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Local Obituaries for Valdosta, Hahira, Lake Park, Lowndes County, GA & Surrounding Areas
Gerald Spell
Jun 23, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gerald Edward Spell, age 74, of Hahira, GA, who entered into eternal rest on June 23, 2025. A devoted husband, father, and friend, Gerald leaves behind a legacy of unwavering faith, love for the outdoors, and a heart that was always ready to serve others.
Born on January 11, 1951...
Ruby Evelyn Baker
Jun 19, 2025
Ruby Evelyn Baker, 85 of Hahira, died at South Georgia Medical Center on Thursday, June 19, 2025. A native of Lowndes County, she was born in Hahira on July 8, 1939, and lived her entire life in Hahira. Ruby was the daughter of the late Daniel and Emily Moore McIntyre. She was an accomplished gardener and worked as a caregiver...
Aralee Jolen Swindle
Jun 19, 2025
Aralee Jolen Swindle, aged 37, of Sycamore, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Tift Regional Hospital after a brief illness. Born on May 24, 1988, in Valdosta, she was the beloved daughter of Robert Darrell Swindle, II, and Laura Aralee Rosengren Swindle.
Growing up, Aralee was very active; she danced at Gerlock Studio starting at 3 years old,...
Trisha Collier
Jun 14, 2025
Trisha Lynn Collier, 47, of Valdosta, passed away on June 14, 2025. Born in St. Charles, Missouri, on June 14, 1978, Trisha was the daughter of William Joseph Collier and Dana June Forrest Collier. She lived in Missouri until she was seven years old and then moved with her family to Douglas at the age of eight. A 1996 graduate...
Carol J. Rafferty
Jun 12, 2025
Carol Jean Rafferty June 12,2025 Carol Jean Rafferty, age 82, of Valdosta, Georgia, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 12th, 2025, at South Georgia Medical Center.
She was born on October 10, 1942 to the late Paul Kirschke Sr and Ellen Lester Kirschke.
A dedicated and hard-working woman, Carol worked for many years alongside her husband William...
Tom Daughtrey
Jun 12, 2025
It is with sadness that I share the passing of my brother, Thomas (Tom) W. Daughtrey, into the Lord's hands at the age of 78 on 12 June 2025, peacefully at home, in the company of his loving wife Sandra (Dawkins) Daughtrey, of Valdosta, GA.
Tom was a prolific traveler and adventurer. He was born in Hahira, GA on 13 July...
Bobbie Ann Hayes
Jun 12, 2025
Bobbie Ann Hayes, age 77, of Lake Park, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at South Georgia Medical Center, Smith Northview Campus, following a lengthy illness. Born on December 18, 1947, in Lowndes County, GA, she was a daughter of the late Wilbur H. Harris and Minnie Lee Burnett Harris. Mrs. Hayes was a dedicated and hardworking...
Leigh Reddick Long
Jun 12, 2025
Leigh Reddick Long, 57, of Valdosta, passed from this life on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Born in Marietta on January 27, 1968, Leigh was the daughter of the late Graydon Dennis Reddick, Jr., and Evelyn Ellene Woodard. Leigh grew up in Cordele, graduated from Crisp County High School, she then continued her education at Valdosta State University, where she became...
Charles “Charlie” Register
Jun 11, 2025
Charles “Charlie” Register, 74, of Valdosta, died on Wednesday, June 11th, 2025. Charlie was born in Valdosta in 1951 to the late William Tally “W.T.” and Iris Register. Charlie had a passion for music beginning in his teens and played bass in a garage band “The Peppermint Styx” with his cousins and friends. His brother, Andy Register, managed the band...
Charles Lee "CT" Tarpley
Jun 10, 2025
Charles Lee “CT” Tarpley, 82, of Valdosta, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Langdale Hospice House. Charles was a teacher, coach, husband, father, and friend. He had a big personality and an even bigger heart that he was always ready to share.
Born in Augusta, GA, on November 16, 1942, Charles grew up in Augusta and graduated from Richmond...
Jon Carpio
Jun 8, 2025
Jon Carpio, 58, of Valdosta, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida.
Jon was born on August 10, 1966, in North Kohala, Hawaii, to Arsie Carpio and Julie Fujioka. A retired Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force, Jon honorably served his country for nearly 24 years.
Jon was known first and foremost for his...
Joni Rebecca "Becki" Coombs
Jun 7, 2025
Joni Rebecca “Becki” Coombs, of Valdosta, passed away peacefully at Holly Hill Nursing Home to be with her Lord on June 7, 2025. She was 69 years old and graduated from Valdosta High School in the mid 1970’s. Becki was a free spirit who loved life. She worked several jobs over the years, including as a receptionist at hotels and...
Myrtle Pfeffer
Jun 7, 2025
Myrtle J. Pfeffer, 75, of Valdosta, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born in Valdosta on March 11, 1950, to the late James Lowell Land and Lillie Dickerson Lane. Mrs. Pfeffer was of the Baptist faith and had been a caregiver all her life.
Mrs. Pfeffer is survived by her daughter Dana Duguid...
Avis Olliff
Jun 4, 2025
Avis Olliff, 83, of Valdosta, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at South Georgia Medical Center. Born in Kite, GA on January 16, 1942, to the late William Roy Hendricks and Mary Marguerite Winfrey Hendricks. Growing up in Kite, she graduated from Kite High School in 1960, the Salutatorian of her class. She went on to Brewton Parker College...
Ruth Herndon
Jun 4, 2025
Georgia Ruth Gill Herndon, 85, of Lake Park, died on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at the Suwanee Valley Nursing Center in Jasper, Florida following a lengthy illness. She was born on May 10, 1940, in Lawtey, Florida to the late Raiford and Lelia Miller Gill. Ruth was raised by her mother and stepfather Albert Law. Ruth retired from Owens-Illinois and...
Barbara Jean Ward
Jun 3, 2025
Barbara Jean Shadid Ward, 90, of Valdosta, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Langdale Hospice House following a period of declining health. She was born on December 26, 1934, in Springfield, Illinois, to the late Sam and Samia Wehba Shadid. Mrs. Ward was a retired educator from the Lowndes County Schools system and was of the Greek Orthodox...
Ed Gupton
Jun 1, 2025
Ed Gupton, 93, of Valdosta, died on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at his residence. Born in Henderson, NC to the late Brodie T. & Rena Edwards Gupton, he has lived in this area since 1974. Growing up in Henderson, he started working on the family farm at an early age. In the early 1950’s, Ed met the former Dot Allen...
Elsie Cole Workman
May 30, 2025
Elsie Cole Workman, 96, of Valdosta, died on Friday, May 30, 2025, at The Canopy following a period of declining health. She was born in Bunceton, Missouri, on April 24, 1929, to the late James A. and Velma Belle Hurt Cole. Mrs. Workman had worked for Sears Department Store in customer service and was a member of Park Avenue Church....
Alton Lewis
May 30, 2025
Alton Lewis, 95, of Valdosta, died on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Holly Hill Nursing Home following a period of declining health. He was born in Jennings, Florida on April 23, 1930, to the late Buford and Willie Mae Lewis. Mr. Lewis was a veteran of the United States Air Force and retired from Tommy Griner Cadillac as an auto...
Myra Spelman
May 29, 2025
Myra Solano Spelman, 99, of Hahira, peacefully passed on Thursday, May 29, 2025.
A native of Costa Rica, she was born to a large, beautiful family. She became a citizen of the United States on February 19, 1960. Proud of her heritage she was also proud to be an American. She smiled big and she loved even bigger. Laughter had to...
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