Obituaries
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Passed 11/27/2025
Mr. Tabaya Gray, Sr. was born on July 18, 1973 in Hahira, Georgia to Faye Bell Gray and the late Willie B. Lewis, Sr. Tabaya graduated for Lowndes County High School in the class of 1991. He was known for the jokes,…
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11/17/1924 - 11/26/2025
Name: Harriett Bookhart Carter Born: November 17, 1924 in Columbia, South Carolina Father: The late John Bookhart Mother: The late Ellen Parker Bookhart Demised: Wednesday November 26, 2025 in Covington, Georgia. Ms.…
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Passed 10/28/2025
A Celebration of life for Mr. Dexter Alan Battles, Sr. “Billy Boy” will be held on Tuesday, November 4 at 11:00 A. M. at North Valdosta Church of God Rev, Johnny Quarterman is the pastor and Superintendent Donald…
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Passed 10/24/2025
Rosalind Deshon Russell was born to the late Robert Russell and the late Barbara Russell Byrd on January 1, 1959 in Tampa, Florida. At a young age, she and her parents returned to Valdosta Ga where she accepted Christ…
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Passed 9/23/2025
James (Peabody) Jones was born on October 12, 1934 to the late James Jones Sr. and Essie Mae Sauls Jones in Valdosta, Georgia. He and his older sister, Eurdice ‘Doll’ Jones, were raised by their maternal grandmother,…
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Passed 9/21/2025
Home going service for Ms. Willie Mae Smith will be held on Saturday, September 27 at 11:00 A. M. at South 41 Church of Christ with Brother Jamey Dotson, Minster and will be officiating. The burial will follow in the…
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Passed 9/16/2025
Deacon Hoke Herbert Hampton God has once again wrapped His loving arms around this precious Hampton family as they say farewell in deep sadness to their beloved: Mr. Hoke Herbert Hampton was born February 6, 1937, in…
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Passed 9/12/2025
Justin “Lauryn” Turner was born at 3pm on May 11, 1998 in Valdosta, GA to Christie and Henry Turner, Jr. “Lauryn” attended Valdosta High School and graduated in 2017. She was a proud member of the Marchin’ Cats,…
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Passed 8/28/2025
Mamie Lou Fillmore was born on October 16, 1945 in Valdosta, Georgia. To the late Mr. Ivory Fillmore Sr. and Mrs. Lillie Mae Fillmore Corbett. Mamie attended Westside High School, where she was the first homecoming…
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Passed 8/24/2025
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight…
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Passed 8/23/2025
Mr. Rondough "Randy" Howell gained his gained his wings on Saturday August 23, 2025. Randy was born on August 15, 1959, in Valdosta Georgia to the late Mr. William Henry Howell and the late Daisy Howell. In his life…
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Passed 8/20/2025
A private ceremony for Mr. Charles Thomas was held for family only. The family would like to thank everyone for their calls, visits, and most of all their prayers and out pour of love during their time of bereavement.…
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Passed 8/19/2025
February 26, 1960 – August 19, 2025 Victor Antonio Tooley was born on February 26, 1960, in Valdosta, Georgia, to Evelyn Tooley Smith and the late Clifford Thomas. From the very beginning, Victor carried with him a…
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Passed 8/9/2025
PHYLLIS L. TOOLEY Born May 2, 1930, in Ashville North Carolina to the late Author Logan Sr. and Vassie Little Logan. She was the fourth of seven children. She departed this life on August 9, 2025, at Pruitt of…
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Passed 7/15/2025
Celebrating Sister Annie Bellamy Memory A Time to Be Born Annie Lois Dix, known as “Jean” to close family and friends, was born on August 18, 1943, in Hartford, Alabama, to the late Lucious and Hattie (Copeland) Dix.…
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Passed 7/1/2025
Brian Keith Freeney, 68, was born in Waterbury Connecticut to the late Leon and Annie Freeney on August 10,1956. He transitioned July 1, 2025, in Valdosta GA after a brief illness. Brian spent his formative years in…
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Passed 6/30/2025
Dorothy Miller Brooken was born September 11, 1933 in Lake Park Georgia to the late June and Lessie Mae Zanders-Miller. She grew up in the AME Church. She was a member of Zion Chapel IAME and later Francis Lake AME…
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Passed 6/23/2025
Memorial service for Allie (Connie) Edwards will be held on Saturday, July 5 at 11:30 A M at River Hill Missionary Baptist Church Rev. Joe Troope is the pastor. Blessings
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Passed 6/16/2025
Home going service for Ms Edna Naomi Edwards Conley (who was the sister of Pastor Norman Edwards) will be held on Friday, June 20 at 11:00 AM at Doretha H. Payne Chapel at Martin Luther King Funeral Home 1908 MLK Dr.…
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Passed 6/5/2025
Name: Bruce Allen Wright Born: May 13, 1963 Place: New Brunswick, New Jersey at the St. Peters Hospital Father: the late Joseph A. Wright, III Mother: The late Iona J. Wright He was the owner of Wright Roofing Company…
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Passed 5/31/2025
Home going services for Ms. Martha Pettigrew are incomplete and will be announced later by the mortuary that cares.
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Passed 5/22/2025
To those I love and those that love me, I am free so do not grieve for me because God has set me free. Deacon Samuel Bass was born June 13, 1948, to the late Otis Rufus Bass, Sr. and the late Obzeen Moore Bass, and to…
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Passed 5/21/2025
A Celebration of Life for Ms. Tanya Anderson will be held on Saturday, June 21, at 1:00 PM at North Valdosta Church of God, Rev. Johnnie Quarterman is the pastor and will be officiating. Scott and Roberts
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Passed 4/22/2025
With deep sorrow and immense love, we celebrate the life and legacy of Katherine Louise Flannigan, who passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025, at the age of 92. Katherine was born on October 1, 1932, in Valdosta,…
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Passed 4/17/2025
Marjorie Marie McNeill (Margie) known as Mother Margie, was born November 1, 1954, in Bladenboro, North Carolina. She married her husband, Charles, May 5,1973 and their union was blessed with three children. She spent…
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Passed 4/14/2025
Tekeyla Dionne Cordy, affectionately known as Keyla was born on August 20, 1983. Keyla was a beloved daughter, mother, sister, and friend who touched the lives of many through her intelligence, passion for education,…