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Local Obituaries for Valdosta, Hahira, Lake Park, Lowndes County, GA & Surrounding Areas
Owen Cranford Prince
Jan 1, 2024
Owen Cranford “OC” Prince, age 91, passed peacefully at his home in Echols County, surrounded by his family on January 1, 2024. Born in Cairo, on May 22, 1932, he spent several years growing up in Grady County before his family moved to Lake Park for his grandfather to become the Pastor at Bethel Church of God in 1938. He...
Mary Jenifer Wysocki
Dec 30, 2023
In Loving Memory of Jenifer Wysocki
Jenifer Wysocki, age 62, of Lake Park, GA, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of love and strength. Born to the late Don Gooseman and Lillie Mae Hagan and raised by Billy Hagan and Lillie Mae. Jenifer found her greatest solace in the teachings of Jesus Christ, and her devotion to family was unwavering.
A matriarch...
Brenda Cheryl O'Keefe
Dec 30, 2023
On December 30, 2023, Brenda Cheryl O’Keefe, age 67, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully at Langdale Hospice House following a brief illness. She was a faithful servant of the Lord, an amazing mother, and a proud “MeMe.”
Born to Larry and Loudell Eidson on December 29, 1956, in Valdosta, Georgia, Brenda had the most generous heart, gentle spirit, and strong...
Franklin Maurice Williams
Dec 25, 2023
Franklin Maurice Williams, 88, of Roswell, NM, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023 at Fellowship Home at Brookside in Valdosta, GA. He was born in Greenfield, AR on September 3, 1935 to the late Clyde Lee Williams and Lottie Lee Brown Williams. He was a self employed Grocery Store Owner.
Mr. Williams is survived by his spouse Reta Bayless Griffin,...
Norma Jean Palmer
Dec 24, 2023
Norma Jean Palmer was born in Denver, Colorado on April 21st, 1925 to Major and Myrtle Qualls. They blessed her life with wonderful Christian examples. She grew up in Denver with her brother, Richard “Dick” Qualls. She graduated from Abilene Christian University. Her first job was teaching at Florida Christian College where she met Jeff Palmer. She and Jeff were...
Patricia Jocelyn
Dec 24, 2023
Patricia “Trish” Jocelyn, 81, of Valdosta, died on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at South Georgia Medical Center following a short illness. She was born in Glendale, CA on October 31, 1942, to the late Perry Buffum and Mary Gallagher Buffum. She was a homemaker who lived an interesting life on her own terms. She loved to be outdoors, listening to...
Shirley Wilson
Dec 24, 2023
Shirley Wilson, 73, of Lake Park, died on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at South Georgia Medical Center from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Shirley was born on October 12, 1950, in Valdosta to the late Angus and Louise Clayton Corbett and has been a lifelong resident of this area. She was employed with Wal-Mart as a cashier and...
Ernest Jackson King Jr.
Dec 24, 2023
Ernie J. King Jr. of Valdosta, GA, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 10, 1952, Ernie brought joy and melody to the world through his passion for playing the guitar and singing. His greatest happiness was found in the company of his beloved family.
Ernie is survived by his devoted wife, Vicky...
Kenneth Michael Corns
Dec 24, 2023
Kenneth Michael Corns, 68, of Hahira, died on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at his residence following a period of declining health. He was born on August 1, 1955, in St. Petersburg, Florida to the late Kenny Corns and Patricia Brennar Corns. Kenneth was a retired plumber and painter and was the owner/operator of Picture Perfect Painting Company. He graduated from...
Mary Peugh Taylor
Dec 21, 2023
Mary Peugh Taylor passed from this life to the next in the morning hours of December 21, 2023. She was born on December 13, 1952 in Tift County to Herbert Willis Peugh and Carmen Riggins Peugh. She married Eddie Taylor in 1972 and started a family with firm foundations of unconditional love and unbounded support, and a little impromptu adventure...
Dorothy Greene
Dec 21, 2023
Dorothy Beryl Reeves Greene was born September 4th, 1939, in Apalachicola, FL, and then moved to Valdosta in 1954. She graduated from Valdosta High School in 1957 and married Bobby Eugene Greene on April 12, 1959. Together, along with their son Alec Greene, they formed Greene Supply Company in 1981 where Dorothy worked as the bookkeeper and office manager until...
Steven Jerome Powers
Dec 21, 2023
Steven Jerome Powers, 60, of Ray City, stepped into Eternity on Thursday, December 21, 2023. He was born on October 12, 1963, in Macon, Georgia.
He is survived by his parents, Bobby and Kathleen Powers of Valdosta, a sister Tania (Warren) Chesser of Green Cove Springs, FL; four nephews Warren Chesser of High Springs, FL, Jason (Jennifer) Chesser of High Springs,...
James Herman Coppage
Dec 20, 2023
James Herman Coppage, age 73, of Hahira, retired assistant City Engineer for the city of Valdosta, died on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at home at the Canopy at Azalea Grove. Born in Hahira, on January 16, 1950, Herman was a son of the late Roy and Bessie Cain Coppage. An Army Veteran, Herman had a 36-year career working as an...
Sara Adams
Dec 19, 2023
Sara Welbron Adams, 90, loving homemaker and faithful member of First Baptist Church, passed away on December 19, 2023. Born March 7, 1933, daughter of the late Vester and Minnie Brownlee Welbron of DeKalb County, GA. Sara grew up in Dekalb County and after high school, she started working at Belk’s in downtown Atlanta. She met a coworker in the...
Angela Holtzclaw
Dec 18, 2023
Angela Kaye Holtzclaw, 56, of Valdosta passed away at South Georgia Medical Center on Monday, December 18, 2023. Angela was born on September 15, 1967 in Sylvester, GA, to Patsy Holt Huffstetler and the late Jerry Wade Huffstetler. Ms. Holtzclaw received her nursing degree from ABAC in 1992 and worked for Aveanna Healthcare. She loved going to the beach, spending...
David Edward Williams
Dec 17, 2023
Mr. David Edward Williams, 74, of Valdosta passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023. He is survived by his children, Jennifer Williams Mazzeo of Strongsville, Ohio and David Willams II (Susan, deceased) of Valdosta, eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Francis Norwood Williams.
No services will be held at this time. Condolences may...
Geraldine Frances Sutphin
Dec 16, 2023
Geraldine (Gerri) Tomlinson Sutphin, a resident of Thomasville, GA, who peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Archbold Medical Center. She was born in Statenville, GA, and she was preceded in death by her parents Cara Frances Prine and Talley Tomlinson. Gerri spent her early years in Valdosta before graduating from Valdosta High School in the mid-1940s. She...
Barbara Surface Bankston
Dec 14, 2023
Barbara Surface Bankston, 73, of Athens, Georgia died on December 14th, 2023. The daughter of Cress and Mary Surface, Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Quinn Bankston, and stepson Dustin Garber. She is survived by husband Mel Garber, daughter Brittany Williams (Eric), stepdaughter Raegan Le Douaron (Julien), grandchildren Lucas and Lucie Le Douaron, sisters Cindi Swilley (Tom),...
Russell Henry Moeller
Dec 14, 2023
Russell Henry Moeller, 77, of Lake Park, died on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Langdale Hospice House following a lengthy illness. He was born on October 1, 1946, in Des Moines, Iowa to the late Clifford Moeller and Betty Shephard Moeller. Mr. Russell was a veteran of the United States Army have served in the 3rd Infantry Marne Division. He...
Patsy Thompson
Dec 12, 2023
Patsy Louise Dorch Thompson, 76, of Naylor, died on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Crestwood Nursing Home following a period of declining health. She was born in Valdosta, Georgia on January 30, 1947, to the Lewis Dorch and Agnes Turner McDade. Mrs. Patsy was a homemaker and loved working in her yard. She was known for growing some of the...
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