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Stacy L. Phillips
Feb 19, 2022
Stacy L. Phillips was a caring wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She left this world to join Jesus at 49 years of age in the early morning of Saturday, February 19, 2022 in Valdosta, Georgia, after a long hard-fought battle with kidney disease. Stacy is survived by her husband Rick Phillips; her children Desaree, Taylor, Ericka, Kaleb, Hayleigh,...
Joseph Edward Lindon
Feb 19, 2022
Joseph Edward Lindon, 67, of Valdosta died at Holly Hill Nursing Home on Saturday, February 19, 2022. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina on February 8, 1955, Joseph was the son of the late Franklin L. Lindon and Virgie Campbell Lindon. Mr. Lindon’s career in retail foods included 5 years as store manager with Save A Lot, from which he retired,...
Virginia Eunice
Feb 19, 2022
Virginia Eunice, 69, of Nashville, died on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Langdale Hospice House. Born in Valdosta on February 18, 1953, Virginia was the daughter of the late Lonnie D. Terry and Correna White Terry. She was a loving homemaker. Virginia enjoyed dining out, playing games on her phone, and reading books. She was open and honest with all...
Randall P. "Randy" Parker
Feb 18, 2022
Randall (Randy) P. Parker, Sr., 72, of Valdosta, and formerly of South Carolina, died at his home on Friday, February 18, 2022, following a lengthy illness. Randy was born in Valdosta on November 16, 1948, a son of the late Elzie Ozieus Parker and Sara Jane Godwin Parker. He was a truck driver and had retired from M & R...
Jack H. Edwards, Jr.
Feb 18, 2022
Jack H. Edwards, Jr., 74, of Valdosta, died on Friday, February 18, 2022, after a lengthy illness. Born in Vidalia to the late Jack Edwards, Sr. & Carolyn Burkhalter Edwards, he grew up in Claxton and graduated from Claxton High School. He went on to attend Middle Georgia College but went on to graduate from the Medical College of Georgia...
William Copeland Parramore
Feb 18, 2022
William Copeland Parramore (Bill), 74, of Valdosta, GA, made his way to his heavenly home on Friday, February 18, 2022 at 9:51am. He was surrounded by his two favorite nurses, his wife, Peggy and his son, Todd. Bill was predeceased by his parents, James Alexander Parramore and Wynona Copeland Parramore. He is survived by his wife Peggy Parramore, his daughter...
Lewis E. "Lew" Weathers
Feb 16, 2022
Lewis E. “Lew” Weathers, 74, of Valdosta, died on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at South Georgia Medical Center. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, on July 27, 1947, Lew was the son of the late William Jackson and Anna Mae Burney Weathers. He grew up in Jacksonville and after high school he joined the United States Air Force, served a brief stint,...
Marilyn Ellis Miller
Feb 15, 2022
Marilyn Ellis Miller May 12,1945 - February 15,2022 It is with great sadness and sorrow that the husband of Marilyn Miller announces her passing on February 15, 2022. Marilyn was born in Rochester, New York to Fred and Marion Ellis. She was proceeded in death by her parents and her sister, Janet Ellis. Marilyn is survived by Lamonte "Monty" Miller,...
Donna Marie Meeks
Feb 15, 2022
Donna Marie Powell Meeks, 68, of Adel passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Pruitthealth-Ocilla. She was born on February 19, 1953 in Valdosta to the late Rastus Marion Powell and Marie Hill Powell. Mrs. Meeks is the retired owner of Speedy Bee Cleaning. She was a Baptist. Mrs. Meeks enjoyed sewing, cooking, baking cakes and making butterflies for nursing...
Richard Darius Carter
Feb 14, 2022
Richard Darius Carter, 79, of Lake Park died Monday, February 14, 2022 at South Georgia Medical Center after a short battle due to COVID induced pneumonia. He was born in Valdosta on November 26, 1942 to the late Harley Levi and Daisy Beck Carter. Mr. Carter was a member of the Lake Park Church of Christ. He enjoyed spending time...
Dr. Hugh Harris West, Sr.
Feb 14, 2022
Dr. Hugh Harris West, Sr. died on February 14, 2022. He was born January 4, 1938 in Worth County near Doles, GA and grew up in Poulan, GA. He was the son of Buford G. West and Janie L. (Fambro) West. He graduated from Sylvester High School in 1956 and earned a B.S. degree from Georgia Southern University in 1960....
William Leon (Buddy) Chapman
Feb 13, 2022
William Leon Chapman (Buddy), 86, of Valdosta, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022, at South Georgia Medical Center surrounded by his family. Buddy was born in Bibb County on June 4th, 1935, to the late David Eugene and Naomi Hudson Chapman. He was the baby of the family with three brothers and four sisters. He grew up share cropping and...
Ronald L. Newham
Feb 13, 2022
Ronald L. Newham, 83, of Lake Park, died on Sunday February 13, 2022 at his residence. Born in Orlando, FL to the late Ralph E. & Lucille McLeod Newham, the family spent several years in Naples before moving to Valdosta in 1947. Mr. Newham attended Valdosta High School before joining the U.S. Air Force. After his stint, he returned to...
Lindsey F. Welles, Iii
Feb 13, 2022
Lindsey F. Welles, III, 75, lived in Lake Park, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at South Georgia Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born on September 20, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan to the late Lindsey F. Welles, Jr. and Mary Yvonne Brooks Welles. He was a retired plumber's assistant with Dixie Plumbing in Naples, Florida...
Patricia Gillihan
Feb 12, 2022
Patricia Ann Heilmann Sullivan Gillihan, age 74, of Valdosta, went to meet her Lord on February 12, 2022. She was born in Springfield, Ohio as one of 3 children to the late Francis Heilmann and Rosemary Croyle Jarrett. Patsy passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Langdale Hospice House following a long battle with cancer. She was an active...
Evelyn Culpepper
Feb 11, 2022
Evelyn C. Culpepper of Echols County died Friday, February 11, 2022 at Suwanee Valley Hospice Care Center in Lake City, FL. She was born September 20, 1940 to the late Clifton & Minnie Combass of White Springs, FL. She was a homemaker, an active member of Bethel Church of God in Echols County where she taught Sunday school for many...
Lonnie James Mercer
Feb 11, 2022
Lonnie James Mercer, 70, of Stockton, Ga passed away Friday morning February 11, 2022, at his home with his daughter at his side. He was born on August 27, 1951 in Hahira, GA to the late James and Dorothy Lavender Mercer. Lonnie was a Mason and retired Mill worker having worked for several local contractors in the Valdosta area. He...
John W. Patterson, Jr.
Feb 11, 2022
John W. (Rattlesnake John) Patterson, Jr., 79, of Hahira, GA passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on August 4, 1942, in Valdosta, GA to Marie Patterson Pitchford and the late John W. Patterson, Sr. He enjoyed all things outdoors and was an avid fisherman. He loved spending time with his family...
Cynthia Rodgers
Feb 8, 2022
Cynthia Phelps Rodgers, of Valdosta, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. A graveside service will be held on Friday, February 11, 2022 at 2 p.m. at McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the cemetery prior to the service from 1-2 p.m. Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at www.mclanecares.com Carson McLane Funeral Home
Anne Brown
Feb 8, 2022
Anne McLeod Brown, 93, of Lake Park, died on February 8, 2022. She was born on August 16, 1928, in Miami, Florida to Roy and Florrie McLeod, who were Lowndes County natives. She graduated with honors from Miami Edison High School in 1946. She was also a graduate of Florida Christian College and Valdosta State College. In 1947, Anne married...
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