Area Obituaries

Mr. David Sanders, 71 of Hahira passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. David was born February 23, 1952 in Albany to the late Pate Sanders and his mother Gladys Sanders that lives in Fitzgerald. David proudly served in the United States Air Force for 23 years and retired as a…

Alice “Kitty” Ray was born in Berrien County to Alvin “Buck” Castleberry and Alma Bennett Castleberry. Ms. Ray was a lifelong resident of West Berrien Community and was of the Baptist faith. She passed away at her home on July 7, 2023. Kitty was a dedicated and accomplished nurse who devoted her career to caring…

Mrs. Agnes Walker, 91 of Ty Ty passed away Friday, July 8, 2023 surrounded by her family at her home. Mrs. Walker was born February 28, 1932 in Ashburn to the late Willie Leon Murphy and Clender Fogarty Murphy. She was a member of Independent Worship Center. She retired from Procter and Gamble in Albany…

Mr. Randall Lamb, 54 of Nashville passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023 at his residence.  He was born February 13, 1969 to the late Donald and Betty Lamb.  He worked for City of Nashville and Hubbard Construction for several years before becoming auto mechanic for himself.  He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandchildren.…

Mrs. Joyce Fender Carter, age 72, of Hahira, Georgia, passed away on June 16, 2023 at Langdale Hospice House in Valdosta.  She was born on November 6, 1950 in Cook County and was the daughter of James Franklin Fender and Lillian Lavonne Roberts Fender.  Mrs. Carter lived most of her life in Lowndes County and…

Mr. Thomas Hagy, Sr. 67 of Adel passed away June 8, 2023. Mr. Hagy was born April 8, 1956 to the late Graham & Shelvia Lane Hagy. He worked in the coal mines of Virginia and before retiring he worked at Production Plating. He enjoyed hunting & fishing, he was an outdoors guy. Mr. Hagy…

Gary Cooksey, age 75, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at South Georgia Medical Center. Gary was born July 13, 1947 in Miami, Florida to the late Gary White Cooksey, II and Rosa McNeil Cooksey. Growing up on the Akins Farm in Berrien County, Gary worked in tobacco and other farm chores. He…

Mrs. Patricia “Pat” Geiger, age 76, of Adel, Georgia passed away June 6, 2023 at her daughter’s residence in Douglas, Georgia.  She was born on December 24, 1946 in Berrien County to the late George Raymond Shirah and Vernon Jordan Shirah Miley.  Mrs. Geiger lived most of her life in Cook County and was a…

Mr. Louis Goff, 70 of Adel passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023 at his home in Adel. Mr. Goff was born September 27, 1952 to the late George & Dorothy Bennett Goff. He enjoyed watching football and it didn’t matter if it was the Falcons or the Bulldogs. He also loved his family very much.…

Mr. Thomas Hagy, Sr. 67 of Adel passed away June 8, 2023. Mr. Hagy was born April 8, 1956 to the late Graham & Shelvia Lane Hagy. He worked in the coal mines of Virginia and before retiring he worked at Production Plating. He enjoyed hunting & fishing, he was an outdoors guy. Mr. Hagy…