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Curtis Hammond, Sr.
Jan 27, 2009
CURTIS HAMMOND, SR., 54, of Valdosta, went home to be with his Lord unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 27, 2009. He was born on January 12, 1955 in Dallas, TX, a son of James Dewey and Edna Earl Graham Hammond. Curtis was employed as a truck driver for Southeast Milk, until an accident caused his disability. He was member of the...
Bobbie John Peacock
Jan 26, 2009
Bobbie John Peacock, 74, of Valdosta died Monday, January 26, 2009 at his residence. He was born in Ashburn, Georgia on February 4, 1934 to the late Charles P. and Lettie Mae Carroll Peacock and was formerly of Jacksonville, Florida and Pensacola, Florida and had lived in Valdosta for the past five years. Mr. Peacock was a veteran of the...
Timmons "Gene" Scott
Jan 25, 2009
Timmons (Gene) Scott, 74, of Lowndes County, died on Sunday, January 25, 2009 at Langdale Hospice House following a brief illness. He was born in Augusta, Georgia on December 7, 1934 to the late Richard and Beatrice Carey Scott. He was retired from Winn Dixie company as a meat market manager and was recently working part-time in the bookkeeping office...
Bobby L. Yarbrough
Jan 24, 2009
Bobby L. Yarbrough, Sr., 70, of Valdosta, died Saturday, January 24, 2009 at Archbold Hospital in Thomasville, after a brief illness. Born in Colquitt, on April 17, 1938, he was the son of the late Marvin Edwin & Effie Lucille Parker Yarbrough. Mr. Yarbrough is a veteran of the U.S. Army and he and his wife Bettye owned and operated...
James (Jimmy) Lee Lightsey
Jan 21, 2009
James (Jimmy) Lee Lightsey, 73, of Valdosta, died Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at his residence. He was born on April 23, 1935 in Lanier County to the late Carroll and Lona Lightsey. Mr. Lightsey was a retired engineer with the Merchant Marines and served in the United States Navy.He is survived by one son and daughter in law, James Ellis...
Dannie Joseph Ferguson
Jan 21, 2009
Dannie J. Ferguson Valdosta, Ga -Dannie J. Ferguson 72, of Valdosta, Georgia and formerly of Accoville went to his heavenly home January 21, 2009 following a long battle with cancer. Born February 14, 1937 at Braeholm, West Virginia , he was the son of the late Reverend Lloyd Ferguson & Blanche Gentry Ferguson of Justice. Dannie was an Executive Board...
Emma Gaskins Adams
Jan 20, 2009
EMMA GASKINS ADAMS, 76, of Howell, Georgia, died on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born November 13, 1932 in Nashville, a daughter of the late Walter and Ruby Rowe Gaskins. For thirty-three years Mrs. Adams was employed as the Office Manager at Liberty National. She was of the Baptist faith.She is survived by her...
Mary Cathryn Dasher Wisenbaker
Jan 20, 2009
Mary Cathryn Dasher Wisenbaker, 93, of Valdosta passed away at her home on Tuesday, January 20, 2009, after a lengthy illness. Born in Perine, Florida to the late Edwin and Delia Dasher, she was a lifetime member of the Dasher Church of Christ where she served as secretary for 15 years. She was a long time supporter of the Georgia...
Samuel E. (Sam) Dennis
Jan 19, 2009
Samuel E. (Sam) Dennis, 92, Lake Park, formerly of Jacksonville, FL, died on Monday, January 19, 2009 at Lakehaven Nursing Home in Valdosta. Born on August 15, 1916 in Berrien County, he was the son of the late George Roe and Bessie Guthrie Dennis. Mr. Dennis was retired from Zurich-American Insurance Company as a commissioned Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspector....
Virginia P. Elliott
Jan 19, 2009
Virginia P. Elliott, 69, of Morven, died Monday, January 19, 2009 at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born in Cook County on October 16, 1939 to the late William Clarence and Mary Alice Wainwright Parker. Mrs. Elliott was a retired seamstress from Levi's, was of the Nazarene faith, a member of the Women's Club of Valdosta, a community involvement...
Lilyan J. Miller
Jan 18, 2009
Lilyan J. Miller LILYAN JAMES MILLER, 86, of Valdosta and formerly of Washington, DC, died in Valdosta on January 18, 2009. She was predeceased by her husband R. Eric Miller and her son John Meily. She owned Old England Needlepoint Shop in Washington and her work appears in the National Cathedral and St. John's Episcopal Church at Lafayette Square. She...
Lorraine Hoit
Jan 17, 2009
LORRAINE HOIT, 83, of Valdosta, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2009, at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born on November 27, 1925 in Herrin, IL, to the late Samuel Dennis and Millie Malana Jones Grady. She was predeceased by her husband Robert Boyd Hoit, Sr.For ten years, she was employed in the Coffee County Dept. of Family and Children...
Telmon Moses (T.M.) Daniels, Sr.
Jan 16, 2009
Telmon Moses Daniels, Sr., 85, of Valdosta died Friday, January 16, 2009 at his home. He was born on August 10, 1923 in Irwin County to the late Moses and Effie Daniels. Mr. Daniels served as an elder in the South Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. He was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from Owens Illinois as...
Betty Jean "Chickie" Birbiglia
Jan 15, 2009
Betty Jean "Chickie" Martin Birbiglia, 82, of Hahira, died Thursday, January 15, 2009 at Lakehaven Nursing Home. She was born on April 25, 1926 in Wirt, New York to the late Taliesin Fay and Clara Marie Ward Martin. Mrs. Birbiglia was a retired registered nurse from Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, New York. She was of the Baptist faith.Mrs. Birbiglia...
Audrey Elizabeth Jones Peters
Jan 14, 2009
AUDREY ELIZABETH JONES PETERS, 83, of Valdosta, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2009, at South Georgia Medical Center after a short illness. She was born on April 26, 1925 in Perrine, FL, to the late Irvin and Verdie Duggan Jones.Mrs. Peters retired from Wing Personnel at Moody Air Force Base in 1985 and was a member of NARF. She was...
Chester Smith
Jan 13, 2009
CHESTER SMITH, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2009, in Jacksonville, FL at the age of 86, after an extended illness. He was born on September 20, 1922 in Dupont, Georgia, to the late Willie B. and Joe Sire Smith. Chester was a World War II Veteran, serving his country with the U. S. Army in the European theatre. He lived...
Jeanne Davis Selph
Jan 13, 2009
Jeanne Davis Selph, 72, of Valdosta died Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born on October 8, 1936 in Ware County to the late Custus Edward and Nellie Aline Music Davis and had lived in Valdosta since 1954. Mrs. Selph was a member of the Northside Baptist Church where she had taught Sunday School and...
Cynthia Kaye Rogers Drew
Jan 10, 2009
Cynthia Kaye Rogers Drew, 51, of Lake Park died Saturday, January 10, 2009 at her home. She was born in Hahira on February 12, 1957 and had lived in this area all of her life. Mrs. Drew was a member of the Morven Baptist Church and Long Pond Homeowners Association. Survivors include her husband, Danny Drew of Lake Park, her...
Rickey Rentz
Jan 10, 2009
Rickey Rentz, 61, of Valdosta, died on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born on November 14, 1947 to the late Troy and Zelphia Blanton Rentz and has been a lifelong resident of Valdosta. He was a retired maintenance worker for SAFT and was a member of Eastern Heights Baptist Church. Survivors include...
Rickey Rentz
Jan 10, 2009
Rickey Rentz, 61, of Valdosta, died at his residence on Saturday, January 10, 2009 following a lengthy illness. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at Sunset Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. Carson McLane. Funeral Home: Carson McLane Funeral Home 2215 North Patterson Street Valdosta, GA...
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