OBITUARIES

Recent Tift County Obituaries

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

Dorothy "Dot" Dean Malloy

Dorothy "Dot" Dean Malloy

Oct 26, 2023

Mrs. Dorothy “Dot” Herrington Malloy, 97, of Ocilla passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Pruitt Health Care of Ocilla.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Oakridge Cemetery with the family officiating the service. The family will receive friends from 11:30 to 12:30 P.M. on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at...

Jean Worley Nicholson

Jean Worley Nicholson

Oct 24, 2023

Mrs. Norma Jean Worley Boggs Nicholson, 95, of Tifton passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at Cypress Pond Assisted Living Center.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Omega City Cemetery with Rev. Steve Davis officiating.

She was born on June 16, 1928, in Omega, Georgia, to the late Eli Worley...

Maria Elena "Malena" Alanis

Maria Elena "Malena" Alanis

Oct 23, 2023

 

Maria Elena “Malena” Alanis, 56, of Omega, who was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, passed away on October 23, 2023, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. She was born on August 27, 1967, in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico.

A funeral mass service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at...

Theresa "Recie" Ann Guess

Theresa "Recie" Ann Guess

Oct 16, 2023

 

Theresa "Recie" Ann Daniels Guess, a beloved member of the Tifton community, passed away peacefully at her residence on October 16, 2023.

A graveside service will be held at 5:30 P.M. on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Oak Ridge Cemetery with Mr. Russell Guess officiating. The family will receive friends after the service at the graveside.

John...

Carlene Mercer Walker

Carlene Mercer Walker

Oct 14, 2023

 

Mrs. Carlene Mercer Walker, 88, of Tifton passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors with Rev. Steve Davis officiating. Mr. Cal Carpenter will deliver the eulogy. Interment will follow at Oakridge Cemetery. The family will receive...

Rufus Leonard Wilkinson

Rufus Leonard Wilkinson

Oct 14, 2023

 

Rufus Leonard Wilkinson, passed away on October 14, 2023, at the Tift Regional Medical Center with his children by his side. 

The funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 19, 2023 in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors with Rev. Rodney Chappell officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 before the service....

Maria Nohemi Estrada Gomez

Maria Nohemi Estrada Gomez

Oct 13, 2023

 

Mrs. Maria Nohemi Estrada Gomez, 58, of Tifton passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023 at Tift Regional medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors with Rev. Jose Lopez officiating. Interment will follow at Oakridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October...

Leyman Howard Jernigan

Leyman Howard Jernigan

Oct 13, 2023

Leyman Howard Jernigan, a man of many talents and a deep love for his family, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2023, at the Tift Regional Medical Center. Born on January 26, 1932, in Enigma, Georgia, to his parents Claude Jernigan and Mirriam McMillan Jernigan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Hubert Lee...

Henry Lee Barnard

Henry Lee Barnard

Oct 9, 2023

 

Henry Lee Barnard, 75, aka “Mr. B” a man of many talents and passions, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2023 at his son’s home in Tifton.   He was born on April 4, 1948, in Tifton, Georgia to his parents William Henry Barnard and Mary Elizabeth Thompson, who are both deceased.Henry had an illustrious career that showcased his diverse...

Audrey Gentry Case

Audrey Gentry Case

Oct 8, 2023

 

Audrey Case (89), loving wife, Mother, Grandma, Nana and founder and former owner of Cakes by Audrey passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 8, 2023. 

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Waterloo Baptist Church with Dr. Jeff Pangle officiating. Interment will follow at Waterloo Baptist Church Cemetery....

Bonnie Marie Johnson

Bonnie Marie Johnson

Oct 5, 2023

 

Mrs. Bonnie Marie Townsend Johnson, 60, of Omega, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Tift Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 8, 2023 in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors with Rev. Chris House officiating. Interment will follow at Omega City Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to...

Wallace "Rusty" O. Wilson, Jr.

Wallace "Rusty" O. Wilson, Jr.

Oct 2, 2023

Mr. Wallace O. “Rusty” Wilson, Jr., 57, of Tifton passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors with Rev. Chris House officiating. Interment will follow at Oakridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 3:45 P.M....

Michael "Mike" Elliott Rentz

Michael "Mike" Elliott Rentz

Oct 2, 2023

 Mr. Michael “Mike” Elliott Rentz, 70, of Lenox, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023 at Tift Regional Medical Center.

 A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Lenox Cemetery with Rev. Tim Harsey officiating. Eulogy will be given by Stacy Chapman and Derek Shaw. The family will receive friends from 9:00...

Frances (Hester)  Eidson

Frances (Hester) Eidson

Sep 21, 2023

Mrs. Mary “Frances” Hester Eidson, 95, of Waterloo passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday September 24, 2023 at 3:00 P.M. at Waterloo Baptist Church with Dr. Jeff Pangle officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to...

Tommy Ray Massey

Tommy Ray Massey

Sep 20, 2023

Mr. Tommy Ray Massey, 76, of Tifton, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at UF Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00A.M. Tuesday, September 26, 2023 in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors with Rev. Larry Layfield officiating. Interment will follow at Oakridge Cemetery. The family...

Donald "Donnie" Floyd Jones, Jr.

Donald "Donnie" Floyd Jones, Jr.

Sep 16, 2023

Donald “Donnie” Floyd Jones, Jr., 65 of Lyons, formerly of Tifton died on Saturday morning, September 16, 2023, at Oxley Park Health & Rehabilitation surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, September 18, 2023 at Albritton Funeral Directors with Rev. Steve Tucker and Rev. Gary Cadwell officiating.  The family will...

Charles Ray Parker

Charles Ray Parker

Sep 14, 2023

Mr. Charles Ray Parker, 91, of Tifton passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at The Canopy at Azalea Grove in Valdosta.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors with Rev. Rick Evans officiating. Interment will follow at Oakridge Cemetery. The...

Winfred Neal Roberson

Winfred Neal Roberson

Sep 14, 2023

Mr. Winfred Neal Roberson, 82, of Chula, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at his residence.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Rosehill Cemetery in Ashburn with Rev. Jason Loggins officiating. Mr. Robert Padgett will deliver the eulogy. The family will receive friends from...

Virginia Vera (Wilson)  Beasley

Virginia Vera (Wilson) Beasley

Sep 10, 2023

Mrs. Virginia Vera Wilson Beasley, 93, of Tifton, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Southwell Rehab and Nursing at Cook Medical Center in Adel.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at Salem Baptist Church with Rev. Ashley Roig officiating. Interment will follow at Salem Baptist...

June (Giddens)  Boyette

June (Giddens) Boyette

Sep 5, 2023

Mrs. June Giddens Boyette, 89, of Tifton passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Southern Oaks Assisted Living Center of Tifton.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 7, 2023 in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors with Rev. John Evans Patten and Mr. Pepper Thomoson officiating. Interment will...

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