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Abelardo Avellaneda-Delgado
May 5, 2025
Abelardo Avellaneda-Delgado – 68 Of Statenville, Georgia, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025, in Webster County after a brief illness. He was born on February 26, 1957, in El Huariche, Mexico to the late Crecencio Avellaneda and Ventura Delgado. He was a devoted father whose unwavering work ethic and deep love for his family defined his life. Whether through...
Gayle Griffin
May 4, 2025
Elah Gayle Griffin- 65 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born to Jack Griffin and the late Emma Felts on September 26, 1959, in Madison, Florida. Gayle was a lifelong member of Cat Creek Church, proudly following in the footsteps of her beloved grandmother, Lucille Felts, and her mother,...
Jewell D. Martin
May 3, 2025
Jewell Martin, age 90, passed away peacefully after a full and happy life devoted to faith and loving her family. She was born on July 13, 1934, in Brooks County, Georgia, to the late Artice Burton Simpson and Ruby Jewell Cannon Simpson. She is survived by her sister, Victoria Simpson Starling, and sister-in-law, June Beck Simpson. She was a devoted...
John Russell Strickland Jr.
Apr 29, 2025
John Russell Strickland Jr., 81 of Lakeland, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was born on October 26, 1943, in Campaigne, Tennessee, to the late John R. Strickland Sr. and Tommy Lou Strickland (McCrary). His family and friends meant everything to him. He held a deep admiration for his four...
Forrest Frank Fenton Jr
Apr 25, 2025
Forrest “Buzz” Frank Fenton, Jr., 85 of Ray City, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 25, 2025. Buzz was born on July 22, 1939, in Concord, New Hampshire, to the late Forrest Frank Fenton, Sr. and Doris Stone Fenton. A proud veteran, he served his country honorably in the United States Air Force. Following his service,...
Martha Ann Kelly
Apr 23, 2025
Martha Ann Kelly (Moody) Martha “Ann” Kelly, 76, of Valdosta passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 in South Georgia Medical Center with her loving Daughter Ginger and Son in Law, Gig by her side. Ann was born on September 2, 1948 to the late Bernice Tipton and Julis Doc Moody. Ann was married to her loving husband Randall...
Roxanna Young Wise (Hutchinson)
Apr 22, 2025
Roxanna Young Wise (Hutchinson)- 74 Of Barney, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at her residence. She was born to the late Vernon Young and Loretta Haroldene Young on July 14, 1950, in Lakeland, Florida. Roxie had a deep love for the outdoors: fishing, camping, going to the beach, and hunting were some of her favorite pastimes. She...
Carolyn R. Davis
Apr 19, 2025
Carolyn R. Davis – 84 Of Lake Park, Georgia passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Berrien Nursing Center in Nashville, Georgia. She was born on October 25, 1940 in Metter, Georgia to the late Jacob Thomas Reardon and Ruth Carroll Reardon. She was a devoted mother and grandmother whose love for all knew no bounds. Known for her...
Jimmy Don Corbett
Apr 18, 2025
Jimmy Don Corbett – 70 Of Naylor, Georgia passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025 at his sister's home. He was born on September 10, 1954 in Valdosta, Georgia to the late E.L. Corbett and Ruby Mae Peterson Corbett. He was a farmer by trade dedicating his time and efforts to his crop every year. Along with his parents, he...
Bart Lamar Johnston Jr.
Apr 18, 2025
Bart Lamar Johnston Jr.- 59 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2025. He loved the simple joys in life were fishing, spending time by the river, and taking long rides in his truck. He was one of the most humble and kindhearted souls you could ever meet, always willing to lend a hand or go out of...
Dennis Luke Marchessault
Apr 18, 2025
Dennis Luke Marchessault, 67 of Lakeland, GA, passed away at his residence on Friday, April 18, 2025, Dennis was born in June of 1957 to the late Ernest and Claire Marchessault in St. Albans, Vermont. He found great joy in working on cars, tractors, and tending to the yard. Dennis deeply loved his children and grandchildren and family. He was...
Silvia Sanders Jacobo
Apr 17, 2025
Silvia Sanders Jacobo, 57, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family after a lengthy illness. She was born on November 9, 1967, in Monterrey, Mexico, to the late Mario Flores and Olivia Treviño de Flores. Silvia was a beacon of optimism, always brimming with enthusiasm and vibrant energy. She...
Ramona Maria O'Quinn
Apr 16, 2025
Ramona Maria O’Quinn, 55 of Tifton, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at her residence. Ramona was born on August 15, 1969, to Katrina and John O’Quinn in Tifton, Georgia. Ramona enjoyed being around her kids, being a mother, listening and dancing to music. Ramona is preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her daughters, Tekisha O’Quinn...
Cheryl Lynn Becker
Apr 14, 2025
Cheryl Lynn Becker- 64 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born on March 14, 1961, in North Tonawanda, New York to Robert Carney Sr. and the late Pearl (Oswald) Prince. She found joy in the intricate beauty of diamond painting and the creativity of plastic canvas art. Her happiest...
Lorelle Lupo Hiers
Apr 13, 2025
Lorelle Lupo Hiers – 99 Of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on April 13, 2025, at Fellowship–Brookside after a lengthy illness. She was born on February 10, 1926, to the late Tillman Lupo and Agatha Lupo (Griffin) in Omega, Georgia. She dedicated many years to working at the O&I Bag Plant, where she was known for her strong work ethic and...
Bobby Jack Terrell
Apr 12, 2025
Bobby Jack “Baby Jack” Terrell – 73 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on April 25, 1951, in Valdosta, Georgia to the late Lloyd Jackson Terrell and Effie Watson Terrell. Bobby Jack proudly served his country in the United States Army, demonstrating a deep commitment to duty and...
Pamela Annette Perez
Apr 12, 2025
Pamela Annette Perez – 59 Of Lakeland, Georgia passed away on April 12, 2025 at Doctors Hospital of Augusta. She was born on March 5, 1966 in Valdosta, Georgia to the late Jonathon Travis Stanley and Thelma Annette (Harper) Stanley. She deeply loved her husband, Mario, and caring for him was not just a duty—it was her passion. She also...
Ethel "Maude" Hesters
Apr 11, 2025
Ethel “Maude” Hesters, 93, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, in Tifton, Georgia at The Rehabilitation Center of South Georgia after a lengthy illness. She was born on July 20, 1931, in Ocilla, Georgia, to the late William Allen James and Ruby Louise (Lisenby) James George. She had a passion for fishing and found joy in...
Genevieve Cousins Delk
Apr 10, 2025
Genevieve Cousins Delk It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Genevieve Cousins Delk on the morning of April 10, 2025, in Valdosta, Georgia with her daughter Eva by her side. Genevieve was born in New Orleans on February 2, 1970, and raised in Shreveport, LA. She was warmly known for being sassy, smart, sweet, bright and...
Joel Lamar
Apr 9, 2025
Joel Lamar- 92 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Pruitt Health. He was born to the late Walter James Lamar and Susie Mae Perry on September 8, 1932, in Gordon, Alabama. Joel served in the military before transitioning to the reserves. Afterward, he pursued a career in civil service as an AC technician. Along with...
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