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Local obituaries for Valdosta, Georgia .

Joyce Marie Moore

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

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

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

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

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...

Mother Anna Lee Hardy

Mother Anna Lee Hardy

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...

Eddie B. Tucker

Eddie B. Tucker

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.

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Coach Russell Perry Woods, Jr.

Coach Russell Perry Woods, Jr.

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...

Betty Ann Luster

Betty Ann Luster

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...

Mother Ruth P. Berrian

Mother Ruth P. Berrian

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....

Mother Queen Elizabeth Brown

Mother Queen Elizabeth Brown

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....

Ruther Mae Thomas

Ruther Mae Thomas

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...

Marian Richardson Phipps

Marian Richardson Phipps

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...

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....

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