Mr. Billy Joe Parker
Jul 18, 2016
Billy Joe Parker was born to the late Charlie Nelson Parker and Carrie Parker, January 23, 1957 in Axson, GA. Billy was a friendly and out-going person who always showed himself friendly. Billy had a way of making those around him at ease and forget about their troubles with his sense of humor. He was a hard-working man who...
Mother Ludell Smith
Jul 12, 2016
Ludell Paulk Smith was born May 23, 1933 in Coffee County, GA, to the late Timothy Paulk and the late Adel Thomas Paulk. A native of Douglas, GA, Mother Ludell Smith was a virtuous woman who served God with all of her heart, mind, and soul. She sought daily His will for her life and followed His ways. As...
Sgt Michael T. Harvey
Jul 5, 2016
Michael T. Harvey born April 12, 1964 in Pungo District Hospital in Belhaven, NC, to William Thomas and Barbara Tean Harvey. Michael was called home Tuesday, July 5, 2016. Michael attended school in Belhaven, NC, graduating from John A. Wilkinson High School, June 1982, with honors. He would continue his education at the University of Maryland earning an Associate's...
Mr. Benjamin Bullard
Jul 1, 2016
Benjamin Bullard, Sr. was born on March 17, 1931, in Sylvania, Georgia to the late Anderson and Edna Bullard. He departed this life on July 1, 2016, at South Georgia Medical Center, Valdosta, Georgia. Ben was the youngest of eight siblings and was preceded in death by five of his siblings. After the death of his parents, Ben was...
Mr. Micah Elias Davis
Jul 1, 2016
Micah Elias Davis was born May 29, 1976, in Madrid, Spain to Johnny Davis and Deborah B. Sirmans. As a military child, Micah lived in various cities and countries. Micah continued his education in the Valdosta City School System, where he played football from 1991-1993 for the Valdosta Wild Cats under Coach Nick Hyder and was known by his...
Ms. Betty J. James
Jun 26, 2016
Ms. Betty J. James was born May 24, 1945 in Lowndes County, Georgia. She was educated in the Valdosta City School system, graduating from Pinevale High School in 1964. Immediately after graduation, Betty attended and later received a certificate from Pinevale School of Cosmetology. In 1966, Betty moved to Sacramento, California where she married Mr. Horace Stokes. This union...
Mrs. Rosetta Newsome Reynolds
Jun 15, 2016
It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announce Mrs. Rosetta Newsome Reynolds, age 62, departed this life Wednesday, June 15, 2016. The celebration of life for the late Mrs. Rosetta Newsome Reynolds will be held Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 10:00am from the sanctuary of Greater Pleasant Temple Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Pallbearers Cemetery.
Mrs. Earnestine Smith Brantley
Jun 15, 2016
Earnestine Smith Brantley was born October 2, 1953, to the late Tommie Mae Smith and the late Benjamin Johnson in Valdosta, Georgia. Earnestine was a beautiful, strong and caring person. She was a mentor, a confident, and also a friend; someone on whose love you could depend. Strength and honor were her clothing. She opened her mouth with wisdom...
Ms. Patricia Lawson
Jun 14, 2016
Patricia Ann Lawson was born October 7, 1968 in Hahira, Georgia to the late Rev. Isaac Lawson, Sr. and the late Mamie Louise Shepard Lawson. She was a graduate of Lowndes High School and proud member of the Class of 1982. After finishing high school, she furthered her education at Valdosta Technical College and graduated with a Nursing Degree....
Minnie Elizabeth Tunia Acey
Jun 10, 2016
Mrs. Minnie Elizabeth Tunia Acey, age 71, of Valdosta, GA, passed on Friday, June 10, 2016, at the Pruitt Healthcare Nursing Home of Valdosta, GA. The celebration of life for Mrs. Minnie Elizabeth Tunia Acey will be held on Sunday, June 12, 2016, 6:00 p.m., at the chapel of Godfrey Funeral Home, 636 River Street, Valdosta, GA. Public viewing...
Mrs. Luella Burgman Simmons
Jun 7, 2016
Luella Burgman Simmons was born December 18, 1932, in Naylor, Georgia, to the late Collie and Viola Jones Burgman. Luella was a virtuous woman filled with patience, humility and most of all love. She taught her children the ways of God. She nurtured them with the love of Christ, disciplined them with care and wisdom and trained them in...
Mrs. Camille Burgman Alleyne
Jun 5, 2016
Camille Burgman Alleyne born May 14, 1949, in Lowndes County (Valdosta) Georgia. She is the daughter of the late Eleanor Burgman. Camille attended the public school system of Lowndes County and graduated from Westside High School with honors in 1966. She later attended the New York Business School and received an Associate Degree in Secretarial Science in March, 1979....
Mr. David Mcqueen
May 29, 2016
David McQueen, age 55, was born May 17, 1961 in Fargo, GA to Mrs. Bessie Mae McQueen and the late Mr. Marion McQueen II. Not only was David a great son, he was an awesome brother, father and friend. He loved life and his family. He greatly enjoyed and always look forward to family gatherings. He was a great...
Mrs. Tomeka Nicole Braswell Brown
May 29, 2016
Tomeka Nicole Braswell Brown was born April 21, 1977 to William and Edwina Braswell of Valdosta, GA. Tomeka was educated in the Valdosta City School System and graduated from Valdosta High School in 1995. She furthered her education at Valdosta Technical College and received her Associates Degrees in Medical Billing and Coding and Early Childhood Development. On October 6,...
Mr. Raymond "Ray" Carter
May 16, 2016
Mr. Raymond Mack Carter, fondly called “Ray”, was born October 18, 1944 in Valdosta, GA to Mrs. Irene Johns Carter and the late Mr. Tommie Carter. Ray was educated in the Lowndes County Public School System and was Valedictorian of the 1963 graduating class of Westside High School. He furthered his education and graduated from Morris Brown College, Atlanta,...
Mr. Johnnie Clinton Hitson, Sr.
May 9, 2016
Johnnie Clinton Hitson Sr. a.k.a. “Buddy” or “J.C.” of Statenville, Georgia passed away Monday, May 9, 2016 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, Georgia He was born August 23, 1927 to the late Clarence Hitson Sr. and the late Gertrude Hunt Hitson in Ware County, Fairfax, Georgia He was married to Willie Mae Sirmans Hitson for 63 years....
Mrs. Gloria Jean Johnson
May 8, 2016
Gloria Jean Johnson was born March 10, 1946 in Valdosta, GA, to the late Willie Pearl Blake and the late Willie Clarence Williams. Gloria was caring, loving, thoughtful and true. She played a special part in many of her family and friends lives. She was a mentor and friend, someone on whose love you could depend. She was truly...
Baby Amara Lakay Denson
May 5, 2016
Amara Lakay Denson was born in Valdosta, GA, November 3, 2015 to Latosha Denson and Antonio Gifford. The Lord quietly called His special angel home Thursday, May 5, 2016. Amara leaves to remember her smiling face, her parents: Latosha Denson and Antonio Gifford; one sister: Natalia Nelson; her grand-parents: Jeanette and Jerry Fountain,Sr.,Tracey Gifford,and Michael Denson; her great-grandparents: Mammie...
Mr. Walter C. Johnson, Jr.
Apr 25, 2016
Walter C. Johnson, Jr. was born to Mr. Walter C. Johnson, Sr. and Mrs. Charlie Mae Davis-Johnson on May 2, 1944 in Thomas County, Georgia. Walter attended Douglas High School in Thomasville, GA and continued his education at Albany State College in Albany, GA and later Valdosta State University in Valdosta, GA. Walter served in the United States Army....
Laverne Jackson Moss
Apr 18, 2016
LaVerne Jackson Moss was born December 10, 1953 in Valdosta, GA to the late Homer Lee Jackson, Sr. and the late Sarah Ruth Jackson. LaVerne was educated in the Valdosta City School System and was a proud member of the Valdosta High School Class of 1971 and later graduated from Valdosta Technical College. Laverne enjoyed attending Valdosta Wildcat football...
