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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Babygirl Arreon Renee Star Shanks
Jan 24, 2013
Arreon Renee Star Shanks was born to Earl Shanks III and Orreon Hughley. The Lord quietly called His special angel home Thursday, January 24, 2013. She is preceded in death by one grandfather: Earl Shanks Jr. Arreon leaves behind, her parents: Earl Shanks III and Orreon Hughley; sisters and brothers: Shamahri, Shania, Shamere, Shacoya, Shawntrice, Isha and David III;...
Jacqueline Yvonne Mackey
Jan 21, 2013
Jacqueline Yvonne Mackey (known as ‘Jacquie’ to family and friends) was born on August 26, 1959 in Dayton, OH to Betty Mackey and Samuel B. Mackey Jr. Along with her older brother Darryl Mackey, Jacqueline grew up in the small, idyllic town of Metuchen, NJ. During her childhood and adolescence, Jacqueline was active in sports and graduated from Metuchen...
Carolyn Dolson
Jan 19, 2013
Carolyn Dolson was born August 30, 1948, in Valdosta GA to the late Arie Holt and the late Ola Mae Miller Williams. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband: William Dolson; one son: Carlester Leroy Wright; one brother: Sam Miller and one sister: Betty Jean Odom. She leaves to cherish her memories; her...
Deacon L.C. "Joe" Jones
Jan 17, 2013
Deacon L.C. “ Joe” Jones, son of the late Tommy Lee McGowan and the late Mamie Jones, was born October 17, 1935 in Lowndes County, Georgia. He retired from Holox Oxygen Company after 30 years of employment. He later became self employed and started his own company, Jones Pulpwood and Logging. L. C. Jones, fondly known as “Joe” by...
Elouise Kinchen Howell
Jan 15, 2013
Elouise K. Howell (Doll Baby) was born April 21, 1938 in Valdosta, GA to the late Johnnie M. and Gussie (Howard)Kinchen. She was the third of 11 children and she and her eldest brother Johnnie, would always fight over who was really the “Bull of the Pin”. She graduated from Dasher High School and attended Fort Valley State and...
L.C. Hughes, Jr.
Jan 12, 2013
Chief Warrant Officer L.C. Milton) Hughes at peace, resting in love, care and comfort of the everlasting arms of God. L.C. Hughes, Jr., was born June 27, 1937 in Dublin, GA to the late Lewis and Willie Mae Hughes. He was educated in the public school system of Laurens County, GA. He then joined the US Army and served...
Sister Helen Gaye Fussell Rose
Jan 11, 2013
A loyal and faithful servant, loving and committed and dedicated wife and mother, one-of-a-kind grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and community servant, and caring friend...this is a glimpse of who Helen Gaye Fussell Rose (affectionately known as Mama Rose) was. She transitioned to her eternal reward, “A city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God’, (Hebrews 11:10). On Friday,...
Homer Washington
Dec 20, 2012
Homer Washington passed away unexpectedly on December 20, 2012 at the age of 85. He was born on December 4, 1927 to the parents of Jessie and Joe Washington. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Washington; two sisters: Amye Williams and Anie Mae McDaniels and one brother: David Lee Washington. He...
Mother Pearlie Mae Wells
Dec 1, 2012
Pearlie Mae Pittman-Wells was born June 11, 1928 to the late Oscar and Pearlie Pittman in Blounts Town, FL. She attended Public Schools in Lowndes County, studying the field of General Education. Pearlie Wells moved to Fort Lauderdale, FL in 1957. Her career was in the Culinary Field. She supervised the Bakery and Salad Department of Creighton’s Restaurant from...
Jeannie Mae West
Nov 30, 2012
She was different, she was special, unique in a thousand ways, She was giving, she was loving, and we’ll miss her all our days. Jeannie Mae West was born September 12, 1949 in Belle Glade, Florida. There are some who strive for praise: they yearn for world applause; There are some who chase sweet comfort as their one and...
Frank Miller
Nov 29, 2012
Mr. Frank L. Miller was born on October 22, 1923 in Echols County, Georgia. He was the son of the late George B. Miller and the late Florence Miller. He departed this earthly life on November 29, 2012. He retired as a civil services worker at Moody Air Force Base before serving the Valdosta community as co-owner of Miller's...
Angela Evann Jones
Nov 27, 2012
Angela Evann Jones was born to Hubert W. Jones and Eva Holmes Jones, September 14, 1964 in Miami, Fl. She departed this life Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at her place of residence. Angela is preceded in death by her grandparents: Louis Jones, Geneva Jones, Elizabeth Williams and General Lee Holmes. She leaves to cherish her memories, her loving father...
