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Local obituaries for Valdosta, Georgia .
Aubrey Whitfield
Jul 7, 2020
It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces Mr. Aubrey Whitfield, age 61, departed this life, July 7, 2020.
Memorial service for the late Mr. Aubrey Lee Whitfield will be Saturday, July 18, 2020, 10:00 a.m. at Pallbearers Cemetery, 2660 Riverside Road, Valdosta.
No public viewing.
All those who wish to pay...
Jeffery Jequez Franklin
Jul 5, 2020
It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces Jeffery Jequez Franklin, age 18, departed this life Sunday, July 5, 2020.
The Celebration of Life for the late Jeffery JeQuez Franklin will be Friday, July 17, 2020, 11:00 a.m., at the Holy Community Church in Adel. Min. Eric Register will officiate.
Interment will follow at...
Jacob Benjamin Mcelhaney
Jul 4, 2020
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Mr. Jacob Benjamin McElhaney, aka “Ben” was born October 3, 1949 to the parentage of the late Pink C. McElhaney and the late Oscie E. McElhaney in Ocilla, GA. Ben, departed this life on July 4, 2020. He graduated from Ely High School in 1968. He began service in the United States Army in...
Robert Lee Hargett, Sr
Jul 4, 2020
Robert Lee Hargett, Sr., was born November 27, 1946, in Valdosta, GA, to the late Unessee Hargett and the late Ada Lee Smith Hargett.
Robert received his education in the Lowndes County School System where he attended Westside High School. He was employed by Dowling Bag Company and Roadway Express. Robert was a selfless man of integrity...
Donald Earl Hill
Jul 1, 2020
Deacon Donald Earl Hill was born December 19, 1950 in Hollandale, Mississippi, to the late Lewis Hill and Martha Warner Hill.
Don, as he was fondly called, attended Glen Allen, MS Public Schools and graduated from Riverside High School. He furthered his education by attending North Florida Community College in Madison, FL.
Don answered the...
Alice Pearl Thomas
Jun 30, 2020
Everyone knew “Alice Pearl”, what a precious, wonderful soul. Just to meet and know “Alice Pearl”, what a blessing to behold. And at her kitchen table, food good for the stomach, heart, and soul! She was special, unique in a thousand ways. She was giving, she was loving, and will be missed for coming days. She knew sorrow in...
Deacon George Beal
Jun 26, 2020
Deacon George Beal was born July 8, 1941, in Terrell County, GA, to the late Dan Beal, Sr. and the late Vary Hammond Beal.
As described by his family, Deacon George Beal was a man that lived his life based on the qualifications of a deacon. He loved his family and friends deeply. He proved himself to...
Mother Ethel Beal Lewis
Jun 25, 2020
Mother Ethel Beal Lewis was born February 28, 1949, in Terrell County, GA, to the late Dan Beal, Sr. and the late Vary Hammond Beal.
As described by her family, Mother Ethel Beal Lewis was a virtuous woman. She was loving, trustworthy, nurturing, dependable, and had a heart of gold. Hospitality was her ministry. She knew how...
Dorothy Jean Drye
Jun 23, 2020
Ms. Dorothy Jean Thomas Drye was born on December 5, 1960 to the late Herbert H. Thomas and late Flora A. Thomas in Valdosta, GA.
She was a loyal and strong person, who always put the needs of others before her own. Her spirit was of great humility and she showed great appreciation of God’s...
Karl Alderman, Sr.
Jun 3, 2020
Mr. Karl Alderman, Sr. was born June 11, 1956, in Lowndes County, Georgia, to the late Kado Alderman, Jr. and Pauline Alderman. Karl received his education in the Lowndes County School System and was a proud member of the Lowndes County Vikings graduating Class of 1976.
Karl was an dedicated husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was...
Jessie Mae James
May 29, 2020
Ms. Jessie Mae James was born on February 22, 1947 to the late Luella Phillips and Jessie James in Valdosta, GA.
Ms. James was a loving woman who loved Jehovah with all her heart. She enjoyed sharing her wisdom and the love of Jehovah with her family and friends.
As the Matriarch of...
Willie Mae Hitson
May 29, 2020
Mrs. Willie Mae (Sirmans) Hitson of Statenville, Georgia passed away Friday, May 29, 2020.
She was born June 9, 1932 to the late Johnnie Sirmans, Sr. and the late Lizzie (Thomas) Sirmans in Milledgeville, Georgia
She was married to the late Johnnie Clinton Hitson, Sr. for 63 years until his death in 2016.
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Cora Lee Pugh
May 26, 2020
Mrs. Cora Lee Pugh was born March 10, 1942, in Valdosta, Georgia to the late Emmett and Elizabeth James.
During her childhood years, Cora attended Pinevale High School and graduated in 1959. She continued her education at Valdosta Tech in the Nursing Program.
A few years later, Cora met the love of her life Mr....
Gregory Bernard Sampson
May 26, 2020
“ But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, The Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body, to be like his glorious body by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself.” (Philippians 3:20-21)
On Tuesday, May 26, 2020, Gregory Bernard Sampson ...
Trumaine Alfred-Jackson Anderson
May 21, 2020
Mr. Trumaine Alfred-Jackson Anderson was born February 5, 1986, in Valdosta, GA, to Willie and Deborah Anderson.
During his childhood years, he attended Lighthouse Christian School in Valdosta, GA and was actively involved in sports.
Trumaine was a genuine and loving person, who was loved and adored by many. He was a natural born leader...
Dewayne Berry, Jr.
May 5, 2020
Mr. Dewayne Berry, Jr. was born on December 3, 1968 in Valdosta, Georgia to Dewayne Berry Sr. (Geraldine) and the late Marquita N. Ferguson. He was self-employed as a barber and owner of Comfort Zone.
Dewayne departed from this walk of life on May 5, 2020.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in...
Tracey L. Roberts House
Apr 17, 2020
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”
II Timothy 4:7
Tracey Lavette Roberts House was born July 12, 1967 in Lowndes County, Georgia to Virginia Best and John W. Roberts.
She was a faithful member of City of Praise Church...
Brooks Durwood Bivins
Mar 22, 2020
It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces Mr. Brooks Durwood Bivins, age 67, departed this life, Sunday, March 22, 2020 at Langdale Hospice House.
A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.godfreyfuneralhome.net.
Personal and professional services provided by...
Mr. Clarence Hitson, Jr.
Mar 14, 2020
Clarence Hitson, Jr. was born March 31, 1930, in Fairfax, GA, to the late Clarence Hitson, Sr. and the late Gertrude Hunt Hitson.
A hard worker was Clarence and you would always find him working. He was a man who loved his wife and family. Being a good provider for his family was of great...
Edith Marie Brooks
Mar 12, 2020
Edith Marie Brooks , was born on December 19, 1958 in Tallahassee, FL, to the late Benjamin Knight and the late Mozelle Brooks Newsome.
She received her education in Jacksonville, FL and graduated from Technical High School. She continued her education at Florida Community College and completed the Certified Nursing Assistance program. After completion of...
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