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Barbara "Bobbie" Fussell

Barbara "Bobbie" Fussell

Dec 29, 2023

Barbara “Bobbie” Fussell – 75 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023 at SGMC Lakeland Villa in Lakeland, Georgia. She was born on November 6, 1948 in Palatka, Florida to the late Claude Jackson Sweat (Mattie) and Mittie Elizabeth Fender (James). She loved her family and enjoyed going to the beach with them. Along with her parents,...

James David May

James David May

Dec 26, 2023

James David May, 77, of Valdosta, GA passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at his residence . James was born on December 20, 1946 in Elliott, KY to Lee and Christine Adkins May. James devoted 23 years to serving his country in the United States Air Force where he was awarded numerous decorations, medals, and badges such as: Meritorious...

Gloria Jeane Ingram

Gloria Jeane Ingram

Dec 26, 2023

Gloria Jeane Ingram, age 77, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born on January 29, 1946, in Alma, Georgia to the late Corbitt Ingram and Betty Rigdon Chester. Gloria was a fan of anything collectable that included Mickey Mouse. She also enjoyed being outside and rescuing feral cats. She...

Margie Young Purvis

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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....

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