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Obituaries
Local obituaries for Valdosta, Georgia .
El Stafford Thomas, Sr.
Oct 7, 2026
It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces Mr. El Stafford Thomas, Sr., age 62, departed this life Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
The Celebration of Life for the late Mr. El Stafford Thomas, Sr., will be Sunday, October 18, 2026, 11:00 a.m., at The Thomas Residence, 501 East Hill Ave., Valdosta, GA.
Live streaming will be available for the service.
Interment will...
Mattie Williams Smith
Oct 6, 2026
It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces, Ms. Mattie Williams Smith, age 82, departed this life Sunday, October 6, 2026.
The Celebration of Life for the late Ms. Mattie Williams Smith will be Saturday, October 17, 2026, 1:00 p.m., at Greater Mt. Carmel Ministry HOGSIC, 1106 Lake Park Rd., Valdosta, GA.
Interment will follow at Riverview Memorial Gardens, 3945 N....
Tillie Mae Johnson
Oct 6, 2026
It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces, Ms. Tillie Mae Johnson, age 91, departed this life Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
The Celebration of Life for the late Ms. Tillie Mae Johnson will be Saturday, October 17, 2026, 1:00 p.m., at Forrest Park Church of Christ, 4263 Inner Perimeter Road, Valdosta, GA.
Interment will follow at Sunset Hill Cemetery, 1100 N....
Clara Brown Henderson
Oct 5, 2026
It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces, Ms. Clara Brown Henderson, age 76, departed this life Monday, October 5, 2026.
The Memorial Service for the late Ms. Clara Brown Henderson will be Saturday, October 17, 2026, 11:00 a.m., at Mrs. Eula C. Godfrey Memorial Chapel, 636 River St., Valdosta, GA.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at...
Eileen D. Boyd
Sep 27, 2026
It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces, Mrs. Eileen D. Boyd, age 67, departed this life Sunday, September 27, 2026.
The Celebration of Life for the late Mrs. Eileen D. Boyd will be Saturday, October 3, 2026, 1:00 p.m., at Mrs. Eula C. Godfrey Memorial Chapel, 636 River St., Valdosta, GA.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry...
Freddie C. Hamilton
Sep 21, 2026
It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces, Mr. Freddie Hamilton, age 82, departed this life Monday, September 21, 2026.
The Celebration of Life for the late Mr. Freddie Hamilton will be Saturday, October 3, 2026, 11:00 a.m., at Payton AME Church, 6652 Jumping Gully Road, Valdosta, GA.
Interment will follow at Payton AME Church Cemetery.
Public viewing will be Friday, October...
Ora Lee Pierce
Sep 15, 2026
It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces, Mrs. Ora L. Pierce, age 78, departed this life Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
The Celebration of Life for the late Mrs. Ora L. Pierce will be Saturday, September 26, 2026, 11:00 a.m., at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 3030 Hwy 41, Valdosta, GA.
Interment will follow at Bethel AME Church Cemetery, NW 26th...
Melvin Herron
Sep 12, 2026
It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces, Mr. Melvin Herron, age 74, departed this life Saturday, September 12, 2026.
The Celebration of Life for the late Mr. Melvin Herron will be Saturday, September 19, 2026, 3:30 p.m., at Morning Star Baptist Church, 1051 Howell Rd., Valdosta, GA.
Interment will be Monday at Tallahassee National Cemetery, 5015 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL,...
Ernestine Hardy
Sep 9, 2026
It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces, Ms. Ernestine Hardy, age 79, departed this life Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
The Celebration of Life for the late Ms. Ernestine Hardy will be Saturday, September 19, 2026, 1:00 p.m., at Mrs. Eula C. Godfrey Memorial Chapel, 636 River Street, Valdosta, GA.
Public viewing will be Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 11:00 a.m....
Yvonnie Mitchell
Aug 29, 2026
It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces, Yvonnie Mitchell, age 65, departed this life Saturday, August 29, 2026.
The Celebration of Life for the late Yvonnie will be Saturday, September 5, 2026, 11:00 a.m., at Mt. Zion AME Church, 4011 N. Oak Street Ext., Valdosta, GA.
Interment will follow at Mt. Zion AME Church Cemetery, Valdosta, GA.
Public viewing will be...
Gloria Baker Elliott
Aug 24, 2026
It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces, Ms. Gloria B. Elliott, age 82, departed this life Monday, August 24, 2026.
The Celebration of Life for the late Ms. Gloria B. Elliott will be Saturday, August 29, 2026, 11:00 a.m., at Mrs. Eula C. Godfrey Memorial Chapel, 636 River St., Valdosta, GA.
Interment will follow at Southview Cemetery, 2065 Clay Road,...
Mrs. Arsimmer Wilder-McCoy
Aug 17, 2026
It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces, Mrs. Arsimmer Wilder-McCoy, age 78, departed this life Monday, August 17, 2026.
The Celebration of Life for the late Mrs. Arsimmer Wilder-McCoy will be Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 1:00 p.m., at St. Lewis Missionary Baptist Church, 679 Hwy SR-135, Naylor, GA.
Interment will follow at Charles Knight Cemetery, 36 N. College Street, Lakeland,...
Joe Nathan Brown
Aug 17, 2026
It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces, Mr. Joe Nathan Brown, age 72, departed this life Monday, August 17, 2026.
The Celebration of Life for the late Mr. Joe Nathan Brown will be Saturday, August 29, 2026, 3:00 p.m., at Union Cathedral, 1050 E. Hill Ave., Valdosta, GA.
Interment will be Monday, August 31, 2026, at Riverview Memorial Gardens, 3945...
Freddie Lee Blair
Aug 16, 2026
It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces, Mr. Freddie Lee Blair, Jr., age 74, departed this life Sunday, August 16, 2026.
The Celebration of Life for the late Mr. Freddie Lee Blair, Jr. will be Saturday, September 5, 2026, 11:00 a.m., at Mrs. Eula C. Godfrey Memorial Chapel, 636 River St., Valdosta, GA.
Public viewing will be Friday, September 4,...
Michael Bernard Williams
Aug 11, 2026
It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces, Mr. Michael Bernard Williams, age 41, departed this life Tuesday, July 11, 2026 in Valdosta, GA.
The family has chosen to celebrate their loved one privately. Please keep them in your prayers.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.godfreyfuneralhome.net.
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Due to COVID-19, Godfrey...
Mary Evelyn Tucker-Thompson
Aug 10, 2026
It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces, Ms. Mary Evelyn Tucker-Thompson, age 78, departed this life Monday, August 10, 2026.
The Celebration of Life for the late Ms. Mary Evelyn Tucker-Thompson will be Sunday, August 23, 2026, 2:00 p.m., at Southside Church of Christ, 1198 Old Statenville Rd., Valdosta, GA.
Interment will follow at Southview Cemetery, 2065 Clay Road, Valdosta,...
Ella Scriven Blue
Aug 9, 2026
It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces, Ms. Ella Scriven Blue, age 105, of Valdosta, GA, departed this life Sunday, August 9, 2026.
The Celebration of Life for the late Ms. Ella Scriven Blue will be Saturday, August 15, 2026, 11:00 a.m., at St. John AME Church, 800 W. Magnolia St., Valdosta, GA, 31601.
Interment will follow at Sunset Hill...
Buford "Duke" McAllister
Aug 7, 2026
It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces, Mr. Buford "Duke" McAllister, age 63, of Ray City, GA, departed this life Friday, August 7, 2026.
The Celebration of Life for the late Mr. Buford "Duke" McAllister will be Saturday, August 15, 2026, 11:00 a.m., Miracle Temple First Born Church, 620 N. Elm St., Adel, GA 31620.
Interment will follow at Beaver...
Patricia Ann Cooper
Aug 6, 2026
It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces, Ms. Patricia Ann Cooper, age 79, departed this life Thursday, August 6, 2026.
The Celebration of Life for the late Ms. Patricia Ann Cooper will be Saturday, August 22, 2026, 11:00 a.m., at Mrs. Eula C. Godfrey Memorial Chapel, 636 River St., Valdosta, GA.
Interment will follow at Sunset Hill Cemetery, 1100 N....
Maple Johns Gary
Aug 5, 2026
It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces, Ms. Maple Johns Gary, age 101, departed this life Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
The Memorial Service for the late Ms. Maple Johns Gary will be Saturday, August 8, 2026, 12 Noon, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 3030 Hwy US 41, Valdosta, GA.
Interment will follow at Sunset Hill Cemetery, 1100 N. Oak...
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