OBITUARIES
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Carl Bolling
May 18, 2019
Carl Bolling, Sr. - 88 of Lakeland passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019 at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was born January 31, 1931 in Lakeland, GA to the late Colonel Samuel and Reba Bell (Phillips) Bolling. He was affectionately known as “Pa” to his family and close friends. Carl was a member of Southside Baptist Church. Carl...
Frank Boyd Cartwright
May 13, 2019
Frank Boyd Cartwright – 97 Of Hahira, GA and formerly of Elizabeth City, NC passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019 at his home. He was born on January 11, 1922 in Elizabeth City, NC to the late Charlie Raymond Cartwright and Mary Elizabeth Meads. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters, Annie Sarah Barclift...
Marshall "Marty" E. Griffin
May 8, 2019
Marshall “Marty” E. Griffin, 66 Marty Griffin of Babson Park, Florida passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at his residence. He was born October 31, 1952 in Adel, Georgia to the late Carson and Sally F. (Greene) Griffin. He has been a resident of the area for 7 years coming from Georgia. He attended Elementary and High School in Frostproof....
Jessie Melvin Metts
May 7, 2019
Jessie Melvin Metts – 76 Of Valdosta, GA passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at Fellowship Home after a lengthy illness. He was born on September 29, 1942 in Naylor, GA to the late Jesse Mose and Vera Mae (Parker) Metts. Jessie served in the United States Air Force and was a member of the American Legion Post 13...
Sammie Joe Lane
May 5, 2019
Sammie Joe Lane – 56 Of Pensacola, FL passed away in Valdosta, GA on Sunday, May 5, 2019. He was born on January 26, 1963 in Indianapolis, IN to Joe Lane and Edith Williams Lane. He retired as a Master Gunnery Sergeant from the United States Marine Corps after serving for 30 years. He was preceded in death by his...
William Earl Boyett
May 4, 2019
William Earl Boyett – 87 of Lakeland passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019 at his residence after a short illness. He was born September 15, 1931 in Lakeland, GA to the late Edd & Mattie (Deen) Boyett. Mr. Earl joined the Ray City First Baptist Church in 1946. In later years he served as a Deacon and a Sunday School...
Dennis R Bass
May 4, 2019
Dennis R. Bass – 61 Of Hahira, GA, passed away at his residence after a lengthy illness on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Mr. Bass was born on July 1, 1957 in Hahira, GA to the late David Bass and Julia (Watson) Bass of Hahira, GA. Dennis worked as a farmhand for Millirons Farms of Hahira. Along with his father he...
Jean "Kay" Mccrary Mccullough
May 2, 2019
Jean “Kay” McCrary McCullough - 77 of Mexico Beach, Florida and formerly of Valdosta, GA passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Bay Medical Center in Panama City, FL. Mrs. McCullough was born on January 29, 1942 to the late Leon and Gladys (Walker) DeLoach in Claxton, GA. Kay worked as a beautician in the Valdosta area for several...
Sandra Browning
Apr 28, 2019
Sandra Faye Browning 72 Of Valdosta passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019 in the Presbyterian home surrounded by her loving family. Sandra was born April 11, 1947 in Valdosta, GA to the late Millard W. and Dollie E. Goans. She was a member of Azalea City Church of God. Sandra also participated in the Georgia Echoes, Azalea City Prison Ministry,...
Jose Antonio Davila Marrero
Apr 28, 2019
José Antonio Dávila Marrero 76 Of Valdosta passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born December 1, 1942 in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico to the late Cristino Dávila and Isabel María Marrero. José was retired from the Electric company in Puerto Rico and had served in the United States Air Force. While he loved...
Wilbur "Eddie" Dent Ii
Apr 27, 2019
Wilbur “Eddie” Dent II 58 Of Lakeland, GA passed away Saturday afternoon, April 27, 2019 at Tift Regional Medical Center. He was born on November 14, 1960 in Atlanta GA to the late Winfred and Mary Bailey Dent. He served in the United States Army. He was an ASE certified automobile technician. He also worked with Transport Solutions as medical...
William Lenard Porter
Apr 25, 2019
William Lenard Porter – 50 Of Lakeland passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019 at his residence after a sudden illness. He was born on October 26, 1968 in Hamilton Ontario, Canada to the late Donald & Helen (Tower) Porter. William was the facilities manager at JLL Concentrix Valdosta location. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed being outdoors. He was...
Gloria M. Deyo
Apr 23, 2019
Gloria M. Deyo – 82 Formally of Kingston, NY passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at her residence in Valdosta, GA. She was born on May 29, 1936 in Kingston, NY to the late John and Josephine (Scafidi) Modica. She graduated from Kingston High School in 1954. She married the late Jack R. Deyo in 1956 where they resided...
Larry Backhus
Apr 22, 2019
Larry Backhus – 79 Of Hahira, GA passed away on April 22, 2019 at his residence. He was born on January 17, 1940 in Seward, Nebraska to the late John and Emma (Buls) Backhus. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Survivors include his Daughter and Son-In-Law, Laura and Mike Calvert of Hahira, GA; Daughter, Lorraine O’Neal of...
Jack C. Williams Jr.
Apr 22, 2019
Jack C. Williams, Jr. – 73 Of Lake Park, GA passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on August 5, 1945 in Valdosta, GA to the late Jackson Coffee Williams, Sr. and Marion Emma (Wisenbaker) Williams. He was a retired Command Sergeant Major with over 40 years in the United States National...
Domie J. "Mema" Stone
Apr 20, 2019
Domie J. “Mema” Stone – 77 Of Nashville passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019 at her residence after a lengthy illness. She was born on December 28, 1941 in Nashville, GA to the late B.A. & Jeanette (Taylor) Warren. She enjoyed sewing, bird-watching, fishing, painting and watching sports. She loved spending time with her family. She collected cook books and...
Leona Cook
Apr 19, 2019
Leona Cook- 61 Of Valdosta passed away Friday, April 19, 2019 at her residence surround by family. She was born on December 07, 1957 in Augusta, GA to the late Leo B. Carpenter and Edith Carpenter (McHenry). She dedicated her life to the service of our armed forces through her work with AAFES at Moody Air Force Base. In addition...
Debbie Allen
Apr 18, 2019
Deborah Sue “Debbie” Allen – 64 of Lake Park, GA passed away on April 18, 2019 after a courageous and lengthy battle with cancer. She like her son, Josh fought hard and never lost hope. She was born on November 14, 1954 in Hahira, GA to the late Troy and Hazel (Walker) Register. Debbie enjoyed spending time with her family,...
Linda Rae Klement
Apr 16, 2019
Linda Rae Klement – 75 Of Valdosta, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at South Georgia Medical Center. Mrs. Klement was born on November 16, 1943 to the late Jesse and Lorna Hanson in Mankato, MN. She was an active member of Messiah Lutheran Church. Having a true servant’s heart, she was very involved in various ministries in...
Donald Askew
Apr 13, 2019
Donald Askew - 83 Of Ray City passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Langdale Hospice House. He was born on August 1, 1935 in Hancock, Ga to the late Doc Pierce and Annie (Lott) Askew. Donald was a Veteran in the United States Air Force where he served 20 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting and...
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