Msgt. (Retired) Samuel Paul Dell
Jan 13, 2022
MSgt (Ret.) Samuel Paul Dell – 52 of Valdosta passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on January 1, 1970 to Bruce Edward Dell and Susie Gibson Kerr. He served his country as a member of the United States Army from which he retired. He was a highly decorated soldier receiving...
Rosaleen Anne Mckinney
Jan 12, 2022
Rosaleen Anne McKinney Of Valdosta, GA passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 in the Fellowship Home at Brookside. Rosaleen was born on May 11, 1935 to John Joseph and Kathleen Claire Devlin at Lostock Hall in Northern England. She grew up in Fleetwood and went to school in Layton Hill, then graduated from Studley College with an agricultural degree...
Billy Joe Smithie
Jan 12, 2022
Billy Joe Smithie – 60 of Quitman, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at his residence. He was born on May 6, 1961 in Valdosta, Georgia to the Willie Joe Smithie and to the late Hattie (Addison) Godwin. He loved his job at Griner Automotive where he was in the paint and body shop for almost 20 years....
Robert Parker, Jr.
Jan 12, 2022
Robert Parker, Jr., 83, of Valdosta passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at his residence. He was born on April 21, 1938 in Hartford, Alabama to the late Susie Nellie Kelley Hallaway and Robert E. Lee Parker. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, enjoyed working, raising cattle, gardening, fishing and hunting. He enjoyed anything outdoors. In addition...
Marilyn Joyce Downs
Jan 12, 2022
Marilyn Joyce Downs, 81, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away, Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at the Presbyterian Home in Quitman, Georgia. She was born in Miami, Florida, November 26, 1940, to the late Mary Croft Brannan and Robert Brannan. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a devoted Christian and a long-time active member of Gateway...
Carol Louise (Allen) Foster
Jan 11, 2022
Carol Louise (Allen) Foster – 79 Of Valdosta passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at the home of her grandson. She was born on October 14, 1942 in Sparks, Georgia to the late Mary Louise Belote and William Henry Allen. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, TSgt. James...
Hester Cross Runnels
Jan 11, 2022
Hester Cross Runnels – 76 Of Lake Park, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at South Georgia Medical Center. Ms. Runnels was born on December 29, 1945 to the late Mary Sneed Shipp and Jason Jackson Cross in Cleveland, Tennessee. Ms. Runnels loved to work in her garden. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by...
Dawn Yvette Miller
Jan 8, 2022
Dawn Yvette Salyers Miller, 60, of Valdosta, Georgia, formerly of Donalsonville, Georgia, passed away, Saturday, January 8, 2022 at her daughter’s residence surrounded by her loving family. Dawn was born March 10, 1960 in Orange Park, Florida to the late Barbara Anne McSpadden Salyers and Dorris Lee Salyers. Dawn was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend. She never...
Jimmy Daugherty
Jan 8, 2022
Jimmy Daugherty – 85 Of Barney passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022 in South Georgia Medical Center. Jimmy was born on May 6, 1936 in Hahira, GA to the late Jack and Ollie (Stubbs) Daugherty. He served his country in the United States Army. He owned and operated Jimmy Daugherty Custom Homes which included building homes and developing land for...
Betty Sirmans
Jan 8, 2022
Betty Sirmans – 82 Of Ringgold, GA passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at her home. She was born on October 20, 1939 in Nashville, Georgia to the late Wilbur and Mary Minchew. Mrs. Betty retired from Gate/Southland Corporation as a Regional Manager. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Russell E. Sirmans; siblings:...
Yvonne Michell Hathaway
Jan 7, 2022
Yvonne Michell Baker Hathaway, 52, of Hahira, Georgia passed away, Saturday, January 8, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her family. Yvonne was born in Phoenix, Arizona, to Beverly Jane Cotton Baker and Wayne Allen Baker. She was a restaurant manager with Arby’s. She enjoyed crocheting, loved butterflies, flowers and gardening. Loved her children, grandchildren, her Mother, Dad and her...
Joseph "Grande" Lyndon Chester Thomas
Jan 7, 2022
Joseph “Grande” Thomas, of Adel, Georgia went to be with his lord and savior Jesus Christ on his 42nd birthday, January 7, 2022. Joe passed away from injuries sustained in a tragic motorcycle accident. He was originally from Birmingham, Alabama. He enjoyed singing, playing the guitar, riding his motorcycle and spending time with his motorcycle club family. Joe loved his...
Alan "Buddy" Verne Wisenbaker
Jan 5, 2022
Alan “Buddy” Verne Wisenbaker, 63, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away, Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at his residence. Buddy was born October 11, 1958 in Valdosta, to the late Avis Geneva Miller Wisenbaker and Grover Adriel Wisenbaker. He was a self-employed Truck Driver. Buddy was a loving dad, granddad; enjoyed farming and deer hunting. He was preceded in death by his...
Kathryn B. Mason
Jan 5, 2022
Kathryn Mason, 66, passed away at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital on January 5, 2022 after a lengthy illness. She was born in Savannah, GA to Stuart Morgan Brown and Florence Amelia Brown on October 10, 1955. Kathryn was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She loved to fish and was passionate about cooking. Devoted Christian and 20+ year member of Gateway...
William Lynn Usic
Jan 5, 2022
Chief MSgt. (Retired) William Lynn Usic, 79, of Valdosta passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at the Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. He was born on February 1, 1942 in Mifflintown, Pennsylvania to the late Janet Lucille Longacre and Joseph Frank Usic. He retired from the United States Air Force after 28 years of service achieving the rank of Chief Master...
Martha "Mama Jo" Joann Tomlinson Zipperer
Jan 4, 2022
Martha “Mama Jo” Joann Tomlinson Zipperer, 79, of Lake Park, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 in the South Georgia Medical Center. She was born in Lakeland, Georgia on April 1, 1942 to the late Daniel Enoch Tomlinson and Lucille Kirkland Tomlinson. She was the co-owner of Zipperer Wrecker Service, was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother; she...
Betty Jean James
Jan 3, 2022
Betty Jean James – 76 of Valdosta, GA passed away Monday, January 3, 2022 at her residence after a lengthy illness. She was born on January 28, 1945 in Adel, GA to the late Russell & Helen (Sauls) Harrelson. Betty was a member of the Azalea City Church of God. She worked as the store manager for B&C Wall Coverings....
Howard Herbert Hansford
Jan 2, 2022
Howard Herbert Hansford of Valdosta, GA passed away of natural causes at the age of 94 on January 2, 2022. Mr. Hansford was born in Alameda, CA on February 27, 1928 to the late Walter D. and Beatrice M. (Kennett) Hansford. Mr. Hansford was a WWll Veteran serving in the Army. He retired from the Alameda Naval Air Station as...
Wilburn Burnham
Dec 31, 2021
Wilburn Burnham – 86 Of Valdosta passed away unexpectedly on December 31, 2021 at his home. Mr. Burnham was born on December 7, 1935 in Walton County, Florida to the late Grover Cleveland and Emma Caroline (Boone) Burnham. He was the owner of Freeport Carpet and Decorating in Freeport, Florida. He also owned and operated Burnham Auto Service in Valdosta,...
Thomas Eugene Rees
Dec 30, 2021
Thomas Eugene Rees – 78 Of Valdosta passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021 in the Langdale Hospice House. He was born in Clinton, Illinois to the late David and Caroline Grower Rees. He was a retired Crew Chief with the United States Army. He loved to fish and watch TV. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
