OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Louise Turner Johnson

Louise Turner Johnson

Aug 16, 2024

Hi Louise Turner Johnson, 95, of Valdosta, passed away at home on Friday morning, August 16, 2024. Mrs. Johnson was born in Valdosta on July 3, 1929, to the late Jim and Amanda Duke Turner.

A homemaker and devoted mother and grandmother, Louise was an enthusiastic gardener. She was a long-time faithful member of Central Avenue Church of Christ.

 Survivors are her...

Carolyn Chauncey

Carolyn Chauncey

Aug 14, 2024

Carolyn Chauncey, 82, of Hahira, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Langdale Hospice House.

A funeral service will be held at 2pm on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Welcome Hill Church of Christ. Burial will follow in the cemetery.

Online condolences may be conveyed at www.mclanecares.com

David E. O'Steen, Jr.

David E. O'Steen, Jr.

Aug 13, 2024

David Edward O’Steen, Jr. 56, of Valdosta passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Waycross, on November 3, 1967, David was the son of Marilyn Jefffords O’Steen and the late David E. O’Steen Sr. He selflessly gave 35 years of his life to law enforcement, including 20 years with...

Jan Daly

Jan Daly

Aug 12, 2024

Jan Daly, 70, of Valdosta, GA, passed away on August 12, 2024. She was born on July 7, 1954, to Raymond and Lena Burkett (Powell) in Quitman, GA.

Jan had a deep love for antiques, a passion for reading, and cherished her visits to the mountains. Her warmth and kindness were a blessing to all who knew her.

Jan is survived by...

Jimmy Walker

Jimmy Walker

Aug 11, 2024

Jimmy Walker Sr., 90, of Valdosta, died on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at his residence following a period of declining health. He was born on December 7, 1933, in Valdosta to the late Vernon and Esta Mae Walker. Mr. Walker attended Valdosta High School and played for Valdosta High Wildcats under Coach Wright Bazemore. He later served in the United...

Glenn Gorham Tucker, Jr.

Glenn Gorham Tucker, Jr.

Aug 10, 2024

Glenn Gorham Tucker Jr., born on June 6, 1928, in Des Moines, IA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the age of 96. Glenn was the beloved son of the late Glenn G. Tucker Sr. and the devoted husband of the late Beverly Ann Tucker (Stoup).

At just 16 years old, Glenn enlisted in the United States Navy...

Maureen Lyddy Maturi

Maureen Lyddy Maturi

Aug 8, 2024

Maureen Lyddy Maturi, 103, of Valdosta, died on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on November 12, 1920, in Mandalay, Burma to the late James Garnett Lyddy and Arabella Backhurst Lyddy. Mrs. Maturi came to the United States as a young woman of 27, having secured a position in the Secretary...

Myra Jane Holman Brice Bird

Myra Jane Holman Brice Bird

Aug 8, 2024

Myra Jane Holman Brice Bird of Valdosta died August 8, 2024, after a long-fulfilled life with numerous friends and family members. Born in Moultrie, Georgia on August 22, 1929, she was the daughter of John Lindsay Holman and Fannie Will Hackett Holman. A graduate of Moultrie High School, Myra Jane followed family tradition to attend Sullins College in Bristol, Virginia....

Louise Marie Hughes

Louise Marie Hughes

Aug 7, 2024

Louise Marie Hughes, 74, of Echols County, died on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at her granddaughter’s residence following a period of declining health. She was born on March 9, 1950, in Tampa, Florida but has been a resident of this area for many years. She worked as a cashier in various retail businesses from convenance stores to her last place...

Peggy Ann Hudson

Peggy Ann Hudson

Aug 4, 2024

Peggy Ann Hudson, 83, of Valdosta, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at her home. She was born in Cordele, GA to the late Joseph (Joe) Willis Harden and Ava Grace Adair Harden. Mrs. Hudson grew up in Turner County and graduated from Turner County High School in the late 1950’s. She then attended Valdosta State College and received...

Stephen Lee Englehart

Stephen Lee Englehart

Aug 3, 2024

Stephen Lee Englehart, known to everyone as Steve, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2024, at Shands Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 14, 1951, in Tiffin, Ohio. Steve worked diligently to build the life he wanted - a life rich with warmth, love, joy, and humor. He crafted a world that reflected his passions and values,...

Comer Cherry

Comer Cherry

Aug 3, 2024

Dr. William Comer Cherry, Jr. of Tallahassee, FL, and Lake Burton, GA, joyfully finished his Godly work on earth and was called home by his heavenly Father on August 3, 2024, at the age of 84. Known affectionately as “Coon” to his parents, "Dad" to his beloved children and "PaCo" (Papa Comer) to his cherished grandchildren, he left an indelible...

Alexander Ross Gottlieb

Alexander Ross Gottlieb

Aug 3, 2024

Alexander Ross Gottlieb, age 36, of Pensacola, FL, passed away on August 3, 2024. He was born on May 18, 1988, in Miami Florida.

Alex graduated from Lowndes High School (2006) in Valdosta, GA, and went on to earn his B.S. in Accounting and Finance, magna cum laude, from Valdosta State University. He was a proud veteran of the Marine Corps,...

Juan Manuel Quiroga Salazar

Juan Manuel Quiroga Salazar

Aug 2, 2024

Juan Manuel Quiroga Salazar peacefully passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, at the age of 85 in Valdosta. He was born on June 24, 1939, in Peru. Juan met his beloved wife, Zoila Aurora Santos Lopez de Castillo and were married on June 10th in the 60's and in the mid-1970s they decided to embark on a journey together...

Charlene Montgomery

Charlene Montgomery

Aug 2, 2024

Charlene Montgomery, 81, of Valdosta, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024. She was born on June 15, 1943 in Murphy, NC to the late Charles S. Parker and Laura Wells Parker. She grew up in North Carolina and loved her Great Smokey mountains, her beloved dog “BettyJo”, going on cruises and traveling with her husband, and was very invested...

Michael Gary DiTomasso

Michael Gary DiTomasso

Jul 31, 2024

Mr. Michael Gary DiTomasso was born on December 12, 1946,| to Josephine and Nicholas DiTomasso in Brooklyn, New York.

Mike proudly served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Korea during the Vietnam War.

On July 4, 1965, he met his beautiful future wife, Linda DiTomasso, and confidently told her that day he was going to marry her. True to his...

Dennis Brian Hart

Dennis Brian Hart

Jul 30, 2024

Dennis Brian Hart, 34, of Hahira, GA, passed away on July 30th, 2024, in Hartford, CT. Born on March 14, 1990, in Hahira, GA, Dennis was known for his big heart and tireless work ethic. A dedicated member of the Local 350 Union, he was a beloved figure in his community.

Dennis cherished his wife and family deeply, finding joy in...

TSgt. Jeremy  "K-pow"Kanapaux

TSgt. Jeremy "K-pow"Kanapaux

Jul 30, 2024

TSgt Jeremy “K-pow” Kanapaux, 33, of Valdosta, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 30th, 2024. He was born on March 26th, 1991, to George Wilson Kanapaux and Marcy Lynn Dalton. Born and raised in Charleston, SC, he graduated from Stratford High School in 2009. He was very active in Boy Scouts and achieved Eagle Scout in 2009. He joined the...

M.T. Miller

M.T. Miller

Jul 30, 2024

Milton Tyrone Miller, fondly known as MT, 86, died on July 30, 2024, after a period of declining health.

MT was born December 11, 1937, in Lewisburg, Tennessee, and was the only child of Wilma McAdams Miller and John Miller. He grew up on a farm in Petersburg, Tennessee, where he attended the Church of Christ. Upon high school graduation, he...

William Robert Hall

William Robert Hall

Jul 29, 2024

William Robert Hall, age 77, of Lake Park, GA, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, July 29th, 2024. Born on September 7, 1946 in Nashville, GA, he was the beloved son of the late Robert Clifton Hall and Vanessa (Bowen) Hall. William was also predeceased by his son, Jason Shawn Hall, and his sister, Susan Hall Holder.

A proud...