OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Virgil Blaker

Virgil Blaker

Nov 24, 2012

Virgil Blaker, 80, of Lake Park passed away at his residence on Saturday, November 24, 2012 after a period of declining health. He has been reunited with his wife, Hazel, and is in the presence of his Savior. He was born on January 16, 1932 in Davistown, Pennsylvania to the late Charles and Mary Beall Blaker. Mr. Blaker was retired...

Edward C. Lane, Jr. (Junior Lane)

Edward C. Lane, Jr. (Junior Lane)

Nov 21, 2012

Edward C. Lane, Jr., (Junior Lane), 73, of Valdosta, died Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born in Clyattville, Ga on October 28, 1939 to the late Edward Comer Lane, Sr. and Ruby Hutchinson Lane. Mr. Lane was a retired farmer, served in the National Guard and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed riding...

Thomas Wayne Taylor, Sr.

Thomas Wayne Taylor, Sr.

Nov 20, 2012

Thomas Wayne Taylor, Sr., 76, of Valdosta died on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born on August 8, 1936 in Selma, Alabama to the late Jess and Robbie Taylor. For many years Mr. Taylor was a welder at Riblet Products. He loved to be with his family and friends.He is survived by...

Shirley R.  Herring

Shirley R. Herring

Nov 19, 2012

Shirley R. Herring, 71, of Echols County, died Monday, November 19, 2012 at Shand's Hospital in Gainesville, FL. She was born on November 2, 1941 in Valdosta to the late Arzell Register, Sr. and Estelle Zipperer Register. Mrs. Herring was the former owner of The Flower Shoppe in Lake Park, was a member of Bethel Church of God and worked...

Ellen (Hope) Erickson

Ellen (Hope) Erickson

Nov 18, 2012

Ellen "Hope" Erickson, 69, of Lake Park, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2012, at her home. She had retired from Valdosta State University in 2008 where she worked as an Administrative Assistant in Information Technology.Hope is survived by her husband of fourteen years, Ken Erickson of Lake Park; one daughter, Brenda Hesters and husband Dennis of Valdosta; one son, Jack...

Norma Gonzalez

Norma Gonzalez

Nov 18, 2012

Norma Gonzalez, 43, of Valdosta, died on Sunday, November 18, 2012, at Heritage Health Care at Holly Hill, after a short illness. Born in Cardenas, Mexico, on April 8, 1969, she was the daughter of Andrea Mendez Rios and the late Margarito Mendez. She was a homemaker and a member of the Lake Park United Methodist Church Hispanic Congregation. Norma...

Mildred  (Millie) Fielding Holton

Mildred (Millie) Fielding Holton

Nov 17, 2012

Mildred "Mim" Fielding Holton, 84, of Valdosta, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 17, 2012. She was born January 4, 1928 in Waycross, a daughter of the late Henry Hankins Fielding and Missouri Cady Parrish Fielding. She was a member of New Covenant Church. Her life and love for the Lord was evident in her...

Addie H. Dubberly

Addie H. Dubberly

Nov 17, 2012

Addie H. Dubberly, 88, of Valdosta, wife of Cecil E. Dubberly, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2012, after several years of illness.A native of Appling County, Georgia, Mrs. Dubberly was born June 16, 1924, a daughter of the late Richard A. and Fleety Dukes Herrington. For several years she was employed at Gordon Street School as a Teachers Aide and...

Helen Myree Joiner Thomas

Helen Myree Joiner Thomas

Nov 16, 2012

Helen Myree Joiner Thomas, 90, of Valdosta, passed away on Friday, November 16, 2012 at her home. Born in Valdosta, Georgia on March 17, 1922, she was the only daughter of the late John Gordon and Lorene Cox Joiner. She was a member of First Christian Church of Valdosta and graduated from Valdosta High School. She attended Middle Georgia College...

Michael Edward Hensley

Michael Edward Hensley

Nov 16, 2012

Michael Edward Hensley, 38, of Lake Park, died on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at his home. He was born on August 16, 1974 in Waycross to Joe M. Hensley, Jr. and Helen Marie Shriver. Michael worked as a Tire and Lube Technician at Walmart and was of the Baptist faith.Along with his parents, he is survived by his wife, Debra...

John  Paul  Gault

John Paul Gault

Nov 15, 2012

John Paul Gault, 81, of Valdosta, died Thursday, November 15, 2012 at Fellowship Home in Brooks County, after a lengthy illness. Born in Milan Indiana, on July 24, 1931, he was the son of the late Earl and Alice Gault. He graduated from Purdue University and was a Registered Pharmacist. Mr. Gault served in the United States Army for three...

Lucinda Wright Miller

Lucinda Wright Miller

Nov 15, 2012

. Lucinda Wright Miller, 85 of Valdosta, died Thursday, November 15, 2012, at her home in Valdosta. Born June 3, 1927 in the Barretts community of Lowndes county to the late Wyouse and Martha Bergman Wright. She was of the Methodist faith and served as a domestic.She is survived by six daughters and four sons-in-law; Johnnye Mae Allen (Preston). Odessa,...

James (Jimbo) Anderson

James (Jimbo) Anderson

Nov 15, 2012

James "Jimbo" Anderson, 51, of Ray City, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2012, at Langdale Hospice House. Jimbo is survived by a daughter, Callie Ann Anderson of Russia; three brothers, Patrick Anderson and wife Sherril of Atlanta, John D. Anderson and wife Lisa of Ray City, and Joseph M. Anderson and wife Teresa of Biloxi, MS; and many nieces and...

Charles Roscoe (Chuck) Everitt, Jr.

Charles Roscoe (Chuck) Everitt, Jr.

Nov 14, 2012

Charles Roscoe "Chuck" Everitt, Jr., USAF MSgt. (Ret.), 66, of Valdosta, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2012, at South Georgia Medical Center.He was born September 8, 1946 in Trenton, NJ, a son of the late Charles Roscoe and Marjorie A. Pilla Everitt. Chuck honorably served in the U.S. Air Force for twenty-three years, was stationed throughout Europe and the United...

Eric Jerome Mixon

Eric Jerome Mixon

Nov 14, 2012

Eric Jerome Mixon, 52, of Valdosta died Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at his home. He was born on July 30, 1960 in Hinesville to the late William H. (Bill) and Edna Herring Mixon and had lived in Valdosta most of his life.Survivors include his wife, Frances Mixon of Valdosta, his son and daughter in law, Eric Matthew and Crystal Mixon...

Sharon  Cofield

Sharon Cofield

Nov 14, 2012

Sharon Cofield, 59, of Lake Park, died on Wednesday, November 14, 2012, at her home after a lengthy illness. Born in Valdosta on November 4, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Benny Peace and Hilda Reynolds Peace. Sharon worked for Truck Stops of America. She was a Baptist. Survivors are her daughter and son in law, Stacey and...

Richard Emond Moore

Richard Emond Moore

Nov 14, 2012

Richard Edmond Moore, 49, of Valdosta passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at South Georgia Medical Center after a short illness. Richard was a beloved and faithful son, brother, father, husband and friend. He was born and raised in South Lowndes County where he developed his deep appreciation for a simple life spent with family and friends who meant...

Charles Lee (Charlie) Daniel

Charles Lee (Charlie) Daniel

Nov 13, 2012

The Rev. Dr. Charles Lee (Charlie) Daniel, 77, of Valdosta died on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at the South Georgia Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Charlie was born on June 6, 1935 in Coffee County, Georgia to the late Horace and Willie Lee Shepherd Daniel. He graduated from Douglas High School, South Georgia College, Emory University with a degree...

James Hutchinson

James Hutchinson

Nov 10, 2012

James Hutchinson, 69, of Valdosta died on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at the Langdale Hospice House after a 4 year, courageous battle with colon cancer. He was born in Quitman on December 7, 1942 to the late Lethea Sr., and Mozelle Monk Hutchinson. He was employed for 26 years with Fleet Supply of Georgia where he was the parts manager...

Dr. Robert W.  Wilson

Dr. Robert W. Wilson

Nov 9, 2012

Dr. Robert W. Wilson, 84, of Valdosta died on Friday, November 09, 2012 at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born in Valdosta on May 31, 1928 to the late Frank C. and Eleanor Smith Wilson. He graduated from Valdosta High School and served in the United States Navy during WWII. After honorably serving his country, he attended...