OBITUARIES
Recent Tift County Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Tifton, GA, Tift County & Surrounding Areas
Evelyn Jeanette Goodman Handy
Aug 11, 2024
Evelyn Jeanette Handy,89, lovingly known as Jeanette, passed peacefully on August 11, 2024, at Legacy Village of Tifton. Born on June 7, 1935, in Tift County to the late Jimmie Lee and Vera Eason Goodman, she grew up surrounded by the love of her parents and siblings. Jeanette was a devoted Christian whose life exemplified kindness and compassion in every...
William "Bill" Lee Abney
Aug 8, 2024
William “Bill” Lee Abney, 74, of Tifton passed on August 8, 2024 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, August 11, 2024 in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors with his brother-in-law, Mr. Guy Haynes officiating. Interment will follow at Enigma City Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:45 at the funeral...
Linnie Iris Cone
Aug 8, 2024
Linnie Iris Cone, 75, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love and warmth of those who cherished and loved her, August 8, 2024.
She was born on March 14, 1949, in Berrien County, Georgia to the late Jessie Daniel Baker and Edith Inez Harrell Baker. She was a devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with...
Thomas Perry Nalls
Aug 3, 2024
Thomas Perry Nalls, known as Tommy, 76, passed away on August 3, 2024 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at Northside Baptist Church of Tifton with Dr. Chad Norris, Rev. Stacy Phillips and Rev. Bill Linder officiating. Interment will follow at Zion Hope Baptist Church...
Mildred Louise Lindsey Smith
Aug 3, 2024
Mildred Louise Lindsey Smith, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother sister, and friend passed away on August 3, 2024, at her residence in Enigma, Georgia.
A Memorial service will be held on Friday, August 9, 2024 at 3:00 P.M. at Mt. Zion Church, 138 Norris Street, Enigma, Ga. 31749.
She was born on April 7, 1948, in Ocilla, Georgia, Irwin County to the late...
Wanda McWaters
Jul 31, 2024
Wanda McWaters, born on December 16, 1948, in Troy, Alabama, peacefully passed away on July 31, 2024, at the Rehabilitation Center of South Georgia.
She was the daughter of the late James Tenney and Lois L. Hood Tenney.
Throughout her life, Wanda was a dedicated individual who found joy and fulfillment in various roles. She spent many years working in the hotel...
Frank C. King
Jul 28, 2024
Frank C. King passed away on July 28, 2024, at his home in Thomaston surrounded by his family following health complications. He was just shy of celebrating his 82nd birthday but had spent the first half of this last year of life doing many of the activities he enjoyed in his community, church, among friends, sporting events, and of course,...
Jack Flancher, Jr. "Brian"
Jul 24, 2024
Jack Flancher, Jr. "Brian", 63, of Kingsland, Georgia passed away on July 24, 2024 at Southeast Georgia Health in Brunswick, Georgia.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 27, 2024 in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors with Mr. Murray Hand, speaker and delivering eulogy and Mrs. Casey Kearns speaker. Interment will follow at Oakridge Cemetery....
Eliud Imla Daniell Dickens
Jul 23, 2024
Eliud Imla Daniell Dickens, 96, a dedicated homemaker and beloved member of the Omega community, passed away peacefully at her residence Omega, Georgia on July 23, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family as she peacefully departed this world.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 26, 2024 at Omega Cemetery with Rev. Rickey Wells...
Winston Eugene West
Jul 22, 2024
Winston Eugene West, 74, an Electrician who served T & S Electric for over twenty-five years, has passed away at his residence in Sycamore, Georgia on Monday, July 22, 2024.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 26, 2024 in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors with Mr. Bo Edenfield and Rev. Jason Loggins officiating. Interment...
Dorothy Rae Jackson Savard Strag
Jul 16, 2024
Mrs. Dorothy Rae Jackson Savard Strag, 85 of Enigma, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, Ga. Dorothy was born on November 9, 1938, in Pensacola, Florida.
A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Our Divine Saviour Catholic Church at 11:00 A.M. with Father Peter Oyenugba officiating. The family...
Teresa Carolyn Stoner
Jul 14, 2024
Teresa Carolyn Stoner, passed away on July 14, 2024 at Tift Regional Medical Center.
Teresa was born on April 30, 1960 in Ocilla, Georgia to the late Edward Beauren Jacobs, Jr. and Carolyn Stephens Jacobs.
The family has held a private service.
In her career as a caregiver Teresa touched the lives of many elderly individuals with her kindness and warmth. Her passion...
Shirley Anne Steele Frederick
Jul 12, 2024
Shirley Anne Steele Frederick was born May 14, 1930 to Ray Myers Steele and Florence Heath Steele in Lafayette, IN. She passed quietly in her home per her wish July 12, 2024. Shirley moved from Miami, FL in the third grade to Waycross, GA and then graduated from Ware County High in 1946 when she attended Valdosta State, then the...
Millie Griffin Gilmore
Jul 11, 2024
Millie Griffin Gilmore, 95, of Albany passed away, July 11, 2024 at Willson Hospice House in Albany, Georgia. She was known for dedication and compassion throughout life.
Millie began her nursing career at Tift County Hospital in Tifton, where she worked numerous years before transitioning to Phoebe Putney in Albany, Georgia. After many years of nursing at Phoebe Putney, she transitioned...
James Larry Creamer
Jul 3, 2024
Dr. James Larry Creamer, an esteemed and cherished individual, bid farewell to this world on the solemn day of July 3, 2024. His life's journey began on April 21, 1943, shaping him into a compassionate and dedicated educator.
Throughout his illustrious career in the field of education, Dr. Creamer touched the lives of countless students and parents as a counselor. The...
Dena Cheryl Kirkman
Jul 3, 2024
Dena Cheryl Kirkman, 75, of Macon, Georgia passed away on July 3, 2024 at Alexander IV Senior Living in Macon, Georgia.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 6, 2024 in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors with Rev. John Marc Cooling officiating. Interment will follow at Oakridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to...
Joan Marie May
Jul 1, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joan Marie O’Connell May, 81, a beloved member of the Tifton community, peacefully departed from her residence on July 1, 2024.
Joan was born in Woburn, Massachusetts on September 17, 1942 to the late John Joseph O’Connell and Irene Thelma Correia O’Connell.
In remembrance of Joan's life, visitation and rosary services...
Eva Ramirez Rodriguez
Jun 27, 2024
Eva Ramirez Rodriguez, a beloved soul who graced this world with warmth and laughter, passed away on June 27, 2024 at Tift Regional Medical Center. She was born on August 20 1928, in Alpine, Texas to her parents the late Manuel Rodriguez and Manuela Ramirez.
The funeral services to honor and celebrate Eva Rodriguez's life will be held on June 29,...
Dottie Marie Wilson Howard
Jun 23, 2024
Dottie Marie Wilson Howard, 91, a beloved member of the Tifton community, passed away peacefully at her residence. Born in Enterprise, Alabama on July 29, 1932, Dottie was the only child and cherished daughter of Clarence Samuel Wilson and Willie Ethel Brooks Wilson.
The family is holding private funeral services.Dottie's life was marked by her dedication to serving others and her...
Lilly E. McKellar
Jun 22, 2024
Lilly Ethelle McKellar, beloved sister, aunt, and dedicated member of the community, passed away on June 22, 2024 at Maple Court Senior Care in Tifton Georgia.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 on Monday, June 24, 2024 at New Hope Baptist Church in Sumner, Georgia with Dr. Danny Ray officiating. Interment will follow at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. The...
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