Obituaries

Mrs. Tammy Denise Herrin Groover, 65, passed away suddenly Friday afternoon, August 7, 2026, at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta.
Tammy was born December 16, 1960, in Ware County to the late Rev. Fred Lorin Herrin and Clara Nell Dixon Herrin. She graduated from Valdosta State University with a Bachelor of...

Gary Lanier Bass, Sr., age 93, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
Born on January 14, 1933, in Cadwell, Georgia, to the late Ruth and J.M. Bass, he spent his entire life in Georgia. He was a US Army veteran. He graduated from Berry College and earned his master's degree in mathematics...

Mike Bass, 63, of Valdosta, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026. He was born on August 27, 1963, to Gary L. Bass, Sr., and the late Betty Bass Thackrey. A lifelong resident of Valdosta, Mr. Bass graduated from VSU and UGA and was a law partner with the firm of Closson, Bass, and Tomberlin for 30+ years. Mike...

Mike Bass, 63, of Valdosta, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026. He was born on August 27, 1963, to Gary L. Bass, Sr., and the late Betty Bass Thackrey. A lifelong resident of Valdosta, Mr. Bass graduated from VSU and UGA and was a law partner with the firm of Closson, Bass, and Tomberlin for 30+ years. Mike...

Alice JoAnn Reeves Procopio died July 2, 2026.
A native and longtime resident of Valdosta, GA, she was born February 18, 1937 to Mary Alice and Mac Benton Reeves. Her family of origin was a humble beginning and the family she created was her pride and joy. The matriarch of our family, she may not have grown up...

Lynda Jean (Smith) Richardson, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Air Force, 71, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on June 27, 2026 at Langdale Hospice House. She was born September 7, 1954 in Savannah, Georgia to the late Robert C. Smith and the late Betty J. Smith. Lynda graduated from Valdosta High School in 1972,...

Marjorie Bennett McDonald, 88, of Valdosta, GA, passed away on Saturday June 20, 2026. She was born on October 14, 1937 in Lenox, GA to the late Eleanor Bethene Castleberry Bennett and George Wiley "GW" Bennett.
Mrs. McDonald was part of the Valdosta High School Class of 1955. She was a real athlete and Star Point...

Bruce R. Gosbin, 69, of Valdosta, Georgia, and formerly of Vineland and Bridgeton, New Jersey, passed away early Monday morning, June 1, 2026, at Langdale Hospice House in Valdosta.
Born in Bridgeton, New Jersey in 1956, Bruce was the son of the late Wesley F. Gosbin, Sr. and the late Martha J. (née Nichols)...

Since John Cantey Oliver, III, was born on December 7, 1975, he's been known as "Jackie." His parents, John C. "Jack" Oliver, Jr. and Ellen Mackey Oliver Dewar, knew they held someone special in their arms.
With broken hearts, we report that Jackie passed away suddenly in Valdosta on June 1, 2026, leaving...

Freddie Joseph "Fr. Fred" Nijem, 83, passed away peacefully at his home, on May 16, 2026.
Born on July 29, 1942, in Valdosta, Georgia, Fr. Fred dedicated his life to faith, service, and the care of others. He attended St. John's Catholic School and Valdosta High School before beginning his seminary training at St....

Mr. Tim "Doc" Giddens, Sr., 93, of Camilla, Georgia formerly of Adel passed away May 10, 2026 at Magnolia Place in Cairo, Georgia. Mr. Giddens was born September 6, 1932 at Sulfur Springs, Florida to the late Porter Lanier Giddens and the late Emma Mae Moncrief Giddens. He lived in Cook County most of his life...