OBITUARIES

Jun 26, 2025

Cooper Brice Cooper, age 39, of Valdosta, passed from this life on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Regency Critical Hospital in Macon. He was born in Valdosta on October 28, 1985.

Cooper was a graduate of McEachern High School in Powder Springs, GA. He worked for the City of Valdosta and was a member of First Baptist Church of Marietta. Known...

Jun 26, 2025

John H. Miller, 93, of Lake Park, died on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Fellowship Home following a period of declining health. He was born on November 11, 1931, in Cairo, Georgia to the late Robert Lee Miller and Annie Mae Miller Scoggins. Mr. Miller was a veteran of the United States Army and had served during the Korean Conflict...

Jun 26, 2025

Jun 23, 2025

David Drew, 77, of Hahira, GA, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, June 23, 2025. Born on October 5, 1947, in Hahira, to the late Oris and Margaret Drew Boyette. He was a lifelong resident of the community he loved.

A graduate of Hahira High School in 1965, David played basketball for the Tigers before attending Valdosta State College,...

Jun 23, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gerald Edward Spell, age 74, of Hahira, GA, who entered into eternal rest on June 23, 2025. A devoted husband, father, and friend, Gerald leaves behind a legacy of unwavering faith, love for the outdoors, and a heart that was always ready to serve others.

Born on January 11, 1951...

Jun 19, 2025

Ruby Evelyn Baker, 85 of Hahira, died at South Georgia Medical Center on Thursday, June 19, 2025. A native of Lowndes County, she was born in Hahira on July 8, 1939, and lived her entire life in Hahira. Ruby was the daughter of the late Daniel and Emily Moore McIntyre. She was an accomplished gardener and worked as a caregiver...

Jun 19, 2025

Aralee Jolen Swindle, aged 37, of Sycamore, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Tift Regional Hospital after a brief illness. Born on May 24, 1988, in Valdosta, she was the beloved daughter of Robert Darrell Swindle, II, and Laura Aralee Rosengren Swindle.

Growing up, Aralee was very active; she danced at Gerlock Studio starting at 3 years old,...

Jun 14, 2025

Trisha Lynn Collier, 47, of Valdosta, passed away on June 14, 2025. Born in St. Charles, Missouri, on June 14, 1978, Trisha was the daughter of William Joseph Collier and Dana June Forrest Collier. She lived in Missouri until she was seven years old and then moved with her family to Douglas at the age of eight. A 1996 graduate...

Jun 12, 2025

Carol Jean Rafferty June 12,2025 Carol Jean Rafferty, age 82, of Valdosta, Georgia, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 12th, 2025, at South Georgia Medical Center. 

She was born on October 10, 1942 to the late Paul Kirschke Sr and Ellen Lester Kirschke. 

A dedicated and hard-working woman, Carol worked for many years alongside her husband William...

Jun 12, 2025

It is with sadness that I share the passing of my brother, Thomas (Tom) W. Daughtrey, into the Lord's hands at the age of 78 on 12 June 2025, peacefully at home, in the company of his loving wife Sandra (Dawkins) Daughtrey, of Valdosta, GA.

Tom was a prolific traveler and adventurer. He was born in Hahira, GA on 13 July...

Jun 12, 2025

Bobbie Ann Hayes, age 77, of Lake Park, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at South Georgia Medical Center, Smith Northview Campus, following a lengthy illness. Born on December 18, 1947, in Lowndes County, GA, she was a daughter of the late Wilbur H. Harris and Minnie Lee Burnett Harris. Mrs. Hayes was a dedicated and hardworking...

Jun 12, 2025

Leigh Reddick Long, 57, of Valdosta, passed from this life on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Born in Marietta on January 27, 1968, Leigh was the daughter of the late Graydon Dennis Reddick, Jr., and Evelyn Ellene Woodard. Leigh grew up in Cordele, graduated from Crisp County High School, she then continued her education at Valdosta State University, where she became...

Jun 11, 2025

Charles “Charlie” Register, 74, of Valdosta, died on Wednesday, June 11th, 2025. Charlie was born in Valdosta in 1951 to the late William Tally “W.T.” and Iris Register. Charlie had a passion for music beginning in his teens and played bass in a garage band “The Peppermint Styx” with his cousins and friends. His brother, Andy Register, managed the band...

Jun 10, 2025

Charles Lee “CT” Tarpley, 82, of Valdosta, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Langdale Hospice House. Charles was a teacher, coach, husband, father, and friend. He had a big personality and an even bigger heart that he was always ready to share. 

Born in Augusta, GA, on November 16, 1942, Charles grew up in Augusta and graduated from Richmond...

Jun 8, 2025

Jon Carpio, 58, of Valdosta, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida.

Jon was born on August 10, 1966, in North Kohala, Hawaii, to Arsie Carpio and Julie Fujioka. A retired Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force, Jon honorably served his country for nearly 24 years.

Jon was known first and foremost for his...

Jun 7, 2025

Joni Rebecca “Becki” Coombs, of Valdosta, passed away peacefully at Holly Hill Nursing Home to be with her Lord on June 7, 2025. She was 69 years old and graduated from Valdosta High School in the mid 1970’s. Becki was a free spirit who loved life. She worked several jobs over the years, including as a receptionist at hotels and...

Jun 7, 2025

Myrtle J. Pfeffer, 75, of Valdosta, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born in Valdosta on March 11, 1950, to the late James Lowell Land and Lillie Dickerson Lane. Mrs. Pfeffer was of the Baptist faith and had been a caregiver all her life.

Mrs. Pfeffer is survived by her daughter Dana Duguid...

Jun 4, 2025

Avis Olliff, 83, of Valdosta, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at South Georgia Medical Center. Born in Kite, GA on January 16, 1942, to the late William Roy Hendricks and Mary Marguerite Winfrey Hendricks. Growing up in Kite, she graduated from Kite High School in 1960, the Salutatorian of her class. She went on to Brewton Parker College...

Jun 4, 2025

Georgia Ruth Gill Herndon, 85, of Lake Park, died on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at the Suwanee Valley Nursing Center in Jasper, Florida following a lengthy illness. She was born on May 10, 1940, in Lawtey, Florida to the late Raiford and Lelia Miller Gill. Ruth was raised by her mother and stepfather Albert Law. Ruth retired from Owens-Illinois and...

Jun 3, 2025

Barbara Jean Shadid Ward, 90, of Valdosta, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Langdale Hospice House following a period of declining health. She was born on December 26, 1934, in Springfield, Illinois, to the late Sam and Samia Wehba Shadid. Mrs. Ward was a retired educator from the Lowndes County Schools system and was of the Greek Orthodox...