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Walter Emory "Papa" Wacter Iii
Jul 17, 2020
Walter Emory “Papa” Wacter, III – 67 of Lake Park, Ga passed away Friday, July 17, 2020 at South Georgia Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 1, 1953 in Tampa, Fl to the late Walter E. & Marie (Spooner) Wacter, Jr. At the age of 15 he met his lifelong sweetheart, DeDe. They...
Tina Marie Nitschke
Jul 16, 2020
TINA MARIE NITSCHKE September 27, 1967 – July 16, 2020 It is with great sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Tina Marie Nitschke, on Thursday, July 16, 2020, at the age of 52 years old, in Valdosta, GA, while spending time with family. Tina was one of four children, born to the late Carroll (“CB”) and Gloria...
Roger Dale Davis
Jul 14, 2020
Roger Dale Davis – 75 Of Lake Park, GA passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 18, 1944 in Homerville, GA to Ulis and Lunette (Boyd) Davis. He was a welder for Curtis Mize Construction for many years. Mr. Davis did two tours in Vietnam and served...
J. Darrell Watson
Jul 14, 2020
J. Darrell Watson, 73, of Lanier County, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020, after a brief illness. Darrell was born on March 18, 1947 in Nashville, Georgia to the late Vera Mae (Cook) and Billie James Watson. Darrell was hardworking, loyal and had the best sense of humor. Darrell spent his life serving those in his community, mainly working...
Ashley Badillo
Jul 13, 2020
Ashley Badillo – 26 of Lakeland, GA passed away on Monday July 13, 2020 at UF Florida Shands Hospital after a sudden illness. He was born on January 11, 1994 in Douglas, GA to Homero Badillo and Maria (Gonzalez) Ramos. Ashley was a graduate of Lanier County High School Class of 2012. He was a dedicated father to his beloved...
Michael R. Crowe
Jul 13, 2020
Michael R. Crowe went to be with Jesus on Monday July 13, 2020. He was born December 23, 1941 in Indianapolis, IN. Mr. Crowe accepted Jesus Christ as his savior when he was 10 years old at Tuxedo Park Baptist Church in Indianapolis. He earned his Eagle Rank and God and Country Award from Boy Scout Troop 1 sponsored by...
Barbara Anne Cuevas
Jul 10, 2020
Barbara Anne Cuevas – 75 of Valdosta, GA passed away in her home on Friday July 10, 2020 surrounded by her family after a lengthy illness. She was born on November 30, 1944 in Newark, NJ to the late Anne Elizabeth (Krokovic) and Daniel J. Manning. Barbara was a high school graduate and dedicated her life to the well being...
William Larry Clanton
Jul 10, 2020
William Larry Clanton – 75 On July 10, 2020 God came and took him home after a short 5 month battle with liver cancer. Larry was born on April 27, 1945 to the late William P. (Tanny) and Bessie Lou (Love) Clanton. He was a member of Oak Grove Freewill Baptist Church. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge...
Billy Ray Powers Sr.
Jul 9, 2020
Billy Ray Powers, Sr. – 70 of Lake Park, GA passed away on Thursday July 9, 2020 in the South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on February 18, 1950 in Adel, GA to the late Louise (Greene) and Perry Powers. Billy worked most of his life as an auto technician and retired with Smith Tire. He was a loving...
Geneva Mae Ray Adams
Jul 8, 2020
Geneva Mae Ray Adams, age 50 of Arnett, West Virginia, died Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at the Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley, West Virginia. Geneva was born on August 26, 1969 in Clearwater, Florida to the late Geneva Stone and Jimmy Ray. Geneva was employed with Raleigh General Hospital as a Ward Clerk. In addition to her parents she is...
Bill Martin Jr.
Jul 6, 2020
Bill Martin, Jr. – 72 of Mayday, GA passed away on Monday July 6, 2020 in the South Georgia Medical Center of Valdosta, GA. He was born on February 2, 1948 to the late Annie Elizabeth Grantham and Bill Martin, Sr. For most of his life, Bill worked for Bosch Olds and Garvin & Weatherington Tire Co. as a mechanic....
Sharon E. Edalgo
Jul 5, 2020
Sharon Elaine Edalgo – 70 of Lakeland, GA passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at South Georgia Medical Center after a sudden illness. She was born on September 5, 1949 in Valdosta, GA to the late Louis and Vera Coody. She worked as a hairdresser for many years and attended Knights Memorial Missionary Baptist Church. She and her husband...
Robert "Buddy" Griner
Jul 5, 2020
Robert “Buddy” Griner – 75 of Lakeland, GA went to be with the lord on Monday July 5, 2020 while surrounded in the love and comfort of his family. Buddy was born on April 6, 1945 in Ray City, GA to the late Susie (Browning) and Robert Colie Griner. He worked as a farmer for most of his life. He...
Ashley Diane Dahlgren
Jul 4, 2020
Ashley Diane Dahlgren – 17 Of Lakeland passed away Saturday evening from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born on August 12, 2002 in Ocala, FL. Ashley was a member of Refuge Church in Lakeland and the graduating class of 2020 from Lanier County High School. One of her class mates described her as the girl everybody loved...
Ethel Lee Hall
Jul 3, 2020
Ethel Lee Hall – 82 of Ocala, FL passed away on Friday July 3, 2020 after a lengthy illness. Ethel was born on April 10, 1938 in Valdosta, GA to the late Jewel (Register) and Clarence Fountain. She worked for many years in the Dade County school system as a cook. Ethel was a dedicated wife, and a loving mother...
Jimmy Lawson Blanton
Jun 30, 2020
Jimmy Lawson Blanton – 68 of Hahira, GA passed away comfortably in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Hahira, GA to the late Martha Anne (Cooper) and Mannis Daulton Blanton, Sr. Jimmy was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, as well as a member of the...
Gerard Jusseaume
Jun 30, 2020
Gerard Jusseaume – 84 of Valdosta, GA passed away on Tuesday June 30, 2020 in the South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on July 3, 1935 in Connecticut to the late Eva (Noniseaux) and Jean Jusseaume. Gerard was a dedicated and loving family man. Along with spending time with his family, he enjoyed woodworking and gardening. Gerard was a...
Sebern Eugene Rowan
Jun 29, 2020
Sebern Eugene Rowan – 67 of Valdosta, GA passed away on Monday June 29, 2020 at his home. He was born on January 24, 1953 in Valdosta, GA to the late Thearis (Cato) and Lossie Rowan. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his daughter, Misty Rowan; son, Christopher Rowan; brothers: Lossie Rowan, Ronald Rowan, James Rowan....
Irma Jane Croft
Jun 24, 2020
Irma Jane Croft – 80 of Naylor, GA passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Langdale Hospice House in Valdosta, GA. She was born on February 29, 1940 in Nashville, GA to the late Jim and Lou Annie Stone. She worked as a seamstress with Tanglewood Clothing for many years along with taking care of her family. Along with...
Donald Edward Vaughn
Jun 23, 2020
Donald Edward Vaughn – 78 of Lakeland, GA went to be with the Lord on Tuesday June 23, 2020 in the comfort and embrace of his family and home. He was born on April 20, 1942 in Lakeland, GA to the late Lula Rogers and Horace Vaughn. Donald was a graduate of Lanier County High School and went on to...
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