(Valdosta Mayor 1944-1946) Frank Darnell Rose Published January 15, 2013 at 401 × 500 in (Valdosta Mayor 1944-1946) Frank Darnell Rose Frank Darnell Rose (1944-1946) Son of Dr. Elbert Pinkney Rose and Caroline Smith Rose, Mr. Rose and his family played a major role in the development of the turpentine industry in this area. He was also a great influence in the Cherry Creek Hills residential development.