OBITUARIES

Recent Tift County Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Tifton, GA, Tift County & Surrounding Areas

Troy Layton Hampton, Sr.

Troy Layton Hampton, Sr.

Jul 10, 2025

Troy Layton Hampton, Sr., went home to his Lord on July 10, 2025 in his home with his wife, Linda Willis Hampton, beside him. On July 1st they shared their 58th wedding anniversary with cherished memories. The sweetest memories were those of their son, Layton Hampton, who went home to his Lord on October 15, 2024. He blessed their lives...

Faith Brantley Tyson

Faith Brantley Tyson

Jul 9, 2025

Faith Brantley Tyson passed away on July 9, 2025, at Haven Memory Care of Athens. She was born on December 17, 1941, in Ocala, Florida to Lester and Eloyce Maddox Brantley (both deceased). She was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald W. Tyson, Sr., brother Norman Brantley, and sister Mary Ann Brantley Bryan.

Mrs. Tyson grew up in Ocilla,...

Phil Cavenaugh

Phil Cavenaugh

Jul 8, 2025

Phil Cavenaugh,75, born on January 3, 1950, in Tifton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his residence in Tifton on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, remembered for his vibrant spirit and engaging personality.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors...

Vivian Elaine McDuffie

Vivian Elaine McDuffie

Jul 8, 2025

Vivian Elaine Wilkerson McDuffie, 78, born on May 23, 1947, in Turner County, Georgia, passed away on July 8, 2025, at Tift Regional Medical Center. Vivian lived a life filled with love, dedication, and devotion to her family and community.

She graduated from Rebecca High School and poured her heart into her family, dedicating herself primarily to caring for her husband,...

Winette Lupo Fletcher

Winette Lupo Fletcher

Jul 6, 2025

Winette Lupo Fletcher, peacefully passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, Georgia. She was born on October 23, 1955, in Irwin County to the late Bonnie and Thomas J. Lupo, Jr.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday July 8, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Eureka Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Chula, Georgia...

Joyce Ann Stricklen Day

Joyce Ann Stricklen Day

Jun 21, 2025

Joyce Ann Stricklen Day, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on June 21, 2025, at Willson Hospice House in Albany, Georgia. She was born on October 1, 1950, in Vernon, Florida, to the late Alexander Hershel Stricklen, Jr. and Julie Ann Foster Stricklen.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM...

Tracy Hembree Young

Tracy Hembree Young

Jun 19, 2025

Mrs. Tracy Hembree Young, 64, of Omega passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be held at Salem Baptist Church on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. with Rev. Phillip Dove officiating. Interment will follow at Omega Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 P.M. at the...

Edward "Edd" Emerson Combs, Jr.

Edward "Edd" Emerson Combs, Jr.

Jun 18, 2025

Edward "Edd" Emerson Combs, Jr. of Tifton, Georgia, passed away at the age of 81. He leaves behind a life filled with dedication to his faith and family.

Edd was born October 22, 1943 in Piqua, Ohio. He graduated from Yamato High School in Japan and earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, Georgia. Edd moved to...

Roger Paul Sutton

Roger Paul Sutton

Jun 17, 2025

Roger Paul Sutton, born on May 16, 1957, Tifton, Georgia passed away peacefully at his residence on June 17, 2025. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, whose life was defined by his unwavering dedication to family and community.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, June 20, 2025 at Albritton Funeral Directors with Dr....

Rebecca "Becky" Joyce Baker

Rebecca "Becky" Joyce Baker

Jun 16, 2025

Rebecca "Becky" Joyce Baker, born on September 11, 1972, in Tifton, Georgia, passed away tragically in a vehicle accident on June 16, 2025. She was a cherished member of her community and a beloved figure to family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 21, 2025 in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors with Rev....

Kali Leann Baker

Kali Leann Baker

Jun 16, 2025

Kali "Miss Sunshine" Leann Baker, a radiant light in the lives of those who knew and loved her, was born on June 16, 2020, in Tifton, Georgia. She brought joy and laughter to her family and friends, earning the affectionate title of "Miss Sunshine." Kali's early years were marked by sweetness and exuberance, as she embraced life with a vibrant...

Candler Baker

Candler Baker

Jun 16, 2025

Candler Baker, a lively and spirited young boy, was born on April 5, 2023, in Valdosta, Georgia. He brought joy and energy to all who knew him, touching countless lives with his playful spirit and infectious laughter. Sadly, Candler passed away on June 16, 2025, as the result of a tragic vehicle accident in Tifton, Georgia. His brief time on...

Barbara Ann Sumner

Barbara Ann Sumner

Jun 4, 2025

Barbara Ann Pearson Sumner, born on June 24, 1937, in Tifton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her residence in Enigma, Georgia, on June 4, 2025, at the age of 87. A cherished member of her community and a devoted homemaker, Barbara’s life was a beautiful testament to love and dedication to family.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on...

Vachel David Tyson, Jr.

Vachel David Tyson, Jr.

Jun 3, 2025

Vachel David Tyson, Jr., affectionately known as David, passed away on June 3, 2025, at his residence in Tifton, Georgia. Born on July 16, 1949, in Tifton, David dedicated his life to his family, community, and career.

David enjoyed a fruitful career at the Coastal Plain Experiment Station, where he served as an Ag. research farm manager for forty years, after...

Alfred "Al" Inness Livingston

Alfred "Al" Inness Livingston

May 28, 2025

Alfred “Al” Inness Livingston, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025, at his residence in Ashburn, Georgia. Born on September 19, 1945, in New York, New York,

Before moving to Ashburn, Al worked as a printer for Penn Press in Long Island, New York. Al spent over thirty years of his life contributing to the...

Jayne Smith Woods

Jayne Smith Woods

May 27, 2025

Jayne Smith Woods, born on November 13, 1937, in Grays, South Carolina, peacefully departed this life on May 27, 2025, at her residence in Omega, Georgia. A cherished member of her community, Jayne is remembered for her unwavering dedication to her family and the warmth she brought to those around her.

Jayne spent most of her working career as a bank...

Teekeela Sue Saunders

Teekeela Sue Saunders

May 27, 2025

Teekeela Sue Wood Saunders, a beloved member of her community, passed away on May 27, 2025, at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, Georgia. Born on July 28, 1951, in Tifton, Teekeela dedicated more than four decades of her life to serving others as a radiology technician at Tift Regional Medical Center, where she was known for her unwavering commitment...

James Thomas "Tommy" Gibbs

James Thomas "Tommy" Gibbs

May 23, 2025

James Thomas "Tommy" Gibbs, a cherished member of the Tifton community, passed away peacefully at his residence on May 23, 2025, just days shy of his 79th birthday. Born on May 26, 1946, in Tifton, Georgia, Tommy was a man of many passions and a dedicated family man who devoted his life to his loved ones.

Funeral service will be held...

Clarice  Ward Phillips

Clarice Ward Phillips

May 22, 2025

Amanda “Clarice” Ward Phillips, a cherished member of the Tifton community, passed away peacefully at her residence on May 22, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on September 15, 1940, in Tifton, Georgia, Clarice led a life filled with passion, dedication, and love for her family and community.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May...

Jimmy Edward Mixon, Sr.

Jimmy Edward Mixon, Sr.

May 18, 2025

Jimmy Edward Mixon, Sr., a devoted family man and dedicated community member, passed away on May 18, 2025, at Tift Regional Medical Center. He was born on October 24, 1939, in Ben Hill County, Georgia, to Lunzy Mixon and Thelma Worth Mixon, both of whom have preceded him in death along with his two brothers, Donald "Buddy" Mixon and Gene...