OBITUARIES
Recent Tift County Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Tifton, GA, Tift County & Surrounding Areas
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...
Gerald Kendrick
Jun 20, 2024
Gerald Kendrick, a dedicated brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at Tift Regional Medical Center on June 20, 2024.
No services will be held at this time.
Born on January 6, 1947, in Tifton, Georgia, Gerald was a man of integrity and unwavering loyalty. He served his country with honor as a veteran of the United States Navy during the Vietnam War...
Sara Louise McLain
Jun 17, 2024
Sara Louise McLain, a beloved member of the Tifton community, passed away on June 17, 2024 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah Georgia. She was born on January 14, 1941, in Blakely, Georgia. Sara's life was marked by her dedication to helping others and her vibrant personality that touched the lives of many.
Funeral services will be held at...
Elton Hill
Jun 7, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Elton Hill, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away suddenly at his home in the West Berrien Community, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work, and kindness. Funeral services will be held...
Harry Barrineau
Jun 3, 2024
Harry Barrineau, 94, of Tifton, passed away on June 3, 2024 at Legacy Village Assisted Living Center of Tifton.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Oakridge Cemetery with Rev. Chip Grantham officiating and with Masonic Rites and Military Honors being rendered. The family will receive friends at the graveside following the ceremony.
Mr. Barrineau was born on February...
Johnny "Buck" Jefferson Parkerson, Jr.
Jun 3, 2024
Johnny "Buck" Jefferson Parkerson, Jr., a dedicated welder for Brewer Implement Company of Tifton for thirty years, passed away on June 3, 2024, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, June 7, 2024 at Union Grove Church of God with Rev. Todd Garner officiating. Interment will follow at Tift Memorial Gardens....
Carmen Jimenez
Jun 1, 2024
Carmen Jimenez, born on July 5, 1955, in San Juan Del Rio, Queretaro, Mexico, passed away on June 1, 2024, at Tift Regional Medical Center.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, June 3, 2024 at Our Divine Saviour Catholic Church with Father Peter Oyenugba and Father Alfonso Gutierrez officiating. Interment will follow at Oakridge Cemetery. The...
Essie Thelma Walker Wells
May 31, 2024
Essie Thelma Walker Walker Wells, 102, of Tifton went to her heavenly home on Friday evening, May 31, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Essie Wells, affectionately known as “Granny Frog”, was born on December 2, 1921 to Abram Perry “A. P.” and Ada Susie Smith Walker. She was born and raised in the cotton mill village of Tifton, Georgia. She lived all 102...
Thomas Wayne Musselwhite
May 26, 2024
On May 26, 2024, the world lost a remarkable man, Thomas "Wayne" Musselwhite, 78, at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, May 30, 2024 in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors with Rev. Brad Baker officiating. Interment will follow at Zion Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from...
Billy Partain
May 26, 2024
William (Billy) Fairell Partain Jr., 74, of Tifton, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 26, 2024 at his home.
At the request of the family, there will be no services held at this time. Family and friends, along with Traditions Hospice, have spent the last week with Billy in his home celebrating and visiting with him in his final moments.
Billy was born...
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