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James Alton Evans
Apr 10, 2019
James Alton Evans- 75 Of Valdosta, GA passed away in his home on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. He was born on April 18, 1943 in Ocilla, GA to the late Clifford and Mildred (Owens) Evans. Along with his parents he is proceeded in death by his son-in-law, Robert Guthrie, and brothers C.W. Evans, Ernest Evans, Dewey Evans, and Charles Evans....
Terrell Wayne Rowan
Apr 6, 2019
Terrell W. Rowan – 76 Of Valdosta passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019 at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was born on December 24, 1942 in Lakeland, GA to the late Lyman & Verlie (Stanley) Rowan. Mr. Rowan worked for Reames & Sons Construction for over 20 years. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by...
Alvin J. Brooks
Apr 2, 2019
Alvin J. Brooks- 67 Of Hahira, GA was called home on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Archibald Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 7, 1951 to the Reverend Virgil and Louise (Turner) Brooks. Alvin was a carpenter and singer/musician for the Lord. Along with his father, he is preceded in death by his brother, Albert Brooks. He is survived...
Mason D. Fender
Mar 29, 2019
Mason D. Fender – 32 Of Lakeland, GA passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019 at home. He was born on January 16, 1987 in Valdosta, GA to the late Douglas Clyde “Dougie” Fender and Linda Sue White. Mason was known for his smile and kindness to others. Along with his father he was preceded in death by his 2...
Gene Oathout
Mar 29, 2019
Gene Oathout 65 of Nashville, GA passed away March 29, 2019 in Ocala, FL. He was born in Peoria, IL on February 3, 1954 to Kenneth Charles and Anna Jane Leffler Oathout. As District Sales Manager for ThermoFisher Scientific, he was a friend and trusted advisor to fire departments throughout Georgia and Florida ensuring they were equipped to protect their...
Tharan Eugene Connell
Mar 28, 2019
Tharan Eugene "Gene" Connell , 68, passed away March 28, 2019 at South Georgia Medical Center, Valdosta, Ga., after a long courageous battle due to cardiac conditions. Gene was born to Tharan Eugene "Buck" Connell and Edwina Connell. Gene is survived by his brothers, Robert Howard Connell (Patrica) and children, Burt and Jessica; William Greg Connell (Michelle); (and the late...
John Samuel Grier Jr.
Mar 25, 2019
John Samuel Grier, Jr. – 86 Also known as Sam Grier, of Saint Mary’s, GA passed away peacefully on Monday, March 25, 2019 following a brief illness. He was born on June 10, 1932, in Eufala, AL to the late John Samuel and Essie Morgan Grier. He is also preceded in death by his childhood sweetheart and wife of 50...
Nell Snipes
Mar 23, 2019
Nell Snipes passed away on March 23rd surrounded in love by her family and friends. She knew she was loved, had faith in her Lord, and has gone to sing in her eternal home in Heaven. Nell was married to her high school sweetheart of 59 years, Earl Snipes, of Ray City, GA. She was the mother of Denny Wagner...
Ruth Spell Stalvey
Mar 19, 2019
Ruth Arlette (Spell) Stalvey – 91 Of Valdosta, GA passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born on March 23, 1927 in Ray City, GA to the late William and Lillie (Purvis) Spell. Ruth was a machinist at Metal Products until her retirement. Mrs. Stalvey was a member of Charity Baptist Church. She enjoyed...
Gerald "Jerry" Mullis
Mar 17, 2019
Gerald “Jerry” Mullis – 71 Of Pearson, GA passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019. Mr. Mullis was born on July 15,1947 in Douglas, GA to the late James and Agnes (Nugent) Mullis. Jerry worked in the logging industry and was the owner of Axson Timber Company, Inc. He was a lifetime member of Axson Evangelistic Church. Along with his...
William Lloyd Terrell
Mar 17, 2019
William Lloyd Terrell, 69 Of Valdosta passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019 in Holly Hill Nursing Home. He was born April 10, 1949 in Valdosta, GA to the late Lloyd and Effie Watson Terrell. Mr. Terrell Served in the United States Navy. Along with his parents, William is preceded in death by 4 brothers, Lelmon, David, James and Franklin and...
Nolan James Argyle
Mar 17, 2019
Dr. Nolan James Argyle – 75 Of Valdosta, GA passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on August 6, 1943 in Cedar City, Utah to the late Rell and Lillie (Larsen) Argyle. Nolan served in the United States Army during the Vietnam era. He was a professor as well as the Dean of...
James A. Goolsby
Mar 13, 2019
James A. Goolsby, age 91, of Naylor, Georgia died Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Fellowship Home at Brookside, Valdosta, GA. He was born November 14, 1927 in Lowndes County, GA at the family home. He was the son of William L. Goolsby and Maude Formy-Duval Goolsby. He was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church, a graduate of Lanier County...
Stephen "Steve" Dasher Sr.
Mar 12, 2019
Stephen (Steve) S. Dasher, Sr. 63, of Lake Park, went to his heavenly home Tuesday, March 12 surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. He was born on November 26, 1955 in Valdosta, GA to the late Sidney and Glennette Dasher. Steve retired from Lowndes County Public Works in November of 2017 after 22 years of service. He...
Kenneth Lee Haskins
Mar 9, 2019
Kenneth Lee Haskins, MSGT USAF Retired – 76 of Valdosta passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019 in Langdale Hospice House after a lengthy illness. He was born July 17, 1942 in Blackwell, Oklahoma. He was the youngest child and son of Arthur A and Rosa N Haskins. Kenny graduated from Billings High School in Billings, Oklahoma in 1960 where he...
Jeanene Fender
Mar 8, 2019
Jeanene Fender -87 Of Valdosta, GA passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 26, 1931 in Harrison, GA to the late James and Annie Ruth (Brantley) Waller. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Jeanene worked at Kiddie Korral for many years. Along with...
Betty Jean Holland
Mar 6, 2019
Betty Jean Holland – 84 Of Nashville, GA passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at South Georgia Medical Center after a lengthy illness. She was born on October 20, 1934 in Walhalla, SC to the late Dennis and Lillie (Coker) Worley. She retired from Lanier County Health Services Food Service. Betty had a green thumb, she loved planting flowers and...
Patricia Ann Zeigler
Mar 6, 2019
Patricia Ann Zeigler Traeger - 79 Of Valdosta, GA passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019 in her home. She was born on October 14, 1939 in Moline, Illinois to the late Arthur and Merna (Gaston) Traeger. Patricia was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Lake Park, GA. She was a former USMC serving for two years, and after retirement...
Alene Hendley Tomlinson
Mar 3, 2019
Alene Hendley Tomlinson-88 Of Lakeland, GA, passed away on Monday March 4, 2019, at South Georgia Medical Center-Lanier Campus. She was born on September 23, 1930, in Lanier County to the late Nass Hendley and Lila (Pierce) Hendley. She worked as the secretary for Natural Resource Conservation Services (ASCS). Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
James "Jimmy" Bennett
Mar 1, 2019
James “Jimmy” Bennett Of Stockton passed away Friday, March 1, 2019 at his residence. He was born March 25, 1955 in Homerville, GA to Janie Doris Bennett and the late Willie “Bill” Bennett. Mr. Bennett worked for the GDOT for numerous years on road maintenance and was a member of Stockton Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time...
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