OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Brannon Shaw

Brannon Shaw

Aug 7, 2021

Brannon Shaw, 31, of Nashville, Georgia was taken from us too soon on August 7, 2021. In the words of one of Brannon’s favorite songs, “Loving every minute I’m living,” he did just that. He lived life fully and loved each moment. He was born July 9, 1990 in Charleston, South Carolina with big eyes and his notable perfect tan....

Morris Payne "Buddy" Webb, Jr.

Morris Payne "Buddy" Webb, Jr.

Aug 6, 2021

Morris Payne “Buddy” Webb, Jr., 94, of Valdosta, GA, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021, at the Langdale Hospice House. Born in Dublin, GA, he was the son of the late Martha Ballard Webb and the late Rev. Morris Payne Webb, Sr. Buddy graduated from high school at the age of sixteen and furthered his studies at Oxford College...

Willie Jerome Yarbrough

Willie Jerome Yarbrough

Aug 6, 2021

Willie Jerome Yarbrough, 88 of Valdosta, died on Friday, August 6, 2021, after a short illness. Born in Colquitt, GA on August 8, 1932, to the late Marvin E. & Effie Parker Yarbrough, the Yarbrough’s soon moved to Valdosta, where Mr. Yarbrough attended Valdosta High School. He then joined the U.S. Navy and served during the Korean Conflict. After the...

David Griffin

David Griffin

Aug 5, 2021

David Lanier Griffin, 51, of Hahira died on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born in Valdosta on October 13, 1969. David has been a lifelong resident of Hahira and was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing, hunting, and racing. Nothing brought him more joy than watching his nephews and nieces play their sports. Family...

Letha Sutton Cowart

Letha Sutton Cowart

Aug 4, 2021

Letha Sutton Cowart, 94, of Valdosta, Ga. entered her heavenly home on August 4, 2021. She was born in the small community of Remerton, Ga. on October 29, 1926 to the late Charlie Albert and Missie Golden Sutton. Together with her husband, she worked at the Strickland Cotton Mill in Remerton for 35 dedicated years. Mrs. Cowart is remembered by...

Bobby Ray Edmondson

Bobby Ray Edmondson

Aug 3, 2021

Bobby Ray Edmondson, 86, departed this life on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 to be reunited with his beloved wife and infant daughter. A lifelong farmer and avid coon hunter he is preceded in death by his wife of forty nine years, Ruth Ann Miley Edmondson, infant daughter, Donna Michelle Edmondson, father, William Jackson (Bill Jack) Edmondson, mother, Anna Mae Edmondson,...

Rubinell W. Mcdonald

Rubinell W. Mcdonald

Aug 3, 2021

Rubinell W. McDonald, 77, of Lake Park, died Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at the Lakeland Villa. She was born in Lowndes County on August 6, 1943 to the late Ira and Eula Mae Frier Westberry and was a lifelong resident of this area. Mrs. McDonald was a member of the Lake Park Church of God and retired school bus driver...

Roberto Lerma

Roberto Lerma

Aug 2, 2021

Roberto Lerma, 44, of Lake Park died this week at his residence. He was born on February 18, 1977, in Mexico to Raquel Sierra Lerma and the late Roberto Lerma. He enjoyed many outdoor activities including riding, walking, baseball, grilling, swimming, and fishing. Mr. Lerma also loved listening to music, watching cooking shows, and spending time with his family. He...

Donald David Hunter

Donald David Hunter

Jul 31, 2021

Donald David Hunter, 66, of Lake Park died Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Select Specialty Hospital in Tallahassee, Florida. He was born on September 4, 1954, in Valdosta to the late James E., Sr. and Bertha Plair Hunter and was a lifelong resident of this area. Mr. Hunter was a Baptist and had worked for Crackin Good Bakery and Hood...

Shirley  Mae Fountain

Shirley Mae Fountain

Jul 29, 2021

Shirley Mae (Chapman) Fountain, 83, of Valdosta, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at her residence. She was born on August 27, 1937, in Bakersfield, California to the late A.D. and Henrietta L. (Queen) Chapman. Mrs. Fountain was a charter member of Westside Baptist Church. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved watching westerns, cooking, sewing,...

Brunelle S. Thornton

Brunelle S. Thornton

Jul 28, 2021

Brunelle S. Thornton, 85, of Valdosta, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at her residence following a lengthy illness. She was born on July 15, 1936, in Homerville, Georgia to the late Beacher Sr., and Edna Smith. Mrs. Thornton was a member of Swilley Hill Church of God where she had been involved with the Ladies Ministry and had...

Mary Frances Lineberger

Mary Frances Lineberger

Jul 27, 2021

Mary Frances Lineberger, 78, of Blackshear, died on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at Satilla Hospice in Waycross. Born in Valdosta on November 6, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Willis and Audrey Mae Walker Owens. Widow of the late Jimmy Lineberger, Mary was a Baptist. She liked bowling and fishing and loved to cook for family and friends....

Ruth Anita Jackson Brown

Ruth Anita Jackson Brown

Jul 27, 2021

Ruth Anita Jackson Brown, 91, of Lake Park, died on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at Holly Hill Nursing Home following a period of declining health. She was born on June 19, 1930, in Fairfax, Alabama to the late Durward and Gladys Jennings Jackson and had lived most of her life in this area. She loved to fish, crochet, and was...

Chancellor "Chan" Augustus Mcelvey

Chancellor "Chan" Augustus Mcelvey

Jul 26, 2021

Chancellor “Chan” Augustus McElvey, 71, of Hahira, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born in Cairo, GA on June 23, 1950 to the late Hugh Harmon (Dutch) McElvey and Doris Wheeler McElvey. He was a master mechanic and could fix just about anything you put in front of him. He enjoyed fishing...

Nancy Williams Fornes

Nancy Williams Fornes

Jul 26, 2021

Nancy Williams Fornes, 89, of Valdosta, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021 at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born in Christiansburg, VA on February 29, 1932 to the late Isaac Eugene Williams and Viola Hoover Williams. She graduated from Christiansburg High School and then met William Fornes while he attended VA Poly Technic Institute and they were married...

Steven Thomas Allen Linkswiler

Steven Thomas Allen Linkswiler

Jul 25, 2021

Steven Thomas Allen Linkswiler, 49, of Valdosta, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021. Born in Valdosta on April 8, 1972, to the late Charles Allen Linkswiler and Janice Henderson Linkswiler. He enjoyed fishing, loved to tinker on things, and was known to grill out on most days of the week. He was a salesman at Tom Davis Used Cars....

Margaret Webb Drew Boyette

Margaret Webb Drew Boyette

Jul 25, 2021

Margaret Webb Drew Boyette, age 95, passed away early Sunday morning, July 25, 2021, at The Orchard. She was born April 26, 1926 and the daughter of the late William Henry and Clyde Folsom Webb. Margaret was an active member of Hahira United Methodist Church until her health declined and lived most of her entire life in Hahira, Georgia. She...

Dallas Barry Brown

Dallas Barry Brown

Jul 24, 2021

Dallas Barry Brown, 88, of Hahira died Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Langdale Hospice House. He was born in Freeport, Florida on November 1, 1932 to the late Barry Ash and Pearl Infinger Brown and had lived in Hahira for many years. Mr. Brown attended Wings of Faith Worship Center in Alma, Georgia and had worked with Parker Farms in...

Georgia  Ann Howell  Dykes

Georgia Ann Howell Dykes

Jul 21, 2021

Georgia Ann Howell Dykes, 83, of Valdosta died Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at South GA Medical Center. She was born on September 18, 1937 in Valdosta to the late Wilton Ardell Howell and Ada Maude McLeod Howell. Mrs. Dykes retired after twenty five years as lunchroom manager from Lowndes Middle School food service. She was a member of the Church...

Michael David  Morris

Michael David Morris

Jul 19, 2021

Michael David Morris, 52, of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021. Born in Sylacauga, Alabama, on November 21, 1968, Michael was a son of the late William David and Rebecca Ann Higgins Morris. An Army veteran, he worked as a Police Officer and then enjoyed working in Private Security. He loved to hunt and fish...