Dearly Departed 1990s

  Year                         1990

        Name                                 Obituary/Eulogy

         Bubba  Alexander

            died of bacterial spinal meningitis Spring 1988.  There is a scholarship in his name at LHS.

         Mark  Bagley                                                                                                 Picture

            Bagley.....killed in an automobile accident on March 2, 1990.  I will never forget that day. He was such a wonderful

            person. Most of the time you don't realize how wonderful people are until they're gone, but not with Mark. He was

            intelligent, handsome, athletic, and he always had a kind word to say when you felt the worst about yourself that

            day. Being a mother now , I can appreciate the qualties instilled within a person as they grow and I just hope to God

             that my girls turn out like he did. No matter what you looked like, no matter how much money you had, no matter

            what "group" you were in, he was always there to flash his little "crooked smile"at you. Mark, i know its been 12

            years now, but you will never be far from my heart or my mind...I love You..

                                                             Maria Cooper                                                  maria10ga@aol.com

         Travis  Baker

            March 2, 1990

         Harris Lee Caldwell II

            Passed away October 2, 2002 in a motorcycle accident.  He was a wonderful person.  He was a great brother- in-

            law and he will be deeply missed.  He left behind a wife and two small boys who loved him dearly.  I grew up with

            him and knew him for many, many years and I don't think I can remember ever hearing him say anything mean about

             another person.  That was just the way he was.  He was a very giving and loving person who touched many

            lives.  We miss you and love you very much Harris.

                                                                Patti Jones                                                 jones6@bellsouth.net

         Jeff  Conger

            May 19, 1990

         Blane  Coursey

            1992  -  I worked with Blane @ a local grocery store.  He was a great big kid @ heart!! He was really into Nintendo

            and could always make me laugh no matter what kind of day I had had.  I think about him often because the whole

            time he was making me smile, he was crying inside and I never even knew.

                                                   Samantha Booth Jolly

         Cliff  Powell

            died Saturday, Oct. 7, 2000, at his residence. He was born July 4, 1972, in Atlanta. A graduate of Lowndes High

            School, he attended Georgia Tech and graduated from Valdosta State University with a degree in computer

            science. He was the president of CBT Construction Company and was a member of Stone Creek Country Club, Phi

            Kappa Phi Social Fraternity and Central Avenue Church of Christ. Mr. Powell also held a private pilot's license. Mr.

            Powell is survived by his parents, Donald and Milene Powell of Valdosta; three brothers, Ty Powell, Scott Lansdell

            and Britt Powell, all of Valdosta; two nieces and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his paternal

            grandparents, Clifford and Velma Powell, and by his maternal grandparents, Orville and Ethel Weeks. Funeral

            services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 10 in the Carson McLane Chapel. Burial will be held in McLane

            Riverview Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. -- Carson

         Sam  Robinson

            died in 1994 he was not only a great friend but also a great person. One of my dearest friend whom I loved like a

            brother and respect as a man. If you knew Sam then you were truly bless to meet one of the most caring and

            concerned people to ever grace this earth. His heart had no boundaries and personality was timeless. I Know that

            Columbus, Walter and Marvin all feel like a piece of them died in 94. I miss you Sam.

                                                             Leon Williams                                     CastroRK@usfk.korea.army.mil

         Brian Ray Saliba

            Killed in a robbery attempt in July 1991.  He was a warm, caring person who could bring together very different

            people.  Those who knew him will always remember his friendly smile, unique personality, and talents for writing

            and art. We miss you! (Britt Rodgers c/o '89).   July 1991.  He was loved and cherished by many. He is always

            thought of when my friends and I get together.

                                         Yancie L. [Coffman] Merchant

         Shawnda Dynisha Smallwood                                                                           Picture

            VALDOSTA -- Ms. Shawnda Dynisha Smallwood, 31 of Valdosta passed away on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004. She

            was born June 6, 1972 in Valdosta to Jacqueline Simpson Terry and Frank Smallwood.  Shawnda was educated in

            the Lowndes and Valdosta School systems. She graduated from Lowndes High in 1990 and continued her

            education at Valdosta Technical College in the Licensed Practical Nursing program. Shawnda held various jobs, her

            last being at South Georgia Medical Center. Shawnda was a loving quiet mother, daughter, sister, and friend to

            those who knew her.  Shawnda leaves to mourn her passing one daughter, Jakayla Kionna Smallwood of

            Valdosta; her parents Jacqueline S. Terry and Jimmy Terry of Valdosta, Frank Smallwood of Morven; a great-

            grandmother Marion Alexander of Valdosta; four sisters, Jimekia Terry of Valdosta, Sheila Jordan (Dwight), Jimmie

            Terry, Debra Johnson (Tony), Bessemer, Ala.; five brothers, Daniel Terry (Shirley), Gerry Terry of Brooklyn, N.Y.,

            Melvin Terry (Veronica), Nashville, Tenn., Jamison Smallwood and Brian Smallwood of Morven; a very special and

            devoted friend Marcus George of Valdosta; a special cousin and friend Marcia Hall of Valdosta; also a host of

            loving aunts, uncles, nieces nephews, cousins, and friends.  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday,

            Feb. 7, 2004 at St. Timothy AME Church with Pastor Terry McCreary officiating. Burial will follow in Beck Street

            Cemetery. -- Stevens Funeral Home

  Year                         1991

        Name                                 Obituary/Eulogy

         Christopher Randolph Wright                                                                           Picture

            Christopher Randolph Wright, 32, began his life on Aug. 24, 1972, in Valdosta to fulfill the lives of Robert L. and

            Chris Ann Wright as their firstborn child. Christopher R. Wright departed this life on July 31, 2005. Christopher R.

            Wright was a 1991 graduate from Lowndes High School in Valdosta, where he was a star athlete in football and

            track. He then went on to attend Georgia Southern University football from 1991-1994 where he was a three-year

            letterman. In 1992, Chris was sixth in the nation in kickoff returns. After Eagle Football at GSU, Chris went on to play

             in the CFL, where he was the 1995 Southern Division Rookie of the Year and a member of the Intergold All-Star

            Team. In that same year Chris set a CFL record with 2,556 yards combined on punt and kickoff returns. He also set

            a CFL record by surpassing 100 yards on punt returns in five games. His 92 yard punt return in the 1995 Grey Cup

            game set a record and helped the Stallions win the championship. Wright set 21 team records with the Stallions.

            During his CFL career, Wright also spent two seasons with Montreal, where he added up more than 3,000 kick

            return yards, including, 1,759 on 83 kickoff returns. In 1997, he accumulated 1,088 yards on 52 kickoff returns as

            well as 769 yards and 2 majors on 84 punt returns. In 1998, he returned 31 kickoffs for 671 and 67 punts for 625

            yards. In Atlanta, Chris established his own company, SO REAL Enterprises, specializing in real estate, personal

            fitness training and music production. Cherishing his memories are his devoted parents, Robert L. and Chris Ann

            Wright; two sisters, Lavonda Wright of Atlanta and Keisha Wright of Valdosta; grandmother, Beatrice Burks,

            Valdosta; one aunt; Diane (Amos) Mathis, Valdosta; seven uncles, Willie Burks, Jeremiah Burks, Judge (Juanita)

            Burk, Samuel Burk, Alexander Wright, Joseph Wright, John Lewis; three nieces Breona Lawrence, Jahniah

            Seawright, Kerstine Seawright; one special nephew, Jalon Bryant, all raised as his own, and a host of loving family

             members with several devoted cousins including Cedric, Demetress, Yolanda and Alex; and a dedicated

            godmother Virginia Hastler of Atlanta; godsister, Jalisa Hope; other survivors include several childhood friends,

            Jeffery Thomas, James Lawrence, Clay Washington, Randall Godfrey, Eric Peeler, Ivory Williams, and Tony

            Copeland; a great and devoted mentor Tracy Hamm; and several other devoted friends including Chesy Thomas, the

             Kohortz, EL Quwdudsu-Bey, Latasha Blackmon, Ziayah Blackmon and Osceola Thaxtom; and a host of other

            relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, 2005, at the Southside Church of

            Christ, 1198 Old Statenville Road. Bro. John Iverson is Minister and will officiate. Burial will follow in Gary Cemetery

            in Ousley. — Godfrey Funeral Home.

  Year                         1992

        Name                                 Obituary/Eulogy

         Stephanie Lynn Bennett

            Killed in a car accident on Sep 16, 1992.  "Stephanie and her aunt were driving on a road near her aunt's house and

             the car fell over a small cliff. Her aunt was thrown out of the car but, Stephanie was trapped inside and couldn't

            get out. The car then caught on fire and Stephanie perished. I didn't attend her funeral but, several days later I went

             back to LHS and talked to some people and they had written poems and placed her picture on some of their

            lockers. Some friends wore ribbons and some had her senior picture made into pin buttons to wear on their

            clothing. She was in ROTC and they did a wonderful job writing about her and placing it on their class door.

            Stephanie was my best friend. We had alot of good times as well as bad. The worst was when I heard how and

            when she died. You don't forget friends like that too easily. She always spoke her mind and had a smile upon her

            face. Towards the end of senior year we didn't talk that much. But at graduation night at VSU, we sat by each

            other and told each other how sorry we were for letting small things come between our friendship and hugged as

            our senior song was playing. I am very glad that I got my best friend back that night and am thankful we settled all

            our differences, for I didn't know that 3 months later she would be taken from me.  She was the first one in our

            class to die. I am so glad I got to know her and become friends with her. She touched so many people, but we didn't

             know this until she was gone. I think she would liked to be remembered as the one who liked life and lived it to it's

            fullest."

                                                 Kimberly Wilson Spargo

         Grant  Sayers

            passed away several years ago. He was in a car accident, and he is greatly missed by those who knew him.

                                                               Dana Davis                                           dana.davis2@comcast.net

         Erica Lynnette Smith                                                                                       Picture

            Miss Erica Lynnette Smith died on January 11,1998 in Dublin, Georgia

                                                      Ernestine Mcqueen                                              e.mcqueen@mchsi.com

         Jeff  Stalvey

            passed away suddenly Saturday, Oct. 30, 1999 of injuries received in an auto accident near his home. Jeff was a

            lifelong resident of Hahira, attended the Lowndes County Schools and was a member of the Hahira United

            Methodist Church. He is survived by his parents, Raymond and Diane Stalvey, Hahira; one brother, Blake Stalvey,

            Hahira; maternal grandmother, Nellie V. Parker, Hahira; paternal grandparents, Raymond and Mary Ellen Stalvey,

            Hahira; uncles and aunts, B.J. and Joyce Tomlinson, Hahira, Hugh and Shirley Ethridge, Hahira, Dave and Paulette

            Bearden, Morven, Dwight and Karen Stalvey, Valdosta, Wayne Stalvey, Hahira, Brenda and Tom D. Weldon,

            Odenton, Md.; and numerous cousins and friends. Jeff was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Eugene

             Parker, Hahira.  Funeral services for Jeff will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Passmore-Sumner Chapel with the

            Rev. Lynn Hurley, pastor of the Hahira United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in the Salem

            Church Cemetery near Hahira. Jeff's family will receive friends from 5-8 tonight at the chapel. -- Passmore-Sumner

         William Edward White                                                                                      Picture

            William Edward White was born on March 25, 1973, in Lowndes County, Ga., to Mr. James “Al” White Sr. and Mrs.

            Shirley W. White. He was a 1992 graduate of Lowndes High School. Following graduation, he accepted

            employment with a local McDonald’s restaurant, where he excelled to the position of manager. He later relocated to

            Atlanta, Ga., and continued working with McDonald’s as an assistant manager. He was a member of Mt. Zion

            Methodist Church.  He departed this life on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, at home. He was preceded in death by his

            grandmothers, Dorothy L. White and Penellla (Nell) Williams, and a sister-in-law, Patty W. White.William leaves in

            mourning a loving father, James “Al” White Sr., and a devoted mother, Shirley W. White of Valdosta; two brothers,

            James (Tosha) White Jr. and Allen (Conmesha) White, both of Valdosta; grandfathers, Clarence (Mae Nora) White

            Sr. and Lossie “Busta” Williams, both of Valdosta; four uncles, Clarence (Grace) White Jr. of Monks Corner, S.C.,

            and Robert (Barbara) White Sr., Jimmy Williams Sr., and Michael (Mary) White of Valdosta; six aunts, Geraldine

            (Dwight) Copeland, Barbara Crawford, Diane White, Kathy White and Dorothy-Louise (Dwight) Primrose of

            Valdosta, and Barbara-Gail (Anthony) Roach of Decatur, Ga.; two special nieces, Jasmine and Jaykieria White of

            Valdosta; a special aunt, Velma Williams of Valdosta; four special brothers, Jason of Columbus, Ga., Fred of

            Atlanta, “Big T” and Greg; five special sisters, Cassandra and Shirley of Valdosta, Leanne of Brunswick, Ga., and

            Vicky and Judy of Atlanta; a special friend, Patricia Gardner of Valdosta; godparents Herman and Lois Williams of

            Valdosta; 14 special cousins, James, Lossie, Don, Jimmy Jr., Felicia, Keitha, Tara, Tracy, Quentin, Shakela, Sheryl,

            Tisha and Ranesha of Valdosta and Stephanie of Jacksonville, Fla.; and a host of other nieces, nephews, loving

            relatives and friends. A special thanks to Hospice of South Georgia.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, Feb. 9,

             2008, at 2 p.m. at Mt. Zion Methodist Church. Pastor Albert Barner will officiate. Burial will follow in the church

            cemetery. — Scott and Roberts Mortuary, Inc.

  Year                         1993

        Name                                 Obituary/Eulogy

         Sherman Likeith Booker

            Sherman Likeith Booker, 27, of Valdosta died on Dec. 27, 2002. He was born on May 15, 1975, to Ardie B. Booker

            and Bobbie Jean Robinson. He was a graduate of Lowndes High School and was employed with HJH Construction

            Company. He leaves to cherish his memories a special and devoted friend, Cherie Brown (Diamond) of Moultrie; his

            mother, Bobbie Robinson of Valdosta; father, Ardie Booker of Valdosta; one daughter, Ebony Booker of Valdosta;

            one son, Jamal Booker of Lakeland, Fla.; one step-daughter, Shakiel Pope of Valdosta; five sisters, Willie Mae

            Robinson, LaTonya Booker, Crisp Booker (Shawn), Tamale Allen, and Courtney Booker, all of Valdosta; two

            grandmothers, Christine Thomas and Ruby Booker, both of Valdosta; great- grandmother, Beatrice Howell of

            Valdosta; special friends, Chester Miller and Robert Wood, both of Valdosta; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces,

            nephews, cousins, and friends. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, 2003, at Thomas Chapel

            Baptist Church with the Rev. Edgar Roberts, pastor will officiate. Burial will follow in the Pallbearer Cemetery. The

            family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-7 p.m. this evening. -- Scott And Roberts Mortuary

         Christopher John Cowart

            MACON -- Christopher John Cowart died May 16 at the University of Alabama Birmingham Medical School. He was

            a recent honor graduate of Valdosta State University and attended Mercer Medical School. SURVIVORS: his wife,

            Rachel L. Cowart of Macon; a daughter, Hannah Lee Cowart of Macon; his parents, John E. and Susan R. Cowart

            of Valdosta; a sister, Jennifer M. Cowart of Valdosta; a brother, Jason E. Cowart of Valdosta; his grandparents,

            Marguerite F. Cowart, Col. Albert H. Roughen and Kathleen M. Roughen, all of Savannah; and many aunts, uncles

            and cousins. VISITATION: 6-8 p.m today at Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home, Victory Drive Chapel. ROSARY SERVICE:

             7:30 p.m. today at Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home, Victory Drive Chapel. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: 10 a.m.

            Saturday at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, burial in Bonaventure Cemetery.

                                                                                                                            vickersh@bellsouth.net

         Greg  Lindsey

         Christopher James McEady                                                                             Picture

            Christopher James McEady, 28, of Valdosta, was born June 8, 1975, to Nantha and Rebecca McEady. He was their

             first born. He attended and graduated from the Lowndes County School System in May 1993.  Chris regularly

            worshipped at Mount Vienna AME and River Hill Missionary Baptist churches. He joined River Hill at an early age. As

             a youth, he was noted for giving outstanding Easter and Christmas speeches. As an adult, Chris was known for

            his quiet, good sense of humor and quick smile.  Chris leaves many to celebrate his homegoing. His devoted mother

            and father, his loving sister, Rossie; his 11-month-old son, Christopher "C.J."; his fiancee, Nicole Brown; his

            beloved grandmother, Velma D. Matchett; aunts, Jean McKinnon (Catfish), Linda Miller (Charles), and Jean McEady,

            all of Valdosta, Latrell McEady (Henry), Vachell McEady (Ralph) of Lakeland, Elaine Felder, Eloise Luke (Craig), and

            Shirley Maddox (Claude), all of Atlanta, Leila McEady of Howell; uncles, Ben Matchett Jr. (Sherry), Johnnie Matchett

            (Dorothy), Stevie Matchett (Cathy), Jeffery Matchett, David McEady, and Eugene Robinson (Cindy), all of Valdosta,

            Samuel Matchett and Terry Matchett, both of Atlanta, Reddick McEady (Lillie) of Lakeland, Ricky McEady (Eve) of

            Rancho, Calif., Ezekiel McEady (Net) of Radford, N.C.; great-aunts; special aunt, Sallie Brinkley (Thomas) and

            Rosalee Collier, both of Valdosta, Evelyn Willis and Ann Byrd, both of New Jersey, California Matchett, Rosalee

            Baker, Lillie Hart, Rose Green and Myrtle Finniessee, all of Valdosta, Queen Donald of California, Thelma McSwain

            of Cairo, Ga., Emily Canady of Howell, Ga.; great-uncle, Charles McEady; best friend, Marcus Edwards; and a host

            of cousins and friends.  Funeral services will be held Friday, April 2, 2004, at Mount Vienna AME Church at 1 p.m.

            The Rev. Eugene Foster, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Mount Vienna AME Cemetery. The remains will lie

            in state two hours prior to services. -- Scott and Roberts Mortuary

         Tonya  Miller

            seizure

                                                                                                                            vickersh@bellsouth.net

         Melissa  Pittman                                                                                            Picture

            Melissa Pittman, passed 1997 from complications of Cystic Fibrosis.

         Mark  Rowland

            car accident

                                                                                                                            vickersh@bellsouth.net

  Year                         1995

        Name                                 Obituary/Eulogy

         Monica  Butler

            died in a car accident 1997

         Margarettia Bridgette Clemons

            Margarettia Bridgette Clemons, 29, of Valdosta passed away Saturday, May 12, 2007, at South Georgia Medical

            Center.  She was born in Lowndes County on Nov. 20, 1977, to Woodrow Clemons and Julia V. Bembry. She

            attended Lowndes High School; Valdosta Technical College and was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. She

            was preceded in death by her grandparents, Clarence L. Bembry and Abraham and Florence Clemons; aunt,

            Marchell Bembry, and uncles, Clarence L. Bembry III and Jeffery D. Bembry.   She leaves to cherish her memories

            her father, Woodrow Clemons (Vanetesa); mother, Julia V. Bembry, all of Valdosta; two sons, Joshua L. Harvey

            Clemons and Kedrick D. Clemons, both of Valdosta; one daughter, Logan S. Clemons of Valdosta; two brothers,

            Thomas Jordan Rowe Jr. and Mike Anthony Thomas Jr.; one sister, Ashley N. Clemons; eight uncles; Julius V.

            Bridges (Betty), Julian K. Bembry (Angel), Owen Clemons, Abraham Clemons Jr., (Cheryl), Sam Clemons (Lula),

            Charles Smith, Earl Marable, and James Mitchell (Pearl); seven aunts, Betty Thomas, Sandy Hart, Creacy Sermons

            (Johnny), Annie Mack, Curley Bradley, Carolyn Carter, Jackie McKinney (Michael); four great aunts; grandparents,

            Margaret Bridges Gloster (George), and Earl and Betty Mumford; special cousins, Aja N. Bembry and Demika

            Matchett; special friend, Kevin Ducree; and family members and friends whom she loved dearly; Claria Phillips,

            Wyndell Rowe and Walter Berrian; and special thanks to Dr. Surina and Staff, South Georgia Medical Center 5th

            Floor and Staff and Sister Sisters Catering Service.  Funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, May 17, 2007,

            at Greater Pleasant Temple Baptist Church. Min. Christopher Brandon, associate pastor and Min. Lenford Johnston

            will officiate. Burial will follow in the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery in Clyattville. — Scott and Roberts Mortuary

         Jeffery Scott Jackson

            died on Sunday March 2, 1997 from injuries received from an automobile accident. Scott was formerly from

            Valdosta where he was a member of the Lowndes High School Georgia Bridgemen and graduated from Lowndes

            High School in 1995. He was a member of Charity Baptist Church in Valdosta and was studying to be a pilot at

            Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach , FL..

            "Scottie, on 3-2-97, we said good-bye for you to join hands with God and become an angel in his heaven. The lives

            you touched in 20 short years are enormous. Everyone loves and misses you with each breath we breathe and

            we long to see that handsome smile that was so contagious to everyone. You are a very special young man, you

            know; and I'm so proud that God chose me to be your mama; the honor was all mine. Until we meet again...Your

            Entire Family

                                                             Linda Parrish                                       mailto:diamondd@datasys.net

         Veronica Denise Norwood

            VALDOSTA -- Veronica Denise Norwood, 25, of Valdosta died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2004, at Smith Northview

            Hospital.  She was born Aug. 11, 1978, in Lowndes County to Geneva Knight and the late Richard N. Norwood. 

            Veronica received Christ at an early age and was baptized at River Hill Missionary Baptist Church under the

            leadership of Pastor W.R. Jenkins. She received her education from Lowndes County School System.  Veronica

            leaves to cherish her memories four children, Jahida A.S. Norwood, Joshua M. Norwood, Geneva J. Norwood and

            Jahikeriya T. Norwood; mother, Geneva S. Knight (Willie); brothers and sisters, Angela Tymes (Karl), Ronald

            Woods; special sister, Beverly Kirk (Greg), Angela Jackson (Bennie), Beverly Williams (Ulysses), Ricky Norwood

            (Hattie), Richard Howell, John Norwood, Darryl Norwood, Valerie Smith (John), Melissa Howell (William); one

            brother preceded her in death, Darryl Knight; one grandmother, Flossie M. Spivey; aunts and uncles, JoAnn Statum,

            Joe Statum, Marilyn Powell (Ervin), Warnell Battle, Lizzie Statum, Mary Thomas, Carroll Hunter (Wanda), Frank

            Statum (Florence), Eddie Hunter (Grace), Hayward Statum (Beverly), Linda Sims (Charles), Shirley Statum, Carl

            Statum, Connie Hall (Bryant), Jeff Spivey, Jerry Norwood, James Statum (Katie); six great-aunts; seven special

            friends, Carla Jackson, Kerlanda Reynolds, Shameaka Williams, Levette Smith-Donaldson, Greta Smith, Salista

            McGee, Juanita Ceasar (Johnny), Barbara Howard and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

            A special thank you to Dr. Mazingo and Shands Burn Unit and Rehab Center.  Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m.,

            Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2004, at River Hill Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. W.R. Jenkins, pastor, and Minister

            Carroll Hunter will officiate. Burial will follow in Pallbearer Cemetery. -- Scott and Roberts Mortuary

         Sivod  Roberson

            died in a car accident 1998

         Marcus Vincent Roberson II

            died Sept. 28, 2000. Marcus was born on Sept. 30, 1977, in Valdosta to the late Elder Marcus V. Roberson and the

            late Evangelist Margie Davis Roberson Lundy. He attended the Lowndes County Schools and Valdosta Technical

            Institute. He joined the United States Navy in 1997. He is survived by his daughter, Amaria Tionna Roberson of

            Tallahassee, Fla.; two sisters, Crystal Roberson of Tallahassee and Roshauna Collins of Ft. Valley; two brothers,

            Theodore Roberson of Valdosta and Elijah Collins of Atlanta; his nephew, Cameron Smith of Tallahassee; god-sister

             and brother, Barbara Copeland and Michael Little, both of Valdosta; a special god-sister, Kortney Bussey of

            Valdosta; his stepfather, Pastor Tyrone Lundy; grandmothers, Bennie Roberts of Ocala, Fla., and Dorothy Davis of

            Valdosta; grandfathers, Jay Dee Davis of Perry, Fla., and Hubert Paul of Defuniak Springs, Fla.; his godmother,

            Evangelist Patricia Collins of Valdosta.; his aunts, Vereen Johnson (Allen), Cheryl Williams, Wanda Ghee (John),

            Debbie Davis, and Cassandra Paul; his uncles, Jay Dee Davis (Dorothy), Robert Davis, Roger Davis, Theodore

            Roberson, George Paul, and Willie James "Jimmy" Roberson (Maggie); special cousins and friends, Antwan, Willie,

            Eric, Chad, Trent, Jake, Tsivory, Corey, Raymond, Sergio, and Robert. He is also survived by a host of aunts,

            uncles, great-aunts, great-uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.

            Tuesday at the All Nations Deliverance Center. Elder Willie Flowers is pastor and Evangelist Julia Berry will officiate.

             Burial will follow in the Sunset Hill Cemetery. -- Harrington Funeral Home, Inc.

         Arren  Starling

            died August 25,1997 (car accident)he was 22 years old.

  Year                         1996

        Name                                 Obituary/Eulogy

         Tesa "Michele"  Eastwood-Moore

            died Friday June 16,2000 at home after a long battle with cancer. She left behind two sons and a daughter, her

            husband and a large family. She was very caring person who always tried to make you smile. Her memories and

            love for others will always go on.

                                                Charlotte ARMENTROUT                                       mailto:cctrout@surfsouth.com

         Micheal  Jordan

            He died suddenly in 1993.

                                                Charlotte ARMENTROUT                                       mailto:cctrout@surfsouth.com

         Shannon Ardell Wilson

            died July 5th at South Georgia Medical Center after having being rushed there after he passed about in the

            Lowndes High gym during basketball practice.  Dell, as we called him was a member of the graduating class of

            1996 and a basketball star.  He is dealy missed.

                                                          Larenze Young                                               lt_young@bellsouth.net

  Year                         1997

        Name                                 Obituary/Eulogy

         Charles Matthew "Matt" Hutchinson                                                                  Picture

            Charles Matthew "Matt" Hutchinson, 24, of Hahira died on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2003, at Keaton Beach, Fla. Born on

            June 18, 1979, in Birmingham, Ala., where he lived until 1990, Matthew was a 1997 graduate of Lowndes High

            School where he played baseball for four years. He then attended Georgia College and State University at

            Milledgeville on a baseball scholarship. He returned home to continue his studies at Georgia Military College and

            joined the family business, Hutchinson Construction, Inc. He was a member of the Church of The Harvest. Matthew

            was an avid outdoorsman. Matthew was greatly loved by his family and friends and will be sorely missed. 

            Survivors are his parents, Danny and Sandra Hutchinson of Hahira; brother and sister-in-law, Joshua and Kasey

            Hutchinson of Conyers; brother, Caleb Hutchinson of Hahira; nephew and niece, Parker and Ryleigh Hutchinson of

            Conyers; grandparents, Lester and Lou Blankenship of Smiths, Ala.; uncles and aunts, Tom and Rose Hutchinson

            of Valdosta, Curtis and Shirley Hutchinson of Thomaston, Ward and Carmel Hutchinson of Surprise, Ariz., Earl

            Hutchinson of Phenix City, Ala., Steve and Cathy Hutchinson, Ann Hutchinson of Valdosta, Ann Hutchinson of

            Phenix City, Ala., Ronnie and Joy Blankenship of Auburn, Ala., Ruth Bebo and Vera Robertson of Valley, Ala.; his

            man's best friend, "Bakus;" numerous cousins, other relatives and the Hutchinson Construction Family. He was

            preceded in death by his grandparents, Jessie and Ella Hutchinson.  A memorial service will be held for Matthew

            and his fiancé Amanda Leigh Player on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2003, at 4 p.m. at Crossroads Baptist Church. The Rev.

            Clyde Stokes will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Four Friends Memorial Fund c/o Regions

             Bank, Valdosta, GA. — Carson McLane Funeral Home

         Nick  McCormack                                                                                           Picture

            He died not long after graduation..  I used to take him to school all the time,..he was in JROTC and was liked by just

            about everyone, and very nice and caring person.

                                                             David Woods                                              tiger_2070@yahoo.com

         Nicholas Ryan McCormack                                                                               Picture

            VALDOSTA- Nicholas Ryan McCormack, 18, of Valdosta, died Friday, August 1, 1997, at his home.   He was born

            in Blytheville, Ark., and lived in Tampa, Fla., before moving to Valdosta two years ago.  He was a 1997 graduate of

            Lowndes High School where he was a member of ROTC and the debate team.  He was employed at Red Lobster.  

             Survivors include his father and stepmother, Jack and Lisa McCormack of Valdosta; his mother and stepfather,

            Jennifer and Steve Wood of California City, Calif.; a brother, Jason McCormack of California City, Calif.; two sisters,

            Melissa McCormack and Melinda McCormack, both of Valdosta; three stepbrothers, Matthew Hutchison and

            Christopher Hutchison, both of Valdosta, and Steve Wood of California City, Calif.; two stepsisters, Christy Wood

            and Penny Wood, both of California City, Calif.; paternal grandparents, Joe and Polly McCormack of Warner Robins;

            maternal grandparents, Carl and Evelyn Bishop of Baton Rouge, La.; step-grandmothers, Tom and Karen Rice of

            Des Moines, Iowa; maternal grandmother, Grandma V or Baton Rouge, La.     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.

            Monday, Aug. 4, at Passmore-Sumner Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Richard Brown and the Rev. Mike Fountain

            officiating.  Burial will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5 in Magnolia Park Cemetery in Warner Robins.     Visitation

            will be from 7-9 tonight at Passmore-Sumner Funeral Chapel.    Passmore-Sumner Funeral Chapel has charge of

            arrangements.

         Kimberly Mae Miller

            born May 4, 1979, in Fredericksburg, Va., passed away on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2002, from injuries sustained in an

            automobile accident in Macon. She leaves in her passing, her mother, Deborah and step father, Robert Howe,

            Valdosta; her father and step mother, Lennie and Sheri Miller, Roy, Utah; sister, Amy Marie Miller, Valdosta; half

            brother, John Miller, Roy, Utah. She was fortunate enough to have a lot of other "special parents", that include Bob

            Allen and Madeleine White, Valdosta. Other survivors are her maternal "Grammie", Dorothy Vallee and paternal

            "Nannie" Patricia Miller, both of Millbury, Mass., and Donata Howe, Brockton, Mass.; aunts and uncles including,

            Kathy DiMartino, Freehold, N.J., Patricia Miller, Millbury, Mass., Paula Doane, Tenn., Ray "Artie" Vallee, David and

            Marguerite Vallee, Millbury, Mass., Shaun and Anita Vallee, Freehold, N.J., David Miller, La., and Thomas Weidman,

            Spencer, Mass. Miss Kimberly Mae had a host of cousins, but her "Little Ones" were most important to include,

            Anthony DiMartino, Krissy, Sara, and Thomas Vallee and "almost cousins", Elizabeth and Jonathan Perkins.

            "Granddaddy" Arthur Vallee, "Papa" John Miller, Uncle Billy Vallee, and her "Big Gramma" Clara Hamilton preceded

            her in death. Kimberly was blessed with a large loving circle of friends from around the entire state of Georgia and

            Naples, Fla. "Keep that circle of friends strong and Kimberly will live on forever through the stories you will share."

            A 1997 graduate of Lowndes High School, Kimberly attended Wesleyan College in Macon and Columbus State,

            Columbus, Ga. She enjoyed life to its fullest always looking for the next adventure. She loved the outdoors,

            camping, the ocean, rafting, skiing, and walks with her dog. Kimberly always wondered where her next road trip

            and adventure would take her. "Now you are as free as a Butterfly, so soar on Sweetie to a Heaven unknown to

            us." Mama Mia. The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, 2002, at the Carson McLane

            Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers in Valdosta, the family requests donations be made to the Dana-Farber Children's

            Cancer Institute- "The Jimmy Fund" 44 Binney Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02115. Burial will be held in Millbury

            Central Cemetery, Millbury, Mass. Mulhane Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Flowers or donations will be

             accepted in Massachusetts. -- Carson McLane Funeral Home

         Takela  Scott

            died on Nov. 14, 2001, at Emory University Hospital, Atlanta. She was born on March 27, 1978, in Lowndes County

            to Wilbur Scott and Eltina Baker. Ms. Scott was a 1997 Lowndes High graduate, student at Dance Arts, Inc.,

            volunteer with the Head Start program and member of Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her

            grandparents, L.T. and Mamie Harmon; Russell and Endia Baker and Willie and Mary Scott. She is survived by her

            father, Wilbur Scott; mother and stepfather, Eltina and Ricky Baker of Hahira; two sisters, Tiffany Baker, Stepanie

            Baker; one brother, Terry Baker; nephew, Tyquan Baker; aunts and uncles, Betty Daniels, Sharon Rozier (Douglas),

             James Harmon, Anthony Harmon, Charles A. Harmon, Jacklyn Tate (Cedric), Carolyn Brown (Dennis), Janet Wade

            (Curtis), Valerie West (Ricky) Trina Still (Bruce), Gerald Baker (Christina), Dion Baker (Lisa), Dale Baker, Joseph

            Baker (Shamekia), Ronnie Scott (Diane), Eddie Scott, Lois Peeples (Ernest), Eva Williams (Arthur) Juanita Zanders

            (Larry), Willie Scott; devoted friends, Willie Register, Janmeshika (Jamie) Brown, Daphne Stewart, Shayla

            Breedlove, Adrian Sermons and Keith Moore. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Hahira Church of

            Christ with Bro. Gene Godfrey officiating. Burial will be held in Riverview Memorial Gardens Cemetery. -- Harrington

             Funeral Home

  Year                         1998

        Name                                 Obituary/Eulogy

         Christy  Chapmon                                                                                          Picture

            Christy Chapmon had graduated Saturday June 6,1998 from LHS. She was killed in a traffic accident that occured

            less than twenty-four hours after her graduation. She was an amazing girl who always tried to make others laugh.

            Christy was a member of "Students Taking a Right Stand" which helped to educate other students about the

            dangers of drug use and drunken driving. A member of Morningside Baptist Church. One teacher quoted her in the

            paper as "She was always happy. She always had a smile on her face, and I never knew her to be negative about

             anything". She was survived by her father and sister Mark Chapmon and Jennifer Chapmon.

                                                           Lisa Ashworth                                         lashworth913@hotmail.com

         Benjamin "Beau" Davis Pye

            born 9/10/80 at South Dekalb Hospital in Decatur, GA.  Died 11-29-95 on Coleman Rd, Hahira, GA.  He was killed in a

             car accident after Lowndes High Bridgeman practice with Hahira Middle School band at 5:07pm. Beau played the

            trumpet, tuba, and guitar.  He was an excellent swimmer and had a very witty personality.  He is survived by a

            sister Rustin Pye, brother Brad Pye, his two best buds and cousins Josh and Jaxon Mitchell. Beau is buried at

            Fellowship Baptist Church on Fellowship Road, Cecil, GA.  Not a day goes by that he is not severely missed.

                                                                       Chris                                                  pihead@hotmail.com

         Serra  Wisenbaker

            died on April 12, 1996 of Burketts Lymphoma.

  Year                         1999

        Name                                 Obituary/Eulogy

         Greg  Adams                                                                                                 Picture

            January 29, 1981 - March 8, 2003.  Greg passed away on March 8th, 2003. He graduated from Lowndes High

            school and went on to attend Valdosta State University. Greg was a true friend and was loved by everyone who

            came to know him. He treated life as a gift and lived every moment to the fullest. For someone who lived such a

            short life, he accomplished much more than many people twice his age. Greggy will be sorely missed.  Greg is

            survived by his mother Mary Adams and father Roger Adams.

                                                          Chad Daugherty                                 CHADANDGABBY@peoplepc.com

         Trampus John Bailey                                                                                      Picture

            Trampus John Bailey, 29, of Hahira, died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009. He was born on Aug. 12, 1980. Trampus was

            a carpenter, property manager of Hahira Contractors and Tricon Development, was a firefighter with the Hahira Fire

             Department, was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church, graduated from Lowndes High School in 1999 and

            Valdosta Technical College in 2003. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Marie Bailey; one son, Joseph James Bailey;

            father, John Bailey; mother and step father, Joyce and Jimmy Lusk all of Hahira; one sister, Penny Bailey Lusk of

            Valdosta and her fiancé, Joe Walden of Richmond Hill, Ga.; paternal grandmother, Ophelia Bailey of Hahira; maternal

             grandmother, Helen Lott of Omega, Ga.; and mother-in-law and father-in-law, Jim and Gale Futch of Valdosta.

            Trampus is preceded in death by his grandfathers, C.L. (Jack) Bailey and Raymond Lott. Funeral services will be

            held Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Martin McLane Funeral Home in Hahira with the Rev. Ken Morgan

            officiating. Burial will follow in Wilkes Community Cemetery in Cook County. Flowers will be accepted or donations

            may be made to the Hahira Fire Department. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

             — Martin McLane Funeral Home, Hahira

         Harley Davidson Hall                                                                                        Picture

            Harley Davidson Hall III, 25, of Hahira, died Monday, March 13, 2006, from injuries sustained in an automobile

            accident.  He was born in Thomasville on Nov. 22, 1980, to Rusty and Teresa Bannister Hall and had lived in Hahira

            most of his life. He was a graduate of Valdosta State University with a degree in sociology and was planning to

            return to Valdosta State University in May to obtain his master’s degree with an interest in counseling. He was a

            Baptist, enjoyed music and loved being with friends. Harley was employed with Covington’s Dining and Catering.

            Survivors include his parents, Rusty and Teresa Hall of Hahira; his sister, Charley Hall; his maternal grandparents,

            Ray and Margaret Bannister of Coolidge; his aunts and uncles, Cle Bannister of Coolidge, Danny and Jane Hall of

            Adel, Jody and Lana Hall of Hahira, Pat and Tom Drennen of Penn.; his cousins, Cleburn, Heather, Carrie, Harley T.,

            Megan and Amanda; his great-uncles and aunts, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Martin of Tallahassee, Fla. and Mr. and Mrs. J.

            H. Pettijohn of Valdosta. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Harley Sr. and Juanita Hall. 

            Graveside services will be held at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 15, 2006, in Shiloh Cemetery with Dr. Rick Stevens

             officiating. The family will receive friends today from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences to the family may

            be conveyed online at www.mclanefuneralservices.com. — Martin/McLane Funeral Home of Hahira.

         Harley Davidson Hall                                                                                        Picture

            Harley Hall was a great person who passed on his way home from work in a tragic car accident only 3 houses

            away from his home on Shiloh Rd.  He too will be greatly missed.

                                                           Lisa Ashworth                                         lashworth913@hotmail.com

                                                                                             Updated   Monday, January 18, 2010