OBITUARIES

Recent Tift County Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Tifton, GA, Tift County & Surrounding Areas

Raymond Dennis Sirmans

Raymond Dennis Sirmans

May 20, 2024

Raymond Dennis Sirmans, 85, of Tifton, passed away at his residence on May 20, 2024. 

Graveside funeral services will be held Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 11:00A.M. with Rev. Steve Davis officiating at Waterloo Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors being rendered. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 22,2024 from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. at Albritton Funeral Directors.

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Jerry Eugene Wiggins

Jerry Eugene Wiggins

May 17, 2024

Jerry Eugene Wiggins, 89, a devoted family man, passed away on May 17, 2024 at Legacy Assisted Living Center in Tifton, Georgia. He was born on November 15, 1934, in Meriwether County, Georgia.

Funeral services will be held at Macedonia Baptist Church on Monday, May 20, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. with Dr. Danny Wiggins and Rev. Corey Thompson officiating. Interment will...

Richard Glynn Petty

Richard Glynn Petty

May 12, 2024

Richard Glynn Petty, 54, formerly of the Chula community, passed away suddenly on May 12, 2024 in Valdosta, Georgia. He was born on May 19, 1969, in Tifton to Linda Flowers and Charles Carson Petty. Richard was known for his dedication and hard work throughout his life.

A graveside memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, May 16,...

Reba Joyce (Butler) Green

Reba Joyce (Butler) Green

May 9, 2024

Reba Joyce (Butler) Green of Tifton, GA passed from this life on May 9, 2024 of natural causes. She lived a long and full life and passed at 93 years of age. Reba grew up in Paint Rock Valley, AL. She was working as an operator for the phone company when she met the love of her life, Donald Lee...

Tommy Waldrop

Tommy Waldrop

May 8, 2024

Jim Tom "Tommy" Waldrop, a dedicated individual known for his passion for agriculture and education, passed away on May 8, 2024, in his hometown of Tifton. Born on October 17, 1954, in Tifton, Tommy's journey through life was marked by his unwavering commitment to his work and his deep love for his family.

A memorial service will be held on Monday,...

Luis Alberto Ramirez Perez

Luis Alberto Ramirez Perez

May 7, 2024

Luis Alberto Ramirez Perez, a self-employed roofer known for his hard work and dedication, passed on May 7, 2024, at Tift Regional Medical Center. He was born on December 4, 1987, in Guanajuato Mexico.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, May 10, 2024 at Our Divine Saviour Catholic Church with Father Peter Oyenugba officiating. The family...

Doris Joanne Aultman

Doris Joanne Aultman

May 6, 2024

Doris Joanne Aultman, a beloved soul, peacefully passed away on May 6, 2024, in Tifton, Georgia. She was born on August 1, 1932, in Lee Township, Michigan, to the late William and Amanda Hall. Doris radiated kindness and tenderness, touching the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know her.  A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on...

Charles Glynn Tawzer, Sr.

Charles Glynn Tawzer, Sr.

May 2, 2024

Charles Glynn Tawzer Sr. 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 2, 2024 after a battle with dementia and cancer. 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Wayside Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Cargle and Rev. Corey Thompson officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with military honors...

Rebecca Chapman Willis

Rebecca Chapman Willis

May 2, 2024



Mrs. Rebecca Chapman Willis, 101, a beloved member of the Tifton community, passed away on May 2, 2024, at Fellowship Home at Meriwether in Milledgeville, Georgia. She was born on April 27, 1923, in Worth County, Georgia.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, May 6, 2024 in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors with Rev. John McMillan,...

Ellen Ann Weaver Fritz

Ellen Ann Weaver Fritz

Apr 30, 2024

Ellen Ann Weaver Fritz, known for her vibrant personality and unwavering love for her family, friends, and community, passed away on April 30, 2024, in At Home Senior Living in Thomson, Georgia. She was born on July 4, 1957, in Tift County, Georgia.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at Oakridge Cemetery with Rev....

Michael Craig Barber

Michael Craig Barber

Apr 25, 2024

Michael Craig Barber,56, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on April 25, 2024, at his residence. He was born on February 5, 1968, in Tift County to his loving parents, Connie and J. T. Barber.  Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 3, 2024 at 2:00 P.M.in the Chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors with Rev. Jimmy Hinson...

Henry "Wayne" Harris

Henry "Wayne" Harris

Apr 25, 2024



Henry “Wayne” Harris, 89, born on February 15, 1935, in Irwin County, Georgia, passed away on April 25, 2024, at Maple Court Assisted Living Center in Tifton, Georgia. He was well-respected for his dedicated service and commitment throughout his life.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Monday, April 29, 2024 in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors with...

Cynthia Louise Parrish Walker

Cynthia Louise Parrish Walker

Apr 24, 2024

Mrs. Cynthia Louise Parrish Walker, 73, of Inverness, Florida formerly of Tifton passed away on April 24, 2024.

Graveside services will be held at Oakridge Cemetery on Monday, April 29, 2024 at 2:00 P.M with Mr. David Moore officiating.

Junior Reyes, Grant Moore, Andy Doles, Austin Doles, Dan Bennett and Josh Lincoln will serve as pallbearers. Cynthia was born August 2, 1950 in...

George Timothy Wiggins

George Timothy Wiggins

Apr 24, 2024

George Timothy Wiggins, 64 of Tifton passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Arrangements are incomplete.and will be announced later.

Katherine Lindsey Webb

Katherine Lindsey Webb

Apr 24, 2024

Katherine Lindsey Webb, 91, of Tifton, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family at the time of her death.

The family will receive friends at Salem Baptist Church on Friday, April 26, 2024, from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. Mrs. Webb’s funeral service will follow immediately at...

Habumwete Tresor Banani

Habumwete Tresor Banani

Apr 22, 2024

Habumwete Tresor  Banani, a dedicated school teacher at Skyline Schools in Phoenix, Arizona, has sadly passed away at his residence. He was born on February 12, 1987, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Our Divine Saviour Catholic Church with Father Peter Oyenugba officiating. Interment will follow at...

Thomas Sidney Renfroe, III

Thomas Sidney Renfroe, III

Apr 22, 2024

Thomas Sidney “Sid” Renfroe, III, of Tifton, Georgia, passed away on April 22, 2024. He was a respected individual who touched the lives of many.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, April 26, 2024 at Oakridge Cemetery with Rev. Craig Nalls officiating and where he will be buried by his Dad. No formal visitation will be...

Carolyn Partin Harvey

Carolyn Partin Harvey

Apr 7, 2024

Carolyn P. Harvey, a compassionate soul dedicated to her family and the Lord Jesus Christ, passed away at Community Hospice and Palliative Care in Jacksonville, Florida, on Sunday, April 7, 2024  

 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors, with the Rev. Michael Marchant officiating.  Interment will follow...

Mr. Grady Milton Thompson, Sr.

Mr. Grady Milton Thompson, Sr.

Apr 1, 2024

Mr. Grady Milton Thompson, Sr., a hardworking self-employed retired farmer, passed away peacefully at Tift Regional Medical Center on Monday, April 1, 2024 with his children by his side. He was born in Worth County on June 27, 1922 and dedicated his life to both his family and his faith as a member of Lenox Baptist Church where he was...

Esli Tzoyohua

Esli Tzoyohua

Mar 30, 2024

Esli Tzoyohua, 3, passed away on March 30, 2024. 

Funeral services will be held at the Chapel of Albritton Funeral Services on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. with Pastor Pablo Melgarejo officiating. Burial will follow directly after the service at Oakridge Cemetery. The Family will receive friends from 9:30 A.M. – 9:45 A.M. before the service.

Esli is preceeded in...