OBITUARIES

Recent Tift County Obituaries

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

Anna Rose Warren Carns

Anna Rose Warren Carns

Feb 20, 2024

Tragically, Anna Rose Warren Carns passed away on February 20th, 2024, at her home in Ty Ty, Georgia. Rose was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She was born on October 7th, 1963, in Tifton, Georgia as the daughter of Harry Wayne Warren and Norma Jean Dunn Warren. She brought light and joy to the world from...

Peggy Jean Mauldin Deming

Peggy Jean Mauldin Deming

Feb 11, 2024

Peggy Jean Mauldin Deming, a beloved bookkeeper and Certified Nursing Assistant in the medical field, has passed away at the Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton. She was born on November 19, 1935, in Trion, Georgia.

There will be no formal services held in Tifton. A memorial service will be held in Washington State.

Peggy led a remarkable life filled with memories...

William "Billy" Pickett Marchant

William "Billy" Pickett Marchant

Feb 10, 2024

       Mr. William Pickett "Billy" Marchant, 89 of Tifton passed away at Harborview Health Systems of Tifton on Saturday, February 10, 2024.  

A graveside service will be held at Oakridge Cemetery on Wednesday, February 14, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Stacy Phillips officiating.

Mr. Marchant was born on August 5, 1934, in Tift county, Georgia as the son...

Donald "Don" Malcolm McDuffie, Sr.

Donald "Don" Malcolm McDuffie, Sr.

Feb 8, 2024

Donald “Don” Malcolm McDuffie, Sr., a retired self-employed driver of McDuffie Trucking Company, along with being a skilled cabinet builder, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2024 at Palemon Gaskins Memorial Nursing Home in Ocilla. 



Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors with Rev. Donnie McDuffie, Rev. Josh...

Pamela Hasty Morris

Pamela Hasty Morris

Feb 5, 2024



Pamela “Pam” Hasty Morris, beloved mother, Meme, great grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully at her residence on February 5, 2024. She was born on September 26, 1955, in Turner County, Georgia, to John Thomas Hasty and Virginia Dean Hasty. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by the love of her life, Louell Wynn Morris who died August...

Carolyn Lockhart Willis

Carolyn Lockhart Willis

Jan 31, 2024

Carolyn Lockhart Willis, born on April 26, 1939, in Worth County, Georgia, peacefully passed away on January 31 2024, at Tift Regional Medical Center. She was a dedicated mother, doting grandmother, and adoring great-grandmother. Known for her warm heart and gentle spirit.

In her early years, Carolyn enjoyed playing basketball at school. As she grew older and started her own family,...

William Austin McLain, Jr.

William Austin McLain, Jr.

Jan 31, 2024

William Austin McLain, Jr., passed away on January 31, 2024 at Tift Regional Medical Center. He was born on May 29, 1964, in Albany, Georgia to Sara Scarborough McLain and the late William Austin McLain, Sr. With a warm and caring heart, he brought joy to his family and friends throughout his life.

William grew up in Tifton and attended Tift...

Juan Lopez Chavez

Juan Lopez Chavez

Jan 30, 2024

Juan Lopez Chavez. 67, a dedicated farm laborer for Carter Burguss Land Surveyor, touched the hearts of those around him with his hard work and kind spirit. He was born on June 24, 1956, in Comonfort Gto, Mexico, and tragically passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Piedmont HealthCare in Macon, Georgia.

Juan was a family man through and through....

Sara Nell Webb Harnage

Sara Nell Webb Harnage

Jan 29, 2024

Sara Nell Webb Harnage, of the Tifton community, passed away on January 29, 2024, at the Southern Oaks Personal Care Home in Tifton, Georgia. She was born on September 16, 1937, in Berrien County, Georgia. Throughout her life, Sara Nell touched the lives of many with her kind heart and gentle spirit.

Sara Nell received her education at Berrien County High...

Marguerite Hendley Keeter

Marguerite Hendley Keeter

Jan 28, 2024

Marguerite Hendley Keeter, peacefully passed away at her residence in Tifton surrounded by her family, on January 28, 2024. She was born on August 5, 1936, in Brooklet, Georgia but raised in Savannah. Marguerite's passion and dedication to her family and career left an indelible mark on all those whose lives she touched.

Marguerite's life was defined by her exceptional career...

Carl Dwight Moore

Carl Dwight Moore

Jan 25, 2024

Carl Dwight Moore, a devoted husband, father, granddaddy and active member of the Northside Baptist Church, passed away on January 25, 2024, at the Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, Georgia. He was born on November 11, 1944, in Bridgeport, Alabama in his grandmother’s house, as the only child of his loving parents, the late Carl Moore and Bobbie Pace...

Ruth "Linda" Delenda Turner Thompson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...