OBITUARIES
Recent Tift County Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Tifton, GA, Tift County & Surrounding Areas
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
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
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
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...
Martha "Marty" Wayne Busbin
Dec 2, 2024
Martha "Marty" Wayne Busbin, born on June 6, 1946, in Humboldt, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her residence in the Waterloo community in Irwin County, on December 2, 2024. She is remembered as a devoted wife, loving mother, and doting grandmother, who filled her family’s lives with warmth and joy.
A memorial service will be conducted by her church at Fair...
John Joseph Hamm
Nov 30, 2024
Dr. John Joseph Hamm was born on May 2, 1937, in New Castle, Indiana and departed this world on November 30, 2024, at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, Georgia, leaving behind a legacy marked by kindness, intellect, and dedication.
A man of profound integrity, Dr. Hamm received his bachelor's degree in biology from Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana, where he...
Betty Lea Kratzer
Nov 30, 2024
Betty Lea Dean Kratzer, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2024, at her residence in Lenox, Georgia. Born on September 17, 1934, in Braxton County, West Virginia, Betty graced the world with her warmth and kindness for 90 years with 50 plus of those years being lived in Georgia.
Her funeral service will be held...
Walter Earl Cook
Nov 26, 2024
Walter Earl Cook, a beloved husband, father, brother, and cherished member of his community, passed away peacefully on November 26 2024, in Tifton, Georgia, surrounded by his loving family.
Graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M on Saturday. November 30, 2024 at Harding Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. James Hall officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 29,...
Andy Daryl Lupo
Nov 25, 2024
Andy Daryl Lupo, left this world on November 25, 2024, at his home in Brookfield, Georgia. Born on October 22, 1969, in Irwin County.
Andy joined the United States Army after graduating from Tift County High School in 1988. His commitment to service shaped a life dedicated to hard work and camaraderie. For years, he worked as a TSP/Fork Lift Operator...
Danny Clyde Gibbs
Nov 24, 2024
Danny Clyde Gibbs, 74, of Omega, Georgia went to sleep on Sunday, November 24, 2024.
Memorial service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 30, 2024 in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors with Rev. John Gibbs officiating. A private burial will be held at a later date.
Danny was born January 17, 1950 to the late Louie and Ruby...
Lavonda Womack
Nov 22, 2024
Lavonda Walters Womack, 73, of Chula peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Friday, November 22, 2024.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 25, 2024 at Tifton First Methodist Church with Reverend Robert Couey officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Chula with Rev. Aaron Frasier and Rev. Larry Layfield presiding. The...
Ray Nathaniel Hunt, Jr.
Nov 21, 2024
Ray Nathaniel “Baby Ray” Hunt, Jr., a lifelong resident in the community of Omega, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his residence on November 21, 2024, at the age of 83. He was born on June 7, 1941, in Omega, Georgia, and built a life that was marked by public service, dedication, and a love for his family.
Funeral services will be...
Dorris Virginia Chaney
Nov 17, 2024
Dorris V. Chaney, lovingly known as "Dot" or "Dotty," passed away on November 17, 2024.
A graveside service will be held Saturday November 23, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Tift Memorial Gardens, located at 1754 US-82, Tifton, GA 31794. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:30 PM at Albritton Funeral Home, 1020 Tift Ave N, Tifton, GA before the...
Melba Belle McMahan
Nov 4, 2024
Melba Belle Harrell McMahan, 88, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on November 4, 2024 at Cypress Pond Assisted Living Center in Tifton Georgia. Born on July 8, 1936, in Colquitt County, Georgia.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at Leila Church with Rev. Joseph Carter officiating. Interment will follow in...
Susie Mearleen Hines
Nov 2, 2024
Susie Mearleen Bryan Hines, 60, of Tifton, born on March 16, 1964, in Cook County, Georgia, and raised in Berrien County passed away on November 2, 2024, peacefully at her son’s residence in Omega, Georgia.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors with Rev. Mike Bennett officiating. Interment...
Charles Cooper Timmons
Oct 29, 2024
Charles Cooper Timmons, born on February 25, 1944, passed away at Legacy Village of Tifton on October 29, 2024. He was 80 years old and leaves behind a legacy that will be cherished by his family and friends.
Before his retirement, Charles was a dedicated ,certified flight instructor who devoted many years to training new pilots. His passion for aviation led...
William Kenneth Martin
Oct 24, 2024
On Thursday October 24, William Kenneth Martin passed away peacefully with his wife at his side at Cypress Pond Senior Care in Tifton. He was 85.
Born January 13, 1939 in Hickman County, Kentucky, "Kenneth" was one of four children born on the family farm. The Martins worked the farm together and Kenneth developed an interest in vocational agriculture, winning a...
Martha Sutton Barrineau
Oct 24, 2024
Martha Sutton Barrineau, 89, of Tifton, passed away on October 24, 2024 at Maple Court Senior Care Center of Tifton.
A private burial will be held at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
She was born in Berrien County to the late Elder Noah L Sutton and Gertie Luke Sutton. She was preceded in death by her parents and by a sister, Hazel...
Jimmy Carson Gray
Oct 17, 2024
Jimmy Carson Gray,71, born on October 11, 1953, in Tifton, Georgia, passed away on October 17, 2024 at Tift Regional Medical Center. He was a dedicated mechanic and wrecker driver for Prince Chevrolet for over fifteen years, a role that brought him great satisfaction and joy. His enthusiasm for his work and his skills as a mechanic were well appreciated...
Layton Hampton
Oct 15, 2024
Troy "Layton" Hampton, Jr., 50, a cherished member of the Tifton community, passed away on October 15, 2024, at the Tift Regional Medical Center. He was born on August 23, 1974, in Tifton, Georgia, and grew up to embody the values of hard work, dedication, and love of family.
A private graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday,...
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