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Local obituaries for Valdosta, Georgia .

Verris Lee Butler

Verris Lee Butler

Jul 10, 2019

Verris Lee Butler was born September 17, 1955, in Valdosta, Georgia, to the late Rhodel and Catherine Mathis Lewis.

Verris, fondly called “Red”, was a caring, loving, and thoughtful person. She always had her family and friends best interests at heart and placed their needs before her own. Verris, met no strangers and she loved people. It...

Pastor Susann Fleming Folson

Pastor Susann Fleming Folson

Jul 3, 2019

Pastor Susann Fleming Folson , 62, was born November 18, 1956, in Valdosta, GA, to the late Mr. Herman and Mrs. Lucille Fleming. She received her education in the Berrien County School System. She later furthered her education at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, GA. Pastor Folson was a dedicated employee of Wal-Mart in Tifton before taking ill....

Bernard Milton Register

Bernard Milton Register

Jun 29, 2019

It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces Bernard Milton Register, age 65, departed this life Saturday, June 29, 2019, at his residence.

Graveside Services for the late Bernard Milton Register will be Friday, July 5, 2019, 11:00 a.m., Register Cemetery, 4880 Mt. Vienna Church Road, Valdosta, GA.

Pastor J. Bernard Braswell, II will...

Desiyunna Rachelle Hill

Desiyunna Rachelle Hill

Jun 22, 2019

On February 27, 2001, a beautiful baby girl was born to Chekethia Hill Mosley and Desmond Grant. They named their bouncy baby girl, Desiyunna Rachelle Hill.

Desiyunna received her education in the Valdosta City School System. Until presently, she was a rising Senior at Valdosta High School. She had a passion for reading, shopping and hanging with...

Carlton Anderson, Jr.

Carlton Anderson, Jr.

Jun 14, 2019

Carlton Anderson Jr., son of late Deacon Carlton Anderson Sr. and Pastor Vernell Anderson, was born on June 12, 1957 in Lowndes County, Valdosta, GA. He was the only son to their six children. Carlton accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at a young age. In 2016, he rededicated his life to Christ and was immediately baptized. He...

Rosa Lee Botford

Rosa Lee Botford

Jun 14, 2019

“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?

The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”

On May 2, 1940, while residing in Valdosta, GA, Jesse and Mildred Graham were blessed with the birth of a daughter, Rosa Lee Graham.

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Baby Boy Trevon Karmello Lee Johnson

Baby Boy Trevon Karmello Lee Johnson

Jun 7, 2019

It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces Baby Boy Trevon Karmello Lee Johnson departed this life Friday, June 7, 2019, at his residence.

Graveside services for the late Baby Boy Trevon Karmello Lee Johnson will be Friday, June 14, 2019, 11:00 a.m., Riverview Memorial Gardens, 3945 N. Valdosta Road, Valdosta, GA.

Interment, Riverview...

Roselle Roberson Baker

Roselle Roberson Baker

Jun 1, 2019

Roselle Roberson Baker, 90, entered her heavenly home on Saturday evening, June 1, 2019.

On October 3, 1928, Roselle was born to the late Willie and Mary Roberson in Forest Glen, GA.

Roselle attended Gillespie Selden Institute of Cordele, GA and was a 1945 graduate of Dasher High School.

On March 24, 1946,...

Mattie Moore Raines

Mattie Moore Raines

May 30, 2019

Mattie Moore Raines was born December 19, 1935, to the late Ella Mae ‘William” Moore and the late Joe Brown Moore.

Mattie was a devoted mother. She taught her children the ways of the Father in heaven. She nurtured her children with the love of Christ, disciplined them with care and wisdom and trained them in the...

Johnny Dale Taylor

Johnny Dale Taylor

May 22, 2019

It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces Johnny Dale Taylor, age 67, departed this life Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at South Georgia Medical Center.

The Celebration of Life for the late Johnny Dale Taylor will be Sunday, May 26, 2019, 1:00 p.m., Godfrey Funeral Home.

Pastor James Bernard Braswell, II will officiate.

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Cynthia Arlene Maxwell

Cynthia Arlene Maxwell

May 20, 2019

Cynthia Arlene Maxwell was born March 18, 1955, in Valdosta, GA, to the Edward and Mary Jean Mitchell.

Cynthia was a one of life’s best gifts. She was caring, loving, thoughtful and true. She was a mentor, a confident, and also a friend, someone on whose love you could always depend. Believing that marriage was intended to...

Lewis Maverick Reed, Sr.

Lewis Maverick Reed, Sr.

May 20, 2019

On May 21, 1953, while residing in Valdosta, GA, the late Clarence and Aurelia Reed was blessed with a son. They chose to name him, Lewis Maverick Reed.

Lewis was educated in the Lowndes County School System and was a proud member of the Lowndes High graduating Class of 1972. This young man who when he was...

Lillie Thomas

Lillie Thomas

May 19, 2019

It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces Lillie Thomas, age 80, departed this life Sunday, May 19, 2019, at Holly Hill.

Graveside services for the late Lillie Thomas will be Saturday, June 1, 2019, 10:00 a.m., Pallbearers Cemetery.

There will be no visitation.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online...

Lamarius Demond Workman, Jr.

Lamarius Demond Workman, Jr.

May 15, 2019

On December 18, 1997, in Valdosta, GA, Mrs. Latoya Young Brown and Mr. Lamarius Workman, Sr., was blessed with their greatest gift given to them by God, their son, Lamarius Demond Workman, Jr. whom they affectionately called, “LJ”

This precious gift entered into this world with a heart filled with love, peace and joy. “LJ” was different,...

Pallie Phill Terry

Pallie Phill Terry

May 5, 2019

Pallie Phill Terry was born on November 26, 1957, in Greenville, FL to the late Jessie James Terry Sr. and the late Issa B. Ware Terry.

Brother Pallie Phill Terry was a hardworking man who provided for his family and being home was his greatest joy. He was there for his family through the good and the...

Margaret Marie Jones

Margaret Marie Jones

Apr 30, 2019

It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces Mrs. Margaret Marie Jones, age 75, departed this life Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at her residence.

The Celebration of Life for the late Mrs. Margaret Marie Jones will be Sunday, May 5, 2019, 3:00 p.m., New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, 3488 Engberg Avenue, Valdosta, GA.

Reverend...

Mother Mary Louise Irvin Peeler

Mother Mary Louise Irvin Peeler

Apr 30, 2019

Mary Louise Irvin Peeler was born September 7, 1923, in Ray City, GA, to the late Isreal Irvin, Sr. and the late Rosie Lee Gaskins Irvin.

Mary was one of life’s best gifts. She was very honest, kind, loving, and polite. She was also a great cook. She created an inviting atmosphere of warmth and love for...

Betty Jean Bell

Betty Jean Bell

Apr 26, 2019

Betty Jean Mitchell Bell was born August 5, 1939, to the late Carrie Daniels Mitchell and the late Warren Mitchell in Lowndes County, Georgia.

She attended Mt. Zion School of the Lowndes County School System which later integrated with Pinevale High. From birth, Betty’s grand-parents, who raised her, knew their bold, fiesty and fun-loving granddaughter would become...

Mary Lee Moten

Mary Lee Moten

Apr 23, 2019

In 1935, Mary Moten was born in Valdosta Ga to the late Robert and Mary Willis. She was the third eldest of 10 children. In 1954, she married Hardy Moten Sr. and from their union, they reared “The Great Eight.”

Mary Moten worked over 20 years in the restaurant business before partnering with her husband to establish...

Elder Charles Elson Dunson

Elder Charles Elson Dunson

Apr 21, 2019

Elder Charles Elson Dunson was born June 3, 1935, in Birmingham, AL, to the late Vivian Thomas and the late Willie Edwards.

Elder Dunson was a man 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, Elder Dunson was a man...

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