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Obituaries
Local obituaries for Valdosta, Georgia .
Calvin Patterson Sr.
Feb 22, 2019
After a brave, courageous and tireless fight on Friday morning, February 22, 2019, at 6:50 a.m., the death angel quietly sealed the lips and removed all the pain from the body of Mr. Calvin Patterson, Sr.
Calvin Patterson, Sr., was born August 17, 1933, to the late Joe and Eula Patterson. He received his education at Woods...
David Mitchell
Feb 8, 2019
It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces Mr. David Mitchell age 60, departed this life Friday, February 8, 2019, at his residence.
The Celebration of Life for the late Mr. David Mitchell will be Saturday, February 16, 2019, 11:00 a.m., St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, 4541 St. Mark Church Road, Delmar, GA. Dr. John H....
Marietta Jones
Feb 4, 2019
It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces Mrs. Marietta Jones, age 74, departed this life Monday, February 4, 2019, at South Georgia Medical Center.
The Celebration of Life for the late Mrs. Marietta Jones will be Saturday, February 9, 2019, 2:00 p.m., Tabernacle Church of God in Christ, 501 Holiday St., Valdosta. Supt. Johnny E....
Daisy Mae Thomas
Jan 31, 2019
It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces Ms. Daisy Mae Thomas, age 74, departed this life Thursday, January 31, 2019, at South Georgia Medical Center.
The Celebration of Life for the late Ms. Daisy Mae Thomas will be Saturday, February 9, 2019, 11:00 a.m., First Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 517 N. Oak St., Valdosta. The...
Johnnie B. Cephus
Jan 23, 2019
It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces Mr. Johnnie B. Cephus, age 68, departed this life Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at Langdale Hospice House.
The Celebration of Life for the late Mr. Johnnie B. Cephus will be Saturday, February 2, 2019, 11:00 a.m., Godfrey Funeral Home Chapel, 636 River Street, Valdosta. Dr. Charles E. Vinson,...
Deacon Zack Tonsil, Jr.
Jan 22, 2019
Deacon Zack Tonsil, Jr. was born October 13,1946, in Quitman, Georgia, to the late Zack Tonsil, Sr. and the late Cassie Brown Tonsil.
Zack Tonsil, Jr. was educated in the Valdosta City School System. He attended Pinevale High School and was a proud member of the 1963 State Championship Football team and graduated with the Class of...
Theodore Plummer
Dec 31, 2018
It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces Mr. Theodore Plummer, age 72, departed this life Monday, December 31, 2018, at his residence.
The Celebration of Life for the late Mr. Theodore Plummer will be Saturday, January 5, 2019, 2:00 P.M., at the Godfrey Funeral Home Chapel, 636 River Street, Valdosta, GA. Pastor J. Bernard Braswell,...
Charles "Midge" Jenkins, Sr.
Dec 13, 2018
It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces Mr. Charles "Midge" Jenkins, Sr. age 90, departed this life Thursday, December 13, 2018.
The Celebration of Life for the late Mr. Charles "Midge" Jenkins, Sr. will be Saturday, December 22, 2018, 11:00 A.M., at the Godfrey Funeral Home Chapel, 636 River Street, Valdosta, GA. Pastor J. Bernard...
Michael Elliott Matchett
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...
Timothy Eric King
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...
Mikail Dion Wilson
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....
Hosea Fredrick Paulk
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...
Willie Carsier "Chill" Brown
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....
Valdeese Holloway Hull
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...
Willie Mae Johnson Powell
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...
James Penny
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...
Hiriam Turner Goods, Jr
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,...
Willie Mae Woods Jones
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...
Eddie Lee "Billy" Parrish
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...
Samuel Lee Anderson
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....
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