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William Charles Sirman
Apr 12, 2024
William Charles Sirman, 88, a resident of Valdosta, peacefully passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024. Born in Valdosta on November 18, 1935, he was the beloved son of the late John Hamilton Sirman and Flossie Belle Harris Sirman. William's journey began at Lake Park High School before embarking on a career that took him from Western Union in Albany...
Mrs. Helen Lindsey Gish
Apr 10, 2024
Mrs. Helen Lindsey Gish, 93, of Valdosta, was surrounded by family when she was called home on April 10, 2024. Helen was born on December 29, 1930, in Lindseyville, Kentucky to Mr. and Mrs. Evert Lindsey. Helen enrolled at Western Kentucky University at just 16 years old, where she first met her late husband, Raymon “Rip” Gish. She later worked...
Zipporah "Polly" Roach
Apr 9, 2024
Zipporah "Polly" Harden Roach was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 9, 2024, at the age of 91. She was born on January 16, 1933, in Laurens County, GA to the late Ralph and Etta McDaniel Harden. She was the youngest of 6 children.
She passed peacefully at home after a brief illness, surrounded by her...
Graham Fiveash
Apr 8, 2024
Graham Fiveash, 75, of Valdosta, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024. Born on August 30, 1948, to the late Saint Elmo Fiveash and Miriam Ruth Little Fiveash. He grew up in Hahira and graduated with the last class of Hahira High School in 1966. He developed a love for Drums in High School, playing in the marching band and...
Fred Carlo, Jr.
Apr 8, 2024
Fred Joseph Carlo, Jr., 75, of Valdosta, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 7, 1948, in Valdosta to the late Fred Joseph Carlo, Sr. and Louise Carlo Adams. Fred attended school in Valdosta and Hahira, then joined the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He left...
Lila Mae Bunte
Apr 7, 2024
Lila Mae Bunte, 82, of Valdosta, died on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at her residence following a period of declining health. She was born on January 27, 1942, in Knox City, Missouri to the late Alford and Willa Kessler Strange and has lived in the Valdosta area since she was 18 years old, arriving with her late husband, Larry Dale...
Wonda Faye Arnold
Apr 7, 2024
Wonda Faye Arnold, 78, of Valdosta, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at South Georgia Medical Center following a period of declining health. She was born on November 12, 1945, in Lake Park to the late James Everett “Red” Hall and Rena Lavirl Zipperer Hall and has been a resident of the local area her whole life. Mrs. Arnold...
Bonnie Tomlinson Parker
Apr 4, 2024
Bonnie Parker, 90, of Fayetteville, NC, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Bonnie was born on April 30, 1933 in May Day, GA. She is the daughter of the late Ollie and Amy Wetherington and is predeceased by her sister Brona Garvin, and her brothers Hartford Wetherington, Gary Wetherington and...
Dwight “Booty” Valentine
Apr 4, 2024
Dwight “Booty” Valentine (March 8, 1939 - April 4, 2024)
Dwight “Booty” Valentine, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and faithful member of his community, passed away on April 4, 2024, at Langdale Hospice House. He was born to the late Herbert Valentine and Hester Demont (Valentine) on March 8, 1939. Dwight dedicated over 40 years of his life to service at Winn-Dixie....
Donnie Murray
Apr 4, 2024
Donnie Murray, 67, of Valdosta died on Thursday, April 4,2024 at home. He was born on November 21, 1956, to the late Donald and Mary Lou Murray in Adel. Mr. Murray was an avid Florida State University Seminole and Valdosta Wildcats fan. If he wasn’t supporting his favorite teams, you could often find him riding golf carts or traveling around...
Virginia Sirmans Hancock
Apr 3, 2024
Virginia Sirmans Hancock was welcomed to her home in Heaven on April 3, 2024, at the age of 94 after a lengthy illness.
Virginia blessed her family with love and support all her life and she will be deeply missed, never forgotten.
She was married to the love of her life, Morris Hancock Sr. in 1947 until his death in 1990.
She was...
Grace LaNell Porter
Apr 2, 2024
God has gained another angel in His heavenly choir. Reverend Grace LaNell Lokey-Porter passed from this world on April 2, 2024. She was surrounded by her loved ones in this life. One of nine living children, she was born in Albany, Ga. on January 21, 1936 to John T. and Lillian L. Lokey. She and Vollie O. Porter married just...
LTC Luther Joe Griffith
Apr 1, 2024
LTC Luther Joe Griffith, 88 of Moultrie, GA passed away Monday, April 1, 2024. Joe was born on September 4, 1935, in Putman County, WV to Luther Dennis and Alma Griffith. He graduated college from Marshall University in Huntington, WV. He entered the United States Army as an Infantry Leader. Joe served two tours of Vietnam, served in Iran, and...
Carl Arland Burrell
Mar 31, 2024
Carl Arland Burrell was born on May 3, 1930 and passed peacefully on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024. Carl was a kind and generous family man, friend, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints since birth and an inspiration to all who knew and loved him.
Carl was born on May 3, 1930 in Idaho Falls, Idaho...
Hazel Hughes
Mar 31, 2024
Hazel Exum Hughes, born November 4, 1927, gained her wings and joined the angels on the same day that we celebrated Jesus’ resurrection, Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024. No one ever wants to say goodbye, but God’s timing is always perfect, and this Easter Sunday was no exception as Jesus welcomed Hazel home after a brief but sudden illness....
Archer Michael Stevens
Mar 30, 2024
Archer Michael Stevens, infant of Emily Stevens and Michael Davis, was born sleeping on Saturday, March 30, 2024.
He is survived by his parents and brothers, Oliver and Kingston Stevens.
A private family service will be held at McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens.
Online condolences to the family may be shared at www.mclanecares.com
Carson McLane Funeral Home
David W. Dillard
Mar 30, 2024
David W. Dillard, 84, native of Hahira, Georgia, passed from this life on Saturday March 30, 2024, at The Canopy in Valdosta. Born on May 9, 1939, David was the son of the late Joseph Newton Dillard and Marion Barfield. A lifelong cattleman, he served on the Board of Directors of the American Brahman Breeders Association from 1995 – 1996...
S.W. "Frenchy" Depasture
Mar 30, 2024
S.W. "Frenchy" Depasture, 84, a resident of Valdosta, peacefully passed away at his home on Saturday, March 30, 2024, surrounded by his family. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he served during the Korean Conflict. Frenchy was a skilled iron worker and welder. He was one of three underwater welders on the first nuclear submarine. His entrepreneurial spirit led him...
Larry Lambert Kelly
Mar 30, 2024
Larry Lambert Kelly was born on June 29, 1956 and passed on March 30, 2024 during Easter week on Holy Saturday. Larry was the kindest, most generous person you could ever know. He loved people and he loved life. He was fond of saying, “The only thing I have ever cared about in this world is family and friends.” He...
June White Purvis
Mar 28, 2024
Laura June White Purvis, of Valdosta died Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the Langdale Hospice House. She was the eighth of nine children, born in Medart, Wakulla County, Florida on June 21, 1933, to the late Willie Atlas White and Sarah Emily Johnson White. She graduated from Leon High School and then attended Florida State University. Banking was an early...
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