OBITUARIES
Recent Tift County Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Tifton, GA, Tift County & Surrounding Areas
David Griffin
Oct 14, 2024
Roy” David” Griffin, Jr., 65, passed away on October 14, 2024 at Tift Regional Medical Center. Born on July 18, 1959, in Tifton, Georgia, he brought joy and laughter to all who knew him.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors with Rev. Tina Gaines officiating. Mr. Steve...
Nancy Henderson Hawkins
Oct 10, 2024
Nancy Henderson Hawkins, 69, of Omega, transitioned to be with the Lord on October 10, 2024, at her residence. Born on December 4, 1954, in Headland, Alabama, Nancy enriched the lives of many during her time on earth.
She was married to Donnie Milton Hawkins for 32 cherished years. Nancy is preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Jeanine Henderson...
Roger Overton
Oct 9, 2024
Roger “Rock” Henry Overton, 71, born on September 14, 1953, in Franklin, Georgia, passed away on October 9, 2024, at Wellstar - West Georgia Hospice in LaGrange. He was a beloved figure in his community, known for his warm spirit and dedication to his family and work.
A graveside service was held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 13, 2024...
Faye Stacey Smith
Oct 5, 2024
Faye Stacey Smith, 83, a cherished Christian lady, whose warmth touched the lives of many, departed this earthly realm on October 5, 2024, at the residence of her beloved daughter, Cyndi Pangle, in Waterloo. She was born on January 13, 1941 in Excel, Alabama to the late Amos Stacey and the late Rebecca Dobbins Stacey. She lived a life steeped...
Joy Clark Davis
Sep 24, 2024
Joy Clark Davis, born on December 6, 1947, in Vernon, Texas, but raised in Pampa, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 24 2024, at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, Georgia. She lived her life with grace and dedication, shaping the lives of those around her as a loving homemaker.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday,...
James Kenneth Fletcher
Sep 22, 2024
James “Kenneth” Fletcher, 83, a beloved figure in the agricultural community and a dedicated family man, passed away on September 22 2024, at Harborview Nursing Home Tifton, Georgia.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at Harding Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. James Hall officiating.
He was born on January 1, 1941, in Irwin County,...
Betty Crook Samples
Sep 20, 2024
Betty Crook Samples, 96, of Statesboro formally of Tifton passed away peacefully Friday, September 20, 2024 at Willow Pond Assisted Living in Statesboro.
A service to celebrate her life will be held at Albritton Funeral Directors on September 23, 2024 at 3:00 pm with the Rev. William F. (Bill) Harrell officiating. The family will receive friends from 2: 00 to 2:45...
Linda K. Sumner
Sep 15, 2024
Linda K. Sumner, 78, of Enigma, won her long battle with Lewy Body Dementia, at home surrounded by those she cherished dearly on Sunday, September 15, 2024.
A private graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Tift Memorial Gardens with her grandson, Mr. Evan Goforth officiating.
Ms. Sumner was born November 27, 1945. She had...
Sylvia Maureen Goff Dixon
Sep 14, 2024
Sylvia Goff Dixon,84 passed away peacefully on September 14 2024, at Pruitt Health in Ocilla, Georgia, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on January 12, 1940, in Ocilla, Georgia, and her vibrant spirit touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her.
The funeral service will be held at 3:00 P. M., Tuesday, September...
Fred Hester
Sep 10, 2024
Fred Hester, of the Waterloo Community passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at the age of 90.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 14, 2024 in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors with Rev. Tim Harsey and Rev. Greg Blanchett officiating. Eulogy will be given by Teresa Leggett. Interment will follow...
Gene Albert Arrington
Sep 9, 2024
Gene Albert Arrington, 80, of Tifton passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024 at his residence.
No funeral services will be held at this time.
Ronnie Dunn
Sep 8, 2024
Hugh “Ronnie” Dunn, 74, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at his residence in Tifton, Georgia, just weeks shy of his 75th birthday. Born on September 29, 1949, in Cook County, Georgia, Ronnie was a pillar of his Tifton community and an embodiment of dedication and love for his family.
Ronnie's early life set...
Louise Roberts
Sep 6, 2024
Louise Roberts, a devoted educator and cherished family member, passed away at her home on Friday, September 6, in Enigma, Georgia. Born on April 20, 1957, in Ocilla, Georgia, she was a beacon of love and faith for her family and community throughout her life.
Her funeral service will be held on Monday, September 9, 2024, at 4:00 PM, at Albritton...
Van Marcellus Frazier
Sep 6, 2024
Van Marcellus Frazier, 75 of Ty Ty, born on April 13,1949, in Tift County, Georgia, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024, at Tift Regional Medical Center. He leaves behind a legacy of dedication and a deep love for his family and community.
The funeral service will take place, Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church of...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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