Obituaries

Mar 9, 2018

The Life Story of Mrs. Louise Warren Moorehead To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven… Ecclesiastes 3:1

A Time to Be Born…

Born on August 3, 1929 in Thomas County (Thomasville) GA to the late Preely and Marie Warren....

Feb 27, 2018

Abraham B. McRae was born to the late John Henry McRae and the late Jessie Mae McRae April 25, 1945. He was educated in the Valdosta City School System. His experiences went from Magnolia Elementary, Lomax Junior High and Pinevale High School. He furthered his education while attending Valdosta Technical College and Valdosta State University.

Abraham served...

Feb 23, 2018

William Simmons Jr. (Buddy) departed this life on February 23, 2018, at the age, 88. He was born on December 21, 1929, to William Simmons Sr. and Annie Bell Baker. His grandparents were Warren and Lillie Mae Baker. He attended the Valdosta Public School System at an early age. He left Dasher High School and joined the United States...

Feb 17, 2018

Robert E. Cooper, Sr. was born September 18, 1920, in Hahira, Georgia. He graduated from Hahira High School and briefly attended Savannah State College before being drafted into the United States Army at the beginning of World War II. He served both stateside and in the European Theater of Operations. Upon completing his military service, he returned to Hahira...

Feb 12, 2018

It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces Ms. Katherine B. Edmond, age 92, departed this life, Monday, February 12, 2018. The Celebration of Life for the late Ms. Katherine B. Edmond will be Saturday, February 17, 2018, 3:00 P.M., from the sanctuary of Lighthouse Assembly of God, 2104 Pearson Highway, Homerville, GA. Interment will follow in the...

Feb 11, 2018

Evelyn Louise Jenkins was born November 10, 1938, in Valdosta, GA, to the late Leola Baker and Oliver Barnes. Louise, fondly called “Lou”, was a wonderful woman. Her love for her family and friends was deep and sincere. “Lou” knew how to create an inviting atmosphere of warmth and love in her home. Always a smile, instead of a...

Feb 3, 2018

Ollie Williams was born July 8, 1935, in Valdosta, GA, to the late Mr. Mack McMillan and the late Mrs. Ada Brown McMillan. Her presence was a present to the world. Ollie Williams was unique and one of a kind. She possessed a face with a warm smile, a mouth filled with kind words and a voice of great...

Feb 2, 2018

Elder Sam Burgess, Jr. was born in Stockton, GA, on January 21, 1934, to the late Octavia and Sam Burgess, Sr. Elder Sam Burgess, Jr. was a well respected man of God. He was a man who not only loved God but possessed a deep love for his family and friends. In his presence was peace and joy. With...

Feb 2, 2018

CSM Willie R. Houston was born September 1, 1939, in Lakeland, GA, to the late Mr. Ree Houston and the late Mrs. Willie Mae Moore Houston. Upon completion of high school, CSM Willie R. Houston answered the call of duty and enlisted in the United States Army. His life was a true reflection of the U.S. Army Soldier’s Creed...

Jan 31, 2018

Mary Eliza Johnson Jenkins was born February 13, 1935, in Lake Park, GA to the late Roosevelt and Ruby Johnson. As written in the book of Ecclesiastes, “to every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven…”from February 13, 1935, through January 30, 2018, it was her time to rise and shine-spreading a...

Jan 15, 2018

Lillie Viola Greene was born August 19, 1940, in Lowndes County to the late James Arthur Lester and the late Viola Robinson Lester. Lillie was a very sweet person who always took care of others and placing their needs before her own. She knew how to create an inviting atmosphere of warmth and love for her family and friends....

Jan 13, 2018

Mr. Virgil Lamar Lewis, Sr. was born April 23, 1952, in Valdosta, GA, to the late Mr. Rhodel Lewis and the late Mrs. Catherine Mathis Lewis. Virgil L. Lewis, Sr. was a man of great generosity with a caring heart of gold. He will be well remembered for his special smile that he graciously gave to all. He showed...

Jan 10, 2018

Elmo Hadley, Jr. was born in Thomasville, Georgia on May 3, 1954 to the union of Elmo and Thelma Hadley, who preceded him in death. Elmo attended school in the Thomas County school district and graduated in 1972. He departed this life on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at South Georgia Medical Center, Valdosta, Georgia. Upon graduation Elmo enlisted in...

Jan 2, 2018

Gloria Jean Cain Bullard was born December 19, 1934, to the late Johnny Cain and Mattie W. Harper. After a brief illness, Gloria transitioned on Tuesday, January 2, 2018, from Langdale Hospice House to reside with her Heavenly Father. Gloria graduated from Dasher High School, Valdosta, Georgia and was a proud member of the class of 1951. She worked...

Dec 28, 2017

Jimmie Revere was born in Thomasville, GA, on October 10, 1943, to the late Fannie Mae Johnson Revere and the late James Thomas Revere, Sr. Jimmie was raised in a loving home in Norman Park, GA. He was a proud member of the 1961 graduating class of William Bryant High School in Moultrie, GA. After graduating high school, Jimmie...

Dec 17, 2017

It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces Mrs. Evelyn Turner Ford, age 88, departed this life Sunday, December 17, 2017, at her residence. Evelyn Turner Ford is the seventh child of ten children, born to Aubrey Wilson Turner and Letitia Vaughn Bonner Turner, the year of the great depression, November 20, 1929, in Anniston, AL. The entire...

Dec 12, 2017

Mr. Wayne Lakent Shiver was born September 21, 1951, in Coconut Grove Miami to the late Artice and Mattie Shiver. A 1969 graduate of Gables High School, Wayne was an active player on the varsity football team. He continued his education at FAMU and joined the fraternity “The Persian Rifles” as well as the ROTC. Wayne left FAMU in...

Dec 5, 2017

Willie “Jean” Moore was born April 18, 1945, in Valdosta, GA, to the late James Smith and the late Augusta Clark Smith. “Jean” received her education in the Valdosta City School System. Recognizing her ability to relate well with people, she knew that being a CNA was indeed her calling. She was a CNA for over 20 years and...

Dec 2, 2017

Mr. Nathan Orr, Jr. was born on April 13, 1944, in Valdosta, GA, to the late Mr. Nathan C. Orr, Sr and Mrs. Cornell Orr. He graduated from Westside High School in 1963. Shortly after graduation, he married his high school sweetheart in 1964. Nathan and Anita joined hands in marriage and remained for over 53 years and was...

Nov 25, 2017

Cheryl Denise Harvey was born October 18, 1964, in Wiesbaden, Germany, to Albert “Al” J. Cook and the late Eva Sanderson. Cheryl was caring, loving, thoughtful and true. Someone on whose love you could depend. Cheryl always had her family and friends best interests at heart and placed their needs before her own. There was sunshine in her smile...