Dearly Departed 1960s

  Year                         1959

        Name                                 Obituary/Eulogy

         Jack  Wood

            passed away on Oct 30th, 2000.  It seemed so sudden but he had been battling cancer (5 occurances) for 3 1/2

            years.  He gave it a good fight and won the battle.  He exited his earthly body and entered heaven's portals.

                                                            Barbara Wood                                           mailto:jwood@datasys.net

  Year                         1960

        Name                                 Obituary/Eulogy

         Ginger  Anderson

            Cancer

         Purdy  Barrett

         Harold  Bass

         Ilene  Bewley [Tripp]

            Ilene Tripp Bewley, 63 of Zephyrhills, Fla., passed away Monday, Feb. 20, 2006 in Zephyrhills after a long battle

            with cancer.  She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Joseph R. Bewley of Zephyrhills; two brothers, John W.

             Tripp of Winter Springs, Fla. and Carliss M. Tripp of Oviedo, Fla.; four sisters, Kathleen Hearne of Plant City, Fla.

            Wylene Tripp of Zephyrhills, Fla., Darlene Greene of Odessa, Fla. and Rosalene Luke of Valdosta, Ga. She was

            predeceased by her parents, Rufus Beachem and Sallie (Castleberry) Tripp, two sisters, Pauline Rountree and

            Maybellene Tripp and a brother, Vernon Tripp. Mrs. Bewley was born on March 2, 1942 in Cook County. She came

            to Zephyrhills in 1996 from Lockport, N.Y. She retired from General Motors Corporation after 25 years of service.

            She was a homemaker, a member of her community civic club and was a Baptist. Memorial services will be held at

            2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006, at Whitfield Funeral Home, Chapel, with Chaplain Marc Genton officiating. Burial will

            be held at a later date at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Fla. — Whitfield Funeral Home and Cremation

            Services, Zephyrhills, Fla.

                                                     Rosalene Tripp Luke                                                jc12n26a@mchsi.com

         Jimmy  Brooks

         Myra  Courson

            Cancer

         Terry  Johnson

         Don  Mills

         Ronald Freeman Oliver

            Ronald Freeman Oliver, 64, of Lake Park passed away Monday, Nov. 24, 2008 in Select Choice Specialty Hospital in

             Tallahassee, Fla. after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Lowndes County where he grew up and attended high

             school at Lowndes High. Ronnie retired from Harvey’s Grocery Store in Castle Park. Mr. Oliver was preceded in

            death by his parents, James Oliver Sr. and Myrtle Oliver-Roberts, two brothers, James Oliver, Jr. and L.A. Oliver.

            Survivors include his brother James Lowell Lane of Valdosta; sisters, Virginia Kellerman, Quitman, Jeannette

            Menke, Tucson, Ariz.; special nephew Jimmy R. Lane with whom they were raised like brothers; numerous nieces,

            nephews; and a host of good friends in Lake Park. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 28, 2008 in

            the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in Cat Creek Cemetery. The family will receive

            friends from 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Sympathy can be expressed online at

            www.musicfuneralservices.com — Music Funeral Services of Valdosta

         Gloria  Owens

            Cancer

         Randolph  Phillips

         Barbara  Powell

         Warren  Powers

            Car Accident

         Joe  Register

            Cancer

         Vernon  Tripp

            Heart Attack

  Year                         1962

        Name                                 Obituary/Eulogy

         John Kyle Zipperer Jr.                                                                                     Picture

            John Kyle Zipperer Jr., 64, of Valdosta, died suddenly on Thursday, April 30, 2009 at South Georgia Medical Center.

             Born in Valdosta, on Sept. 20, 1944, Mr. Zipperer was a lifelong resident of this area. He was a veteran of the US

            Air Force, serving during the Vietnam War. Mr. Zipperer was a farmer, having farmed land that has been in his

            family since 1823. In 1997 his farm, the Zipperer-Dees Station Farm was honored as a Georgia Centennial Family

            Farm by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Historic Preservation Division which honored family farms in

            continuous operation for over 100 years. Seven generations of his family have lived, worked and played on this

            farm. Mr. Zipperer had been a good steward of the farm and its land and he maintained his farm and equipment in a

            meticulous manner. Mr. Zipperer loved to rebuild antique tractors, especially Ford 8N tractors. He greatly loved his

            family, his friends and treated all people with kindness and respect. Mr. Zipperer loved the Lord and served Him in

            the mission field of life. He was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Dolores Brogdon

            Zipperer, of Valdosta; three daughters and sons-in-law, Millie and Michael Sopt, of Quitman, Mandy and Elliott

            Jackson, of Decatur, and Emily and Chris Sandoval, of Valdosta; five grandchildren, Kyle and Matthew Sandoval,

            both of Valdosta, Laney, Ramsey and Grant Jackson of Decatur; his mother, Mary Emily Husbands Zipperer of

            Valdosta. Also surviving are his sister and brother-in-law, Mary Sue and Tyson McLane, of Lake Park; a sister-in-

            law and brother-in-law, Beverly and Greg Catoe of Spartanburg, S.C.; two brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law,

            Joseph and Sharon Brogdon of Madison and Freddie and Kitty Brogdon of Lilburn; and numerous nieces, nephews,

             cousins and close friends; and his faithful dog, Buzz. He is preceded in death by his father, John Kyle Zipperer, Sr.

             Funeral services will be held for Mr. Zipperer at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2009 in the chapel of Carson

            McLane Funeral Home. Dr. Phil West and the Rev. Mac Weaver will officiate. Burial will follow in McLane Riverview

            Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home this evening, May 1, 2009. In

            lieu of flowers donations may be made to the First Baptist Church Food Ministry, 200 W. Central Avenue, Valdosta,

            GA 31601. Condolences may be conveyed to the family on the obituary page of

            www.mclanefuneralservices.com— Carson McLane Funeral Home

  Year                         1963

        Name                                 Obituary/Eulogy

         Terry  Carter                                                                                                 Picture

         Vernon  Field                                                                                                 Picture

            Died of a gun shot wound on May 15, 1978; he died instantly. Ginger our daughter was 10 at the time.

         Evelyn  Goff                                                                                                   Picture

            Died after a battle with cancer

         Buddy  (James Ashley) Kemp                                                                           Picture

            died in April of 1967 at the age of 24 (he had just turned 24 in December) He had been thru Vietnam and was only

            home for about 4 months before he died with leukemia.

         D. Jeanette Nadack                                                                                         Picture

            D. Jeanette Nadack, 58, lifetime resident of Valdosta, died on Tuesday, July 27, 2004, at South Georgia Medical

            Center after a short illness. Born on July 31, 1945, in Valdosta, she was a graduate of Lowndes High School

            where she was a member of the Lowndes High School Band. She later graduated from Valdosta State College. Ms.

             Nadack was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and was an accountant for Lowndes County

            DFACS.  Survivors are her daughters and a son-in-law, Ginger and Jack Neece Jr. of Tallahassee, Fla., Janet Leigh

             McGraw of Valdosta; grandchildren, Ciera Neece and Trey Neece of Tallahassee; her parents, Harry and Evelyn

            Nadack of Valdosta; a sister and brother-in-law, Jenny and Rick Gilbride of Naylor; an honorary aunt and uncle,

            Hillary and Bob Hodge and their daughter, Rhonda of Lake Park; aunts, Freida Nadack, Doris Nadack and Aunt Ann

            Ash, all of Chardon, Ohio and Vivian Coody of Valdosta; a niece, Katie Mullis Bulmer of Statesboro; and a nephew,

            Greg Mullis of Valdosta.  Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 29, 2004, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of the

            Carson McLane Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Piotrowski and Pastor George Carpenter officiating. The burial will

            follow in Sunset Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be this evening from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers,

            donations may be made to the American Cancer Association, 201 Pendleton Drive, Suite 207, Valdosta, GA 31601-

            1721 or to Hospice of South Georgia, P.O. Box 1727, Valdosta, GA 31603-9972. -- Carson McLane Funeral Home

         Ronnie  Richardson                                                                                        Picture

            My name is Jennifer Richardson Jones.  I am the daughter of Ronnie Richardson class of 63.  I was surprised to

            see his name under dearly departed.  He died when I was four years old and I always felt like he was forgotten to

            the world.  I would love to hear any memories his classmates may have about him.  I really don't remember him

            much and it has always been a huge void in my life. If anyone would like to share information about my dad please

            contact me.

                                             Jennifer Richardson Jones                              mailto:jenniferjones1013@yahoo.com

  Year                         1965

        Name                                 Obituary/Eulogy

         Daniel Andrew Barnard                                                                                   Picture

            Daniel Andrew Barnard, 59, of Bainbridge passed away at his residence on March 24, 2007.  He was born Jan. 29,

             1948, in Hahira to the late Andrew Jackson Barnard and Eula Mae Foster Barnard. He graduated from Lowndes

            High School and was the owner of Mr. Pipps convenience stores. He was preceded in death by a sister, Gail

            Barnard Hutto.  Survivors include his daughter, Danielle A. Barnard of Bainbridge; his son, Daniel A. Barnard Jr. of

            Bainbridge; four brothers, Russell Barnard, Ronnie Barnard, Gary Barnard, all of Valdosta, and Roger Barnard of

            Donalsonville; a sister, Patricia B. Hopkins of Valdosta; and several nieces and nephews.  The family will receive

            friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, March 26, 2007, at Ivey Funeral Home of Bainbridge. Online visitors may sign

            the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com.  Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2007, at the

            Barnard Farms, 2785 Colquitt Highway, at the Decatur-Miller County line, with the Rev. Charles Barrineau officiating.

             Interment will follow at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. — Ivey Funeral Home.

         Lonnie Matthew Brown

            Lonnie Matthew Brown Sr. son of the late Ben Brown Sr. and Nellie Mae Crawford Brown, born June 1, 1947, in

            Lowndes County and departed this life on Sunday, May 20 2007.  At an early age, Lonnie joined the Woods Chapel

            AME Church. Lonnie attended Lowndes County Schools. In 1970, he married Ella Ford and to this union two children

             were born. He was a mechanic and enjoyed racing.  Lonnie leaves to cherish his memory two children, Tracy

            Nelson (Frank) and Lonnie M. Brown Jr. (Cortney) of Valdosta; six grandsons, Nicholas Perry, Kelby Brown, Xavier

             Nelson, Johsua Nelson, Riley Brown, and Tobey Brown of Valdosta; six brothers, Ben Brown, Jr. of Jacksonville,

            Fla., Isaiah Brown, Savannah, Maurice Brown, Valdosta, James Edward Brown, Pompano, Fla., Tommy Neal of

            Carol City, Fla. and Floyd Brown preceded him in death.; six sisters, Erma McCoggle (Rufus), Sharon Wright (Gil),

            Little Mary Wright, Valdosta, Bernice Carmark, Mirmar, Fla., Shirley Walker (Bennie), Hollywood, Fla. and Althea

            McBride (Willie James), Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; uncles, Floyd Crawford (Willa Marie), Valdosta, Leroy Irvin (Pearline)

            Atlanta, Willie Brown (Ola), Nashville, Ga. , Ivery Brown (Willie Mae ) Orange, Texas, and Joe Brown (Martha)

            Jacksonville, Fla.; aunts, Dorothy Cambridge, Mary Johnson (Lonnie) and Marie Wright, Valdosta; a host of beloved

            great uncles/aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and a special caretaker, Phyllis Gibson.   A special thanks

            to The Pearlman Cancer Center and Hospice of South Georgia.  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday,

            May 26, 2007, at the Godfrey Funeral Home Chapel. Bishop Wade S. McCrae will officiate. Burial will follow in

            Crawford Memorial Cemetery. — Godfrey Funeral Home.

  Year                         1966

        Name                                 Obituary/Eulogy

         Nicky  Antulov                                                                                                Picture

            car accident

         William  Black

         Gayle  Calhoun                                                                                               Picture

         Venida  Carmack [Stewart]                                                                              Picture

            passed away 12/24/1997

         Lillian  Centerfeitt                                                                                          Picture

            passed away 2001

         Walter  Dowling                                                                                              Picture

         Phyllis Kay Fletcher [Ladrow]                                                                           Picture

            Phyllis Kay Ladrow Fletcher, 59, of Valdosta died Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at her home after a brief illness. She was

            born on February 8, 1948 in Valdosta to the late Joseph G. and Mildred Allen Ladrow and was a lifelong resident of

            this area. Mrs. Fletcher was an active member and worker of the First Baptist Church Lake Park. She enjoyed

            spending time with her grandchildren.  Survivors include her husband, Bruce Fletcher of Valdosta, son and

            daughter in law, Michael Bruce and Wendy Fletcher of Lake Park, daughter and son in law, Eva Michelle and Jason

            Viar of Lake Park, five grandchildren, Lana Kay Fletcher, Leah Grace Fletcher, Michael Bruce Fletcher, Jr., Colten

            Morgan Viar and Cameron Michael Viar, two sisters and brothers in law, Harriette and Jeff Coppage of Lake Park,

            Susan and Joe Prine of Dublin, her brother, Joseph A. Ladrow of Lyons, a niece and her husband, Sena Kutzli Pike

            and David Pike of Lakeland and numerous other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Eva

            Ladrow Kutzli.  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, July 6, 2007 at the First Baptist Church Lake Park

            with the Rev. Robert Dawson officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens. The family will receive

            friends on Thursday from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Lake

            Park Building Fund or to Hospice of South Georgia. Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at

            www.mclanefuneralservices.com. — Carson McLane Funeral Home.

         Neil  Johannessen                                                                                          Picture

         Mamie Ann Jones                                                                                          Picture

            Mamie Ann Jones, 59, of Valdosta, died on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2006, after a lengthy illness.  Born on Jan. 23, 1947,

            she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Nell Jones. Miss Jones worked for several years at Texture Tex,

            which became Queen Carpet. She was a member of Sardis Baptist Church. She is survived by her aunt, Lucille

            Braly of Dallas; a cousin and her family, Marcia and David Steinberg Jr. of Valdosta, Stacy and Chris Kendrick, Zoe

            and Ivy of Hahira, Lesa and David Steinberg III of Jacksonville, Fla., Brooke Steinberg of Valdosta; several other

            cousins and relatives.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2006, at 10 a.m. at the graveside in

            Sunset Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Carson McLane Funeral Home this evening from 6-8 p.m.

            Condolences may be conveyed online at www.mclanefuneralservices.com. — Carson McLane Funeral Home.

         Charles LeRoy ‘Roy’ Lott                                                                                 Picture

            We regret to announce the passing of Charles LeRoy “Roy” Lott, age 59, of Donalsonville, who passed away

            Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006 at the Donalsonville Hospital after a lengthy illness.  Funeral services will be held today,

            Jan. 21, 2006 at 11 a.m. at the Chapel of Evans-Skipper Funeral Home with the Rev. Corbin Hicks and Father Guy

            Wilson officiating.  Interment will follow in Longbridge Cemetery in Nashville at 2 p.m. A scriptural rosary will be

            offered during the 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006 at the Catholic Church of the Incarnation in Donalsonville,

            Ga. On a later date, a memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Spillville, Iowa. Mr. Lott

             was born in Moultrie on Dec. 21, 1945, to the late Samuel L. Lott and Ruth Lott. He attended schools in Moultrie and

            Albany, before graduating from Lowndes County High School (Valdosta) in 1966, where his classmates

            affectionately referred to him as “Big Daddy Roy Lott.” He was married to Mary Lu Melsh Cain on Dec. 2, 1989, at

            St. Pius X Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In 2000 he was awarded a certificate in drafting from Bainbridge

            College. For 30 years, Mr. Lott was a pipefitter and welder with the BTJ Pipefitter Union, Local 368, in Albany,

            where he served as a past union president, now Local 72, Atlanta. He was on the Board of Directors of the

            Parkside Lake Association and served as past vice-president of the Lake Seminole Lion’s Club. He attended the

            Catholic Church of Incarnation in Donalsonville.  Mr. Lott leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Mary Lu Lott of

            Donalsonville, Ga. and Spillville, Iowa; his mother, Mrs. Mittie Ruth Lott of Donalsonville; a brother, Billy Joe Lott and

            his wife Judy of Dallas, Texas; a sister, Debbie Brown and her husband Steve of Valdosta; a niece, Stephanie Tam

             Lott; two nephews, Johnny Steven Brown and Samuel Paul Brown; many aunts and uncles; other family members;

             friends; Cole, Petunia and Scamp. He was preceded in death by his father, Samuel L. Lott; a brother, Jerry Alvin

            Lott; a nephew, Kendall Blake Lott; and his mother-in-law, Helen Kovarik Melsh.  Active pallbearers will be Johnny

            and Paul Brown, Ray and David Bennett, Bruce Holman, and Dr. Roger Ivey. Honorary pallbearers will be Vic, Bill,

            Alan, and Steve Kovarik, Royce Pickern, and Mickey Wright. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be

             made to: St. Wenceslaus Heritage Society, Box 159, Spillville, Iowa 52168 and/or Hospice of Southwest Georgia,

            1323 E. Shotwell St., Bainbridge, Ga., 39817. — Evans-Skipper Funeral home, Donalsonville.

                                                 Scheryl DeLoach Ryan                                               sryan_48@yahoo.com

         Randall  McCullers                                                                                          Picture

         Bill  Moore                                                                                                    Picture

            Perhaps best known for his skill on the 6 string electric Rickenbacher guitar and his ability to get down and boogie. 

            Died of Cancer.

                                                          Wesley Hesters

         Jimmy  Pollock                                                                                              Picture

            passed away 12/3/1999

         Dorothy  Rampley [Lightsey]                                                                            Picture

            Dorothy Lightsey Rampley‚ 57, of Valdosta passed away Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2005, at her residence after a sudden

            illness. She was born in Lowndes County, Ga. on March 1, 1948, to the late James‚ (Bill) and Ethel Lightsey. She

            was a member of Faith Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her brothers, James, Julian, and Donnie

            Lightsey. Survivors include her daughter, Jenny Reid, Valdosta; grandson, Wyatte Reid, Valdosta; brother and

            sister-in-law, Wesley and Linda Lightsey, Valdosta; a number of nieces and nephews Funeral services will be held

             at 11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005, in the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services with the Rev. Gene

            Wisehart officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Way Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from

             6-8 p.m. this evening, Sept. 28, 2005, at the funeral home. Sympathy can be expressed online at

            www.musicfuneralservices.com — Music Funeral Services of Lakeland

         Kenneth  Renfroe                                                                                           Picture

            Passed away from a heart attack in Dec 2004

         Eva  Rentz                                                                                                     Picture

            cerebral hemorrage

         David Robert (Bobby) Rowan                                                                            Picture

            Died in a car accident on Madison Hwy, Nov 20, 1970. Would have been 22 years old in 2 days on Nov 22. The

            brakes failed on his old '55 Chevy and he hit the barricade at the intersection of the road that cut through between

            Old Clyattville Road and Madison Hwy. Thank goodness he died instantly from the impact. The car was almost

            immediately engulfed in flames and the heat was so intense it melted the glass in all the windows. Bobby survived

            18 months in that hell hole called Vietnam only to die tragically and violently when he was "safely back home". In

            memory of a loving brother.

                                                               Billy Rowan

         Wayne  Tenley

         David  Westberry                                                                                            Picture

            passed away 3/25/1998 due to cancer

         Robert  Wilson                                                                                               Picture

            car accident

         Eddie  Wynens                                                                                               Picture

         Russell K. Zipperer                                                                                         Picture

            Russell K. Zipperer, 57, of Valdosta died on Wednesday, March 22, 2006, at the VA Medical Center in Gainesville,

            Fla. Born on June 21, 1948, in Valdosta, he was the son of Stanley and Hilda Zipperer of Valdosta. He was a

            veteran of the United States Air Force, having served in Vietnam. Mr. Zipperer was a member of Mt. Zion United

            Methodist Church.  In addition to his parents, he is survived by sisters and brothers-in-law, Merita and Joe

            Humphrey of Rome, Varina and Emory Felts of Adel; brothers and sister-in-law, Stephen Zipperer, Ivey and Susan

            Zipperer, all of Valdosta; nieces and nephews, Thomas and Katie Humphrey, Micah Humphrey, Cherilyn Humphrey,

            all of Rome; Stacie Zipperer, Stanley Zipperer III, Cecilia Zipperer all of Valdosta, Jacob and Justin Felts of Adel and

            a great-niece and great-nephew, Camden and Isabella Humhrey of Rome. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. on

            Saturday, March 25, 2006, at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church with the Rev. John McGowan officiating. Burial will

            follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. this evening at Carson McLane Funeral

            Home. Condolences to the family may be conveyed on the Obituary page at www.mclanefuneralservices.com. —

            Carson McLane Funeral Home.

         Lawrence  Zipperer Jr.                                                                                   Picture

            Lawrence Zipperer Jr., 61, of Valdosta, passed away after a lengthy illness on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, at home

            with family and friends. Larry was born in Valdosta on Jan. 16, 1948, and was the son of Allie Inez Butler Zipperer

            and the late Lawrence Edward Zipperer Sr. of Valdosta. He graduated from Lowndes High School in 1966, and

            Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College with Associate degrees in agriculture in 1969, and agricultural equipment

            technology in 1970. After college he worked at Farmer's Tractor for several years. Larry had been a farmer all of

            his life. From his earliest days as he helped milk the cows and feed the chickens, then later as he planted row

            crops such as corn and soybeans and more recently he was engaged in raising livestock such as hogs and cows.

             Larry loved music and singing and helping others, primarily the elderly. During high school and college he was

            active in the FFA, was a former member of the Lowndes County Planning Commission and served on the Board of

            Directors for the Georgia Farm Bureau. Larry was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. He is survived by

             his wife, Tami Greene Zipperer of Valdosta; son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Amy Inman of Kennesaw;

            daughters and their boyfriends, Selena Smith and Travis Phinney, Jessica Zipperer and Timothy Windham, Lauren

            Zipperer and Jason Turner, all of Valdosta; grandchildren, Emily Grace, Hannah Rachelle, and Kyleigh Elizabeth

            Smith, all of Valdosta, Ethan Michael and Hayden Bryce Inman of Kennesaw; sister and brother-in-law, Freida and

            Johnny Rutland of Tifton; brothers and sisters-in-law, Sidney and Kathy Zipperer of Moultrie, Robert and Patsy

            Zipperer, Gilbert and Susan Zipperer, all of Valdosta; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Joyce and Ron E. Lynch

            of Valdosta, Judy and Wayne Ross of North Carolina, Cindy and Joe Bramlett of Valdosta; brother-in-law and

            sister-in-law, William and Dawn Greene; numerous nieces and nephews. Larry is also survived by his dear friends,

             Hulon Fletcher, Tommy Cothron, John Baker, Joe, Gary, and Roger Touchton, Trey Warnock and Benji Baldree.

            Services for Larry will be held at 4 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, in the chapel of Carson McLane Funeral Home.

            Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral

            home. Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 4514 Mt. Zion Road,

            Valdosta, GA 31601. Condolences to the family may be conveyed on the obituary page at

            www.mclanefuneralservices.com — Carson McLane Funeral Home

  Year                         1967

        Name                                 Obituary/Eulogy

         Harold Dean Atkins

            Harold Dean Atkins, 56, of Lawrenceville passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2006. Mr. Atkins was born on Aug. 9,

            1949, in Lowndes County to Archie and Virginia Atkins. He was a 1967 graduate of Lowndes County High School,

            where he was the team captain of the Vikings football team. He was a supervisor at Jefferson Smurfit Company in

            Stone Mountain. He was a wonderful husband and brother, and “Super Dad” to his sons and grandchildren. He will

            be greatly missed.  He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Jackie Gaskins of Lawrenceville; sons and daughters-

            in-law, Randy and Amber Atkins of Lawrenceville, John and Amy Atkins of Kennesaw; grandchildren, Christian

            Atkins and Caleb Atkins; sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Billy McCowan of Valdosta; brothers and sisters-in-

            law, Gene and Hazel Atkins of Lake Park, James and Sylvia Atkins of Dasher, Billy and Teresa Atkins of

            Jacksonville, Fla., and Freddy and Marie Atkins of Nashville; mother-in-law, Helen Gaskins of Hahira; sisters-in-law

            and brothers-in-law, Terri and Tony Walker of Valdosta and Wayne and Cathy Gaskins of Naylor; several beloved

            nieces, nephews and cousins.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 22, 2006, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of

            Flanigan Funeral Home with the Rev. Matthew Martin officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home

            Saturday from 1-2 p.m. Donations may be made Annandale Village, 3500 Annandale Lane, Suwanee, Ga. 30024, in

            memory of Mr. Atkins. — Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford

         Paul  Atkinson                                                                                               Picture

         Robert Martin Barrales                                                                                    Picture

            Robert Martin Barrales, 59, of Valdosta died on Monday, April 9, 2007, at his residence after a brief illness. He was

            the son of the late Ramon Martin and Bunnie Louise Blanton Barrales. He was a member of the Park Avenue United

            Methodist Church and attended the First Baptist Church of Lake Park. Survivors include his brother and sister-in-

            law, Paul R. and Evelyn Barrales, Valdosta; sister, Anita Walker of Northville, Mich.; sister and brother-in-law, Jane

            and Michael Sorah, Centreville, Va.; nieces, Lisa Barrales Parrish, Susan Owens, Jill Hughes, Theresa King,

            Michelle Sorah; nephews, Michael Paul Barrales, William Michael Walker, Mark Allen Sorah; great-nieces, Jasmine

            King and Lauren Grundy; great-nephews, Reece Hughes and Patrick Hughes. Funeral services will be held

            Wednesday, April 11, 2007, at 4 p.m. in the chapel of the Carson McLane Funeral Home. The Rev. Robert Dawson

            will officiate. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home

            this evening from 6-8 P.M. Condolences may be conveyed online at www.mclanefuneralservices.com. — Carson

         Patsy Gail Carter [Reagan]                                                                               Picture

            MOULTRIE -- Patsy Gail Reagan Carter, 55, of Brownwood Nursing Home, Moultrie died May 25, 2004, at Colquitt

            Regional Medical Center.  She was born on Jan. 9, 1949, in Thomas County to the late Bennie H. and Ruby Colvin

            Reagan. She was a homemaker and attended FSH Community Church in Moultrie.  She is survived by her husband,

            the Rev. Donald R. Carter of Moultrie; sons and daughters-in-law, Don and Kathy Carter of Valdosta, Pastor Jeff

            and Tiffany Carter of Moultrie; two grandchildren, Dillon Carter and Faith Carter; two brothers, Terry Reagan and

            Joe Reagan, both of Valdosta; and one sister, Sue Swain of Tallahassee, Fla.  Funeral service will be held at 2

            p.m., Friday, May 28, 2004, at Open Bible Baptist Church in Valdosta with Pastor Jeff Carter officiating. Burial will be

             held in Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery, Lake Park.  Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. this evening at Cobb

            Funeral Chapel, 2441 Hwy. 37 West, Moultrie. The family may be contacted at the home of Pastor Jeff and Tiffany

            Carter at 218 Old Timey Trail. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to F.S.H. c/o ABC Bank,

            Moultrie, GS -- Cobb Funeral Chapel, Moultrie

         Jackie Joe (Jack) Cecil                                                                                    Picture

            Jackie Joe (Jack) Cecil, 58, of Valdosta, died on Monday, June 25, 2007 at his residence. Born in Orlando, Florida,

            on May 3, 1949 he was a Registered Nurse and had worked with Valdosta Correctional Institute and Greenleaf. He

            was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran and was a recipient of two Purple Hearts. He was a member of New Life

            Community Church at Lake Park. Survivors are his daughter, Leigh Alexandria (Alex) Cecil of Valdosta and a sister,

            Patricia Cecil of Ft. Valley, Georgia. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, June 28, 2007 at 2 p.m in the

            chapel of the Carson McLane Funeral Home. Pastor Keith Allsbrook will officiate. The family will receive friends at

            the funeral home prior to the service from 12 noon until 2 p.m. Condolences may be conveyed online at

            www.mclanefuneralservices.com

         Gary  Conway

         Ronald (Ron) Thomas Darby                                                                             Picture

            Ronald Thomas (Ron) Darby, 56, of Hahira died Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2005, from injuries sustained in an automobile

            accident. He was born in Hahira on May 10, 1949 to the late Grady and Laurene Webb Darby and was lifelong

            resident of Hahira. Mr. Darby was an active member of the Hahira United Methodist Church, a veteran of the United

            States Air Force and was currently employed with the Ring Corporation. He was a very special man who loved his

            family and friends.  Survivors include his wife, Sharon Odom Darby of Hahira; his daughter, Beth Darby of Hahira;

            his son, Tanner Darby of Hahira; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Don and Debbie Darby of Hahira, Jon and

            Sherrell Darby of Warm Springs; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Scotty and Ginny Odom of Adel; nephews and

            nieces, Matt Odom and Drew Odom both of Statesboro, Whitney Odom of Adel, Kirk Darby of Albuquerque, N.M.,

            Joshua Darby of Milledgeville, Brack Ricks and Roxanne Ricks both of Nashville.  Funeral services will be held at

            11a.m., today, Nov. 10, 2005, at the Hahira United Methodist Church with the Rev. Lynn Hurley, the Rev. Ken

            Morgan and Mr. Stan Reaves officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens. The family received

            friends on Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be to the

            Hahira United Methodist Church. Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at

            www.mclanefuneralservices.com. — Martin/McLane Funeral Home of Hahira.

           

            Traffic on Highway 84 was brought to a standstill Tuesday morning following a two-vehicle collision that resulted in

             the death of a Hahira man. Shortly after 9 a.m., Valdosta Police Department, Valdosta Fire Department and South

            Georgia Medical Center Mobile Health Care Services personnel responded to the intersection of Highway 84 and

            Clay Road where a tractor-trailer had collided with a pickup truck. One of the drivers, Ronald Darby, 56, was

            transported to South Georgia Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Capt. Brian Childress with the

            Valdosta Police Department said Darby, who was driving a GMC 1500, was making a left turn off Clay Road onto

            Highway 84 when he was struck on the driver’s side by a TFX Inc.-owned tractor-trailer, driven by Jonathan Clark

            of North Carolina and traveling east on Highway 84. The two vehicles came to a rest in the inner westbound lane of

             Highway 84 several feet from the intersection. After talking to witnesses and first responders at the scene,

            Childress said it appears Darby did not see the tractor-trailer when he proceeded to make his turn. The Valdosta

            Police Department has no plans to charge Clark with any wrongdoing at this time, Childress added. Darby is

            survived by his wife, Sharon, and two children, Beth and Tanner, both students at Lowndes High School.

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         Pete  Hoskins                                                                                                Picture

         Joseph (Joe) W. Kelly, Jr.                                                                                 Picture

            He was killed in a car wreck on March 19, 1989. He was living in St. Mary's, GA. at the time of the accident. (Anita

            Kelly Dyson)Joe was fun, a little crazy, and hard to pin down in one place. I have alot of good memories of Joe and

            I growing up. I loved him dearly and will miss him for eternity, until we meet again.

                                                         Regina Kelly Ray                                        mailto:RRay235492@aol.com

         Benny K Kinchen                                                                                            Picture

            Benny K. Kinchen, 56, of Lake Park, died suddenly on Friday, Aug. 12, 2005, at South Georgia Medical Center. Born

            on Sept. 22, 1948, in Plant City, Fla., he was the son of the late Charles and Mary Kinchen. He had been a lifelong

            resident of this area and was in the first graduating class from Lowndes High School in its current location. Mr.

            Kinchen was formerly a police officer in West Palm Beach, Fla., a supervisor at Dowling Bag, a short order cook at

            The Kettle restaurant and had been a caregiver to his mother-in-law and several of his grandchildren. He will be

            greatly missed by his wife, children, grandchildren and mother-in-law. Survivors include his wife, Elaine Kinchen of

            Lake Park; a daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Jeff Murrell of Valdosta; a daughter and her boyfriend, Denise

            Dickerson and Jeff Jernigan, both of Valdosta; two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Jewel Dickerson of

            Macon, and Christopher and April Dickerson of Augusta and nine very special grandchildren, Andrew Dickerson,

            Hunter Murrell, Caitlin Murrell, Emily Dickerson, Leigh Dickerson, Aliyah Dickerson, Larry (L.J.) Dickerson Jr., Autumn

             Dickerson and Christopher Dickerson. Also surviving are two sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda and Juan Alonso

            of Key West, Fla., Lena and Bill White of Lake Park; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Lloyd and Peggy Kinchen, and

             Mike Kinchen, all of Lake Park, Robert and Linda Taylor, of Tampa, Fla., and Bobby and Etta Kinchen of Colorado

            Springs, Colo.; his mother-in-law, Jo Ann Powell of Lake Park, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was

            preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Jimmy Kinchen. Funeral services for Mr. Kinchen will be held at 2

            p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2005 in the chapel of McLane Lakewood Funeral Home. The Rev. Keith Sandlin and Mr.

            Dennis Powell will officiate. Burial will follow at the Lake Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the

            funeral home this evening from 6-8 p.m. Condolences may be conveyed on the obituary page of

            www.mclanefuneralservices.com. — McLane Lakewood Funeral Home.

         Matthew Wayne Kirkland                                                                                 Picture

            Matthew Wayne Kirkland, 56, of Macon, died Friday, June 30, 2006. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday,

            July 3, 2006, at Midway Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Fuller officiating. Burial will follow in the Bethany Baptist

            Church Cemetery in Hahira at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Clyde Stokes officiating.  Born Aug. 11, 1949, in Hahira to the late

             M.W. Kirkland and Jackie Rowntree Kirkland, both of Hahira, he was a 1967 graduate of Lowndes High School and

             received his bachelor’s in music education from VSU in 1972. He received his M. ed. degree from Duquesne

            University in Pittsburgh in 1977. He was a music teacher with the Bibb County Board of Education. He served as a

            full-time minister of music and youth at West Highland Baptist Church from 1978-1987. He has also served as

            Macon Baptist Association music director as well as directing the music at Cross Keys Baptist Church, Bethesda

            Baptist Church and Midway Baptist Church.  He is survived by his son, Matthew Ashley Kirkland, Atlanta; daughter,

             Melody Beth Kirkland, Macon; mother, Jackie Rowntree Kirkland, Hahira; two brothers, Hugh Darrell Kirkland, Hahira

             and George Rowntree Kirkland, Moultrie; two sisters, Katrina Kirkland Fletcher and Mary Kirkland Burns, both of

            Hahira; and five nephews and five nieces.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the

            American Cancer Society, Midway Baptist Church Building Fund, or the Rehoboth Baptist Association. — Hart’s

            Mortuary.

         Danny Lee Lightsey                                                                                        Picture

            In 1971, Danny Lee Lightsey died while serving in the Vietnam War. A cook for the U.S. Army, he was injured when

             a stove exploded while he was preparing a meal for the troops. He died at the age of 22, on July 25, 1971

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         Jerry  Mayer                                                                                                  Picture

         Susan  O'Neal                                                                                                Picture

         Dennis  Parker                                                                                               Picture

         Jimmy  Phelps                                                                                               Picture

         Tommy  Pittman                                                                                            Picture

         Rickey  Rentz                                                                                                 Picture

            Rickey Rentz, 61, of Valdosta, died on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at his residence following a lengthy illness. He

            was born on November 14, 1947 to the late Troy and Zelphia Blanton Rentz and has been a lifelong resident of

            Valdosta. He was a retired maintenance worker for SAFT and was a member of Eastern Heights Baptist Church.

            Survivors include his wife, Laura Rentz of Valdosta; son and daughter-in-law, Rickey and Sandra Rentz of Dublin,

            Georgia; daughters and sons-in-law, Lee Anne and David Feagin of Adel, Cassie and J.R. Carter of Oclocnee,

            Georgia; a son and daughter-in-law, Cliff and Jennifer Hiers of Lake Park; daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Jackie

            Coker of Sylvester; 12 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law, Peggy and Glenn

            Williamson of Valdosta, Shirley and J.R. Lindler of Newberry, South Carolina, Carol and Lex Dyess of Claxton,

            Georgia, Nancy and Charles Kinsey and Frances and Terry Moore all of Valdosta; sisters-in-law, Cathy Leonard of

            Lake Park, Karen Evans of Valdosta, Carla Gracia of Valdosta, and Marta Carney of Vero Beach, Florida; a brother-

            in-law, Ricky Carney of Valdosta; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded by a brother, Bobby Rentz.A

            graveside service for Rickey Rentz will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Sunset Hill Cemetery

             with Rev. Ted Sauls officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at the Carson McLane

            Funeral Home. Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at www.mclanefuneralservices.com Carson

            McLane.

         Jimmy  Singletary                                                                                          Picture

         Michael Peek Warren                                                                                      Picture

            Michael Peek Warren, 58, of McArthur Drive, Camilla, died Saturday, June 7, 2008 at Phoebe Putney Memorial

            Hospital in Albany.  Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 9, 2008 at Parker-Bramlett Funeral Home with

             burial in Oakview Cemetery.  Rev. Rick Williams will officiate.  Born July 24, 1949 in Valdosta, Ga., Mr. Warren was

            a Low Voltage Contractor and veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Vietnam War.  He attended the

            First Baptist Church of Camilla.  Mr. Warren was preceded in death by his parents, J. D. and Margaret Peek Warren.

              Survivors include his wife, Kim C. Warren of Camilla; daughter, Laura Warren of Camilla; son, Matthew Warren of

            Albany; sisters, Patty Dubberly of Albany and Beth Strickland of Valdosta; brother, Jim Warren and wife, Margaret,

            of Byron; two granddaughters, Nikkie and Kerri Warren, both of Albany.  Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m., Sunday,

            June 8, 2008 at Parker-Bramlett Funeral Home.  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5441 Hwy

             262, Pelham, Ga. 31779.

            ---

            From little sister:

            I told my two children last week that there are two things that will force you to realize that you are not invincible. 

            One is the death of a parent and the other is the death of a sibling.  It was a difficult day to hear that my big brother

            was dying.  It was an even more difficult day hearing the TAPs bugle call played at his burial and watching two

            fully decorated and uniformed servicemen remove the United States flag from my brother’s casket, painstakingly

            fold it, salute it, and present it to Michael’s wife of 26 years.  Michael was a Vietnam Veteran with the US Army,

            who served his country in “unacknowledged”, hostile, and unhealthy areas.   His return to a normal life after that

            era was difficult but we were all relieved and thankful to get him back home.  He was not physically disabled but he

             was deeply affected by the service he rendered to his country during the Vietnam era.  Michael was loved by all

            that knew his heart and we will always remember the precious gifts he gave and the laughter that was invoked by

            his jokes and playful trickery.

                                   Beth Warren Strickland, LHS Class                                                     ewscpa@alltel.net

                                                                    of 1977

         James  Wetherington                                                                                     Picture

  Year                         1968

        Name                                 Obituary/Eulogy

         Frank  Copeland

            Frank Copeland Jr., 58, of Valdosta, was born on Feb. 11, 1950, in Valdosta, and was reborn at his home on

            Saturday, Feb. 21, 2008. He attended the public schools in Lowndes County and graduated from Lowndes High

            School in 1968. He joined Mt. Olive Baptist Church at an early age. He was employed by the City of Valdosta for 16

            years. He later changed careers working at Reames, Scruggs and Rountree Construction companies operating

            heavy equipment until his health declined. He was an active member of Amvets Post 607 for numerous years. Frank

             Jr. loved living and enjoyed it to the fullest. His delightful personality touched many lives and he will never be

            forgotten. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Copeland, Sr.; his sister, Narva Jean Copeland Seay; his

            brother, Lawrence Copeland Sr.; and his mother-in-law, Mrs. Simmie Lee Woods. He leaves to cherish his

            memories his wife, Mary (Woods) Copeland; four sons, Stacey Copeland (Laurice), Daytona Beach, Fla., Andrea

            Copeland, Bradenton, Fla., William Bellamy and Bernard Copeland, Valdosta; one daughter, Ashley Copeland,

            Valdosta; two stepsons, Tony Jones and Travis Woods of Valdosta; his loving and devoted mother, Doris

            Copeland; six siblings, Linda Richardson (Freddie), Arney, Edith, Alvin, Sharon Washington (Johnny), Darlene;

            father-in-law, Mr. Ellis Woods; 14 grandchildren; four aunts; four uncles and many, many nieces, nephews,

            relatives and friends. A special thanks to Dr. Lynn Lee, Dr. Arunas Urbonas, and Dr. McDowell, as well as the staff

             of DCA of Valdosta. Funeral service will be held Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, at 1 p.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Dr.

            Norman Edwards, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. — Scott and Roberts Mortuary

         John D. Hamby                                                                                               Picture

            John D. (Johnny) Hamby, 55, of Valdosta, died on Sunday, April 9, 2006, at South Georgia Medical Center after a

            sudden illness.  Born on Oct. 3, 1950 in Lowndes County, he was the son of Kathryn Morris Hamby and the late

            Alvin D. Hamby. He graduated from Lowndes High School in 1968. Mr. Hamby was employed with Langeboard and

            was a member of Corinth Baptist Church.   Other survivors are his wife, Betty Gregory Hamby of Valdosta; his

            children and their spouses, William Hamby, Lucrecia Hughes both of Valdosta, Buddy Pitzing of Lake Park, Lonnie

            and Suzannah Pitzing of Valdosta, Rena Brantley of Lake Park, Alene and Joe Brady of Lake Park; sisters and

            brothers-in-law, Peggy Wisenbaker of Valdosta, Patsy and Bobby Sutton of Palatka, Fla., Dianne and Fred Wright of

             St. Augustine, Fla., Joyce and Derrell Tomlinson of Mayday, Kathy and Wayne Stringer of Valdosta; brother and

            sister-in-law, Jim and Betty Hamby of Nashville, Tenn.; grandchildren, Buck Coats, Cole Bowser, Keeley Ptizing,

            Taylor Pitzing, Chase Pitzing, Amanda Hughes, Chase Hughes, Lexy Homans, Chelsey Homans; and a special

            mentor, Charlie Stewart.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, 2006, at McLane

            Lakewood Chapel with the Rev. Alton Hardee officiating. Burial will follow at Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery. The

            family will receive friends this evening from 6-8 p.m. at the McLane Lakewood Funeral Home in Lake Park. In lieu of

            flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 305-1 University Drive, Valdosta, Ga., 31602.

            Condolences to the family may be conveyed on the obituary page at www.mclanefuenralservices.com. — McLane

            Lakewood Funeral Home‚ Lake Park.

         Leland Quarterman Linahan                                                                             Picture

            Leland Quarterman Linahan, Jr., 57, of Valdosta, died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008, at South Georgia Medical Center. He

             was born on April 30, 1950, in Remerton to the Mary Harris Linahan and the late Leland Quarterman Linahan, Sr.

            He was retired from the Georgia Department of Corrections, where he had served as warden at Valdosta State

            Correctional Institute, Rutledge Correctional Institution in Columbus, and Georgia State Women’s Prison in Hardwick.

            He graduated from Lowndes High School, attended Valdosta State College where he received an undergraduate

            degree in Psychology and also received his Masters degree in Guidance and Counseling at Valdosta State

            University. Mr. Linahan was a member of Forrest Street Church of God.  He is survived by his wife, Kay

            Bellflowers Linahan of Valdosta; daughters, Terri Kay Linahan and her companion, Greg Morris of Atlanta, Kristi

            and her husband, Russ Sanders of Athens and Lauren Leigh Linahan of Valdosta; his mother, Mary Harris Linahan

            of Valdosta; brother, Thomas P. Linahan of Valdosta; brother and sister-in-law, Willie J. and Pam Linahan of Hahira;

            sister and brother-in-law, Wanda and David Carter of Salt Lake City, Utah, brother and sister-in-law, Robert and

            Kay Linahan of Hahira; numerous nieces, nephews and special friends.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.,

            Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, in the chapel of Carson McLane Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne Hughes officiating.

            Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends this evening from 6-8 p.m. at the

            funeral home. Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at www.mclanefuneralservices.com. — Carson

            McLane Funeral Home.

         Gary Raymond Lott

            , 50, died on Monday, Oct. 23, 2000 at his residence. Mr. Lott was born in Irwin County to the late Timothy and

            Bertha Buchanon Lott and was a lifelong resident of Valdosta. He was employed with Ace Electric and was of the

            Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Regina Lott of Valdosta; one daughter, Belinda Mixon of Ray City; one

            granddaughter, Brittany Mixon also of Ray City; five sisters and one brother-in-law, Mavis and Charles Harper of

            Quitman, Thelma Conner of Dothan, Ala., Betty Jean Miller of Bryson City, N.C., Patricia Borum of Jacksonville, Fla.,

            Gail Morrison of Tacoma, Wash.; one brother and sister-in-law, Herschell and Frances Lott of Valdosta; numerous

            nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Lehman Lott. A memorial service for Mr. Lott will be

            held at 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 27 in the chapel of Carson McLane Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to

             the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society. -- Carson McLane Funeral Home

         John E. Mothershed

            HOLIDAY, Fla. -- John E. Mothershed, 50, of Holiday, Fla., died Saturday, June 21, 2003, at Hernando-Pasco

            Hospice Care Center.  He was born in Paris Island, Beaufort, S.C. He moved 30 years ago from Madison, Fla. to

            Holiday. He was a certified pest operator and was employed by Johns Professional Lawn Spraying; was an U.S.

            Army Vietnam veteran and a Baptist by faith. Mr. Mothershed loved barbecuing and fishing.  He is survived by his

            wife of 17 years, Sharon K. Mothershed of Holiday; one son, Johnny Mothershed, Holiday; two daughters, Mary

            Mothershed, Valdosta, Brandi Mothershed, Holiday; parents, Robert Mothershed and Mary Francis Asbell, Mesa,

            Ariz.; stepfather, Norman Sr. and Anita Asbell, Madison; four brothers, Bobby Mothershed, Joey Mothershed, both

            of Arizona, Joel Asbell Jr., Madison, Jonathan Asbell, Valdosta; two sisters, Janice Mothershed and Vicky

            Mothershed, both of Arizona.  Memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. today at Preferred Funeral Alternatives,

            Holiday, Fla. -- Preferred Funeral Alternatives, Holiday

         Wilkes  Pollock                                                                                              Picture

            Wilkes Pollock, 57, of Valdosta, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007, at his residence suddenly. He was born,

             Feb. 3, 1950, in Lowndes County. He was preceded in death by his father, James Pollock, two brothers; Jimmy

            Pollock and Wayne Pollock.  Survivors include his daughter, Leslie Ferrell of Valdosta; two sons and daughter-in-

            law, Travis and Karon Pollock, Valdosta, Trevor Pollock, Valdosta; four grandchildren; two sisters and brother-in-

            law, Janice and Keith Stephenson, Valdosta, Ga. Sandra Pollock, Valdosta; mother, Bernice Pollock, Valdosta;

            sister-in-law, Joan Hensarling, Hattiesburg, Miss.; special friend, Betty Johnson, Lake Park; a number of nieces and

            nephews.  Graveside services will be held at 9 a.m., Friday, Aug. 31, 2007, in the Dasher Cemetery with Mike Black

             and Keith Stephenson officiating.  Sympathy can be expressed online at www.musicfuneralservices.com — Music

             Funeral Services of Valdosta.

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            Walter Ruark Rodgers, 57, passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2007, at his home in Citra, Fla. He was born on Feb.

            20, 1950, in Lowndes County. He was a graduate of Lowndes High School and an avid horse lover who moved to

            the Ocala, Fla., area in the 1970s to work with thoroughbred horses. He was preceded in death by his wife,

            Mildred Barthlow Rodgers; his mother, Florence Bonnell Rodgers; and his nephew, Ted Wayne Rodgers Jr.  He is

            survived by three stepsons, Timothy Barthlow, Charlie Barthlow, and Tony Barthlow, all of Ocala, Fla.; his father,

            William (Bill) R. Rodgers Sr. of Valdosta; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Ted W. Rodgers and wife Cynthia Phelps

            Rodgers of Galax, Va.; Andrew (Andy) P. Rodgers and wife Ann Moose Rodgers of Valdosta; William R. (Rusty)

            Rodgers, Jr. and wife Donna James Rodgers of Valdosta; and Robert Alan Rodgers and wife Becky Roark Rodgers

             of Valdosta; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty Jean Rodgers Smith and husband Earl Daniel Smith Jr. of

            Nahunta; and Sandra Rodgers Daugherty and husband Steve A. Daugherty of Valdosta; four nephews and six

            nieces.  Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 26, 2007, in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral

            Services. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Sympathy can be

            expressed online at www.musicfuneralservices.com — Music Funeral Services of Valdosta

         Raymond  Tyler

            Raymond was my uncle he died November 1985 after a short term of cancer. I would like any info or stories about

            him I would love to hear them. I heard he was quite a character and I was 13 when he died. Thank You.

                                                               Glenn Tyler                                        mailto:jmack@surfsouth.com

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            John Robert Yanconish, 52, of Hahira, died Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2002, at his residence. He was born on Nov. 11,

            1950, in Hahira, was an automobile mechanic, was a Navy veteran serving with the Seabees, was a member of

            the Hahira United Methodist Church and a member of the American Legion. He is survived by one daughter, Jennifer

             Yanconish of Hahira and her fiance, James Beebe of Valdosta, one son, Robert Yanconish of Hahira; two sisters

            and one brother-in-law, Betty and Lee Bryan and Sandra Fleener of Hahira; one brother and sister-in-law, Andrew

            and Donna Yanconish of Hahira. Mr. Yanconish was preceded in death by his parents, Robert G. and Virginia

            Yanconish, and one brother, Robert G. (Bobby) Yanconish Jr. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday,

            Dec. 21 at the Martin McLane Funeral Home in Hahira with the Rev. David Gordon officiating. Burial will be in

            Friendship Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. -- Martin McLane

  Year                         1969

        Name                                 Obituary/Eulogy

         John Edward Hall IV                                                                                        Picture

            John Edward Hall IV, 57, of Camilla, died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009 at his residence.Funeral services will be 2 p.m.

            Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009 at First Baptist Church in Camilla. The Rev. Rick Williams will officiate.Born June 28, 1951 in

            Lowndes County, Mr. Hall was the son of the late Clarence C. Hall. He had worked for Sysco Food Distributors for

            over 12 years. Mr. Hall was a member of First Baptist Church of Camilla.Survivors include a daughter, Marykay Hall

            of Camilla; his mother, Ruby I. Cox Hall of Valdosta; two brothers, Jake Hall of Atlanta and Jody Hall and wife, Linda

            Jean, of Valdosta; two grandchildren, Caleb Smallwood and Cai Richards; mother of their daughter, Kay Hall of

            Camilla; and several nieces and nephews.Visitation will be from 6 – 8 p.m. this evening, Feb. 6, 2009 at Parker-

            Bramlett Funeral Home in Camilla. To sign our online guest registry, visit our website at www.parkerbramlett.com.

            — Parker-Bramlett Funeral Home, Camilla

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            Bradley Alexander Hodge, 56, of Hahira died Wednesday, March 12, 2008. He was born in Warren, Ohio, on March

            26, 1951, and had lived in this area most of his life. Mr. Hodge was a Lutheran and a veteran of the United States

            Army, serving as a Green Beret in Vietnam. He was a steel building erector and an avid reader. Mr. Hodge loved

            and cared for his family and was a big Atlanta Braves and Georgia Bulldog fan. Survivors include his father and

            stepmother, Major Hobert Hodge, USAF (Ret.) and Verna Hodge of Hahira; his son, Seth Hodge of Valdosta; four

            sisters and two brothers-in-law, Lynn and Ken Eldridge of Temple, Texas., Ruth Coester of Hahira, Joyce and

            Gerry Lemke of Ft. Atkinson, Wis., and Cindy Hodge of Windermere, Fla.; one brother, Arthur Hodge of Hahira; and

            numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Catherine Hodge. Memorial services will

            be held on Sunday, March 16 2008 at the home of Major Hobert USAF (Ret.) and Verna Hodge, 5671 Snake Nation

            Road, Hahira, Ga., 31632. Memorials may be made to the Messiah Lutheran Church, 500 Baytree Road, Valdosta,

            Ga., 31602. — Carson McLane Funeral Home.

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            Larry Mack Johnson, 57, of Lake Park, died Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital in

            Tampa, Fla. He was born in Hahira on Sept. 14, 1951, to the late Marvin and Hazel Hancock Johnson and was a

            lifelong resident of this area. Mr. Johnson was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. His daughter, Abbie Johnson, preceded

            him in death on May 4, 2009. Survivors include his brothers and sisters, William M. (Bill) Johnson, Linda Wilson, both

             of Valdosta, Rusty (Cathy) Johnson of Brunswick and Rebecca J. Johnson and her fiancé, Steve Emerson of

            Albany; special nephew, Monty Wilson of Valdosta; other numerous nieces and nephews; uncle and aunt, Bobby

            and Nelda Buckholts of West Palm Beach, Fla. He was preceded in death by a brother, Johnny T. Johnson; and a

            sister, Maxie King. Memorial services with military honors will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 16, 2009, at the

            home of Larry, 3307 Teal Drive, Lake Park, Ga. The home is located in Duckpoint Subdivision off Loch Laurel Road.

            Memorials may be made to Paralyzed Veterans of America or to the charity of your choice. Condolences to the

            family may be conveyed online at www.mclanefuneralservices.com. — Carson McLane Funeral Home

         Sandra  Lane [Rusk]                                                                                       Picture

            Sandra Rusk Lane, 55, of Lake Park died on Monday, March 13, 2006 at South Georgia Medical Center after a short

            illness. She was born on Dec. 22, 1950 in Niceville, Fla. She was a self-employed beautician and was of the Baptist

             faith.  Survivors are her husband, Ron Lane of Lake Park and her father, Tom Rusk of Lake Park. She was

            preceded in death by her mother, Myeerah Rusk and two brothers, Mike Rusk and Bill Rusk.  A memorial service will

             be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 22, 2006 in the chapel of the McLane Lakewood Funeral Home with the Rev.

            Keith Sandlin officiating. The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers

            donations may be made to the Pearlman Cancer Center, 2501 N. Patterson St., Valdosta, Ga., 31602. — McLane

            Lakewood Funeral Home, Lake Park.

         Robert Earl "Bobby" McGuinn

            passed away at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta following a lengthy illness. He was born in Grayson

            County Texas and had lived in Valdosta most of his life. He was a graduate of Lowndes High School, a master

            carpenter, and a Baptist by faith. He was preceded in death by his father, Buster McGuinn, and mother, Emily

            Lawler Pittman.  Survivors include his sister and brother-in-law, Patty and Mark Dal Ponte of Valdosta; nephew,

            Tripp Castleberry, Valdosta; uncle and aunt, Donald and Beatrice Lawler, Kilgore, Texas.  Graveside services will

            be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 29, 2003, in the Lake Park Cemetery in Lake Park. -- Music Funeral Services of

         Roger Lynn Underwood                                                                                  Picture

            Roger Lynn Underwood, 59, of Valdosta passed away Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, at his residence.He was born

            June 17, 1949, in Blue Ridge, Ga.; Roger spent his early childhood in Blue Ridge and Carrollton Ga. His family settled

             in Valdosta in 1956 where he spent the majority of the balance of his life.In his teenage and early adult years,

            Roger raced dirt bikes and was a competitive water skier. He spent a great deal of his time at his parents’ summer

            home on Lake Burton in the north Georgia mountains. Roger was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church and in

            recent years, enjoyed his membership in the “Outlaw” Sunday School Class. Roger was an avid reader and

            particularly enjoyed suspense and mystery novels. He was dearly loved as “Poppy” by his two young

            granddaughters.Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Bill Underwood and Sara Ann West. He is survived

            by his daughters Dare Underwood Hartsell (Chris) and Edan Underwood, both of Birmingham; two granddaughters,

             Hayden Lily and Merritt Ray Hartsell of Birmingham, sisters, Brenda Sirmons (Gary) of Atlanta and Beverly

            Underwood (Billy Bradshaw) of Rome; two nieces and two nephews and countless extended family members

            throughout north Georgia. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009, in the Valdosta Chapel

             of Music Funeral Services, 3831 North Valdosta Road, Valdosta, GA 31602.In lieu of flowers, the family requests

            that donations be made in Roger’s memory to the First Baptist Church of Valdosta, 200 West Central Avenue,

            Valdosta, Ga., 31601.Sympathy can be expressed online at www.musicfuneralservices.com — Music Funeral

            Services of Valdosta.

                                                                                             Updated   Monday, January 18, 2010