Bernice Fern Sanks went home to heaven on Friday, September 22, 2023.  She is preceded in death by her grandparents Earl and Etta Starks, father Owen Sanks Sr., mother Darlene Cordell, step-father Hoyt Cordell, and sister Goldie Sanks.  She is survived by her brother Owen Sanks Jr., sister Charlotte Oxley, daughters Jennifer Winter, Jaymi Williams, JoAnna Smyth, son-in-law Randy Smyth, grandchildren Trevor Winter, Carmen Winter, Brooke Davenport, Brandyn Smyth, Logan Smyth, and...

David Cameron Spears age 33 of Sycamore, died on September 20, 2023 in Sycamore Ga. David was born January 10, 1990 in Thomasville to Paul V. Spears. and Mary Dixon Murphy. He loved to spend time with his family and friends and was full time mechanic. He was also a proud supporter of his community for 20 years. Survivors include dad David Murphy Jr. of Rebecca, mother Mary Dixon Murphy of Ashburn, Brother Dylan Spears, three sisters Lexie Murphy of Ashburn, Katie Spears, Chyenne Spears,...

Linda (Jean) Wood Brewer, 73, passed peacefully away Tuesday morning, September 19, 2023 at 7:30 am at South Georgia Medical Center.    Linda was born in Moultrie, Georgia on November 17, 1949, to the late James Leonard Wood and Era Wooten Wood. She loved spending time with her family and friends, also she loved planting flowers, and going to the beach.   Linda was the best mama in the world and was loved by many. Linda is survived by her daughter, Pamela Jean Brewer of...

Kay Fender age 65 of Ray City died Wednesday September 13, 2023 surrounded by family.                  Graveside Service will be 4:00 pm Saturday September 16, 2023 at  Memorial Gardens Cemetery (Nashville) with Pastor Keith Wise officiating. Kay was born September 3, 1958 in Valdosta to the late James E. and Edith Jewell Flythe.  She was a homemaker most of her life and enjoyed cooking, gospel music and loving her family. Survivors...

Sandra Faye Rogers, age 65 of Moultrie died Tuesday September 12, 2023 at Pruitt Health-Moultrie. 

Shirley Ann Knight died peacefully on Saturday September 9, 2023 at the home of her daughter, Dianne Thomas in Tifton. Shirley was born November 30, 1935 in Ellington, Ga. to the late Henry and Ellah Agnes Alto Griffin. Before retirement she worked at the family business, Knight’s Furniture and later Knight’s Smart Décor. She was a long time member of the Pine Garden Club, was a proud to be an honored National Flower Show Judge. She was known for her creativity, enjoyed...

Rene Michael Lucier, age 60 died Friday September 8, 2023 in Moultrie.  Services will be held in Springfield, Ma.

Ms. Garren age 40, died at home on September 02, 2023 in Tifton, Ga. She was born September 03, 1983 in Lamirado California to Robert G. LeCroy and Sherry Sandifer Hoover. Holly was a home maker and she attended Brookfield Baptist church earlier on and had a family in California. Holly leaves behind her family friends, children Cali Garren and Owen Garren, parents Sherry (Allen) Hoover, father of children James “Buck” Garren, special friend Terry Rowland, family, many friends,...

Jeffrey Lynn Holloway, age 58 of Tifton died suddenly Friday September 1, 2023 at Tift Regional Medical Center. Jeff was born May 12, 1965 in Ashburn to the late Hugh and Nellie Ruth Guice Holloway. He was a shift Manager for McDonald’s for over 20 years and also worked at Goodwill Inc.,he was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife of 18years Beth Holloway, two sons, Ryan (Rachael) Lindsey and Shawn Lindsey, two sisters, Brittie Jackson and Christine (Vernon) Lundeen, three...

Francisco Agostini, age 76 of Tifton died Friday September 1, 2023 at Haborview in Tifton,  Visitation will be 5-7pm. Wednesday September 6, 20 23 at Our Divine Savior Catholic Church with Funeral Mass to follow at 7:00pm Francisco was born March 9, 1947 in Ponce, Puerto Rico to the late Juan Agostini and Josefina Martinez.  He the secretary and coordinator of Religious Education for Hispanics at Our Divine Savior Catholic Church.

Michael “Mike” Edric Collins, 81, of Tifton, Ga. passed away on August 31, 2023. Mr. Collins was born on April 20, 1942 to the late Angus Edric “Pete” and Mary Elizabeth Collins of Tifton, Ga. Mr. Collins was retired from the Georgia Agrirama and was known for his talents as a master craftsman and artist. He had many hobbies that ranged from knife making to building grandfather clocks, but most of all, he enjoyed fishing in his spare time. Mr. Collins was a devoted...

Mr. Wilbur Jackie Gray age 68, of Sylvester died Thursday 31, 2023 at Phoebe Main in Albany, Ga. Wilbur was born August 18, 1955 in Irwin County Ga. to the late Wilbur B. Gray and Zephyr Hutto. He was with Bridge stone for more than 15 years operating a fork lift. He enjoyed fishing, cheering for the Ga Bulldogs, and the Atlanta Falcons. He is of the Christian Faith. Survivors include his siblings, Wilma Cook, Michael Gray, Bobbie Jean (Bobby) Kennedy, Dianne Denby, Elizabeth (Sammy)...

Billy L. Smith, age 80 of Nashville died Wednesday August 30, 2023 at Tift Regional Medical Center. Billy was born March 1, 1943 in Berrien County Ga. to the late Billy L. and Ethel Richardson Smith. He was with Berrien County Road Crew for many years and had a produce route that he truly loved. He enjoyed fishing and word searches. Survivors include Tammy (Hank) Stone, Jerry (Shirley) Lamb, Wayne (Melissa) Lamb, grandchildren, Kenneth (Wendy) Brewer, John Brewer, Ashley Mock( Jason...

Guy P. Branch, age 85 died Tuesday August 29, 2023 at his granddaughters home in Eastman.                                                                                                                   ...

Bobby Durrance , age 72 died Monday at Pruitt-Sunrise in Moultrie.  Obit to follow

Gary Hall, age 74 died Saturday August 26, 2023 .  Obit to follow

Petra Hass, age 66 of Valdosta died Monday August 21, 2023 at South Ga. Medical Center.  Obit to follow

Harvey Jack Stephens, age 52 died Tuesday August 22, 2023.  Obit to follow

Mr. Johnnie Clinton “JC” Tankersley, aged 74 passed away Wednesday August 16, 2023, at home surrounded by loved ones. JC was born on April 7, 1949, in Jonesboro, Ak to the late J.W. Tankersley and Elzie Mae Grimes Rasmussen. He served in the Navy after leaving high school. He was talented with his hands and could build anything that he put his mind to and worked as a carpenter for years. He also worked for Firefighters Supply in Tifton, GA for a few years. His love was leather...

Mrs. Virginia H. Hayes passed away August 14, 2023 at Camellia Gardens of Life Care in Thomasville Ga. Mrs. Hayes was born December 15, 1929 in Flushing, NY to Charles J. Hay and Mary Ursula Hay. She was a graduate of Adelphi University with a bachelor’s degree in music. She was married to Marvin E. Hayes for 60 years when he preceded her in death. She loved classical music, crossword puzzles, animals, and The Young and Restless. She is survived by her children, Shawn Michael Hayes...

Estelle was born in Sumter, South Carolina to Sara Singleton and Paul Hunter Sr. She received further life lessons under the watchful eyes of her grandparents, Frank & Estelle Singleton. When Estelle became of age she moved to New York where on July 5, 1945 she married the father of her four children. Edward Dobson Sr., from Estil, South Carolina. Estelle & Edward Sr. created Edward Jr, Donald, Carolyn and Marilyn. After raising her four children she continued to express abundance...

Stephen Clayton Hamby entered into his eternal home on Friday, August 11, 2023 at his home in Ocilla, Georgia. Steve was born on October 3, 1955 to Boyce and Rebecca Hamby. He was raised as an ag teacher/FFA advisors son and even enjoyed a honeymoon with Gary and Shirley Tankersley who happen to have the good luck of getting married during show season. As he grew from that small boy, Steve became involved in agricultural pursuits of his own including showing cattle, presiding as an FFA...

Suan M Barnes, age 75 passed away August 11, 2023, in her home in Valdosta GA. She loved fiercely all the way to the end, and although knew what lay ahead of her, she was concerned about those she was leaving behind. Memorial requests or donations may be made a Hospice organization of your choice. Survived by Children Paul Barnes (Jeffrey Redmond) of Valdosta GA / Raymond Barnes (Christopher Burch) of Smyrna GA / Patrick Barnes (Crystal) of Greensboro NC Siblings Dorsey Barnes, of Sylvania...

Calvin Carver, age 76 of Douglas died Wednesday August 2, 2023 at Vista Park Health and Rehabilitation Graveside Service will be 11:00 am. Saturday August 12, 2023 at Hebron Church Cemetery. Calvin was born June 30, 1947 in Coffee Co. Ga. to the late Willis and Josephine Lott Carver.  He loved the great outdoors, Calvin served in the National Guard 6 years from 1966 to 1972 and spent the rest of his life farming. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Survivors...

Robert Brandon Smith, age 42 of Ocilla died Tuesday August 1, 2023 at his home. Celebration of Life Service will be 11:00am. Saturday August 5, 2023 at the Reflection Chapel with Sammy Smith officiating. Brandon was born September 25, 1980 in Fitzgerald to Robert Harris Smith and Teresa Hancock Haynes. He was in retail sales most of his life and enjoyed video gaming, gardening and was a collector of many things. Survivors include his father Robert H. (Jody) Smith, mother, Teresa H....

Ms. Kathleen Anne Schierer age 65 of Nashville, Ga passed away July 29, 2023 at Langdale Hospice House in Valdosta Ga. Kathleen was born September 30, 1957 to the late Lawrence Seaman and Florence Wells in Honolulu Hawaii. She was known as a hard working lady whom retired from being a secretary at a doctor’s office for many years, she was also known as a family lady and loved to travel.   She was survived by her two sons James Schierer, Joey Schierer, sister Debbie Stone (Harold...

Jessica Lee (Williford) Coburn tragically left us on 7-28-2023. Jessica was born September 28, 1953, in Fort Braggs, SC., to the late Dorothy Virginia Evans Williford and Curtis Franklin Williford, Sr., which preceded her in death along with two brothers Curtis Franklin "Frankie" Williford, Jr., David Michael "Mike" Williford and Mike and Lorraine's son, Dallas Michael Williford. She has left behind a loving daughter and son, Stacey W. Buckley and W. Michael Coburn...