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Local obituaries for Valdosta, Georgia .

Louis Junior Willis

Louis Junior Willis

Oct 17, 2019

Louis Junior Willis, the first born of ten children, was born December 23, 1931, to the late Robert Louis and Mary Willis.

Louis received his education while enrolled in the Valdosta City School System. Later to show his continued support, he became a team dad for the Pinevale Bad News Bears whom he loved dearly.

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Margaret Brown Kelley

Margaret Brown Kelley

Oct 10, 2019

Margaret Brown Kelley was born October 10, 1942, to the late KC Brown, Sr. and the late Rev. Edna Brown Holder.

She was educated in the Lowndes County School System and was a proud member of Pinevale High graduating Class of 1961.

After graduating from Pinevale High, Margaret chose to begin her new chapter in...

Tsgt Jimmy Lee Wright

Tsgt Jimmy Lee Wright

Oct 10, 2019

Retired TSGT Jimmy Lee Wright was born May 23, 1956, to the late Louise Lane and was raised and adopted by the late James and Mamie Wright.

Jimmy attended the Valdosta School System and graduated from Valdosta High School in 1974, where he was a member of the band and the tennis team. After graduating, Jimmy answered...

James Antonio Williams

James Antonio Williams

Sep 29, 2019

“For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this;

thou shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Galatians 5:14

James Antonio Williams was born July 18, 1979, to Ella M. Revere and James C. Williams

James was an ambitious, dedicated and generous young man. He was a...

Deacon Richard Irvin, Sr.

Deacon Richard Irvin, Sr.

Sep 28, 2019

Deacon Richard Irvin, Sr. was born April 16, 1928, in Clyattville, GA, to the late Estella M. Smith Irvin and the late Collie Irvin.

Deacon Irvin was a man of excellence: a husband we could learn from, a father we could respect, and a man of God worthy of honor. As described by his family, Deacon Irvin...

Beverly "Belle" Edmondson Cox

Beverly "Belle" Edmondson Cox

Sep 25, 2019

Mrs. Beverly “Belle” Edmondson Cox was born October 25, 1971 to Gloria and Joseph Edmondson. She departed this life Wednesday, September 25, 2019.

She was of the Christian faith and believed Jesus to be her Lord and Savior. Beverly, fondly called “Belle”, attended Valdosta City School System and was a 1989 graduate of Valdosta High School. Belle...

Bernice Mcrae

Bernice Mcrae

Sep 24, 2019

Bernice McRae was born September 10, 1942 to the late John Henry McRae and the late Jessie Mae McRae in Valdosta, GA. Bernice concluded her earthly journey on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Interfaith Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY.   Ms. McRae was educated in the Valdosta City School System and an honor graduate of Pinevale High School Class of 1960....

Carroll Manse Johnson

Carroll Manse Johnson

Sep 23, 2019

Carroll Manse Johnson was born January 27, 1942, in Valdosta, GA, to the late Thomas A. and the late Ruby Davis Johnson.

Carroll was a very loving, supportive, and nonjudgmental man. He was   down to earth—knew no strangers. He never complained about anything. Instead, because of his mountainous faith, he would boast about how God has always...

Mother Carrie E. Sirmons

Mother Carrie E. Sirmons

Sep 8, 2019

Mother Carrie E. Sirmons was born January 4, 1934, in Lakeland, GA, to the late Rev. Lewis Sanders Wrice and the late Georgia Wright Wrice.

She was reared in a Christian home where Psalm 1 and Psalm 121 was the family’s motto. This child became a virtuous woman who served her family, her friends, and her neighbors...

Eric Lowell Castleberry

Eric Lowell Castleberry

Sep 3, 2019

“ 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 ESV)

Sunrise: February 11, 1971, 2:30 A.M....

Retired Master Sergeant Samuel Jones, Sr., Usaf

Retired Master Sergeant Samuel Jones, Sr., Usaf

Sep 1, 2019

Retired Master Sergeant Samuel Jones, Sr. was born January 19, 1951, in Brooks County, GA, to the late John E. Jones, Sr. and the late Jewell Roberts Jones.

Samuel L. Jones, Sr., honorable father and grandfather, was a loving and strong willed man. He lived a life that demonstrated the core values of an Airmen: Integrity First....

Florence Wright-Brown

Florence Wright-Brown

Aug 29, 2019

Mrs. Florence Wright-Brown, fondly called “Stanka”, was born June 30, 1962 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, Georgia to the late Wilbur Wright, Sr. and the late Florence Brown Wright. She was educated in the Lowndes County School System and was a member of Lowndes High School graduating Class of 1980.

There was a never a...

Linda Kay Cox

Linda Kay Cox

Aug 28, 2019

It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces Mrs. Linda Kay Cox, age 40, departed this life Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at South Georgia Medical Center.

A memorial service for the late Mrs. Linda Kay Cox will be Saturday, August 31, 2019, 3:00 p.m., North Gate Assembly of God, 4165 Bemiss Road #G, Valdosta, GA.

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Marsharie A'Lane Ingram

Marsharie A'Lane Ingram

Aug 17, 2019

On May 30, 1987, the Lord blessed Marshall Ingram and Carolyn Kenney with a precious baby girl, they named their beautiful bundle of joy, Marsharie A’Lane Ingram.

Marsharie received her in education in the Cook County School System and was a proud member of the graduating Class of 2005. She furthered her education at Wiregrass Technical College...

Deacon C. Randy Humphrey

Deacon C. Randy Humphrey

Aug 11, 2019

Randy Humphrey, age 67, was born to the late Walter and Louise Humphrey, August 15, 1951 in Valdosta, GA. He departed this life on August 11, 2019 after an extensive illness.

Randy loved music. He played a mean trumpet and was a dedicated member of the Pinevale High School Marching Band. Randy graduated from Pinevale in 1969...

Kelvin Jerome Smith, Sr.

Kelvin Jerome Smith, Sr.

Aug 8, 2019

It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces Mr. Kelvin Jerome Smith, Sr., age 56, departed this life Thursday, August 8, 2019, at South Georgia Medical Center.

Public viewing, Friday, August 16, 2019, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Godfrey Funeral Home.

The family will receive family and friends Saturday, August 17, 2019, 11 a.m....

Hezekiah Pat Duncan, Jr.

Hezekiah Pat Duncan, Jr.

Jul 30, 2019

Hezekiah Pat Duncan, Jr., was born to the late Hezekiah Pat Duncan, Sr. and the late Ellen Elizabeth Ann Johnson Duncan, May 15, 1942, Valdosta, GA. A painter by trade, he was a hard working man who strived to provide for his family the best he knew how.

Hezekiah was a very loving and passionate man who...

Johnnie Jones

Johnnie Jones

Jul 29, 2019

Deacon Johnnie Jones Sr., was born June 7, 1937, in Baldwin, AL. He was caring, loving and a God-fearing man. He was faithful to God and trusted God with his whole heart, soul, and mind.

Deacon Jones was a man of wisdom, integrity and peace. He looked to God to guide him and to direct his path....

Harold Eugene Johnson

Harold Eugene Johnson

Jul 25, 2019

Harold Eugene Johnson was born July 26, 1961, in Adel, GA, to the late John Frank Johnson, Sr. and the late Eldora Covington Johnson.

Many celebrate the Proverbs 31 Woman, but few mention the Proverbs 31 Man. Harold Eugene Johnson was indeed such a man. He was a husband with uncompromising values, encouraging, wise, kind hearted, humble,...

Mother Lenora W. Waters

Mother Lenora W. Waters

Jul 21, 2019

Mother Lenora Williams Waters was born June 18, 1926, in Newbern, NC, to the late Willie Murry and the late Mary Williams.

Mother Waters was a dedicated wife, mother, mentor, friend and prayer warrior. To her family, she was the epitome of strength. As a Proverbs 31 woman, she was clothed in strength and dignity. She loved...

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