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Recent Tift County Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Tifton, GA, Tift County & Surrounding Areas
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...
Mary Ellen St John
Aug 29, 2026
Mary Ellen Heine St John, passed away at her residence in Tifton, Georgia, on Saturday, August 29, 2026. She was born on March 24, 1928, in Wauchula, Florida, and had lived in Tifton since she was nineteen years old. She lived a long life marked by devotion to her family, her church, and the simple pleasures that brought her joy.
Funeral...
Mary Clayton Gentry
Aug 29, 2026
Mary Clayton Gentry passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Southwell Health and Rehab in Adel, Georgia. She was born on September 4, 1941 in Grady Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.
She will be laid to rest by her mother, with a graveside funeral service on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Rodney Brown officiating at Oak Ridge...
James Mark Walker
Aug 25, 2026
James Mark Walker, known to many as Mark Walker, passed away on August 25, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on January 4, 1945, he lived a life defined by steady faith, hard work, and simple pleasures.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 28, 2026, at Oak Ridge Cemetery, located on Magnolia Drive, Tifton,...
Evelyn NeSmith
Aug 25, 2026
Evelyn Abney NeSmith, 74, born Evelyn Juanita Abney, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at her daughter's home in Graniteville, South Carolina where she had lived past nine years. She was born December 20, 1951 in Leesburg, Florida to the late Dewey Abney and Mildred Hutson Abney.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 11:00...
James "Bob" Robert McDuffie
Aug 21, 2026
James "Bob" Robert McDuffie, born March 24, 1938, passed away on August 21, 2026, leaving behind a cherished legacy defined by devotion to family, lifelong curiosity, and steadfast dedication to his community. Born and raised on a farm in Irwin County, Georgia, Bob was forever proud of the place he called home, a sentiment that guided his life choices and relationships.
Bob...
James Hayward Fowler
Aug 18, 2026
James Hayward Fowler was born on June 6th according to his mother and June 7, 1945 according to his birth certificate, but both were always celebrated just to make sure. He came into this world by cesarean as a big healthy smiling baby, and that huge smile can be seen in all his pictures.
A visitation will be from 4:00 to...
Wendell Lanier Fletcher
Aug 17, 2026
Wendell Lanier Fletcher, known affectionately to many as Lanier, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026, at Cypress Pond Assisted Living Center in Tifton, Georgia, after fifteen years. Born on February 3, 1942, in Turner County, Georgia, Lanier spent his life devoted to his family, his work, and his community.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, August...
Winifred Lula Harrington
Aug 16, 2026
Winifred Harrington, affectionately known as Mema to the generations of family who adored her, was born September 16, 1935, in Ashburn, Georgia, to Willie Frank and Elizah Stilwell. Her nearly 91 years were marked by a love so generous and genuine that there always seemed to be room for one more person at her table, in her home, in her...
Judith Hamblin
Aug 8, 2026
Judith "Judy" Hamblin, cherished by all who knew her, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 8, 2026, in Tifton, Georgia, with her loving family by her side at Rehabilitation Center of South Georgia. Born on June 11, 1950, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Judy brought warmth and kindness into the world from her earliest days—qualities that would define her throughout a life...
James Olien Brogen, Jr.
Aug 1, 2026
James Olien Brogen, Jr., affectionately known as Jimbo, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026, at Tift Regional Medical Center, just two days before his 61st birthday. Born on August 3, 1965, in Bradenton, Florida, James’s life was one marked by deep bonds, cherished family, and enduring character.
As per Mr. Brogen wishes, he will be cremated and a service will...
Diane Upshaw
Jul 31, 2026
Sherry Diane Upshaw, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished sister, peacefully passed away on July 31, 2026, at the Southern Oaks Personal Care Home in Tifton, Georgia. Born Sherry Diane Hale on May 16, 1949, in Tifton, Georgia. Diane was the daughter of the late D. D. Hale and Velma Braswell Hale.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 4,...
"Frog" Charles Edward Garren
Jul 30, 2026
Charles Edward Garren, fondly known as “Frog,” passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Pruitt Health in Albany, Georgia. Born on July 13, 1944, in Tift County, Georgia, Charles lived a life rooted in family, and country living
Friends and family are invited to pay their respects during the visitation, which will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from...
April Lynn Newkirk
Jul 25, 2026
April Lynn Batten Newkirk, 45, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, Georgia. Born on August 23, 1980, in Pender County, North Carolina, April was a beacon of light and compassion, whose warmth touched the lives of many.
April’s gentle spirit and boundless kindness were evident throughout her life. As a daughter, she brought...
Linda Lee Archer
Jul 18, 2026
Linda Lee Bush Archer, cherished mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026, at her daughter’s residence in Saint Augustine, Florida. Born September 13, 1948, in Omega, Georgia, Linda brought light and kindness into the lives of all who knew her.
Linda’s journey began in the close-knit community of Omega, where she formed lifelong bonds with...
Beverly Thomas Harrison
Jul 9, 2026
Beverly Thomas Harrison, age 81, of Norman Park, formerly of Cordele, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 9, 2026.
Born on May 21, 1945 she was the oldest of three children born to the late Clarence Benjamin Thomas and Nettie Mae Stewart Thomas.
Beverly was proceeded in death by her beloved husband of 30 years, Casey Harrison...
William Lloyd Goforth, Jr.
Jul 7, 2026
William Lloyd Goforth Jr. passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026, in Dublin, Georgia, at the age of 85. Born June 9, 1941, in Albany, Georgia, William lived a long and fulfilling life that left an indelible mark on those who knew and loved him.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Albritton Funeral...
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