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Yvonne Francis Vickery
May 30, 2024
Yvonne Francis Vickery, 86, of Valdosta, GA, passed away at her home on May 30th, 2024, surrounded by loving family.
Yvonne was born in Valdosta, GA on April 22nd, 1938, daughter of the late Sephas and Mary (Cooper) Craven.
Yvonne’s life was centered on God and family.
Besides her loving husband Sammy Vickery Jr., Yvonne is survived by her three children, Mike Vickery...
John Hightower
May 30, 2024
John Moore Hightower, 86, of Valdosta, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at his home. He was born on August 12, 1937, in Thomasville, GA, to the late C.S. Hightower and Lillie Moore Hightower. John dedicated his service to the National Guard and was a valued employee of Waller Heating and Air for 56 years. He loved his family...
Joshua Mark Baker
May 29, 2024
Joshua Mark Baker, 35, of Valdosta, passed away on Wednesday, May 29,2024. He was born September 25,1988 to Mark and Letitia Baker in Garden City, Kansas. Everyone who knew him, knew he was a Kansas boy at heart. He loved growing up on the farm as well as his time spent in the Kansas Little Britches Rodeo. Being a farmer...
Margaret Rupp
May 29, 2024
Margaret Rupp nee Solf, aged 99, peacefully departed from this world on May 29, 2024 at Langdale Hospice. Born in Essen, Germany, to Marie Henriette and Johannes Phillip Solf, Margaret's life journey was one of resilience, love, and boundless generosity.
In Werther, Germany, Margaret exchanged vows with Richard Rupp, embarking on a journey that took them to multiple countries touching countless...
Frances Wood
May 28, 2024
Frances Wood, 77, of Valdosta, Georgia died on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Langdale Hospice House following a brief illness. She was born on March 14, 1947, in Wauchula, Florida to the late George Earl and Lillar Matilda Jenkins Tindell. Mrs. Wood was retired from the United States Postal Service where she served many years as a carrier, clerk, and...
Marie Stokes Hill
May 24, 2024
Marie Stokes Hill, loved by all that knew her, passed away on May 24, 2024, in Valdosta, Georgia. Born on July 19, 1940, in Jacksonville, Florida, Marie was the daughter of Eustace Frazier Stokes and Janette Suggs Stokes. She is survived by her husband, James (Jim) Franklin Hill, and her sister, Laura Christina Stokes.
In addition to Jim and Laura, Marie...
Lakyn Elizabeth Raulerson
May 24, 2024
Lakyn Elizabeth Raulerson, 36, of Hahira, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024 at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born on January 10, 1988 in Valdosta to Lisa Barrett Raulerson and the late Lamar Raulerson. She was a member of Northside Baptist Church. Lakyn was special to all who knew her and was so easy to love. She loved...
Terry Daniel
May 24, 2024
Terry Daniel, 82, of Valdosta, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024 at Fellowship Home. He was born on July 2, 1941, to the late Carl Eugene Daniel and Estelle Phillips Daniel Smith. He grew up in Plains, Americus, and Valdosta. Terry graduated from Sumpter County High School in Americus where he played many sports but baseball was his passion....
Betty Joe Beatrice Sparks
May 21, 2024
Betty Joe Beatrice Sparks, 91, of Valdosta, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at her home. She was born in Kansas City, MO, on September 26, 1932. Betty was a devout lover of Jesus. He was first in her life, and she was very eager to go be with Him. Now, she is at peace with The Prince of...
Vera Kate Setser
May 21, 2024
Vera Kate Setser, died in her parents’ embrace at home on May 21, 2024. She was born on March 2, 2023, at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, GA. In her 14 months of life, she filled each corner of every room with sweetness and happiness. Though she was little, her love was big- especially her love for her brother....
Faye Smith
May 20, 2024
Dorothy Faye Smith, born on August 11, 1946, in La Fayette, AL, passed away on May 20, 2024, at Lake City Hospital in Lake City, Florida. She was the beloved daughter of Lodia Barr and Sarah Nell (Rowell) Wyers and was deeply cherished by all who knew her.
Faye loved spending her time with her family and grandchildren. She always wanted...
Helen Griffith
May 20, 2024
Helen Griffith, 94, of Valdosta, died suddenly on Monday, May 20, 2024, at her daughters residence. Born in Elizabethtown, KY to the late Charles E. Shelton and Vinona Mattie Rissler Shelton, she grew up in Radcliff, KY. At a fairly early age, Helen started working as a switchboard operator at Ft. Knox. She soon got married and had three daughters....
Herbert Warren
May 19, 2024
Herbert Warren, 77, a resident of Valdosta, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Langdale Hospice House. Born in Nashville, GA on December 27, 1946, Herbert dedicated his life to hard work and perseverance.
Growing up in Nashville, he attended Berrien County High School before embarking on a career that showcased his strong work ethic. Starting his working life in...
James Shaw
May 19, 2024
James Elliott Shaw, 82, of Valdosta, Georgia died on Sunday, May 19, 2024, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born on August 11, 1941, to the late Elliott Roy and Frances Crosby Shaw. James worked for most of his life at Shaw Brothers Tent and Awning. He was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ and faithful member...
Ruby Grumet
May 18, 2024
In Loving Memory of Ruby Luke Grumet
Ruby Luke Grumet, 79, beloved mom, grandma, and dear friend, passed away peacefully May 18th, 2024, after a brave and heartbreaking journey with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Born on November 17th, 1944, in Valdosta, Georgia, Ruby was the daughter of the late T.J. and Edith Adams Luke and widow of Lt. Colonel David Grumet. Ruby brought joy...
Randolph (Randy) Judson Johnson
May 16, 2024
Randolph Judson Johnson (Randy), 68, of Valdosta, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Valdosta, Georgia.
Randy was born on January 7, 1956 to George Enoch and Mildred Johnson of Pelham, Georgia. While growing up in Pelham, Randy enjoyed spending time playing outdoor games with his four siblings and friends. He also enjoyed going on church choir tours, playing...
Evelyn Dawn Blanton
May 16, 2024
Evelyn Dawn Blanton, 99, of Valdosta, died on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at The Orchard. She was born on January 9, 1925, in Kentucky to the late K D Noland and Nannie Mae Brock Noland. She was a member of First Methodist Church of Valdosta but had not been able to attend there as she would have wanted in some...
Dupont Fomby Hardin, Sr.
May 16, 2024
Dupont Fomby Hardin, Sr., 88, of Valdosta died Thursday, May 16, 2024 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on November 11, 1935 in Valdosta to the late Joseph G. and Carolyn Smith Hardin. A lifelong resident of Valdosta he graduated from Valdosta High School. He played football for the late Coach Wright Bazemore playing on the 1953 and...
Travis Keith Moore
May 15, 2024
Travis Keith Moore, born on February 9, 1987, in Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on May 15, 2024, at North Florida Regional Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. He was the beloved son of Darlene Barry and the late Franklin Keith Moore and was deeply cherished by all who knew him.
Travis a Christian of strong faith was an industrial electrician and a jack...
Jean Ellen Mason
May 15, 2024
Jean Ellen Mason, 74, of Valdosta, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Born on April 22,1950, Jean grew up in Sarasota, Florida. While attending Sarasota High School, she enjoyed her time as the drum major for the Marching Sailor Band and started dating George Mason. Jean and George were married on June 15, 1970, in Sarasota. After her high...
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