Debra Bass Godwin
Nov 26, 2025
Mrs. Debra Bass Godwin, 67, of Pelham, Georgia, where she lived most her life, passed away Wednesday morning, November 26, 2025, at The Orchard at Stone Creek. Mrs. Godwin was born June 12, 1958, to the late Loys and Audrey Bass. Mrs. Godwin was a former hairdresser who went on to become a dispatcher for both Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office...
Helen Marie Tedstrom
Nov 25, 2025
Helen Marie Tedstrom- 88
Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at her residence. She was born to the late Johnnie Jesse Joplin and Lizzie Dee Joplin on August 14, 1937, in Potter, Arkansas.
Helen was a homemaker and resided in Orlando, Florida for 40 years with her husband and children. Upon her husbands retirement, the whole family moved...
Edna Roye Walden
Nov 25, 2025
Edna Roye Allen Walden, age 90, off Lakeland, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. She was born on May 25, 1935, in Stockton, Georgia, to the late Roy S. Allen and Edith T. (Scurry) Allen.
Edna dedicated more than 30 years to the Lanier County Board of Education, where she served as the Lunchroom Manager...
Fred Michael Sterling
Nov 22, 2025
Fred Michael Sterling, age 68, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed peacefully at his residence on Saturday, November 22, 2025. He was born on December 4, 1956, in Torrington, Connecticut to parents JoAnn Pantuski Sterling and Lawrence Sterling.
Fred cherished his time outdoors. Whether he was riding his lawnmower or tending to his yard, he took pride in every moment spent working outside....
Joline Marian Honsberger
Nov 20, 2025
Joline Marian Honsberger, age 14, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at her residence. She was born to Jared and Reina Honsberger on January 24, 2011, in Landstuhl, Germany. Joline had a deep passion for wrestling. She competed for two years where she started at the Dover Bandits and continued with SGAC when they moved to...
Robert Haynes Langdale
Nov 20, 2025
Robert “Bob” Haynes Langdale, 83, of Lakeland, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at his home. Born January 19, 1942, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Ed and Hazel Langdale.
Robert honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He was a proud Mason and dedicated member of Lakeland Masonic Lodge #434, a...
Marguerite McCartney
Nov 16, 2025
Marguerite P. Smith McCarney, beloved daughter of Edward and Ann Smith and sister of Edward J. Smith III, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the age of 83. Her life was defined by curiosity, kindness, and a deep appreciation for both the natural world and human connection.
Known lovingly as Margie, she was a lifelong learner and generous spirit...
Thomas Ray Cordell
Nov 16, 2025
Thomas Ray Cordell, age 69
On November 16, 2025, Thomas passed this life here on earth. He spent an unwavering amount of time reminiscing about his beloved wife of 40 years, Sandi. He often wrote of all the memories and times they spent until her passing August 4, 2020. Thomas and Sandi loved their many cats and dogs over the years....
Mary Jean Hebert
Nov 16, 2025
Mary Jean Hebert- 83
Of Stockton, Georgia passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at her residence. She was born to the late William Eugene Norsworthy and Mary Sue Norsworthy on November 26, 1941, in Statenville, Georgia. Mary was an avid reader who found great joy in the written word. In her earlier years, she cherished the opportunity to travel, embracing...
Annie Pearl Brooks
Nov 15, 2025
Annie Pearl Brooks- 85
Of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at her daughter’s residence in Palm Coast, Florida. She was born on April 16, 1940, to the late Ellis Eugene Pollock and Georgia Mae Pollock in Valdosta, Georgia. Annie had a deep love for flowers and took great pride in tending to her yard, where she found...
Deloris Oleen McKinney
Nov 15, 2025
Deloris Oleen McKinney- 77
Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at her residence. She was born to the Late Jesse James Churchwell and Jessie Odel Churchwell on May 31, 1948, in Hartford, Alabama. Deloris spent 20 years on the road, driving a semi-truck alongside her husband. They shared countless meals together in the truck-stop cafeterias that became...
Bill Moore West
Nov 14, 2025
Bill Moore West, 88, of Lakeland, Georgia, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Harborview Satilla in Waycross, Georgia. He was born on November 13, 1937, in Lakeland, Georgia, to the late George Ellie West and Ruby Moore West.
Bill graduated from Lanier County High School in 1955. Shortly after, he enlisted in the United States Army and honorably served...
Donald Stephens Herring
Nov 13, 2025
Donald “Donny” Stephens Herring, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home on November 14, 2025.
Born on April 3rd in Valdosta, Donny was the beloved son of James F. Herring, Sr. and Bernice Webb Herring. Donny displayed a boundless curiosity about the world and an energy that never seemed to fade. His childhood was shaped by hard work and...
Glenda Gail Johnson
Nov 12, 2025
Glenda Gail Johnson, age 64, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. She was born on October 7, 1961 in Lagrange, GA to parents, Gerald Williams and Barbara Fay Noles.
Glenda was a dedicated homemaker, taking care of everyone around her.
She is preceded in death by her parents, brother and great granddaughter.
She is survived by her husband,...
Ronnie Lee Bennett
Nov 12, 2025
Ronnie Lee Bennett, 83, of Stockton, Georgia, passed away at his home on November 12, 2025. He was born on April 25, 1942, in Stockton to the late Major Lee Bennett and Gladys Edith (Brogdon) Bennett. Ronnie was a proud graduate of Lanier County High School, Class of 1960, where he earned the distinction of being the school’s first Star...
Rowan Sirmans
Nov 12, 2025
Rowan Sirmans, 81, of Pearson, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Born on April 20, 1944, in Nashville, Georgia, he was the son of the late June Henry Sirmans and Bessie Evelyn Sirmans.
Rowan proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, where he demonstrated the same dedication and integrity that would guide...
Michael Keith Cartwright
Nov 11, 2025
In Loving Memory of Michael Keith Cartwright
Michael Keith Cartwright, aged 69, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025 in Valdosta, Georgia. He was born on August 28, 1956 to the late Frank and Bernice Cartwright. He was a beloved brother, uncle, and friend who will be remembered for loving his Lord and Savior and being a prayer Intercessor for others...
Paul Raymond Sherman
Nov 11, 2025
Paul Raymond Sherman, age 74, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed peacefully on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. He was born on May 6, 1951, in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania to late parents William Goddard Sherman and Sarah Kramer Sherman.
Paul served seven years in the United States Navy- showcasing his love and dedication to his country. He worked for LL Bean as a salesman for...
Prenesha Mariah Holmes
Nov 7, 2025
Prenesha Mariah Holmes was born on June 17, 2003, in Fort Myers, Florida, to the late Taffy Harrison and Prentiss Holmes, both of whom preceded her in death. She grew up in Fort Myers with her siblings and attended Fort Myers Middle School and Cypress Lake High School. Prenesha later enrolled at FSW to pursue a career in nursing. Legacy...
Claire Strickland
Nov 6, 2025
Eleanor Claire Strickland
Eleanor Claire Strickland, 65, of Valdosta, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at South Georgia Medical Center.
Born in Valdosta, Georgia, on July 14, 1960, to the late Allan Julian Strickland III, and Jean Jordan Melton, Claire grew up beneath the soft Georgia sun — a hometown girl through and through. She attended Valdosta High...
