OBITUARIES
Recent Tift County Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Tifton, GA, Tift County & Surrounding Areas
Harold "Hal" Eugene Branch, Jr.
Feb 5, 2025
Harold "Hal" Eugene Branch, Jr., a beloved member of the Tifton community, passed away on February 5, 2025, at the Memorial Health Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia. Born on February 15, 1969, in Tifton, Georgia, Hal touched many lives through his warmth, humor, and steadfast loyalty.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, February 9, 2025 in the...
Mary Frances Cook Causey
Feb 3, 2025
Mary Frances Cook Causey, of the Tifton community, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2025, in her hometown of Tifton, Georgia, at the age of 89. She was born on September 22, 1935, as the daughter of Thomas Zachary"Jack" Cook and Eunice Laverne Turner Cook. She dedicated her life to her family, her faith, and a career in retail.
Family...
Melba Faye Kendrick Roberson
Feb 2, 2025
Melba Faye Kendrick Roberson, 83 of Tifton, Georgia formerly of Chula, Georgia passed away peacefully at Rehab Center of South Georgia on Sunday, February 2, 2025. She was born on November 14, 1941, in Turner County, Georgia to the late J. C. Kendrick, Jr. and Violet Tucker Kendrick.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 2:00...
Kathy E. Sumner Moran
Feb 1, 2025
Kathy Elizabeth Sumner Moran, born on December 13, 1954, in Tifton, Georgia, peacefully departed this life on February 1, 2025, at Pruitt Health Sunrise Nursing Home in Moultrie. A devoted nurse, loving mother, and proud grandmother, Kathy’s impact will be forever felt by those who knew and loved her.
Kathy dedicated more than forty years to the nursing profession, a career...
Michael David Buhler
Jan 26, 2025
Michael "Mike" David Buhler Sr., cherished husband, devoted father, and beloved grandfather, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025, in Tifton, Georgia, at the age of 62. Born on August 25, 1962, in New Port Richey, Florida, Mike led a life filled with passion, adventure, and love for his family.
Mike was not only known for his unwavering support for the...
Antonio Arturo Cervantes
Jan 24, 2025
Antonio Arturo Cervantes, a cherished member of the Omega community, passed away on January 24, 2025, at Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville, Georgia. Born on November 1, 1958, in San Juan De Sabinas, Coahuila, Mexico, Antonio's life was a celebration of hard work, family, and deep-rooted community values.
As the owner of Cervantes Auto Sales, he was dedicated to his business...
Madison "Matt" Timothy Brown
Jan 21, 2025
Madison "Matt" Timothy Brown, born on June 30, 1958, in Tifton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025, at Tift Regional Medical Center, in his hometown.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Oakridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. at Albritton Funeral Directors before the service...
Sally Wood Smith Eddy
Jan 18, 2025
Sally Wood Smith Eddy, born on the 29th of May, 1949, to William and Mary Kate Wood Smith in Ocala, Florida, gracefully departed from this world on January 18, 2025, at her beloved residence in Tifton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hazen Y. Eddy, who died on October 30, 2007, along with her parents and her sister,...
Werner Windmoller
Jan 17, 2025
Mr. Werner Windmoller, a beloved retired airline mechanic and avid tennis enthusiast, passed away peacefully at his residence in Tifton, Georgia, on January 17, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on January 11, 1937, in Westerkappeln, Germany, Mr. Windmoller's journey was one marked by dedication, love for family, and a passion for life.
After graduating high school, Mr. Windmoller embarked...
Jaiden Watson Tidd
Jan 11, 2025
My little brother, Jaiden Watson Tidd, born on August 15, 1999, in Tifton, Georgia, tragically passed away in his home on January 11, 2025.
This portion of the obituary would traditionally list someone's educational or professional achievements, but Jaiden was not a traditional person and didn't place value on traditional things. He would be highly disappointed (and probably have a...
Jimmy Lee Knight, Sr.
Jan 11, 2025
Jimmy Lee Knight, Sr. passed away on January 11, 2025, at the age of 79, in Cumming, Georgia. Born on November 12, 1945, in Douglas, Georgia, Coffee County, Jimmy was known for his steadfast dedication to both his family and his career.
His funeral service will be held in the chapel Albritton Funeral Directors on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 2:00...
Bob Brewster
Jan 5, 2025
Robert L. Brewster, affectionately known as Mr. Bob, passed away peacefully at his home in Tifton on Sunday, January 5, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on December 16, 1934, in Brownsville, Tennessee, he was the son of Robert Jackson Brewster and Mary O'Neil Brewster, both of whom predeceased him. He was also preceded in death by...
Jeanne Marie Masse Creel
Dec 31, 2024
Jeanne Marie Masse Creel, was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts, on October 18, 1942 to her parents, the late George Henry Masse and Anita Gervais Masse. She walked this earth with grace, leading a life filled with compassion, creativity, and faith. Mrs. Jeanne passed away on December 31, 2024, at Maple Court Assisted Living in Tifton, Georgia at the age of...
Lynda Ruth Scarborough
Dec 27, 2024
Lynda Ruth Miller Scarborough, born on November 24, 1940 in Geneva County, Alabama, peacefully departed this life on December 27, 2024, at her residence in Tifton, Georgia. She was 84 years old.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, December 29, 2024 in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors with Rev. Roger Mays and Rev. Ronnie Howell officiating....
Imogene Jordan
Dec 25, 2024
Imogene Jordan, a cherished resident of Tifton, Georgia, passed away on December 25, 2024, at the Rehabilitation Center of South Georgia. Born on April 2, 1928, in Tift County, Georgia, Imogene lived a rich and fulfilling life, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew her.
A self-employed business owner, Imogene demonstrated incredible resilience and dedication throughout her career. She was...
James Edwin Sumner, Jr.
Dec 19, 2024
James “Bud” Edwin Sumner, Jr., 94, a devoted family man and self-employed farmer, passed away peacefully at his son’s residence in Chula, Georgia, on Thursday, December 19, 2024.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Macedonia Baptist Church with Rev. Cory Thompson officiating. Eulogy will be given by James Thompson. Interment will follow...
J. C. McKinney
Dec 12, 2024
John Charlie "J. C." McKinney, 82, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at his residence in the West Berrien Community in Tifton, Georgia.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Albritton Funeral Directors in Tifton, Georgia, from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM, followed by the...
Mary Johnson
Dec 10, 2024
Mary Gaskins Johnson, passed away peacefully at her home on December 10, 2024, at the age of 77 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 5, 1947, in Tifton, Georgia as one of seven siblings to the late Earlie Gaskins and Vera Connell Gaskins.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00...
Carolyn Louise Dobbs Pope
Dec 6, 2024
Carolyn Louise Dobbs Pope, a beloved Mother and Mema of her family. Surrounded by her family, Mrs. Carolyn passed away peacefully on December 6, 2024, just days shy of her 85th birthday, at the Fellowship Brookside Assisted Living Center in Valdosta, Georgia.
Her funeral will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at Waterloo Baptist Church in Irwin...
Martha "Marty" Wayne Busbin
Dec 2, 2024
Martha "Marty" Wayne Busbin, born on June 6, 1946, in Humboldt, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her residence in the Waterloo community in Irwin County, on December 2, 2024. She is remembered as a devoted wife, loving mother, and doting grandmother, who filled her family’s lives with warmth and joy.
A memorial service will be conducted by her church at Fair...
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