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Local obituaries for Valdosta, Georgia .

Rosa Lee Walker

Rosa Lee Walker

Oct 16, 2020

Ms. Rosa “Rose” Lee Walker passed this life on    October 16th, 2020.   Rose was born June 14,1942 to the late Sanfust, Sr. and the late  Clara Mae Tumbling in Tifton, GA.   She was educated in the Tift County School System.  She was a member of St. Lukes Freewill Baptist Church of Lake Park, GA.  Rose was united in matrimony...

Jean Eathall Williams

Jean Eathall Williams

Oct 12, 2020

Jean Eathall Williams was born January 20, 1953 in Valdosta, GA to the late Mary Fransie Bellamy and the late John Wilson.

Jean was a wonderful woman.  There was love in everything she did to make her family and friends lives worthwhile.  Her smile was warm and her heart was filled with kindness and compassion.

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Charlie Edward "Mickey" Barr, Jr.

Charlie Edward "Mickey" Barr, Jr.

Oct 3, 2020

Celebration of Life for the late Mr. Charlie E. "Mickey" Barr, Jr. will be Friday, October 9, 2020, 2:00 p.m., from the sanctuary of St. John A.M.E. Church, 800 West Magnolia St., Valdosta. This will be a private service for immediate family only.

Reverend Kelly Faulk is pastor and will officiate.

Interment will follow in...

Julia Frances Taylor

Julia Frances Taylor

Sep 23, 2020

Celebration of Life for the late Mrs. Julia Frances Taylor will be Monday, September 28, 2020, 11:00 a.m., St. John A.M.E. Church, 800 W. Magnolia St., Valdosta.

Entombment will follow at Riverview Memorial Gardens.

Public viewing will be Sunday, September 27, 2020, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

All those who wish to pay...

Kevin Len Valentino

Kevin Len Valentino

Sep 17, 2020

Memorial service for the late Mr. Kevin L. Valentino, will be Saturday, September 26, 2020, 2:00 p.m., at the chapel of Godfrey Funeral Home. This will be a private for the immediate family only.

Dr. Ronnie Mathis will officiate.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.godfreyfuneralhome.net.

Professional services provided...

Gloria Lavon "Von" Sermons

Gloria Lavon "Von" Sermons

Sep 17, 2020

Celebration of Life for the late Ms. Gloria L. “Von” Sermons will be Saturday, September 26, 2020, 1:00 p.m., at Sunset Hill Cemetery

Public viewing will be Friday, September 25, 2020, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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

Eloise Wrice Sorrell

Eloise Wrice Sorrell

Sep 14, 2020

Eloise Wrice Sorrell died peacefully on September 14, 2020 in Valdosta, GA at the age of 66 years old. She was born to the late Robert M. and the late Geraldine Wrice on November 14, 1953.

Eloise graduated from Middle Tennessee State University and Valdosta State College with a Specialist degree in Educational Science. Eloise married George...

Fannie Wilson

Fannie Wilson

Sep 10, 2020

Mother Fannie Robinson Wilson was born March 10, 1922, in Lowndes County, GA, to the late Rossie Robinson and the late Amanda Jenkins.   She received her childhood education in the Lowndes County School System.  On November 26, 1945, she married Eddie A. Wilson of Quitman, GA.  She later accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and became a...

Geneva B. Robinson

Geneva B. Robinson

Sep 10, 2020

Mrs. Geneva Robinson departed this life on September 10, 2020. She was born into this blessed life on September 1, 1945 in the town of Lake City, Florida, to the late Willie Lee Barkley, Jr and the late Gussie Lee Floyd. She worked for the Lowndes County School System for eight years and as a caretaker and housekeeper for...

Maerentha Williams Lane (Aka "Rent")

Maerentha Williams Lane (Aka "Rent")

Sep 6, 2020

Mrs. Maerentha Williams Lane, affectionately known as “Rent”, 72, went home to be with our lord and savior on Sunday, September 6, 2020. She was born in Boston, GA to the late Archie Lee and the late Cora Lee Tim Williams. At an early age, she gave her life to Christ and joined the Richland Missionary Baptist Church in...

Nathaniel Wright

Nathaniel Wright

Sep 4, 2020

Nathaniel Wright, affectionately called “Labby’, was born October 23, 1935, in Lowndes County, GA, to the late E.K. Wright and the late Alice Blake Wright.

He was employed as a truck driver for over 20 years at the Orvis Company. Nathaniel married the love of his life, Mrs. Bennie Ruth Holmes and to this union, three children...

Marveline Swopes

Marveline Swopes

Sep 1, 2020

It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces Ms. Marveline Swopes, age 58, departed this life, Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at her residence.

The funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.

Luther Javann Matchett

Luther Javann Matchett

Aug 31, 2020

It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces Mr. Luther Javann Matchett, age 67, departed this life, August 31, 2020, at the Fellowship Home, Valdosta, GA.

The Celebration of Life for the late Mr. Luther Javann Matchett, will be Tuesday, September 8, 2020, 10:00 a.m., the chapel of Godfrey Funeral Home, immediate family only. Interment will...

Patricia Ann Denson

Patricia Ann Denson

Aug 26, 2020

It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces Miss Patricia Ann Denson, age 48, departed this life, August 26, 2020, at the Aventura Hospital and Medical Center, Miami, FL

The funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.

Deborah Jane Carr

Deborah Jane Carr

Aug 23, 2020

Deborah Carr, age 58, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2020, at home in Valdosta, GA. Debbie was born December 15, 1961, in Cortland, NY, to Rowland and Patsy (Murphy) Smith. She was a 1980 graduate of Moravia Central School. Debbie was a longtime employee of Cortland Regional Medical Center and known as a warm and considerate caregiver by...

Frank Lamar Moore

Frank Lamar Moore

Aug 22, 2020

Mr. Frank Lamar Moore, affectionately called “Baby” was born August 7, 1947, in Valdosta, GA to the late Mr. Ulysses Grant and the late Mrs. Bessie Mae Mooore.

He was educated in the Valdosta City School System. He later joined Job Corp in Oakland, California and became an electrician by trade. Frank was a hard working disciplined...

Joan Whitfield

Joan Whitfield

Aug 17, 2020

It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces Ms. Joan Whitfield, age 65, departed this life, August 17, 2020, at the Select Specialty Hospital, Tallahassee, FL.

Graveside service for the late Ms. Joan Whitfield will be held on Saturday, August 29th, 10:00 a.m., at the Pallbearers Cemetery.

Public viewing will be Friday, August 28,...

Roger Royster, Jr

Roger Royster, Jr

Aug 13, 2020

Roger Royster, Jr. was born on March 18, 1944, in Sylvester, GA. He was the first born of the late Roger Royster, Sr. and the late Fannie Lee Bishop.

On July 1, 1966, Roger united in matrimony to Mary Ellen Ledon, and to this union, three children were born: Alyssa Ledonna, Roderic Shawn, and Marcus Alexander.

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Margaret Mckoy Jordon

Margaret Mckoy Jordon

Aug 5, 2020

It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces Mrs. Margaret McKoy Jordon, age 98, of Valdosta, GA, departed this life Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at the South Georgia Medical Center.

Graveside service for the late Mrs. Margaret McKoy Jordon will be Wednesday, August 12, 2020, 10:00 A.M., at the Sunset Hill Cemetery, 1100 N. Oak Street,...

Danny Lee Echols, Sr.

Danny Lee Echols, Sr.

Jul 28, 2020

It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces Mr. Danny Lee Echols, Sr., age 64, of Valdosta, GA, departed this life Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at the South Georgia Medical Center, Valdosta.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.godfreyfuneralhome.net.

Professional services provided by Godfrey Funeral Home, LLC. Sympathy may be...

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