Obituaries

Lavern C. Wade

Nov 29, 2025

It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces, Ms. Lavern C. Wade, age 79, departed this life Saturday, November 29, 2025.

The Celebration of Life for the late Ms. Lavern C. Wade will be Saturday, December 6, 2025, 11:00 a.m., at St. Lewis Missionary Baptist Church, 679 Hwy. SR-135, Naylor, GA.

Interment will follow at Charles Knight Cemetery, 36 N. College...

Tevin J. Terry

Nov 12, 2025

It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces, Mr. Tevin J. Terry, age 34, of Valdosta, GA, departed this life Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

The family will celebrate Tevin’s life in their own special way at a later date. Please keep the Terry family in your prayers in the coming days.

Katherine Wright Fisher

Nov 11, 2025

It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces, Katherine W. Fisher, age 88 of Valdosta, GA, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. She was born March 25, 1937, in Rand, West Virginia, to the late Samuel and Edna Wright. She touched many lives with her wisdom, humor, compassion, and strength.

Katherine earned a bachelor’s...

Pastor Sylvia Belmer

Nov 9, 2025

It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces, Pastor Sylvia O. Belmer, age 76, departed this life Sunday, November 9, 2025.

The Celebration of Life for the late Pastor Sylvia O. Belmer will be Saturday, November 22, 2025, 11:00 a.m., at Joyful Sound International Ministries, 1994 Briarwood Road, Valdosta, GA.

Interment will follow at Pallbearers Cemetery, 2660 Riverside Road, Valdosta, GA...

Mrs. Margie Lucas

Nov 8, 2025

It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces, Mrs. Margie Lucas, age 80, departed this life Saturday, November 8, 2025.

The Celebration of Life for the late Mrs. Margie Lucas will be Sunday, November 16, 2025, 2:00 p.m., at Mrs. Eula C. Godfrey Memorial Chapel, 636 River Street, Valdosta, GA 31601.

Interment will follow at Lucas Brothers Memorial Garden, 3827 Lucas...

Julian "Jubay" Miller

Nov 4, 2025

It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces, Mr. Julian “Jubay” Miller, age 68, departed this life Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

The Celebration of Life for the late Mr. Julian “Jubay” Miller will be Saturday, November 15, 2025, 11:00 a.m., at Grace Victory Church, 303 Barack Obama Blvd., Valdosta, GA 31601.

Interment will follow at Beaver Dam Cemetery, 457 Pauline Street,...

Doris Lee Stephens-James

Oct 30, 2025

It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces, Mrs. Doris Lee Stephens-James, age 83, of Valdosta, GA, departed this life Thursday, October 30, 2025.

Public viewing will be Friday, November 7, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Godfrey Funeral Home, 636 River Street, Valdosta, GA.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.godfreyfuneralhome.net.

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Mrs. Barbara Jean Jones

Oct 20, 2025

It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces, Mrs. Barbara J. Jones, age 89, departed this life Monday, October 20, 2025.

The Celebration of Life for the late Mrs. Barbara J. Jones will be Saturday, October 25, 2025, 1:00 p.m., at Woodlawn Forrest Church of Christ, 1515 Barack Obama Blvd., Valdosta, GA 31601.

Interment will follow at Sunset Hill Cemetery, 1100...

Evangelist Dorothy Lee Holmes

Oct 16, 2025

It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces, Evangelist Dorothy Lee Holmes, age 83, departed this life Thursday, October 16, 2025.

The Celebration of Life for the late Evangelist Dorothy Lee Holmes will be Saturday, October 25, 2025, 11:00 a.m., at Morning Star Baptist Church, 1051 Howell Rd., Valdosta, GA 31601.

Live streaming will be available on our Facebook page.

Interment will...

Loretta Brown

Oct 3, 2025

It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces, Mrs. Loretta Brown, age 84, of Valdosta, GA, departed this life Friday, October 3, 2025.

The family will honor their loved one privately.  Please keep the Brown family in your prayers.

Pheetta D. Hudson

Sep 30, 2025

It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces, Mrs. Pheetta D. Hudson, age 96, departed this life Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

The Celebration of Life for the late Mrs. Pheetta D. Hudson will be Saturday, October 11, 2025, 11:00 a.m., at Mrs. Eula C. Godfrey Memorial Chapel, 636 River St., Valdosta, GA 31601.

Live...

Wanda M. Lucas

Sep 26, 2025

It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces, Ms. Wanda Lucas, age 55, departed this life Friday, September 26, 2025.

The Celebration of Life for the late Ms. Wanda Lucas will be Saturday, October 4, 2025, 1:00 p.m., at Mrs. Eula C. Godfrey Memorial Chapel, 636 River St., Valdosta, GA 31601.

Public viewing will...

Cassandra Tillman Tucker

Sep 20, 2025

It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces, Ms. Cassandra Tillman Tucker, age 57, departed this life Saturday, September 20, 2025.

The Celebration of Life for the late Ms. Cassandra Tillman Tucker will be Saturday, October 4, 2025, 11:00 a.m., at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 4244 Barack Obama Blvd., Valdosta, GA 31605.

Repast...

Rev. James Williams, Jr.

Sep 11, 2025

It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces, Rev. James Williams, Jr., age 85, departed this life Thursday, September 11, 2025.

The Celebration of Life for the late Rev. James Williams, Jr. will be Saturday, October 18, 2025, 11:00 a.m., at Mrs. Eula C. Godfrey Memorial Chapel, 636 River St., Valdosta, GA 31601.

Interment...

Dorothy Wyche Jones

Sep 9, 2025

It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces, Ms. Dorothy Wyche Jones, age 78, departed this life Tuesday, September 9, 2025.

The Celebration of Life for the late Ms. Dorothy Wyche Jones will be Saturday, September 20, 2025, 11:00 a.m., at Providence Missionary Baptist Church, 707 W. Park Street, Hahira, GA.

Interment will follow...

Jim Henry Wright

Sep 8, 2025

It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces, Mr. Jim Henry Wright, age 87, departed this life Monday, September 8, 2025.

The Celebration of Life for the late Mr. Jim Henry Wright will be Sunday, September 14, 2025, 2:00 p.m., at New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, 3488 Engberg Ave., Valdosta, GA.

Interment will follow...

Sarah F. Black

Sep 7, 2025

It is with deepest sympathy Godfrey Funeral Home announces, Ms. Sarah F. Black, age 62, departed this life Sunday, September 7, 2025.

The Celebration of Life for the late Ms. Sarah F. Black will be Saturday, September 13, 2025, 11:00 a.m., at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 5009 GA Hwy. 122 E., Hahira, GA.

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