All Obituaries

Richard Gilpon Keen, Jr., of Valdosta, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022. He was born in Valdosta, Georgia to Richard Keen and Bernice Moore. Richard graduated from Lowndes High School. Richard loved spending time with his children, fishing, and working on cars. He loved to help people and could always make them laugh. Richard worked as an Engineer for Norfolk Southern Railroad for 16 years. He was Engineer Local Chairman for SMART Union. Richard leaves behind...

On September 10, 2022, Carolyn “Elaine” Lacey Cashwell, 56, was called home to be with Jesus. She was born September 20, 1965, in Quitman, GA to Carolyn Howell Lacey and the late Earl Carlton Lacey, Sr. She is survived by her husband of 24 years, Anthony “Tony” J. Cashwell and her mother Carolyn Howell Lacey.   She is also survived by her son Garrison Dylan Muelhausen; stepson, Ryan A. Cashwell (Devon); grandsons, Brett, Wyatt, Ridge, and Weston;...

Mary Ross Jarvis, of Greenville, Florida passed away Sunday evening, July 24, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born on February 23, 1935, in Greenville, South Carolina. She married the love of her life, Richard Frank Jarvis, on November 17, 1956. Mary was known as an amazing seamstress, a wonderful cook, a very involved church member, and a diligent prayer warrior. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Frank Jarvis; her son, Tommy Jarvis; and two brothers, James Chapman...

Martha “Marty” Jo Brentise of Valdosta, passed away July 9, 2022, in the early morning hours under the excellent care of the nurses and doctors at Langdale Hospice House.  Marty loved to dance, play cards, and spending time with her sister, Margaret. Marty was always on the go and enjoyed traveling. Marty is survived by her three sons: Gary (Dee) Schlafke, Jeff Schlafke, and David (Ariel) Brentise; Sister: Margaret Hart; granddaughter: Loriann Schlafke; family friends: Kim...

Glenda (Boo) Renea Singletary, age 55, passed away Monday, May 9, 2022, at South Georgia Medical Center. She is survived by her mother Betty Hughes of Atlanta, brother Michael Singletary and his wife Michelle of Atlanta, sister Delaine Englebert and her husband Gary of West Virginia. Her children James Andrew Sutton of West Virginia, Joshua Mark Sutton of Valdosta and Melissa Renea Dyess of Valdosta; and grandchildren Josalyn Sutton, Kaleb Johns, Jaylyn Sutton, Madalyn Sutton,...

William Keith Ratliff, 53, a lifelong resident of Greenville, Florida died unexpectedly on February 8, 2022, in Tallahassee, Florida. Keith leaves to cherish his memory his sons: Benjamin (Lindsay); Josh (Logan); and daughter: Cassidy Ratliff.  He is also survived by his mother: Linda Kinsey Ratliff; his brothers: Jimmy (Lynn) Ratliff; Steven (Amy) Ratliff; and sister: Karen (Bobby) Surles.  He also leaves to grieve his grandchildren: Bentley, Kaleb, Kase, and Kade Ratliff as well...

Edward Julius Cowart, 32, son of Shelton and Nancy Cowart, Sr., passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022. He is survived by his parents: Shelton and Nancy Cowart; Children: Layton (9), Lincoln (4), and Mila (3); Brothers: Shelton (Bree) Cowart, and Brandon (Becca) Cowart; Sisters: Jessica (Justin) Cowart, and Amanda (Matt) Cowart; and 11 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his Grandmother, Ethel Cowart; Uncle: Edward J. Cowart; Cousins: Allan Massey and Dylan Cowart. Visitation...

Richard Wayne Hart, eldest son of Jerry and Margaret Hart of Valdosta, passed away January 28, 2022, in the early morning hours under the excellent care of the nurses and doctors at South Georgia Medical Center.  He fought hard to defeat his returned battle with cancer but the effects of COVID were too much to overcome.  Richard attended Valdosta High School then served in the U.S. Army with his close buddies at that time and became a sharpshooter/grenade specialist with the...

Sam “Buck” Tison, age 53, of Quitman, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022 in Gainesville, Florida.  He was born in Atlanta, to Sam J. and Corienne Tison but lived in Quitman and attended Brooks County High School. Buck was very proud of his Army service, during which he served in Operation Desert Storm Persian Gulf War and Somalia.  After his military service, he began his next career of being a truck driver, which he enjoyed.  Buck was a...

Ms. Jacqueline Brown, age 77, of Quitman, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021.  She was born in Augusta, Georgia to the late Tony and Ann Fusaro. She loved the Lord and her church, Northside Baptist Church of Quitman.  She is survived by her children: Jerry (Yhen) Brown; Clarice (James) Smith, Kelly Brown; Brother: Larry (Theresa) Fusaro; Sister: Glenda (Joe) Mullinax; Grandchildren: Callie Ann Wheeler, Anthony Brown, and Garrett Daugharty. She was preceded in death by...