OBITUARIES

Recent Tift County Obituaries

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

Dr. Stewart Dixon Gilbert

Dr. Stewart Dixon Gilbert

Feb 16, 2025

Dr. Stewart Dixon Gilbert, Sr., age 81, of Tifton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, February 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Royston, Georgia, on October 13, 1943, to the late Reverend Wyatt Malcolm and his wife Susie Irene Hightower Gilbert. Stewart was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Susan...

Harold "Hal" Eugene Branch, Jr.

Harold "Hal" Eugene Branch, Jr.

Feb 5, 2025

Harold "Hal" Eugene Branch, Jr., a beloved member of the Tifton community, passed away on February 5, 2025, at the Memorial Health Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia. Born on February 15, 1969, in Tifton, Georgia, Hal touched many lives through his warmth, humor, and steadfast loyalty. 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, February 9, 2025 in the...

Mary Frances Cook Causey

Mary Frances Cook Causey

Feb 3, 2025

Mary Frances Cook Causey, of the Tifton community, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2025, in her hometown of Tifton, Georgia, at the age of 89. She was born on September 22, 1935, as the daughter of Thomas Zachary"Jack" Cook and Eunice Laverne Turner Cook. She dedicated her life to her family, her faith, and a career in retail.

Family...

Melba Faye Kendrick Roberson

Melba Faye Kendrick Roberson

Feb 2, 2025

Melba Faye Kendrick Roberson, 83 of Tifton, Georgia formerly of Chula, Georgia passed away peacefully at Rehab Center of South Georgia on Sunday, February 2, 2025. She was born on November 14, 1941, in Turner County, Georgia to the late J. C. Kendrick, Jr. and Violet Tucker Kendrick. 

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 2:00...

Kathy E. Sumner Moran

Kathy E. Sumner Moran

Feb 1, 2025

Kathy Elizabeth Sumner Moran, born on December 13, 1954, in Tifton, Georgia, peacefully departed this life on February 1, 2025, at Pruitt Health Sunrise Nursing Home in Moultrie. A devoted nurse, loving mother, and proud grandmother, Kathy’s impact will be forever felt by those who knew and loved her.

Kathy dedicated more than forty years to the nursing profession, a career...

Michael David Buhler

Michael David Buhler

Jan 26, 2025

Michael "Mike" David Buhler Sr., cherished husband, devoted father, and beloved grandfather, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025, in Tifton, Georgia, at the age of 62. Born on August 25, 1962, in New Port Richey, Florida, Mike led a life filled with passion, adventure, and love for his family.

Mike was not only known for his unwavering support for the...

Antonio Arturo Cervantes

Antonio Arturo Cervantes

Jan 24, 2025

Antonio Arturo Cervantes, a cherished member of the Omega community, passed away on January 24, 2025, at Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville, Georgia. Born on November 1, 1958, in San Juan De Sabinas, Coahuila, Mexico, Antonio's life was a celebration of hard work, family, and deep-rooted community values. 

As the owner of Cervantes Auto Sales, he was dedicated to his business...

Madison "Matt" Timothy Brown

Madison "Matt" Timothy Brown

Jan 21, 2025

Madison "Matt" Timothy Brown, born on June 30, 1958, in Tifton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025, at Tift Regional Medical Center, in his hometown. 

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Oakridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. at Albritton Funeral Directors before the service...

Sally Wood Smith Eddy

Sally Wood Smith Eddy

Jan 18, 2025

Sally Wood Smith Eddy, born on the 29th of May, 1949, to William and Mary Kate Wood Smith in Ocala, Florida, gracefully departed from this world on January 18, 2025, at her beloved residence in Tifton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hazen Y. Eddy, who died on October 30, 2007, along with her parents and her sister,...

Werner Windmoller

Werner Windmoller

Jan 17, 2025

Mr. Werner Windmoller, a beloved retired airline mechanic and avid tennis enthusiast, passed away peacefully at his residence in Tifton, Georgia, on January 17, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on January 11, 1937, in Westerkappeln, Germany, Mr. Windmoller's journey was one marked by dedication, love for family, and a passion for life. 

After graduating high school, Mr. Windmoller embarked...

Jaiden Watson Tidd

Jaiden Watson Tidd

Jan 11, 2025

My little brother, Jaiden Watson Tidd, born on August 15, 1999, in Tifton, Georgia, tragically passed away in his home on January 11, 2025.  

This portion of the obituary would traditionally list someone's educational or professional achievements, but Jaiden was not a traditional person and didn't place value on traditional things. He would be highly disappointed (and probably have a...

Jimmy Lee Knight, Sr.

Jimmy Lee Knight, Sr.

Jan 11, 2025

Jimmy Lee Knight, Sr. passed away on January 11, 2025, at the age of 79, in Cumming, Georgia. Born on November 12, 1945, in Douglas, Georgia, Coffee County, Jimmy was known for his steadfast dedication to both his family and his career.

His funeral service will be held in the chapel Albritton Funeral Directors on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 2:00...

Bob Brewster

Bob Brewster

Jan 5, 2025

Robert L. Brewster, affectionately known as Mr. Bob, passed away peacefully at his home in Tifton on Sunday, January 5, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on December 16, 1934, in Brownsville, Tennessee, he was the son of Robert Jackson Brewster and Mary O'Neil Brewster, both of whom predeceased him. He was also preceded in death by...

Jeanne Marie Masse Creel

Jeanne Marie Masse Creel

Dec 31, 2024

Jeanne Marie Masse Creel, was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts, on October 18, 1942 to her parents, the late George Henry Masse and Anita Gervais Masse. She walked this earth with grace, leading a life filled with compassion, creativity, and faith. Mrs. Jeanne passed away on December 31, 2024, at Maple Court Assisted Living in Tifton, Georgia at the age of...

Lynda Ruth Scarborough

Lynda Ruth Scarborough

Dec 27, 2024

Lynda Ruth Miller Scarborough, born on November 24, 1940 in Geneva County, Alabama, peacefully departed this life on December 27, 2024, at her residence in Tifton, Georgia. She was 84 years old. 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, December 29, 2024 in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors with Rev. Roger Mays and Rev. Ronnie Howell officiating....

Imogene Jordan

Imogene Jordan

Dec 25, 2024

Imogene Jordan, a cherished resident of Tifton, Georgia, passed away on December 25, 2024, at the Rehabilitation Center of South Georgia. Born on April 2, 1928, in Tift County, Georgia, Imogene lived a rich and fulfilling life, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew her. 

A self-employed business owner, Imogene demonstrated incredible resilience and dedication throughout her career. She was...

James Edwin Sumner, Jr.

James Edwin Sumner, Jr.

Dec 19, 2024

James “Bud” Edwin Sumner, Jr., 94, a devoted family man and self-employed farmer, passed away peacefully at his son’s residence in Chula, Georgia, on Thursday, December 19, 2024.  

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Macedonia Baptist Church with Rev. Cory Thompson officiating. Eulogy will be given by James Thompson. Interment will follow...

J. C. McKinney

J. C. McKinney

Dec 12, 2024



John Charlie "J. C." McKinney, 82, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at his residence in the West Berrien Community in Tifton, Georgia.  

A visitation will be held on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Albritton Funeral Directors in Tifton, Georgia, from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM, followed by the...

Mary Johnson

Mary Johnson

Dec 10, 2024

Mary Gaskins Johnson, passed away peacefully at her home on December 10, 2024, at the age of 77 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 5, 1947, in Tifton, Georgia as one of seven siblings to the late Earlie Gaskins and Vera Connell Gaskins.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00...

Carolyn Louise Dobbs Pope

Carolyn Louise Dobbs Pope

Dec 6, 2024

Carolyn Louise Dobbs Pope, a beloved Mother and Mema of her family. Surrounded by her family, Mrs. Carolyn passed away peacefully on December 6, 2024, just days shy of her 85th birthday, at the Fellowship Brookside Assisted Living Center in Valdosta, Georgia. 

Her funeral will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at Waterloo Baptist Church in Irwin...

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