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Local Obituaries for Valdosta, Hahira, Lake Park, Lowndes County, GA & Surrounding Areas
Betty Thursby
Aug 4, 2023
Betty C. Thursby, age 91, of Hahira, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2023, at Langdale Hospice House. She was born on September 18, 1931, in Wagner, OK, to the late Robert Wesley Childress and Florence Webster Childress. Betty took great pride in her Creek Indian heritage and was an esteemed member of the Creek Indian Nation in Oklahoma. She...
Carolyn Wetherington
Aug 2, 2023
Carolyn Wetherington, 85, of Richmond Hill, Georgia was called home on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. She was born in Valdosta, Georgia on October 12, 1937, to the late Ralph and Mamie Lee Wells. She was a graduate of Valdosta High School class of 1955. She was married to the late Willie J. Wetherington in 1955, and they were married for...
Fabian Alexis Ortega
Jul 30, 2023
Fabian Alexis Ortega, 16, of Lake Park, GA, passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 30, 2023. He was born in Harlingen, TX, on July 16, 2007, to Mary Jo Ortega. A student at Echols County Schools, he enjoyed playing basketball and spending time with his family and friends. He was a great big brother, with the biggest smile and loving...
Evelyn Olline Coombs
Jul 28, 2023
Evelyn Olline Coombs
(September 10, 1933 - July 28, 2023)
Evelyn Olline Coombs, 89, passed away, Friday, July 28, 2023, at her home.
She was born on September 10, 1933 in Lowndes County, Georgia to Ernest and Lillie Ring. She moved with her family at a very early age to Valdosta, Georgia, where she resided for the rest of her life.
She is preceded...
Albert Sutton
Jul 26, 2023
Albert Rabon (Ray) Sutton, 88, of Valdosta, died on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Valdosta on February 21, 1935, to the late Charlie Albert and Missy Golden Sutton, and has been a lifelong resident of this area. He had been employed with Owens Illinois in the past and then went on to work and...
Major Grayson C. Powell, Jr.
Jul 24, 2023
Maj. USAF, Ret. Grayson C. Powell, Jr., 94, of Valdosta, died peacefully at his home on Monday, July 24, 2023, after a lengthy illness. Grayson was born in Swainsboro to the late Grayson Candler & Kathleen Wynne Powell, and he had lived in Valdosta since 1962. He attended the University of Georgia and developed a lifelong love for the Georgia...
Gwai' Fen Wheeler
Jul 24, 2023
Mrs. Gwai-Fen Wheeler, aged 74, of Valdosta, passed away on Sunday, July 23th, 2023. She was born on January 1st, 1949, in Taipei, Taiwan. Gwai-Fen was a cherished wife, mother, and grandmother, and her grandson held a special place in her heart. She enjoyed serving as a Yoga Instructor at Moody Air Force Base, and she also found great joy...
Charles Ernest Cosey, Sr.
Jul 23, 2023
Charles (Charlie) Ernest Cosey, Sr., of Valdosta, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023. He was born in Quitman, GA, on October 13, 1946 to the late Ernest Cosey and Edith Green Cosey. Charlie enjoyed a simple lifestyle and being with his family. He coached little league and loved sports, especially football, baseball, and golf. He enjoyed a good story,...
Mary Elizabeth Evans
Jul 23, 2023
Mary Elizabeth Evans, 89, of Valdosta, GA peacefully passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Suwannee Valley Nursing Center in Jasper, FL surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 27, 1933, in Chattanooga, TN to the late John and Mary Ruth Collins. She was happily married to the late Albert Thomas Evans, Sr “Tom” for 65...
Vicki Rowe
Jul 23, 2023
Mrs. Vicki Rowe, 63, of Valdosta, passed into eternal life peacefully at her home in the loving arms of her husband, surrounded by her family on Sunday July 23, 2023, following a courageous 5-year battle with cancer. She was born on August 31, 1959, at Ramey AFB in Puerto Rico to Billy and Wilma Corbett Rentz, both of whom preceded...
Richard Thomas Knott
Jul 21, 2023
Richard Thomas Knott, 87, of Valdosta, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023, at his home. He was born on May 21, 1936, to Andrew R. Knott and Jessie Mae Knott. Mr. Knott enjoyed bowling and high school football and was a devoted fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
He is survived by his longtime companion Linda, of Valdosta, and his brothers,...
Robert Julian Wise, Jr.
Jul 20, 2023
Robert Julian Wise Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2023, at his home in Statenville, GA. He was born on April 3, 1941, in Cook County, and lived a fulfilling life of 82 years. Robert was the son of Robert J. Wise, Sr, and Mary Lou Lasseter Wise.
Robert dedicated his working years...
Patricia "Mimi" Coppage Parham
Jul 19, 2023
Patricia Parham, 86, lovingly known as “Mimi”, died on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Langdale Hospice House. Born in Hahira, March 4, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Julian Coppage and Alma Futch Coppage. Formerly of Cocoa, Florida, she had worked for the City of Cocoa Police Department for over 25 years as secretary for the chief of...
Mary Mason Brandon Harrington
Jul 19, 2023
Mary Mason Brandon Harrington, 98, long time educator with the Valdosta City Schools, died on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Langdale Hospice House. Born in Valdosta, on September 11, 1924, Mrs. Harrington was the daughter of the late Laura Vick and the late William Mason. She was a graduate of the Valdosta City Schools, an undergraduate from Georgia State Woman’s...
Cecil Lamonte "Monty" Miller Ii
Jul 18, 2023
Cecil Lamonte “Monty” Miller II of Valdosta died on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Fellowship Home in Brooks County. Born on August 29, 1945, Monty married the late Marilyn Ellis Miller in upstate New York in 1967. The Millers, who both earned their BA degrees from Syracuse University, were married for 55 years prior to her death on February 15,...
Danny Thomas Rexrode
Jul 16, 2023
Danny Thomas Rexrode was born on May 7, 1956 in Staunton, Virginia to Joyce Orner Rexrode and the late David Thomas Rexrode. Husband, father, and grandfather, Danny entered fully into the presence of the Lord on Sunday, July 16, 2023 in Orlando, Florida at the age of 67.
Danny will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Becki, of 46 years; his...
Kenneth Norman
Jul 11, 2023
Kenneth Norman, a resident of Valdosta, passed away on July 11, 2023, at the age of 87. He was surrounded by loved ones at Fellowship Home Brookside. Kenneth was born on December 9, 1935, to Jesse and Minnie Norman who preceded him in death.
Kenneth attended Auburndale High School where he actively participated in football and baseball, later even playing on...
Barbara Jean Hall
Jul 7, 2023
Barbara Jean Pearce Hall, 75, of Lake Park, died on Friday, July 07, 2023, at Fellowship Home. She was born in Evansville, IN on August 7, 1947. She was of the Baptist faith.
Mrs. Hall is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Deborah Register (Robert) of Lake Park; son and daughter-in-law, James Pearce (Cindy) of Hahira; family friend but more like...
James Roger Hastings
Jul 6, 2023
James Roger Hastings, 97, of Naylor, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Langdale Hospice House. He was born on October 5, 1925, in Manchester, Georgia to the late Thomas Watson and Kate Johnson Hastings. He moved to Lowndes County at a young age and spent his childhood years in Remerton, Georgia and his adult years in...
Billie Gail Green
Jul 1, 2023
Billie Gail Green, 81, of Valdosta, died on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at her residence following a period of declining health. She was born in Valdosta on October 15, 1941, to the late Wilbur and Lillie Mae Starling Cowart and has been a lifelong resident of this area. She was a retired seamstress from the Levi’s Company in Valdosta and...
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