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Margaret Green Copeland
Jun 9, 2003
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Margaret Green Copeland, 78, of Tifton passed away Monday, June 9, 2003, at Tift Regional Medical Center. Her funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 12, 2003, at Grace Baptist Church in Tifton with the Rev. Ronny Vice officiating. Mrs. Copeland was laid to rest at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Born June 15, 1924, in Buchanan (Haralson...
Ricky Charles Tillery
Jun 8, 2003
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Ricky Charles Tillery, 44, of Omega passed away Sunday. June 8, 2003, at his residence. His funeral service and burial were held at a later date. Born December 13, 1958, in Fulton County, Mr. Tillery was the son of the late Billy Tillery and Aurlia Steverson Tillery. Mr. Tillery is survived by one daughter, Paula Tillery of Georgia;...
Dorsey George King
Jun 7, 2003
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Dorsey George King, 44, of Tifton passed away Saturday, June 7, 2003, at Tift Regional Medical Center. A graveside funeral service was held for Mr. King at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, 10, 2003, at Lawrence Cemetery in Tifton, where he was laid to rest. The Rev. T. Manuel Johnson officiated. Earl Mullis, K. C. Cole, Jimmy Smith, Tim Brady,...
John Bartford Cherry
Jun 7, 2003
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John Bartford Cherry, 65, of Ty Ty passed away Saturday, June 7, 2003, at his brother's residence in Dublin. His funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 10, 2023, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. N. C. Spradley officiating. Mr. Cherry was laid to rest at Hickory Springs Primitive Baptist Church...
James Douglas Fowler
Jun 3, 2003
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James Douglas Fowler, 83, of Tifton passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2003, at Tift Regional Medical Cetner. A private funeral service and burial was held for Mr. Fowler at a later date. Born June 19, 1919, in Worth County, Mr. Fowler was the son of the late James "Allie" Allison Fowler and Elizabeth Brady Fowler. Before retiring, he...
Estelle Sellars Ledford Bannister
Jun 1, 2003
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Estelle Sellars Ledford Bannister, 67, of Tifton passed away Sunday, June 1, 2003, at her residence. A graveside funeral service was held for Mrs. Bannister at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2003, at Oak Ridge Cemetery, where she was laid to rest. The Rev. Ronny Vice and the Rev. Herman Walker officiated. The members of Grace Baptist Church...
Mildred Ray Swain
Jun 1, 2003
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Mildred Ray Swain, 83, of Tifton passed away Sunday, June 1, 2003, at Tift Regional Medical Center. Her funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, 2003, at Zion Hope Baptist Church in Tifton with the Rev. Olin Hamlin and the Rev. Eddie Allen officiating. Mrs. Swain was laid to rest at Zion Hope Baptist Church...
Moses Terrell "M. T." Lynn, Jr.
May 30, 2003
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Moses Terrell "M. T." Lynn, Jr., 76, of Tifton passed away Friday, May 30, 2003, at his residence. A private graveside funeral service was held for Mr. Lyn at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 2, 2003, at Oak Ridge Cemetery, where he was laid to rest. The Rev. Tony Register officiated. Born July 7, 1926, in Brinson (Decatur County),...
Juanita Willis Bryan Allen
May 29, 2003
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Juanita Willis Bryan Allen, 86, of Tifton passed away Thursday, May 29, 2003, at Tift Regional Medical Center. Her funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2003, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Dr. W. Ches Smith, III and the Rev. Dr. Wayne Roe officiating. Mrs. Allen was laid to...
Adelaide Heath Nobles
May 26, 2003
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Adelaide Heath Nobles, 86, of Tifton passed away Monday, May 26, 2003, at Beverly Health Care in Tifton. Her funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 29, 2003, in the Memorial Chapel of Tifton's First Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. W. Ches Smith, III and the Rev. Paul Thomas officiating. Mrs. Nobles was laid to...
Kathleen "Kitty" Self Hill
May 25, 2003
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Kathleen "Kitty" Self Hill, 81, of Chula passed away Sunday, May 25, 2003, at Tift Regional Medical Center. Her funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2003, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Tony Crawley officiating. Mrs. Hill was laid to rest at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Mike Paulk, John Paulk,...
David L. Yeary, Sr.
May 24, 2003
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David L. Yeary, Sr., 66, of Tifton passed away Saturday, May 24, 2003, at his residence. His funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 26, 2003, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Dr. Fred Evers officiating. Mr. Yeary was laid to rest at a later date. Born April 27, 1937, in...
James Harold Mason, Sr.
May 24, 2003
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James Harold Mason, Sr.,86, of Tifton passed away Saturday, May 24, 2003, at his residence. His funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 26, 2003, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Dr. W. Ches Smith, III and the Rev. Dr. Wayne Roe officiating. Mr. Mason was laid to rest at Arlington...
Curtis John Withers
May 24, 2003
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Curtis John Withers, 76, of Ocilla passed away Saturday, May 24, 2003, at his residence. A graveside funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 25, 2003, at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Tifton, where he was laid to rest. The Rev. Henry Bryant, Sr. officiated. Born November 18, 1926, in Tift County, Mr. Withers was the...
Clifford Henry Hancock
May 20, 2003
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Clifford Henry Hancock, 75, of Tifton passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2003, at his residence. His funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 22, 2003, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Brad Royal officiating. Mr. Hancock was laid to rest at Oakridge Methodist Church Cemetery in Tifton. Mr. Hancock's nephews served...
Janie Hobby Faircloth
May 19, 2003
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Janie Hobby Faircloth, 91, of Tifton passed away Monday, May 19, 2003, at Bradley Place Assisted Living in Tifton. Her funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 23, 2003, at Fourth Street Baptist Church in Tifton with the Rev. Ken Conner and the Rev. Chuck Yzenski officiating. Mrs. Faircloth was laid to rest at Liberty Baptist...
Laura Massey Rice
May 19, 2003
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Laura Massey Rice, 83, of Stuart, Florida, formerly of Tifton, passed away Monday, May 19, 2003, at Martin Memorial South Hospital in Stuart, Florida. Her funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 23, 2003, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Hayward Tomblin officiating. Mrs. Rice was laid to rest at Oak...
William "Bill" Jefferson Wiggins
May 17, 2003
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William "Bill" Jefferson Wiggins, 78, of Tifton passed away Saturday, May 17, 2003, at Beverly Health Care in Tifton. Her funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2003, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Chuck Yzenski officiating. Mr. Wiggins was laid to rest at Tift Memorial Gardens. Born November 22,...
Mack Alred Bryant, Jr.
May 16, 2003
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Mack Alred Bryant, Jr., 47, of Tifton passed away Friday, May 16, 2003, at Tift Regional Medical Center. His funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2003, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Frank Barfield officiating. Mr. Bryant was laid to rest at Turner Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Enigma....
Cheri Kendrick Windham
May 13, 2003
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Cheri Kendrick Windham, 52, of Tifton passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2003, at her residence. A graveside funeral service was held for Mrs. Windham at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 15, 2003, at Hickory Springs Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Tifton, where she was laid to rest. Elder Lee Chambers officiated. Born March 14, 1951, in Tift County, Mrs....
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