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Local Obituaries for Valdosta, Hahira, Lake Park, Lowndes County, GA & Surrounding Areas
Donald Dewayne Taylor
Mar 27, 2026
Donald Dewayne Taylor, age 50, of Hahira, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by love and family on Friday, March 27, 2026. He was born in Hahira, Georgia, on August 24, 1975, to his late parents Patricia Ann Fountain and James Edward Hendrix. He was a proud U.S. Army Veteran, beloved by his brothers and sisters in arms. Dewayne...
Jeanette Tillman Cole
Jun 24, 2026
Jeanette Tillman Cole, 92, was born on July 18, 1933, in Valdosta, Georgia, to the late Henry Young Tillman and Neva Mathis Tillman. She peacefully ended her earthly journey at her beloved home in Conifer, Colorado, on the morning of June 24, 2026.
A funeral service for Mrs. Cole will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at First Christian Church...
George M. Fiveash
Jul 5, 2026
George M. Fiveash, Jr., 82, of Adel, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Fellowship Home Brookside.
A funeral service for George will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 10, 2026, in the chapel of Martin McLane Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Adel. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m....
Ellen Seth
Jul 4, 2026
Ellen Seth, 67, of Valdosta, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at South Georgia Medical Center.
A memorial service for Ms. Seth will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in the chapel of Carson McLane Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. prior to the service. Condolences may be shared online...
Barbara A. Foster
Jul 4, 2026
Barbara A. Foster, 86, of Valdosta, GA, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Mrs. Foster was born on June 20, 1940 to the late Dorothy (Punzell) Mozes and Frank Mozes in Ellwood, PA.
One of Mrs. Foster’s first jobs was with the Carcaise Family Construction Company in Ellwood PA. She attended Gallitzin High School in Baden, PA, before studying at...
Nancy Lemasters
Jul 2, 2026
Nancy Lemasters, 91, of Lake Park, died on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at her home. Born in Indiana on April 11, 1935, to the late Earl Eugene & Agnes Applegate Taylor, she grew up in Southport, IN and graduated from Southport High School. While in high school, Nancy started dating Jack Lemasters and they were married on June 27, 1953,...
Linda Roberts
Jul 2, 2026
Linda Ruth Jarvis Roberts, 83, of Quitman, died on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in Thomasville. Born in Brooks County on September 25, 1942, Linda was the daughter of the late Audley Jarvis and Mary Ruth Jones Jarvis.
Widow of the late Eugene Talmadge Roberts, Linda was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was a caring, loving person. She enjoyed playing tennis...
Dalceda Roberts
Jul 1, 2026
Dalceda Roberts, 93, of Valdosta, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. She was born in Tom's Crossing, Georgia, to the late Ichabod Fouraker, Sr. and Verdie Rhoden Fouraker.
Mrs. Roberts was employed by Levi's before dedicating herself to raising her children and caring for her family. She loved her Lord and...
Martha Dollar Luke
Jul 1, 2026
Martha Dollar Luke, 73, of Valdosta, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. She was born in Valdosta on October 5, 1952, to the late Robert Harris Dollar and Bertha Lee Redish Dollar.
Martha graduated from Lowndes High School in 1970. While still in high school, she began working at her family's business, Dollar Church Seating Company, where church pews were...
Jimmy D. Griffis
Jul 1, 2026
Jimmy D. Griffis, 83, of Lake Park, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Jimmy grew up in Valdosta and graduated from Lowndes High School in 1961, where he was a member of the track team. Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving four years aboard the USS Essex aircraft carrier and attaining the rank of Chief Petty Officer....
Thompson (Tom) Kurrie, Jr.
Jun 29, 2026
Thompson (Tom) Kurrie, Jr., passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026.
A celebration of life will be held at 5pm on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at Park Avenue Church. Online condolences may be shared at www.mclanecares.com
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Lynda Jean (Smith) Richardson
Jun 27, 2026
Lynda Jean (Smith) Richardson, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Air Force, 71, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on June 27, 2026 at Langdale Hospice House. She was born September 7, 1954 in Savannah, Georgia to the late Robert C. Smith and the late Betty J. Smith. Lynda graduated from Valdosta High School in 1972, where she was a clarinet player and section...
Richard Lewis Rykard
Jun 27, 2026
Richard Lewis Rykard, 77, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026, after a long illness, surrounded by the love of his family.
Richard was born on June 9, 1949, in Valdosta, Georgia, to the late Lewis and Pauline Rykard. A lifelong resident of the Valdosta area, Richard shared 59 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Sharon....
Bryon Davis
Jun 26, 2026
Bryon Davis, 52, of Valdosta, passed away on June 26, 2026. He was born in Valdosta on November 8, 1972, to the late Lois Atwell Davis.
Bryon worked as a construction foreman and was known for his strong work ethic and dedication to his trade. He began his career hanging sheetrock and became a true craftsman, earning a reputation as an...
Infant Blessyn Yvonne Matchett
2026
In loving memory of beautiful Babygirl Blessyn Matchett
It is with heavy hearts that we mourn and honor the life of infant Blessyn Matchett, who will be very missed and was loved so dearly.
Blessyn is survived by her loving mother, Jacqueline Matchett, her brother and sister Chad and Mia Lee, her godmother Brittany Harris and her grandmother, Inella Matchett.
In accordance with...
LaQueta Ann Marshall Carroll
Jun 25, 2026
LaQueta Ann Marshall Carroll, 70, of Lakeland, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026. She was born on March 5, 1956, in Martinsville, Virginia, to the late Chester Lee Marshall and Betty McBride Marshall.
Mrs. Carroll was a very loving person. Through all of life's struggles, she maintained a positive attitude and always put her trust in the Lord. She...
Donald Ray Teter
Jun 24, 2026
Donald Ray Teter, 81, of Valdosta, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Langdale Hospice House.
Born on November 24, 1944, in Byesville, Ohio, he was the son of the late William Dice Teter and Freda Marie Robey Teter. Mr. Teter honorably served his country for 38 years, retiring after 23 years of active military service and an additional 15...
Florence Colyer
Jun 23, 2026
Florence Pindar Colyer, 97, of Valdosta, died on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Archbold Memorial Center in Thomasville. She was born in Valdosta on January 21, 1929, to the late Frederick Treutien Pindar and Florance Johnson Pindar. Mrs. Colyer had worked as a dental assistant with Dr. Holtzendorff’s practice and later with the family business with Colyer's Jewelers. She attended...
Winfred "Wink" Jones
Jun 23, 2026
Winfred “Wink” Jones, age 87, of Valdosta, GA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026. Born in Ringgold, GA, on June 15th, 1939, to the late J. R. Jones and Clemmie Jones.
Wink, as he was lovingly known by friends and family, loved his family more than anything, and was always willing to stop and help someone in need. He...
Mark James Clark
Jun 22, 2026
Mark James Clark, 57, of Valdosta, GA, passed away on Monday, June 22 2026 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on August 1, 1968 to the late Betty Hagans Clark and James E. Clark in Colver, PA. Mr. Clark was a resident of the Valdosta area for 40 years, and was a forklift mechanic.
He is survived by his...
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