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Local Obituaries for Valdosta, Hahira, Lake Park, Lowndes County, GA & Surrounding Areas
James Edward Strickland
Feb 15, 2024
James Edward Strickland of Echols County, Georgia passed away in his home on February 15, 2024. He was born in Echols County, Georgia on April 13, 1938. James, known to many as “Strick” was an enthusiastic farmer and grew everything from timber to beans. He took his first and last breaths on the land he farmed most of his life....
James Wright Blease
Feb 15, 2024
James Wright Blease, 80, of Nashville, died on Thursday, February 15, 2024, in Warner Robins. Born in Pavo to the late James Hartwell Blease and Mary Wright Blease, he grew up in Barney and attended schools there. He went on to Georgia Military College in Milledgeville and then to business college in Atlanta. He built his career in upper management...
Jackie "Jack" Edwards Davis
Feb 15, 2024
Jackie “Jack” Edwards Davis, 77, of Valdosta, GA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on February 15, 2024, after a battle with esophageal cancer.
He was born on October 2, 1946, in Lansing, Michigan to Gayle and Virginia (nee Perdue) Davis. Jackie attended Charlotte High School and was an over-the-road truck driver for most of his career. Jackie...
Michael L. Rigg
Feb 14, 2024
Michael L. Rigg, 81, of Valdosta, died on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Fellowship Home Brookside. He was born on April 25, 1942, in Dayton, Ohio to the late George and Christine Barber Rigg. Mr. Rigg was a veteran of the United States Navy having served during the Cuban Missile Crisis and was retired from the United States Postal Service...
Brandon "Seth" Lavon Jarvis-Mixer
Feb 12, 2024
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing Brandon “Seth” LaVon Jarvis-Mixer a beloved son, brother, and friend who left us far too soon at the age of 16. Brandon was born on November 11, 2007, and went to be with his lord and savior Jesus Christ on February 12, 2024. Brandon lived in Summerville, SC and was born in...
Robert "Bob" M. Travillian
Feb 12, 2024
Robert "Bob" M. Travillian, age 88, of Valdosta, peacefully passed away at home on Monday, February 12, 2024. He was born in Flint, MI, on May 17, 1935, to the late Melvin Joel Travillian and Ruth Rebecca Owen Travillian. Bob graduated from GMI General Motors Ins. and pursued his education at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. For 31...
James Franklin Williams
Feb 11, 2024
James Franklin Williams, age 90, of Valdosta, peacefully passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born in Albany, GA, on July 6, 1933, to the late Johnny B. Williams and Beulah Mae Daugherty Williams. As a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, James contributed to the historic launch of the first communications satellite...
Telmon (Danny) Daniels, Jr.
Feb 10, 2024
Telmon (Danny) Daniels, Jr., aged 71, of Valdosta, peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024, in Jacksonville, FL. He was born on March 28, 1952, to the late Telmon Moses Daniels, Sr. and Callie Inell Browning Daniels. Danny was a loving husband and father. Danny was the proud owner/operator of South Georgia Networking, where he found joy in his...
Maxine Tillman Kendrick
Feb 10, 2024
Maxine Tillman Kendrick, a woman of warmth and grace, passed away on February 10, 2024, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospice Care after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on March 22, 1942, to the late L. Mac and Floyce Vickers Tillman, Maxine's life was a tapestry of love and cherished moments.
Maxine enjoyed a delightful childhood. In her early years, Maxine and...
James Wilson Allen, III
Feb 8, 2024
James Wilson Allen, III, of Valdosta, passed away on February 8, 2024 at Crestwood Nursing Home. He was born on February 11, 1941 in Salamanca, NY to the late James Wilson Allen, II and Helen Louise Williams Allen.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences to the family may be shared on the obituary page...
Tisha Lena Barker
Feb 8, 2024
Tisha Lena Barker, 78, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024. She was born as one of eight children to the late William Kennedy and Agnes Corinne Pittman in Patterson, Georgia. Tisha was cherished for her loving spirit and caring demeanor. She was often described as a firecracker. She found joy in spending time with her family...
Patrice Simpson
Feb 7, 2024
Patrice Shannon McNamara Simpson, 91, of Hahira, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Fellowship Home in Valdosta. She was born on August 13, 1932, to Patrick and Henrietta Werdene McNamara in Minot, North Dakota. She is survived by her son, Michael B. Pope Sr. of Hahira; son-in-law, Rick Stone of Leesburg, Georgia; great-granddaughter, Gracie...
Marcia Sue Bentley
Feb 6, 2024
Marcia Sue Bentley passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at Fellowship Home Brookside following a prolonged period of declining health. She was born December 18, 1943 and was the only child of Daniel and Cleo Katz. Her strong Christian faith sustained her through many hardships and tragedies.
Sue graduated from Valdosta High School where she led the girls' basketball team to...
James Murray Connelly
Feb 6, 2024
In Loving Memory of James Murray Connelly
James Murray Connelly, born on October 14, 1931, peacefully departed this life on February 6, 2024, at South Georgia Medical Center. He was the cherished son of Olivin Dodge Connelly and Marie Agnes (Murray) Connelly, both of whom have preceded him in death.
Jim Connelly was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather and...
Robert Consolini
Feb 6, 2024
Robert Thomas “Bob” Consolini, 92, of Valdosta, GA died on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at Langdale Hospice House. Bob was born in Springfield, MA to the late Thomas Consolini and Genevieve Colligan Consolini. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1949 and then Perry Business School. He served as an airman jet mechanic in the U.S. Air Force from 1951...
James M. George
Feb 5, 2024
James M. George, 45, of Acworth, Georgia, passed away on February 5, 2024 at North Fulton Hospital in Roswell, Georgia.
Visitation will be from 6 – 9 pm on February 8, 2024, at Georgia Funeral Care 4671 S. Main St. Acworth, Georgia.
Arrangements for graveside and burial services are arranged by Carson McLane Funeral Home. Services will be held at 4 pm...
Ronnie Anderson
Feb 2, 2024
Ronnie Anderson, 79, of Hahira passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at South Georgia Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born on October 31, 1944, in Douglas, GA, to the late Joe and Robinell Anderson. Ronnie was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served one tour of duty in the Vietnam War. Ronnie lived the...
Claire Elizabeth Holland
Feb 2, 2024
Claire Elizabeth Holland, 33, passed away unexpectedly on February 2, 2024. A resident of Gwinnett County, Claire spent her growing-up years in Valdosta. Her parents are Michael & Phyllis Holland. She attended Valwood School, Valdosta Middle and Valdosta High School and then graduated from Eckerd Academy in Suches, GA. She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church and participated in...
Michael Edward Mullins
Jan 31, 2024
Michael “Mike” Edward Mullins passed away at his home on January 31, 2024, at the age of 68.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, James and Nancy Mullins, and one brother, Jimmy Mullins. He is survived by his daughters, Michele Redfern (Mark Redfern) of Lake Park, Shannon Watts (James Watts, Jr.) of Lake Park, grandchildren, William C. Carter, Landreigh...
Ora Jean Spry
Jan 31, 2024
Ora Jean Spry
October 8, 1931-January 31, 2024
Ora Jean, Jean to those that knew and loved her, passed away at SGMC after a valiant fight with a short illness, surrounded by her loved ones.
Jean was born to Flora Chambers Ivey and Lester L. Ivey in Cornelia, Georgia. She graduated from Bass High School in 1951. A devoted wife and mother of...
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