Obituaries

Bion Lamar Williams died peacefully on February 27, 2025 from Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He was born on December 24, 1949, to the late Jack Lamar Williams and Beverly Dougherty Williams. He graduated from Valdosta High School, and he graduated cum laude with a BA in History from Valdosta State University. He also...

Glenda Inman, 74 of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at her residence.
She was born on April 16,1950, in Waycross, Georgia to the late Noah Albert Lee and Inez Lee (Dowling). Glenda found joy in the simple pleasures of life.
She loved spending her days fishing by the serene waters,...

Othalene Carter, 87 of Lake Park, Georgia passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Langdale Hospice House.
She was born to the late James Arthur Barfield and Emmer Lee Mosely on December 4, 1937, in Lyons, Georgia.
Othalene had an unwavering love for music and singing, always finding joy in expressing herself...

Larry Phillip Bradford, 73, of Nashville, GA, passed away on February 18, 2025, in Surprise, AZ. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Larry was a sign painter by trade and also worked as a draftsman . He had a deep love for animals, especially dogs, and enjoyed classic cars. His greatest joy in...

Gary J. Woods, 78, of Valdosta, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Langdale Hospice House.
Born on July 9, 1946, in Hawkinsville, GA. He grew up in Hawkinsville and attended school in Dodge County. He graduated from Hawkinsville High School in 1964 and attended Middle Georgia College. He then graduated...

Kenneth Joseph Hotcaveg, 83, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on February 13th, 2025.
Born on July 12th, 1941 in Chicago, IL. His family moved to Pharr, Texas in 1946 where he attended PSJA High School and played football and baseball. He then attended Pan American college where he played baseball and was a member...

William "Billy" Cooper, Jr., 83, of Quitman passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025 surrounded by his family at Fellowship Home at Brookside.
Billy was born February 23, 1941 to the late William Cooper, Sr, & Margaret Patrick Cooper. He served in the Army National Guard and was Owner and President of Patrick...

Shirley Fore Williams, 90, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Sunday, February 9, 2025. She was born on July 22, 1934, in Jesup, Georgia to the late Troy Sr. and Nancy Delk Fore. A graduate of Wayne County High School in Jesup, Shirley went on to have a fulfilling career,...

Georgeann Sapp was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on Saturday, February 1, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida as she was returning home from a trip to The Magic Kingdom at Disney World. She was 59 years old. Born on June 4, 1965 in Dublin, Georgia, Georgeann was the only child of George and Louann Dickerson Sapp.
As...

Charles Morgan Lyons, 88, of Valdosta died on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Langdale Hospice House. He was born on December 29, 1936, in Tift County to the late Byron & Ruby Chapman Lyon. Charlie grew up on the family farm in Tift County, in the Excelsior community, between TyTy and Omega. He was educated at Tift...

Nathan Orlin Reedy, 82, of Ray City, GA, passed away peacefully at his home early Monday morning, January 26, 2025.
Born to the late Orlin Peter and Mary Henrietta (Grieiser) Reedy, Nathan lived a full and meaningful life. He was a proud Naval veteran and a dedicated member of his community, sharing his wisdom and...