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Dr. Rosalie N. Allison
Feb 24, 2017
Dr. Rosalie N. Allison, 87, of Valdosta died Friday, February 24, 2017 at Langdale Place. She was born in Sharon, PA on June 16, 1929 to the late Frederick Nelson Newton, Jr. and Laura Octavia Quarterson Newton. Dr. Allison was a retired Valdosta State University Professor and a member of Park Avenue United Methodist Church where she served on the...
Jane Watson Little
Feb 23, 2017
Jane Watson Little, 88, formerly of Valdosta, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin, TN following a lengthy illness. She was born in Dierks, Howard County, AK on May 2, 1928, to the late Andrew Clifton Watson and Myrtle Johnson Watson. Mrs. Little was a homemaker and member of Central Avenue Church of Christ....
Douglas Aulston Rice
Feb 21, 2017
Douglas Aulston Rice, 94, of Saint Clair, Michigan and formerly of Valdosta died at Holiday Retirement Blue Water Lodge in Fort Gratiot, Michigan on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. Born in Lakeland, Florida on March 27, 1922. He was the son of the late Roy Alston Rice and Mary Ellen O'Neil Rice. Mr. Rice completed his High School by GED in...
Michael D. Tolbert
Feb 21, 2017
Michael D. Tolbert, 47, passed away peacefully at his home in Brooks County, Georgia on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. Michael was born on November 14, 1969 at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Michael played defensive end for the Wildcats from 1984-1986 under Coach Nick Hyder and was awarded "Super Skinner in 1985 and "Super Cat" and...
Henry C. Joiner
Feb 20, 2017
Henry C. Joiner, 88, of Valdosta and Nashville, died on Monday, February 20, 2017, at Fellowship Home in Nashville, GA. Born on October 15, 1928 in Valdosta, he was the son of the late Maude Lorene Cox and John Gordon Joiner. Mr. Joiner was a retired Funeral Director and Embalmer. He attended Valdosta High School and played trumpet in the...
Mae G. Gillis
Feb 20, 2017
Mae G. Gillis, 93, of Valdosta, formerly of Waycross, died peacefully at Langdale Hospice House on Monday, February 20, 2017.Born in Hosford, FL on May 26, 1923, to the late Jesse O. and Velma J. (Mitchell) Galloway, before retiring Mae worked as an insurance agent for AP Hurst & Company in Waycross. She was a longtime member of the First...
David Randolph Whitfield, Sr.
Feb 20, 2017
David Randolph Whitfield, Sr., 80, of Lake Park, died on Monday, February 20, 2017 at his home. Born in Anderson, SC., on May 09, 1936, he was the son of the late Swain and Arliva Dickerson Whitfield. Mr. Whitfield received his Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice. He was retired Assistant Chief with the Valdosta Police Department where he had co-founded...
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...
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