Juanita Evelyn Jennings Howard
Nov 25, 2017
Juanita Evelyn Jennings Howard was born October 22, 1919 in Cochran, GA to the late Mattie Banner Jennings and the late Joseph Jennings, Sr. Juanita was a virtuous woman who served her husband, her family, her friends, and her neighbors with a gentle and loving spirit. She knew how to create an inviting atmosphere of warmth and love. She...
Frances Jean Rose Donaldson
Nov 22, 2017
Frances J. Rose Donaldson was born into this world on July 23, 1944, to the late Christine and William Rose in Brooklyn, NY. Her siblings, nieces and nephews called her Wennie and her younger brother affectionately called her Geno. Her desire was always to help people and she attended Sarah J. Hale High School for Nursing to become a...
Maurice Deshawn Pinkney, Sr
Nov 19, 2017
Maurice Deshawn Pinkney, Sr. was born May 11, 1967, in Adel, GA, to Martha Johnson and the late Fred Keeley. Maurice received his education in the Valdosta City School System and was a proud graduate of Valdosta High School. He furthered his education at Albany State College in Albany, GA. To ensure that he was a good provider for...
Pastor Jennifer Cecila Allen
Oct 21, 2017
It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces Pastor Jennifer Cecila Allen, age 50, departed this life Saturday, October 21, 2017. Graveside Service and Interment for the late Pastor Jennifer Cecila Allen will be held Saturday, October 28, 2017 at twelve noon in Riverview Memorial Gardens. Elder David Northcutt will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday, October...
Annie Bell James
Oct 20, 2017
Ms. Annie Bell James was born April 30, 1931, in Cogdell, GA to the late Mamie Lee Thompkin and the late Christopher James. Ms. Annie Bell loved her family and those whom she came in contact with. She showed herself friendly. Filled with compassion and interest in others, Ms. Annie Bell James dedicated her life while working in healthcare....
Selph J Boles, Jr
Oct 19, 2017
It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces Mr. Selph J. Boles, Jr., age 59, of Jasper, Florida, departed this life, Thursday, October 19, 2017, at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare, Tallahassee, Florida. Family visitation was held on Saturday, October 21, 2017, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Godfrey Funeral Home, LLC.
Steavin Devon Ware
Oct 19, 2017
On March 15, 1999, God blessed our family with a precious gift. That gift we named, Steavin Devon Ware. Steavin was born in Valdosta, GA, to Ernest Kearse of Pompano Beach, FL and the late Stefanie Warmble. For eighteen years, God allowed us to make memories here on earth with Steavin. Though we know death eventually will have a...
Mr. James L. Harmon
Sep 23, 2017
James Lewis Harmon was born August 24, 1963, in Valdosta, GA, to the late Lewis Thomas Harmon and the late Mamie Lee Harmon. He received his education in the Valdosta City School System and was a proud member of the 1981 graduating class of Valdosta High School. A man of dedication and service, James was employed by South Georgia...
Mr. Clifford Mercer, Sr.
Sep 20, 2017
Clifford Mercer Sr. was born December 12, 1936, in Statesboro, GA, to the late Fred and Beatrice Mercer. Mr. Clifford was a hard-working man. Wanting to show the importance of having good work ethics to his children, he retired from Creasy Well Drilling after forty plus years of employment. Mr. Clifford never met a stranger. He had a heart...
Mrs. Priscilla Green Botford
Sep 2, 2017
It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces Mrs. Priscilla Botford, age 66, departed this life Saturday, September 02, 2017. Priscilla Green Botford was born October 3, 1950 in Valdosta, GA, to the late Geneva Green and the late Willie D. Ellis. Priscilla lived her entire life in Valdosta where she was educated in the Valdosta City School...
Mr. Willie Lee Mckeithen
Aug 14, 2017
Willie Lee McKeithen was born to the late Diveola and Essie Bell McKeithen, December 28, 1946, in Twin Lakes, GA. He grew up in Twin Lakes and attended the Lowndes County Public School System and was a proud graduate of Westside High School in Valdosta, GA. Willie later joined the United States Army to serve his country in the...
Mr. Herbert "Bill" Rogers Godfrey, Sr
Aug 13, 2017
Herbert Rogers Godfrey, Sr., was born December 2, 1949 in Quitman, GA, to the late James Godfrey and the late Connie Dasher Godfrey. Herbert, fondly called “Bill” by all who knew him, loved his family. He was quite a character and had a great sense of humor. You were guaranteed a good conversation and a good laugh when he...
Mrs. Helen Louise Williams
Aug 12, 2017
Helen Louise Williams was born July 9, 1931, in Valdosta, GA, to the late Wisby Collins, Sr. and the late Ruth Parker Collins. To ensure the needs of her family was met, she worked willingly with her hands at Levi Strauss Company where she later retired. Helen was fondly called, “Sunshine” because of her beautiful smile. She created an...
Kenneth Tyrone Crawford
Aug 5, 2017
Kenneth Tyrone Crawford was the fourth child born to Mr. Floyd Crawford and the late Willa Marie Hunter Crawford. He was educated in the Lowndes County School System and was a proud member of the 1971 graduating class of Lowndes High School. Kenneth continued his education at North Florida Junior College and received his certification as a Automotive Technician....
Mrs. Mary C. Wright
Aug 4, 2017
Mary Carter Wright was born on October 10, 1946, in Valdosta, GA, to the late Earl and Hattie Carter. She departed this life on Friday, August 4, 2017 at 7:45 a.m. She was educated in the Valdosta City School System and was a proud member of the 1964 graduating class from Pinevale High School, Valdosta, GA. Mary furthered her...
Mrs. Debra Theresa Farrior
Aug 1, 2017
Debra Theresa Farrior was born Debra Theresa Smith December 28, 1953, in New Jersey to the late Maedeane Baker and the late Leroy Smith. Debra attended the Paterson Public Elementary School system from Kindergarten through eighth grade. She then entered into Eastside Highschool starting at grade 9 and later obtained her GED. Debra worked for many years in New...
Mr. James Jones
Jul 27, 2017
It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces Mr. James Jones departed this life Thursday, July 27, 2017. The funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Mr. Herman Rick Thomas
Jul 20, 2017
Mr. Herman “Rick” Thomas was born January 9, 1954, in Birmingham, Alabama to Ida L. Scott and the late Herman B. Scott. Rick attended Jackson Senior High School in Miami, FL, and was a member of the football team. He graduated with the class of 1972 and furthered his studies at Miami-Dade Community College where his major was Business...
Mrs. Robertha Lawrence
Jun 29, 2017
A time for birth: MRS. ROBERTHA LAWRENCE, the oldest daughter of the late Thomas Hamilton Sr. and the late Mary Johns Hamilton, was born in Worth County Georgia on January 7, 1940. She was a native of Valdosta, Georgia, and she resided in Valdosta for over seventy years. She resided in Augusta, Georgia with her daughter, Caffee Wright and...
Mrs. Martha K. Harris
Jun 29, 2017
Martha Kay Copeland Harris was born August 28, 1947, in Valdosta Georgia, to the late Haivard Copeland and the late Lillie Mae Mathis Copeland. Martha received her education in the Valdosta City School System and was a member of the 1965 graduating class of Pinevale High School. Martha was a dedicated and long-time employee of Winn-Dixie where she retired...
