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Local Obituaries for Valdosta, Hahira, Lake Park, Lowndes County, GA & Surrounding Areas
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...
Sandra (Sandy) Register
Jul 11, 2025
Sandra (Sandy) Register passed away on Friday, 11 July 2025. A service to celebrate her life will be held on Friday, 18 July 2025 at 11am at the Cherry Creek Baptist Church. A visitation will be held an hour prior to the service at 10am. Burial will follow at Cherry Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
David "Dave" Braner
Jul 9, 2025
David "Dave" Braner August 6, 1967 – July 9, 2025
Valdosta, GA – David "Dave" Braner, 57, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at South Georgia Medical Center. Born in Gary, Indiana, on August 6, 1967, to the late William Harrison Braner and Dorothy Bennett Braner, Dave's life was marked by his dedication to family,...
Willie Ruth Salter Futch
Jul 8, 2025
Willie Ruth Salter Futch
July 17, 1929 – July 8, 2025
Willie Ruth Salter Futch, 95, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home with her two sons by her side on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Born in Swainsboro, GA, on July 17, 1929, she was the beloved daughter of the late Van Wyck (V.W.) Salter and Della Ruth Asbil Salter.
Ruth...
Mark Mathis Tillman
Jul 8, 2025
Mark Mathis Tillman transitioned to his heavenly home on July 8, 2025. A Valdosta native, Mark was born on January 26, 1970 to Young and Penny Tillman. He loved his family and the times shared with each one. Mark was a graduate of Lowndes High School. He attended West Georgia University and Valdosta State University. He was general manager of...
Addie Newsome Jones
Jul 7, 2025
Mrs. Addie Newsome Jones
Sunrise - July 28, 1930 Sunset - July 7, 2025
Mrs. Addie Newsome Jones, affectionately called “Ms. Addie” was born in Quitman, GA to Joe and Minnie McClain. She was educated in the Brooks County and Valdosta School Systems, graduating from Dasher High School. Addie furthered her education at Valdosta Technical College earning an LPN degree. She worked...
Robert David "Buddy" Moore
Jul 5, 2025
Robert David “Buddy” Moore, of Valdosta, passed away on July 5, 2025, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital in Tallahassee, Fl. Born September 25, 1955, in Hahira, GA., he was the son of the late Haley Gardner Moore, II and Leila Clyde Hightower Moore. Buddy grew up in Valdosta and as a youth, he loved fishing at Cherry Lake with his dad...
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...
Ronnie Duff
Jul 3, 2025
Ronnie Duff, 66, of Valdosta, died on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born on December 14, 1958, in Albany, Georgia to the late Kenneth and Ailene Bailey Duff. Ronnie was a graduate of Lowndes High School, and he took great pride in his craft as a co-owner/operator for D&D Bonded Locksmiths. Ronnie...
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...
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,...
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