OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

James Keith Blevins

James Keith Blevins

Nov 25, 2023

James Keith Blevins, 75, of Valdosta was escorted home Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Langdale Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 4, 1948 in Bluefield, WV to the late George Washington Blevins and Ruth Powell Blevins. Keith was the retired Chief Operating Officer for Community Newspaper Holdings, Inc. He was a member of the...

Kambree Ella Parramore

Kambree Ella Parramore

Nov 25, 2023

Kambree Ella Parramore, infant daughter of Shane and Jade Parramore, entered into Heaven on Saturday, November 25, 2023. In addition to her parents, Kambree Ella was survived by her sister, Aubryn Parramore and her brother, Tristan Parramore both of Hahira; her grandparents, Faye Brooks of Valdosta, and Marcus and Sandy Barratt of Hahira; her great-grandfather, Charles Griffin of Lennox; many...

Eugene Aldan Pierce

Eugene Aldan Pierce

Nov 25, 2023

Eugene Aldan Pierce, a native of Valdosta, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2023, at South Georgia Medical Hospital. He was born at Little Griffin Hospital to the late John Wright and Margaret Alva (Tomlinson) Pierce.

Eugene was a proud Valdosta High School alum (Go Cats!) and continued his education at OCS and VSU. At the remarkable age of 17, he...

Marcelle L. Dixon

Marcelle L. Dixon

Nov 23, 2023

Marcelle L. Dixon, 95, of Valdosta, died on Thursday, November 23, 2023 at Fellowship Home in Brooks County. Born in Miller County to the late Jesse & Cora Everson Layton, she has lived in this area for the past 70 years. After high school in Miller County, Marcelle moved to Valdosta to take a job as a telephone operator with...

Rebecca Jane Eason

Rebecca Jane Eason

Nov 21, 2023

Rebecca Jane Eason, aged 66, from Valdosta, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Born on May 20, 1957, in Carrollton, GA, Mrs. Eason had a fulfilling career as a data entry clerk at Perfecto Products. She had a deep love for the beach and enjoyed exploring new destinations. Her most cherished moments were spent with her family, especially her...

Evie Jae De Dios

Evie Jae De Dios

Nov 21, 2023

Evie Jae De Dios, infant daughter of Rebekah and Ace De Dios, was born on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Evie Jae lived only a brief period of time, but her parents were able to hold her and tell her how much they loved her before she went to be with Jesus.

Evie Jae is survived by her loving parents, Ace and...

Richard C. "Pete" Sandlin, Sr.

Richard C. "Pete" Sandlin, Sr.

Nov 20, 2023

Richard C. “Pete” Sandlin, Sr., age 69, passed away at his home in Lake Park on Monday, November 20, 2023. He was born on October 15, 1954, in Valdosta, Georgia, to the late Joe Long Sandlin, Jr. and Dorothy Hughes Sandlin. Pete graduated from Echols County High School in the early 1970s and immediately joined his father and brothers in...

Terrell "T.C." Croft

Terrell "T.C." Croft

Nov 20, 2023

Terrell “T.C.” Croft, 68, of Valdosta, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on December 5, 1954, in Hahira, GA, to the late Robert Lee Croft and Lillian Brown Croft. Terrell worked as a mechanic and was known for his friendly and jovial personality. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and...

Alton Thomas Stapp

Alton Thomas Stapp

Nov 20, 2023

Alton Thomas Stapp, 84, of Lake Park, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023. He was born in Social Circle, GA, to the late Bryant T. Stapp and Marie Brown Stapp. Mr. Stapp had worked for Strickland Cotton Mill as a machine operator. He enjoyed being outdoors, and riding with friends in the Wagon Riding Club he started. He loved...

Linda Nell Sant

Linda Nell Sant

Nov 19, 2023

Linda Nell Sant, age 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born on December 4, 1940, in Pineland, GA, to the late John Franklin Register, Sr. and Bernice Alma Moore Register.

Mrs. Sant was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, finding great joy in her faith...

Helen Fields

Helen Fields

Nov 18, 2023

On November 18, 2023, Helen Virginia Zeigler Fields (“MeMe”), age 85 of Tuscaloosa, AL went to be with the Lord. For 61 years she was a wonderful and devoted wife to her beloved husband, Joyce Fisher Fields (“the Colonel”). She was an amazing mother and an adoring grandmother. Helen was a faithful servant of the Lord and a member of...

Robert "Bobby" Earl Castor

Robert "Bobby" Earl Castor

Nov 17, 2023

Robert “Bobby” Earl Castor, 42, of Lake Park, died on Friday, November 17, 2023, at his residence. He was born on February 8, 1981, in Lawrence, Massachusetts to Gordon Earl Castor and Margaret Banks Castor. Robert was employed with Wal-Mart locally and leaves behind many loving family members and friends.

He is survived by his children, Evan Castor, Lacy Castor, and...

Mildred Irene Johnson

Mildred Irene Johnson

Nov 15, 2023

Mildred Irene Johnson born on August 2, 1925 in Quitman, GA, went home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. She was a homemaker and a member of Northside Baptist Church of Quitman. Mildred was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and the best cook in Quitman, GA. She will truly be missed by everyone.

Mrs. Johnson...

Robert Lee Hill

Robert Lee Hill

Nov 14, 2023

Robert Lee Hill, 54, of Struthers, Ohio, died on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at South Georgia Medical Center.  He was born on November 16, 1968, in Tipton Indiana to John Lewis Hill and Mattie Mae Reynolds Hill.  He was a truck driver with Western Express and was of the Christian faith.  Robert enjoyed being in nature and loved anything involving...

James W. "Jim" Yates

James W. "Jim" Yates

Nov 11, 2023

James W. "Jim" Yates, peacefully passed away on November 11, 2023, at Langdale Hospice House in Valdosta. He was 91 years old. Born on March 1, 1932, in Dalzell, South Carolina, Jim was the son of the late Stephen Walter Yates and Mazie Smith Yates.

Jim graduated from Hillcrest High School and went on to serve in the U.S. Air Force...

James C Harrell

James C Harrell

Nov 10, 2023

James C. Harrell, 82, of Valdosta, died on Friday, November 10, 2023, at Fellowship Home. He was born on August 10, 1941, in Valdosta, Georgia to the late Clifford Dorsey Harrell and Doris Calhoun Huggins and has been a lifelong resident of this area. Mr. Harrell was a veteran of the Army National Guard and was employed by the United...

Juanita Wiggins

Juanita Wiggins

Nov 8, 2023

Juanita Stone Wiggins, of Valdosta, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born on August 4, 1937, in Nashville, GA, to the late R.B. Stone and Lena Belle Brantley Stone. Juanita cherished her family and friends, finding joy in spending time with them. She had a passion for tending to her beautiful...

Lesa Ann Berryhill

Lesa Ann Berryhill

Nov 6, 2023

Lesa Ann Berryhill, of Valdosta, peacefully passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023 at Fellowship Home at Brookside in Valdosta, Georgia. She was born on November 19, 1959, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to Carl Mitchell and the late Shirley Ann Neal Mitchell. Lesa graduated from Watson Chapel High School in 1978 and went on to become the proud owner/operator of...

Donald (Don) Carter

Donald (Don) Carter

Nov 6, 2023

Donald (Don) Carter, 77, of Lake Park peacefully passed away on Monday, November 6th at South Georgia Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 8th, 1946 in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Grover Hudson Carter and Edna Ruby Peeples Carter.

Don was a dedicated logger for Echols Timber before retiring, and he was a huge fan...

Dorothy  Mary Griggs

Dorothy Mary Griggs

Nov 6, 2023

Dorothy Mary Griggs, born on February 14, 1927, passed away on November 6, 2023. She was the cherished daughter of the late John and Mary Gertrude Jarvis, and her life was filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments.

Dorothy had a zest for life. She found immense joy in exploring the world, indulging in her passion for shopping, and adding her...

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