Obituaries

Dec 3, 2018

Michael Ellioitt Matchett, age 27, departed this life Monday, December 3, 2018.

The Celebration of Life for the late Michael Elliott Matchett will be Tuesday, December 11, 2018, 11:00 A.M., at the Godfrey Funeral Home Chapel, 636 River Street, Valdosta, GA.

Pastor Renee Gee - Theophille will officiate.

There will be no public...

Nov 28, 2018

Timothy Eric King, formerly of Valdosta, GA, and resident of Denton, Texas, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, November 28, 2018, at the age of 60. He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma to the parents of Bernice King Sheppard and the late Paul S. King.

Tim received his education through the Valdosta City School System in Valdosta, GA. He...

Nov 22, 2018

Mikail Dion Wilson was born August 1, 1993, in Valdosta, GA, to Towanna Wilson.

He received his education in the Valdosta City School System and was a proud member of the Valdosta High School 2011 graduating class. When not supporting the Valdosta Wildcats, he could be found in front of the television cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs....

Nov 1, 2018

The U.S. Army Soldier’s Creed reflects a set of Army Values by which all Soldiers live:     Loyalty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity and Personal Courage. These principles truly describe the one we honor and remember today, Mr. Hosea Fredrick Paulk.

Hosea Fredrick Paulk was born June 19, 1949, in Valdosta, GA, to the late Florence Paulk and...

Oct 23, 2018

It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces Mr. Willie Carsier "Chill" Brown, age 53, departed this life Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at his residence.

The Celebration of Life for the late Mr. Willie Carsier “Chill” Brown will be Friday, November 2, 2018, 11:00 A.M., at the Godfrey Funeral Home Chapel, 636 River Street, Valdosta, GA....

Oct 12, 2018

Valdeese Holloway Hull was born November 21, 1950, in Valdosta, GA, to the late Willene Butler Holloway and the late Willie Mitchell Holloway.

Valdeese was one of life’s best gifts. She was very caring, loving, thoughtful and true. In the book of Proverbs, it shares how a joyful heart is good medicine. Valdeese was indeed good medicine...

Oct 11, 2018

It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces Mrs. Willie Mae Johnson Powell, age 59, departed this life Thursday, October 11, 2018.

A graveside service for the late Mrs. Willie Mae Powell will be Saturday, October 13, 2018, 9:00 a.m., at Southview Cemetery, 2065 Clay Road, Valdosta, GA.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing...

Oct 9, 2018

James Penny was born August 2, 1932, in Adel, GA, to the late Annie Mae Walker Penny and the late Ory Penny. Recognizing he needed a Savior at a young age, he joined County Line AME church and continued his walk with God until his health failed. Upon completion of his   secondary education, James answered the call of duty...

Sep 25, 2018

The U.S. Army Soldier’s Creed reflects a set of Army Values by which all Soldiers live:     Loyalty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity and Personal Courage. These principles truly describe the one we honor and remember today, Hiriam Turner Goods, Jr.

Hiriam, fondly called “Tee” was born June 3, 1978, in Meridian, MS, to Mr. Hiriam Turner Goods,...

Sep 22, 2018

On January 1, 1944, in Valdosta, GA, the late Persell Woods and the late Verneda Godfrey Woods brought in the New Year with a true blessing from God, a beautiful baby daughter. They chose to name her Willie Mae Woods.

Their beautiful baby girl developed into a beautiful young lady who would become the bride of the...

Sep 16, 2018

Eddie Lee Parrish was born May 2, 1947, in Valdosta, GA, to the late Will Parrish and the late Doretha Hunt Shannon.

Eddie was an admirable, laid back, down to earth man—always ready to lend a helping hand. His life was full of loving deeds for his family and friends. He worked hard to provide for his...

Sep 14, 2018

Mr. Samuel Lee Anderson was born February 10, 1946, in Pompano Beach, Florida to the late Edgar Anderson and the late Annie Mae Anderson.

“Sam”, also fondly called “Big A”, received his education in the school of Broward County. He played as point guard in basketball, the captain of the football team and all star running back....

Sep 12, 2018

"Jesus, Lover of my soul, Let me to Thy bosom fly, While the nearer waters roll, While the tempest still is high. Hide me, O my Savior, hide, Till the storm of life is past; Safe into the haven guide; Oh, receive my soul at last." - Charles Wesley (1740)

Mrs. Lillian Willis Bryant, the...

Sep 12, 2018

Sandra Louise Moore was born January 6, 1953, in Valdosta, Georgia, to Mr. Theodore Alderman and the late Mrs. Netha Hadley McCastle. She received her education in the Valdosta City School System and was a proud member of the graduating Class of 1971.

Sandra was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Her smile and laughter was...

Aug 29, 2018

Mother Ethel Shaw-Hunter-Keys was born in 1928 in Douglas, Georgia, Coffee County, resided in Valdosta, Georgia, and departed the earthly portion of life on August 29, 2018. Dea. James Shaw and his wife, Jessie, were granted parental custody of Mother Keys at a young age. After the death of Dea. Shaw, Ms. Shaw remarried Mr. Darge Wilcox who also...

Aug 21, 2018

Bro. Eugene Hull was born January 29, 1949 in Ft. Gaines, GA, to the late Haywood and Eva Mae Clark Hull.

Eugene, fondly called "Geno", was a very outgoing, comical and witty man, who took delight in meeting new people. He was a true example of the words found in Proverbs 18:24 which states: "A man that...

Aug 12, 2018

Mrs. Diane Flintroyal Bradley Hart was born March 23, 1954, in Naylor, Georgia to the late Arcolon and Willie Mae Flintroyal.

Diane was educated in the Valdosta City School System and was a proud graduate of the 1972 graduating class of Valdosta High School. She continued her education at Valdosta Technical School and graduated in 1976, receiving...

Aug 5, 2018

On November 26, 1999, a bouncing baby boy was born to Tequilla Kenyattia Foster and Jason D. Williams and they named him Kristofer Doron Foster. He was Kris to many that knew him.

Kris was a member of Union Baptist Church and was baptized. His favorite scripture was “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens...

Jul 21, 2018

Nicholas Alexander Tolliver was born in Snellville, GA, on November 27, 1987 to Kevin and Cheryl Tolliver. He passed away on July 21, 2018. In 2005, he moved to Savannah where he attained a degree in Animation from the Savannah College of Arts and Design. He remained in Savannah for the next thirteen years, where he made it his...

Jul 9, 2018

Mr. Johnny Fillmore was born March 10, 1955, in Valdosta, Georgia to the late Mr. Ivory Fillmore, Sr. and the late Mrs. Lillie Mae Fillmore.

Johnny received his education in the Lowndes County School System, starting at Clyattville Elementary, then Lowndes Middle School and ending with Lowndes High School. At the age of 17, he joined the...