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Local Obituaries for Tifton, GA, Tift County & Surrounding Areas
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...
Raymond Dennis Sirmans
May 20, 2024
Raymond Dennis Sirmans, 85, of Tifton, passed away at his residence on May 20, 2024.
Graveside funeral services will be held Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 11:00A.M. with Rev. Steve Davis officiating at Waterloo Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors being rendered. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 22,2024 from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. at Albritton Funeral Directors.
He...
Jerry Eugene Wiggins
May 17, 2024
Jerry Eugene Wiggins, 89, a devoted family man, passed away on May 17, 2024 at Legacy Assisted Living Center in Tifton, Georgia. He was born on November 15, 1934, in Meriwether County, Georgia.
Funeral services will be held at Macedonia Baptist Church on Monday, May 20, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. with Dr. Danny Wiggins and Rev. Corey Thompson officiating. Interment will...
Richard Glynn Petty
May 12, 2024
Richard Glynn Petty, 54, formerly of the Chula community, passed away suddenly on May 12, 2024 in Valdosta, Georgia. He was born on May 19, 1969, in Tifton to Linda Flowers and Charles Carson Petty. Richard was known for his dedication and hard work throughout his life.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, May 16,...
Reba Joyce (Butler) Green
May 9, 2024
Reba Joyce (Butler) Green of Tifton, GA passed from this life on May 9, 2024 of natural causes. She lived a long and full life and passed at 93 years of age. Reba grew up in Paint Rock Valley, AL. She was working as an operator for the phone company when she met the love of her life, Donald Lee...
Tommy Waldrop
May 8, 2024
Jim Tom "Tommy" Waldrop, a dedicated individual known for his passion for agriculture and education, passed away on May 8, 2024, in his hometown of Tifton. Born on October 17, 1954, in Tifton, Tommy's journey through life was marked by his unwavering commitment to his work and his deep love for his family.
A memorial service will be held on Monday,...
Luis Alberto Ramirez Perez
May 7, 2024
Luis Alberto Ramirez Perez, a self-employed roofer known for his hard work and dedication, passed on May 7, 2024, at Tift Regional Medical Center. He was born on December 4, 1987, in Guanajuato Mexico.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, May 10, 2024 at Our Divine Saviour Catholic Church with Father Peter Oyenugba officiating. The family...
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