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Phyllis Warren Cargile
Jan 30, 2024
Phyllis Warren Cargile passed away at her home on January 30, 2024, at the age of 59.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Lee and Junior Warren of Valdosta; sister Peggy Lee Warren; mother and father-in-law, Theta and Buddy Cargile; sister-in-law Barbara Creasy. She is survived by her husband, Hugh Cargile; son Buck (Lindsay) Cargile; grandson Cub Cargile;...
Deborah Jean Nawolski
Jan 28, 2024
Deborah Jean Nawolski, 72, of Valdosta, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024. Born in Northampton, Massachusetts on December 29, 1951 to the late Jean and Mitchell Koldy Sr.
Debbie was known to be a thoughtful and generous gift giver. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and had a deep love for the ocean. She was a voracious reader with...
Teri Elizabeth Grinsted
Jan 27, 2024
Teri Elizabeth Grinsted, 50, of Valdosta, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024. Born on April 20, 1973, Teri was a long-time resident of Parkwood Developmental Center. Teri loved her family at Parkwood and was adored by Parkwood staff. Teri, with the assistance of her parents, advocated for improving the quality of life for disabled individuals. Teri was instrumental in...
Mary Alice Copeland
Jan 27, 2024
Mary Alice "Babe" Peters Copeland, of Lake Park, GA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Fellowship Home in Brooks County, GA. Born in the New Lois Community of Berrien County, Nashville GA, on September 2, 1938, she was the youngest daughter of Bernys Walker and Edna Lois Davis Peters of Nashville, GA. She attended New Lois Elementary...
Cathy Jean Spradley
Jan 26, 2024
Cathy Hurst Spradley, 65, of Valdosta died on Friday, January 26, 2024, at her residence following a lengthy illness. She was born on December 10, 1958, in Hahira, to the late Arthur David and Inez Bullard Hurst. Cathy was a homemaker who loved fishing, going shopping, and loving and spending time with her grandchildren. She attended the Swilley Hill Church...
Shirley Anne Swain Register
Jan 24, 2024
Shirley Anne Swain Register, a beloved member of the community, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 in Little Rock, AR, following a prolonged period of declining health. She was 89 years old. She was born in Jackson, MS to the late Samuel Alfred Swain and Sara Charlotte Hammond Swain. During Shirley’s childhood, her father worked for the Department...
Gary Pierce
Jan 24, 2024
Gary Lynn Pierce, 83, of Valdosta, died on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born on April 20, 1940, in Battle Creek, Michigan to the late Clifford and Vivian Moore Pierce Benson. Gary was a veteran of the United States Army where he served during the Vietnam era and was a retired tennis...
Annie Laura Culpepper
Jan 21, 2024
Annie Laura Culpepper went to be with the Lord and join her husband in heaven on Sunday, January 21, 2024 just ten days after her 88th birthday. She was born in Clinch County, but spent most of her childhood in Echols County. She moved to Valdosta with her husband in 1954 to raise their family and has stayed until this...
Jeffery Eugene Fisk
Jan 19, 2024
Jeffery Eugene Fisk, 58, of Hahira, Georgia, passed away peacefully at Fellowship Home in Brooks County on January 19, 2024. Jeff was born the son of Ann Rowland and the late Jerry Eugene Fisk on March 22, 1965 in Seville, Spain. A car enthusiast, Jeff was well known for his passion of racing. He also enjoyed fishing, shooting a game...
Ronald Phelps
Jan 19, 2024
Ronald Phelps, 79, of Valdosta, passed away at his home on Friday, January 19, 2024. He was born on October 1, 1944, in Lakeland, Florida to the late Donald and Pauline Courson Phelps. Ronald loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren. He also enjoyed spending time outdoors, gardening, cooking, listening to music, and fishing. Mr. Phelps worked for...
John Knight
Jan 19, 2024
John “Sailor” Knight, 80, of Valdosta, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024. He was born on October 14, 1943 to the late John Solomon Knight and Doris Lillian Walker Knight. Born and raised in Valdosta, worked at Warehouser and the Valdosta Regional Airport for a number of years. He was a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Navy having served...
Ida Hall
Jan 17, 2024
IDA MAE WALKUP HALL
Ida Hall, 103, of Valdosta, died peacefully in her sleep on January 17, 2024. She was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on June 28, 1920, the first-born child of John Belk Walkup and Lucy Keister Walkup. Her father was a partner in one of the early Belk stores and later a real estate broker. Her mother was...
Michael R. Good
Jan 17, 2024
Michael R. Good, a resident of Valdosta, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2024, at his home. He was born on May 31, 1943, in Flint, MI, to the late Bob Good and Bonita Jean Danielson Good. Michael proudly served in the U.S. Army and later worked as a civil engineer for SSOE. He was a member of the First...
Carl Walter White
Jan 15, 2024
Carl Walter White, 81, of Dixie, died on Monday, January 15, 2024, at Fellowship Home in Brooks County. A lifelong resident of Dixie, Carl was born the son of the late Edwin Walter White and Edna Maria Mitchell White on January 3, 1943. He was an Army veteran and a member of Dixie United Methodist Church.
Carl was a farmer. He...
Todd Michael Biskupiak
Jan 15, 2024
Todd Michael Biskupiak, 58, proud Eagle Scout and Coast Guard Veteran, died on Monday, January 15, 2024 at South Georgia Medical Center. Born in Bristol, Connecticut on January 22, 1965, Todd was the son of the late Michael and Karen Algier Biskupiak. Todd played football while growing up in Douglas, Georgia. He received his master’s degree in political science from...
Willie Elsie Farris
Jan 15, 2024
Willie Elsie Farris, passed away peacefully at her home in Valdosta, on Monday, January 15, 2024. Married to her loving husband, the late Moman Pruitt Farris for 52 years, she was a devoted homemaker. Born in Coalinga, California on July 22, 1938, Willie was the daughter of the late Gurnie Chester Henson and Ora Ophelia Courtney.
At home Willie enjoyed cooking...
Sheila Ann Bostick
Jan 15, 2024
Sheila Ann Bostick, age 58, peacefully passed away at her Valdosta residence on Monday, January 15, 2024. Sheila was born on September 14, 1965, to Glenn Umberger and the late Mary Lou Day Shelton. She had a strong connection to her faith attending Statenville Baptist Church.
Sheila leaves behind a loving family to cherish her memory. Her husband Charles Bostick, residing...
Frank Christopher Southall
Jan 14, 2024
Frank Christopher Southall, age 53, of Lake Park, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2024, at home. He was born in Albany, GA on April 23, 1970, to Donald Roy Southall and the late Charlene Vesta Valentine Southall. Frank's passion for his work as a Certified Journeyman Pipefitter and his involvement in the brotherhood of the UA Local 72 brought...
Remer E. Wetherington
Jan 14, 2024
Remer E. Wetherington, 91, of Valdosta, died on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Langdale Hospice House. Born in Cook County to the late Moses Clinton Wetherington and Vera Taylor Wetherington, they moved to Valdosta when Remer was in the 4th grade. He graduated from Valdosta High School in 1950. After graduation, Remer continued working at Roddeys Hardware, where he started...
Annabelle Quinn Dykes
Jan 13, 2024
Annabelle Quinn Dykes, aged 7, born on May 21, 2016, gracefully departed this world on January 13, 2024, in the arms of her mother and father in Gainesville, FL. Annabelle, a well-known figure in the Down Syndrome Community from Valdosta, GA, left an indelible mark during her short but impactful life.
A resilient warrior, Annabelle faced deafness and cancer with unwavering...
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