Dearly Departed 1980s

  Year                         1980

        Name                                 Obituary/Eulogy

          Kahla  Cancler [Vinson]                                                                                  Picture

            Mrs. Kahla Cancler, 44, of Lake Park, passed away Nov. 1, 2006, in an auto accident.  She was born June 21,

            1962, in Colquitt County, Ga., to Burdeen Davis Mathis and the late William “Bill” Samuel Vinson. She lived most of

            her life in Lowndes and Echols counties. She was a veterinary technician at Baytree Animal Hospital and was a

            member of Swilley Hill Church of God. She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Burdeen Davis Mathis and

            Roger of Adel; one step brother, Stephen Mathis of Metcalf, Ga.; one sister, Diane Vinson of Adel; one stepsister,

            Julie Mathis Stephens, Thomasville; a special niece, Ashli Vinson of Adel.  Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m.

            Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006, at Boone-Lipsey Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Clyde Stokes, the Rev. Franklin Vinson and

            the Rev. Bobby Friar officiating. Burial will be held in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends

            from 6-8 p.m. this evening at Boone-Lipsey Funeral Home, Hwy. 41 South. Flowers will be accepted or donations

            may be made to the Valdosta Prison Ministry or Swilley Hill Church of God 4333 Hickory Grove Road, Valdosta. —

            Boone-Lipsey Funeral Home.

          Rebecca (Becky)  Green-Delk

            Rebecca (Becky) Green-Delk, 44 of Valdosta, died on Wednesday, July 5, 2006 at her residence after a valiant

            battle with cancer.   Born on January 3, 1962 in Valdosta, she was the daughter of the late Elton Melvin Green and

            Emma Elizabeth Peace-Green. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of God.  Her love and kindness

            touched everyone she met.  She will be missed deeply.  She is survived by her husband of twenty-five years,

            James Delk of Valdosta; son and daughter-in-law, Christopher and Machelle Delk of Valdosta; grandchildren,

            Kirsten and Kameron Delk of Valdosta; brothers and sisters-in-law, Billy and Betty McCowan, Bobby and Melissa

            Green, all of Valdosta, and Walt and Beth Green of Hahira; an uncle, Benny Peace of Valdosta; nieces, Cindy

            McCowan, Jennifer McCowan, Brandi Green-Hendley, Amie Green, and Sarah Farmer; nephews Ryan Green and

            Guy Farmer, and numerous other family members and friends.  Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday,

            July 8, 2006 in the chapel of the Carson McLane Funeral Home with Pastor Dennis Nobles and Pastor Joseph

            Brown officiating. Burial followed at Mt. Zion Cemetery.

          Ronnie  Griffin                                                                                              Picture

            Bro. Ronnie Griffin, 49 of Barretts, who resided at 5887 Barretts Road, Valdosta, Ga., 31605, passed away

            Saturday, March 7, 2009, at South Georgia Medical Center after a short illness. He was born on Dec. 3, 1959, in

            Lowndes County to Emma Ree Griffin and the late Mr. LeRoy Griffin. He attended the Lowndes County Public

            School System. Ronnie gave his life to Christ as his personal Savior at an early age. He joined the St. John

            Missionary Baptist Church in Barretts, Ga.; and served in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his

            grandparents, Lace and Govenia Roundtree and Marie Graham, his father LeRoy Griffin; brother, Collis "Collie Boy"

            Roundtree. He leaves to lament his memories, his mother, Emma R. Griffin of Valdosta; aunt, Mildred Berrian of

            Spring Valley, N.Y.; three sisters, Patricia Malm and Salina Osamoya (Steven) of Alexandria, Va. and Carolyn Griffin

             of Valdosta; four brothers, Leonard Griffin, Roger Griffin (Ruthie), Ellis N. Griffin (Mary), all of Valdosta, and Tony

            Griffin (Cheron) of Hamilton, N.J.; also a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, other relatives

            and friends. Special thanks to the doctor and nurses at Gainesville, VA Hospital, Lake City VA Hospital, South

            Georgia Medical Center, Community Cancer Center of North Florida, Public Health Home Inc. and Bethany Hospice.

            Funeral service will be held Saturday, March 14, 2009, at 3:30 p.m. at First Berean Baptist Church. The Rev. Bobby

            L. Culbreth, Pastor will officiate. Burial will follow in the Troupeville Cemetery. The family will receive fiends this

            evening from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home. — Scott And Roberts Mortuary.

          Mattie Debra Pierce [Jackson]                                                                         Picture

            My Mom...I loved my mom so much that I would do anything for her. She just recently passed from a heart attack. It

            hurts so bad to even think about it. I'd just talked to her on Christmas and now I'm having to lay her to rest. She

            made me strong man I am right now. She was very proud of me and what I was doing with my life. She told me that

             everyday and made sure she loved me. The kind of love a mom suppose to have for her son. I had the same love a

             son is suppose to have for there mother. She gave me everything, if I needed it she would care about me rather

            than herself. Just like in the Air Force...one of the core values "Service Before Self" She always made sure that

            family came first. I'm not trying to question God's judgement on why he would take her from me and family. He

            wouldn't do anything to hurt me, but to make me stronger. I will be stronger because that is what she would want

            me to do, not to give up just because she is gone. She really isn't gone. There will always be a part of her in me. If

            you've talked to her or seen her with me, you know how things were. You will be missed MOM...I still can't believe

            that this really happened, God knew when it was your time so I'm good about that. I just wish you was still here so I

             can hold you im arms one last time.

                                                            Steven Pierce                                            georgia_boi_89@live.com

          Mattie Debra Pierce [Jackson]                                                                         Picture

            Sister Mattie was born to the late Ernest Harris, II, and the late Lillie Mae Bush. She was born in Sassa, Ga. on July

            30, 1962 and raised in Tarpon Springs, Fla. by the late Wilbert and Henrietta Register. Also, she was reared by the

            late Mr. Frank Copeland and the late Webster Copeland and the late Mae Bell Brown. She graduated from Lowndes

            High School in the class of 1980. She received her AA degree from Valdosta Technical School in 2006. She was

            employed at Propex Fabric and Fiber for 26 years, and she retired in 2007. She started her own business with a

            close friend, Juanita Banks, “A Touch of Elegance.” She was an administrative assistant at Southside Recreation

            Center. At a young age she joined Mt. Olive Baptist Church and after marriage she moved her membership to be

            with her husband to Shady Grove Baptist Church. She was a member of the young adult choir, assistant director of

             the youth choir, and the financial clerk of Shady Grove. She was united in holy matrimony to Steve Pierce on

            August 20, 1988, and to this union three children were born. She was preceded in death by one sister, Beverly

            Bush, father-in-law Deacon A.V. Pierce, and sister-in-law Brenda McCormick. She leaves to cherish her memories:

            her loving husband of 20 years Steve Pierce of Hahira, Ga.; three children, Delmetria Covington (Levert), Hahira

            Ga., Maya Pierce, Hahira, Ga. and A.B. Steven Pierce, Lackland AFB, San Antonio, Tex; She also helped raise

            Maurey Copeland (Kathy) of Fresno, Ca. and Israel Brown (Barbara) of Atlanta, Ga.; a loving step-mother, Betty

            Register of Valdosta; ten sisters, Brenda Bush, Riverview, Fla.; Joanna Flowers, Tarpon Springs, Fla.; Joyce

            Flowers, Riverview, Fla.; Julia Mae Day, Rebecca Harris, Alfredia Harris, Jennie Harris, all of Tarpon Springs, Fla.;

            Bonita Williams, Dallas, Tex.; and Wilma Moore (Kenneth), Atlanta, Ga.; two brothers-in-law: Alvin Pierce (Carolyn),

            Savannah, Ga. and Leon Pierce, Valdosta, Ga.; two special aunts: Mary Alice Daniles, Valdosta, Ga. and Harriet

            Carter, Hahira, Ga.; and a special uncle: Floyd Carter, Hahira, Ga.; god parents: Supt. Elder Arletha and Missionary

            Gladys Sermons of Hahira, Ga.; one god-daughter: Annie Clark, Valdosta, Ga.; special friends; Juanita Burks, Gail

            Gaskin, Janice Tippins, Jackie Hill, and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, sorrow friends. Funeral

            services will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2009 at 3 p.m. at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Norman

            Edwards, Pastor, and Rev. L.B. Robinson will be officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.—Scott and

            Roberts Mortuary, Inc.  Published in The Valdosta Daily Times on 1/2/2009

          Lisa  Prince                                                                                                  Picture

            Lisa Prince, 47, of Lake Park, died on Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, at South Georgia Medical Center. She was preceded

            in death by her loving mother Imo Virginia Westberry Prince, who left us eight days earlier to prepare Lisa’s

            heavenly place. Lisa will be laid to rest on her mother’s birthday.Lisa was born on Aug. 8, 1961 in Valdosta. She

            graduated from Lowndes High School as an honor graduate in 1980 and graduated from Valdosta Technical School

             in 1982. She worked at TG and Y, Allied Therapy Services, Carolina Pottery and L’eggs Hanes Factory Outlet. Lisa

            was a member of Bethel Church of God and Francis Lake Lions Club. She is survived by her father, Owen

            Cranford Prince; brother, Wallace Owen Prince, Sister; Tawanna Ann Prince; sister-in-law, Elizabeth “B.J.” Prince;

            nephew, Benjamin Owen Prince; aunts, Willene Westberry of Lehigh Acres, Fla., and Carolyn Jean Brady of

            Valdosta; uncles and aunts, Vernon and Jeanne Prince of Baconton and Thomas A. and Elke Westberry of Live

            Oak, Fla. She is also survived by numerous cousins and a special friend, Kim Hillis. She was preceded in death by

            her grandparents, Wallace Osgood and Amanda Corbett Westberry, Owen Prince and Thomas Andrew and Eva

            Nell Westberry; uncle and aunt, Robert C. “Bobby” and Ava Nell Strickland; first cousins, Ava Melinda and Benjamin

            C. Strickland.Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, in the chapel of Carson McLane Funeral

            Home with the Rev. Tommy Powell and the Rev. Daryl Pate officiating. Burial will follow in Carter Cemetery. The

            family will receive friends from 5:30-7:30 p.m. this evening at the funeral home. Donations may be made in her

            memory to the Lowndes-Valdosta Retired Educators Scholarship Fund in honor of Lisa and her mother.

            Condolences to the family may be conveyed on the obituary page at www.mclanefuneralservices.com — Carson

            McLane Funeral Home  Published in The Valdosta Daily Times from 11/17/2008 - 11/18/2008

  Year                         1981

        Name                                 Obituary/Eulogy

          Chris  Allen                                                                                                  Picture

            Chris Allen was a Lowndes High graduate of the class of 1981.  He was killed in a car accident on December 28,

            1984.  He was born Jan. 3, 1963.  Parents were George and Linda Allen of Lake Park.  He was married to Norma

            Jean (Brantley) and they had a 6 month old son, Richard Allen, whom is now 19 years old.  Chris was my only

            brother ( 5 years older ) and he lived every day to the fullest.  We will always remember him.

                                                                 Mike Allen                                             mikeyallen@bellsouth.net

          Jimmy "Donny" Black                                                                                     Picture

            Jimmy "Donny" Black, 40, of Serra Mesa, Calif., died on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2003, at the home of his father in

            Valdosta. Born in Moultrie on Dec. 26, 1962, the son of Willie J.W. Black and the late Linda West Black, he was an

            audio engineer and a professional musician. Mr. Black was a member of the Unitarian Church.  Survivors are his

            father, Willie J.W. Black of Valdosta; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Eulalie and Greg Bartchy of Benton, La.,

            Debbie Waites of Moultrie.  Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of the Carson McLane

            Funeral Home. The Rev. Loyce (Buddy) Walker will officiate. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from

             3 p.m. until service time on Saturday. -- Carson McLane Funeral Home

          Tripp  Chester

          Voytelle Miller Gardner                                                                                  Picture

            Voytelle Miller Gardner, 41, of Valdosta passed this life on June 6, 2004, at Shands Hospital. She was born on

            March 8, 1963, in Valdosta. She was the youngest child of Frank and Arletha H. Miller. Voytelle was educated in

            the Lowndes County Public School System and graduated from Valdosta Technical College in 1981. She worked for

             Georgia Legal Services for 18 years and most recently worked in medical records at South Georgia Medical Center

             in Valdosta.  Voytelle met her groom, Pastor Kendrix James Gardner, in February 1991, and were married on Sept.

            26, 1991. She loved and shared life faithfully for 13 years of marriage. Two beloved children of grace came to

            them, Seth James and Joshua James. Her family was the joy of her life.  As a pastor's wife, Voytelle touched many

             lives in every congregation her husband served. Church members always felt comfortable in her presence.  She

            leaves to rejoice in her life her devoted husband of 13 years, Kendrix James Gardner; two children, Seth James

            Gardner, Joshua James Gardner; her father, Frank L. Miller of Valdosta; her mother, Arletha H. Miller, Valdosta;

            father-in-law, Calvin James Gardner, mother-in-law, Mary L. Gardner, Valdosta; sisters, Claytis Carter Knox,

            Valdosta, Barbara C. Bailey (Rev. Thomas), Waycross, Cassandra M. Murray, Augusta; brothers, Earl D. Carter

            (Ella), Macon, Edward G. Carter (Shirley), Valdosta; three aunts, Vivian B. Hill, Valdosta, Rosa M. McShan, St.

            Louis, Mo., Sarah F. Hester, Valdosta; two uncles, Lee L. Miller, Valdosta, George L. Miller, Jacksonville, Fla.; a host

             of cousins, nieces and nephews; Christian Love Ministries Church family, brothers and sisters in the Lord of all the

             other area churches and beyond and the many friends. -- 1 Corinthians 16:24 -- My love be with you all in Christ

            Jesus. Amen.  We, the family, thank God for allowing an angel to be with us as long as you did.  Funeral services

            will be held at 12 p.m., Wednesday, June 9, 2004, at the Christian Love Ministries Church and Pastor Kendrix J.

            Gardner is pastor and Bishop Wiley Jackson will officiate. Burial will follow in Sunset Hill Cemetery. -- Harrington

            Funeral Home

          Hope  Hand [Green]                                                                                       Picture

            Hope Hand, 41, of Valdosta passed away late Monday evening, May 16, 2005, at South Georgia Medical Center

            after a brief illness. She was born Nov. 16, 1963, in Lowndes County to Billie Green and the late Ronald E. Green.

            Hope worked at South Georgia Medical Center in the Radiology Department for the past eight years. She attended

            Camp Creek Missionary Baptist Church. She was loved very much by her family and friends.  Survivors include her

            husband, Tony Hand of Lake Park; two sons, Lance Culpepper, Valdosta, Chad Culpepper, Lake Park;

            stepdaughter, Taylor Hand, Valdosta; mother, Billie Green, Valdosta; sister, Greta Petitt, Mansfield, Ohio; and a

            number of nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 19, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Azalea City

            Church of God with burial following in Wayfare Cemetery. The body will lie in state one hour prior to service time.

            Visitation will be held tonight from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.  Sympathy may be expressed online at

            www.musicfuneralservices.com — Music Funeral Services of Valdosta

          Krystal  Harnage

          Michael Joseph Harris                                                                                   Picture

            HAHIRA -- Michael Joseph Harris, 39, of Hahira died Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at his home. He was born in

            Lowndes County on June 17, 1963 and was a member of the Hahira First Baptist Church. Mike was a Consumer

            Field Representative for Southtrust Bank of Birmingham, Alabama working for the South Georgia/North Florida

            District. He was a 1981 graduate of Lowndes High School and a graduate of Florida State University where he

            was a football manager for the Seminoles. Mike had lived and worked in St. Simons and Gainesville, Fla. before

            returning to Hahira in 1993. He was an avid sportsman and outdoorsman.  Survivors include his parents, J. M. and

            Mary Sue Stalvey Harris of Hahira; sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Mike Cooksey; niece, Lauren Cooksey;

            nephew, Taylor Cooksey, all of Tifton; two aunts, Lyn Stalvey of Hahira and Katherine Holston of Valdosta; great

            aunt, Barbara Jean McDonald of Hahira and several cousins.  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday,

            May 17, 2003 at the Hahira First Baptist Church with Rev. David Gordon officiating. Burial will follow in the

            Friendship Cemetery. The family will receive friends today from 6-8:30 pm at the funeral home.-- Martin/McLane

            Funeral Home of Hahira.

          Stan  Herring                                                                                                Picture

            Stan Herring, 41 of Lake Park, died unexpectedly while taking care of farm chores Wednesday, April 13, 2005. 

            Born on Nov. 5, 1963 in Lowndes County, he was the son of Ealie Doyle and Glenda Ann Dennis Herring. Stan

            loved farming. He enjoyed quail hunting and fishing with his children, was actively involved with his daughters’ 4H

            Club projects and was a member of a skeet team. He enjoyed being with his family and was a member of the Lake

            Park United Methodist Church.  Survivors are his wife, Shannan, daughters, Kelsi and Kayla and a son, Levi, all of

            Lake Park; parents, Ealie and Glenda Herring of Lake Park; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Danny and Joy Herring,

             Gene and Jan Herring, Russell and Susie Herring, Joey and Lisa Herring, all of Lake Park; his maternal

            grandmother, Ava Nell Dennis of Lake Park; parents-in-law, Tommy and Sharon Corbett of Jennings, Fla.; three

            sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law, Tammy and Ed Tudor of Lake Park, Cathy Jo Corbett, Lee and Gregg Brown

             of Jennings, Fla.; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Vernon

            Dennis, and his paternal grandparents, Leland and Marie Herring.  Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m.

            at Lake Park United Methodist Church. The Rev. Mike Lyons will officiate. Burial will follow in Hickory Grove

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

            Condolences may be conveyed on the obituary page at www.mclanefuneralservices.com. — McLane Lakewood

            Funeral Home

          Ricky  Holland

          Jerry Ray Passmore                                                                                      Picture

            VALDOSTA -- Ray Passmore, 35, Valdosta died suddenly Thursday, Nov. 12, 1998. Mr. Passmore was born in

            Lowndes County and had lived here all of his life. He was employed by Cook Portable Buildings and was a member

            of Northside Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 15 years, Mandy K. Passmore; three daughters, April

            Lane Passmore, Kaitlyn Jean Passmore and Emily Marie Passmore and one son, Jackson Wallace Passmore, all of

            Valdosta; his mother and father,Jerry and Dorothy Passmore, Lake Park; sister and brother-in-law, Tina and Eric

            Blades, Clyattville; sister, Amber Jane Passmore, Lake Park; paternal grandmother, Virginia Nelson, Hahira;

            stepgrandmother, Louise Passmore, Hahira; and maternal grandparents, Raymond and Jean Radney, Sparks. Mr.

            Passmore is also survived by several uncles, aunts, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandmother,

            Jean B. Radney and his grandfather, R.A. Passmore Jr. Services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday at Northside

            Baptist Church, Valdosta with the Rev. Douglas Reddick and the Rev. Ken Hall officiating.Mr. Passmore will be

            placed in the church one hour prior to service. Interment will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery located in Brooks

            County. The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Passmore-Sumner Funeral Chapel is

             serving the family.Jerry Ray Passmore (Class of 1981) -  My husband, Jerry Ray Passmore, was a graduate of

            Lowndes High School in the Class of 1981.  He passed away on November 12, 1998 of a Massive Ascending

            Aortic Aneurysm. He woke me up in the middle of the night and said he didn't feel good and 20 minutes later he was

             gone. The doctors say he died quickly and never knew what was really happening.  He was my husband for

            almost 15 years and we had four beautiful children together:     April Lane Passmore, a student at Lowndes High

            School and a member of the band (trumpet).     Kaitlynn Jean Passmore, a student at Hahira Middle School and a

            member of the band (flute)     Jackson Wallace Passmore, student at Dewar Elementary School      Emily Marie

            Passmore - age 2He is also survived by his parents - Jerry Wallace and Dorothy Passmore and 2 sisters - Tina

            Passmore Blades (Husband - Eric) and Amber Passmore Gordon (Husband - Scott).Ray played the drums in the

            Marching Band and Tina and Amber were also members of the Lowndes High Marching Band.He loved to hunt and

            fish but his best pasttime was spending time with his children. They were all the lights of his life. He loved to watch

            Nascar but rooted for the "driver who hadn't won in a while" as he used to say. His coffin was draped with a

            checkered flag and he was buried with a program from the Napa 500 race that ran the weekend before he died.If

            anyone would like to share information about Ray with his children, we would be really glad to hear from you. Emily

            was only 7 1/2 months old when her father passed away, so any memories that you could share would be greatly

            appreciated.

                                                  Mandy Kent Passmore                                   mailto:passmore@surfsouth.com

          Victor Antonio Washington                                                                             Picture

            Victor Antonio Washington of Valdosta passed this life June 10, 2006. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m.

            Saturday at J.L. Newbern Middle School. Burial will follow in Sunset Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends

            from 6-8 p.m. this evening. The remains will lie in state at Harrington Funeral Home until one hour prior to service. 

            Final rites are entrusted to Harrington Funeral Home.

          Tina  Wright

  Year                         1982

        Name                                 Obituary/Eulogy

          Donna  Corbett                                                                                             Picture

            She was my sister. Donna died in an auto accident in May, 1987.  She lived in Ruski, Florida just south of Tampa. 

            She owned her own cleaning service.  She loved to go to the beach, something we did together every Saturday. 

            To this day, Ieverytime I sit by the water, I think if her and how much I miss her!

                                                Marsha (Corbett) Jarrett                                          mailto:MarDavJar@aol.com

          Tessa  Curtis [Sandifer]                                                                                 Picture

            Tessa D. Curtis, 42, of 7217 Cayman Drive, Fayetteville, N.C., lost her courageous two-year battle with melanoma

            on Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at Highsmith-Rainey Memorial Hospital. Tessa was employed as a corporate flight

            attendant with NetJets, Intl. Prior to that, she was employed at Jack Britt High School.  She is survived by her

            husband, Scott Curtis of the home; daughter, Danielle C. Talbott and husband David of Fayetteville, N.C.; son, Drew

            Curtis and fiancee Cari Muller of Fort Brag, N.C.; brother, James Sandifer and wife Peggy of Collierville, Tenn.;

            sister-in-law Mary Kay Joseph and husband Mike; brother-in-law Tony Curtis and wife Kim, sister-in-law Candy

            Jenson and husband Ken, sister-in-law Voni Distad and husband Steve, brother-in-law Guy Curtis and wife Linda,

            mother and father-in-law and Larry Curtis of Madison Lake, Minn., and several nieces and nephews. She was

            preceded in death by her parents, John and Jean Sandifer. Tessa will be sadly missed by her family and all who

            knew her. A memorial mass will be held on Tuesday, May 22, 2007, at 11 a.m. at Good Sheperd Catholic Church,

            Hope Mills, N.C. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Tessa’s honor to Cape Fear Valley

            Home Health and Hospice, 3418 Village Drive, Fayetteville, N.C., 28304. — Cape Fear Crematory

          Steve Lawrence Easters                                                                                Picture

            Steve Lawrence Easters, 44, of Valdosta, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at his home.

            He was born on May 13, 1964 in Valdosta, a son of Larry A. and Sue Easters.Steve was employed at TM Poly Film

            for 12 years and more recently was self-employed as a Mechanic. He loved riding and repairing motorcycles and

            riding in Poker Runs. He was a member of the Nazarene Church.In addition to his mother, Sue Easters of Valdosta,

            he is survived by three sisters, Kathy M. Moore of Sumter, S.C., Charlotte Moss and Rhonda E. Hall, both of

            Valdosta; four nephews, Travis and Brent Moss, and Kyle and Ryan Hall; an uncle, Walter Tutt of Valdosta; two

            aunts, Lee Hughes and husband George of Fargo, and Virginia Powers of Richmond Hill; and numerous cousins. He

             was predeceased by his father, Larry A. Easters.Services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 14, 2009, in the

             Chapel of Carson McLane Funeral Home with the Rev. Ed Falgout officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview

            Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends this evening from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences to

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

          Mary Louise Harris [Pettway]                                                                          Picture

            Mary Louise Pettway Harris, formerly of Hahira, passed this life on July 13, 2005, at Duke Hospital in Durham, N.C.

            A memorial service will be held at Folsom Chapel CME Church in Hahira at 4 p.m.

          Angela  Lineberger

            Angela Lineberger, 44, passed away on Monday, Nov. 17, 2008. Mrs. Lineberger was born on May 29, 1964, in

            Valdosta. She graduated from Lowndes County High School in 1982. Her previous employers include Georgia Tech

            Office of Admissions and Continuing Education, Houston Lake Country Club and Morningside Elementary School.

            She most recently was a columnist for the Houston Home Journal where, with a keen sense of humor, she wrote

            about her life experience of raising five boys and the love they shared. She was a member of Warner Robins

            Church of Christ where she, along with her husband, taught sermon classes. She was also a member of the Perry

            Tahseria Club. A long-time Perry resident, she was widely known for her giving spirit and generosity. She was

            predeceased by son, Zachary Quinten Lineberger.Her memory will forever be treasured by her husband of 25

            years, Kerry Brent Lineberger; son Tully Brent, surviving quintuplet sons, Joshua Talbot, Hunter Christian, Charles

            Lucas and Benjamin Kirk Lineberger, all of Perry; parents, Charles and Laura Flythe, Valdosta; sisters and brother-

            in-law, Lynn Brown, Grand Cayman Islands, Diann and Bob Branch, Cumming and parents-in-law, Walton and Anne

             Lineberger; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Kirk and Janet Lineberger and Karen and Troy Black Jr.; nieces and

             nephews, Amber, Micah and Jordan Branch, Sabrina Atkins and Kaylee and Matt Martin.Visitation will be today,

            Nov. 19, 2008, from 5-7 p.m. at McCullough Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday,

            Nov. 20, 2008, in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home. Interment will be at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, in

            Riverview Memorial Gardens in Valdosta. Memorials may be given to the Children’s Miracle Network, MedCen

            Children's Hospital, 858 High St. Macon, GA 31201. Go to www.mcculloughfh.com to sign the online registry for the

             family. — McCullough Funeral Home, Warner Robins, Ga.  Published in The Valdosta Daily Times from 11/18/2008 -

            11/19/2008

          Harry  Miley

            A friend that always stuck up for what was right and helped out other`s in time of need. Peace my friend for you

            are with the Lord Almighty now.

                                               Felton M. (Chip) Lasseter

          Carol  Thomas

            Passed away in 1991 due to complications in childbirth. She had 2 small children

  Year                         1983

        Name                                 Obituary/Eulogy

          David Devane Apperson                                                                                 Picture

            David Devane Apperson, 45, of Sparks, passed this life Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010 at Hotel Montana, Port au Prince,

            Haiti during a devastating earthquake. David was in Haiti with his father-in-law, John Scarboro, and colleagues Joe

            Guercia and Jim Birch in an effort to sell gymnasiums and astro-turf for youth to the Haitian government. John

            Scarboro is the lone survivor from the group of men that arrived only hours before the quake hit.David Devane

            "App" Apperson was born Nov. 17, 1964 in Landstuhl, Germany, where his father was stationed in the Air Force.

            His family moved back to the States in 1966 where they spent time at various bases during his father's career

            including Andrews AFB, Md.; Whiteman AFB, Mo.; Offutt AFB, Neb.; and Maxwell-Gunter AFB, Ala. David attended

            school in both Nebraska and Alabama before his father was once again transferred to Moody AFB in Valdosta

            where he retired in 1980, and David finished his schooling. David graduated from Lowndes High School in 1983,

            and went to work at a variety of places in the next few years. David was working for Bath Craft in Valdosta, in

            1988 when he met and courted his future wife, Lorie, when she was hired on as a bookkeeper in April of that year.

             David and Lorie were married in May 1989. David served as a volunteer firefighter for Bemiss-Barretts Fire

            Department for many years. David began working for Adel Steel in 1989, and worked in a variety of positions

            during the years finally gaining the title and duties of President in 2007. David helped raise Lorie's two children as

            though they were his own, and in 1998 was rewarded with his first grandchild. In the years to follow many more

            grandchildren were born and at the time of his death he had seven grandchildren, ages 3 to 11. David doted in his

            role as "PopPop," and took every opportunity to spoil the grandkids. He especially enjoyed taking them hunting and

            golfing and would do so regularly. David loved to dog hunt and was a member of Bamberg Hunting Club in Echols

            County. He also loved to golf and was a member of Circlestone Country Club in Cook/Berrien County. David enjoyed

             taking rides on his Harley, and traveling to meetings all over the country with his wife, Lorie. An avid fan, David

            enjoyed attending and watching NASCAR racing. He lived life to its fullest each and every day and as such he had

            many friends because his smile and personality would light up a room when he entered. David was of the Baptist

            faith, and often spoke of the time when he once again would be reunited with his grandparents and father who had

             passed before him.David leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Lorie Apperson; step-children, Chris Posey (Rita),

            and Crystal Posey; seven grandchildren, Christian Posey, Austin Yawn, Parker Posey, Cole Posey, Andrew Yawn,

             Lainey Posey and Aiden Wilcox, all of Adel/Sparks; his mother, Thelma Apperson (Herbert); sister, Vicki Cofield

            (Larry); brother, Donnie Apperson (Ruthie), all of Valdosta; five nieces; eight nephews; and father-in-law and

            mother-in-law, John and Dorothy Scarboro of Adel.David was preceded in death by his father, James Cecil

            Apperson of Valdosta; grandparents, Raymond and Lunnie Goddard of Enigma and Lewis and Josie Lee Apperson

            of Tifton.Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 25, 2010, at Boone-Lipsey Funeral Home, Hwy 41

            S., Adel. A celebration of David's life, "Bud Light, wings and all of David's favorite things," will be held at 7 p.m.

            Friday, March 26, at Circlestone Country Club. Dress will be casual. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.

            Saturday, March 27, at the First Baptist Church of Adel with the Revs. Ben Smith and Carlton Goddard officiating.

            Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Val-Del Road, Adel.In lieu of flowers contributions may be made

            to Coastal Haiti Mission, Clint Goddard, 268 Reef Run Road, Pawleys Island, S.C. 29585;

            www.coastalhaitimission.org. Coastal Haiti Mission is a hands-on mission group based in South Carolina that will

            provide waterproof tents to the homeless in Haiti in David's memory.Boone-Lipsey Funeral Home is in charge of

            arrangements.

          Ronald G. Cowart                                                                                          Picture

            Ronald G. (Ronnie) Cowart, Jr., 42, of Memphis, Tenn., and formerly of Hahira, Ga., died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008,

            at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was born on Nov. 15, 1965 in Leesburg, Fla. and had lived in Hahira most

             of his life. Ronnie was a school teacher with the Shelby County School System in Bartlett, Tenn.He is survived by

            his parents, Ronald and Jo Beth Cowart of Hahira; one brother, Tommy Cowart of Valdosta; his grandmother,

            Gladys Taylor of Hahira; aunts and uncles, Gwen and Steve Couch, Robert Taylor, Donald and Nancy Hayes, all of

            Hahira and many cousins.Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at 11 a.m. at the Friendship Primitive

            Baptist Church with Elder Thad Marshall officiating. Burial will follow in Friendship Cemetery. He will be placed in the

             church one hour prior to service time. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. this evening at the funeral home.

             Condolences to the family may be expressed online at mclanefuneralservices.com. — Martin McLane Funeral

            Home, Hahira, Ga.

          Tony Raynard Davis

            passed this life on Dec. 30, 2001, at South Georgia Medical Center. He resided at 3880 Fender Road, Valdosta. Mr.

            Davis was born on March 5, 1963, to Mrs. Uma Ree Knight and the late Mr. Eli Davis Sr. in Lowndes County. Mr.

            Davis became a member of Payton AME Church at an early age. Mr. Davis graduated from Lowndes High School in

            1983. After high school, he was employed as a construction worker until he became disabled. He leaves to cherish

             his memories a loving daughter, Crystal Davis; a loving, caring and devoted mother, Mrs. Uma Ree Knight; two

            brothers and four sisters, Eli Davis Jr. (Roberta) of El Paso, Texas, Theresa Darden of Columbus, Tammy Brice

            (Tim) of Hinesville, Chree Carter and Yvonne Mitchell (Louis), both of Valdosta, also Robert Davis of Valdosta; three

             aunts, Annie Ruth Smith of Miami, Fla., Beatrice Wright and Mary Nell Randolph, both of Valdosta; four uncles, Gus

            Bradley (Darlene) of Tampa, Fla., Joe Bradley of Atlanta, John L. Bradley and Tommy Bradley (Gail), both of

            Valdosta; two great-aunts, Ruby Lee Whitfield and Lenora Harrell, both of Valdosta; two great-uncles, Calvin

            Patterson and McClary Patterson, both of Valdosta; a loving and devoted friend, Georgia Waters; special friends,

            James Palmer, Woodrow Clemons, Louis Mitchell, Willie Hart and Patricia Williams. He also leaves seven nephews,

            five nieces, two great-nephews, two great-nieces; and a host of loving cousins and friends. His grandparents

            were the late Daisy Patterson and Gus Bradley Sr. Funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Payton AME

            Church in Clyattville. The Rev. Clement Choice, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Payton Cemetery. -- Stevens

            Funeral Home

          Eddie Bell “Shell” Jones

            Ms. Eddie Bell “Shell” Jones, 41 of Valdosta passed this life Friday, Jan. 12, 2007 at South Georgia Medical Center. 

            She was born Nov. 28, 1965 to Mrs. Betty Jean Jones and the late Harvey Jones Sr. She resided at 1719 Ricardo

            Street here in Valdosta. She was employed as the head housekeeper at Shoney’s. She attended the public schools

             of Lowndes County.  She leaves to mourn her passing, her son, Chauncey Jones, daughter, Monika Jones, both of

             Valdosta; her loving and devoted mother, Betty Jean Jones; four sisters, Janis Doe (Willie), Tampa, Fla., Tinease

            Williams (Alvin), Beverly Jones, Shirley Smith (Ralph), all of Valdosta; two brothers, Harvey Lee Jones, Johnny B.

            Jones (Rhonda), Valdosta; two adopted sons, Darius King, Valdosta, Victor Harrell, Valdosta; two god sisters,

            Roxanne McCutchin, Stockton, Melody Miller, Valdosta; three aunts, Katherine Young, Kathy Graham, Emily Stokes,

            all of Valdosta; seven uncles, Jessie Jones, Robert L. Jones, Y.J. Jones, all of Newark, N.J., F.L. Jones, Frank

            Jones, Odell Jones, all of Tampa, Fla., Melvin Jones, Valdosta; nieces and nephews, Victoria (Greg), Karon (Kelly),

            Remus (Tiona), Derrick, Daryl, Chiquita, Alvin Jr., Sylvester Jr., Zatoria, Savante, T’Keyah, Destiny, Harvey Jones III;

            my little girl Asia, Liberty Michelle, Avryone, Reiona, very dear friends, Renee Williams, Stockton, Sabrina Jordon,

            Diana Brown, Patrice Bess, all of Valdosta, Keisha Harden, Natlor, Ga., Vincent Holt, Valdosta, Jaqueline Gray,

            Valdosta, adopted daughter Lindsey Fletcher; a host of other relatives and friends. A very special thank you to the

            nurses of 5 West at South Georgia Medical Center, Karen Rogerson, Stephanie Ragam, Stacy Newsome, April

            Harnage.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007, at Union Cathedral. Bishop Wade S.

            McCrae is the pastor and Pastor Solomon Wade will officiate. Burial will follow in Sunset Hill Cemetery. — Godfrey

            Funeral Home.

          Kenneth  Maxwell

          Mark  Nitschke

            Mark Nitschke, 43, of Lee, FL, died on Saturday, July 26, 2008. Born on June 25, 1965 in Valdosta, he had moved to

             Lee, FL 6 years ago. Mark worked for several years in the grocery business. He was an avid hunter and loved to

            fish. Mark was of the Church of God faith.  Survivors include his wife, Brenda Nitschke of Lee, FL; a son, Christian

            Nitschke and a daughter, Carolann Nitschke, both of Lee, FL; mother, Sylvia Nitschke; father and stepmother, R.B.

            and Lucille Nitschke; brother and sister-in-law, Ricky and Tina Nitschke; grandmother, Agnes Swilley, all of

            Valdosta. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Mark was preceded in death by his son,

            Harrison Nitschke, grandfather, P.F. Swilley and grandparents, John Henry and Jessie Nitschke.  Services will be

            held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at Riverview Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Doug

            Cotton officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at Carson McLane Funeral

            Home. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Condolences to the family

            may be conveyed on the obituary page at www.mclanefuneralservices.com Carson McLane Funeral Home.

          LaTressa  Shealy                                                                                          Picture

            passed away 2003 after a long illness.

          Bernie David Taylor

            Petty Officer 1st Class, U.S. Navy, 35, Arlington, Va., died on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1999 as a result of injuries

            sustained in a motorcycle accident. Born in Jacksonville, Fla., on March 7, 1964, he was formerly of Valdosta

            where he attended Lowndes High School and was a member of the 1980 Viking State Championship Football Team.

             He was a dedicated father, son, brother and best friend. He was an outgoing person who loved the outdoors,

            sports and tinkering. Mr. Taylor had served with the U.S. Navy since 1985. He was a member of St. Gregory

            Orthodox Church. He was a man of great integrity. Survivors are his daughter, Jordan Alexis Taylor; sons, Brandon

             David Taylor and Aaron Patrick Taylor, Phoenix, N.Y.; mother, Mary Olivia Corker, Pinetta, Fla; father, David H.

            Taylor, Clyattville; sister, Libby A. Peters, Valdosta; brother, Larry R. Taylor, Valdosta; grandmothers, Catherine

            Roberts, Camden County and Grace Owens, Covington, Va.; special friend, Yvonne Taylor, Washington, D.C.;

            numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Graveside services with military honors will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in

            Lake Park Cemetery. Father Nicholas Alford will officiate. The family will receive friends from 7-9 tonight at the

            funeral home. -- McLane Lakewood Funeral Home.  He was also a part of the 1980 Lowndes High School State

            Football Championship.

          Jeff  Thomas

          Vernon  White

  Year                         1984

        Name                                 Obituary/Eulogy

          Kenneth  Hart

            entered eternity on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2000 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born Jan. 12, 1966 in Valdosta

            to Sandy L. Hart and the late Roy Hart. He was a member of the Greater Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Clyattville.

            Kenneth graduated from Lowndes High School in 1984. He leaves happy memories and precious times to be

            treasured in the hearts of his loving and devoted mother, Sandy L. Hart, Valdosta; two daughters, Keira Johnson

            and Shakira McClendon, all of Valdosta; one son, Kendrick Morrison, Valdosta; three brothers, Roy Hart (Renee),

            Anthony Hart, all of Valdosta, Vincent Washington (Carolyn), Miami, Fla.; loving and devoted grandmother, Florence

            Clemons, Valdosta; loving and devoted friend, J'nese James, Valdosta; eight aunts, Carolyn Carter, Gary, Ind.,

            Annie Florence Mack, Creacy Sermons (Johnny), Juanita Wright (Freddie), Annie Doris Hankins, Betty Thomas

            (Elzie), all of Valdosta, Doretha Marsh (Harold), Miami, Fla., and Curley Bradley, Ft. Worth, Texas; nine uncles, David

             Hart (LuNeal), Andrew Hart (Margaret), Benjamin Hart, Owen Clemons, James Mitchell (Pearl), Abraham Clemons

            (Cheryl), Woodrow Clemons (Vanesta), Samuel Clemons (Lula), all of Valdosta, and Charles Smith of North

            Carolina; one loving and devoted niece, Shanique Morgan; also a host of devoted nieces, nephews, relatives and

            friends. Kenneth was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, the late Ezekiel and Mae Lillie Hart and maternal

            grandfather, the late Abraham Clemons Sr. Homegoing services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the New Greater

            Union Baptist Church with the Rev. Bernard Robinson officiating and burial will follow in the Greater Mt. Calvary

            Baptist Church Cemetery. -- Harrington Funeral Home

          Pastor Leveache "Peaches" Lane [Statum]

            passed away Oct. 15, 2000 at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born on Feb. 16, 1966 in Valdosta. She

            attended Lowndes High School. She was employed by Steak and Shake and was a pastor of Joyful Sound

            Ministry. She was preceded in death by her mother, Odell Statum. Survivors include her husband, Thomas Lane;

            one daughter, Quanikque Oliphant; two sisters, Patrician Love and Synthia Statum; one brother, James E. Statum Jr.

             (Virginia) Miami, Fla.; stepfather James E. Statum Sr. (Katie) of Adel; two stepsisters; two stepbrothers; one

            brother-in-law, Ivan Love of Miami, Fla.; one very special niece, Christy Love of Miami; two aunts, Irene Jackson,

            Evelyn Dupree (Otis); three uncles, E.J. Hamilton (Dorothy), Ramon Hamilton (Carolyn), Early Hamilton, all of

            Valdosta; three nieces, three nephews, a host of cousins and friends, in memory of a special cousin and friends,

            Paul Lyles of Valdosta, and Alvin Brown of Miami, Tonja Benson of Valdosta; a very special devoted pastor, Julia

            Grant Berry. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22 at New Greater Union Baptist Church. The

            Rev. Wade S. McCrae is the pastor and Pastor Julia Grant Berry will officiate. Interment will be in Sunset Hill

            Cemetery. -- Stevens Funeral Home of Valdosta

          Tracey Taylor Taylor                                                                                      Picture

            Tracey Rene Taylor, 40, of Hahira passed away on Saturday morning, Feb. 3, 2007, after injuries sustained in an

            automoblie accident near Hahira. She was born in Hahira to Martha Johnson Smith and the late Clay A. Smith and

            had lived in Lowndes County most of her life. Mrs. Taylor attended the Hahira Church of God.  She is survived by

            five brothers and sister-in-laws Tony and Vicky Smith of Adel, Randy Smith of Coolidge, Ga., Keith and Stacy Smith

            of Atlanta, David and Nancy Smith of Boston, Ga., Darryl and Patti Smith; one sister Vivian Smith of Thomasville; and

             two sons Robert “Bobby” Taylor and Thomas Trenton Taylor both of Hahira.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.

             Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007, in the Valdosta chapel of Music Funeral Services, with burial to follow in Riverview

            Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Monday from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Sympathy may be

             expressed on line at www.musicfuneralservices.com. — Music Funeral Services, Valdosta.

  Year                         1985

        Name                                 Obituary/Eulogy

          Joe  Barnes                                                                                                  Picture

            To me he will always be Joey, my little brother (even if he did stand taller). Joey died Wednesday June 13,1984.  He

             lived in Valdosta, Ga. all of his life. He would have been a senior if not for leaving us far too soon.  What was left

            behind are the memories that still make me laugh and cry twenty years later.   I wish that I could have known the

            man that I know he would have been if only he had given life a chance.  I miss him more and more as I grow older

            without my little brother.  I will always love you,

                                                           Tammie Barnes                                             just4tammie@yahoo.com

          Sherie Lynn Carruthers [Dennis]                                                                     Picture

            Sherie Lynn Dennis Carruthers, 40, of Valdosta died Monday, March 24, 2008, at her home due to complications

            associated with diabetes. She was born on April 16, 1967, in Goldsboro, N.C., and had lived in Valdosta since

            August of 1974. Mrs. Carruthers was a graduate of Lowndes High School where she was a member of the

            Georgia Bridgeman. She was a district assistant for Wal-Mart where she had worked for the past 19 and a half

            years, a job that she loved and loved her associates at both Wal- Mart stores and had to resign because of her

            health issues, but missed it everyday. She was a Methodist. Survivors include her husband, Craig Carruthers of

            Valdosta, she had no children, but however leaves behind two fur babies, Monty and Fluffy and one which left her

            earlier in life, Sherbert; other survivors include her parents, Alan and Brenda Dennis of Valdosta; two sisters and a

            brother-in-law, Angela Dennis, Shelley and Kenny Goodwin, all of Orlando, Fla.; mother-in-law and her husband,

            Linda and Wendell Rice of Gray; father-in-law and his wife, George and Gayle Carruthers of Norman Park;

            brothers-in-law and sister-in- law, Chad and Tish Carruthers of Gray and Dustin Carruthers of Valdosta; numerous

            aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Clyde and Atlie

            Dennis of Florence, S.C., Bernard and Myrtle Asevado of St. Bernard, La. The family wishes to thank Dr. Brian

            Griner, Dr. Arunas Urbonas, Dr. Scott McDowall and their staffs, 5th floor staff of South Georgia Medical Center

            and Dialysis Unit and DCA for their care and support. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 28,

            2008, in the chapel of Carson McLane Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Schappaugh, Mickey Findley, Curtis Pickels

            and the Rev. Arthur Foskey officiating. Entombment will follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. The

            family will receive friends today from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be

            made to the Humane Society, P.O. Box 5323, Valdosta, GA 31603 or American Diabetes Association, One

            Corporate Square, Suite 127, Atlanta, GA. 30329. Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at

            www.mclanefuneralservices.com. — Carson McLane Funeral Home

          Shirley Ann Eckwahl [Miller]                                                                           Picture

            Shirley Ann Miller Eckwahl, 43, of Valdosta died Monday, May 3, 2010, at her home. She was born on Feb. 10,

            1967, in Misawa, Japan and had lived in Valdosta for many years. Mrs. Eckwahl was a Baptist and a registered

            nurse on 5 West at South Georgia Medical Center for 19 years. She was a graduate of Lowndes High School and a

             1991 graduate of the Valdosta State College Nursing Program. She was recently awarded the Excellence in

            Nursing from South Georgia Medical Center. Mrs. Eckwahl enjoyed caring for her children and family, was known

            for her smile, and her dedication and compassion for both her patients and her coworkers. Survivors include her

            husband, Tyler B. Eckwahl; two sons, Ean Eckwahl and Andrew Eckwahl; her parents, Robert and Barbara Miller,

            stepchildren and their spouses, Jacob and Lisa Eckwahl, Heather and Brock Yommer, stepgrandchildren, Parker

            Trouille, Addison Yommer, Jenna Yommer, Gage Eckwahl and Stone Eckwahl; numerous co-workers and friends

            from South Georgia Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 8, 2010, in the chapel of

            Carson McLane Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Schappaugh officiating. Burial will follow in McLane Riverview

            Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. this evening at the funeral home. Floral offerings

            will be accepted or please consider memorial contributions to the Pearlman Cancer Center, 2501 N. Patterson St.,

            Valdosta, GA  31602. Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at www.mclanefuneralservices.com — 

            Carson McLane Funeral Home

          Kelley  Ellis [Rice]

            Kelley Rice Ellis – 35 - Of Valdosta passed away Saturday (October 25, 2003) at her residence. She was born on

            November 7, 1967 in Hahira, Georgia and had lived in Lowndes County all of her life. She was a member of Camp

            Creek Baptist Church. Mrs. Ellis was preceded in death by her father, William Rice.  Survivors Include:  Husband

            Robert Ellis (Who also attended LHS) Valdosta, GA Daughter Lindsay Ellis Valdosta, GA 2 Sons Colby Ellis

            Valdosta, GA Dalton Ellis Valdosta, GA Mother & Step Father Vernelle & Wesley Ferguson Lakeland, GA 2 Step

            Brothers Keith Ferguson Lakeland, GA Bruce Ferguson Fountain Hills, Arizona A number of nieces and nephews

            Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Wednesday (October 29, 2003) in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral

            Services with burial following in Empire Cemetery in Lanier County. Following the committal service the family will

            receive friends at the home of Wesley and Vernelle Ferguson, 887 West Main Street, Lakeland, Georgia 31635. The

             family will receive friends from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Tuesday (October 28, 2003) at the funeral home. Sympathy

            may be expressed online at www.musicfuneralservices.com

          Kelley  Ellis [Rice]

            Kelley went to Parker Mathis Elementary with me where her mom worked for many years. Then she went to

            Lowndes Middle School before going on to LHS where she was in the band and she played the flute. She would

            have graduated with us in 85 but her beautiful daughter Lindsey came instead :-)  She will be greatly missed.

                                            Ansley Youmans Anderson                                                      ansleya@cox.net

          Jennifer Annette Blanton Foy [Roberson]

            Jennifer Annette Roberson Blanton Foy, 40, of Tifton, died Friday, June 6, 2008, at her residence.Funeral services

            will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 8, 2008, in the chapel of Albritton-Beaumont Funeral Directors with the Rev.

            Ricky Revels and the Rev. Carl Walker officiating. Burial will follow at Tift Memorial Gardens. The family received

            friends Saturday at Albritton-Beaumont Funeral Directors.Jeff Lunceford, Shawn Lunceford, Jason Tillman, Donnie

            Roberson, Alan Roberson and Cole Exum will serve as pallbearers. Bill Murphy, Jim Radford, Bobby Turner, Sidney

            Yates, Bob Edwards and Milton Revels will serve as honorary pallbearers.Ms. Foy was born Aug. 31, 1967, in

            Valdosta to Fred Roberson and Judy Annettte Motes Everingham, both of whom survive. Ms. Foy was an excellent

            student, receiving many certificates of award and honor for her accomplishments. She was a 1985 graduate of

            Lowndes High School, where she played the flute as a member of the Lowndes High Marching Bridgemen Band.

            Two of the memorable events she participated in with the band were the Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans and

            playing during halftime at an Atlanta Falcons football game. She loved horses and became an avid rider. Ms. Foy

            was secretary of the Long Riders Trail Club where she participated in many trail rides and wagon trains from

            Minnesota, Alabama and in Georgia on the 100-mile ride from Tifton to Calgary, Ga., during their Mule Day

            festivities.Ms. Foy had always worked in the medical field and most recently was employed as the office manager

            for Life Line in Tifton. She was a member of Elam Baptist Church, and she was extremely proud of her two

            children, Dewayne and Cassidy. Ms. Foy is survived by her father and stepmother, Fred and Donna Roberson of

            Valdosta; her mother and stepfather, Judy and Steve Everingham of Tifton; her son, Brian Dewayne Blanton Jr. of

            Lake Park; her daughter, Cassidy LeAnne Foy of Quitman; her special love and fiance, Wallace Turner Jr. of Tifton;

            her sister, Michelle Dawn Myers and fiance Raymond Faircloth, and her nephew Waylon Raymond Faircloth, all of

            Tifton; her stepchildren, Christy Lynn Turner, Brian Turner, Joey Ellis and Randy Turner; her grandchild, Taylor

            Grace Turner; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of

            Tift Area, P.O. Box 747, Tifton, Ga., 31793. You may sign the guest registry at www.albritton-

            beaumontfuneralhomecom. — Albritton-Beaumont Funeral Directors.

          Kenneth Jerome Greene

            passed this life on July 28, 1999 at South Georgia Medical Center. Kenneth was born on Sept. 27, 1965. He was a

            graduate of Lowndes High School and was employed at South Georgia Medical Center. He was a member of the

            usher board at Mt. Zion AME Church. He leaves to lament his homegoing one loving daughter, Santanna Fairell; one

            loving son, Devonte J. Greene; mother, Gloria Alexander; father Johnny L. Greene; step-mother, Lillie Greene; four

            brothers, Mathis Greene, Willie Lester, Roderick and Willie J. Moye (Kim); five sisters, Johnnie Ruth Ramsey

            (Lawrence), Orlando, Fla., Genise Jackson, Barbara Johnson, Sherry Newton and Marlene Greene, all of Valdosta;

             special friend, Tinna Jones, Valdosta; six uncles, L.J. Greene (Ernestine), Nathaniel Greene (Mirian), Joseph

            Greene (Cynthia), Willie James Greene, all of Miami, Fla., Johnny Smith (Mary), Orlando, Fla., John L. Smith,

            Valdosta; six aunts, Dorothy Greene, Washington, D.C., Linda Wilson, West Palm Beach, Fla., Peggy McPherson

            (Johnny), Plainfield, N.J., Dianne Williams (Otis), Valdosta, and Shirley Broadax (Byron), Chicago, Ill.; two special

            cousins, Toni and Lisa; one god-daughter, Santanna Black; god-mother, Gloria Brewton; 14 nephews; six nieces;

            one great-nephew; and one great-niece. He was preceded in death by two grandmothers, Lucille Greene and

            Fannie Mae Martin, two grandfathers, Ernest Greene and Mathis Greene, two uncles, Tom Greene and Charles

            Smith, one aunt, Ernestine Newland.

          Todd  Johnson

            passed away in March of 1990. He was in an auto accident.

          Jim D. Lolley

            Jim D. Lolley, 39, of Saint Anne, Ill., passed from this life and into the next on March 1, 2007. He was traveling on

            business in Lancaster County, Pa., when he was involved in a fatal auto accident. Jim entered this world on April

            27, 1967, in Valdosta and began a life of purpose and principle — he left a legacy which will far outlast his 39

            years of life. He attended school in Lowndes County, where he graduated in 1985, from Lowndes High School.

            While in high school, Jim was on the wrestling team for three years and earned the title of 4A State Heavyweight

            Wrestling Champion. He also played football his senior year. Upon graduation, Jim was named a Senior Superlative.

            For the next three years, Jim attended the University of Southwest Louisiana on a football scholarship. While in

            school in Louisiana, he met Michelle Bates and they married in May of 1987. In September of 1988, Jim and Michelle

            welcomed their first child into their life. They moved to Perkins, Okla., where they lived for the next 11 years. They

            added two more children to their family while residing there. In 1999, Jim graduated from Bartlesville Wesleyan

            College with a B.S. degree in Human Resource Management. Jim worked for Armstrong World Industries from 1989,

             until his death. He received several promotions while with Armstrong and was recently promoted to Human

            Resources Manager for Resilient Manufacturing & Operations — Armstrong Floor Products.   Jim lived to serve

            others, and spent his days fulfilling that purpose. He never met a stranger and never passed someone by that was

            in need. He cherished his family above all else and loved God and mankind with all his heart.         Surviving are his

            wife, Michelle Lolley of Saint Anne, Ill.; daughter, Nikki Chew and husband Benjamin of Bakersfield, Calif.; daughter,

            Chelsea Lolley and son, Benjamin Lolley of Saint Anne, Ill.; parents, Bob and Leonia Lolley of Valdosta; brother,

            Bobby Lolley of Tallahassee, Fla.  There will be two memorial celebrations of Jim’s life. The first will be held at 10

            a.m. on Wednesday, March 7, 2007, at Immanuel Baptist Church in Kankakee, Ill. The second will be held at 2 p.m.

            on Saturday, March 10, 2007, at River of Life Church in Perkins, Okla. Jim will be laid to rest in the Perkins Cemetery.

          Rita Theresa Mahlstadt                                                                                  Picture

            Rita Theresa Mahlstadt, 45, of Valdosta, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, in Lake City, Fla. She was born on Sept. 22,

            1963, in Waverly, N.Y., to Gilbert and Linda Mahlstadt. Rita was a waitress and was a member of Fellowship

            Baptist Church in Bainbridge. She is survived by two sons, Nicholas and Jacob Fry of Beavercreek, Ohio; her

            mother, Linda Mahlstadt of Valdosta; five sisters and three brothers, Lynda Mahlstadt of Valdosta, Laurence

            Mahlstadt (Cecile) of Goldsboro, N.C., Terry Mahlstadt and Patrick Minarovich (Angie) of Valdosta, Mary Sue Sabol

            of New York, Dawn Mahlstadt of Patchogue, N.Y., Susan Clarke of Lynchburg, Va., and Elaine Keegan of Mastick,

            N.Y.; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Graveside funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at 2

            p.m. at Riverview Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 3-4 p. m. Friday at the Carson McLane

            Funeral Home. Condolences to the family may be expressed online at mclanefuneralservices.com. — Carson

          Brian  Moeller

            Brian Moeller was a very good friend of mine and my family. He will be missed dearly. I remember riding to school

            with him and Eric Eason, and Mandi O'Steen, and Angie Bennett. We all had lots of fun together. Brian was a really

            sweet guy, and lots of friends. I know his family is in deep pain losing him at such a young age.My prayers go out

            to them everyday.

                                                            Michelle Ricks

          Brian  Moeller

            died suddenly on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2001 at Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville. Born on Oct. 30, 1967, in

            Valdosta, he was formerly of Lake Park and had lived in Thomasville for the past four years. He was a member of

            Francis Lake Baptist Church and was manager of C.C. Dixon Heating and Air Supply. Survivors are his father and

            mother, Russell and Pat Moeller of Lake Park; brother and sister-in-law, Jason and Nicole Moeller of New Orleans,

            La.; maternal grandparents, Paul and Ruth Harris of Clyattville; paternal grandmother, Betty Fielding of Lake Park; his

             fiancee, Amber Swanson of Gainesville, Fla.; aunt and uncle, Brenda and Ron Williams of Lake Park; cousins,

            Lindsey and Emily Williams of Lake Park; his best friend, "Sug;" co-workers and many friends. Funeral services will

            be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Francis Lake Baptist Church with burial in Dasher Cemetery. The Rev. Eldridge

            Lyons, pastor, will be officiating. Mr. Moeller will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to service time. The

            family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today at the McLane Lakewood Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations

            may be made to the Francis Lake Baptist Church Building Fund. -- McLane Lakewood Funeral Home

          William A. (Andy) Phillips                                                                                Picture

            William A. (Andy) Phillips, 39, of Lake Park died on Sunday, June 19, 2005, at his residence after a lengthy illness.

            Born on June 11, 1966, in Valdosta, he was the son of Joyce McLeod Phillips and the late William R. Phillips. He had

            worked as a manager for McDonald’s and was of the Christian faith. Survivors are a sister, Teresa Phillips of Lake

            Park; niece, Victoria Phillips of Lake Park; daughter, Anna Phillips of Boise, Idaho; aunts and uncles, Susan and Jack

             Justice of Lake Park, May and Eddie Brogdon of Lenox; uncles and aunts, Harold and Tina McLeod of Cleveland,

            Tenn., Ray and Brenda McLeod of Tifton; paternal grandmother, Janie R. Phillips of Valdosta; great uncle and his

            wife, Effert and Leota Culpepper of Valdosta; great aunt, Thelma Culpepper of Valdosta; and a number of cousins.

            He was also preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Bill Phillips and his maternal grandparents, Willie and

            Beatrice McLeod.   Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 23, 2005, in the chapel of the McLane

             Lakewood Funeral Home in Lake Park with the Rev. Jack Justice officiating. Burial will follow in the Carter

            Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. this evening at the funeral home. Condolences may be

            conveyed to the family on the obituary page at mclanefuneralservices.com. — McLane Lakewood Funeral Home

          Richard Wesley Roper                                                                                    Picture

            Richard Wesley Roper, 42 of Valdosta passed away suddenly on Saturday July 25, 2009. He was born on June

            28, 1967 to Shirley Ann Colvin of St. George, Utah and the late Richard Roper, Sr. of Florida. He graduated from

            Lowndes High School and served six years in the United States Air Force. At the time of his death he was a CDL

            driver for Werner. He was a member of the Sons of American Legion.Along with his loving wife Terri Lynn Roper,

            he leaves to mourn his passing a son and daughter-in-law, Sean and Rebecca Boller of Temple, Texas.; daughter,

            Cheyenne Marie Roper of Dasher, Ga.; granddaughter, Haliegh Boller of Benson, N.C.; his mother and step father,

            Shirley and Jim Colvin; brother and sister-in-law, Clay and Christie Roper of Roy, Utah; sister and brother-in-law,

            Lisa and Brian McCann of Sacramento, Calif.; maternal grandparents, Jim and Henrietta Traynor of Valdosta; mother

             and father-in-law, Larry and Frances Barnard; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Tammy and Bo Perkins, Laurie

            and Billy Shepherd, Jennifer and Tammy Morgan, Mary and Jason Rader; brother-in-law, Christopher Barnard; and

            sister-in-law, Tonia Barnard; number of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.He was preceded in death by

             his father, Richard Roper Sr. of Florida; maternal grandmother, Ruby (Brogdon) Traynor of Valdosta; uncle, Randy

            Joiner of Lee County, Ga., and paternal grandfather, Willis Joiner of Waco, Texas.Funeral services will be held at 2

            p.m. today, Aug. 1, 2009 in the Chapel of Music Funeral Services with the Rev. Andy Daughtry officiating. The

            family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time today, Aug. 1, 2009 at the funeral home. As per Mr. Roper's

            wishes he will be cremated following the services with a private graveside service at a later dateSympathy can be

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

          Andy  Taylor

            Passed away at a young age. Our friendship had grown apart from elementary school but he was a precious soul

            and should be remembered.

                                                               Tommy Lee                                               Auburntee11@aol.com

  Year                         1986

        Name                                 Obituary/Eulogy

          Stacy  Fisk

            Passed away in February or March of 2000 - Auto accident.

                                                        Melissa Alderman                             mailto:malderma@lowndescounty.com

          Charlie "Rooster"  Johnson

            He passed away after a battle with cancer in the year of 88.  He was loved very much and is missed daily.

                                                Lara(Duke) Thomas and

                                                     Christine(Duke)King

          William "Bill" Edward Miller Jr.                                                                         Picture

            died Tuesday, March 26, 2002. He was born on July 5, 1967, in Valdosta to William Edward Sr. and Rochelle Barrett

             Miller. Mr. Miller graduated from Lowndes High School where he played for the LHS Vikings football team for four

            years. He was employed by UPS for more than 15 years and was a member of Corinth Baptist Church. He was

            also an avid fisherman and hunter. Survivors include his parents, Rochelle and Edward Miller of Lake Park; one

            sister, Christy M. Butler of Valdosta; one brother and sister-in-law, Chad and Robin Miller of Valdosta; and four

            special nieces, Lauren Miller, Jordan Black, Tristin Butler and Chelsea Butler, all of Valdosta. He was preceded in

            death by his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Barrett, and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W.H.

            "Slim" Miller. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Carson McLane Funeral Home with the

            Rev. Philip Badley, Dr. Henry Cannington and the Rev. Ed Falgout officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Hill

            Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. -- Carson McLane Funeral Home

          James E. Mills                                                                                              Picture

            PIEDMONT, S.C. — James E. Mills, 37, of Piedmont, S.C., passed away Thursday, Feb. 3, 2005, at his residence. He

            was born in Valdosta to James Emory Mills Jr. and Louise Sirmans Sanders, both of Valdosta. He was employed by

             Robert Bosch Corp. in Anderson S.C.   Survivors include his wife, Katherine Dienes Mills; son, James Aaron Mills;

            daughter, Carlie Alexandra Mills, all from Piedmont, S.C.; and his parents.   Family will receive friends and family

            from 6-8 p.m. this evening at Music Funeral Services in Lakeland. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m., Sunday

            Feb. 6, 2005, in the chapel of Music Funeral Services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Piedmont

            Christian Academy, 750 Oil Mill Road, Piedmont, S.C. 29673.  Sympathy can be expressed online at

            www.musicfuneralservices.com. — Music Funeral Services of Lakeland

          Brad  Woodall

            died 6/7/99

  Year                         1987

        Name                                 Obituary/Eulogy

          Penny  Brannan

          Penny  Brannen

            died in a car accident May 1992

          Michael  Clark

          Roosevelt  Johnson

            passed Oct. or Nov. 2002

                                                  Angela (Lucas) Jones                                     angelalucas30906@yahoo.com

          Nancy Parrish McDaniel                                                                                  Picture

            died at South Georgia Medical Center, Wednesday, May 22, 2002. She was the wife of Bruce Allen McDaniel Jr.,

            mother of Bryan and Brett McDaniel, and daughter of Raymond V. and Marian F. Parrish. Nancy graduated from

            Lowndes High School where she was a member of the Georgia Bridgemen. She was associated with Rowe Air

            Conditioning and attended the Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband; two sons; her parents, all of

            Valdosta; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Tom and Brenda Parrish of Thomasville, Jeff Parrish of Valdosta, Karen

            Parrish of Twin Lakes; parents-in-law, Bruce and Gloria McDaniel; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Brad and Jenny

             McDaniel, all of Adel; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Don Parrish.

            Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Carson McLane Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Evans McMullen officiating.

            Burial will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. --

            Carson McLane Funeral Home

          Tracy D. Southerland

            Tracy D. Southerland, 35, of Valdosta passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2005, in Brooks County Hospital after a

            sudden illness. He was born on Sept. 24, 1969, in Hahira. He worked as an electronic superintendent at Langboard,

             Inc. in Quitman. Mr. Southerland was an avid Nascar and baseball fan. Dale Earnhardt Jr. was his favorite driver.

            He also enjoyed spending time in the outdoors, whether it be fishing with his friends or bogging his 4X4 truck. He

            was preceded in death by his father, Franklin Southerland. Survivors include his wife, Tracy Southerland of

            Valdosta, three daughters, Heather Southerland, Amber Southerland, Taylor Gray, all of Valdosta; two sons, Trey

            Southerland, Justin Gray, both of Valdosta; mother, Jackie Southerland, Hahira; mother-in-law, Joanne Meyers,

            Valdosta; father-in-law, Robert Meyers, Pompano Beach, Fla., sister and brother-in-law, Dianne and Chad Palmer,

            Clyattville; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Jeff and Vickie Southerland, Valdosta, Tim and Debbie Southerland,

            Valdosta; two brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Rob and Terri Meyers, Toni and Jon Yates, all of Valdosta; and a

            number nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.  Funeral services will be held at 11a.m., Friday, May 6, 2005,

             in Fellowship Baptist Church with the Rev. Keith Lairsey officiating. Mr. Southerland will be at the church one hour

            prior to service time. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. this

            evening at the funeral home.  Sympathy can be expressed online at www.musicfuneralservices.com -- Music

            Funeral Services of Valdosta

          Eva Lynn Wilson                                                                                            Picture

            Eva Lynn Wilson, Killed at age 19 in a single car accident while traveling too fast on Bear Creek Road in Adel Ga.

            She attended Lowndes her 9th grade year and we became very best friends. Eva later moved and finished at Cook

             county High. We had some of the craziest teen-age times together. She dated Randy Peters. We went on double

            dates alot and I will never forget all the fun we had. I will never let her memory die. Till we meet again...I love you

                                                    Maree (Pacetti) Miller                                                lil_maree@hotmail.com

  Year                         1988

        Name                                 Obituary/Eulogy

          Ritchie  Bethea

            He was a wonderful and caring person. He is survived by mother-Sue, stepfather Ronnie, brother John, sister-n-

            law Theresa. I am sorry to have forgotten the rest of the families names. He was my fiancée when he was

            murdered on July 9, 1992. It seems so long ago, and yet like yesterday. He would be so proud to know that his

            brother named his son after him: Richard Austin. His mother I know loved him dearly and misses him everyday. The

            pain of a life taken may ease, but can never be replaced. The sorrow that she weeps is a mother's own, and now

            that I have a son of my own, I cannot begin to imagine the sheer torture she must go through. But, let me lighten this

            moment and say that Ritchie was much loved and he will never be forgotten. A memory loved and cherished will

            always be in your heart and it is that love that allows you to move on. We will always love you Ritchie

                                                Michelle(Dallman)Bryson                                        mailto:bryson@santanet.com

          Richie  Coleman                                                                                            Picture

            died in a house fire

          Shanna Mae Cowart

            passed March 30, 2008

          Trey  Grimsley

            Killed in a car accident March 19, 1989.  Nothing like a shot up pair of bluejeans. You will be in my heart Forever.

            Trey touched the lives of everyone around him.. He was full of happiness, the type that was contagious. I am

            grateful and very lucky to call him my Friend.

                                                                                                                       mailto:TThorneTR@aol.com

          Scott  Gross

            June 26, 1989

          Cassandra V James

            killed in auto accident. Is greatly missed!

                                                    Tanda (Jones) Yuille                                                mailto:Tyuille@aol.com

          April S. Kelly                                                                                                 Picture

            April S. Kelly, 36 of Daytona Beach and formerly of Valdosta, died suddenly, on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2006 at her

            residence. Born on March 23, 1970 in Valdosta, she was one of four precious daughters of Doyle and Gloria

            Cowart Kelly. April was a staff assistant for Black Crow Media. She was a graduate of Lowndes High School and

            of the Baptist faith. April was dearly loved by her family and will be greatly missed.  Other survivors are her sisters

            and brothers-in-law, Leslie and Kirk Scott of Nashville, Tenn., Crystal and Chris Cox of Nashville, Tenn., Misty and

            Mike Linn of Daytona Beach; two nieces and five nephews; and maternal grandmother, Oveda Cowart of Valdosta.

             She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, J. B. Cowart and her paternal grandparents, W. Miller and

             Blanche Zipperer Kelly.  Funeral services for April S. Kelly will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 11, 2006 in the

            chapel of the Carson McLane Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Willis officiating. Burial will follow in Benevolence

            Cemetery. The family will receive friends this evening from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Flowers will be accepted

            or donations may be made to Northside Baptist Church, 200 East Park Ave., Valdosta, GA 31602. Condolences to

            the family may be conveyed on the obituary page at www.mclanefuneralservices.com.— Carson McLane Funeral

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          David  Ledbetter

            David lost his life way too soon in a car accident. He was a really good friend who always found a way to make

            you laugh.  He and Joey Mcgregor were good friends and I really miss the days of hanging out with those two

            laughing til I cried.  We all miss you very much.

          Dennis  Maloney

          Joey  McGregor

            killed in 1984/1985.  was the class of 1988 and a very dear friend and nearly the whole class of 1988 showed up

            for his funeral.

          Teresa  Phillips                                                                                             Picture

            Teresa Phillips, 36, of Lake Park, died on Sunday, April 1, 2007, at Lake Haven Nursing Home after a lengthy illness.

            Teresa was born on Oct. 18, 1970, in Lowndes County to Joyce McLeod Phillips and the late William R. Phillips. She

            was a server for Shoney’s and attended the Lake Park Church of God. She is survived by her mother, Joyce

            McLeod Phillips of Lake Park; daughter, Victoria Phillips of Lake Park; niece, Anna Phillips of Boise, Idaho; aunts and

            uncle, Susan and Jack Justice of Lake Park, May Brogdon of Lennox; uncles and aunts, Harold and Tina McLeod,

            Cleveland, Tenn., Ray and Brenda McLeod of Tifton; and a number of cousins. She was preceded in death by her

            father, William Phillips; brother, Andrew Phillips; maternal grandparents, Willie and Beatrice McLeod; great aunt and

            uncle, Thelma and Ivey Culpepper, and an Uncle Effie Culpepper.  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on

            Thursday, April 5, 2007, at the Lake Park Church of God with Dr. W. Harold McLeod, Dr. W. Keith Sandlin and the

            Rev. Jack Justice officiating. Burial will follow in Carter Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m.

            today at the McLane Lakewood Funeral Home. Condolences to the family may be conveyed on the obituary page at

            www.mclanefuneralservices.com. — McLane Lakewood Funeral Home

          Silas  Smith

          William Franklin ‘Billy’ Swords II

            William Franklin “Billy” Swords II, 35, of Ray City passed away Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004 at his residence. He was

            born on April 3, 1969, in Honolulu, Hawaii and had lived most of his life in Valdosta before moving to Ray City two

            years ago. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Hahira.  Survivors include his daughter, Ashley Kay

            Swords of Valdosta; father and mother, Frank and Neda Swords, Valdosta; sister, Michelle McGlamery, Atlanta;

            maternal grandparents, Myron and Mildred Johnson, Packwood, Iowa; and a number of other relatives.  Funeral

            services will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 12, 2004, in New Bethel Baptist Church with the Rev. Tim

            VanLandingham officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Swords will be placed in the church one

            hour prior to services. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers,

            donations may be made in honor of Billy to New Bethel Baptist Church, 5206 New Bethel Road, Valdosta, GA

            31605.  Sympathy can be expressed online at www.musicfuneralservices.com — Music Funeral Services of

          Michelle  Williams [Perry]

            Mrs. Michelle Perry Williams, 35, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2005, at South Georgia Medical Center. She

            was born on July 3, 1970, in Orange, Texas being the only child to the late Mildred Bellamy Perry and James C.

            Perry, Jr. She lived at 4597 Whitewater Road in the Clyattville community.  Michelle graduated from Lowndes High

            School in 1988 and attended Southern Training Institute of Valdosta. Michelle was married to Mr. Willis Williams. 

            Michelle was a member of Francis Lake AME church since her youth where she served as secretary of the Church

             School for several years. Our loving Michelle’s “out-season” death followed a brief illness and hospitalization. She

            was preceded in death by her mother and shopping buddy, Mildred, her grandparents, Lee and Annie Bell Bellamy,

            J.C. “Buster” and Oma Perry.  She leaves to cherish her memories her four children: Jarod, Quinton, Tamesha and

            Tori Williams , all of Valdosta; her father, James C. Perry, Jr. of Valdosta; mother-in-law, Margarine “Jamie” Williams;

             aunts, Evelyn A. Berrian (Harry), LaVerne Shiver-Carter (Sully), all of Valdosta, Mary Nell Bryant (LaBarfield),

            Jasper, Fla., Linda Denton (Lonnie), Velma Miles (John), and Rosa Perry (Roman, deceased), all of Valdosta;

            uncles, William Bellamy (Helen), Lee Bellamy, Jr., Savannah, Taylor Lee Bellamy, Atlanta, McKevery Anderson,

            Robert L. Perry, Leonard Perry, and Bernard Perry (Sheena), all of Valdosta, and Donald Perry (Marilyn), Lithonia;

            also a host of first cousins who replaced the brothers and sisters she never had. She leaves a large extended

            family and a community of friends.  Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, 2005, at Francis

            Lake AME Church. The Rev. Linda Matchett, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Francis Lake AME Church

            Cemetery. The viewing will be held from 2-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. — Stevens Funeral Home

  Year                         1989

        Name                                 Obituary/Eulogy

          Eugene "Gene"  Becton

            was killed in a hunting accident some years ago. It was Thanksgiving day around 1992, 93, or 94. I will try to gather

             more info from The Valdosta Daily Times. He not only was my neighbor but a friend. He is greatly missed.

                                                            Tracey Griffin

          Craig Lee Henderson                                                                                     Picture

            Craig Lee Henderson, 39, of Valdosta, died Monday, April 27, 2009. Memorial services will be held Wednesday,

            April 29, 2009 at four p. m. in the chapel of the Carson McLane Funeral Home.

          Craig Lee Henderson                                                                                     Picture

            (1969-2009)  Craig was a friend to all that knew him. He was born in England and moved to Valdosta as a young

            boy. He was a graduate of Lowndes High and graduated with an art degree from VSU. He was employed at The

            Boardwalk in Valdosta for many years. Everyone who knew Craig or Krieg as he and a few of us refered to him

            knew him as one of the friendliest people they knew. I along with many others will always remember Krieg for his

            little remarks and nicknames he loved to give people. To my friend of over 25 years I have to say " Cheers Big

            Ears", I'll miss you!

                                                                  Arnie Fry                                        arniesarmy4life@hotmail.com

          James Benny "Benjie" Kent Jr                                                                         Picture

            James Benny (Benjie) Kent, Jr., 38, of Valdosta died Monday, August 17, 2009. He was born in Lowndes County

            on March 14, 1971 and was a lifelong resident of this area. Mr. Kent was a member of Northside Baptist Church

            and had been employed at Park Avenue Bank for the past eleven years. He enjoyed spending time with his children,

             family and was a sport enthusiast. He was an avid Georgia Bulldog Fan. Survivors include his wife, Grace Kent,

            his children, Brooklyn Kent and Andrew Kent all of Valdosta, his parents, Jim and Susan Kent of Hahira, sister and

            brother in law, Suzanne and Richard Hogan of Ridgeway, WI., his mother in law, Shirley Drew of Ray City, brothers

             in law and sisters in law, Brad and Carol Drew of Ray City, Remer and Amy Drew of Valdosta, Penny Cook of

            Birmingham, Ala., numerous nieces, nephews, aunts uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his

            grandparents, Leland, Sr. and Alene Kent and James A. and Mary Brooks. Funeral services will be held at 11am,

            Thursday, August 20, 2009 at Northside Baptist Church with Rev. Bob Willis and Dr. Ronny Spillers officiating. Burial

             will follow in McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6-8pm at

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

            McLane Funeral Home.

          Kevin  Long

          Timothy James Miley                                                                                     Picture

            Timothy James Miley, 39, of Hahira died Sunday, March 7, 2010 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on

            Sept. 25, 1970 in Hahira to James Elmer Miley, Jr. and Patricia Ann McGill Miley.  Timothy graduated from Lowndes

            High School and attended Valdosta State University's Pal Program. He had been employed with the Orvis Door

            Company and was currently with LARC, Inc. where he was an outstanding consumer always capable and eager

            to perform his duties. Timothy was a great gift and blessing to the many who knew him, especially everyone

            associated with LARC, Inc., the Hahira United Methodist Church where he was a member and served as an usher

            and helped serve communion, the city and community of Hahira and all his family and friends.  He was predeceased

             by his father, his special hero, James E. Miley, Jr. and his grandparents, James E. Miley, Sr. and Ethel Kinard Miley

            of Hahira and L. H. and Beatrice McGill of Nashville, Ga. Timothy is survived by his mother, Patricia Ann McGill Miley

            of Hahira; his aunts and uncles, Doris and A.C. Stone of Valdosta, James and Ann McGill of Adel, Steve and Carol

            McGill of Lakeland, Ga. and Joyce Miley Sewell of Hahira; several cousins and a multitude of special friends. 

            Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the Hahira United Methodist Church with the

            Rev. Wayne Boykin, the Rev. Ken Morgan and Mr. Hugh Chancy officiating. He will be placed in the church at 1 p.m.

             Entombment will follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m.

            this evening at the Martin McLane Funeral Home in Hahira.  Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to

            LARC, Inc., 1646 East Park Avenue, Valdosta, GA  31602.  Condolences to the family may be expressed online at

            www.mclanefuneralservices.com. — Martin McLane Funeral Home, Hahira, Ga.

          Todd  Pittman                                                                                               Picture

            Todd Pittman, 38, of Hahira died Saturday, August 1, 2009 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on

            January 18, 1971 in Valdosta and was a lifelong resident of this area. Mr. Pittman was a member of Cornerstone

            Ministries and was actively involved the work of the church. He was a sales engineer with Alltel. Survivors include

            his wife, Suzanne Green Pittman of Hahira, his mother and stepfather, Pat G. and Ken Elsberry of Quitman, father,

            Bobby J. Pittman of Hahira, half sister, Brooke (David) Jordan of Valdosta, stepbrother, Matt (Brandi) Elsberry of

            Valdosta, grandmother, Pauline Gardner of Brinson, lifelong friend and his wife, Mark and Linda Page of New

            Jersey, parents in law, Maxwell and Glenda Green of Naylor, sister in law and brother in law, Angela and Trey

            Hatcher of Hahira, brother in law and sister in law, Tony and Jennifer Green of Hahira, numerous aunts, uncles,

            cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Melissa Ann Pittman and grandparents,

            William C. Gardner, Clifford and Lucille Pittman. Funeral services will be held at 10am, Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at

            Cornerstone Ministries, 403 Cleveland St., Sparks, GA with Pastor Dell Young officiating. Burial will follow in

            McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens.. The family will receive friends on Monday from 6-8pm at the funeral home.

            Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to House of Grace, 815 S.. Parrish St., Adel, GA 31620

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

            Home.

          Ronnie (Rod)  Shelley Sr                                                                                 Picture

            My name is Heidi Shelley, I am/was married to Ronnie (Rod) Shelley class of 90.  He was fighting in Bagdad, Iraq

            with the Georgia Army National Gaurd.  I was notified yesterday that Rod was killed in a roadside bombing July 30,

            2005. Around 11 PM.

                                                              Heidi Shelley                                        hotrodingeorgia@yahoo.com

          Ronnie (Rod) L. Shelley Sr                                                                               Picture

            Sgt. Ronnie L. Shelley Sr., 34, of Valdosta passed away Saturday, July 30, 2005, after injuries sustained in Iraq

            while defending the freedom of our country. He was born on May 25, 1971, in Bibb County, Ga. He was an avid

            outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, barbecuing and camping with family and friends every Memorial Day. While in

            Virginia, he would hit golf balls off the top of the mountain while yelling‚”Four,” so it would echo for miles. He was a

            man who enjoyed his family, especially spending time with his children. His service to his country started with eight

            years in the U.S. Marine Corps where he served proudly in the Persian Gulf War. Then he joined the Georgia Army

            National Guard with the 48th Brigade in the Mechanized Infantry‚ “Co. A 2nd Batt. 121st Inf. (M),” 48th BCT until he

            made the ultimate sacrifice for his country. Sgt. Shelley was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his

            father, Ronnie Alfred Shelley. Survivors include his wife, Heidi Shelley of Valdosta, two daughters, Logan Shelley,

            Allison Sutton, both of Valdosta; son, Ronnie (Lee) Shelley Jr., Valdosta; mother and stepfather, Lois and Jim

            Manley, Tifton; sisters, Connie Beall, Laura R. Cowart, both of Valdosta, Angela Massey, Dacula, Tammy Therien,

            Lizella, Ga.; half brother, Jeffery Shelley, Macon; half sister; two stepbrothers, Tony Newbern, Robert Newbern,

            both of Macon; stepmother, Ethel Shelley of Macon; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be

            held 2 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 14, 2005, at the Georgia Army National Guard Armory, 2200 Cypress St., Valdosta.

            Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday with the family will receiving friends from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial

            will follow in Sunset Cemetery with full military honors. Sympathy may be expressed online at

            www.musicfuneralservices.com. Flowers accepted or donations can be made to The Family Readiness Group

            48th Brigade Combat Team PMB 131, 5420 New Jesup Highway, Brunswick, GA 31520 — Music Funeral Services

            of Valdosta

                                                                                             Updated   Monday, June 14, 2010