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Local Obituaries for Valdosta, Hahira, Lake Park, Lowndes County, GA & Surrounding Areas
Doris P. Mccambridge
Jan 13, 2024
Doris P. McCambridge, 93, of Valdosta died on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Langdale Place following a lengthy illness. She was lovingly cared for by the staff at Langdale Place for over 10 years. She was born on February 19, 1930, in Central Falls, Rhode Island, to the late Joseph and Jeanie McKee Pendleton. She was the eldest and longest...
Brenda Lee Barclay
Jan 12, 2024
Brenda Lee Barclay, 81, of Valdosta, peacefully passed away Friday, January 12, 2024, at Langdale Hospice House following a period of declining health. She was born on April 6, 1942, in Columbia, South Carolina to the late Joe and Mabel Starr Lee. Brenda graduated from Valdosta High School, Wesleyan College in Macon, Ga., and obtained her Masters at the University...
Barry Hyatt
Jan 7, 2024
Barry Zeke Hyatt, 90 of Valdosta, died on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at his residence. Born in Queens, NY to the late Irving & Lillian Stambler Hyatt, Mr. Hyatt grew up in Astoria, NY. There he lived in an apartment on 30th Avenue, above his father’s plumbing store. He graduated from William Cullen Bryant High School in Queens, received his...
Dustin Sloan Lehman
Jan 4, 2024
Dustin Sloan Lehman, 33, a Chef at Friends Bar and Grill, died following a short illness at South Georgia Medical Center on Thursday January 4, 2024. Born to Scott and Leah Wisenbaker Lehman, on January 16, 1990, Dustin was a graduate of Lowndes County High School and attended Culinary School. He was an avid Braves fan and Georgia Bulldog supporter....
Pamela Jean Morrison
Jan 2, 2024
Pamela Jean Morrison of Barney, Georgia passed away on January 2, 2024 at the age of 70. Pam was born on December 31, 1953 to Norma Jean Cross and Armond Randolph Cross in Alburquerque, New Mexico. Raised in Bristol, Florida, she then moved to the Orlando area where she graduated from Oak Ridge High School. Pam spent the last 44...
Herschel "Lamar" Golivesky
Jan 2, 2024
Herschel “Lamar” Golivesky, 90, of Valdosta, died on January 2, 2024, at Langdale Hospice House. Born in Valdosta on December 2, 1933, he was the son of the late Abe and Hannah Golivesky. Lamar attended Valdosta City Schools, graduating from Valdosta High School in 1951 and from the University of Georgia in 1955. After graduation, he was drafted into the...
Holly Valentine Lustfeldt
Jan 1, 2024
Holly Valentine Lustfeldt, age 61, peacefully passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024, at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta. She was born on August 18, 1962, in Dade City, FL. Mrs. Lustfeldt dedicated her career to clerical work, most recently at Valdosta State University. She cherished her family, enjoyed visits to the beach and mountains, and had a passion...
Owen Cranford Prince
Jan 1, 2024
Owen Cranford “OC” Prince, age 91, passed peacefully at his home in Echols County, surrounded by his family on January 1, 2024. Born in Cairo, on May 22, 1932, he spent several years growing up in Grady County before his family moved to Lake Park for his grandfather to become the Pastor at Bethel Church of God in 1938. He...
Mary Jenifer Wysocki
Dec 30, 2023
In Loving Memory of Jenifer Wysocki
Jenifer Wysocki, age 62, of Lake Park, GA, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of love and strength. Born to the late Don Gooseman and Lillie Mae Hagan and raised by Billy Hagan and Lillie Mae. Jenifer found her greatest solace in the teachings of Jesus Christ, and her devotion to family was unwavering.
A matriarch...
Brenda Cheryl O'Keefe
Dec 30, 2023
On December 30, 2023, Brenda Cheryl O’Keefe, age 67, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully at Langdale Hospice House following a brief illness. She was a faithful servant of the Lord, an amazing mother, and a proud “MeMe.”
Born to Larry and Loudell Eidson on December 29, 1956, in Valdosta, Georgia, Brenda had the most generous heart, gentle spirit, and strong...
Franklin Maurice Williams
Dec 25, 2023
Franklin Maurice Williams, 88, of Roswell, NM, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023 at Fellowship Home at Brookside in Valdosta, GA. He was born in Greenfield, AR on September 3, 1935 to the late Clyde Lee Williams and Lottie Lee Brown Williams. He was a self employed Grocery Store Owner.
Mr. Williams is survived by his spouse Reta Bayless Griffin,...
Norma Jean Palmer
Dec 24, 2023
Norma Jean Palmer was born in Denver, Colorado on April 21st, 1925 to Major and Myrtle Qualls. They blessed her life with wonderful Christian examples. She grew up in Denver with her brother, Richard “Dick” Qualls. She graduated from Abilene Christian University. Her first job was teaching at Florida Christian College where she met Jeff Palmer. She and Jeff were...
Patricia Jocelyn
Dec 24, 2023
Patricia “Trish” Jocelyn, 81, of Valdosta, died on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at South Georgia Medical Center following a short illness. She was born in Glendale, CA on October 31, 1942, to the late Perry Buffum and Mary Gallagher Buffum. She was a homemaker who lived an interesting life on her own terms. She loved to be outdoors, listening to...
Shirley Wilson
Dec 24, 2023
Shirley Wilson, 73, of Lake Park, died on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at South Georgia Medical Center from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Shirley was born on October 12, 1950, in Valdosta to the late Angus and Louise Clayton Corbett and has been a lifelong resident of this area. She was employed with Wal-Mart as a cashier and...
Ernest Jackson King Jr.
Dec 24, 2023
Ernie J. King Jr. of Valdosta, GA, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 10, 1952, Ernie brought joy and melody to the world through his passion for playing the guitar and singing. His greatest happiness was found in the company of his beloved family.
Ernie is survived by his devoted wife, Vicky...
Kenneth Michael Corns
Dec 24, 2023
Kenneth Michael Corns, 68, of Hahira, died on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at his residence following a period of declining health. He was born on August 1, 1955, in St. Petersburg, Florida to the late Kenny Corns and Patricia Brennar Corns. Kenneth was a retired plumber and painter and was the owner/operator of Picture Perfect Painting Company. He graduated from...
Steven Jerome Powers
Dec 21, 2023
Steven Jerome Powers, 60, of Ray City, stepped into Eternity on Thursday, December 21, 2023. He was born on October 12, 1963, in Macon, Georgia.
He is survived by his parents, Bobby and Kathleen Powers of Valdosta, a sister Tania (Warren) Chesser of Green Cove Springs, FL; four nephews Warren Chesser of High Springs, FL, Jason (Jennifer) Chesser of High Springs,...
Mary Peugh Taylor
Dec 21, 2023
Mary Peugh Taylor passed from this life to the next in the morning hours of December 21, 2023. She was born on December 13, 1952 in Tift County to Herbert Willis Peugh and Carmen Riggins Peugh. She married Eddie Taylor in 1972 and started a family with firm foundations of unconditional love and unbounded support, and a little impromptu adventure...
Dorothy Greene
Dec 21, 2023
Dorothy Beryl Reeves Greene was born September 4th, 1939, in Apalachicola, FL, and then moved to Valdosta in 1954. She graduated from Valdosta High School in 1957 and married Bobby Eugene Greene on April 12, 1959. Together, along with their son Alec Greene, they formed Greene Supply Company in 1981 where Dorothy worked as the bookkeeper and office manager until...
James Herman Coppage
Dec 20, 2023
James Herman Coppage, age 73, of Hahira, retired assistant City Engineer for the city of Valdosta, died on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at home at the Canopy at Azalea Grove. Born in Hahira, on January 16, 1950, Herman was a son of the late Roy and Bessie Cain Coppage. An Army Veteran, Herman had a 36-year career working as an...
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