OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Valdosta, Hahira, Lake Park, Lowndes County, GA & Surrounding Areas
Rita E. Longfritz
Feb 20, 2017
Rita E. Longfritz, 86, died peacefully at Langdale Hospice House on Monday, February 20, 2017. Born in Gloversville, NY on July 21, 1930, to the late Edward and Clora (Carter) Plumadore, Rita was a part time resident of Valdosta, GA and Gloversville, NY. Rita worked as executive secretary for United Way, and as a bookkeeper for John Fanch and Vrooman...
Frances Ellen Hanson
Feb 18, 2017
Frances Ellen Hanson left this life on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at her home to be with her Lord and Savior. In her final days she was surrounded by her family and supported with the love and affection she gave all of her life. She was born at home in Social Circle, Georgia on June 7, 1933. She attended Social...
Shirley Stump Miller
Feb 18, 2017
Shirley Stump Miller, 71, of Valdosta died Saturday, February 18, 2017 at her home. She was born in Valdosta on January 30, 1946 to the late Aubrey J., Sr. and Elizabeth Rhymes Stump and was a lifelong resident of Valdosta. Mrs. Miller was a member of Park Avenue United Methodist Church and was the Director of Finance for Coleman Talley...
Myrtis Avera Howell
Feb 16, 2017
Myrtis Avera Howell, formerly of Valdosta and Quitman passed away February 16, 2017, after a lengthy illness. Originally from Valdosta, Georgia, she was well known and appreciated in the community there for her active work in Music and the Arts.Married 71 years to Leonard (Rudy) Howell, Jr., who preceded her in death, she will always be remembered for her love...
James (Jimmy) Preston Holley
Feb 15, 2017
James (Jimmy) Preston Holley, 69, of Hahira died February 14th, 2017 in Valdosta, Ga. He was born February 23, 1947 in Langdale, Al to the late James and Frances Holley. He loved the Lord and was a member of Northside Baptist Church where he loved spending time with his Sunday School Class.Coach Holley was a high school history/physical education teacher...
Luis Alejandro "Alex" Segundo
Feb 15, 2017
Luis Alejandro "Alex" Segundo, 25, of Lake Park died on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at South Georgia Medical Center from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Alex was born on November 15, 1991 in Winter Haven, Florida but grew up in Lake Park. He was a graduate of Echols County High School was known for his sense of fun...
Jamie Mcleod Hickman
Feb 14, 2017
Jamie McLeod Hickman, 94, of Valdosta, died at Langdale Hospice House on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. Born in Wilcox County, Georgia on March 22, 1922, Jamie was a daughter of the late Edith Dennard McLeod and John Hendley McLeod, Sr. She had attended Valdosta State University and Mercer University. Jamie worked for and retired from C&S Bank. She was a...

Marie Louise Siegel
Feb 14, 2017
Marie Louise Siegel, 74, of Dasher, was called Home on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. Mrs. Siegel passed away at South Georgia Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. Mrs. Siegel succumbed to a lengthy battle with various health problems. Born on December 3, 1942, to the late Ira Kirkland and Inez Clark in Nichols, she was a retired certified nursing assistant....
Evelyn Moree Hardman
Feb 13, 2017
Evelyn Moree Hardman, 91, of Adel died Monday, February 13, 2017 at the Presbyterian Home after a lengthy illness. She was born in Bowling Green, Florida on December 26, 1925 to the late Gus and Avie Roberts Moree and had lived most of her life in this area. Mrs. Hardman was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church. She enjoyed...

Robert Alan Plumb, Sr.
Feb 13, 2017
Robert Alan Plumb, Sr., 81, of Valdosta and formerly of The Villages, FL passed away Monday, February 13, 2017 at Langdale Hospice House. He was born on September 27, 1935 in Fort Lauderdale, FL to the late William Edward and Dorothy Lucia Plumb. Owner of Third Wave Solutions, Mr. Plumb served in the United States Air Force, was a member...

Norman L. "Sonny" Mcdonald
Feb 11, 2017
Norman L. "Sonny" McDonald, 87, of Lake Park died Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Lakehaven Nursing Home. He was born on April 14, 1929 in Lowndes County to the late Norman Chester McDonald and Susie Mae Middleton McDonald. Mr. McDonald was a retired electrician, served in the United States Army Air Force during World War II, a member of Lake...
Catherine Dell Lee
Feb 10, 2017
Catherine Dell Lee, 80, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2017 in Valdosta, Georgia where she resided for the past eleven years. Catherine is survived by three children: Mike Lee of Waycross, Dr. Terrell (Tic) Lee of Indianapolis, IN, and Clay Lee of Valdosta. Survivors also include her grandchildren, Savannah Kelleher of Scituate, MA, Abbi Lee of Indianapolis, IN, Austin...
George (Pete) Shiver, Jr.
Feb 10, 2017
George William (Pete) Shiver, Jr., 70, of Valdosta, died on Friday, February 10, 2017, at South Georgia Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Born in Valdosta, on March 16, 1946, Pete was the son of the late George and Hilda Hall Shiver. A machinist, he was a Vietnam Veteran and had retired from the U.S. Army. He was a member...
Idora Willis
Feb 9, 2017
Idora Willis, 92, of Valdosta, died Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Presbyterian Home in Quitman. She was born on April 18, 1925 in Lowndes County to the late Johnnie Orin Dasher and Lillie Alice Stallings Dasher. Mrs. Willis was a retired farmer, worked at South Georgia EMS, Harve' Benard Clothing and Fads 'n Fashions. She was a member of Ousley...

Robert Wade (Bubba) Binion
Feb 7, 2017
Robert Wade (Bubba) Binion, 58, of Valdosta died Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Langdale Hospice House after a long battle with cancer. He was born on June 30, 1958 in Tifton, GA. Mr. Binion was a groundskeeper at Hillcrest Apartments and a Methodist.He is survived by his mother, Karen Laverne Wallace of Valdosta, sister and brother in law, Judy and...

Frederick Eugene Whitmore
Feb 3, 2017
Frederick Eugene Whitmore, 86, of Greenville, Florida, died on Friday, February 03, 2017, at Langdale Hospice House. Born in Winter Park, Florida, on April 22, 1930, he was the son of the late Frederick Lesley Whitmore and Mary Lomie Hattaway. He graduated from the University of Florida in 1956. Mr. Whitmore was an Eagle Scout and a four year veteran...

Virginia "Jenny" Cotterill
Feb 2, 2017
Virginia "Jenny" Cotterill, 90, of Valdosta died Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Russell County Hospital, in Russell, Kansas. She was born on July 9, 1926 in Tennessee and was the widow of Pastor Wm "Bill" Cotterill. She worked diligently alongside Pastor Cotterill of the First Assembly of God in Valdosta for thirty years. After Pastor Cotterill's death in October 2016...
Ronald J (Rj) Bennett
Feb 2, 2017
Ronald J. (R. J.) Bennett, 80, of Dasher died Thursday, February 2, 2017 at South Georgia Medical Center after a sudden illness. He was born on November 20th, 1936 in Lake City, Florida to the late Irland J. and Pearl Wetherington Bennett and had lived in this area most of his life. Mr. Bennett was a member of Airport Church...
Michael Brian Browning, Jr.
Feb 2, 2017
Michael Brian Browning Jr., "Little Brian", 20, of Valdosta, passed away on February 2, 2017 at South Georgia Medical Center. Born on September 19, 1996, he was the son of Brian Browning and Lisa Browning. Brian enjoyed playing soccer, exploring, and being with his friends, but God had different plans for him. When he was 9, Brian suffered a traumatic...
Robert V. (Bob) Hutchinson, Jr.
Feb 1, 2017
Robert V. (Bob) Hutchinson, Jr., 67, of Valdosta died Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at his home. He was born in Valdosta on July 6, 1949 to the late Robert V., Sr. and Ruth Lee Boland Hutchinson. Mr. Hutchinson was a member of the New Harvest United Methodist Church and a retired Industrial Maintenance Instructor with Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. He...