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Mary Louise Baker

Mary Louise Baker

Sep 9, 2019

Mary Louise Baker 89 Of Valdosta passed away Monday, September 9, 2019 evening at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born in Barlow, KY to the late Oran and Lessie O’Connor Lichene. preceded in death by husbands, Chuck Morgan and John Baker Survivors include; Daughter and Son-in-Law; Wanda Morgan (Victor), Son and Daughter-in-Law; Rick Morgan (Lisa) Grandchildren, Melissa Wilkerson, Robin...

Catherine Amelia Dukes

Catherine Amelia Dukes

Sep 9, 2019

Catherine Dukes, born in Brooklyn, New York on March 18, 1932, died at home September 9th, 2019 after a short illness at the age of 87. She was preceded in death by her husband of 15 years, Walter Dukes, Sr. She was a proud member of the United States Air Force, serving as a nurse, and continuing as a nurse...

Billy Young

Billy Young

Sep 9, 2019

Billy Young – 60 Of Pearson, GA passed away on September 9, 2019 at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born on February 18, 1959 in Waco, TX to the late Noah Young and Elise Fulghum. Billy worked in construction all of his life but mostly in Drywall. He loved anything to do with the outdoors especially camping,...

Donna Blakeslee

Donna Blakeslee

Sep 8, 2019

Donna Blakeslee – 64 Of Hahira, GA passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at Langdale Hospice House after a lengthy illness. She was born on February 12, 1955 in Johnstown, PA to James and Ruth (Simanovitch) Russell. Donna was a member of the St. John’s Catholic Church and was a registered nurse. She is proceeded in death by her...

Brett R. Sirmans

Brett R. Sirmans

Sep 8, 2019

Brett R. Sirmans – 37 of Mud Creek, GA went home to be with his Savior on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at his residence after a short illness surrounded by his family and friends. He was born on March 27, 1982 in Valdosta, GA to Randy & Cathy Sirmans. Brett graduated in 2000 from Lanier County High School. His love...

Teddy Wilson Smith

Teddy Wilson Smith

Sep 1, 2019

Teddy Wilson Smith – 79 Of Lakeland, GA passed away on Sunday, September 01, 2019 at Langdale Hospice House. He was born on November 3, 1939 in Lanier County to the late Henry J. Smith and Lucille (Sirmans) Smith. He loved burning around in his yard and feeding his birds. Survivors include: Daughter, Freida Smith Forrest of Lakeland, GA; Son...

John Lawrence Rosbury

John Lawrence Rosbury

Aug 31, 2019

John Lawrence Rosbury, 81 Of Lake Park passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Miami, Florida on September 15, 1937 to the late Harold Arthur and Mary Adele Hilderbrandt Rosbury. Before retirement, John served 22 years in the armed forces, 12 were spent in the United States Army and 10 in the Air Force....

Samuel J. Brown

Samuel J. Brown

Aug 31, 2019

Samuel J. Brown – 90 Of Valdosta, GA passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at his home. He was born on October 9, 1928 in Lena, MS to the late Walter Lucket Brown, Sr. and Nancy Annie Renfro Brown. He served 21 years in the United States Air Force and retired as a Master Sergeant. He was an avid...

Sandra Jean "Sandy" Olsen

Sandra Jean "Sandy" Olsen

Aug 30, 2019

Sandra Jean “Sandy” Olsen 64 of Lakeland passed away suddenly on Friday, August 30, 2019 at her residence. She was born August 25, 1955 in Munich Germany to the late Edward Harold and Marguerite Lillian Gilbert MacDougall. Sandy was a Catholic by faith and loved all animals, she was a member of CHAT (Citizens for Humane Animal Treatment, Inc). Along...

Chester William Leggett

Chester William Leggett

Aug 23, 2019

Chester Leggett – 75 Of Lakeland, GA passed away on Friday August 23, 2019 at The Dorminy Medical Center in Fitzgerald, GA after a lengthy illness. He was born on February 14, 1944 in Lakeland, GA to the late William J. and Trudie (Dorminey) Leggett. Chester was a mechanic for Western Auto. Along with his parents his he proceeded in...

Diane Stanley Wilson

Diane Stanley Wilson

Aug 22, 2019

Diane Stanley Wilson, 72, of Ray City, GA passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at her home surrounded by loving family members. She was born on April 25, 1947, in Ray City, GA to the late Etaco Luther and Florence Virginia (Webb) Stanley. Diane was very active in her church, Ray City United Methodist Church; she taught Sunday School...

Donald Wayne Blaker

Donald Wayne Blaker

Aug 19, 2019

Donald Wayne Blaker – 58 Of Lake Park, GA passed away on August 19, 2019 at Langdale Hospice House after a lengthy illness. He was born on September 26, 1960 in Greenville, SC to the late Virgil and Hazel (Baisden) Blaker. Along with his parents he is proceeded in death by his brother Dennis Blaker. He is survived by Daughter...

Janice Taylor

Janice Taylor

Aug 16, 2019

Janice Taylor – 79 of Valdosta passed Friday, August 16, 2019 away at her residence surrounded by her loving family & devoted caregiver, Jennifer Doub after a lengthy illness. She was born on December 25, 1939 in Valdosta to the late Sephas & Mary (Cooper) Craven. On December 15, 1957 she married her high school sweetheart and love of her...

William Clayton "Blackie" Walker

William Clayton "Blackie" Walker

Aug 14, 2019

William Clayton “Blackie” Walker – 90 Of Lakeland, GA passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at The Lakeland Villa after a lengthy illness. He was born on March 9, 1929 in Mora, GA to the late Clayton and Rebecca (Neugent) Walker. He served in the United States Marine Corps and received a lifelong membership from the American Legion Post...

Bobby G. Watson

Bobby G. Watson

Aug 14, 2019

Bobby G. Watson – 71 Of Lakeland, GA passed away on August 14, 2019 at Tift Regional Medical Center after a lengthy illness while surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 29, 1948 in Lakeland, GA to the late Corley and Ruby (Hughes) Watson. Bobby was a lifelong Baptist. He enjoyed spending time on the farm, gardening...

Kathleen Desilva

Kathleen Desilva

Aug 13, 2019

Kathleen Grace DeSilva – 90 of Valdosta, GA passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at Lake Haven Nursing Home. She was born on December 3, 1928 in Bermuda to the late Henry and Kathleen (Costillo) Smith. Kathleen was of the Seventh Day Adventist Faith. She married John DeSilva June 5, 1950 in Bermuda. In 1952, they had Roslyn which...

Suzanne Rawls

Suzanne Rawls

Aug 7, 2019

Claudia “Suzanne” Rawls – 62 Of Dupont, GA passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Langdale Hospice House. She was born on June 28, 1957 in Newnan, GA to the late Joseph Smith and Doris Virginia (Wilson) Morgan. She was accepted into the Paralegal Program at VSU and was the only one without a legal background. She graduated at...

Randal Robert Wiley

Randal Robert Wiley

Aug 6, 2019

Randal Robert Wiley – 74 Of Hahira, GA passed away on August 6, 2019 at South Georgia Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was born on July 10, 1945 in Burlington, IA to the late Carl and Ethel (McCaw) Wiley. Randal retired from banking with Rock Valley Credit Union as president, after 25 years of service. He and Suszanne...

James Herndon Jr.

James Herndon Jr.

Aug 5, 2019

James “Pops” William Herndon, Jr. – 87 Of Valdosta, GA passed away on August 5, 2019 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on May 17, 1932 in Stockton, GA to the late James and Winona (Williams) Herndon. Bill was a veteran of The United States Air Force. He was a life long member of the United Methodist church....

John Gordon Avery

John Gordon Avery

Aug 5, 2019

John Gordon Avery – 97 Of Lakeland, GA passed away Monday August 5, 2019 at Langdale Hospice House in Valdosta. He was born on June 23, 1922 in Adel, GA to the late William M & Alice (Schoffield) Avery. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1942 & served during World War II. After returning home he met...

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