Life

Sandra Jean McConnell-Stone – 70 Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Langdale Hospice House. She was born on November 28, 1952 in Georgia to the late Edward and Eloise Miller Sirmans. She graduated from Lanier County High School in Lakeland, GA. Sandra was notable to everyone who met her for…

Gerald H. Henderson, 81, of Valdosta, died on Friday, March 3, 2023, at South Georgia Medical Center following a brief illness. Born in Westville, FL to the late Mr. & Mrs. Herdie Henderson, on April 2, 1941, he has lived in this area for the past 60 years. Gerald graduated from Valdosta State College in…

Doris Tomlinson Larus, 95, passed away on March 2, 2023, in Homerville, GA. Mrs. Larus was born in Hildreth, Suwanee County, Florida on September 13, 1927, to the late Isbin and Eloise Roberts Tomlinson. Mrs. Larus loved reading, especially mystery novels. She was an excellent cook, and a wonderful homemaker. She enjoyed singing in her…

John (J.D.) Demaranville, 67, of Valdosta, died on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at his home following a period of declining health. He was born in Albany, New York on March 28, 1955. J.D. was a veteran of the United States Air Force having served during the Vietnam conflict and was of the Baptist faith. He…

James Thomas “Jake” Daughtrey III, a 5th generation farmer, died on March 5, 2023 at the age of 44 in Valdosta, GA where he resided. Jake is a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Valdosta Ga. A loving father, Jake is survived by both of his children, Gwendolyn Grace and James Porter Daughtrey. Jake is…

I know that it may seem far too soon, but it was time for me to take that journey home. My tour of duty in the earth is now through. I’ve given as much as anyone could be expected to do, I will now take my place of honor, among those who have gone before and I know I will be remembered,…

Cody Lane Hammack, age 21, of Hahira, Georgia passed away on February 28, 2023 in Hahira, Georgia. He was born on June 5, 2001 in Gastonia, North Carolina to Kimberly Pruitt Hammack and Jason Dwayne Hammack. Cody worked with Tomlinson Body Shop as a Body Technician. He enjoyed coding, video games, cars, fishing and being…

Jerry Lamar Warren, 69, of Stockton, died Saturday February 25, 2023 at his residence. He was born April 10, 1953 in Cook County to the late Aleck Wilson Warren and the late Rosa Lee Baldree Warren.  He was a carpenter and was preceded in death by 2 brothers: Earl Warren and Bobby Warren. He is…

Jacqueline Gaskins – 83  of Lakeland passed away early Wednesday morning, July 28, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Lowndes County to the late Lonnie and Nathanie Cooper Gaskins. She was a teacher with the Nassau County School board. She loved to teach and loved her students. She was preceded in death by…

Terri Lynn Johnston, age 39 of Ray City, Georgia, died Sunday, July 25, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on December 20, 1981 to Sylvia Boyd Dinkins and Larry Fountain. Terri was a loving mother, sister, devoted daughter, faithful friend and always had a smile on her face. She was…