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Deirdre Starling Maine
Jul 4, 2025
Deirdre Starling Maine, 55 of Hahira, died on Friday, July 4, 2025, after battling severe illness for over 2 years, at Emory University Hospital. She was born on January 29, 1970, in Sylvester and moved with her family to Valdosta at an early age. Attending Lowndes County Schools, she graduated from Lowndes High School in 1988. Deirdre briefly attended Valdosta...
Peter L. Ingeman
Jul 3, 2025
The Reverend Peter L. Ingeman, Lt. Col (Ret) USA, 85 of Valdosta, passed from this life to eternity, on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at his home. Born in Chicago, IL on July 22, 1939, Peter was the son of the late Milton Joseph Ingeman and Ellen Agate Stenson Ingeman. He was raised in a military family, growing up primarily in...
Anna Clara Adkins
Jul 2, 2025
Anna Clara Adkins, 76, of Valdosta, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Born in Livingston, Tennessee, on February 15, 1949, Anna was the daughter of the late Basil Lee and Ima Clara Bilbrey Farmer. Widow of the late Tommy Leroy Adkins, Anna had worked at South Georgia Medical Center as a secretary and payroll clerk for more...
Christopher Thomas
Jun 30, 2025
Christopher Lawrence Thomas, 50, of Valdosta, died on June 30, 2025, at his residence. Chris was born on April 26, 1975, in Wiesbaden, Germany, to the late Michael Thomas and Cecelia Fontaine Chinn and was a graduate of Valdosta High School. Chris was a self-employed contractor/carpenter and had worked all over Valdosta on various job sites. He had a passion...
Anthony Michael Petty
Jun 29, 2025
Anthony Michael Petty, 23, of Valdosta, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 surrounded by his family.
Anthony was born July 13, 2001. He attended St John the Evangelist elementary school, graduating in May 2015. He attended Valdosta High School where he was a “Marching Cat” band member for 4 years, graduating with honors from the IB program and a member...
Christine (Chris) Dennis
Jun 28, 2025
Christine (Chris) Harris Dennis of Valdosta, Georgia departed this life to her eternal home at the age of 92 on June 28, 2025. She was surrounded by family and friends as she transitioned to eternity.
She was born on July 15, 1932, in Valdosta, Georgia to the late Tom Tinker and Estelle (Hunter) Harris. Along with her parents she is preceded...
Cooper Brice Cooper
Jun 26, 2025
Cooper Brice Cooper, age 39, of Valdosta, passed from this life on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Regency Critical Hospital in Macon. He was born in Valdosta on October 28, 1985.
Cooper was a graduate of McEachern High School in Powder Springs, GA. He worked for the City of Valdosta and was a member of First Baptist Church of Marietta. Known...
John H. Miller
Jun 26, 2025
John H. Miller, 93, of Lake Park, died on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Fellowship Home following a period of declining health. He was born on November 11, 1931, in Cairo, Georgia to the late Robert Lee Miller and Annie Mae Miller Scoggins. Mr. Miller was a veteran of the United States Army and had served during the Korean Conflict...
Jeanette Lowery
Jun 26, 2025
Jeanette Lowery, 88, of Valdosta, died on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at her residence following a lengthy illness. She was born in Nashville, Georgia on October 19, 1936, to the late William Pate Hand and Charlotte Dampier Hand. Mrs. Lowery was a retired medical office manager and had worked with Dr. Jerry Light locally and Macon Orthopedics in Macon, Georgia....
David Drew
Jun 23, 2025
David Drew, 77, of Hahira, GA, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, June 23, 2025. Born on October 5, 1947, in Hahira, to the late Oris and Margaret Drew Boyette. He was a lifelong resident of the community he loved.
A graduate of Hahira High School in 1965, David played basketball for the Tigers before attending Valdosta State College,...
Gerald Spell
Jun 23, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gerald Edward Spell, age 74, of Hahira, GA, who entered into eternal rest on June 23, 2025. A devoted husband, father, and friend, Gerald leaves behind a legacy of unwavering faith, love for the outdoors, and a heart that was always ready to serve others.
Born on January 11, 1951...
Ruby Evelyn Baker
Jun 19, 2025
Ruby Evelyn Baker, 85 of Hahira, died at South Georgia Medical Center on Thursday, June 19, 2025. A native of Lowndes County, she was born in Hahira on July 8, 1939, and lived her entire life in Hahira. Ruby was the daughter of the late Daniel and Emily Moore McIntyre. She was an accomplished gardener and worked as a caregiver...
Aralee Jolen Swindle
Jun 19, 2025
Aralee Jolen Swindle, aged 37, of Sycamore, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Tift Regional Hospital after a brief illness. Born on May 24, 1988, in Valdosta, she was the beloved daughter of Robert Darrell Swindle, II, and Laura Aralee Rosengren Swindle.
Growing up, Aralee was very active; she danced at Gerlock Studio starting at 3 years old,...
Trisha Collier
Jun 14, 2025
Trisha Lynn Collier, 47, of Valdosta, passed away on June 14, 2025. Born in St. Charles, Missouri, on June 14, 1978, Trisha was the daughter of William Joseph Collier and Dana June Forrest Collier. She lived in Missouri until she was seven years old and then moved with her family to Douglas at the age of eight. A 1996 graduate...
Carol J. Rafferty
Jun 12, 2025
Carol Jean Rafferty June 12,2025 Carol Jean Rafferty, age 82, of Valdosta, Georgia, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 12th, 2025, at South Georgia Medical Center.
She was born on October 10, 1942 to the late Paul Kirschke Sr and Ellen Lester Kirschke.
A dedicated and hard-working woman, Carol worked for many years alongside her husband William...
Tom Daughtrey
Jun 12, 2025
It is with sadness that I share the passing of my brother, Thomas (Tom) W. Daughtrey, into the Lord's hands at the age of 78 on 12 June 2025, peacefully at home, in the company of his loving wife Sandra (Dawkins) Daughtrey, of Valdosta, GA.
Tom was a prolific traveler and adventurer. He was born in Hahira, GA on 13 July...
Bobbie Ann Hayes
Jun 12, 2025
Bobbie Ann Hayes, age 77, of Lake Park, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at South Georgia Medical Center, Smith Northview Campus, following a lengthy illness. Born on December 18, 1947, in Lowndes County, GA, she was a daughter of the late Wilbur H. Harris and Minnie Lee Burnett Harris. Mrs. Hayes was a dedicated and hardworking...
Leigh Reddick Long
Jun 12, 2025
Leigh Reddick Long, 57, of Valdosta, passed from this life on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Born in Marietta on January 27, 1968, Leigh was the daughter of the late Graydon Dennis Reddick, Jr., and Evelyn Ellene Woodard. Leigh grew up in Cordele, graduated from Crisp County High School, she then continued her education at Valdosta State University, where she became...
Charles “Charlie” Register
Jun 11, 2025
Charles “Charlie” Register, 74, of Valdosta, died on Wednesday, June 11th, 2025. Charlie was born in Valdosta in 1951 to the late William Tally “W.T.” and Iris Register. Charlie had a passion for music beginning in his teens and played bass in a garage band “The Peppermint Styx” with his cousins and friends. His brother, Andy Register, managed the band...
Charles Lee "CT" Tarpley
Jun 10, 2025
Charles Lee “CT” Tarpley, 82, of Valdosta, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Langdale Hospice House. Charles was a teacher, coach, husband, father, and friend. He had a big personality and an even bigger heart that he was always ready to share.
Born in Augusta, GA, on November 16, 1942, Charles grew up in Augusta and graduated from Richmond...
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