Life

Andy Eugene Boykin, 56, of Hahira, died on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born in Valdosta on May 21, 1966, to the late Bill and Betty Horne Boykin. Andy was the owner/operator of Boykin Metal Roofing and was of the Baptist faith. He loved playing music on…

Julissa Moldovan, 4, of Nashville, died Sunday April 16, 2023 at Wolfson Children’s Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. She is survived by her parents: Curt Moldovan and Emelda Zapata of Nashville; sister: Maybree Moldovan of Nashville; maternal grandmother: Mona (Hector) Zapata of Ray City; paternal grandparents: Michelle Moldovan of Indiana and Lonnie Powell of Ray City;…

Linda Sue Johnson, 76, of Ray City, died Tuesday April 18, 2023 at SGMC Berrien Campus. She was born December 31, 1946 in Cullman, AL to the late Elbert Parson and the late Viola Mary Lou Gaither. She was a homemaker and was the widow of Ron Johnson. She is survived by her daughter: Michelle…

Donald Earl Harnage, 80, of Nashville, died Wednesday April 12, 2023 at his residence. He was born June 26, 1942 in Berrien County to the late Arlie Newton Harnage and the late Maudie Howell Harnage. He was a retired mechanic with the Berrien County Board of Education, farmer, worked at Nashville Mills and Chaparral Boats.…

Minnie Nell Ledford – 81 Of Naylor, Georgia entered the arms of our savior Jesus Christ on Monday, April 17, 2023 at her son’s home. She was born on October 28, 1941 in Homerville, Georgia to the late J.D. Ballance and Nettie Mae (Smith) Ballance. She enjoyed crocheting and was a devoted grandmother. She was…

James Allen “Skeeter” Bennett – age 69, of Lakeland, Georgia passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at his residence. He was born on December 16, 1953, in Hahira, Georgia to Jimmy Bennett and the late Bobbi Wilkes. He served his country in the United States Navy. Allen loved the outdoors, including hunting and fishing,…

Robert Jerome Mathis, Sr., of Ray City, died on Monday, April 10, 2023, at Tift Regional Hospital. Born in Jacksonville, Florida on April 7, 1946, he was the son of the late Robert Lee Mathis and Charlie Ethel Nash Mathis. Robert loved family reunions, spending time with family, and he especially loved his grandchildren. He…

George Washington “G.W.” Pearman, Jr., 84 of the West Berrien Community, died Tuesday April 11, 2023 at his residence. He was born August 25, 1938 in Tift County to the late George Washington Pearman and the late Otha Sumner Pearman. He was a farmer, former member of the West Berrien Fire Dept and was a…

Mrs. Lanell Southerland, of Sparks passed away Monday, April, 3, 2023 at South Georgia Medical Center, Berrien Campus. She was born August 12, 1943 to the late Ralph Dalton Purvis & Mildred Eunice Goff Purvis. Mrs. Lanell enjoyed crocheting, playing solitaire, listening to her music. Her grandchildren always brought her snickers that she loved to…

Charlotte Jane Turner and Claire Lindsey Turner, infant daughters of Alexandra Rippy Turner and Matthew Scott Turner passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023, at South Georgia Medical Center, Valdosta, Georgia. In addition to their parents, survivors include paternal grandparents: Kim and Debbie Turner of Omega, GA, maternal grandparents: Bob and Natalie Rippy of Tifton, GA,…