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Recent Tift County Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Tifton, GA, Tift County & Surrounding Areas
Joyce Ann Stricklen Day
Jun 21, 2025
Joyce Ann Stricklen Day, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on June 21, 2025, at Willson Hospice House in Albany, Georgia. She was born on October 1, 1950, in Vernon, Florida, to the late Alexander Hershel Stricklen, Jr. and Julie Ann Foster Stricklen.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM...
Tracy Hembree Young
Jun 19, 2025
Mrs. Tracy Hembree Young, 64, of Omega passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her family.
Funeral services will be held at Salem Baptist Church on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. with Rev. Phillip Dove officiating. Interment will follow at Omega Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 P.M. at the...
Edward "Edd" Emerson Combs, Jr.
Jun 18, 2025
Edward "Edd" Emerson Combs, Jr. of Tifton, Georgia, passed away at the age of 81. He leaves behind a life filled with dedication to his faith and family.
Edd was born October 22, 1943 in Piqua, Ohio. He graduated from Yamato High School in Japan and earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, Georgia. Edd moved to...
Roger Paul Sutton
Jun 17, 2025
Roger Paul Sutton, born on May 16, 1957, Tifton, Georgia passed away peacefully at his residence on June 17, 2025. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, whose life was defined by his unwavering dedication to family and community.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, June 20, 2025 at Albritton Funeral Directors with Dr....
Rebecca "Becky" Joyce Baker
Jun 16, 2025
Rebecca "Becky" Joyce Baker, born on September 11, 1972, in Tifton, Georgia, passed away tragically in a vehicle accident on June 16, 2025. She was a cherished member of her community and a beloved figure to family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 21, 2025 in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors with Rev....
Kali Leann Baker
Jun 16, 2025
Kali "Miss Sunshine" Leann Baker, a radiant light in the lives of those who knew and loved her, was born on June 16, 2020, in Tifton, Georgia. She brought joy and laughter to her family and friends, earning the affectionate title of "Miss Sunshine." Kali's early years were marked by sweetness and exuberance, as she embraced life with a vibrant...
Candler Baker
Jun 16, 2025
Candler Baker, a lively and spirited young boy, was born on April 5, 2023, in Valdosta, Georgia. He brought joy and energy to all who knew him, touching countless lives with his playful spirit and infectious laughter. Sadly, Candler passed away on June 16, 2025, as the result of a tragic vehicle accident in Tifton, Georgia. His brief time on...
Barbara Ann Sumner
Jun 4, 2025
Barbara Ann Pearson Sumner, born on June 24, 1937, in Tifton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her residence in Enigma, Georgia, on June 4, 2025, at the age of 87. A cherished member of her community and a devoted homemaker, Barbara’s life was a beautiful testament to love and dedication to family.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on...
Vachel David Tyson, Jr.
Jun 3, 2025
Vachel David Tyson, Jr., affectionately known as David, passed away on June 3, 2025, at his residence in Tifton, Georgia. Born on July 16, 1949, in Tifton, David dedicated his life to his family, community, and career.
David enjoyed a fruitful career at the Coastal Plain Experiment Station, where he served as an Ag. research farm manager for forty years, after...
Alfred "Al" Inness Livingston
May 28, 2025
Alfred “Al” Inness Livingston, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025, at his residence in Ashburn, Georgia. Born on September 19, 1945, in New York, New York,
Before moving to Ashburn, Al worked as a printer for Penn Press in Long Island, New York. Al spent over thirty years of his life contributing to the...
Jayne Smith Woods
May 27, 2025
Jayne Smith Woods, born on November 13, 1937, in Grays, South Carolina, peacefully departed this life on May 27, 2025, at her residence in Omega, Georgia. A cherished member of her community, Jayne is remembered for her unwavering dedication to her family and the warmth she brought to those around her.
Jayne spent most of her working career as a bank...
Teekeela Sue Saunders
May 27, 2025
Teekeela Sue Wood Saunders, a beloved member of her community, passed away on May 27, 2025, at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, Georgia. Born on July 28, 1951, in Tifton, Teekeela dedicated more than four decades of her life to serving others as a radiology technician at Tift Regional Medical Center, where she was known for her unwavering commitment...
James Thomas "Tommy" Gibbs
May 23, 2025
James Thomas "Tommy" Gibbs, a cherished member of the Tifton community, passed away peacefully at his residence on May 23, 2025, just days shy of his 79th birthday. Born on May 26, 1946, in Tifton, Georgia, Tommy was a man of many passions and a dedicated family man who devoted his life to his loved ones.
Funeral service will be held...
Clarice Ward Phillips
May 22, 2025
Amanda “Clarice” Ward Phillips, a cherished member of the Tifton community, passed away peacefully at her residence on May 22, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on September 15, 1940, in Tifton, Georgia, Clarice led a life filled with passion, dedication, and love for her family and community.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May...
Jimmy Edward Mixon, Sr.
May 18, 2025
Jimmy Edward Mixon, Sr., a devoted family man and dedicated community member, passed away on May 18, 2025, at Tift Regional Medical Center. He was born on October 24, 1939, in Ben Hill County, Georgia, to Lunzy Mixon and Thelma Worth Mixon, both of whom have preceded him in death along with his two brothers, Donald "Buddy" Mixon and Gene...
Charles Leonard Jackson
May 14, 2025
Charles Leonard Jackson, born on March 25, 1951, in Tifton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his residence in Hahira, Georgia, on May 14, 2025.
Funeral services will be held in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors with his grandson,. Mr. Charles Spivey officiating on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. Interment will follow at Zion Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. The...
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...
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