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Frederick Anderson Ware, Jr., Ph.D., 87, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Presbyterian Home in Quitman, GA. Born of American parentage in Melbourne, Australia on April 27, 1935, he was reared in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Ware was Emeritus Professor of Management at Valdosta State University, having retired in December of 2012 after 42 years on the faculty. Dr. Ware's parents were Frederick Anderson Ware, Sr. and Runa Erwin Ware, late of Augusta, GA. He attended high school at the Academy of Richmond County and his senior year at Darlington School in Rome, GA. Fred graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology, majoring in Mechanical Engineering; he was a member of the Chi Phi...

Brenda Ethridge Pace, 74, of Americus, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Langdale Hospice House. She was born in Tucson, Arizona on July 4, 1948 to the late Carl Wade Ethridge and Sarah Marie Morris Ethridge. Brenda moved to Phenix City, Al at an early age, and she graduated from Central High School before entering Auburn University. While at Auburn, Brenda received her Bachelor's in Mathematics Education. Later on, Brenda obtained her Masters' Degree. Brenda taught mathematics for nearly 20 years with 15 of those years being at Southland Academy in Americus prior to her retirement. Brenda loved traveling with her family and friends anywhere a boat, train, or plane would...

Joy Bostwick Trulock, 97, of Valdosta, died at Langdale Hospice house on Sunday, October 16, 2022. Joy lived a long and interesting life. She was born on August 8, 1925, in Donaldsonville to the late Dr. Albert & Sammie Trulock, and a few weeks ago she announced that she had outlived the Queen. Among other jobs, she taught school in Moultrie, ran the bookmobile in Savannah and retired from Valdosta State College as a reference librarian. She was an educated woman in a time when very few women went to college. Joy received her undergraduate degree from Wesleyan College in Macon, then graduated from Peabody University in Nashville before it became Vanderbilt University and then she...

Sharon Holliday Davis, 64, of Valdosta, entered eternal rest on Friday, August 26, 2022. She was born to the late George Gunter Holliday and Barbara Jean Stribling Holliday in Washington, GA, on October 13, 1957. She grew up one of six sisters on a large dairy farm. Sharon graduated from Wilkes Academy in 1975 and then from the University of Georgia in 1980 with a master's degree in Early Childhood Education. She married her high school sweetheart in 1977. Sharon worked in Harlem, GA as an educator for over thirty years. After Sharon retired from the Columbia County School System, she and her husband enjoyed spending time with their grandchildren. They relocated to Valdosta in 2018. Her...

The Rev. Vergil Lacy (V.L.) Daughtery Jr. passed away peacefully at his home after a short illness on June 8, 2022, surrounded by family. He was born in Adel, GA, on January 11, 1934, where he was a graduate of the public schools of Cook County and played fullback on the Cook High School 1949 state championship football team. He was in the last graduating class from the junior college Emory at Valdosta, where he earned an Associate of Arts with honors. He also earned a bachelor's degree with honors from Valdosta State University (VSU) with a major in History and a minor in English. He earned a Master of Divinity, magna cum laude, from Emory University's Candler School of Theology in 1958. ...

Mrs. Jean Weldon Beaty, 80, of Valdosta, passed away Monday afternoon, May 16, 2002, after a prolonged illness. Jean grew up in Rome, GA, and graduated from West Rome High School where she was the head cheerleader. In 1963 she graduated with Honors from Carson Newman College in Jefferson City, TN, where she met her husband Howard Beaty and they were wed on June 6, 1964. Jean was a teacher for three years at Lowndes Christian Academy and then worked at Lowndes County Dept of Family and Children Services where she held several roles and retired in 2001. She was very active at Park Avenue United Methodist Church, particularly the Emmaus Walks for which she served as director (for two walks)...

Janet Thompson Webb, 79, of Valdosta, died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, March 25, 2022, at The Canopy. She was born and raised in Albany, GA to Ouida Jane Ellis Thompson and the late Iverson Perry Thompson. She was a retired supervisor for the Department of Family and Children Services. She graduated high school in Albany and then graduated Valdosta State College where she met the love of her life Sammy Webb. She loved the Lord always making sure her family put Christ first. She adored her grandchildren and family. Mrs. Webb was a member of Central Avenue Church of Christ and made Valdosta her home until the Lord took her home. Mrs. Webb is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law,...

On March 12, 2022, we lost one of the sweetest and most genuine people when Elizabeth Crane Carver passed away from renal cancer at the age of fifty-three. Born in Valdosta, Georgia on January 3, 1969, she graduated from Valdosta High School in 1987 as a member of the marching band. She was a member of McDonough Presbyterian Church and loved going on her women's retreats and being a part of such a loving community. With the love of her life, Jeff Carver, they raised their three children, Catherine, Emily, and Warren. She was an accomplished quilter and is leaving behind some of the most stunning quilts for her family and friends to enjoy for years to come. Beginning in 2017, she began...

Teresa Tyre Frier of Waleska, Ga and formerly of Valdosta, GA passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022. She was born in Valdosta, GA on June 1, 1957 to the late James Homer, Jr. & Lois Sowers Tyre. She was a member of New Life Church in Canton, GA as well as a loving, giving, patient, and kind friend. She had also worked at Methodist Church District Office and First Baptist Church in Valdosta, GA. She is survived by her husband, Pat Frier, of Waleska, GA; two sons & a daughter-in-law, Tyre & JoLyn Schultz, of Nashville, GA, and Jon Schultz, of Valdosta, GA; her three grandchildren, Hunter Schultz, Levi Schultz, and Samantha Schultz; her three loving friends, Sherri (Tim) Sutton,...

James (Don) Donovan King, 55, of Valdosta, GA, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. James was born on April 14, 1966 in Buford, GA to James Walter and Martha Croll King. He loved camping, the outdoors, and his family. He also enjoyed antiquing with his loving wife of 34 years, Kimberly. He is survived by his wife Kimberly King, of Valdosta, GA; his sons & daughters-in-law Donovan & Kaylee King, of Boston, MA, and Jacob & Bailey King, of Winchester, TN; his daughter, Rowan King, of Athens, GA; his grandson, Liam King, of Boston, MA; his mother, Martha King, of Valdosta, GA; and his sister and brother-in-law, Kara & Loren Bunte, of Valdosta, GA. He is preceded in death by...

Stanley Anthony Fillion, Jr., 72, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away December 17th, 2021. He was born November 29th, 1949, to Stanley Anthony Fillion and Betty Garrick Fillion in Columbus, Ga. Stan graduated from Columbus High School in 1968. He attended Brewton Park College and graduated from University of Georgia in 1972. Two of his most treasured accomplishments was being the Captain of the University of Georgia Baseball Team and Playing Second Base. Stan, Cumi, Layton and Val moved to Valdosta, GA in 1983 from Columbus where he became very active in the community and loved meeting their new treasured friends. Stan was a member of First Baptist Church of Valdosta, GA. He was a sweet and...

George Marshall Fleming, Sr., 81, of Valdosta, formerly of Albany, GA, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at South Georgia Medical Center, Berrien Campus. He was born in Columbus, GA on October 30, 1939 to the late Hugh Fleming and Jewel Marshall Fleming. He worked in insurance for American General and loved traveling and sports. George is survived by his son, George Marshall Fleming, Jr. of Valdosta, daughter Terry Fleming of Valdosta, grandchildren, George Marshall Fleming, III and Tara Jewel Fleming. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kay Jones Fleming and daughter Marsha Kay Fleming. A private burial was held at McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens. Condolences to the family may...

David Kent Hayman, 67, born on July 10, 1953 of Hahira, GA passed away peacefully in his sleep October 22, 2020 after battling cancer. He was born and raised in Albany, GA. David was a 1971 graduate of Albany High School and earned a bachelor's degree from Southern Technical Institute, a division of Georgia Technical College. He and his business partner, Wayne Lacy owned and operated two successful businesses in Moultrie, GA for the past thirty seven years. David is predeceased by his mother, Janice Hayman and is survived by his wife, Linda Hayman of Hahira, his children, Kelly and Brooke Hayman of Knoxville, TN, Jennifer and Bobby Guinn of Boston, GA and Jay and Stephanie Walls of Fort...

Elizabeth "Liz" Congleton Toth, 79, of Valdosta, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born in Richmond, KY, on January 10, 1941, to the late Edward Park Congleton and Ruth Greear Congleton. She grew up in Richmond, KY and attended Model High School which was on the campus of Eastern Kentucky University. She met her husband, Dr. Floyd "F.D." Delano Toth, while in school in Richmond and they were married at the end of her freshman year in 1960. She then took 10 years, and 4 kids later to receive her Bachelor of Science in Education from Eastern Kentucky University. She then taught school in Ohio and Missouri for 7 years and then the family moved to...

Royce V. Sizemore went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at the age of 83. Royce was born on August 8, 1936 in Tifton, GA, to the late Howard Sizemore and Martiel Scarborough. He attended Tift County High School where he developed a lifelong love for football as a lineman for the Blue Devils. After graduation he attended ABAC junior college for two years before joining the U.S. Navy Royce spent the majority of his four years in the Navy as an Aviation Electronics Technician flying on "Willie Victors" (Lockheed EC-121 Warning Star) based at NAS Guam. Royce relished his time in the Navy and loved sharing stories of his travels throughout the Pacific. Following his...

Phillip Loton Langford, 86, of Hull, GA, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Langdale Hospice House. He was born in Calhoun, GA, on March 13, 1934 to the late Melvin Loton Langford and Bessie Hicks Langford. Mr. Langford was a U. S. Army veteran, and the owner and operator of Northeast Georgia Fence Company. Mr. Langford is survived by his daughter and son in law, Michele Langford Ayers and Rick Ayers, of Hull, GA; his son and daughter in law, David Loton Langford and Lisa Langford, of Hull, GA; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren; his sister, Linda Langford Reynolds, of Winterville, GA. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife Charlotte Hardeman Langford. A...

Paul Clayton Hunt, 64, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at his home in Valdosta, GA. He was born on September 20, 1955 to Horace and Sharon (Sedgwick) Hunt. Paul grew up in Mobile, AL where he attended McGill-Toolen Catholic High School. He was a clinical perfusionist for 34 years and retired from South Georgia Medical Center. Paul had a green thumb, loved to read, and was happiest by the ocean or at an Auburn football game. Survivors are his wife of 40 years, Martha; sons and daughter-in-law, Jacob (Sheley) Hunt and Andrew Hunt; siblings, Mary, Michael, Patricia, and David; and mother-in-law, Margie Lindsey Prieto. He was preceded in death by brother, John Hunt. A memorial in...

David Jordan passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020. He was born on April 4, 1960 in Hahira, GA to Brady and Marcia Jordan. He graduated from Lowndes High School, Brewton Parker College with a Bachelor of Ministry, and was an honor graduate of Southwestern Seminary Baptist Theological where he received a Master of Divinity. He pastored churches in Rogersville, AL, Columbus, GA, and Greensboro, GA. He was employed at Valdosta Toyota. David enjoyed fishing, trips to the beach, Braves Baseball and Georgia Football. He was a wonderful cook and a devoted caregiver to his Mother. He was preceded in death by his father, Brady Jordan, grandparents Jesse and Orabelle Jordan, and LE and Mildred...

Anne Laurie Moore Gunter, 89, of Valdosta, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020 at Langdale Hospice House. She was born on September 11, 1930 in Valdosta to the late Philip Moore and Alma Cowart Moore. Mrs. Gunter was a retired school teacher and a member of First Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughters and son in law, Laurie Gunter of Townsend, TN, Mary Beam (Tom) of Denton, NC, granddaughters and husbands, Mary Kate Beam (Troy Dang) and Anna Brown Beam (Joey Mitchell), grandson, John William Beam and sister, Iris Poole of Valdosta. Mrs. Gunter is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Reverend James Weyman Gunter and her sister, Laverne Huda. A private family service...

Gregory Lee Beckley, age 70, of Valdosta, died Saturday, February 15, 2020 at SGMC. He was born of Lutheran faith, on March 27, 1949 in Flint, Michigan to the late Russell and Betty Lou (Goodman) Beckley. Mr. Beckley was employed for 27 years as a Captain with the Michigan Department of Corrections. During that time, he spread his love of Harley Davidsons with his Corrections "family". As avid riders, they most loved riding for children's charities. While he had a meticulous passion for planes, trains and other model hobbies, Greg was born a musician. He started playing and teaching at a very young age, virtually playing any instrument he put his hands on. Nothing made him happier...

Franklin Steinberg, 77, of Decatur, Georgia, died on Thursday, December 19, 2019 following a period of declining health. He was born on April 13, 1942 in Valdosta to the late Robert Franklin and Maxine Connell Steinberg and was a graduate of Valdosta High School. Mr. Steinberg was a veteran of the United States Air Force and served during Vietnam. He attended Brewton Parker College where he earned an Associate degree and subsequently attended the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and received his Bachelor's degree in music. Mr. Steinberg served at several small churches in Georgia throughout his music ministry inspiring others to serve through music with joy and enthusiasm. He...