OBITUARIES
Recent Tift County Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Tifton, GA, Tift County & Surrounding Areas
Anton Ernest Coy, Sr.
Oct 31, 2026
Dr. Anton Ernest Coy, a resident of Tifton, GA for 32 years, passed away peacefully at age 86 the morning of Oct 31 after a brave battle with cancer. His family is very grateful to all of the doctors and nurses who tended him. Anton is survived by his wife Judy, their 4 kids, 6 of 7 grandkids, and his...
Ronald Eugene "Gene" Grimes
Nov 1, 2026
Ronald Eugene “Gene” Grimes, age 100 of Wilmore, Kentucky, passed away on, Sunday, November 1, 2026 after a short period of declining health following a fall and fracture.
He was a proud veteran of World War II and was a resident at the Thomson-Hood Veterans Center in Wilmore at the time of his death.
He was born in Jacksonville, Florida in 1926...
William Burrell Sumner
Oct 27, 2026
William Burrell Sumner, of Chula, Georgia, passed away at his residence on Tuesday October 27, 2026 with his family by his side. He was born on September 10, 1952, in Tift County, Georgia.
Mr. Sumner was a 1971 graduate of Tift County High School. He was also a veteran of the United States Army, serving in Ulm, Germany during the Vietnam...
Margaret Lee Dillard
Oct 26, 2026
Margaret Lee Dillard, born Margaret Lee Watson, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Harborview Nursing Home in Tifton, Georgia. She was born on October 22, 1942, in Tifton, Georgia, and remained closely connected to the community she called home throughout her life.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Margaret will be remembered for the simple joys that meant so...
Bryan Justin Thomas
Oct 22, 2026
Bryan Justin Thomas, 50, passed away on October 22, 2026. A private family service will be held at a later date.
Born in East Point, Georgia, on December 5, 1975, Bryan was the son of Billy and Karen Thomas. He was the grandson of the late Robert and Ruth Grist of Chula and Henry and Myrtle Johnson of Fairburn, Georgia.
Bryan grew...
Payten Catherine Baerwald
Oct 22, 2026
Payten Catherine Baerwald, 28, of Asheville, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Born on February 9, 1998, in London, Ontario, Canada, Payten lived a life filled with passion, purpose, laughter, and an extraordinary capacity to love. Though her years were far too few, the love she gave, the joy she brought, and the memories she created will remain...
Beverly Ann Reeves Covington
Oct 17, 2026
Beverly Ann Reeves Covington, born April 2, 1943 in Meriweather County, Georgia and passed away on October 17, 2026, at her home in Tifton.
The visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Albritton Funeral Directors, 1020 Tift Ave N., Tifton, Georgia 31794. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2026,...
Retired Major Raymond Roy Drennon, Jr.
Oct 16, 2026
Raymond Roy Drennon, Jr., of Ty Ty, Georgia, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026, at his residence, with his wife, Lexi, by his side. He was born on November 17, 1960, in Madison, Wisconsin.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 19, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Albritton Funeral Directors, 1020 Tift Ave N., Tifton, Georgia 31794...
Jerry "Bubba" John Tilman Yawn
Oct 12, 2026
Jerry “Bubba” John Tilman Yawn, of Alapaha, Georgia, passed away at his residence on, Monday, October 12, 2026. He was born on October 5, 1981, in Irwin County, Georgia. Known to many as Bubba, he will be remembered with love for the life he shared with his family and friends.
Visitation will be held on, Thursday October 15, 2026, from 6:00...
Anthony "Tony" Dillon Quinney
Oct 9, 2026
Anthony D. Quinney (Tony) passed away peacefully on October 9, 2026, with his beloved wife of sixty years, Linda, and his daughter, Diane, by his side.
A Certified Public Accountant for more than fifty years, he took great pride in his profession and in the trust his clients placed in him. A private man by nature, he valued discretion and respected...
Sanjay Patel
Oct 4, 2026
Sanjay Ramesh Bhai Patel passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at Tift Regional Medical Center. Sanjay was born July 18, 1988 in Khokhar, India to Ramesh Patel and the late Kailash Patel.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, October 8, 2026 in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors.
He was cashier for TyTy Food Mart convenience store. Sanjay is survived by...
Ed Asbury
Oct 3, 2026
This obituary is being posted for the Asbury Family and Cross-Smith Funeral Home - Edward Wesley Asbury
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Edward Wesley Asbury, age 62, of Caryville, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
He was of the Baptist Faith; an Eagle Scout and he loved the outdoors and racing.
He was a graduate of Tennessee Tech as a Mechanical Engineer.
He was preceded in death...
Brandy Dawn Hobbs
Oct 1, 2026
Brandy Dawn Hobbs, born Brandy Dawn Tawzer and known to many simply as Brandy, passed away on October 1, 2026, at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, Georgia. She was born on July 4, 1976, in Tifton, Georgia.
Funeral services will be held, Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors with Rev. Steve Davis...
Doris Edna Goodman Blanchard
Sep 25, 2026
Doris Edna Goodman Blanchard, born April 16, 1938, in Tifton, Georgia, passed away on September 25, 2026, at The Legacy Village of Tifton Assisted Living & Memory Care. Her life was one rooted in family, faith, work, and the simple, enduring joys of caring for others.
Her funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. in...
Charles Wade Clark, Sr.
Sep 21, 2026
Charles Wade Clark, Sr., affectionately known as Wade, passed away at his home in Watkinsville, Ga. September 21, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Wade was born in Ty Ty, Georgia, on October 8, 1939, to Lewis John Clark and Eva Ruth Clark. He was preceded in death by his parents and his two sisters, Lula Jean Clark and Janet...
Shellia Ann Flesher
Sep 19, 2026
Shellia Ann Flesher, born Shellia Ann Cook, passed away on September 19, 2026, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Georgia. She was born on January 11, 1960, in Phoenix, Arizona. Her passing brings sorrow to those who knew and loved her, while also inviting remembrance of a life marked by devotion to family, steady work, and the simple joys...
Tot Griffin Graves
Sep 16, 2026
William Griffin “Tot” Graves, 83, of Chula died unexpectedly, Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at Southwell Medical Center. He was the son of the late Ray William Graves and Doris Griffin Graves.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Rev. Aaron Frasier and Dr. William Hancock officiating. Burial will follow...
Winona "Nona" Smith
Sep 15, 2026
Winona “Nona” Smith, born Winona Blanton on August 12, 1954, in Hahira, Georgia, passed away on September 15, 2026, at Tift Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Grace and Mercy Church, 4001 Tift Avenue N, Tifton, Ga. 31794 with Rev. Rich Newton and Mr. Phil Beach officiating. Interment will follow...
Patricia Lee McDuffie
Sep 11, 2026
Patricia Lee Namanny McDuffie, lovingly known as Pat, passed away on September 11, 2026, at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, Georgia. She was born on October 9, 1949, in Tifton, Georgia, and lived in Tift County all of her life.
A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at Albritton Funeral Directors with Rev....
Dannie Mac Sparks
Sep 2, 2026
Dannie Mac (Hart) Sparks
January 1, 1935 - September 2, 2026
The first baby of 1935 in Howard County, Texas, Dannie Mac Hart was born January 1 to parents Mary Alice Bassham Hart and Homer “Hoop” Clayborn Hart in Big Springs.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Alton N. Sparks, Sr., brother Bud Hart, sister Gayle Hamby, as well as...
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