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Evelyn Dawn Blanton
May 16, 2024
Evelyn Dawn Blanton, 99, of Valdosta, died on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at The Orchard. She was born on January 9, 1925, in Kentucky to the late K D Noland and Nannie Mae Brock Noland. She was a member of First Methodist Church of Valdosta but had not been able to attend there as she would have wanted in some...
Dupont Fomby Hardin, Sr.
May 16, 2024
Dupont Fomby Hardin, Sr., 88, of Valdosta died Thursday, May 16, 2024 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on November 11, 1935 in Valdosta to the late Joseph G. and Carolyn Smith Hardin. A lifelong resident of Valdosta he graduated from Valdosta High School. He played football for the late Coach Wright Bazemore playing on the 1953 and...
Evelyn Dawn Blanton
May 16, 2024
Evelyn Dawn Blanton, 99, of Valdosta, died on Thursday, May 16, 2024.A graveside service for Evelyn Dawn Blanton will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at the McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Tuesday beginning at 9 a.m. until time to process to the cemetery at the Carson McLane Funeral Home. Condolences...
Travis Keith Moore
May 15, 2024
Travis Keith Moore, born on February 9, 1987, in Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on May 15, 2024, at North Florida Regional Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. He was the beloved son of Darlene Barry and the late Franklin Keith Moore and was deeply cherished by all who knew him.
Travis a Christian of strong faith was an industrial electrician and a jack...
Jean Ellen Mason
May 15, 2024
Jean Ellen Mason, 74, of Valdosta, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Born on April 22,1950, Jean grew up in Sarasota, Florida. While attending Sarasota High School, she enjoyed her time as the drum major for the Marching Sailor Band and started dating George Mason. Jean and George were married on June 15, 1970, in Sarasota. After her high...
Edward Allen Wooldridge
May 14, 2024
Edward (Ed) Wooldridge, 67, of Valdosta, died on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at his residence following a period of declining health. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Drema Wooldridge Morgan. Mr. Wooldridge was a veteran of the United States Air Force and had worked as a millwright with Langboard. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a...
C. David Gallahan
May 11, 2024
Charles David Gallahan, 75, of Valdosta, Ga., passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024 in Valdosta, Georgia after a long illness.David was born in Washington, DC to Charles Francis Gallahan and Nellie Mason Gallahan Duley on December 24, 1948. He worked as a Program Coordinator for Behavior Health Services. He was best known for his love of history and care...
Carolyn Margaret Pierce
May 8, 2024
Carolyn Margaret Pierce, aged 83, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Valdosta. She was born in Pasadena, CA, on March 8, 1941, to her late parents Donald and Margaret Clapp. Carolyn's journey began in Newport Beach, CA, where she graduated from Newport Harbor High School and embarked on a career at the Newport Beach Police Department as...
Margaret Ann Wilkes Donodeo
May 8, 2024
Margaret Ann Wilkes Donodeo passed away on May 8, 2024 in Collierville, Tennessee, at the age of 84. Born in Valdosta, Georgia in 1939, Margaret Ann grew up and attended Valdosta High School where she was the starting guard on the 1957 State Champion Valdosta Kittens Basketball team. She went on to graduate from Valdosta State College in 1973 with...
Sylvia Ann Parker
May 7, 2024
Sylvia Ann Parker, 84, a beloved resident of Hahira, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Fellowship Home Brookside. She was born on February 12, 1940, in Hahira to the late Charlie Gordon Tyler and Minnie Lee Weldon Tyler. Sylvia dedicated 30 years of her life as a secretary for the Lowndes County School System. Her passions included...
Sandra Johnson
May 6, 2024
Sandra Johnson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2024, at the Presbyterian Home. Born on September 28, 1940, in Headland, AL, Sandra was the cherished child of the late Mosell and Aquilla (Snellgrove) Hamm.
Sandra's life was a testament to her love of the Lord and family. She adored her grandchildren and found joy in...
Graylyn Lane Belflower
May 3, 2024
Graylyn Lane Belflower, infant daughter of John and Brianna Belflower, was born sleeping on Friday, May 03, 2024.
She is survived by her parents and brother, Jace Belflower of Valdosta; Paternal Grandparents, Janet Belflower of Valdosta and Tommy Belflower of Ray City; Maternal Grandparents, Mitch and April Mays of Valdosta.
Online condolences to the family may be shared at www.mclanecares.com
Carson McLane Funeral...
Sandra L. Ertlschweiger
May 3, 2024
Sandra L. Ertlschweiger, known for her unwavering love as a wife, grandmother, and mother, peacefully departed this world on May 3, 2024, at the Fellowship Home in Valdosta. Born on October 1, 1948, in Albany, Georgia, Sandra was the cherished child of the late George Wesley and Minnie Leigh (Griggs) Funderburke.
Sandra's journey was marked by a commitment to education and...
Trevor Dean Greene
May 2, 2024
Trevor "Dean" Greene, known for his warm and caring nature, passed away on May 2, 2024. He was born on December 24, 1969, in Valdosta, to his late father Ralph Buford Greene and Virginia Wynell Winn Greene Rogers. Dean dedicated over 25 years of his life to the concrete/masonry business, excelling as a Sales Professional who valued the relationships he...
Joseph Franklin Steadman
Apr 30, 2024
Joseph Franklin Steadman, 83, of Valdosta, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Born on July 4, 1940, in Lakeland, GA, Mr. Steadman lived a fulfilling life dedicated to service. He bravely served in the U.S. Navy, stationed in the Pacific. Following his military service, he worked as a barber before pursuing his RN degree. Mr. Steadman cared for...
Melissa "Missy" Coody
Apr 30, 2024
Melissa “Missy” Coody, 56, of Lake Park, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at South Georgia Medical Center. Born on December 2, 1967, to the late Jimmy & Linda Gibbs in Albany, GA. Growing up in Adel, Missy graduated from Cook County High School. Soon after high school, she met Dan Coody on a blind date with friends in...
Melissa Lynn “Lisa” Stephenson
Apr 30, 2024
Melissa Lynn “Lisa” Stephenson, 63, of Valdosta, died on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at her residence following a sudden illness. She was born on January 14, 1961, in Valdosta to the late John Larry “Tex” Tatum, and Louise “Lulu” Hamilton Tatum. Lisa graduated from Valdosta High School where she was a member of the Marchin’ Cats and attended Valdosta State...
Greg L. Tucker
Apr 29, 2024
Greg L. Tucker, born on November 27, 1964, to Loudelle S. Hooker and the late Lloyd Tucker, passed away at his home on April 29, 2024.
Greg worked for Norfolk Southern for 30+ years, family was the most important thing to him, and he took pride in taking care of them. He loved adventure and the beauty of discovering new places....
Louise Hughes
Apr 29, 2024
Louise Hughes, born May 31, 1935, to the late Yeager S. and Ida M. Brown, peacefully departed this life on April 29, 2024.
Louise was a woman of simple pleasures, finding joy in playing Bingo, getting lost in a good book, solving word searches, and creating beautiful crochet pieces. Her church held a special place in her heart, serving not only...
Janet Hiers Blalock
Apr 27, 2024
Janet Hiers Blalock, 71, of Valdosta, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born in Savannah, GA, on August 28, 1952 to the late Phillip Edgar Hiers and Mary Ellen Hinely Hiers. She graduated from Valdosta High School and attended Valdosta State University where she received a Bachelor of Science in...
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