Clara Spriggs Pearson
Feb 18, 2020
Clara (Spriggs) Pearson Passed away on February 18, 2020 in Valdosta, Georgia at the age of 99. She was born on November 26, 1920 in Buford, Georgia. She was the third child born to the late George and Nancy (Cooper) Spriggs. Mrs. Clara was Baptist by faith. She was an exceptional mother, having raised four children, and a devoted wife...
Carlton Sirmans
Feb 17, 2020
Carlton Sirmans – 81 Of Ray City, GA passed away early Monday morning, February 17, 2020 at the Lakeland Villas. He was born on March 3, 1938 in Ray City, GA to John and Leatie Sirmans. He was of the Baptist faith. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers: Aulie Sirmans, Bill Sirmans and Joe...
Opal Edith Mullis
Feb 17, 2020
Opal Edith Mullis – 81 Of Stockton, GA passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020 at Langdale Hospice House. She was born on December 16, 1938 to the late Elmer Ezra Kelly and Hettie (Holmes) Bennett. She retired from Levi Strauss and Co. as a Training Supervisor. Opal was a lifelong member of the Grace Baptist Church of Naylor, GA....
Dora Virginia Martin
Feb 16, 2020
Dora Virginia Martin of Lake Park, Georgia, age 88 passed from this life on, Sunday, February 16, 2020. She was born on June 15, 1931 to the late Charlie Frank and Dora Jane Altman. She was the last of 9 siblings. She was a member of the Church of Christ, and was baptized by Brother Tony Ash, a beloved minister....
Lawanna Maples
Feb 16, 2020
Syble “Lawanna” Maples – 89 Of Valdosta, Georgia went to be with the Lord on Sunday February 16, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 26, 1930 in Nashville, Georgia to the late F. W. M. (Preacher) Shaw and Susie Ray Shaw. Lawanna was a veteran of the United States Air Force. She will be most...
Larry Robert Howell
Feb 14, 2020
Larry Robert Howell – 71 Of Hahira, GA passed away on Friday February 14, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Larry was the second of three sons born to the late Jesse and Faye (Cooper) Howell. He was born and raised in the Valdosta, GA area. Larry was a retired veteran of The United States Army, having served over 20...
Scott Dalton Griffin
Feb 14, 2020
Scott Dalton Griffin – 58 Of Lake Park passed away on February 14, 2020 in Brooks Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Homerville, GA to the late Morris Dalton Griffin and Joann North. He was a self-employed paint and dry wall contractor for over 30 years. Scott enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a “Bulldog Fan”. His...
Camma Allen Sparks Jr
Feb 14, 2020
Camma Allen Sparks, Jr – 72 Of Valdosta passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020 at PruittHealth – Lakehaven in Valdosta. He was born in Laurel Hill, NC to the late Camma Allen, Sr. and Elva Mae Sparks. He was a truck driver and was employed by Reames and Son Construction for over 35 years and earned several safe driver...
Bryan Keith Godwin
Feb 12, 2020
Bryan Keith Godwin – 56 of Hahira, GA passed away on Wednesday February 12, 2020 after battling an illness. He was born on March 7, 1963 in Quitman, GA to the late Harris and Willie (Parker) Godwin. Bryan will fondly be remembered for the fruit stand he owned in Hahira. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by...
Henry Keith Manning
Feb 12, 2020
Henry Keith Manning – 62 Of Ray City, GA went to be with the Lord on Wednesday February 12, 2020 while surrounded by his loving family in his home. He was born on September 24, 1957 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Henry and Iris (Wilson) Manning. For many years, Henry was the maintenance supervisor for the City of Ray...
Jerry M. Dickerson
Feb 8, 2020
Gerard “Jerry” M. Dickerson – 81 Of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away peacefully surrounded by his immediate family on February 8, 2020 at South Georgia Medical Center after fighting a long battle with COPD. He was born in Baltimore on November 3, 1938, the loving son of John and Eleanor Mueller Dickerson. After serving in the Marines, he established a long...
George Fredrick Ach Jr.
Feb 7, 2020
George Fredrick Drach, Jr. – 70 Of Valdosta, GA passed away in his home on Friday February 7, 2020 after a brief illness. George was born on July 27, 1949 in The Bronx, NY to the late George Fredrick Drach, Sr. and Florence (Marcantonio) Drach. George retired from the United States Air Force where he served in the capacity of...
Clarence Earl Purvis "Pop"
Feb 5, 2020
Clarence Earl Purvis “Pop” – 82 Of Quitman, GA passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Langdale Hospice House. He was born on June 15, 1937 in Mayo, FL to the late Arlie and Sally (Futch) Purvis. He was the owner of West Hill Bait and Tackle for many years. Mr. Clarence loved fishing and hunting but most enjoyed...
Kyper Marie Bowles
Feb 4, 2020
Kyper Marie Bowles – Of Valdosta, GA went to be with the Lord on Tuesday February 4, 2020 at The Children’s Hospital of Georgia in Augusta. She was the first baby born to Alex and Emily Bowles of Valdosta, GA on October 30, 2019. During Kyper’s time with her family, she became the light of their lives. She had everyone...
Edward Colton Deane
Feb 3, 2020
Edward Colton Deane – Of Valdosta, GA passed away at the age of 16. He was the second child born to Edward Deane and Renee Rolls Bridges in Valdosta, GA. Colton was currently in the 10th grade at Valdosta High School. He was a member of the Navy ROTC, his church youth group, and a former member of the boy...
Brent Chapman
Feb 3, 2020
Brent Chapman – 49 Of Ray City, GA passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020 at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born on November 4, 1970 in Nashville, GA to the late Brantley Edward Chapman and Janice (Dent) Chapman. Brent enjoyed watching wrestling and his favorite was Goldberg. He also enjoyed watching monster truck shows and going...
Johnny H. "Stormy" Grantham
Jan 31, 2020
Johnny H. “Stormy” Grantham – 81 of Naylor, GA passed away Friday, January 31, 2020 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, GA after a lengthy illness. He was born on May 22, 1938 in Manor, GA to the late Loyd and Rosa (Nettles) Grantham. He served in the United States Air Force. Johnny was a machinist at Standard Container...
Arnold Maynard Corbett Ii
Jan 30, 2020
Arnold “Maynard” Corbett II – 44 passed away in his home on the 30th of January 2020. He was born on July 27, 1975 to the late Arnold M. and Ruby (Lane) Corbett in Valdosta, GA. Maynard was a skilled service technician, currently employed for Discount Restaurant Equipment. Everyone that knew Maynard knew he loved serving with the Clyattville Volunteer...
Sandra Lee Pierce
Jan 29, 2020
Sandra Lee Pierce – 72 Of Ray City, GA passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at her home. She was born on August 14, 1947 in Newark, NJ to the late Roy Charles Norris and Edith (Romaine) Norris. She worked as a caregiver for many years. She was a crafty lady and enjoyed crocheting, sewing and reading her books....
Rufus Lafayette Bateman
Jan 29, 2020
Rufus Lafayette Bateman Peacefully passed away in his home on Wednesday January 29, 2020 at the age of 86. He was born on November 20, 1933 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Robert and Jewel (Williamson) Bateman. Rufus was a veteran of The United States Army Core. He was also the owner of Rumar Framing, specializing in picture framing. Rufus...
