OBITUARIES

Recent Tift County Obituaries

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

Jane Smith

Jane Smith

Sep 6, 2024

Anna Jane Smith, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on September 6, 2024 in Douglas, Georgia. Born on November 9, 1949, in Tift County, Georgia, Jane lived a life marked by her unwavering faith and devotion to her family.

Visitation will be held on Monday, September 9, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Albritton Funeral Directors located at...

Brenda Sue Hendrickson

Brenda Sue Hendrickson

Sep 2, 2024

Brenda Sue Butler Hendrickson, 70, of Irwin County, formerly of Tifton passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024, after a life filled with warmth, laughter, and cherished memories.

A private graveside memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Oakridge Cemetery. Brenda was born July 3, 1954 to the late Curtis Butler and Mary Cason Butler. In addition...

Dorothy Mae Campbell

Dorothy Mae Campbell

Aug 29, 2024

Dorothy Mae Campbell, 81, of Tifton, formerly of Evergreen, Alabama passed away peacefully on August 29, 2024, at her daughter’s residence.  

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Mike Patillo officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the graveside. 

Aaron Patillo, Grant...

Castle D. Caudill

Castle D. Caudill

Aug 28, 2024

Castle (Charles) D. Caudill, 78, of Tifton passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Rehabilitation Center of South Georgia. Mr. Caudill was born March 28, 1946, in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Henry Caudill and Bertha (Castle) Caudill. 

He is survived by his wife, Charlotte (Kitchen) Caudill whom he Married on March 14, 1967, of Tifton. Daughter Shantaie (Caudill) Fowler...

Mary Louise Alday Carter

Mary Louise Alday Carter

Aug 26, 2024

Mary Louise Alday Carter, 67, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024, at her residence in Poulan, Georgia. Born on March 27, 1957, in Bainbridge, Georgia, she was a shining example of dedication and love throughout her life. 

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. at Pine Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Worth County...

Richard "Ricky" Morris Folds

Richard "Ricky" Morris Folds

Aug 23, 2024

Richard “Ricky” Morris Folds, 68, passed on Friday, August 23. He spent thirty-four years with the love of his life, Kat and together they joined their 2 families into 1 to create a life that Ricky loved to describe as “Simply the Best.”  

Ricky was the son of I.T. and Pauline Folds of Tifton, Georgia, where he also was born...

Kathi Lynn Kendrick Stinnett

Kathi Lynn Kendrick Stinnett

Aug 20, 2024

Kathi Lynn Stinnett passed away peacefully on August 20 2024, at Tift Regional Medical Center. Born on April 4, 1959, in Columbia, Mississippi, Kathi was known for her vibrant personality and unwavering dedication to her family and friends.

Kathi's career spanned over two decades at Merck Pharmaceuticals, where she worked diligently in the Engineering department for 22 years. Her professional journey...

Arlene Willoughby Hellwig

Arlene Willoughby Hellwig

Aug 19, 2024

Arlene Willoughby Hellwig of Tifton, GA, joined her husband Bob in heaven on August 19, 2024. She was 98 years old.

Visitation will be at Albritton Funeral Home on Friday, August 23 from 5-7 P.M.. Her Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, August 24 at 10 A.M. at Peace Lutheran Church, Tifton, GA, with burial following at Tift...

Deborah McGinty Jones

Deborah McGinty Jones

Aug 19, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Deborah McGinty Jones, who left us on August 19, 2024, at the Colquitt Regional Medical Center in Moultrie, Georgia. Born on January 11, 1952, in Tifton, Georgia. Deborah is remembered for her strong-willed personality and her commitment to her family.

Deborah was a proud graduate of Tift County High School,...

Jehu Thomas Garren

Jehu Thomas Garren

Aug 12, 2024



Jehu Thomas Garren, 84, has sadly passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024at Saint Joseph Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.

 Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 17, 2024 in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors with Rev. James Mickey Adams officiating. Interment will follow at Tift Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Friday, August 16,...

Betty Copeland Keith

Betty Copeland Keith

Aug 11, 2024

Betty Copeland Keith as known as Topsy, 93, died on August 11, 2024, at Tift Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. 

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at Omega Baptist Church with Rev. Allen Mullis and Rev. Chris House officiating. Interment will follow at Omega City Cemetery. The family will receive friends...

Evelyn Jeanette Goodman Handy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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"

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

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...