Annie Register Miller
Jan 19, 2014
Annie Lucille Register Miller was born April 17, 1923 in Valdosta, GA, to the late George and Ruth Register. She was different, she was special, unique in a thousand ways. She was loving, caring and thoughtful, and we’ll miss her all our days. Annie’s life motto was “no-nonsense”. She could be a jokester and enjoyed a good laugh, especially...
Arletha Hester Miller
Jan 18, 2014
Mrs. Arletha Hester Miller was born on March 21, 1918,in Lowndes County, Georgia, the fifth of seven children to the late Mr. Daniel N. “Sweet” and Mrs. Barbara Hill Hester. She peacefully transitioned from this earthly life on January 28, 2014 at her home on 4600 Miller Lane. At an early age, Arletha affiliated with the Mt. Vienna AME...
Pastor Calvin Jerome Benjamin Sr.
Jan 13, 2014
Calvin Jerome Benjamin Sr. was born to the late Charlie Benjamin and the late Henrietta Benjamin, July 16, 1956 in Naylor, Georgia. He was educated in the Lanier County School System and furthered his education at Bethany Divinity College and Seminary where he received his Bachelor’s degree. Pastor Benjamin was a loving man. Concerned with giving, not gaining; being...
Charmaine Harrington
Dec 31, 2013
It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announce Mrs. Charmaine Harrington, age 60, departed this life Tuesday, December 31, 2013. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2014, at 11:00AM, in the chapel of Godfrey Funeral Home.
Kirby James Alexander
Dec 28, 2013
Kirby James Alexander was born January 4, 1958 to Jack Alexander and Martha Alexander in Boynton Beach, FL. Kirby was one of life’s best gifts, someone to treasure all life through. Good with his hands, Kirby was a hard worker and a man of integrity. Once he purposed in his heart, a task to be done, he would not...
Pat Burks
Dec 27, 2013
Name: Pat Burks Born: December 25, 1940 Birthplace: Louisville, AL Mother: Lossie Howell Father: Luke Burks Demise: December 27, 2013 In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three brothers: Sam Burks, Quincy Burks, and Billy Dean Burks; one step-brother: Bill Howell; one sister: Dora Bell Burks; one special brother in-law: Spence Davis, Sr.; one niece:...
Mildred Smith
Dec 21, 2013
Mildred was born to Wardell and Bessie Gregory, April 13, 1926. She received her formal education in Brooklyn, New York. Upon meeting her then to be husband, Charles Smith, Mildred moved to Buffalo, New York in 1950. Times were hard, but Mildred always managed to keep food on the table from the day to day wages Charles provided as...
Beulah Lee Sims
Dec 18, 2013
On November 17, 1929, God placed me in the caring arms of the late Kato Washington and Minerva Osborn. On December 18, 2013, the sweet angels from heaven above sealed my life at 500 Orange Street, Valdosta, GA. Even though my stay was all too brief, you will have loving memories as solace for your grief. Release me and...
Baby Girl Kennedi Brinson
Dec 18, 2013
It is with deepest sympathy that Godfrey Funeral Home announce Baby Girl Kennedi Brinson sweetly went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 18, 2013. Graveside Service for Baby Girl Kennedi Brinson will be held Monday, December 23, 2013 at 12:00pm in the Sunset Hill Cemetery.
Willie Howard Holmes
Dec 17, 2013
Willie Howard Holmes was the son of the late Hosea Holmes Sr. and the late Annie Lois Holmes; born May 23, 1938 in Valdosta, Georgia. Educated in the City School System, Willie felt the call to serve mankind. He answered the call to serve, safeguard and protect by becoming a Police Officer. He was the first black Police Officer...
Ruby Nell Simmons
Dec 13, 2013
A Time to be Born: Ruby Nell Simmons was born on July 27, 1955 to the late A.J. Mathis Sr. and the late Lillie Mae Mathis. A Time to Learn: Ruby received her education at Queen of Peace Catholic School and the Lanier County School System. A Time to Live: Ruby was employed with Levi Strauss Company for over...
Arzetta Durden Carter
Dec 13, 2013
ArzettaDurdenCarter, our mother and grandmother, departed this life on Friday, December 13, 2013, after a brief illness. She was born on August 1, 1942, to the late Robert and Nancy Bell Durden. She was educated in the Lowndes County School System. She was united in marriage to the late Deacon Willie Carter on May 2, 1973. To this union...
Herbert James Taylor Jr.
Dec 12, 2013
Herbert James Taylor, Jr., was born to Herbert James Taylor, Sr. and Doris Marie Taylor, March 6, 1961 in Tacoma, WA. He grew up in Rantoul, IL and was educated in the City School System. He had a great sense of humor and was very outgoing. His sometimes “goofy” personality drew many to him. Laughter and smiles were for...
Malcom Bernard Chipp
Nov 30, 2013
Malcom Bernard Chipp was born April 14, 1973 to the late Rose Mary Chipp and the late Lee Nora Thompson, Jr. in Hahira, GA. He grew up in Lowndes County and was educated in the Valdosta City School System. He had a great sense of humor and was very outgoing. Malcom understood the value of hard work, family and...
Louise Copeland Taylor
Nov 23, 2013
Louise Copeland Taylor was born December 13, 1920 to the late George and Margaret Stroud Copeland, Barney , GA. She attended the public schools in Brooks County, GA. At an early age she accepted Christ at New Hope Baptist Church, Morven, GA, under Rev. Chapton. On July 2, 1946 she moved to Valdosta, GA where she began employment. In...
Charlie Thompson
Nov 20, 2013
Charlie Thompson was born in Valdosta, GA, to the late William Thompson and Louvenia Preaster Thompson. He was educated in the Lowndes County School System. Charlie understood the value of hard work. He was a dedicated employee of Bathcraft for over 25 years until his health began to weaken. There was a certain kindness and compassion about Charlie. His...
Lillian Hart
Nov 17, 2013
Lillian: Innocent,Pure, Beauty Lillian Jackson Hart was born March 3, 1932, to the late Leila Sample-Jackson and the late Willie James Jackson in Valdosta, GA. She was educated in the Valdosta Public School System. She retired from Valdosta State University. Recognizing her gift of caring for people, Lillian knew that being a caregiver was indeed her calling, which she...
Pastor Lenora Billingsley
Nov 15, 2013
Lenora Billingsley was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 11, 1947. She is the tenth of twelve children born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Billingsley, Sr. Seeking a better life for herself and her sons, Fonteyne and Marc, in 1973, Lenora moved to Asbury Park, NJ. It was there that her life would change forever. In 1975...
Sidney Gates Iii
Nov 10, 2013
It is with deepest sympathy that Godfrey Funeral Home announce that Mr. Sidney Gates III, age 63, departed this life Sunday, November 10, 2013. Burial services for the late Mr. Sidney Gates III will be held Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at 11:00am in the Sunset Hill Cemetery. Pastor J. Bernard Braswell II, officiating.
Vivian Bernette Sirmans
Nov 10, 2013
Vivian Bernette Sirmans was born on January 21, 1955 in Lakeland, GA, to the late Frank and Lillie Johnson Sirmans. She was educated in the East Orange Public School System and graduated from East Orange High School. Vivian was “Auntie” to everyone she met. She stretched out her hand to the poor, her heart to the needy and her...
