OBITUARIES
Recent Tift County Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Tifton, GA, Tift County & Surrounding Areas
Janice Elaine Luke Pitts
May 13, 2025
Janice Elaine Luke Pitts, formerly of Tifton, was born on May 23, 1951, in Fitzgerald, Georgia. She left this world peacefully on May 13, 2025, at Lakehaven Nursing Home in Valdosta, Georgia, just days before her 74th birthday.
A graveside service to honor Janice's life will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Tift Memorial Gardens with...
Ronald "Ron" James Henning, PhD
May 12, 2025
On May 12, 2025, Ron peacefully entered the presence of Jesus surrounded by his loving family at Legacy Village in Tifton, Georgia. Ron was born on September 23, 1934, in Cheyenne, Oklahoma, to Harry Leslie and Lola Marjorie Henning.
Raised on the plains of Oklahoma during the challenging times of the dust bowl and the depression, Ron grew up in a...
Melanie Dawn Culpepper
May 10, 2025
Melanie Dawn Culpepper, born on March 23, 1966, in Boone, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025, at home in Moultrie, Georgia, after a lengthy illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors with her brother giving the eulogy and Rev. Stacy Phillips delivering the closing...
Janice Stripling
May 9, 2025
Janice Stripling, also known as “Cissy” passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025, at her residence in Tifton, Georgia. Born on December 12, 1957, Janice's life was characterized by unwavering love for her family and a profound kindness towards all who had the pleasure of knowing her. M
Her funeral service will be held on Monday, May 12, 2025 at 3:00...
David "Dave" Allen Jacobsen
May 1, 2025
David "Dave" Allen Jacobsen, born on October 10, 1959, in Plain Field, New Jersey, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Tift Regional Medical Center. He was a devoted husband whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of many.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A. M. on Monday, May 5, 2025 in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors...
Barbara Smith Snyder
Apr 25, 2025
Barbara Smith Snyder, age 77, of Tifton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025, at Maple Court Assisted Living Center. Born on May 16, 1947, in Juliette, Georgia, Barbara was a proud graduate of Mary Persons High School in Forsyth, Georgia. Throughout her life, she exemplified kindness and compassion, earning her the rightful title of being the epitome of...
Charles Avner Britt, Sr.
Apr 19, 2025
Charles Avner Britt, Sr., born on November 7, 1947, in Crisp County, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025, at Piedmont Macon Medical Hospital in Macon, Georgia. A dedicated and beloved figure within his community, he made remarkable contributions throughout his life, both professionally and personally.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at Albritton...
Billy Hue Smith
Apr 16, 2025
Funeral services for Billy Hue Smith, 86, of Cairo, GA, are at 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 21, 2025, at the First Baptist Church, Cairo, GA. Rev. Chris Allen will officiate. Committal services will reconvene at 1:00 p.m. in Pineview Holiness Baptist Church Cemetery, 4872 Union Road, Tifton, GA 31794. Mr. Smith passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 16,...
Donald Lee Jones
Apr 15, 2025
Donald Lee Jones also known as “Cotton”, born on August 19, 1938, in Tift County, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025, at the Southern Oaks Personal Care Home of Tifton. Donald proudly served in the United States Army and later became a well-respected business owner, operating the Jones-Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep dealership in Tifton from 1969 until his retirement in 2001.
Funeral...
Christine Perkins Beggs McAllister
Apr 14, 2025
Christine Perkins Beggs McAllister, passed away on April 14, 2025, at Tift Regional Medical Center. She was 94 years of age being born on September 11, 1930, in Moultrie, Colquitt County, Georgia.
At her request, she is being cremated and her cremains will be buried at a later date at Tift Memorial Gardens at a private memorial service.
Christine graduated from Vashti...
Reba L. McAllister Smith
Apr 9, 2025
Mrs. Reba L. McAllister Smith, 80 of Alabaster, Alabama passed away on April 9, 2025. She was born in Tifton, Georgia on July 31, 1944.
Reba was raised on a tobacco farm, a part of her upbringing she fondly remembered throughout her life. She graduated from Tift County High School in 1963, where she played snare drum in the marching band....
Betty Jean Edmonson
Apr 8, 2025
Betty Jean Clyatt Edmonson, 93, a beloved florist arranger and bridal consultant, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025, in Tifton, Georgia at Legacy Village Assisted Living Center.
A graveside service will be held at Oakridge Cemetery on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Tim Morgan officiating.
Betty was born January 26, 1932 in Tift County to the late...
Teresa "Teresita" Valentina Rangel
Apr 7, 2025
Teresa "Teresita" Valentina Rangel, 1, a radiant spirit who brought joy to all who knew her, was born on February 13, 2024, in Tifton, Georgia. With her infectious smile and exuberant personality, Teresita captivated hearts during her brief time with us. She loved to dance and eat, embodying the essence of happiness from a very young age.
A funeral mass will...
Wade McClelland
Apr 6, 2025
James Wade McClelland, 84, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully, April 6, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, A.J. McClelland and Evelyn Tillery McClelland, his siblings Alvin McClelland, Juanita Wright, Carl McClelland Sr., Geneva Ramos, John McClelland, and Lois McClelland, and his beloved daughter, Barbara Ann McEntyre.
The family will receive family and friends on...
Linda Kaye Blair
Mar 31, 2025
Linda Kaye Blair, a beloved retired paralegal, passed away on March 31, 2025, at Palemon Gaskins Nursing Home in Ocilla, Georgia. Born on March 23, 1947, in Ogden, Utah, Linda's journey through life was marked by her dedication to her family and her unwavering willingness to help others.
An educated individual, Linda graduated from high school and further pursued her studies...
Isidro Popoca
Mar 28, 2025
Isidro Popoca, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on March 28, 2025, at the Colquitt Regional Medical Center in Moultrie, Georgia. He was born on May 15, 1963, in Chapultepec, Guerrero, Mexico, but had lived in Tifton for the past thirty-five years. Throughout his life, he had exemplified values of hard work, faith, and family.
A Funeral...
Nancy Anita Sumner Holley
Mar 25, 2025
Nancy Anita Sumner Holley, a beloved figure in her community, passed away on March 25, 2025, at Cypress Pond in Tifton, Georgia. Born on May 3, 1955, in Tifton, Nancy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She lived a life characterized by love and dedication to her family and friends.
A graveside service will be held 2:00 P.M. on...
Barbara Ann McEntyre
Mar 25, 2025
Barbara Ann McEntyre, born on April 26, 1962, in Tifton, Georgia, departed this life on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Omega, Georgia. A cherished member of her community and a beloved family matriarch, Barbara leaves behind a legacy shaped by her kindness, love, and devotion.
Having dedicated 20 years of her life as a Pharmacy Technician at Walmart, Barbara brought a...
Tina Navin Patel
Mar 24, 2025
Tina Navin Patel, a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter and aunt, passed away on March 24, 2025, at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, Georgia. She was born on November 4, 1988, in Elmhurst, New York, and her vibrant spirit illuminated the lives of those fortunate enough to know her.
Tina was a proud graduate of Tift County High School, where she...
Joyce E O'Connor
Mar 22, 2025
Joyce Elaine. O'Connor, a cherished homemaker and devoted matriarch, passed away peacefully at the home of her beloved daughter, Roseanne in Lakeland, Georgia, on March 22, 2025 after a lengthy illness. Born on July 9, 1933, in Quincy, Illinois, Joyce graced this world for ninety-one years, leaving behind a legacy woven with love, warmth, and devotion.
Joyce was a dedicated housewife...
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