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Obituaries
Local obituaries for Valdosta, Georgia .
Wanda Davis Ghee
Aug 28, 2016
Wanda Davis Ghee was born June 20, 1962 in Homerville, GA, to Dorothy Davis and the late Jay Dee Davis, Sr. She was educated in the Lanier County School System and the Valdosta City School System. Wanda was a loving and caring daughter, mother, and friend. Those who knew and loved her will always remember her special smile filled...
Cs2 Brittany V. Jenkins
Aug 22, 2016
Brittany Vestavia Jenkins was born April 30, 1988, in Valdosta, Georgia to Jessie Moore Frazier and Lennard Howell. Brittany was educated in the Valdosta City School System and was a proud member of the Class of 2006. She later answered the call of her country and enlisted in the United States Navy. True to the Navy’s Creed, she was...
Mother Mamie Hodge Harmon
Aug 21, 2016
Mother Mamie Hodge Harmon was born March 21, 1930, in Irwin County, Georgia, to the late James and Rosa Hodge. Mother Harmon loved God and her family. She was patient and kind, gentle, filled with joy, peace, goodness and faith. She loved the Lord with all of her heart, mind, soul and spirit, and sought His will for her...
Sgt Gerald Anthony Brown
Aug 6, 2016
Gerald Anthony Brown was born May 17, 1960 in Omaha, Nebraska to Loretta Brown and Maret T. Brown, Sr. Being the son of an Airmen, Gerald lived a life filled with adventure and travel which he loved most and also caused him to enlist into the United States Air Force and answer the call of his Nation. His teachings...
Mrs. Geraldine Wrice
Jul 30, 2016
Geraldine Mack Wrice was born to the late March and Loney Mack, November 1, 1934. Early in life she understood that she was chosen to use her talents to glorify God and serve others. Geraldine demonstrated her versatility and love for God through her service and guidance to others in her family, church, and community. Most recently, she was...
Brenda Annette Pone
Jul 26, 2016
Brenda Annette Pone born into life June 23, 1952, to Darlene V. Hill and Robert Whitehead. Brenda was the second of four children. Brenda was raised by her Great Aunt Ida B. Pringle whom she loved, cherished and adored. Brenda grew up on the Southside of Chicago and later moved to Harvey, IL. where she graduated from Thornton Fractional...
Mr. Dean Carson Sims
Jul 22, 2016
Dean Carson Sims was born to Lovette L. Sims, February 3, 1960, in Adel, GA. He received his education in the Cook County School System, Adel, GA and graduated in 1978. Dean was self-employed as a professional horticulturist, landscaper, and gardener. He was a member of the Pentecostal House of Prayer, Valdosta, GA. As a worshipper, dancer, and singer,...
Destiny Shandora Darshea Newsome
Jul 21, 2016
Destiny Newsome was born June 1, 1993 in Valdosta, GA to Monica Newsome Jones. Destiny, fondly called “NeNe” was an adventurous young lady who enjoyed writing and singing. She received her GED and furthered her education while attending Georgia Military College. Destiny made her life ending transition, Thursday, July 21, 2016. She is preceded is death by her grandparents:...
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....
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