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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...
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...
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