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Melissa "Missy" Coody
Apr 30, 2024
Melissa “Missy” Coody, 56, of Lake Park, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at South Georgia Medical Center. Born on December 2, 1967, to the late Jimmy & Linda Gibbs in Albany, GA. Growing up in Adel, Missy graduated from Cook County High School. Soon after high school, she met Dan Coody on a blind date with friends in...
Melissa Stephenson
Apr 30, 2024
Melissa Lynn “Lisa” Stephenson, 63, of Valdosta, died on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at her residence following a sudden illness. She was born on January 14, 1961, in Valdosta to the late John Larry “Tex” Tatum, and Louise “Lulu” Hamilton Tatum. Lisa graduated from Valdosta High School where she was a member of the Marchin’ Cats and attended Valdosta State...
Greg L. Tucker
Apr 29, 2024
Greg L. Tucker, born on November 27, 1964, to the late Lloyd Tucker and Loudell Sermons-Hooker, peacefully passed away at his home on April 29, 2024.
Greg worked for Norfolk Southern for 30+ years, Family was the most important thing to him, and he took pride in taking care of them. He loved adventure and the beauty of discovering new places...
Louise Hughes
Apr 29, 2024
Louise Hughes, born May 31, 1935, to the late Yeager S. and Ida M. Brown, peacefully departed this life on April 29, 2024.
Louise was a woman of simple pleasures, finding joy in playing Bingo, getting lost in a good book, solving word searches, and creating beautiful crochet pieces. Her church held a special place in her heart, serving not only...
Janet Hiers Blalock
Apr 27, 2024
Janet Hiers Blalock, 71, of Valdosta, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born in Savannah, GA, on August 28, 1952 to the late Phillip Edgar Hiers and Mary Ellen Hinely Hiers. She graduated from Valdosta High School and attended Valdosta State University where she received a Bachelor of Science in...
Trisha Annette Johnston
Apr 24, 2024
Trisha Annette (Harnage) Johnston, 58, passed away at Pruitt Health – Valdosta Nursing Home on April 24, 2024, after an extended illness. She was born February 27, 1966, at Moody Air Force Base in Valdosta to Nancy J. Harnage of Hahira, GA, and the late Thomas A. Harnage.
Trisha grew up in both Valdosta and Adel, GA. A 1984 graduate of...
Gertrude "Trudy" Peterson
Apr 24, 2024
Gertrude “Trudy” Peterson, 94, lifelong resident of the Lake Park area, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Jasper, Florida. Trudy was born in Cottondale, Florida, on November 29, 1929, daughter of the late Marvin and Clida Lee Spivey Shouppe. A hardworking lady, she was employed with Texture Tex for a time and also worked alongside her...
Kyle Matthew Boone
Apr 23, 2024
Kyle Matthew Boone, 27, of Valdosta, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. He was born on June 28, 1996, in Valdosta and worked as a security technician with BMF Technology. Kyle was a man of many passions; he found joy in hunting with his dad, playing basketball, and following sports closely. He was the go-to...
Traude Nestler
Apr 23, 2024
Traude Nestler, 95, of Hahira, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Langdale Hospice House. She was born in Germany on April 21, 1929 to the late Fritz Schmidt and Frieda Queisser Schmidt. She loved animals and was a homemaker. Mrs. Nestler was very proud of her collection of German memorabilia.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, John...
Thelma Mae Griffin Force
Apr 23, 2024
Thelma Mae Griffin Force, better known as Sis by her friends and Marmee by her family, 92, of Valdosta, peacefully passed from this life in her Valdosta home on April 23, 2024. Born in Macon, Georgia, on December 6, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Wesley Griffin, Sr. and Leila Thelma Spivey Griffin. Sis grew up in...
Rafael Velazquez
Apr 22, 2024
Rafael Velazquez, aged 60, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, in Albany. Originally from New York, he spent his childhood in the Bronx. Rafael found his passion in a career in law enforcement and served as an officer for the Police Authority in New York and New Jersey for over a decade. He was a first responder on 9/11,...
Vincent D. Puleo
Apr 22, 2024
Vincent D. Puleo, 92, of Valdosta, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on September 17, 1931, to the late Sam and Molly Dabblestein Puleo. He grew up in Cleveland, OH and when he was 12, his family moved to Miami, FL. After high school graduation he joined the U.S. Air Force...
Lt. Colonel Bea Combs
Apr 21, 2024
Lt. Colonel Bea Combs
August 27, 1926 - April 21, 2024
After 45 years of active service in The Salvation Army, Lt. Colonel Beatrice Combs retired and served the Lord faithfully until the Lord called her to her eternal home, April 21, 2024. During her years of active service her devotion to the service of others began early in life. Nurtured by...
Daniel Lewis Morrison
Apr 21, 2024
Daniel “Danny” L. Morrison, 75 of Barney, GA, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at home. He was born to the late D.L. and Bertha Morrison on July 28, 1948. A proud Vietnam veteran, Danny was part of the Army’s 82nd Airborne. He loved fishing and ate his first fish at just 12 months old. He was a trucker...
John Peter DeMoe
Apr 20, 2024
John Peter DeMoe, 21, of Hahira, died on Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Lowndes County following a motor vehicle accident. He was born on January 26, 2003, in Springfield, Massachusetts to Scott DeMoe and Jennifer Rekart Stasio. John was a water analyst and filtration specialist with C-Tech Water Solutions, LLC. He took pride in his work and was willing to...
G. Norman Bennett
Apr 20, 2024
G. Norman Bennett, 87 of Hahira, GA. Passed away on April 20,2024 following a period of declining health. He was born May 8,1936 in Adel, GA. to the late George Wiley and Eleanor Bethene Castleberry Bennett.
Norman loved Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior, his family, his community, and his country. He was never the type to sit back and complain....
Carolyn Johnson
Apr 18, 2024
Carolyn Johnson, beloved daughter of the late H.C. and Marie Stanfield Davis, peacefully passed away at Langdale Hospice House, Valdosta, GA, on April 18, 2024. Born June 4, 1939, Carolyn’s life was a testament to her unwavering faith in Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior, which she joyfully shared with others. Her caring heart was evident in her medical career...
Mattie Lou Nix
Apr 18, 2024
Mattie Lou Nix, 89, of Valdosta, died on Thursday, April 18, 2024, in Canton, Georgia at the Canton Nursing Center following a period of declining health. She was born on September 5, 1934, in Pearson, Georgia to the late Mose and Myrtle McNeal Giddens. She was a retired substitute teacher for the Lowndes County School System and was a member...
Mary Baum Eutzler
Apr 18, 2024
Mary Baum Eutzler, 75, of Hahira, died on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at South Georgia Medical Center following a brief illness. Mary was born on January 27, 1949, in Portland, Oregon, and raised in Schofield, Wisconsin, as the daughter of the late Martin and Helen Baum. Mary graduated from Wausau High School in Wausau, Wisconsin, and then Carroll College in...
Kathy Patterson
Apr 17, 2024
Kathy Susan Patterson, age 72, passed away on April 17, 2024, in Valdosta. She was born on November 20, 1951, in Adel, Georgia, to Earl and Kathleen Brown Patterson, who preceded her in death. Kathy was a beloved mother known for her musical talents, playing the piano, and singing gospel music. She was a member of the "The Gay Children"...
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