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...
Ted Mccray
Nov 3, 2013
It is with deepest sympathy that Godfrey Funeral Home announce that Mr. Ted McCray, age 51, departed this life Sunday, November 3, 2013. The family will receive friends Saturay, November 9, 2013 from 11:00am - 1:00pm in the Godfrey Funeral Home Chapel. Public viewing will be held Friday, November 8, 2013 from 10:00am - 8:00pm in the Godfrey Funeral...
Dennis Graham
Nov 3, 2013
Dennis Graham, 81, passed this life on November 3, 2013 at Crestwood Nursing Home, Valdosta, Georgia. Mr. Graham was born on September 2, 1932, to the late Benjamin and Josephine Marbley Graham. He attended Dasher High School. He was united in marriage to the late Carolyn Louise Williams. Mr. Graham served in the US Navy on the USS Sicily,...
Yolanda Rena Campbell
Oct 31, 2013
Yolanda RenaCampbell was born June 12, 1982, in Valdosta, Georgia, to Isaiah Brantley and Gloria Johnson. She received her education in the Valdosta City Schools. Yolanda, fondly known as “T-90” was a free-spirited, risk taking, “Diva Supreme” who was full of life and very outgoing. Yolanda’s crazy and goofy personality was contagious and attracted many to her. She met...
Eloise Edwards Hampton
Oct 27, 2013
Eloise Edwards Hampton was born in Leesburg, Georgia, on October 12, 1942, to the late Jonas Edwards Sr. and Tina “Tiny” Edwards. She was a proud member of Pinevale High—Class of 1961 and dedicated employee at the Dining Facility-MAFB, for over 15 years. Eloise was a faithful military wife to the late Lawrence Hampton for 27 years. Together, they...
Claretha P. Mckennon
Oct 21, 2013
Claretha P. McKennon was born to the late Mr. James Mills and the late Mrs. Willola Ellis, March 03, 1936 in Lloyd, FL. She was baptized and added to the body of Christ under the leadership of Bro. Harvey Jackson. Claretha, fondly known as “Putt”, was a mentor, confidant and friend, someone on whose love you could depend. She...
Jimmie Lee Pete
Oct 15, 2013
Jimmie Lee Pete was born to the late Mr. Freddie Pete Sr. and the late Allien White Pete November 26, 1948 in Dyersburg, TN. He received his education in the public school system and graduated from Bruce High School in Dyersburg, TN. He furthered his education and received his bachelor’s degree. Jimmie felt the called of his nation and...
Shebra Rebekah James
Oct 10, 2013
Shebra Rebekah James, was born August 13, 1964 to her parents, Phillip and Carolyn James in Lowndes County. She attended Valdosta High School and furthered her education at the Riley Training Institute. In her Christian experience, Shebra was a member of Beulah Temple Apostolic Church under the leadership of Dr. J. P. Miller. She later moved to Tallahassee FL...
Margie Montgomery
Oct 4, 2013
Margie Reweda Montgomery was born in Valdosta, GA on October 5, 1950 in Valdosta, GA, to Connie Duncan Montgomery and the late Walter Lee Montgomery. She received her education in Lowndes County, GA and was a graduate of Westside High School. Margie furthered her education at Savannah State College in Savannah, GA where she received her Bachelor of Science...
