Mrs. Nadine Lewis Riggins
Jul 21, 2015
Nadine Lewis Riggins was born November 15, 1961 in Lowndes County to the late Rhodel and Catherine Lewis. Nadine was one of life’s best gift to family, friends and all who knew her. She was a giver of herself and would freely help those in need and considered her own desires last.. She was a strong woman who did...
Mr. Arthur Lee Sherman
Jul 20, 2015
Arthur Lee Sherman, age 70, was born October 10, 1944 in Brownsville, PA, to the late Arthur James Sherman and the late Annie Thomas Sherman. He was the seventh of ten children. He entered the United States Air Force in 1960 and was honorably discharged in 1975 with many service decorations. Arthur was a hard working-dedicated family man who...
Mr. Henry Warren Baker, Sr.
Jul 19, 2015
Coach Henry Warren “Slim” Baker, Sr. was born April 26, 1937 in Valdosta, Georgia to the late Herbert and Amie Lee Harrell Baker. He was educated in the Valdosta City school system where he graduated from Pinevale High School. He departed this life on July 19, 2015 at Emory Medical Hospital (Atlanta, Georgia). “Slim” was a member of St....
Mrs. Lillie Pearl Barner
Jul 18, 2015
Lillie Pearl Barner was born February 09, 1939 in Valdosta, GA to the late Andrew Adams, Sr. and the late Lucy Adams Morrow. Lillie Pearl was a strong virtuous woman. She was loving and energetic and full of life. A true Proverbs 31 woman, she willingly worked with her hands. She was employed by Nabisco as a Quality Control...
Mr. Henry Wallace Thompson
Jul 17, 2015
Henry Wallace Thompson was born on August 1, 1948 in Valdosta, Georgia to Carrie Hill Thompson and the late Wallace Thompson. Henry Wallace Thompson received his education in the Valdosta City School System. Henry Wallace Thompson was taught the Word of God at an early age and he accepted Christ as his personal Savior at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church....
Mr. Johnny Edward Groover
Jul 15, 2015
Johnny Edward Groover was born August 04, 1956 in Quitman, Georgia to the late Mr. Homer Edward Groover and the late Mrs. Henrietta Maxwell Silas. He was an amazing husband, father, and grandfather. His family will always remember his special smile, caring heart and warm embrace. He was a man of strength and honor. God took his strength from...
Elizabeth Lawrence Jackson
Jul 4, 2015
Elizabeth Lawrence Jackson was born December 24, 1922 in Varnville, SC to the late Hester Prester and Albert Lawrence. Elizabeth possessed a love that was true and sincere. She was loving and caring, not only to her children, but to everyone she would meet. She was very outgoing and friendly, someone who was very easy to talk to. Always...
Annie Jean Frazier
Jul 1, 2015
Annie Jean Frazier was born July 23, 1944 in Adel, GA, to the late Maggie Lee Keely and the late Andrew “Poss” Keeley, Sr. Annie Jean preferred to be called “AJ” had an intense love for life, children and friends. She was one of life’s best gifts. Someone who was truly wonderful, thoughtful and true. “AJ” was baptized as...
Harriet Evon Smith
Jun 30, 2015
Ms. Harriet Evon Smith was born February 10, 1963 in Uvalda, GA, to Ruby Williams Townsend and the late James Willis Townsend. After many years of living life her way, Harriet recognized she needed a Savior and surrendered her life to Christ. From that day ‘til death, her motto and mission was “I worked hard for the devil in...
Mrs. Laverne Thomas
Jun 3, 2015
Laverne Howard Thomas was born February 22, 1948 in Valdosta, GA to the late Seamon and Ophelia Howard. She was educated in the Valdosta City School System and graduated from Pinevale High School. Recognizing her ability to relate well with people, Laverne knew that being a Social Service Worker was indeed her calling. She girded herself with honor and...
Evangelist Missionary Velma Head
Jun 3, 2015
Evangelist Missionary Velma Thomas Head, 62, of Hahira, Ga, transitioned Tuesday, June 3, 2015. Birth order and education: Missionary Velma Head was born June 21, 1952 in Hahira, Georgia, to the late Mr. Roy D. Sr. and Missionary Eva Mae Thomas. She was the fourth of 11 children. She was educated in the Valdosta City School system, and was...
Mrs. Bertha M. Holmes
May 28, 2015
Bertha M. Holmes was born October 26, 1934 in Waycross, GA, to the late Caleb Frost, Sr. and Bertha Ruth Frost. She was educated in the Echols County School System and graduated from Statenville Consolidated School in Statenville, GA. Bertha Holmes was one of life’s best gifts, someone to treasure all life through. She was caring, loving, thoughtful and...
Fayette Johnson Roberson
May 22, 2015
Mrs. Fayette Johnson Roberson was born August 3, 1955 in Valdosta, Georgia to Freddie Lee Henderson and the late Estella Johnson Straughter. She was employed by Parkwood Development Center where she served as a Kitchen Supervisor. Fayette was granted eternal rest, Friday, May 22, 2015. In addition to her mother, she is preceded in death by her grand-parents: Alma...
Mr. Rickey Wright
May 22, 2015
Rickey Wright was born October 24, 1958 in Valdosta, GA to the late Florence Brown Wright and Wilbur Wright, Sr., whom he loved and adored. Rickey was full of life and the family comedian. In his presence was guaranteed laughter, smiles, and a good time. He had the gift of gab and could talk a mile a minute. He...
Mr. John Ellis Yearby, Sr.
May 19, 2015
A Time to be Born: John Ellis Yearby, Sr. was born January 1, 1943, to the late Joseph and Veronia Yearby. Fourteen of his siblings preceded him in death. A Time to be Educated: John attended school at Salem Elementary in Barney, Georgia and P.G. Williams School in Valdosta, Georgia. John was a very good actor and performed very...
Mrs. Annie Peterson
May 19, 2015
Annie Pearl Peterson was born to the late William Simmons and the late Annie Bell Baker, June 08, 1928 in Valdosta, Georgia. We remember her on this day for memories are like threads of gold, they never tarnish or grow old. Annie Pearl was a jewel. She was patient, caring, generous and kind. Her loving ways and smiling face...
Ms. Johnnie Sirmons
May 13, 2015
Johnnie Ann Shearry was born August 26, 1949 to the late J.C. and Laura Shearry. She was educated in the Valdosta School System and was a graduate of Pinevale High School. She worked for 19 1/2 years at ITT Metal Products and later was employed with the Valdosta School System. She was a faithful member of the West Adair/Woodlawn...
Mr. Charlie Boon
May 10, 2015
It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announce Mr. Charlie Boon, age 90, departed this life Sunday, May 10, 2015. The celebration of life for the late Mr. Charlie Boon will be held Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 11:00am from the sanctuary of Southside Baptist Church in Lakeland, GA. Interment will follow in the Charles Knight Cemetery. Minister...
Mr. Willie James Williams
May 1, 2015
Willie James Williams was born December 14, 1918 in Barney, GA, to the late Henry Williams and the late Leila Mae Sharper. Willie James Williams fondly called “Pappy” was a jack of all trades and a hard worker. The legacy he leaves to his children is simply this, “if any will not work, neither should he eat.” “Pappy” was...
Ms. Victoria Sanders
Apr 10, 2015
Victoria Denise Sanders was born April 19, 1968 in Camden, New Jersey, to Sam Sanders and Alberta Sanders. She was educated in the Valdosta City School System and was a proud member of the graduating Class of 1986. She was currently furthering her education at Valdosta State University. Victoria was very kind and loving to everyone she met. She...
