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...
Ruthie Mae Lane
Nov 17, 2012
Ruthie Mae Lane was born to the late Clinton and Eldora Riley Williams, July 04, 1938 in Valdosta Georgia. Ruthie Mae made her life ending transition, Saturday, November 17, 2012 at the Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins, GA. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one daughter: Rubie Dean Lane; three sisters: Mary E....
Betty Godfrey Williams
Nov 16, 2012
Betty Lou Godfrey Williams was born August 18, 1942 in Brooks County, Georgia to the late Mr. James and Connie Godfrey. She was the seventh child of ten. Betty attended the Brooks County School System and graduated from the former Washington Street High School in Quitman, Georgia. After completing high school, she moved to Valdosta and became gainfully employed...
Deacon Willie Hankins, Jr.
Nov 11, 2012
Deacon Willie Hankins, Jr., departed life on earth, Sunday morning, November 11, 2012 after a short illness at Cook Senior Living Center in Adel, Georgia. He was born on May 13, 1938 to the late Willie Hankins, Sr. and the late Willie Mae Mitchell Hankins. He attended the public schools in Lowndes County. He was a faithful member of...
Carrie Mae Bell
Nov 7, 2012
Sister Carrie Mae (Johnson) Bell of Jennings, FL went to be with the Lord on November 7, 2012 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, GA. She was born on December 26, 1918 in Hamilton County, FL to Minnie (Jones) Johnson and James “Peck” Johnson, Sr. On September 16, 1939, she married her long time friend and “pal”, Ervin...
Janet Bickley
Nov 6, 2012
Janet Bickley, age 56, a recent resident of Valdosta, died Tuesday, November 6, 2012, due to complications associated with breast cancer. She is survived by two sisters, Jacquelyn Hardin and husband, Victor of Valdosta and Lucinda Harper and husband, Earl of Albuquerque, NM; one brother, Robert Williams of Albuquerque, NM; three nephews, Jalen Hardin and Khari Hardin, both of...
Willie Morris Peak Jr.
Oct 10, 2012
Willie Morris Peak, Jr. was born January 6, 1938, in Nankin, GA to the late Willie Peak and the late Anna Demps Peak. The Lord quietly called him home Wednesday, October 10, 2012. Willie was a member of Bethel CME where he served on the usher board and was a member of the male choir. In addition to his...
Sergeant Eddie Williams Jr.
Sep 25, 2012
Sergeant Eddie Williams Jr. was born January 6,1953, in Quitman, GA. He was raised in Valdosta, GA. He attended the county schools and graduated from Lowndes High School in 1972. He was drafted into the Army immediately after his high school graduation. He attended basic training at Fort Jackson South, SC. After basic training, he was assigned to Fort...
William Gregory Mckeithen
Sep 22, 2012
Sir William Gregory McKeithen was born September 22, 1969 to Willie (Turk) McKeithen Jr. and the late Diane McKeithen. He grew up in Lowndes County and attended Lowndes County public schools. During his teenage years, he was employed with Family Pizza. He furthered his education and became a certified chef in Quincy, FL. He was also the owner of...
