OBITUARIES
Recent Tift County Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Tifton, GA, Tift County & Surrounding Areas
Ruth "Linda" Delenda Turner Thompson
Jan 25, 2024
Ruth Delenda “Linda” Turner Thompson, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2024 at the Willson Hospice House in Albany, Georgia. She was born on March 15, 1947, in Tifton, Georgia to her parents John W. Turner and Sarah White.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, January 29, 2024 in the...
Norman Ray Mears
Jan 24, 2024
Norman Ray Mears, passed away on January 24, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of joy and love. He was born on July 10, 1952, in Miller County, Colquitt Georgia to his parents the late Curtis Mears and Bessie Norman Mears.
Ray was a man of strong character and unwavering dedication to his family. Ray had an incredible career as an electrical salesman,...
Jerry Kennon Turner
Jan 23, 2024
Jerry Kennon Turner, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2024 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on July 24, 1936, in the Harding District of Tift County, Georgia. Jerry lived a life filled with love, hard work, and cherished moments with his family and friends.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, January 28,...
Divinagracia Bacasmas Perla
Jan 22, 2024
Divinagracia Bacasmas Perla, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on January 22, 2024, at Atrium Navicent Health in Macon, Georgia. She was born on February 17, 1953, in Talisay Cebu, Philippines.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, January 25, 2024...
Harriet Marie Morgan
Jan 11, 2024
Harriet Marie Morgan, 80, of Tifton, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of January 11, 2024 at Tift Regional Medical Center. She was surrounded by her loved ones as she entered Heaven.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, January 14, 2024 in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors with Rev. Steve Tucker and Rev. Stacy Phillips...
Judy Jones McKee
Jan 9, 2024
Judy Jones McKee, a beloved wife and Mother, passed away at her residence on January 9, 2024.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Eastside Baptist Church with Rev. Keith Norris officiating. Interment will follow at Tift Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:30 P.M. at the...
Larry G. Latham
Jan 2, 2024
Larry Gene Latham passed away peacefully at his residence in Tifton, Georgia on January 2, 2024.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at First Baptist Church of TyTy with Rev. John Smith and Rev. Rodney Owens officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Fitzgerald. The family will receive friends from...
Hazel Ann Denham Tillery
Dec 29, 2023
Hazel Ann Denham Tillery of Tifton passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, December 29, 2023.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors with Rev. David Morrow officiating. Michael Moore will deliver the eulogy. Interment will follow at First Baptist Church of TyTy cemetery....
Earl R. Blanchard
Dec 26, 2023
Earl R. Blanchard, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at his residence in Enigma. He was born on January 22, 1937, in Alapaha, Georgia to his parents, John "Shine" Elvin Blanchard and Willie D. Woods Blanchard. Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by an infant sister. After the passing...
Douglas "Doug" Turner Mills
Dec 17, 2023
Douglas "Doug" Turner Mills, a beloved and respected member of the community, passed away on December 17, 2023, in Braselton, Georgia.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 21, 2023 in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors with David and Ann Mills officiating. Interment will follow at Oakridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends...
Ruth Virginia Gibbs
Dec 17, 2023
Ruth Virginia Gibbs, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at Southwell Health and Rehabilitation in Adel, Georgia.
No services are scheduled at this time. A private family gathering will be held at a later date.
She was born on November 14, 1930, to the late Clarence Eugene Brown and Lonice Blount Brown in Cook...
Herbert C. Garrick, Jr.
Dec 12, 2023
Herbert C. "Herb" Garrick, Jr., a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather - passed away peacefully at his residence on December 12, 2023.
A Graveside service will be held on Friday, December 15, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. at Zion Hope Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Ricky Wells officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M....
Jose Alfredo Terrazas Velez
Dec 3, 2023
Jose Alfredo Terrazas Velez, lovingly known as Joe, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Jesup, Georgia.
A funeral and burial will take place in his home country of Mexico.
He was born on January 13, 1984, in Rio Bravo Tamaulipas, Mexico to Rafael Terrazas and Angela A. Velez of Mexico.Joe was a 2001...
Alvin Erith "Buddy" Harper, Jr.
Nov 24, 2023
Mr. Alvin Erith “Buddy” Harper, Jr. was a remarkable man whose life was filled with love, dedication, and a strong commitment to his family. He passed away peacefully at his residence on November 24, 2023, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
A Memorial service will be held at a...
Allen "Dennis" Ring
Nov 19, 2023
Mr. Allen “Dennis” Ring, 60, of Fort Valley formerly of Tifton passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Atrium Health Navicent Hospice Pine Pointe in Macon.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors with Rev. Tim Harsey officiating. Interment will follow at Oakridge Cemetery. The...
Myrna Jean Childs Wiggins
Nov 16, 2023
Myrna Jean Childs Wiggins, age 86 of the Waterloo community, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at the Maple Court Assisted Living Center in Tifton.
Myrna Jean was born May 2, 1937 in Irwin County to the late Aubry Adkins Childs & Clonnie Lou Veal Childs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Roger "Goody" Craig Goodman
Nov 10, 2023
Mr. Roger “Goody” Craig Goodman, 63, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023 at Tift Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, November 13, 2023 in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors with Rev. Jimmy Cargle officiating. Interment will follow at Tift Memorial Gardens. The...
Dennis Daryl Smith
Nov 5, 2023
Dennis Daryl Smith, a beloved self-employed mechanic with a passion for cars and motorized machinery, passed away on November 5, 2023, at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida.
A memorial service will be held at 5:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Albritton Funeral Directors with Rev. John Hughes officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00...
Trina Louise Jolley Simmons
Nov 5, 2023
Trina Louise Jolley Simmons, passed away on November 5, 2023, at the Warm Springs Medical Center in Warm Springs, Georgia.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. in the Old TyTy Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Stacy Phillips officiating. No public visitation will be held. Trina graduated from Norcross High...
Charlotte Ann Alsobrook Fowler
Nov 4, 2023
Charlotte Ann Fowler, beloved mother, wife, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away on November 4, 2023, at her residence. Born on July 20, 1946, in Macon Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Charles B. Alsobrook and Gussie Branch Alsobrook.
A graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Tifton. The...
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