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Local obituaries for Valdosta, Georgia .
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...
Mrs. Ollie Beatrice Johnson
Mar 11, 2020
‘Those we hold close to our hearts never truly leave us. They live on in the kindness they have shared and the love they brought into our lives.”
Ollie Beatrice Johnson was born on April 5, 1929, to the late Mr. Sam and the late Neva M. Jennings, in Madison County, FL. She lived in Adel, GA...
Cassandra Miller Carter
Mar 5, 2020
Cassandra Miller Carter , was born on September 26, 1972 in Quitman, Ga., to the late Willie C. Miller Sr. and late Lorene Parker Miller.
She received her education in the Valdosta City School System and was a graduate of the Valdosta High School Class of 1991. A few years later, Cassandra met and married...
Mother Odella Lucas-Pearson
Feb 28, 2020
On December 18, 1918 in Hahira, GA, the late Robert J. Lucas, Sr. and the late Essie Mae Lucas was blessed with a beautiful baby girl from the Lord. With much thought, they named her Odella Lucas.
She attended the Lowndes County School System and was a graduate of Dasher High School. Having a love for children,...
Arnita Rena Bines
Feb 8, 2020
Arnita Rena Bines was born September 1, 1965 to the late Annanias Denson, Sr. and Betty Bines Mitchell.
She was educated in the Valdosta City School System and was a member of the Valdosta High Class of 1983. She continued her education at Valdosta Technical College and successfully completed the Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate Program. Afterwards, she...
Ret. Ssgt Frederick L. Bivins I
Feb 3, 2020
Retired SSGT Frederick L. Bivins I (USAF) was born September 23, 1957, to the late Jack Johnson and Verdell Bivins.
Frederick attended the Valdosta City Schools in Valdosta, GA and graduated in 1977 from Valdosta High School. After graduating, Frederick answered the call of service for his country by enlisting in the United...
Mother Hannah Effie Jones
Jan 23, 2020
Hannah Effie Woods Jones was born June 3, 1931 in Dothan, Alabama to the late Calvin and Effie Woods.
When Hannah became of an age of maturity, she met and married the love of her life, Nathaniel Frances Jones, Sr. and was blessed with nine children. She was a woman of strength and endurance. She loved her...
Brenda Onita Williams
Jan 22, 2020
Brenda Onita Williams was born February 6, 1960, in Valdosta, GA, to the late James and Onettie J. Williams.
During her childhood years, she was educated in the Valdosta School System in Valdosta, GA.
Brenda was the backbone of her family and viewed as a true angel from heaven by so many. She loved her...
Joyce Marie Moore
Jan 15, 2020
Joyce Marie Williams Moore was born January 6, 1958, in Valdosta, GA, to Ruby Haynes and Joseph Burgman.
A dedicated woman of God, Joyce was a loving and caring soul. Her dedication to God was exemplified by her love for her family, friends, and church. Caring and nurturing caused her hands to reach beyond serving her family...
Deacon James M. Burns
Jan 7, 2020
Jimmie M. Burns , known as “James” was born on June 16, 1941 to the late Deary Burns and the late Cora Lee Johnson Burns.
A God-fearing man of integrity, James loved the Lord and served him faithfully. God’s love was demonstrated daily through his spiritual leadership and love for his family, church, work place,...
Lanist Brinson
Dec 24, 2019
Lanist Brinson was born to the late Leonard Brinson, Sr., and the late Beulah Brinson on October 4, 1939, in Valdosta, Georgia.
After attending Pinevale High School, he relocated to Miami, Florida in his early twenties. There, he found employment with St Ives/Angstrom Graphics as a Lithograph Printer. After securing employment, he married his sweetheart...
Wanda Holmes Whitfield
Dec 19, 2019
Wanda Holmes Whitfield was born March 4, 1957, in Clinch County, Georgia, to the late Blanch Holmes and the late Sammy Lee Brown.
Wanda will always be remembered for her caring heart and for having a very nice personality. There was love in everything she did to make those around her lives worthwhile which made it easy...
Leroy Young
Dec 18, 2019
Leroy Young was born August 1, 1947, in Naylor, GA, to the late Elmore and Dellis Young.
Leroy Young was a very devoted, loving, hardworking, intelligent and caring man. Well known for his greatness, he was a mentor and father figure to a lot of his family and friends. As described by his family, he was a...
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