OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Sue "Suzy" Scheuring

Sue "Suzy" Scheuring

Mar 6, 2024

Sue “Suzy” Scheuring, 82, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away in her home on March 6, 2024, surrounded by her adoring husband, her children, grandchildren, and a family companion. 

Suzy was raised in Twin Lakes, Georgia, where she spent most of her childhood in an idyllic setting on the lakes. She grew up swimming and enjoying the outdoors, helping at and attending...

Randy Dale Folsom

Randy Dale Folsom

Mar 6, 2024

Randy Dale Folsom, 68, of Hahira, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on December 2, 1955, to the late Jesse Lee Folsom and Virginia Lucille Legette Folsom. A lifelong resident of Hahira, he attended school in Hahira, and graduated from Lowndes High School in 1973. Growing up helping his family work...

Dani Layton Daniels

Dani Layton Daniels

Mar 4, 2024

Dani Layton Daniels, infant daughter of Salina Danielle Daniels, was born sleeping and went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 1, 2024. In addition to her mother, Salina, Dani is survived by her grandmother, Marsha Daniels of Valdosta; many aunts and uncles as well as great aunts and great uncles, Jason Daniels, Jack Daniels, Christina Pittman and...

Nancy Louise Johnson Allen

Nancy Louise Johnson Allen

Mar 4, 2024

Nancy Louise Johnson Allen, 84, of Valdosta, died on Monday, March 4, 2024, at South Georgia Medical Center.   She was born on April 7, 1939, in Jacksonville, Florida to the late William Franklin Sr., and Nancy Luane Roberts Johnson.  Nancy was a retired bookkeeper having worked for several CPA firms in Valdosta and well as Valdosta Tech.  She enjoyed...

Samuel Henderson Dutton

Samuel Henderson Dutton

Mar 2, 2024

Samuel Henderson Dutton, 79, of Valdosta, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at South Georgia Medical Center. Born in Valdosta on December 16, 1944, he had worked as a school teacher for Echols County Schools. As a veteran of the U.S. Army, he had served 2 tours in Vietnam. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus...

Shirley Lynette Tyson Dyer

Shirley Lynette Tyson Dyer

Mar 2, 2024

Shirley Lynette Tyson Dyer passed away on March 2, 2024, at Langdale Hospice House after a lengthy illness.

Shirley was born in Sparks, GA to the late Sankey Booth and Ila Mae Moore Tyson. She was educated in the Cook County School System, graduating from Cook High School. She continued her education at Piedmont School of Nursing where she received her...

Ann Dukes

Ann Dukes

Mar 2, 2024

Ann M. Dukes, 80, of Valdosta passed away on March 2nd surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with a lengthy illness. Ann was born on July 26, 1943 to the late Ben Ira Moore and Annie Mae (Bailey) Moore in Lowndes County.

Ann was truly a force of life that people were drawn to. She was an incredible wife,...

Mary Yvonne Wiggins Hesters

Mary Yvonne Wiggins Hesters

Mar 1, 2024

Mary Yvonne Wiggins Hesters, 82, of Valdosta, peacefully passed away at her residence on Friday, March 1, 2024, in the presence of her loving family. Born in Quitman, GA, on January 15, 1942, to the late Andrew Jackson Wiggins and Martha Elizabeth Dennard Wiggins, she devoted her life to her role as a homemaker and was a dedicated member of...

Shelby Lynn Mixon

Shelby Lynn Mixon

Mar 1, 2024

Shelby Lynn Mixon (September 17, 2001 – March 01, 2024)

 With heavy hearts, we mourn the loss of our beloved Shelby Lynn Mixon, who departed from this world unexpectedly on March 01, 2024. Shelby’s bright light was extinguished far too soon, leaving behind a profound sense of loss that will be felt by all who were fortunate enough to know her.

 Shelby...

Nancy Morris

Nancy Morris

Mar 1, 2024

Nancy Thomas Morris, 68, of Valdosta, died on Friday, March 1, 2024, following a period of declining health.  She was born on June 22, 1955, in Wilmington, North Carolina to the late George Wilbur and Melrose Straughan Thomas.  She received her Bachelors of Music degree from East Carolina University and her Masters of Music Education from Valdosta State University.  She...

Kevin Arthur Edwards

Kevin Arthur Edwards

Feb 27, 2024

Kevin Arthur Edwards, 30, of Valdosta, GA., was born on September 30, 1993, in Fairfax, VA. Kevin passed away unexpectedly in Valdosta, on February 27, 2024. Kevin was beloved by his entire family, especially his 8-year-old son, Leo Charles Roth-Edwards.  

 

After graduating from Lowndes High School in 2012, Kevin worked his way up to management in the restaurant industry. Kevin...

Mrs. LeVera Futch Allen

Mrs. LeVera Futch Allen

Feb 26, 2024

Mrs. LeVera Futch Allen, 87, a cherished resident of Valdosta, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 26, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born on January 7, 1937, in McAlpin, FL, to the late Jacob Alfred Futch and Vera Hingson Futch, Mrs. LeVera's life was a beautiful tapestry of love, dedication, and service. She married...

Doris Patterson Stalvey

Doris Patterson Stalvey

Feb 24, 2024

Doris Catherine Stalvey, 95, of Valdosta, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Fellowship Home. She was born in Greenville, South Carolina to the late George Franklin and Dora Belle Brown Patterson. Mrs. Stalvey grew up in Hahira, Georgia and lived most of her adult life in Valdosta. She enjoyed a long career as a nurse at South Georgia...

Jeffrey Rudolph Zeigler

Jeffrey Rudolph Zeigler

Feb 23, 2024

On February 23, 2024, the world lost some serious humor, generous kindness and love when Jeffrey Rudolph Zeigler passed with his beloved wife Jennifer (Berger) Zeigler and his mother, Nancy Zeigler, by his side.

Jeffrey was born October 16, 1966, to Gary and Nancy Zeigler in Rome, Georgia and shortly thereafter moved to Valdosta. A proud southerner and the eldest of three...

J.W. "Dub" Watford

J.W. "Dub" Watford

Feb 23, 2024

J.W. (Dub) Watford, 88, of Valdosta, died on Friday, February 23, 2024, at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born in Valdosta on December 1, 1935, to the late Carlton Clifton (C.C.), and Cubie Swilley Watford and has been a lifelong resident of this area. He was of Christian faith and was a veteran of the United States Air Force....

Robert Michael Seko

Robert Michael Seko

Feb 23, 2024

In Memoriam: Robert Michael "Bob" Seko (07-14-1941 / 02-23-2024)

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert Michael "Bob" Seko, who peacefully departed this life on February 23, 2024, at South Georgia Medical Center. Born on July 14, 1941, he was the devoted son of the late Michael and Margaret (Churchran) Seko.

Bob proudly served his country in...

Catherine Simmons Wetherington

Catherine Simmons Wetherington

Feb 22, 2024

Catherine Simmons Wetherington, 91, of Brunswick, died on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Addington Place in Brunswick following a period of declining health. She was born on June 5, 1932, in Brooks County to the late Annie and William Simmons. Mrs. Catherine was a retired cosmetics sales associate with Belk Hudson and was a member of the First Baptist Church...

John Michael King

John Michael King

Feb 21, 2024

John Michael King, 67, a resident of  Sandy Springs, GA, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Born on December 13, 1956, in Waco, TX, to the late Joseph Henry King and Mary Sutliff King.

John was a graduate of Valdosta State University and a successful CPA. His interests included stock market predictions, nurturing his garden, and cherishing moments with...

Hazel Stansel

Hazel Stansel

Feb 21, 2024

Hazel Stansel age 89, of Dalton and formerly of Valdosta, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Hamilton Medical Center.

Hazel was born September 4, 1934 to the late Edwin Walter White and Edna Marie White of Dixie, Ga, and was also preceded in death by her husband, James Stansel; son, Jerald "Jerry" Stansel; and her...

Paul Jamison Cohran

Paul Jamison Cohran

Feb 20, 2024

Paul Jamison Cohran, 37, of Valdosta, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at South Georgia Medical Center following a period of declining health.   Paul was an Eagle Scout, Class of 2004, from Troop 228 chartered by Douglasville First United Methodist Church.   He had also been a Nationally Registered Advanced Emergency Medical Technician since 2004.  Paul was a...

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