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Shirley Jean Paulk Watson

Shirley Jean Paulk Watson

May 31, 2026

Obituary

Shirley Jean Paulk Watson, 82, of Chula passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the Rehabilitation Center of South Georgia in Tifton. Her funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 4, 2026, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Stephen Hendricks officiating. Mrs. Watson will be laid to rest at Hickory...

Larry "Joe" Eubanks, Sr.

Larry "Joe" Eubanks, Sr.

May 29, 2026

Obituary

Larry "Joe" Eubanks, Sr., 77, of Ty Ty passed away Friday, May 29, 2026, at his residence. His funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Salem Baptist Church with the Rev. Ray Johnson, The Rev. Ashley Roig and the Rev. Andy Ring officiating. Mr. Eubanks will be laid to rest at Salem...

Christopher "Todd" Schofill

Christopher "Todd" Schofill

May 26, 2026

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Christopher "Todd" Schofill, 59, of Tifton passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Select Specialty Hospital in Tallahassee, Florida. His funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2026, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Rickey Wells officiating. Todd will be laid to rest at Metts Cemetery in Alapaha. The...

Linda Carol Edelen Flournoy

Linda Carol Edelen Flournoy

May 26, 2026

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Linda Carol Edelen Flournoy, 79, of Tifton passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Legacy Village in Tifton. Her funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 2026, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Flaviu Ferche and the Rev. Michael Marchant officiating. Mrs. Flournoy will be laid to rest at...

William Harrison “Bill” Brimberry, Iii

William Harrison “Bill” Brimberry, Iii

May 25, 2026

Obituary

William Harrison "Bill" Brimberry, III, 94, of Tifton passed away Monday, May 25, 2026, at his residence. His funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2026, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Chip Grantham officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 30, 2026, in the Chapel of...

Larry Dean Walker

Larry Dean Walker

May 24, 2026

Obituary

Larry Dean Walker, 75, of Tifton, Georgia, passed away on May 24, 2026, at Tift Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on November 17, 1950, in Cordele, Georgia. Mr. Walker was the son of the late Jimmie Lee and Lillie Mae Walker. He worked in construction alongside his two sons, Stevie and Jamie,...

David Gene Meade

David Gene Meade

May 24, 2026

Obituary

David Gene Meade, 81, of Ty Ty passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026, at his residence. His funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Joseph L. Crumley officiating. Mr. Meade will be laid to rest at Salem Memorial Gardens. The family will...

Judith "Judy" Langley Lamberth

Judith "Judy" Langley Lamberth

May 23, 2026

Obituary

Judith "Judy" Langley Lamberth, a devoted mother, grandmother and woman of unwavering faith, entered her heavenly home on May 23, 2026. She passed peacefully, surrounded by love, and she is now restored, whole, and held in the presence of her Savior. Born in Tifton, Georgia on January 6, 1947, Ms. Lamberth was the daughter of the late Benjamin...

Martha Jacquelyn "Jackie" Greer Holtzclaw

Martha Jacquelyn "Jackie" Greer Holtzclaw

May 21, 2026

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Martha Jacquelyn Greer Holtzclaw, fondly known as Jackie, passed away peacefully at her home in Habersham County on May 21, 2026, after valiantly battling an extended illness. A graveside funeral service will be held for Mrs. Holtzclaw at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 1, 2026, at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Tifton, Georgia, where she will be laid to rest....

Pedro Gutierrez

Pedro Gutierrez

May 21, 2026

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Pedro Gutierrez, 71, of Tifton passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026, at his residence. His funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 25, 2026, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with Father Alfonso Gutierrez officiating. Mr. Gutierrez will be laid to rest at Tift Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Monday,...

Kimberly “Kim” Dawn Johnson

Kimberly “Kim” Dawn Johnson

May 21, 2026

Obituary

Kimberly "Kim" Dawn Johnson, 60, of Tifton passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Tift Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family. A graveside funeral service will be held for Kim at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Oak Ridge Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest. The Rev. TJ Mauldin will officiate. The family will...

Bonnie Mae Lott Smith

Bonnie Mae Lott Smith

May 20, 2026

Obituary

Bonnie Mae Lott Smith, 82, of Omega passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Colquitt County Senior Care in Moultrie. Her funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2026, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Kenneth Kicklighter officiating. Ms. Smith will be laid to rest at Tift Memorial Gardens....

Betty Gay Armstrong Smith

Betty Gay Armstrong Smith

May 19, 2026

Obituary

Betty Gay Armstrong Smith, 91, of Enigma passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Southwell Health and Rehab in Adel. Her funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2026, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Scott Walker officiating. Mrs. Smith will be laid to rest at Turner Primitive Baptist...

Betty Ann Wilson Yancey

Betty Ann Wilson Yancey

May 17, 2026

Obituary

Betty Ann Wilson Yancey, 69, of Tifton passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Tift Regional Medical Center. Her funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 2026, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Chris House officiating. Ms. Yancey will be laid to rest at Oak Ridge Cemetery. The family...

Gerald William Redman

Gerald William Redman

May 16, 2026

Obituary

In the stillness of the early morning, Gerald William Redman made his transition to heaven after an extended illness. He was a patient of Vista Park in Douglas, Georgia. A Requiem Mass will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Saint Anne's Episcopal Church in Tifton, Georgia. Father Nathan Wilson will be officiating the service. The viewing...

Kay Frances Hollingsworth

Kay Frances Hollingsworth

May 15, 2026

Obituary

Kay Frances Hollingsworth, 84, of Tifton passed away Friday, May 15, 2026, at Tift Regional Medical Center. Her funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 18, 2026, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Joseph L. Crumley officiating. Ms. Hollingsworth will be laid to rest at Riverside Oakview Cemetery in Albany....

Sharon Jernigan Benefield

Sharon Jernigan Benefield

May 9, 2026

Obituary

Sharon Jernigan Benefield, 75, of Enigma passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026, at her residence. Her funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Joseph L. Crumley officiating, Mrs. Benefield will be laid to rest at Tift Memorial Gardens. The family will receive...

Mary Jensen Rainey

Mary Jensen Rainey

May 9, 2026

Obituary

Mary Rainey, born July 13, 1943, jitterbugged into heaven on May 9, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Mary was the daughter of the late E. Ray Jensen and Louise Brotherson Jensen. She was known for her joyful spirit, warm heart, and the way she could light up a room with her smile...

Joe Mcholland

Joe Mcholland

May 7, 2026

Obituary

Joe McHolland, 91, of Tifton (Berrien County) passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026, at his residence. A graveside funeral service will be held for Mr. McHolland at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Oakey Grove Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Berrien County, where he will be laid to rest. The Rev. Steve Davis will officiate. Born October...

Laura Ann Rowell Harris

Laura Ann Rowell Harris

May 6, 2026

Obituary

Laura Ann Rowell Harris, 47, of Omega passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 9, 2026, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Jason Wade officiating. Laura will be laid to rest at Lawrence Cemetery in Tifton. The family will...

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