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Willis Henry Dowdy

Willis Henry Dowdy

Jun 20, 2022

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Willis Henry Dowdy, 87, of Tifton went home to be with his Lord on Monday, June 20, 2022. His funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Friday, June 24, 2022, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Clayton Dowd officiating. A eulogy will be given by Bobby Kirkland. He will be laid to...

Sylvia Hanson Nelson

Sylvia Hanson Nelson

Jun 20, 2022

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Sylvia Hanson Nelson, 77, of Tifton passed away Monday, June 20, 2022, at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta. A graveside funeral service will be held for Mrs. Nelson at 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 24, 2022, at Oak Ridge Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest. Bishop Todd Brey will officiate. The family will receive friends on...

Marian Moon Harrod

Marian Moon Harrod

Jun 19, 2022

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Marian Moon Harrod, 77, of Tifton passed away on June 19, 2022, in Marietta. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in the Memorial Chapel of Tifton's First Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Jason Moon, Floyd Moon, Buck Moon, Monty Moon, Chase Harrod, and Connor Harrod....

Adalyn Belle "Addie Belle" Smith

Adalyn Belle "Addie Belle" Smith

Jun 19, 2022

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Adalyn Belle "Addie Belle" Smith, 3, of Tifton passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022, at Tift Regional Medical Center. Her funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 25, 2022, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Steve Davis and the Rev. Gary Cadwell officiating. Addie Belle will be laid to rest...

Wanda Croy Sparks

Wanda Croy Sparks

Jun 18, 2022

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Wanda Sparks, 72 years old, passed away at home on June 18, 2022 in Tifton, GA. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. on June 21, 2022, at Omega Church of God, 1471 Georgia Avenue, Omega GA 31775. Wanda's Home Going Celebration will be at 3:00 p.m., immediately following visitation, at Omega Church of God with...

Major "Ellis" Camp

Major "Ellis" Camp

Jun 18, 2022

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Major "Ellis" Camp, 83, of Carrabelle, Florida passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022, at his residence. His funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 24, 2022, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Kenny Kicklighter officiating. Mr. Camp will be laid to rest at First Baptist Church of Ty Ty Cemetery....

Elbert Lee Sumner

Elbert Lee Sumner

Jun 17, 2022

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Elbert Lee Sumner, 79, of Tifton entered heaven on June 17, 2022. He was at his home with his wife of almost 58 years by his side. His home-going service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Larry Daughtry and the Rev. Clayton Dowd...

Charles Griner

Charles Griner

Jun 16, 2022

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Charles Dewey "Charlie" Griner, Sr., 76, of Enigma passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022, at his residence. His funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Monday, June 20, 2022, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Garvie Nichols, Jr. officiating. Mr. Griner will be laid to rest at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery...

James Howard "Buddy" Cone, Jr.

James Howard "Buddy" Cone, Jr.

Jun 15, 2022

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James Howard "Buddy" Cone, Jr., 62, of Tifton passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Tift Regional Medical Center. His funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 19, 2022, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Steve Hand officiating. Mr. Cone will be laid to rest at Oak Ridge Cemetery. The...

Sandra Ross Barbee

Sandra Ross Barbee

Jun 15, 2022

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Sandra Ross Barbee, 79, of Tifton passed away June 15, 2022, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Her funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Hickory Springs Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Walt DeLoach and Elder Buck Grantham officiating. Mrs. Barbee will be laid to rest at Hickory Springs Primitive...

Pamela Hall Beggs

Pamela Hall Beggs

Jun 15, 2022

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Pamela Hall Beggs, 71, of West Berrien passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at her residence. Her funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Community Church in West Berrien with the Rev. Garvie Nichols, Jr. officiating. Mrs. Beggs will be laid to rest at Oakey Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Berrien County....

Gerald Neal "Jake" Herring, Jr.

Gerald Neal "Jake" Herring, Jr.

Jun 15, 2022

Obituary

Gerald Neal "Jake" Herring, Jr., 100, of Tifton passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his family. His funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 20, 2022, at Tifton's First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jay Roberson and the Rev. Trevor Ward officiating. The family will receive friends...

Travis Earl Metts

Travis Earl Metts

Jun 13, 2022

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Travis Earl Metts, 75, of Winston, formerly of Tifton, passed away Monday, June 13, 2022, at Atlanta Medical Center. His funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 18, 2022, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with Elder Buck Grantham officiating. Mr. Metts will be laid to rest at Oak Ridge Cemetery. The family...

Jo Edith Rutland Lindsey

Jo Edith Rutland Lindsey

Jun 11, 2022

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Jo Edith Rutland Lindsey, 89, of Tifton passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Tift Regional Medical Center. Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 16, 2022, in the Memorial Chapel of Tifton's First Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Wayne Roe and the Rev. Lonnie Lacy officiating. Mrs. Lindsey will be laid to...

Albert Boyd Sumler

Albert Boyd Sumler

Jun 10, 2022

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Albert Boyd Sumler, 76, of Tifton passed away Friday, June 10, 2022, at his residence. His funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2022, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Landon Alberson officiating. Mr. Sumler will be laid to rest at a later date. The family will receive friends...

Sheila Horne Jones

Sheila Horne Jones

Jun 9, 2022

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Sheila Horne Jones, 63, of Omega passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022, at her residence. Her funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Omega Baptist Church with the Rev. Stephen Norris officiating. Diane Walden will offer a eulogy. Mrs. Jones will be laid to rest at Omega Cemetery. The family will receive...

Margaret Johnson Wall

Margaret Johnson Wall

Jun 9, 2022

Obituary

Margaret Johnson Wall, 71, of Omega passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022, Pruitt Health-Sunrise in Moultrie. A graveside funeral service will be held for Mrs. Wall at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 13, 2022, at Salem Memorial Gardens, where she will be laid to rest. The Rev. Joe Crews will officiate. Born on July 3, 1950, in Keokuk, Iowa,...

Leonard James Gray

Leonard James Gray

Jun 7, 2022

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Leonard James Gray, 75, of Enigma passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022. His funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 10, 2022, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Tony Roberts officiating. Mr. Gray will be laid to rest at Enigma Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, June 10,...

Jimmy Allen Powers, Sr.

Jimmy Allen Powers, Sr.

Jun 5, 2022

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Jimmy Allen Powers, Sr., 63, of Norman Park passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center in Moultrie. His funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 10, 2022, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. William Fogarty officiating. Mr. Powers will be laid to rest at Tift Memorial...

Heather Jordan Klopfenstein

Heather Jordan Klopfenstein

Jun 4, 2022

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Heather Jordan Klopfenstein, 26, of Moultrie passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Tift Regional Medical Center. Her funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 9, 2022, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals, with the Rev. Chad Hendley officiating. Heather will be laid to rest at Lawrence Cemetery. The family will receive friends...

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