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Sandra Lynn Smith
Oct 31, 2018
Sandra Lynn Smith – 58 Of Lakeland, GA passed away on October 31, 2018 at her residence. She was born on April 22, 1960 in Quitman, GA to Jake and Emily (Murray) Westmoreland. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, November 2, 2018 at Empire Cemetery in Lakeland, GA with burial to follow. The family will receive...
Daniel Wade Morris
Oct 29, 2018
Daniel Wade Morris, infant son of Nick and Leanna Morris, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018 at South Georgia Medical Center. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 24, 2018 in the Ray City First Baptist Church with burial to follow in Beaver Dam Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be...
Ann Mcgowan Davis
Oct 28, 2018
Ann McGowan Davis - 91, of Valdosta passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at Langdale Hospice House. Born on October 3rd, 1927 in Quitman GA to Norman & Mary Lewis McGowan, she was the third of four children and was raised in the McGowan Funeral Home. She was named Miss VHS 1943 and graduated from Valdosta High School in...
Annette A. Holmes-Anderson
Oct 26, 2018
Annette A. Holmes-Anderson - 57 Of Valdosta passed away at her residence after a long illness on Friday, October 26, 2018. She was born in Munich, Germany on June 20, 1961 to Harry A. and Frieda Matchi Holmes. Annette lived almost 20 years in Valdosta, GA. As a young adult, Annette aspired to follow in her dad’s foot steps and...
Frederick "Freddie" Brogdon
Oct 26, 2018
Frederick “Freddie” Brogdon 69 of Lilburn, GA passed away Friday, October 26, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Clyattville, GA on July 28, 1949 to the late John Daniel and Ethel Mae Love Brogdon. Freddie worked as a Supervisor for Carrier for over 25 years and attended Tucker Christian Church. Survivors include: Wife of 47 years, Kitty Crane...
William "Buddy" Peacock
Oct 26, 2018
William "Buddy" Thomas Peacock 67 Of Lakeland passed away Friday, October 26, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lakeland, GA on February 14, 1951 to the late Rudolph and Mildred Exum Peacock. William retired as a Metal fabricator and was a member of the Lakeland Baptist Church. Survivors include Wife, Elaine Peacock of...
Linda Belgarde
Oct 23, 2018
Linda Belgarde 61 Of Valdosta passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018 after a brief illness. She was born in Marlboro, Massachusetts on May 31, 1957 to Mr. Lewis and Rosa Searcy Trumpolt. She was a Veteran in the United States Air Force. Her Mother, Rosa Trumpholt, and a Son, James Belgarde precedes her in death. Survivors include; Husband, Jerry Belgarde...
Steve Johnson
Oct 17, 2018
Steve Johnson – 61 of Stockton, GA passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 6, 1956 in Valdosta, GA to the late Frank and Leatha (McLeod) Johnson. Steve retired from the Lowndes County Board of Education after 29 years of service maintaining the heating and air. Not being...
Dorothy Mcgraw
Oct 14, 2018
Dorothy McGraw, 92, Of Valdosta, GA passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born on February 1, 1926 in Cairo, GA to the late Leonard and Bessie (Cooper) Thompson. She was retired from Pardons and Paroles with the State of Georgia Department of Correction. Along with her parents she was preceded in death...
Walter E. "Papa" Wacter Jr.
Oct 13, 2018
Walter E. “Papa” Wacter, Jr. – 87 of Lake Park, GA passed away Saturday afternoon, October 13, 2018 at Langdale Hospice House. He was born on December 10, 1930 in Adel, GA to the late Walter E. & Winnie (Blount) Wacter, Sr. Walter served in the United States Air Force. W.E. spent a lifetime in public service, serving in various...
Mary Gladys Roberts
Oct 13, 2018
Mary Gladys Roberts - 96 Of Valdosta, GA passed away Saturday, October 13, 2018 in Langdale Hospice House. She was born March 4, 1922 in Berrien County to the late Ruben Lee and Mary Belle Burkhalter Lancaster. She was a shoemaker by trade, but enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Roberts was a member of Morningside Baptist Church. She...
Bobbie Kate Westberry
Oct 8, 2018
Bobbie Kate Westberry – 85 of Sparks, formally of Stockton passed away Monday, October 08, 2018 at her residence after a brief illness. She was born on June 2, 1933 in Jesup, GA to the late T.J. & Maggie (Peavy) Johnson, Sr. She graduated from Lanier County High School in 1950. Ms. Bobbie Kate was a member of Stockton Baptist...
Ruby W Gray
Oct 7, 2018
Ruby Whitley Gray - 80 of Lakeland went home to be with the Lord on October 7, 2018 at her residence following a lenthy illness. Ruby was born to the late Robert and Doris (Shaw) Whitley on May 18th 1938 in Nashville, GA. She loved her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ and her church family and dedicated her life to...
Christopher James Hoch
Oct 4, 2018
Christopher James Hoch – 44 Of Remerton, GA passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at South Georgia Medical Center. Chris graduated Seabreeze High School in Daytona, FL where he played all sports and especially loved football. He moved to Valdosta to attend Valdosta State College (now University) where he met and married the love of his life, Amanda....
Dorothy Jean Hendley
Oct 2, 2018
Dorothy Jean Hendley 80 Of Nashville passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Atkinson County, GA on October 31, 1937 to the late Joe E. and Catherine Murray Browning. Mrs. Dorothy worked for Lanier Health Services for many years. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by: Husband, Johnny Vernon...
Robert "Pop" Snelling
Sep 29, 2018
Robert “Pop” Snelling 89 Of Naylor passed away Saturday September 29, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born September 11, 1929 in Jacksonville, Florida to the late John Oliver and Patricia Snelling. He served in the United States Air Force. Along with his parents, Mr. Snelling is preceded in death by his first wife Viola Snelling,...
Bobby Jack Boyd
Sep 26, 2018
Bobby Jack Boyd, Of Valdosta, GA passed away early Wednesday morning, September 26, 2018 at his residence. He was born on February 22, 1958 in Lakeland, GA to Jasper and Susie (Terry) Boyd. He was a heavy equipment operator and drove log trucks for Sandlin Logging Company. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with family and friends. Along with his...
James "Jim" Perkins, Jr.
Sep 25, 2018
James “Jim” Perkins, Jr. 78 Of Hahira passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018 in the Lakeland Villas after a lengthy illness. He was born September 4, 1940 in Plant City, FL to the late James O’Neal Sr. and Corrine Barker Perkins. Jim worked clearing land as a Heavy Equipment operator for many years, and was a member of Ousley Baptist...
Pastor Charles Ellsworth Davis Sr.
Sep 20, 2018
Pastor Charles Ellsworth Davis, Sr. – 67 Of Ray City, GA received his heavenly reward on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 26, 1950 in Bridgeton, NJ to the late Leon and Margaret Davis. He served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Davis owned and...
Eloise Sirmans
Sep 16, 2018
Eloise Miller Sirmans 84 Of Lakeland, GA passed away early Sunday Morning, September 16, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on November 22, 1933 to the late Lossie Lee and Ava Nell Browning Miller. She was a beautician for 40 years and a member of Little Block Holiness Church of Ray City. She...
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