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Vina Ward Elkins
Sep 22, 2023
Vina Ward Elkins, 85, of Hahira, GA passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Vina was born on March 5, 1938 in Asheville, NC to John and Lelia Mae Livengood Ward. She was a beloved mother and grandmother. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She could be found in front of her...
Charles Lynward Hughes
Sep 20, 2023
Lynn Hughes, 76, from Echols County, GA passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL from a very short sickness, with his wife and children holding his hands. He was born on April 5, 1947, in Valdosta, GA (and liked to tease his wife about being 5 days older than him as they were born...
Randall Clayton Jones
Sep 17, 2023
Randall Clayton Jones, 74, of Ray City, GA passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at his home. Randall was born on September 29, 1948 in Valdosta, GA to Sanford and Ruby Moore Jones. Randall proudly served his country during the Vietnam War as a tank operator. After the service, he started his career as a master electrician. He loved...
James Bennett Hooks Jr.
Sep 16, 2023
James Bennett Hooks, Jr. May 6, 1925 ~ September 16, 2023 A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, September 25, 2023, at Friendship Cemetery in Hahira, Georgia. Family will receive friends from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, Monday, September 25, 2023 at the funeral home. Kind words and expressions of sympathy may be left for the family...
Teresa Ann Mccallum Carwein
Sep 15, 2023
Teresa Ann McCallum Carwein, age 62, of Lake Park, Georgia passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023, at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born on January 16, 1961, in Valdosta, Georgia to the late John William McCallum and Martha “Mama Jo” Joann Tomlinson Zipperer. She was a loving mother, grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her family. Along with...
Debra Gayle Tuten
Sep 13, 2023
Debra Gayle Tuten, age 58, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at her residence. She was born on March 19, 1965, in Madison, Florida to the late Cary Elvoid and Helen Elouise Tuten. Debra was a spunky and spontaneous lady. She was a loving and considerate mom to her two children. She loved going to the...
Harold Knobel
Sep 10, 2023
Harold Knobel, 89, of Valdosta, GA passed away on September 10, 2023, after a long life and a short illness. Harold was born on October 19, 1933, in Powell, Nebraska. He graduated from the University of Nebraska with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Agriculture. Thereafter, he worked for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as a drug and chemical...
David Wayne Crews
Sep 9, 2023
David Wayne Crews, 64, of Nashville, Georgia passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. David was born on April 28, 1959 in Hahira, Georgia to Charles and Margaret Gaither Crews. David was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He loved his family with every ounce of himself. He was a kind, happy...
Randall Bart Johnston
Sep 7, 2023
Randall Bart Johnston, 48, of Fernandina Beach, Florida passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Douglas Center. Randall was born on November 8, 1974 in Valdosta, Georgia to Bartlett Johnston and Montez Hunter. He loved to fish and could hold a conversation with anyone that would listen. From an early age, he loved animals and enjoyed caring for them....
Randall Page Ritter
Sep 5, 2023
Randall Page Ritter, age 83, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at South Georgia Medical Center after a brief illness. Randall was born on December 20, 1939, in Iota, Louisiana to Evans Ritter and Helen Cart Ritter. He joined the U.S. Army after high school and was stationed in Germany, where he met his bride of...
Russell Albert Morgan
Sep 5, 2023
Russell Albert Morgan, 77, of Quitman, GA passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at South Georgia Medical Center. Russell was born on February 23, 1946 in Tampa, FL and adopted by Louis and Betty Harron Morgan. Russell received the Purple Heart for his service to his country while in United States Marine Corps. Continuing his life of service he...
Dale Martin Barnes
Sep 3, 2023
Dale Martin Barnes, 70, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at South Georgia Medical Center. Dale was born on January 3, 1953, in Augusta, Georgia to Martin and Henrietta Foster Barnes. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, going to concerts, and all kinds of music. He enjoyed spending time with his daughter. He was a faithful member of...
Mary Hallie Wisenbaker
Sep 3, 2023
Mary Hallie Wisenbaker, 85, of Lake Park, GA passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at her granddaughter's residence surrounded by family. Mary was born on August 22, 1938 in Jacksonville, FL to Isaac and Daisy Craig Harpe. She was a member of the church of Christ that meets in Lake Park. She adored her family and showed her love...
Linda Faye Toreson
Sep 3, 2023
Linda Faye Toreson – 74 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at her home. She was born on September 9, 1948 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to the late Mack Leo Yearwood and Mary Carter Yearwood. She enjoyed watching TV and spending time with her family. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter,...
Deloris Dampier
Sep 2, 2023
Deloris Wilson Dampier, age 74, of Lakeland, Georgia passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 30, 1949, in Millen, Georgia to the late John Henry and Minnie Blanch (Weeks) Wilson. Deloris loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Most Saturday nights, you could find her dancing...
Robert Andrew Rose
Sep 1, 2023
Robert Andrew Rose, better known as Robby or Rob to his friends, 45, of Pavo, GA passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023. Robert was born on December 21, 1977 in Fort Lauderdale, FL to Richard and Kathleen Ward Rose. Robert made his living as a salesperson. He could make a sales pitch that would have you wanting to buy...
Richard Thomas Herrington
Aug 31, 2023
Richard "Rick" Thomas Herrington, 71, of Valdosta, GA passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at his home. Richard was born on February 2, 1952 in Valdosta, GA to Leon and Sue Fender Herrington. Richard enjoyed being around his friends and family. He liked to cook, do crossword puzzles, and debate politics. He is preceded in death by his parents....
William Ronald Saxton
Aug 31, 2023
William Ronald Saxton – 69 Of Ray City, Georgia passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at his home. He was born on January 6, 1954 in Sylvia, North Carolina to the late Kenneth Saxton and Hattie Mae (Matthews) Saxton. He worked with Wal-Mart as a Receiver in the Pharmacy Warehouse where he retired after 29 years. He enjoyed being...
James Harold Bartenhagen
Aug 30, 2023
James Harold Bartenhagen – 60 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. He was born on April 2, 1963 in Muscatine, Iowa to James Weldon Bartenhagen and Julia Ann (Soltwedel) Bartenhagen. He was the Facility Maintenance Team Lead at Mauser Packaging Solutions in Homerville, Georgia where he worked. He was of the Baptist faith and a member...
Eritus Sonny Paulk
Aug 27, 2023
Eritus Sonny Paulk, 77 of Valdosta, GA passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at his residence. Sonny was born September 21, 1945, to the late Edna and William Paulk in Willacoochee, GA. Mr. Paulk, a decorated veteran, served 4 years from 1968 to 1972 in the United States Army as a sharpshooter infantryman. He...
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