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Caleb Kidd Tomlinson
Jan 28, 2021
Caleb Kidd Tomlinson – 19 of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Thursday January 27, 2021. He was born on February 12, 2001 in Valdosta, Georgia. Caleb attended Lowndes County High School. Caleb is survived by his parents: to Margaret (Butler) and Bobby Tomlinson, Sr.; Birth parents: Robin Hurst of Valdosta, GA, Dee Hurst and wife Brandie of Albany, GA; Sister,...
Charles Preston Ganas Sr.
Jan 28, 2021
Charles Preston Ganas, Sr. – 85 passed away peacefully Thursday, January 28 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 26, 1935 to the late Buck and Lillie Ganas in Naylor, GA. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his son and daughter-in-law, Chuck and Ann Ganas; father and mother-in-law, Homer and Mattie...
Charles Abraham Newbern
Jan 27, 2021
Charles Abraham Newbern – 76 of Valdosta, GA passed away on Wednesday January 27, 2021 in the Satilla Hospice House of Waycross, GA. He was born on November 8, 1944 in Homerville, GA to the late Keron (Smith) and Julian Sullivan Newbern. Charles worked as a truck driver for Joseph Land for many years. Along with his parents, he is...
Terry Diane Mathis
Jan 26, 2021
Terry Diane Mathis – 71 Of Lakeland, Georgia passed away on Tuesday January 26, 2021 in her home. She was born on February 1, 1949 in Tallahassee, Florida to the late Mildred Grace (Lewis) and George Hays Hill. Terry worked for many years at Louis Smith Memorial Hospital as a Certified Nurses Aide. She loved to bake and decorate cakes....
Jerald Eugene Ensminger
Jan 25, 2021
Jerald Eugene Ensminger – 86 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 in his home after an illness. He was born on November 30, 1934 in Milton, Iowa to the late Neva Edna (Peel) and Iliff Howard Ensminger. After graduating high school, Jerald joined the United States Navy and served from 1953-1957. After his service, he went...
James Allen Dean
Jan 24, 2021
James Allen Dean - 66 of Hahira, Georgia died on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at South Georgia Medical Center. James was born on November 10, 1954 in Orlando, Florida to the late Bertha Sue King and James Albert Dean. He was a graduate of Brooks County High School and received his technical certification for outboard boat repairs. He later went...
Jewel Kent Pafford
Jan 24, 2021
Jewel Kent Pafford – 86 of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 in the South Georgia Medical Center after an illness. She was born on August 17, 1934 in Brooks County, Georgia to the late Jesse Vera (Jones) and James Loy Flowers. Jewel worked with Levi Straus Company for over 30 years. She was a loving wife...
Todd David Turner
Jan 24, 2021
Todd David Turner – 48 of Cecil, Georgia passed away peacefully on January 24, 2021 in the South Georgia Medical Center of Valdosta, Georgia with his wife and sons at his bedside. He is survived by his wife, Louise; 2 sons: Thaxton and Trey; and his two sisters: Penny and Cathy. The Turner family is being served by the staff...
Sanford Luke
Jan 23, 2021
Sanford Luke – 85 of Lakeland passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Holly Hill Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. He was born on August 27, 1935 in Berrien County, GA to the late Austin & Annie (Rutherford) Luke. Sanford serviced his country honorable in the United States Army. He retired from Nashville Mills after many years of service....
Martha Ann Dupree
Jan 23, 2021
Martha Ann Dupree – 80 of Lake Park, Georgia passed away on Saturday January 23, 2021 in the South Georgia Medical Center after an illness. She was born on September 14, 1940 in Jennings, Florida to the late Julia Etta (Swilley) and Freddie John McDonald. Martha was an active member of the Greenwood Baptist Church; she enjoyed attending her Sunday...
Betty M. Culpepper
Jan 22, 2021
Betty M. Culpepper – 84 of Stockton, Georgia passed away in the early hours of Friday January 22, 2021 after a courageous battle with an illness. She was born on April 17, 1936 in Bartow, Florida to the late Grace Louise (Kimball) Monarch. Betty was a loving and nurturing wife and mother. She dedicated her life to the wellbeing of...
Carol Rose Garrow
Jan 22, 2021
Carol Rose Garrow – 80 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on January 22, 2021 at her home. She was born on April 21, 1940 in Norwich, Connecticut to the late Ida (Brockway) and Thomas Sumoski. Carol worked as a sales associate for many years at Sears. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Marie Taylor....
Clarine Iris Warren
Jan 22, 2021
Clarine Iris Warren-80 of Nashville, Georgia passed away on January 22, 2021 at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born on February 28, 1940 in Waycross, GA to the late Rufus Cox and Gussie (Fitchett) Cox. She was a member of Bethel Holiness Church. She loved gardening and flowers. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by...
James Scott Ray
Jan 21, 2021
James “Jimmy” Scott Ray – 70 of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021, in the South Georgia Medical Center after an illness. He was born on August 20, 1950 in Trion, Georgia to the late Doris Eugene (McGraw) and James Franklin Ray. Jimmy served in the United States Marine Corps as a Recon Marine and in the...
Margaret Louise Monk
Jan 20, 2021
Margaret Louise Monk – 86 of Hahira, Georgia passed away on Wednesday January 20, 2021 after an illness. She was born on January 19, 1935 in Jasper, Florida to the late Retha (Putnal) Hysmith and the late David Langford. Margret was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was an active member in her church and enjoyed singing gospel. She...
Angel (Gallego) Torres-Valencia
Jan 17, 2021
Angel (Gallego) Torres-Valencia – 81 of Lakeland, Georgia passed away on Sunday January 17, 2021 in the South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on May 20, 1939 in Punta Alegre, Chambas, Ciego de Avila, to the late Angel (Valencia) and Angel Torres. Angel was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He had a great love for the...
Barbara Ann Terry
Jan 17, 2021
Barbara Ann Terry – 76 of Valdosta passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 in South Georgia Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born on April 1, 1944 to the late Johnny & Geneva (Cowart) Watts in Honea Path, SC. She graduated from Valdosta Tech as a Micro Computer Specialist and was Phi Beta Lamda. Barbara retired from the...
Addie "Bea" Latham
Jan 16, 2021
Addie Beatrice Latham – 76 of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on January 16, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. A member of Unity Sabbath Day Church of God, she walked in faith beside her husband, Pastor Billy Latham for over 60 years. She lived her life dedicated to God,...
Jody Eric Smith
Jan 14, 2021
Jody Eric Smith – 42 Of Valdosta, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was Born on November 3, 1978 in Cairo, GA to Danny Smith and Linda (Barfield) Smith. Jody worked at Wayne’s Transmissions as a mechanic and was really a jack of all trades. He was known as the “Car Audio Genius”....
Donald Winston O'Quinn
Jan 13, 2021
Donald Winston O’Quinn – 75 of Lakeland, Georgia passed away on Wednesday January 13, 2021 in his home after an illness. Donald was born on March 2, 1945 in Lakeland where he later graduated from. He served in the United States Air Force from 1963-1967. After his service time with the military, he went on to work with the Georgia...
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