Opal "Grams" Jacqueline Herndon
May 12, 2020
Opal “Grams” Jacqueline Herndon – 82 of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Tuesday May 12, 2020 in her home. She was born in Morven, Georgia to the late Albert P. and Ruth Watson. Opal was Methodist by faith and she enjoyed spending time with her family. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Bill Herndon;...
"Bill" Walter Wood
May 10, 2020
William “Bill” Walter Wood – 68 of Quitman, Georgia passed away on Sunday May 10, 2020 in the South Georgia Medical Center of Valdosta, Georgia. Bill was born on February 27, 1952 in Belleview, FL to the late Eva Mae (Simpson) and William Earl Wood. He was a high school graduate of Lowndes County High School and worked in the...
Tommy Junior "Nt" Fort
May 9, 2020
Tommy J Fort was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus at the age of 84 on May 9th, 2020. Born on September 15th, 1935 in Lakeland, GA, Tommy grew up on a farm raised by his mother Roenia and his Grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ike Browning. He was very well-known around town as “NT” or “Junior”. Tommy graduated from...
John Scott Moncrief
May 8, 2020
John Scott Moncrief – 71 of Lakeland Georgia passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020 in the South Georgia Medical Center. He was born in Wauchula, Florida to the late Howard “Skinny” and Mazy Ethell (Vickery) Moncrief. Mr. John served in the United States Army during Vietnam. He was a member of the Lakeland Masonic Lodge # 434, American Legion...
William Trey Jones
May 7, 2020
William Trey Jones – 49 born and raised in the Valdosta, GA area, passed away on Thursday May 7, 2020 in the South Georgia Medical Center after an illness. Trey was born on January 26, 1971 to the late Patricia (Fussell) and Clabeorn Jones. Trey attended Lowndes County Schools and worked most of his life as a printing press machinist....
Iva Merrell "Rel" Townson
May 5, 2020
Iva Merrell “Rel” Townson – 82 of Prattville, AL passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 5, 2020 at Fellowship Home at Brookside in Valdosta, GA. Rel was born on September 1, 1937 in Autauga County, Alabama to the late Era (Baker) Manning Carr and Frank M. Manning. In 1958 she married Robert R. Townson, beginning her life as an Air...
Jessie Johnson
May 3, 2020
Jessie Johnson – 82 of Hahira, GA passed away on Sunday May 3, 2020 in Tallahassee, FL after a lengthy illness. She was born on July 9, 1937 in Valdosta, GA to the late James and Margaret (Burdell) McGuyrt. Jessie remained in the Valdosta area for her entire life. She worked as a nurse aid for South Georgia Medical Center...
Walter L. Simmons
May 3, 2020
Walter L. Simmons - 78 of Jennings, FL was born 11/02/1941 and passed away on 05/03/2020 after a long illness. He was from Folkston, GA. Walter lived in Jennings, FL the for the last 2 years. He reiterd from Lowndes Co. and was a Baptist by faith. Walter was survived by his stepson, James M. Singletary and son-in-law, Eugene C...
Pearl E. Turner
May 1, 2020
Pearl E. Turner – 80 of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020 at her residence. She was born on August 29, 1939 in Kane, Pennsylvania to the late Albin and Alme Carlson. She was a homemaker, loved sewing, and playing instruments at her church. She was a faithful member of Holiness House of Praise in Valdosta, Georgia....
William Ron Delk
Apr 29, 2020
William Ron Delk – 78 of Valdosta, GA passed away on Wednesday April 29, 2020, at his home. William was born on November 23, 1941 in Lakeland, GA to the late Verlie (Stokes) and George Delk. He was a cable repair man for BellSouth for many years until his retirement. William was a loving and dedicated husband, father, and grandfather....
Connie "Crokerhead" Boedker
Apr 27, 2020
Connie Lindsey Boedker, aka “CrokerHead”– 76 Of Naylor, GA passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020 at his residence. He was born on July 18, 1943 in Plymouth, NC to Dull H. and Ethel (Faulk) Boedker. He retired with the Norfolk Naval Shipyard as an industrial painter. He was very passionate for his large family. Connie loved many things such...
A.J. Roe Jr.
Apr 23, 2020
A.J. Roe, Jr. – 84 Of Lakeland, GA passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at his home. He was born on June 1, 1935 in Lakeland, GA to the late Columbus “C.C.” and Letha (Bradford) Roe. He worked in construction for most of his life but took a lot of pride in his trim work. When he was not...
Margaret Laverne Nesmith
Apr 22, 2020
Margaret Laverne (Mullis) NeSmith – 71 of Nashville, GA passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at her home. She was born on November 2, 1948 in Cook County to the late E.D. and Phoebe Souls (Griffin) Mullis. She worked as a Nurses Aid with the Nashville Nursing Home for many years. Margaret was a member of Vision Church of...
Marcelies Aquila Irby
Apr 21, 2020
Marcelies Aquila Irby (aka Oma or Marci) entered eternal life at the age of 90 on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. She suddenly passed at the Westbury Health and Rehab in Conyers, GA where she had regained her mobility back after a fall that fractured her toe, and was waiting for the Covid-19 lockdown to be lifted so she could return...
Jonnie Bennett
Apr 20, 2020
Jonnie Bennett – 88 of Valdosta, GA passed away on Monday April 20, 2020 in her home after a lengthy illness. Jonnie was born on March 15, 1932 in Statenville, GA to the late Joseph and Viola (Petty) Rewis. She worked at Bayliner for many years. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Joseph “Darrell”...
Carl M. Stone Jr.
Apr 19, 2020
Carl M. Stone, Jr. – 75 of Valdosta passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020 in the comfort of his home. He was born May 31, 1944 in Nashville, GA to the late Carl M. & LeeElla (Simmons) Stone. He graduated from Berrien County High School in Nashville, GA and served his country in the United States Army. He lived in...
Helen Wood Clements
Apr 19, 2020
Helen (Wood) Clements – 88 of Ray City, GA passed away on Sunday April 19, 2020 in the Lakeland Villa after a lengthy illness. She was born on June 25, 1931 in Ray City, GA to the late Willie & Viola (Mathis) Wood. Helen was a lifelong member of the Ray City First Baptist Church. She enjoyed singing in the...
Geary Gene Spires
Apr 19, 2020
Geary Gene Spires – 74 of Valdosta, GA passed away on Sunday April 19, 2020 at Langdale Hospice House after a lengthy illness. Geary was born on August 28, 1945 in Indian Town, FL to the late James and Elizabeth (Gillis) Spires. He was an engineer for Norfolk Southern Railroad for many years. Geary was a loving and dedicated father...
James Gilham
Apr 19, 2020
James “Jim” W. Gilham – 70 of Quitman, GA passed away on Sunday April 19, 2020 in his home after a lengthy illness. Jim was born on August 22, 1949 in Birmingham, AL to the late James O. and Peggy (Walker) Gilham. Jim was the owner and operator of Jim’s Asphalt Seal Coating, Inc. He will always be remembered for...
Lena Gale Blades
Apr 19, 2020
Lena Gale (Brumfield) Blades – 71 of Valdosta, GA passed away on Sunday April 19, 2020 in her home after a lengthy illness. She was born on April 27, 1948 in Minden, Louisiana to the late Madelea Guy and Frank Brumfield. Lena worked at ITT Thompson Industries for 17 years and Colonial Bag Co. for 7 years. Lena was a...
