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Cana James Jarriel

Cana James Jarriel

Jan 9, 2025

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Cana James Jarriel passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025. Her funeral service will be held on Friday, January 17, 2025, at the Old United Methodist Church in Black, Alabama. Cana James will be laid to rest at Black Cemetery, in Black, Alabama. Cana James is survived by her parents, Aaron and Caitlin Brown Jarriel of Pitts; two sisters,...

Betty Sue Smith Thompson

Betty Sue Smith Thompson

Jan 9, 2025

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Betty Sue Smith Thompson died on January 9, 2025 in Raleigh, NC at the age of 91. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 71 years, Robert Thompson, her son, Blake Thompson and her sisters Louise Walker, Edith Chambers, Alice Boleman and Grace Smith. She is survived by son, Bryan (Barbara) Thompson, daughter Beth (Martin)...

Sherry Regina Pinion Pearson

Sherry Regina Pinion Pearson

Jan 8, 2025

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Sherry Regina Pinion Pearson, 71, of Enigma passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Savannah. Her funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Joseph L. Crumley officiating. Mrs. Pearson will be laid to rest at a later date. The...

Jan Mallard

Jan Mallard

Jan 8, 2025

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Jan Mallard, 66, of Tifton passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at her residence. A private funeral service and burial will be held for Ms. Mallard at a later date. Born March 25, 1958, in Tifton, Ms. Mallard was the daughter of the late Jack Mallard and Joyce Collier Hayes. She was also preceded in death by two...

Thomas Earl Joiner

Thomas Earl Joiner

Jan 7, 2025

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Thomas Earl Joiner, 84, of Saint Simon's Island passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Brunswick Hospital in Brunswick. His funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 16, 2025, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with his cousin, Dr. Charles P. Adams officiating. Mr. Joiner will be laid to rest at Oak Ridge...

Daven Marshall Gore

Daven Marshall Gore

Jan 4, 2025

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Daven Marshall Gore, 66, of Tifton passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Tift Regional Medical Center. The Gore family will receive friends on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at their residence. Contact the family or funeral home for directions. Born December 22, 1958, in Shreveport, Louisiana, Mr. Gore was the son of the late Gale Gore and Florence...

Dorothy Jean Purvis Cheshire

Dorothy Jean Purvis Cheshire

Jan 3, 2025

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Dorothy Jean Purvis Cheshire, 61 of Tifton passed away Friday, January 3, 2025, at Tift Regional Medical Center. Born September 5, 1963, in Tifton, Ms. Cheshire was the daughter of the late John Purvis and Millie Hancock Purvis. She was a homemaker. Ms. Cheshire is survived by her significant other, David Bradley of Tifton; two daughters, Britteny McKie...

Carlton Russell "Rusty" Moore, Jr.

Carlton Russell "Rusty" Moore, Jr.

Jan 1, 2025

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Carlton Russell "Rusty" Moore, Jr., 69, of Tifton passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at Tift Regional Medical Center. A private family graveside funeral service will be held for Mr. Moore at a later date with the Rev. James Irons officiating. Mr. Moore will be laid to rest at Leila Church Cemetery in Omega. The family will receive...

Barbara Jane Searles Lastinger

Barbara Jane Searles Lastinger

Dec 28, 2024

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In Loving Memory of Barbara Jane Searles Lastinger January 27, 1942 – December 28, 2024 Barbara Jane Searles Lastinger, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024, at the age of 82. Born in Rochester, New York, on January 27, 1942, Barbara was the daughter of Herbert and Pauline Searles. She inherited...

Sara Jean Hand Sandifer

Sara Jean Hand Sandifer

Dec 26, 2024

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Sara Jean Hand Sandifer, 81, of Tifton passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Tift Regional Medical Center. Her funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 29, 2024, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Steve Davis officiating. Mrs. Sandifer will be laid to rest at Tift Memorial Gardens. The family...

Angel Antonio Cardenas

Angel Antonio Cardenas

Dec 25, 2024

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Angel Antonio Cardenas, 20, of Tifton passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Children's Hospital in Atlanta. His funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Monday, December 30, 2024, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with Gadier Rosa officiating. Angel will be laid to rest at a later date. The family will receive friends on...

Cassandra "Sandi" Ann Morgan Pilcher

Cassandra "Sandi" Ann Morgan Pilcher

Dec 24, 2024

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Cassandra "Sandi" Ann Morgan Pilcher, 50, of Ocilla passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at her residence. Her funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Waterloo Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Jeff Pangle officiating. Sandi will be laid to rest at Waterloo Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on...

Linda "Gayle" Gann Norman

Linda "Gayle" Gann Norman

Dec 24, 2024

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Linda "Gayle" Gann Norman, 77, of Enigma, formerly of Tifton, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at her residence. A private family graveside funeral service will be held for Mrs. Norman at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 27, 2024, at Old Ty Ty Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Tifton, where she will be laid to rest. The Rev. Chip...

Sarah Frances Ray Woods

Sarah Frances Ray Woods

Dec 21, 2024

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Sarah Frances Ray Woods of Tifton went to be with the Lord Jesus on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at the age of 90. Her funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 27, 2024, at Carpenter Road Church of God with Pastor Clayton Dowd officiating. Kyle Woods will give a eulogy. Mrs. Woods will be laid...

Dorothy "Dot" Evelyn Culick Kirby Altman

Dorothy "Dot" Evelyn Culick Kirby Altman

Dec 18, 2024

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Dorothy "Dot" Evelyn Culick Kirby Altman, 92, died peacefully Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Maple Court Senior Residence in Tifton, GA. Visitation will be held on Monday morning at 10 am, December 23, 2024 followed by the funeral service at 11 am to be held in the sanctuary of the Scranton Baptist Church, Scranton, SC. The service will...

Donald Wayne Hester

Donald Wayne Hester

Dec 16, 2024

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Donald Wayne Hester, 80, of Omega passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, at his residence. A graveside funeral service will be held for Mr. Hester at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 20, 2024, at Oak Ridge Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest. The Rev. Christopher House will officiate with a eulogy to be given by Dorise H....

Joann Barfield Hamilton

Joann Barfield Hamilton

Dec 15, 2024

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Joann Barfield Hamilton, 87, of Tifton passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Southern Oaks Personal Care Home in Tifton. Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with Rev. Casey Spearman officiating. Mrs. Hamilton will be laid to rest at Oak Ridge Cemetery....

Jimmy Ralph Green

Jimmy Ralph Green

Dec 15, 2024

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Jimmy Ralph Green, 87 of Tempe, Arizona, passed away December 15, 2024, in Tempe, Arizona. He was born February 3, 1937, in Promise City, Iowa, the son of Ralph F. and Nelma I. (Hellyer) Green. He accepted Christ when he was 15 years old and was baptized in a pond in Powersville, Missouri and went to Mercer High...

George Emmette "Sonny" House, Iii

George Emmette "Sonny" House, Iii

Dec 13, 2024

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George Emmette "Sonny" House, III, 78, of Omega passed away Friday, December 13, 2024, at his residence. His funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Maple Street Church in Omega with the Rev. Christopher House and the Rev. Allen Mullis officiating. Mr. House will be laid to rest at Omega Cemetery. The...

Barbara Nell Swails Paulk

Barbara Nell Swails Paulk

Dec 13, 2024

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Barbara Nell Swails Paulk, 75, of Tifton passed away Friday, December 13, 2024, at Harborview Nursing Center in Tifton. Her funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Ike Branch officiating. Mrs. Paulk will be laid to rest at Oak Ridge Cemetery. The...

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