Obituaries

Jan 26, 2021

Celebration of Life for the late Mrs. Eloise Butler Pierce will be Saturday, January 30, 2021, 1:00 p.m., at the chapel of Godfrey Funeral Home., Valdosta, GA.  Bro. Gene Godfrey will officiate.

Public viewing will begin at 12 p.m., Saturday until funeral time at Godfrey Funeral Home.

Interment will follow in the Joe Howell Cemetery....

Jan 26, 2021

It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces Deacon James H. Adams, Sr., age 92, of Valdosta, GA, departed this life Tuesday, January 26, 2021.

Celebration of Life for the late Deacon James H. Adams, Sr. will be Monday, February 1, 2021, 11:00 a.m., at Greater Pleasant Temple MBC, Valdosta.  Pastor Bernard L. Robinson, Sr.  will...

Jan 2, 2021

Bertha Mae “Sweetie” Moody, the third of nine children, was born on February 16, 1938, to the late Eugene and Ruthie Mae Baker.  On Saturday, January 2, 2021, Bertha left this earthly state transitioning to the cloud of witnesses that awaits each of us on the other side.

Preceded in death by her children, Lamarian Burgess and...

Dec 27, 2020

Mrs. Jeanette D. Crawford was born January 7, 1958 to the late James A. Davis and the late Maie Noie Davis.

Jeanette was a proud member of Valdosta High School’s R.O.T.C. program. She was a graduate of VHS Class of 1976 and was also a loyal Valdosta Wildcat Football fan. After graduating from high school, Jeanette married...

Dec 25, 2020

Irene J. Carter was born to the late Arthur Johns and Mary Collier Johns on March 22, 1918, in Lowndes County, Georgia.

Mrs.  Carter, fondly called “Sister Gal”, was a devoted wife to the late Mr. Tommie Carter whom she married on February 22, 1944 and was a loving mother to her children.  She was a meek...

Dec 22, 2020

Early Tuesday morning, December 22, 2020, calmness and softness surrounded the air of a bedroom and slowly moved downward with serenity and rendered the illuminating spirit of Ms. Curley Clemons Bradley to a place of peace and eternal rest in the presence of her Lord and Savior. Curley was born November 14, 1948, to the late Abraham Clemons, Sr....

Dec 21, 2020

Willie Maxwell Jr. was born July 29, 1955, to the late Willie Maxwell Sr. and the late Mary Lou Maxwell McGee.

Willie was a kind man with a quite a sense of humor. When in his company, it was a guarantee he was going to make you laugh. He was caring and did not mind helping those...

Dec 17, 2020

It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces Mr. Robin Van Williams, Sr., age 64, of Valdosta, GA, departed this life Thursday, December 17, 2020.

Robin Van Williams, Sr. was born on November 2, 1956 in the state of Missouri, to the late Helen L. Williams and the late Roy Van Williams.

Robin was...

Dec 16, 2020

Rickey B. Morris was born July 19, 1963, in Adel, GA, to the late Elease Morris and the late Wildrow Inman.

Rickey was a man who truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures of faith, family and love. He had an unique ability to reach people in positive way through his kind heart and generous...

Dec 13, 2020

The Celebration of Life graveside service for the late Min. Mary L. Johnson, age 62, of Valdosta, will be Friday, December 18, 2020, 11:00 a.m., at Pallbearers Cemetery, Valdosta.

Public viewing, Thursday, December 17th, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Godfrey Funeral Home.

All those who wish to pay their respect in person must wear...

Dec 10, 2020

The Celebration of Life graveside service for the late Mr. Lewis Charles "L.C.", age 71, of Lakeland, GA , will be Saturday, December 19, 2020, 11:00 a.m., at Beaver Dam Cemetery, 457 Pauline Street, Ray City, GA.

Public viewing, Friday, December 18th, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Godfrey Funeral Home.

All those who wish...

Dec 6, 2020

It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces Deacon Reuben Jenkins, age 74, of Valdosta, GA, departed this life Sunday, December 06, 2020.

The Celebration of Life for the late Deacon Reuben Jenkins will be Sunday, December 13, 2020, 12:00 p.m., on the campus Day Spring Baptist Church, 615 Dasher Lane, Valdosta, GA.

Interment...

Dec 5, 2020

It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces Ms. Jannie Mae Davis, age 69, of Valdosta, GA, departed this life Saturday, December 05, 2020.

The Celebration of Life graveside service for the late Ms. Jannie Mae Davis, of Valdosta, will be Saturday, December 12, 2020, 11:00 a.m., at Register Cemetery, Valdosta.

Public viewing, Friday,...

Dec 1, 2020

It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces Mr. Bose "Poochie" Hazzard, Jr, age 60, of Valdosta, GA, departed this life Tuesday, December 01, 2020.

The Celebration of Life for the late Mr. Bose “Poochie” Hazzard, age 60, of Valdosta, GA, will be Saturday, December 12, 2020, 2:00 p.m., at Universal Deliverance Church, 419 Adair Street,...

Nov 19, 2020

The Celebration of Life graveside service for the late Mr. Cantonial D. Patterson, age 47, of Valdosta, GA, will be Tuesday, November 24, 2020, 11:00 a.m., at the Pallbearers Cemetery, Valdosta, GA.

Public viewing is today, 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Godfrey Funeral Home.

All those who wish to pay their respect in person...

Nov 16, 2020

The Celebration of Life graveside service for the late Mr. Terry Atkins, age 62, of Valdosta, GA, will be Saturday, 10:00 a.m., at the Pallbearers Cemetery, 2660 Riverside Road, Valdosta, GA.

Reverend Dr. Alford Belin, Jr. will officiate.

All those who wish to pay their respect in person must wear a mask at the gravesite....

Nov 12, 2020

The Celebration of Life for the late Mother Marjorie Margaret McMillan Hart will be Saturday, 12:00 p.m., at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 3835 White Water Road, Valdosta.

Dr. Charles E. Vinson Sr. is the pastor and will officiate.

Interment will follow in the Mt. Calvary Church Cemetery.

Public viewing today, 10:00 a.m....

Nov 11, 2020

It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces Mr. William Miller, age 61, of Ray City, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday, November 11, 2020.

The Celebration of Life memorial service for the late Mr. William Bott Miller will be Saturday, November 21st, 12:00 noon, at the Eastview Cemetery, Cypress Street, Nashville, GA.

Pastor Superintendent...

Nov 8, 2020

Mr. Joseph Wright, Jr. was born January 18, 1945, in Valdosta, GA, to the late Mr. Joseph Wright, Sr. and the late Mrs. Ethel Mae McCoggle Wright.

Upon graduating from high school, Joseph answered the call of  duty and enlisted in the United States Army.  While serving his country, he was rewarded with many decorations, campaign       ribbons...

Oct 28, 2020

Deacon Earnest Carter, Sr. was born April  10, 1934, in Lowndes County, GA, to the late Jim Henry and the late Mattie E. Wright Carter.  He departed this life on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, 7:25 p.m., at his home of 65 years.

Deacon Carter graduated from Lowndes County Training School on May 21, 1954. Earnest met and...