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Recent Tift County Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Tifton, GA, Tift County & Surrounding Areas
Carolyn Partin Harvey
Apr 7, 2024
Carolyn P. Harvey, a compassionate soul dedicated to her family and the Lord Jesus Christ, passed away at Community Hospice and Palliative Care in Jacksonville, Florida, on Sunday, April 7, 2024
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors, with the Rev. Michael Marchant officiating. Interment will follow...
Mr. Grady Milton Thompson, Sr.
Apr 1, 2024
Mr. Grady Milton Thompson, Sr., a hardworking self-employed retired farmer, passed away peacefully at Tift Regional Medical Center on Monday, April 1, 2024 with his children by his side. He was born in Worth County on June 27, 1922 and dedicated his life to both his family and his faith as a member of Lenox Baptist Church where he was...
Bonnie Daniels Scott
Mar 30, 2024
Bonnie Carol Daniels Scott, 78, a beloved member of the Tifton community, went to be with her Savior Jesus on March 30, 2024 while she was visiting her son in Africa.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Northside Baptist Church of Tifton with Rev. Stacy Phillips, Rev. Kevin Kilgore, Rev. Steve McCombs and...
Joyce Powell Parker
Mar 30, 2024
Dr. Joyce Powell Parker, a dedicated educator and a passionate community member, passed away at her residence in Tifton, Ga. on March 30, 2024. She was born on February 12, 1937, in Augusta, Georgia. Joyce leaves behind a legacy filled with love, kindness, and valuable contributions to those around her.
A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, April 7th at...
Adam Tyler Fall
Mar 29, 2024
Adam Tyler Fall, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024 at Navicent Health in Macon, Georgia. He was born on January 14, 1993 in Jacksonville, Florida, to Charlotte and Morris Fall.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, April 12, 2024 at Tift Memorial Gardens with Mr. Doug Smith presiding and Lexi...
Bettie Sue Belflower Rowell
Mar 28, 2024
Bettie “Sue” Belflower Rowell, a compassionate soul and a dedicated registered nurse, passed away at her residence in Ocilla, Georgia. She was born in Tift County, Georgia, on February 27, 1940. Sue leaves behind a legacy of kindness and care that will be cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Throughout her life, Sue pursued excellence in...
Valdis Vanags
Mar 26, 2024
In loving memory of Valdis Vanags, who before his retirement was a dedicated A/C Refrigeration contractor with George Ellis Company in New Haven, CT, whose journey on this earth came to a peaceful end at his residence in Tifton, Georgia. Valdis was born in Braunsweigen, Germany, on January 24, 1948.
A Celebration of Life honoring the life of Valdis Vanags will...
Darrell Sumner
Mar 26, 2024
Joe Darrell Sumner, 71, of the West Berrien Community went to spend his eternal life with his Lord and Saviour Jesus on March 26, 2024.
A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on March 28, 2024, at Tift Memorial Gardens with Mr. Greg Sheppard and Mr. Phil Beach officiating. No public visitation will be held.
Darrell was born on October...
Janet Reed McGill
Mar 22, 2024
December 7, 1930 – March 22, 2024
Janet McGill, 93, of Tifton, Georgia, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024.
A service celebrating her life will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, March 30th, in the sanctuary of Tifton First United Methodist Church, with Reverend Chip Grantham officiating, followed by a graveside service immediately afterward at Oakridge Cemetery. The family will receive...
Ivey Sumler
Mar 20, 2024
Ivey Sumler passed away on March 20, 2024, at his home in Dallas, Georgia, with his wife Sue by his side. Born on December 29, 1948, in Tift County, Georgia to the late Albert Tillman Sumler and Retha Evelyn Cox Sumler. He lived a life rich in love, service, and adventure.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Thomas "Tom" Alan Flick
Mar 20, 2024
Thomas “Tom” Alan Flick, 68 of Tifton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, after a difficult battle with cancer at Southwell Medical Center in Adel, Georgia. Tom was born on March 14, 1956, in Bristol, Virginia as the third child of his parents, Faye V. Flick and the late Bob B. Flick.
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Mary Ann Skipper Young
Mar 19, 2024
Mary Ann Skipper Young died peacefully on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at her sister’s home in Tifton surrounded by her cherished family and her special friend and caregiver, Teresa Jordan. Although she was ninety years of age, she still had her beautiful smile for which she was known.
Born February 5, 1934 in Tampa, Florida, Mary Ann was the eldest of...
Ida Jane Nevil Tidwell
Mar 18, 2024
Mrs. Ida Jane Nevil Tidwell, 83, passed away on March 18, 2024, at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, Ga. She was born Register, Georgia on March 29, 1940 as the daughter of C. M. and Antonette McCorkle Nevil. Ida dedicated thirty years of her life to nurturing young minds as a first-grade teacher for the Turner County School System....
John Henry Gurley
Mar 18, 2024
John Henry Gurley, a beloved member of the Chula community, passed away at his residence on Monday, March 18, 2024. He was born in Atkinson County, Georgia, on June 30, 1940. John led a fulfilling life dedicated to hard work and faith.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Tift Avenue Baptist Church with...
"Randy" Raymond Ross
Mar 15, 2024
"Randy” Raymond Ross, a cherished member of the Tifton, Georgia community, passed away at Emory Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia on March 15, 2024. He was born on August 7, 1951, in Tifton, Georgia to his parents, Anna Bryan Ross and the late Raymond Ross, Sr. Along with his father, he was preceded in death by his Father-in-law, Harold G. Harper,...
James William Joiner, Jr.
Mar 15, 2024
Mr. James William Joiner, Jr., a devoted husband, loving father, and retired Lt. Col. of the United States Air Force, passed away on March 15,2024, at Tift Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 23, 1930, in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Joiner led a remarkable life filled with service and dedication. He obtained a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from...
Danny Moore
Mar 13, 2024
William Daniel “Danny” Moore, 66, and the beloved son of the late Theodore Moore and Sarah Bramlett Lowery, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Navicent Health in Milledgeville, Georgia.
A private family service will be held at a later date. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Danny's journey began on November 3rd, 1957.
Danny is survived by his daughters, Heather...
Jimmie Nell Phagan
Mar 10, 2024
Jimmie Nell Phagan, of Enigma, Georgia passed away at her residence on March 10, 2024 with her nieces Jennifer and Shannon by her side. Jimmie was born on November 4, 1943, in Enigma, Georgia, to her loving parents James Robert Phagan and Tessie Mae Dover Phagan. A funeral service will be held in the Chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors...
Billy Hugh Phillips
Mar 3, 2024
Billy Hugh Phillips, of Tifton passed away at his residence on Sunday, March 3, 2024.
A Memorial service will be held at a later date.
He was born January 7, 1942 in Albany, Georgia to the late Oscar Phillips and Annie Arrowood Phillips.
Billy led a remarkable life filled with various interests and accomplishments. He was a dedicated individual who retired from the...
Donald "Keith" Pope
Mar 3, 2024
Donald "Keith" Pope, a compassionate individual known for his dedication to spreading love and joy, passed away at Tift Regional Medical Center on Sunday, March 3, 2024.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, March 8, 2024 in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors with Rev. Glen Ford officiating.Interment will follow at Oakridge Cemetery. The family will...
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