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

Elizabeth Eyrich Yarian Morsches Dvorak
Nov 26, 2004
Elizabeth Eyrich Yarian Morsches Dvorak, 96 of Valdosta since 1954, died on Friday, November 26, 2004 after a short illness. Born on November 16, 1908 in Bourbon Township, IN, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Carrie Eyrich and the widow of Theodore S. Dvorak of Valdosta. She was preceded in death by her son, William H. Yarian...

Mildred D. Ryan
Nov 25, 2004
Mildred D. Ryan, 83, of Valdosta, died Thursday, Nov. 25, 2004 following a lengthy illness. . She was born in Douglas on July 3, 1921 to the late Jesse Thomas and Mable Julia Wells Duke and has lived in Valdosta since 1952. She was a member of the Forrest Park Church of Christ.Survivors include four sons and daughters in law,...

Kelcy Eudene Folsom
Nov 23, 2004
Kelcy Eudene “Dean” Folsom, 84, died on Tuesday, November 23, 2004, at his home in Lake Park. Born in Hahira on December 31, 1919, he was the son of the late Thomas Herbert and Nona Harris Folsom. Mr. Folsom was an Army Veteran of World War II, having fought in the European Theatre of Operations. He retired from Lowndes County...

Sara Virginia Harbin
Nov 22, 2004
Sara Virginia Horne Harbin, 73, a native of Adel, GA, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 22, 2004 after an extended illness. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Valdosta where she sang in the choir for 32 years, and was the secretary of the 2nd grade Sunday school class. She was a...

Jack Orenstein
Nov 21, 2004
Jack Orenstein, 65 of Valdosta died on Sunday, November 21, 2004 at South Georgia Medical Center after a short illness. He was born on October 1, 1939 in Seaford, DE. He was the owner of Jac’s Bowling Lanes and was a veteran of the United States Army.Survivors are his wife, Lavonne Dowdy Orenstein of Valdosta; daughter and son-in-law, Michele and...

Christine Mcintosh
Nov 21, 2004
Christine T. McIntosh, 83, died on Sunday, November 21, 2004, at her home in Pelham, Alabama. Formerly of Valdosta, Mrs. McIntosh was born in Howell, Georgia on August 6, 1921, the daughter of the late Yancey T. and Sepher Davis Touchton. She had worked at Sears while living in Valdosta, was a homemaker and long time member of Northside Baptist...

Frances D. Kafoure
Nov 21, 2004
Frances D. Kafoure, 96, of Valdosta, died on Sunday, November 21, 2004 after a lengthy illness. Born in Poland on March 30, 1908 to Joseph and Mary Dezarek. She was a member of the Garden Club, former member of the Valdosta Country Club and a member of Christ Episcopal Church where she participated in the Eight O’Clock Service. She and...

Fred Spurlock
Nov 20, 2004
Fred Spurlock, 87, of Leesburg, GA (formerly of Valdosta, GA) died Saturday, November 20, 2004 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, GA after a lengthy illness. He was born in Hosford, FL on August 28, 1917 to the late Will and Cynthia Elizabeth Simpson Spurlock. Mr. Spurlock was a retired farmer and was retired from Strickland Cotton Mills. He...

Ruth Dennis Goodwin
Nov 19, 2004
RUTH DENNIS GOODWINRUTH DENNIS GOODWIN, 71, of Lake Park died Friday, November 19, 2004 at home. She was born on January 26, 1933 in Lowndes County to the late George Roe and Remmie Mae Terrell Dennis and was a lifelong resident of this area. Mrs. Goodwin was a member of Lake Park Church of God.Survivors include seven sons and daughters...

Arlie G. Griner
Nov 19, 2004
Arlie G. Griner, 66 of Valdosta, died on Friday, November 19, 2004 at South Georgia Medical Center. Born on July 2, 1938 in Berrien County, he was the son of the late A. J. and Florene Sims Griner. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Survivors are his wife, Bettye Copeland Griner of Valdosta; son and daughter-in-law, Gary...

Peggy Lucille Reid Durden
Nov 17, 2004
PEGGY LUCILLE REID DURDENPEGGY LUCILLE REID DURDEN, 76, of Valdosta died Wednesday, November 17, 2004 at the Presbyterian Home in Quitman. She was born on October 16, 1928 in Valdosta to the late Charles Goston and Eva Easters Reid and was a lifelong resident of Valdosta. Mrs. Durden was a member of the Crossroads Baptist Church and a graduate of...

Jarred Thomas Mixon
Nov 17, 2004
Jarred Thomas Mixon, infant son of Alicia Mixon and Jarred Thomas, Valdosta, GA died on Wednesday, November 17, 2004 at Smith Northview Hospital. Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. at McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.mclanefuneralservices.com. Carson McLane Funeral Home Funeral Home: Carson McLane Funeral Home 2215 North Patterson...
J. Joyce Kelly
Nov 17, 2004
J. JOYCE KELLYJ. JOYCE KELLY, 72, of Valdosta died Wednesday, November 17, 2004 at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born on June 14, 1932 in Ft. Cobb, Oklahoma to the late Williard Guy and Rena Edge Guy and had lived in Valdosta since 1961. Mrs. Kelly was a member of the Morningside Baptist Church.Survivors include her husband, Meredith Y....

Dorothy Elizabeth Thomas Johnson
Nov 16, 2004
Dorothy Elizabeth Thomas Johnson, 70, of Valdosta died Tuesday, November 16, 2004 at South Georgia Medical Center after a sudden illness. She was born in Washington, D. C. to the late Carl and Bessie Riddle Thomas. Mrs. Johnson was a homemaker and was loved by everyone that she touched.Mrs. Johnson is preceded in death by her husband, C. W. Johnson,...

Neita Webb Cook
Nov 16, 2004
Neita Milton Webb Cook97, went home to be with the Lord on November 16, 2004. She was born in Brooks County, on August 22, 1907 to the late William H. Milton and Claudia R. Milton. She spent most of her life in Lowndes County, was very devoted to her family, and enjoyed being involved in the church activities, especially in...
Carolin Marie Fisher Carr
Nov 16, 2004
Carolin Marie Fisher Carr, 62, of Valdosta, died on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 at South Georgia Medical Center. Daughter of George and Alice Fisher, she was born in Everett, MA on September 14, 1942. Survivors are her husband of 39 years, John (Jack) Carr of Valdosta; a sister and her family, Alice and Ronnie Kauffman of Nausha, New Hampshire, nieces,...

Harry Edward Alexander
Nov 14, 2004
HARRY EDWARD ALEXANDER, 79, of Hahira died Sunday, November 14, 2004 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on November 18, 1924 in Easley, SC to the late Joseph Crayton and Ellen Holcombe Alexander and had lived in this area for several years. Mr. Alexander was a veteran of the U. S. Navy and the U. S. Coast Guard...

Thelma C. Parks
Nov 14, 2004
Thelma C. Parks, 88, of Valdosta, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2004 at South Georgia Medical Center, following a short illness. Having lived in Valdosta for the past 6 months, she had previously lived on Henson Drive in Albany, GA for 45 years and had many dear friends there. Mrs. Parks was the Valedictorian of her graduating class at...

Mary Hanna Lahood
Nov 13, 2004
Mary Hanna LaHood, 99, of Valdosta, died on Saturday, November 13, 2004, at Smith Northview Hospital. Born in Jdita, Lebanon on February 2, 1905, she was the daughter of the late John and Sophie Hanna and widow of the late George J. LaHood, Sr. Mrs. Lahood had made her home here for over 80 years. She was a founder and...

Judy Faye Garrett League Morrell
Nov 12, 2004
Judy Faye Garrett League Morrell, 54 of Valdosta, died on Friday, November 12, 2004 at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born on September 9, 1950 in Bell Glade, FL. She was formerly employed with the Doctors Lab. Mrs. Morrell was of the Baptist faith.Survivors are her father and stepmother, Robert Clyde and Bonnie Garrett of Valdosta; mother, Faye Brooks...