OBITUARIES
Recent Tift County Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Tifton, GA, Tift County & Surrounding Areas
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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...
Charles Leonard Jackson
May 14, 2025
Charles Leonard Jackson, born on March 25, 1951, in Tifton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his residence in Hahira, Georgia, on May 14, 2025.
Funeral services will be held in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors with his grandson,. Mr. Charles Spivey officiating on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. Interment will follow at Zion Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. The...
Janice Elaine Luke Pitts
May 13, 2025
Janice Elaine Luke Pitts, formerly of Tifton, was born on May 23, 1951, in Fitzgerald, Georgia. She left this world peacefully on May 13, 2025, at Lakehaven Nursing Home in Valdosta, Georgia, just days before her 74th birthday.
A graveside service to honor Janice's life will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Tift Memorial Gardens with...
Ronald "Ron" James Henning, PhD
May 12, 2025
On May 12, 2025, Ron peacefully entered the presence of Jesus surrounded by his loving family at Legacy Village in Tifton, Georgia. Ron was born on September 23, 1934, in Cheyenne, Oklahoma, to Harry Leslie and Lola Marjorie Henning.
Raised on the plains of Oklahoma during the challenging times of the dust bowl and the depression, Ron grew up in a...
Melanie Dawn Culpepper
May 10, 2025
Melanie Dawn Culpepper, born on March 23, 1966, in Boone, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025, at home in Moultrie, Georgia, after a lengthy illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors with her brother giving the eulogy and Rev. Stacy Phillips delivering the closing...
Janice Stripling
May 9, 2025
Janice Stripling, also known as “Cissy” passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025, at her residence in Tifton, Georgia. Born on December 12, 1957, Janice's life was characterized by unwavering love for her family and a profound kindness towards all who had the pleasure of knowing her. M
Her funeral service will be held on Monday, May 12, 2025 at 3:00...
David "Dave" Allen Jacobsen
May 1, 2025
David "Dave" Allen Jacobsen, born on October 10, 1959, in Plain Field, New Jersey, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Tift Regional Medical Center. He was a devoted husband whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of many.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A. M. on Monday, May 5, 2025 in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors...
Barbara Smith Snyder
Apr 25, 2025
Barbara Smith Snyder, age 77, of Tifton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025, at Maple Court Assisted Living Center. Born on May 16, 1947, in Juliette, Georgia, Barbara was a proud graduate of Mary Persons High School in Forsyth, Georgia. Throughout her life, she exemplified kindness and compassion, earning her the rightful title of being the epitome of...
Billy Hue Smith
Apr 21, 2025
Funeral services for Billy Hue Smith, 86, of Cairo, GA, are at 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 21, 2025, at the First Baptist Church, Cairo, GA. Rev. Chris Allen will officiate. Committal services will reconvene at 1:00 p.m. in Pineview Holiness Baptist Church Cemetery, 4872 Union Road, Tifton, GA 31794. Mr. Smith passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 16,...
Charles Avner Britt, Sr.
Apr 19, 2025
Charles Avner Britt, Sr., born on November 7, 1947, in Crisp County, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025, at Piedmont Macon Medical Hospital in Macon, Georgia. A dedicated and beloved figure within his community, he made remarkable contributions throughout his life, both professionally and personally.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at Albritton...
Donald Lee Jones
Apr 15, 2025
Donald Lee Jones also known as “Cotton”, born on August 19, 1938, in Tift County, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025, at the Southern Oaks Personal Care Home of Tifton. Donald proudly served in the United States Army and later became a well-respected business owner, operating the Jones-Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep dealership in Tifton from 1969 until his retirement in 2001.
Funeral...
Christine Perkins Beggs McAllister
Apr 14, 2025
Christine Perkins Beggs McAllister, passed away on April 14, 2025, at Tift Regional Medical Center. She was 94 years of age being born on September 11, 1930, in Moultrie, Colquitt County, Georgia.
At her request, she is being cremated and her cremains will be buried at a later date at Tift Memorial Gardens at a private memorial service.
Christine graduated from Vashti...
Reba L. McAllister Smith
Apr 9, 2025
Mrs. Reba L. McAllister Smith, 80 of Alabaster, Alabama passed away on April 9, 2025. She was born in Tifton, Georgia on July 31, 1944.
Reba was raised on a tobacco farm, a part of her upbringing she fondly remembered throughout her life. She graduated from Tift County High School in 1963, where she played snare drum in the marching band....
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