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Local obituaries for Valdosta, Georgia .

Janet Crawford Williams

Janet Crawford Williams

Jun 8, 2013

Janet Crawford Williams was born December 02, 1964 in Valdosta, GA. She was called to rest June 08, 2013. Her life was a path that she did not own; she dedicated her life to Jehovah. She did not walk alone. She was a daughter, sister, auntie, niece, cousin, caretaker and best friend. Her life we will forever cherish as...

Bishop Willie C. Brown

Bishop Willie C. Brown

Jun 8, 2013

On August 03, 1947 in Valdosta, GA, the Lord said, “Let there be”, and so it was Willie C. Brown was born to Queen Elizabeth Brown and the late Willie Paul Brown. At a young age, Willie C. accepted Christ as his personal Lord and Savior. When he was a child, he spoke, understood and thought as a child;...

Ophelia "Skeeter" Woods

Ophelia "Skeeter" Woods

Jun 3, 2013

Ophelia Woods, fondly known as "Skeeter", was born September 28, 1938 in Valdosta, Georgia. The Lord summoned her unto eternal rest, Monday, June 3, 2013. She came to know the Lord at an early age and was a member of St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband: Levern Woods; mother: Ada Berrian; her...

Larry D. Wilson, Sr.

Larry D. Wilson, Sr.

Jun 1, 2013

Name: Larry D. Wilson, Sr. Born: August 11, 1955 Place of Birth: Quitman, GA Father: Eddie A. Wilson Mother: Fanny R. Wilson Military Experience: U.S. Air Force Mr. Larry D. Wilson was born August 11, 1955 to Fanny R. Wilson and the late Eddie A. Wilson. He attended school in Brooks, Lanier, and Lowndes Counties School System. He also...

Mother Lula Austin

Mother Lula Austin

May 27, 2013

Lula M. Austin, age 105, of Valdosta, Ga, peacefully went to her eternal resting place on Monday, May 27, 2013. Left to cherish her memories are her loving family and friends. The homegoing celebration for Mother Lula Austin will be held Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at 11:00am from the sanctuary of Mt. Carmel House of God Saints in Christ...

Deanna Kabriah Mckire Mitchell

Deanna Kabriah Mckire Mitchell

May 24, 2013

It is with deepest sympathy that Godfrey Funeral Home announce that Mrs. DeAnna Mitchell, age 33, departed this life Friday, May 24, 2013. The homegoing celebration for the late Mrs. DeAnna Mitchell will be held Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 1:00pm from the chapel of Godfrey Funeral Home. Bro. Gene Godfrey will officiate. Public viewing will be conducted on...

Freddie Young

Freddie Young

May 11, 2013

On March 12, 1950 in Lowndes County, Georgia, a sweet baby boy was born to the late Elmore and Dellis Tehart Young. They chose to name him, Freddie Young. Freddie attended Wetherington Robinson School and graduated from Westside High School. At an early age, this young lad knew he needed a Savior and accepted Christ and became a member...

Castria Sabrina Tiller

Castria Sabrina Tiller

May 7, 2013

Castria Sabrina Tiller, was born to Willie Thomas, Sr. and Diane Jones, July 25, 1969. She was a free spirited young lady who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. In her presence was fullness of love, joy, and peace. On Tuesday, May 7, 2013, God dispatched an angel who quietly granted rest to Sabrina. Sabrina leaves to...

Joseph Davis, Sr.

Joseph Davis, Sr.

Apr 28, 2013

Joseph Davis, Sr., was born March 6, 1936 in Sasser, GA to the late Richard and Sallie Bell Davis. He served in the United States Army for 24 years. Later, he retired from the Unites States Postal Office in Newark, NJ. After returning to Valdosta, he was employed by Lowndes County Public Works and the Langdale Company as a...

Terry Young

Terry Young

Apr 28, 2013

Life Story: To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven... Ecclesiastes 3:1 A Time to be Born: It was a blessing when Terry, a healthy baby boy, was born to Betty Jean Thomas Young and the late Charles Oscar Young. A Time to seek Knowledge: Terry was educated in the Dade County...

James Lewis Trower

James Lewis Trower

Apr 15, 2013

It is with deepest sympathy that Godfrey Funeral Home Announce that Mr. James Lewis Trower departed this life Monday, April 15, 2013 at his place of residence. A private burial will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at the Sunset Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends later in the afternoon from 4pm - 7pm at 1008 Hillside...

Lelar Mae Aikens

Lelar Mae Aikens

Mar 29, 2013

Lelar Mae Aikens was born to the late Persell and Verinda Woods February 13, 1946 in Lowndes County, GA. She was educated in the Lowndes County School System and was a graduate of Westside High School. She confessed and accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and was a member of St. Mark Missionary Baptist...

Pastor Earnest "Earnie" Duncan, Sr.

Pastor Earnest "Earnie" Duncan, Sr.

Mar 14, 2013

Pastor Earnest Duncan, Sr. was born to Mrs. Lee Ola Duncan and the late Mr. Eddie Duncan, Jr. October 26, 1952 in Thomasville, GA. At the age of 16, Earnest left his home in Thomas County to come to Valdosta and he started working as a dishwasher at VSU in 1970. He spent much of his time watching the...

James Brown, Jr.

James Brown, Jr.

Mar 12, 2013

James Brown, Jr., fondly known as “Dirty Brown” was born to the late James Brown, Sr. and Josephine Brown, March 18, 1940 in Hawkinsville, GA. He made his life ending transition Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at South Georgia Medical Center. James received his education in Madison, FL. He was a retiree of Dixie Packers Inc. in Madison, FL. He...

Mother Barbara Jean Mathis

Mother Barbara Jean Mathis

Mar 8, 2013

On October 13, 1945, Emma Lee Mathis and Sam Mathis brought into this world their eldest daughter, Barbara Jean Mathis. God graced us with a devoted, divine, delicate angel who was a devoted mother, nurturing grandmother, caring sister, aunt, cousin, friend, and Woman of God. Barbara is the oldest of 13 siblings. Through her strong Christian experience Barbara began...

Deaconess Carrie M. Brown Clinton

Deaconess Carrie M. Brown Clinton

Mar 8, 2013

Mrs. Carrie Brown-Clinton was born to the parentage of the late Elder Willie P. Brown and Mother Queen E. Brown on April 1, 1951 in Lakeland, Ga. She was a 1970 graduate of Lowndes High School and a 1971 Graduate of Valdosta Tech where she earned her CNA certificate. Carrie was reared in a Godly home and was a...

Mary Burnside

Mary Burnside

Mar 5, 2013

Mrs. Mary Burnside was born to the late Walter Henry Hodge, Sr. and the late Catherine Hodge, September 14, 1942 in Valdosta, GA. She made her life ending transition Tuesday, March 5, 2013 in Brandon, FL. Mary was a proud member of the 1960 graduate class of Pinevale High School and was a very active alumni. She was employed...

Msgt Larry Perry

Msgt Larry Perry

Feb 27, 2013

Larry Perry was born May 2, 1951 in Valdosta, Georgia to the late Ruby Blankumsee. He was educated in the public school system of Lowndes County. Larry later joined the United States Air Force. His record of service began in April 1970 He dutifully served his country for over 24 years. Of his twenty four years of active duty,...

Versie Washington

Versie Washington

Feb 22, 2013

Versie Foster Washington was born September 26, 1948 to the parents of Willie K. and Louise Foster. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one daughter: Lisa Washington McEady and one brother: Willie C. Foster. She leaves to cherish her loving memories, her husband: Freeman Washington; daughters: Natarsha Washington of Charlotte, NC and Wanda Bell...

Ruby Pearl Howell

Ruby Pearl Howell

Feb 5, 2013

Ruby Pearl Whitfield Howell was born to the late Robert and Ruby Lee Whitfield, August 28, 1948 in Lowndes County, Georgia. The Lord gently called her to eternal rest, Tuesday, February 5, 2013. Ruby was a hard worker all of her life. She retired from South Georgia Medical Center. Recognizing the author and finisher of her faith, Ruby accepted...

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