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Teresa Ann Hall
Aug 23, 2023
Teresa Ann Hall, 70, of Naylor, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at her home. Teresa was born on December 3, 1952 in Naylor, Georgia to Marion and Verdie Powell Harnage. She loved being with her family but her grandchildren held a special place in her heart. She would spend many hours playing with them. She would spend...
Thomas Frederick Rumph
Aug 21, 2023
Thomas Frederick Rumph, age 78, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023, at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on October 7, 1944, in Valdosta, Georgia to the late LC and Audrey Sally (Simpson) Rumph. Thomas served in the United States Navy. Following his service to his country, he worked as a firefighter with the Air...
Brenda Pierce Ray
Aug 21, 2023
Brenda Pierce Ray, 81, of Lakeland, Georgia passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023, at her home. Brenda was born on December 9, 1941 in Lakeland, Georgia to R.M and Maggie Bass Pierce. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She devoted her life to serving her family. During her life, she was a member of Unity Methodist Church of...
Betsy Capps Pearce
Aug 21, 2023
Betsy Capps Pearce – 79 of Lake Park, GA and North Palm Beach, FL passed away and was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at her residence in Lake Park, GA on August 21, 2023. She was born on December 12, 1943 in Selma, NC to the late Hubert & Clentis (Wall) Capps. Betsy married...
Jenny Hinson Mullinax
Aug 21, 2023
Jenny Hinson Mullinax - 87 Of Naylor, Georgia passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023, at SGMC. She was born on September 10, 1935, to Jimmy and Eva King. Jenny attended Good Hope Baptist Church and loved playing instruments. She enjoyed sewing and spending time with her daughter, Linda. Jenny loved her precious grandkids. Along with her parents, she is...
Bernice Hall Royals
Aug 21, 2023
Bernice H Royals, 79, of Lakeland, Georgia passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023, at Berrien Nursing Center. Bernice was born on September 23, 1943 in Lakeland, Georgia to the late Horace and Lou Bertha Alred Hall. Bernice was a beloved wife and mother. She devoted her life to caring for her family and their needs, especially cooking for them....
Madalene Henderson Dodd
Aug 20, 2023
Madalene Henderson Dodd, age 82, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on August 20, 2023. She was born on November 22, 1940, in Homerville, Georgia to the late John and Rosetta (Padgett) Henderson. She retired from The Krystal Company, Valdosta, Georgia as the Store Manager. She was an avid Alabama Crimson Tide football fan. She loved the Lord, her children and...
Donald Jerome Hendley
Aug 15, 2023
Donald Jerome Hendley, age 75, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at his residence. He was born on October 25, 1947, in Nashville, Georgia to the late Howell Hendley and Virginia (Luke) Hendley. Donald served his country in the United States Army and was a decorated combat veteran in Vietnam. He owned and operated Hendley Custom...
John Wesley Pruitt Sr.
Aug 11, 2023
John Wesley Pruitt, Sr. – 82 of Lakeland, GA passed away Friday, August 11, 2023, at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was born on October 20, 1940, in Naylor, GA to the late Fred & Inez (Carter) Pruitt. John began serving his country early in life while serving with the United States Navy. His love for his country...
Melba Doris Mathis Smith
Aug 11, 2023
Melba Doris Lewis Mathis Smith- 96 of Lakeland, Georgia passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023, at the Lakeland Convalescent Villa after a brief illness. She was born on March 27, 1927 in Berrien County, GA to the late William Marshall Lewis and Versie Lee Warren Lewis. Ms. Melba was a homemaker, loved cooking for her family, especially her grandchildren,...
Carolyn Geneva Ecker
Aug 11, 2023
Carolyn Geneva Ecker, 81, of Lakeland, Georgia passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023, at her home. Carolyn was born on January 19, 1942 in Lakeland, Georgia to J.R and Thelma Jacobs Fender. She worked many years as a nurses aid in different facilities. She enjoyed sewing, reading, and doing arts and crafts. She is preceded in death by her...
Lester Wayne Smith
Aug 10, 2023
Lester Wayne Smith, age 74, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023, after a lengthy illness. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Cleve Smith and Oveda Smith Carter, his father-in-law and friend Thomas E. Powell. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 50 years, Joy Powell Smith, his daughter, Ginger Smith Keesling (Kristian)...
Lee Chauncey Tillman
Aug 5, 2023
Lee Chauncey Tillman – 79 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at her home. She was born on July 6, 1944, in Valdosta, Georgia to the late George Walter Chauncey and Lila Montene (McMillian) Chauncey. She worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse with Smith Northview Hospital. She was very compassionate about her job and taking care...
Lucy M Davis
Aug 5, 2023
Lucy M. Davis, 83 of Valdosta, GA passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at South Georgia Medical Center after a brief illness. Lucy was born on December 25, 1939, to the late Guilio and Frances Rosi in Tarrytown, NY. Lucy was a member of the Christian Motorcycle Association and the Honda Goldwing Road riders. She is also a member...
James Darrell Tichinel
Aug 4, 2023
James Darrell Tichinel, age 83, of Lake Park, Georgia, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023, at his residence. He was born on August 24, 1939, in Vindex, Maryland to the late James and Juanita Boyce Tichinel. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Micheal Boles, brother, Jack Tichinel, a sister, Brenda Tichinel, 2 brothers-in-law...
Reece "Tally" Coody
Aug 3, 2023
Reece “Tally” Coody – 89 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at South Georgia Medical Center, Valdosta. He was born on October 24, 1933, in Troupeville, Georgia to the late William and Jimmie Lee Tomberlin Coody. He served his country proud in the United States Air Force for over 24 years - two tours in Vietnam...
Christopher Todd Sapp
Aug 3, 2023
Christopher Todd Sapp, age 39, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at his residence. He was born on December 17, 1983, in Valdosta, Georgia to Michael Ervin and the late Sandra Guess Sapp. Todd loved his family as well as hunting, fishing, and drag racing. Along with his mother, he is preceded in death by his...
Joyce Alice Moore
Aug 1, 2023
Joyce Alice Law Moore, 84, of Valdosta, GA passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at Langdale Hospice House following a lengthy battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Alice was born on November 2, 1938 in Live Oak, FL to the late Otis and Olivi Padgett Law. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband of 55 years, J.D. Moore,...
Lavenia Walls Kees
Jul 26, 2023
Lavenia Walls Kees – 94 Of Quitman, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Archbold Medical Center, Thomasville. She was born on January 22, 1929 in Heard County, Georgia to the late Elbert Walls and Ester (Webb) Walls. She earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Georgia in 1949. She was a proud Alumni of...
Douglas Kay Reed
Jul 26, 2023
Douglas Kay Reed – 82 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on July 26, 2023 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on December 2, 1940 in Provo, Utah to the late Herbert George Reed and Maude Neilson (Amtoft) Reed. Mr. Reed served his country in the United States Air Force from 1963-1967 and ranked Staff Sergeant. He was the...

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