Obituaries

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Dec 18, 2019

Anna Lee Hardy was born November 7, 1936, in Newark, NJ, to the late O’Neil Hardy, Sr. and the late Ruth Elizabeth Davis Hardy. She was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, and her son, Ruben J. Hardy.

Anna was educated in the Newark, NJ school system. In the 60’s, Anna rededicated her life back...

Dec 16, 2019

Eddie B Tucker, the son of the late Will and Lena Tucker, was born on September 19, 1922. He departed this life on Monday, December 16, 2019. He grew up on the Tucker Family Farm in Clyattville with his siblings, Glover, Johnny B, Leila Mae, and the twins, Ansel and Ander. All his siblings preceded him in death.

Dec 8, 2019

Remembering His Legacy

Russell Perry Woods Jr. was born on May 18, 1932 in Valdosta, GA to the proud and loving parents, the late Russell Woods Sr. and late Alice Sampson. He was educated in the Valdosta City Schools and later attended Dasher High School. Russell was united in holy matrimony...

Dec 8, 2019

Betty Ann Luster was born June, 26, 1930, in Milledgeville, GA, to the late Mammie Brown and Herbert Reeves.

“Mama” was what she was affectionately referred to by her loving son, George, but there was a select few who called her by her first and middle name, “Betty Ann.” Always a nurturer and a giver, she did...

Dec 2, 2019

Heaven has gained a precious angel!

Mother Ruth P. Berrian was born March 4, 1936, in Valdosta, GA, to the late Abel and Ethel Washington.

During her childhood years, she attended the Valdosta City School System and was a proud member of the graduating Class of 1955 of Dasher High School....

Nov 29, 2019

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. Psalms 116:15

On April 13, 1926, in Lakeland, GA, the late March and Mamie Miller announced the birth of their royal princess, Queen Elizabeth Brown.

Queen Elizabeth Brown was one of life’s most treasured gifts-her price was far above rubies....

Nov 22, 2019

Ruther Mae “Ruth” Thomas was born in Bellville, FL on November 19, 1931 to the late Taylor Mitchell, Sr. and the late Queen Ann Jenkins Mitchell.

Ruth was known and loved by many. She had a warm spirit and never encountered a stranger. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and friend whose laughter will be missed by...

Nov 19, 2019

Marian “Sug” Richardson Phipps was born August 19, 1930, in Valdosta, GA, to the late Joseph Kealby Richardson and the late Malvenia Screen Richardson. She and her five siblings were raised by the late Mama Willie Richardson.

Marian attended Hahira Elementary and Hahira High School Lowndes County. She graduated from Winchester High School in Monroe, NC. Marian...