OBITUARIES
Recent Tift County Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Tifton, GA, Tift County & Surrounding Areas
Patricia Skaggs
May 5, 2026
Patricia Newton Skaggs, a devoted mother, cherished grandmother, great grandmother and retired LPN nurse, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026 at her son Mike’s home. Born on December 15, 1944, in Fulton, New York, Patricia lived a life marked by dedication, love for her family, and a strong work ethic that spanned diverse roles and industries.
Patricia completed her high...
Harold Baron Ogletree
May 2, 2026
Harold Baron Ogletree, age 92 was a quiet and easy-going Christian man whose life was marked by deep love and devotion to his family. He passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at his home in Tifton, Georgia. He was born in Clay County, Alabama on December 20, 1933. Harold lived a life enriched by faith, commitment, and humility.
A...
Margaret Greiner
Apr 29, 2026
Margaret Barber Greiner, passed away peacefully at her residence in Tifton, Georgia, on April 29, 2026. Born on January 18, 1969, in Tampa, Florida, Margaret led a life marked by dedication, compassion, and a steadfast commitment to her family and community.
No formal service will be held at this time. A private family memorial service will be held at a later...
James "Jimmy" Edward Roberts
Apr 22, 2026
James "Jimmy" Edward Roberts, a dedicated and passionate cosmetologist, passed away peacefully at his residence in Chula, Georgia, on April 22, 2026. Born on March 12, 1949, in Valdosta, Georgia, Jimmy's life was marked by dedication to his craft, his family, and the community around him.
A graduate of Lowndes County High School and the Macon University of Cosmetology, Jimmy embraced...
Valerie Anne Sklany Goodman
Apr 21, 2026
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Valerie Anne Sklany Goodman, 58, who departed this life too soon, but peacefully on April 21, 2026, at her home in the Waterloo Community. Born on July 8, 1967, in Tift County, Valerie lived a life marked by warmth, dedication, and enduring love.
A graveside funeral service will be held...
Irene Estelle Darlington
Apr 17, 2026
Irene Estelle Delgado Darlington, a distinguished artist, dedicated public servant, and cherished mother, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026, at Autumn Village - 2 in Jackson, Georgia. Born on July 31, 1930, in Blue Island, Illinois, Irene’s life was marked by a vibrant blend of creativity, commitment, and community spirit.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 10:00 A.M....
Martha Sue Sklany
Apr 15, 2026
Martha Sue Day Sklany, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, Georgia. Born on February 24, 1950, in Tift County and raised in the Waterloo Community, Martha's life was marked by deep family devotion, community involvement, and a commitment to her faith.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday,...
Cathy Hughes Lord
Apr 11, 2026
Cathy Hughes Lord, a cherished member of the Tifton community and a devoted homemaker, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, at the residence of her son Tim Sumner and his wife Janet in Tifton, Georgia. Born on June 28, 1942, in Bartow County, Cartersville, Georgia. Cathy’s life was marked by love, dedication, and a deep commitment to her family...
Grace Joyner Gladin
Apr 4, 2026
Grace Joyner Gladin, a cherished member of the Chula, Georgia community and a devoted servant to her family and faith, passed away peacefully at her residence on April 4, 2026. Born on August 29, 1942, in Turner County, Georgia, she lived a life marked by dedication, kindness, and unwavering commitment to those she loved.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00...
Sue Tennison Moore
Apr 4, 2026
Winna Sue Moore of Alapaha, Georgia, passed away peacefully at Legacy Village in Tifton on Saturday, April 4, 2026. She is preceded in death by her husband of seventy-one years, Stanley Moore.
Sue is survived by two daughters; Angela Rouse of Honoraville,, Alabama, and Mary Chambers (Harold) of Tifton, Georgia, and one son, Tim (Winnie) Moore of Nashville, Georgia; six grandchildren,...
Galena Golden Cattell
Mar 31, 2026
Nancy Galena Golden Cattell, served as the General Manager for Honeywell International for twenty years. She passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026, at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, Georgia. Born on February 21, 1967, in Tifton, Georgia, Galena’s life was marked by her steadfast commitment to excellence, her deep faith, and her love for family and community.
Funeral services...
Garry Lee Gentry
Mar 30, 2026
Garry Lee Gentry, a devoted family man and compassionate community member, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026, at South Georgia Medical Center. Born on November 1, 1956, in Columbia, South Carolina, and raised in Irwin County on the family farm he loved. Garry’s life was marked by a deep commitment to helping others and fostering meaningful connections with those...
Joan Marshall
Mar 29, 2026
Joan Griffin Marshall, a devoted educator, cherished community servant, and beloved member of the Tifton, Georgia community, passed away peacefully at her residence in Tifton on March 29, 2026. Born on June 4, 1932, in Tifton, she lived a life marked by dedication to education, faith, family, and service.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 11:00...
Larry (Mike) Michael Moore, Sr.
Mar 22, 2026
Larry "Mike" Michael Moore Sr., a cherished husband, father, and devoted member of his community, passed away peacefully at his residence on March 22, 2026. Born on July 23, 1950, in Tifton, Georgia, Mr. Moore's life was marked by his love for family, his dedicated service, and his diverse interests which enriched the lives of those around him.
The visitation to...
Michael "Mike" Eugene Holloway
Mar 13, 2026
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Michael "Mike" Eugene Holloway, a cherished husband, devoted father, and beloved grandfather, peacefully left this world on March 13, 2026, at the age of 67. Born on March 6, 1959, Michael, affectionately known as "Mike," was a man of profound integrity, kindness, and resilience, whose life was a testament to the values he held dear. Mike was...
James L. Goodman
Mar 13, 2026
James Lee Goodman, a beloved farmer in the Tift Country community and a devoted family man, passed peacefully at home on his farm on March 13, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on November 18, 1942, in Colquitt County, Moultrie, Georgia, James dedicated his life to the land and the people he loved.
The family will receive friends on Monday,...
Gail Hester
Mar 10, 2026
Gail Hester, born on January 10, 1943, in Tifton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, at her home in Irwin County in the Waterloo Community. Gail was a dental hygienist who dedicated her career to serving the community through her work with Dr. Bill Smith, Dr. Travis Smith, and Dr. Clifford Walker. Gail's passion for her profession was...
Karlas Bryan
Mar 6, 2026
Karlas Rayford Bryan passed away peacefully at his residence in Omega, Georgia, on the age of 77 on March 6, 2026.
A double memorial service for Karlas and his wife Sheila will be held on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. in the chapel at Albritton Funeral Directors with Wes Shannon officiating.
Born on March 21, 1948 in Thomasville, Georgia, Karlas...
Betty Henning
Mar 3, 2026
Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Marshall Henning
Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Marshall Henning was born August 5, 1937 on the Family Farm four and a half miles west of Reydon, Oklahoma and died on March 3, 2026. She was eighty-eight years old. Betty passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, Georgia.
A memorial celebration of her life will...
Dennis Russell McCurdy
Feb 27, 2026
“Dennis Russell McCurdy, born on December 11, 1945, in Irwin County, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his residence Tifton, Georgia, on Friday, February 27, 2026.
Dennis dedicated 34 years of his life to the Georgia Department of Transportation, where he was known for his strong work ethic and commitment to his job. He was a proud alumnus of Tift County High...
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