OBITUARIES

Recent Tift County Obituaries

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

Doris Joanne Aultman

Doris Joanne Aultman

May 6, 2024

Doris Joanne Aultman, a beloved soul, peacefully passed away on May 6, 2024, in Tifton, Georgia. She was born on August 1, 1932, in Lee Township, Michigan, to the late William and Amanda Hall. Doris radiated kindness and tenderness, touching the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know her.  A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on...

Charles Glynn Tawzer, Sr.

Charles Glynn Tawzer, Sr.

May 2, 2024

Charles Glynn Tawzer Sr. 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 2, 2024 after a battle with dementia and cancer. 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Wayside Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Cargle and Rev. Corey Thompson officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with military honors...

Rebecca Chapman Willis

Rebecca Chapman Willis

May 2, 2024



Mrs. Rebecca Chapman Willis, 101, a beloved member of the Tifton community, passed away on May 2, 2024, at Fellowship Home at Meriwether in Milledgeville, Georgia. She was born on April 27, 1923, in Worth County, Georgia.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, May 6, 2024 in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors with Rev. John McMillan,...

Ellen Ann Weaver Fritz

Ellen Ann Weaver Fritz

Apr 30, 2024

Ellen Ann Weaver Fritz, known for her vibrant personality and unwavering love for her family, friends, and community, passed away on April 30, 2024, in At Home Senior Living in Thomson, Georgia. She was born on July 4, 1957, in Tift County, Georgia.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at Oakridge Cemetery with Rev....

Michael Craig Barber

Michael Craig Barber

Apr 25, 2024

Michael Craig Barber,56, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on April 25, 2024, at his residence. He was born on February 5, 1968, in Tift County to his loving parents, Connie and J. T. Barber.  Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 3, 2024 at 2:00 P.M.in the Chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors with Rev. Jimmy Hinson...

Henry "Wayne" Harris

Henry "Wayne" Harris

Apr 25, 2024



Henry “Wayne” Harris, 89, born on February 15, 1935, in Irwin County, Georgia, passed away on April 25, 2024, at Maple Court Assisted Living Center in Tifton, Georgia. He was well-respected for his dedicated service and commitment throughout his life.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Monday, April 29, 2024 in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors with...

Cynthia Louise Parrish Walker

Cynthia Louise Parrish Walker

Apr 24, 2024

Mrs. Cynthia Louise Parrish Walker, 73, of Inverness, Florida formerly of Tifton passed away on April 24, 2024.

Graveside services will be held at Oakridge Cemetery on Monday, April 29, 2024 at 2:00 P.M with Mr. David Moore officiating.

Junior Reyes, Grant Moore, Andy Doles, Austin Doles, Dan Bennett and Josh Lincoln will serve as pallbearers. Cynthia was born August 2, 1950 in...

George Timothy Wiggins

George Timothy Wiggins

Apr 24, 2024

George Timothy Wiggins, 64 of Tifton passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Arrangements are incomplete.and will be announced later.

Katherine Lindsey Webb

Katherine Lindsey Webb

Apr 24, 2024

Katherine Lindsey Webb, 91, of Tifton, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family at the time of her death.

The family will receive friends at Salem Baptist Church on Friday, April 26, 2024, from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. Mrs. Webb’s funeral service will follow immediately at...

Habumwete Tresor Banani

Habumwete Tresor Banani

Apr 22, 2024

Habumwete Tresor  Banani, a dedicated school teacher at Skyline Schools in Phoenix, Arizona, has sadly passed away at his residence. He was born on February 12, 1987, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Our Divine Saviour Catholic Church with Father Peter Oyenugba officiating. Interment will follow at...

Thomas Sidney Renfroe, III

Thomas Sidney Renfroe, III

Apr 22, 2024

Thomas Sidney “Sid” Renfroe, III, of Tifton, Georgia, passed away on April 22, 2024. He was a respected individual who touched the lives of many.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, April 26, 2024 at Oakridge Cemetery with Rev. Craig Nalls officiating and where he will be buried by his Dad. No formal visitation will be...

Carolyn Partin Harvey

Carolyn Partin Harvey

Apr 7, 2024

Carolyn P. Harvey, a compassionate soul dedicated to her family and the Lord Jesus Christ, passed away at Community Hospice and Palliative Care in Jacksonville, Florida, on Sunday, April 7, 2024  

 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors, with the Rev. Michael Marchant officiating.  Interment will follow...

Mr. Grady Milton Thompson, Sr.

Mr. Grady Milton Thompson, Sr.

Apr 1, 2024

Mr. Grady Milton Thompson, Sr., a hardworking self-employed retired farmer, passed away peacefully at Tift Regional Medical Center on Monday, April 1, 2024 with his children by his side. He was born in Worth County on June 27, 1922 and dedicated his life to both his family and his faith as a member of Lenox Baptist Church where he was...

Esli Tzoyohua

Esli Tzoyohua

Mar 30, 2024

Esli Tzoyohua, 3, passed away on March 30, 2024. 

Funeral services will be held at the Chapel of Albritton Funeral Services on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. with Pastor Pablo Melgarejo officiating. Burial will follow directly after the service at Oakridge Cemetery. The Family will receive friends from 9:30 A.M. – 9:45 A.M. before the service.

Esli is preceeded in...

Itzel Tzoyohua

Itzel Tzoyohua

Mar 30, 2024

Itzel Tzoyohua, 1, passed away on March 30, 2024. 

Funeral services will be held at the Chapel of Albritton Funeral Services on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. with Pastor Pablo Melgarejo officiating. Burial will follow directly after the service at Oakridge Cemetery. The Family will receive friends from 9:30 A.M. – 9:45 A.M. before the service.

Itzel is preceeded in...

Bonnie Daniel Scott

Bonnie Daniel Scott

Mar 30, 2024

Bonnie Carol Daniel Scott, 78,  a beloved member of the Tifton community, went to be with her Savior Jesus on March 30, 2024 while she was visiting her son in Africa. 

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Northside Baptist Church of Tifton with Rev. Stacy Phillips, Rev. Kevin Kilgore, Rev. Steve McCombs and...

Joyce Powell Parker

Joyce Powell Parker

Mar 30, 2024

Dr. Joyce Powell Parker, a dedicated educator and a passionate community member, passed away at her residence in Tifton, Ga. on March 30, 2024. She was born on February 12, 1937, in Augusta, Georgia. Joyce leaves behind a legacy filled with love, kindness, and valuable contributions to those around her.

A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, April 7th at...

Adam Tyler Fall

Adam Tyler Fall

Mar 29, 2024



Adam Tyler Fall, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024 at Navicent Health in Macon, Georgia. He was born on January 14, 1993 in Jacksonville, Florida, to Charlotte and Morris Fall. 

 

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, April 12, 2024 at Tift Memorial Gardens with Mr. Doug Smith presiding and Lexi...

Bettie Sue Belflower Rowell

Bettie Sue Belflower Rowell

Mar 28, 2024

Bettie “Sue” Belflower Rowell, a compassionate soul and a dedicated registered nurse, passed away at her residence in Ocilla, Georgia. She was born in Tift County, Georgia, on February 27, 1940. Sue leaves behind a legacy of kindness and care that will be cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing her.  Throughout her life, Sue pursued excellence in...

Valdis Vanags

Valdis Vanags

Mar 26, 2024

In loving memory of Valdis Vanags, who before his retirement was a dedicated A/C Refrigeration contractor with George Ellis Company in New Haven, CT, whose journey on this earth came to a peaceful end at his residence in Tifton, Georgia. Valdis was born in Braunsweigen, Germany, on January 24, 1948.

A Celebration of Life honoring the life of Valdis Vanags will...

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