All Obituaries

Henry "Olan" Luke, 84 of Tifton, formerly born and raised in Nashville passed away Friday, September 23, 2022 at Tift Regional Medical Center. Olan was born August 28, 1938 to the late Jesse & Naomi Hancock Luke. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and retired from Chaparral Boats. He enjoyed listening to country music, especially George Jones. He also enjoyed fishing and was a Nascar fan. Olan loved his family and everyone else, He was a generous man and a...

Brian Ingram, 53 of Quitman passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at his residence. He was born August 19, 1969 in Quitman and attended Overcoming Faith Family Church. Brian was a wonderful musician that enjoyed writing music and playing his guitar. He enjoyed grilling and was a great encourager and influencer to his family. Survivors include his father & mother, Billy and Connie Ingram of Quitman; sisters, Tim & Connie Spencer of Quitman, and Tina Radney of...

Mrs. Brenda Harris, 55 of Sparks passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022 at her residence.  She was born August 16, 1967 to the late Floyd and Dora Patterson.  She was a nurse at Cook Memorial Hospital for 20 years. She loved her family, helping people, and she always put other people first before herself.  She also attended Cornerstone Church in Sparks. Survivors include her husband, William Harris of Sparks; sons Cody Hudgins...

CMSgt Timothy R. Bellamy, 74 of Valdosta passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at his home following an illness. Tim was born on October 16, 1947 in Columbus Ohio to the late Raney and Marquerite Bellamy. Tim enlisted in the United States Marine Corp after his high school graduation. He switched to the Air Force several years later. Tim proudly served his country for 40 plus years with distinguished service, attainting the highest enlisted rank - CMSgt (Chief)! Tim earned many awards,...

Melba Griffin Sheffield, 94, of Quitman passed away peacefully on September 9, 2022. She was born on August 3, 1928, in Rocky Face, Georgia, to Bert and Marie Griffin. She grew up in North Georgia and graduated from Berry College during the years of Martha Berry, where she worked in the weaving room. She taught school in North Carolina prior to working as receptionist to Gov. Marvin Griffin where she met the love of her life who was serving in the Georgia Legislature. John and...

Robert "Bobby" Lee Edmondson, 87, of Morven passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Brooks County Hospital. He was born July 3, 1935 to the late Rupert Moses and Sally Bell Lee Edmondson. He married Edna Sarah Howard Edmondson on December 18, 1954 and they were just short of celebrating 68 happily married years together. After graduating from Morven High School he held several jobs before being drafted into the Army where he served for 2 years. He continued...

Linda Ann O'Neil, 66 of Nashville passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022 at South Georgia Medical Center Berrien Campus. She was born February 20, 1956 to the late Alfred and Ruth Weiss. Linda worked with the family business, O'Neil Steeplejack for over 30 years. She retired from being a residential caregiver. Survivors include her daughters, Sally Ann (Charles) Hall of Nashville, and Nicole Leigh O'Neil of Connecticut; grandchilden, Ivy Stephens, Cameron Hall, and Wyatt Hall;...

Betty Reece, 68 of Sparks passed away Friday, September 9, 2022 at her residence. Betty was born January 21, 1954 to the late Jesse James & Lucille Molton Reece. Betty enjoyed sewing, fishing traveling, and cooking. She loved her family very much. Survivors include her son, Jim Scarberry of Tifton; grandson, Christopher Scarberry; sisters, Shelia Wines of Sparks, Edardine Reece of Sparks, Ruth (James) Gessford of Sparks, and Candy (Van) Rentz of TX; several nieces & nephews, and...

Mrs. Ophelia Friar, 80 of Adel passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022 at the Fellowship Home in Valdosta. Ophelia was born May 7, 1942 to the late Jackson Duncan Friar & Louise Arrington Friar. She loved music and wrote many songs. Ophelia enjoyed visiting all the surrounding churches and she loved Jesus. Survivors include her special niece, Tina George of Adel; sons, Johnny Mack (Kelli) George of Leesburg, and Scot George of Cartersville, GA.; grandchildren, Brittany George...

Arie Darley, 80 of Tallahassee, Fl passed away at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Arie was born November 11, 1941 to the late John & Dorris Robertson. She worked with the State of Florida as a key puncher. She was a hard worker, had a great sense of humor and enjoyed watching the Florida State football. Survivors include her sons, Cecil Evans of Arizona, and Terry (Traci) Evans of Tallahassee; grandchildren, Taylor Evans, Hank Evans, and Beau Evans. Arie was preceded in death by her two...