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Thomas Franklin Harper
Oct 1, 2025
Thomas Franklin Harper, 91, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. He was born on March 13, 1934 in Colquitt, GA, to the late Gertrude and Martin Harper. He grew up in Miller County, and joined the Air Force at 17 years old. During the Korean conflict, he served as a medic, and continued to serve until...
Charles Howard Rodgers
Sep 30, 2025
Charles Howard Rodgers, 70, of Valdosta, died on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at his residence following a sudden illness. He was born on January 19, 1955, and was a graduate of Lowndes County High School. Upon graduation, he entered the United States Air Force and received an honorable discharge following term of service. Recently, he was employed with Speedway convenience...
Mike Bledsoe
Sep 28, 2025
Michael A. “Mike” Bledsoe, 67, of Hahira, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Warner Robins, GA, Mike was the son of the late Samuel Buford Bledsoe and Minnie Lee Lassiter Bledsoe.
After graduating from Gupton-Jones Mortuary School in 1979, Mike moved to Hahira and began his career at Martin...
Irvin D. Grier
Sep 22, 2025
Irvin D. Grier, 91, of Brooks County, died at his residence on Monday, September 22, 2025. He was born in Eufaula, AL to the late John Samuel & Essie Morgan Grier on January 23, 1934. He grew up in Valdosta and graduated from Valdosta High School around 1950. He then served briefly in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict....
Xylan Shepherd
Sep 18, 2025
Xylan Shepherd, infant son of Ta’Mia Williams and Kyre Shepherd was born sleeping in the arms of Jesus, on Thursday September 18, 2025. Surviving Xylan are his parents, his sisters, Kamiya and Kiyomi Shepherd, grandparents Tenishia Cobb and Rashad Stanley, and great grandmother, Sherrie Cobb.
McLane Funeral and Cremation Services have been entrusted to care for the Williams-Shepherd family. www.mclanecares.com.
Audrey Lugenia Dampier Dasher
Sep 18, 2025
Audrey Lugenia Dampier Dasher, of Valdosta, GA, passed peacefully from this life to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior on September 18, 2025. She was a beautiful, sweet Christian lady, known for her always friendly smile when greeting everyone.
Audrey was born on January 6, 1930, to the late Talley Theodore and Cara Frances Prine Tomlinson in Valdosta, GA. She...
Rebecca Kent Childre
Sep 18, 2025
Rebecca Kent Childre, 76, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Catherine Kent; her sister, Linda Kent; her brother, Bill Kent; and her son-in-law, Chris Forte.
She is survived by her husband, Taylor Childre of Milledgeville, Georgia; her son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Cynthia Weldon of...
Jeannie Tucker Hudson
Sep 15, 2025
Jeannie Tucker Hudson, of Dublin, Georgia peacefully passed away at Langdale Place in Valdosta, Georgia on Monday, September 15, 2025, surrounded by family and all her friends at Langdale. Jeannie was born on May 26, 1935, in Byron, Georgia, to parents Hays and Lillian Tucker. Jeannie married her high school sweetheart, James A. Hudson, after a proposal at Fincher’s Barbecue...
Ernie Robinson
Sep 14, 2025
Ernie Robinson, age 70, of Valdosta, formerly of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Langdale Hospice House. Born on July 14, 1955, in Dover, Screven County, Georgia, Ernie was the beloved son of the late Isiah and Emma Lee Davis Robinson.
Ernie dedicated much of his career to Central Broward Construction Company, where he was...
Infant Ka' Nayla Leilani Griffin
Sep 13, 2025
It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of Infant Ka' Nayla Leilani Griffin, who was born and passed away on September 13, 2025. Though her time with us was brief, Ka' Nayla’s spirit touched the hearts of her family and will forever remain a cherished memory.
Ka' Nayla was the beloved daughter of Wilaysia Bradley and Ladall Griffin. She...
James Rodney Bennett
Sep 11, 2025
James Rodney "Rod" Bennett of Lake Ridge, Virginia, passed away on Sept. 11, 2025, in Lake Ridge, Virginia and is now in God's care. He was born on Sept. 30, 1943, in Mayo, Florida to the late Willard Bennett and Martha Jean Osteen. Rod was a retired military officer and navigator in the United States Air Force with a Distinguished...
Bobby J. Miller
Sep 8, 2025
Bobby J. Miller, 80, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2025, and is now in God’s care. He was born on January 27, 1945, in Hawkinsville, Georgia to the late Willie Lamar and Rosa Lee Wiggins Miller. Mr. Miller was retired from the United States Air Force and was a Viet Nam veteran. He was awarded...
Charon Lee Brenner Herrick
Sep 8, 2025
Charon Lee Brenner Herrick, 72, of Lake Park, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Langdale Hospice House following a period of declining health. She was born on September 25, 1952, in Benton Harbor, Michigan to the late Robert Duane Brenner and Grace Ellen Charron Mason (Donald). She retired with Fresh Beginnings after 15+ years and being known as...
Daniel "Rooster" Goss, Jr.
Sep 7, 2025
Daniel “Rooster” Goss, Jr., 45 of Echols County, died on Sunday, September 7, 2025, after a short illness. He was born in Valdosta on April 10, 1980, and has been a lifelong resident of this area. Growing up in Echols County, he graduated from Echols County High School in 1998 and briefly attended Valdosta State University after high school. During...
Stewart Cameron Young, Sr.
Sep 5, 2025
Stewart Cameron Young, Sr., 62, of Valdosta, died suddenly on Friday, September 5, 2025, at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born in Valdosta on May 25, 1963, to the late Frank Thomas Young and to V’Ann Stewart Kitchens. Stewart was a 1981 graduate of Valdosta High School and attended Valdosta State College (VSU). On December 1, 1998, Stewart started...
Emelynn Odom
Sep 4, 2025
Emelynn Carlisle Odom, 82, of Valdosta, Georgia, entered her eternal home on September 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on May 27, 1943, in Coral Gables, Florida, Emelynn was the daughter of the late Judge Edwin A. Carlisle and Annie Laurie Rentz Carlisle. At a young age, she moved with her family to Cairo, Georgia, where she grew up...
Kolbrún Kristófersdòttir Cerasi
Sep 4, 2025
Kolbrún Kristófersdòttir Cerasi, 79, of Valdosta, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at the Presbyterian Home in Quitman, GA. Born in Reykjavik, Iceland to the late Kristòfer Sturluson and Anna Halldòrsdòttir, where she grew up and attended school. In the mid 1970’s, Kolbrún met Ralph Cerasi, who was in the US Air Force and stationed in Iceland. They moved,...
Charles (Chuk) Russell Holzworth
Sep 3, 2025
Charles "Chuk" Holzworth, a devoted educator, veteran, and beloved companion, passed away peacefully on September 3rd, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on March 27th, 1934, to the late John and Anna Stockwell, later being adopted to Robert and Mary Holzworth, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Charles grew up in Beaver, Pennsylvania, and then in Wooster, Ohio, where he nurtured a...
Mary Lou Redish
Sep 3, 2025
Mary Lou Wright Redish, 86 of Valdosta was called home by her Lord and Savior on September 3rd, 2025, surrounded by her family at home. She was born at home in Cook County on March 11, 1939 to the late Grace Brown Wright and Emmett Franklin Wright. She was preceded in death by her husband Wilburn Redish, her sister Sue...
Lizzaya Christine Music
Aug 30, 2025
Obituary for Lizzaya Christine Music
It is with deep love and tender remembrance that we announce the passing of Lizzaya Christine Music, who was born sleeping on August 30, 2025. Though her time with us was brief, the impact she has left on her family and hearts around her is enduring.
Lizzaya is lovingly remembered by her devoted parents, Austin Music and...
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