OBITUARIES

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Local Obituaries for Valdosta, Hahira, Lake Park, Lowndes County, GA & Surrounding Areas

Joan Howell Hartman

Joan Howell Hartman

May 9, 2019

Joan Howell Hartman, 82, of Valdosta, died on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at South Georgia Medical Center following a lengthy illness. She left her earthly home surrounded by her loving family and was given a final prayer by her grandson as she entered her heavenly home. She was born on November 3, 1936 in Jennings, Florida to the late Joe...

Geraldine Mcleod Clifton

Geraldine Mcleod Clifton

May 9, 2019

Geraldine McLeod Clifton, 79, of Valdosta passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born on October 10, 1939 in Valdosta to the late A. B. and Elma Hughes McLeod and was a lifelong resident of Lowndes County. Mrs. Clifton was a member of Central Avenue Church of Christ and retired from Langdale Forestry...

Phoebie Guess Slocum

Phoebie Guess Slocum

May 9, 2019

Phoebie Guess Slocum, of Valdosta, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 9, 2019. She had resided in Columbia, SC, where she had been lovingly cared for the past eight years. She had just celebrated her 95th birthday with family and friends. Phoebie was born in Quitman, GA on May 6, 1924 to the late Allen Bartow Guess and...

Nancy M.  Law

Nancy M. Law

May 7, 2019

Nancy M. Law, 79, of Valdosta, died on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at the Langdale Hospice House following a lengthy illness. She was born on July 23, 1939 in Casper, Wyoming to the late Ernest and Myrtle Gettle Masters and has been a resident of Valdosta since 1970. She served as a legal secretary for the District Attorney’s office for...

Willie B Lewis

Willie B Lewis

May 4, 2019

Willie B. Lewis, 81, of Valdosta, died on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Berrien Nursing Center after a lengthy illness. Born in Valdosta on November 12, 1937, he was a lifelong resident of this area. For decades, beginning in the 1950’s Willie helped the Slocum family move furniture into homes all over South Georgia. First with Slocum & Son’s Furniture...

Wanda  Gunsaulus Stephenson

Wanda Gunsaulus Stephenson

May 3, 2019

Wanda “Mema” Gunsaulus Stephenson, 73, of Valdosta, died on Friday, May 3, 2019, at South Georgia Medical Center. Born in Waycross, on September 12, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Jack Victor Gunsaulus and Paulene Taylor Gunsaulus. Mrs. Stephenson had worked as a Para Professional for the Lowndes County School System. A member of Gracepoint Baptist Church, she...

Elia Josephine Lilley Dorsey

Elia Josephine Lilley Dorsey

May 2, 2019

Beloved by family and friends, Elia Josephine Lilley Dorsey died peacefully, surrounded by family on the morning of May 2, 2019 at the Langdale Hospice House in Valdosta, Georgia. She was 89. The daughter of Glenn Newman and Elma Barnes Lilley, Elia was born on November 26, 1929 in Gatesville, North Carolina. Along with her three brothers and one sister,...

Imogene  Long Phillips

Imogene Long Phillips

May 2, 2019

Imogene Phillips, 87, of Barney, died on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at the Presbyterian Home in Quitman. Born in Morehead City, North Carolina, on August 18, 1931, she was the daughter of the late James B. Long and Ima Ball Long. She had worked as a bookkeeper and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Barney. Widow of the...

Martha  Isabelle Milani

Martha Isabelle Milani

May 1, 2019

Martha Isabelle Milani, 83, of Valdosta, died on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at South Georgia Medical Center. Born in Ocala, Florida on April 12, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Kenneth Schmidt and Mary Pearl House Schmidt. She made her home in Valdosta for the past 70 years. Mrs. Milani had worked as a receptionist for Drs....

Cheryl Ann Harnage Foppe

Cheryl Ann Harnage Foppe

May 1, 2019

Cheryl Ann Harnage Foppe, 62, of Indianapolis, Indiana died on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at her home. She was born in Ft. Pierce, Florida on March 14, 1957 to Rev. Leonard C. and Marian Dampier Harnage. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Bill Foppe; two daughters and a son in law, Michele Caldwell and Stacy...

Geraldine Blanton Graham

Geraldine Blanton Graham

Apr 30, 2019

Geraldine Blanton Graham, 77, of Valdosta, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. A lifelong resident of this area, she was born in Jennings, FL on August 1, 1941 to the late Perry and Myrtle Irene Simpson Kemp. Mrs. Graham enjoyed being a homemaker, loved her family and animals. She was a very tender hearted individual, but she stood her...

Jean  Maine Davis

Jean Maine Davis

Apr 30, 2019

Jean Maine Davis won her battle with cancer on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at the Langdale Hospice House surrounded by all of her loving family. She was born October 9, 1941 to the late Eddie and Mamie DeLoach Maine in Statenville, GA. She was a life long resident of Echols County and had lived in the Mayday community for over...

Etheridge Gordon Coppage

Etheridge Gordon Coppage

Apr 27, 2019

Etheridge Gordon Coppage, 87, of Valdosta died Saturday, April 27, 2019 at his home. He was born in Hahira on August 2, 1931 to the late Roy and Bessie Cain Coppage and had lived in this area all of his life. Mr. Coppage was a member of Gateway Baptist Church and retired salesman with Whitehead Hardware. Mr. Coppage proudly served...

Sir George Aigen

Sir George Aigen

Apr 25, 2019

Sir George Aigen, 93, of Valdosta, died on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Shand’s in Gainesville, Florida. Mr. Aigen was born in Brooklyn, New York on October 9, 1925 the son of the late Joseph and Beatrice Beitel Aigen. He graduated from Washington Square College of New York University. Formerly of New York City and Clearwater, Florida, George and his...

Mary "Janie" Linville

Mary "Janie" Linville

Apr 25, 2019

Mary “Janie” Linville, 72, of Valdosta passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Fellowship Home. She was born in Paris, Kentucky on January 27, 1947 to the late Cecil and Mary Mitchell Puckett and had lived in Valdosta since 2003. Mrs. Linville was a member of House of Joy and loved serving people with her hospitality and food. She...

Bernice Condrey Evans

Bernice Condrey Evans

Apr 24, 2019

Bernice Condrey Evans, 83, of Lake Park passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Langdale Hospice House. She was born on January 13, 1936 to the late Alfred T. and Lillie Mae Condrey and had lived in this area since 1975. Mrs. Evans was an active member of Northside Baptist Church. She enjoyed being with her family, travelling, gardening,...

Mary Nell Register

Mary Nell Register

Apr 24, 2019

Mary Nell Register, 77, of Statenville, died on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at her daughter’s residence following a period of declining health. She was born on July 23, 1941 in Lake City, Florida to the late Herbert D. Moore and Idell DeLoach Hughes and V.B. Hughes. Mrs. Mary Nell enjoyed listening to music and loved attending the music halls at...

Frank E. Eye

Frank E. Eye

Apr 24, 2019

Names mean something! Our father, Frank Eye could not have been more appropriately named. Merriam Webster defines “Frank” as “free, forthright, and sincere expression.” Dad will always be remembered for his free, forthright, and sincere expression. You never had to wonder about his opinion, he had one on everything, and eagerly shared it with anyone and everyone. Frank Eldon Eye...

Marvin  Clarence Broomberg

Marvin Clarence Broomberg

Apr 24, 2019

Marvin Clarence Broomberg, 73, of Valdosta, died at his home on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, on February 28, 1946. Marvin was the son of the late Jack and Ida Vidro Broomberg. He was a member of Temple Israel and was self employed in real estate. Survivors are his wife, Debbie Dinnerman Broomberg; daughter and...

Steven  Dale  Bilger

Steven Dale Bilger

Apr 23, 2019

Steven Dale Bilger, 63, of Valdosta, died on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at his home. Born on February 3, 1956, in Valdosta, Steve was the son of Gretchen Moore Bilger and the late Kenneth Dale Bilger. An ASE Master Certified Mechanic, Steve was retired from Wiregrass Technical College as Automotive Coordinator and Automotive Instructor. He loved his students and teaching...