully on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at her home. She was born on February 10, 1960, in Valdosta, Georgia, the daughter of the late Julian M. St. John and Dorothy White St. John.
Janice devoted many years to her work as a hematologist at SGMC–Lanier Campus, where she was admired...
Andrea Gail Laska
Nov 26, 2025
Andrea Gail Laska, age 47, of Tifton, Georgia, passed on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at her residence. She was born on October 29, 1978, in Waycross, GA, to parents Charles Felton Ussery and Lydia Ann Watson Walker-Smith.
Andrea was a dedicated retail manager for many years. She deeply loved her husband and family, who were the center of her life. Andrea...

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