OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Valdosta, Hahira, Lake Park, Lowndes County, GA & Surrounding Areas
Robert R. Boggs, Jr.
Jan 10, 2020
Robert R. Boggs, Jr., 83, of Lake Park, GA, died at South Georgia Medical Center on Friday, January 10, 2020. Born in Margretville, New York, on February 11, 1936, Mr. Boggs was the son of the late Robert Russell Boggs, Sr., and Geraldine Edwards Boggs. He worked as a Laboratory Technician and Laboratory Group Leader with Union Camp for 34...
Carol Clary Herndon
Jan 10, 2020
Carol Clary Herndon, 71, of Valdosta, ‘walked on’ January 10, 2020. She is now free and dancing with the angels above. Carol was born in Valdosta on August 20, 1948 – daughter of the late Ellis and Myra Clary. She is a graduate of Valdosta High School, class of 1966 and Valdosta State University, class of 1970. While attending VSU,...
Frances Bagley
Jan 10, 2020
Mrs. Frances Wanez Cowart Deloach Bagley, 96, passed away at Holly Hill Nursing Home on Friday, January 10, 2020. Mrs. Bagley was born on March 22, 1923 in Remerton. She was the sixth and last surviving child born to Allan and Anna Johnson Cowart of Remerton. Mrs. Bagley overcame many obstacles in her long life with dignity, grace, tenacity and...
Charles Cornelius, Sr.
Jan 9, 2020
Charles Cornelius, Sr., 85, lifelong resident of Hahira, died on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at his home. Born in Hahira on August 7, 1934, he was the son of the late Charlie and Ferris Stubbs Cornelius. Mr. Cornelius graduated from Hahira High School. He purchased a farm and began his life as a farmer. He was a member of Bethany...
Duane Hauge
Jan 8, 2020
Duane Hauge, 89, of Hahira died Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Langdale Hospice. He was born on July 19, 1930 in Winnebago, Iowa to the late Manter and Alma Olson Hauge. Mr. Hauge was an electronics technician and worked for Boeing thirty six years. He enjoyed spending time on the family farm during the summer in Iowa. Mr. Hauge was...
Martha Bailey Mullis
Jan 8, 2020
Martha Bailey Mullis, 60, of Ray City, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Trident Medical Center in Charleston, South Carolina following several years of declining health. She was born on March 10, 1959 in Valdosta to the late Fred and Betty Lou Williams Bailey. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. Martha’s family was her...
William Morris "Bill" Chason
Jan 6, 2020
William Morris “Bill” Chason, MSgt U.S. Air Force, Retired, 79, passed away in Tallahassee, FL on Monday, January 6, 2020 after a short illness. Born in Albany, GA on February 6, 1940, Mr. Chason was the son of the late James Clifford Chason and Christine Weathersby Chason of Thomasville, GA. Having grown up in Thomasville, Mr. Chason graduated from Thomasville...
Jody T. Hall
Jan 5, 2020
Jody T. Hall, 67, passed this life to be with his Lord and Savior, on Sunday, January 5, 2020. He was surrounded by his beloved wife Lana, and a loving and compassionate medical team at Malcolm Randall VA Hospital in Gainesville, FL. He was born June 3, 1952 in Hahira, GA, the son of Harley Davidson Hall, Sr. and Juanita...
Lois Gertrude Fratino
Jan 4, 2020
Lois Gertrude Fratino, 86 of Ft. Myers FL. died Saturday, January 4, 2019 at The Orchard of Stone Creek in Hahira, GA. She was born February 1, 1933 in Old Saybrook, CT to the late Russell L. Botsford and the late Florence G. Champlain-Botsford. She was a dedicated administrative clerk for the School District of Lee County in Ft. Myers...
Durwood Lewis
Jan 3, 2020
Durwood Lewis of Valdosta, GA, passed away on January 3, 2020 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on October 4, 1928 in Bonita Springs, FL, to the late Ramer Lewis and Martha Norton Lewis. He grew up in Morven, GA but lived in Valdosta most of his life. Mr. Lewis was a member of Park Avenue United Methodist...
Velma Reynolds Baxley
Jan 3, 2020
Velma Joyce Baxley, 90, of Lake Park died on Saturday, January 3, 2020 at Lakehaven Nursing Home following period of declining health. She was born in Sayre, Pennsylvania on February 18, 1929 to the late Charles and Sarah Quick Reynolds. She was a veteran of the United States Navy and served during the Korean conflict. She was a retired chemist...
Harold George
Jan 3, 2020
Harold George, 94, of Valdosta, Lake Park, and points south, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020, at Langdale Hospice House. He is survived by his wife of more than 70 years, Elizabeth Ann (nee Sinclair) George; his daughter, Elizabeth George Clanton, and her husband, Eric Clanton; his son, Wade Sinclair George; his son, Daniel Clark George, and his two grandsons,...
Stephanie Rae Nelson
Jan 2, 2020
Heaven gained a beautiful soul, Stephanie Rae Nelson, 42, of Valdosta, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020 after succumbing to a six month battle with cancer. She was born at Fort Bragg Military base, North Carolina on March 22, 1977. Stephanie was a graduate of Troy State University and was employed with Realty Advisors Property Management as Head of...
Eleanor Evelyn Starling Brown
Jan 2, 2020
Eleanor Evelyn Starling Brown, 91, of Lake Park died Thursday, January 2, 2020 at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born in Lowndes County on December 21, 1928 to the late Elzie and Mamie Carter Starling. Survivors include her son and daughter in law, Thomas Barnes and Dawn Brown of Lake Park; her daughter and son in law, Marie Lynn...
Celia Gillis Morrison
Jan 1, 2020
Celia Gillis Morrison, 85, of Valdosta died Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Langdale Hospice House. She was born in Axson, Georgia on January 14, 1934 to the late James Oliver and Myrtle Lee Harrell Gillis and had lived in Valdosta for many years. Mrs. Morrison was a loving homemaker, enjoyed her flowers and one of her greatest joys was being...
Barbara Jean Stalvey Mcdonald
Dec 30, 2019
Barbara Jean Stalvey McDonald, 88, of Hahira died Monday, December 30, 2019 at South Georgia Medical Center, She was born August 7, 1931 in Hahira to the late George M. Stalvey and Mary Lehman Stalvey and was a life long resident of Hahira. Mrs. McDonald was a member of the Hahira First Baptist Church. She Graduated from Hahira High School...
Douglas Marshall (Doug) Reese
Dec 27, 2019
Douglas Marshall (Doug) Reese, 76, of Valdosta, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 27, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Lincolnton, GA on November 12, 1943 to the late Charlie Ross Reese and Eunice Eugenia Haynes Reese. He was a retired construction superintendent for Pinnacle Prime. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. He was a...
Tyler Blaine Eckwahl
Dec 27, 2019
Tyler Blaine Eckwahl, 68, of Valdosta, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019. He was born on December 6, 1951 in Jamestown, NY to the late Phillip G. Eckwahl and Vivian I. Vik Eckwahl. After retiring from the U.S. Air Force, he pursued a career as an RN. He was employed at South Georgia Medical Center. He enjoyed riding motorcycles,...
Dorothy Collins Shaw
Dec 25, 2019
Dorothy Collins Shaw, 108, of Valdosta and formerly of Cherry Lake, Florida died Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at her home. She was born in Brooks County, Georgia on April 26, 1911 to the late Robert Lee and Louise Bentley Collins. Mrs. Shaw was a member of the Cherry Lake Baptist Church and retired as a nurse/administrator from the Madison County...
Lucy Stubbs Griffis
Dec 25, 2019
Lucy Stubbs Griffis, 93, of Hahira passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at Fellowship Home. She was born in Hahira, GA on January 25, 1926 to the late Wiley Stubbs and Ethel Shiver Stubbs. Mrs. Griffis was a bookkeeper for Southland Tractor Company, a member of Hahira United Methodist Church, the Quilting Club and the Willing Workers Sunday School Class....