OBITUARIES
George E. Reinhardt
Jan 8, 2026
George E. Reinhardt, born on August 27, 1962, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, in Ashburn.
George was a proud graduate of Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service, where he developed the skills that would define his career. He was a licensed funeral director and embalmer, dedicated to serving his community with compassion and integrity. He was also a member of...
Sarah Marie Smith
Jan 7, 2026
Sarah Marie Smith, born on May 4, 1976, in Tifton, departed this world on January 7, 2026, in Sycamore. She was a cherished daughter, friend, and a source of joy to all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Sarah's warmth and kindness were evident to everyone she encountered. She had a remarkable ability to connect with people, never meeting a...
Shelia Gail McClelland Wilson
Jan 6, 2026
Shelia Gail McClelland Wilson, 75, passed away January 6, 2025 at Pruitt Healtcare in Ashburn.
Sheila was born in Orange, Texas on September 14, 1950 to the late Rufus Preston and Ruby McClelland. She was a homemaker and owned and operated a daycare in Texas. Sheila enjoyed crafting and reading. She also enjoyed cooking, especially during the holidays.
She is survived by...
Robert Bussey "Bob" Christian
Dec 30, 2025
Robert Bussey “Bob” Christian 72 of Cleveland, Georgia passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
Bob was born February 18, 1953 in Tifton, Georgia to Otis Kirby Christian and Florence Ruth (Coker) Christian of Sycamore, Georgia. Bob had three brothers that he was very close to and created fond memories with. Growing up Bob enjoyed fishing...
Richard David Sellars
Dec 29, 2025
Richard David Sellars, 69, of Ashburn passed away Monday, December 29, 2025 at his residence.
Richard was born in Turner County on August 25, 1956 to the late Robert Avery Sellars and Evelyn Sellars Mann. He was a self-employed carpenter. Richard was a simple man. He enjoyed fishing and being on the river. Richard also loved music and enjoyed grilling and...
John Daniel "Dan" Beard
Dec 23, 2025
John Daniel Beard , known mostly as "Dan" left this world on his own terms December 23, 2025. Kind of like the life he lived, he believed in a job well done and no excuses. He left family behind that will truly miss him!!
He was born on January 15, 1946 to the late John L. Beard and Georgia Pauline (Wood)...
Patricia "Pat" Lumpkin Rainey
Dec 13, 2025
Patrica “Pat/Mamama” Lumpkin Rainey, 85, was embraced by her Savior on December 13th, 2025, surrounded by her family. Pat was a faithful Christian, devoted sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.
Pat was born August 10th,1940 to Joseph Herbert and Lonel Anderson Lumpkin in Turner County. She grew up in a close-knit family of 8 siblings. Pat was in the first graduating...
Cheryl Bledsoe Goff
Dec 12, 2025
Cheryl Bledsoe Goff, 74, of Rebecca passed away Friday, December 12, 2025 at the Willson Hospice house in Albany.
Cheryl was born on October 28, 1951 in Tift County to the late Harvey and Helen Wright Bledsoe. She was a faith member of Harmony Baptist Church where she served as the church pianist and helped with Vacation Bible School for many...
Helen Annette Barfield
Dec 11, 2025
Helen Annette Barfield, 90, of Tifton passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025 at her residence.
Helen was born on May 24, 1935 in Cordele to the late Thomas and Mary Elizabeth McKinney Morris. She was a seamstress, having worked for the Manhattan Shirt Company. Helen was a member of Second Baptist Church in TIfton. She loved vacationing in Florida and visiting...
James "Jimmy" Quinton Yarbrough, Jr.
Dec 10, 2025
James “Jimmy” Quinton Yarbrough, Jr., 76, of Ashburn passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at his residence. Jimmy was a devoted husband, loving father and amazing grandfather/papa.
Jimmy was born in Tift County on October 9, 1949 to the late James Quinton, Sr. and Elva Gray Lockerman Yarbrough. He was Pattern Designer at Best Manufacturing. Jimmy loved gardening and took great...
Ray Cox
Dec 7, 2025
Ray Cox, 80, of Ashburn passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025 at Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital.
Ray was born on April 5, 1945 in Worth County to the late Aaron Jefferson and Myrtie Powell Cox. He was a retired owner and operator of Ray Cox Trucking, Inc. and a member of New Bethel Freewill Baptist Church. Ray was an avid outdoorsman...
Howard Michael Hasty
Nov 29, 2025
Howard Michael Hasty, lovingly known as “Pop”, passed away at the age of 80 on November 29, 2025. Born in the Bethel Community of Tift County and raised in the Primitive Baptist faith, Pop lived a life marked by devotion–to God, to family, to service, and to country. Pop was ordained as an elder in May, 2021 and had recently...
Martha Faye Mitchell Turner
Nov 21, 2025
Martha Faye Mitchell Turner, 56, of Sycamore passed away Friday, November 21, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her family.
Martha was born in Sumter County on June 19, 1969 to the late Robert Lee Mitchell and Margaret Faye Bullard Mitchell. She was a homemaker and a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Martha enjoyed playing the drums and singing. She was...
Larry Gene Fortson
Nov 20, 2025
Larry Gene Fortson, 78, of Ashburn passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Tift Regional Medical Center.
Gene was born on May 4, 1947 in Turner County to the late Luther Howard and Mildred Christine Calhoun Fortson. He was a self-employed mechanic. Gene was also a member of High Hill Baptist Church. Gene enjoyed helping people, especially when it came to...
Cortez NeSmith Purcell
Nov 6, 2025
Cortez NeSmith Purcell, 94, of Ashburn passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025 at her residence.
Cortez was born on October 13, 1931 in Sycamore to the late Isaac Lamar and Carrie Belle Cromer NeSmith. She was a homemaker and member of Bethel Baptist Church. Cortez loved to sew and made the family numerous quilts. Her family described her as a super...
Shirley Ann Freeman Wise
Nov 6, 2025
Shirley Ann Freeman Wise, 82, of Ashburn passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025 at her residence.
Shirley was born on January 7, 1943 in Rebecca to the late Shirley Andrew and Eunie Mae Harvey Freeman. She was a member of Double Run Baptist Church and a retired waitress. Shirley loved crafting, especially painting. She also loved to visit the beach. Above...
JoAnn Reba Story Oliver
Nov 2, 2025
JoAnn Reba Story Oliver, 88, of Sycamore, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025 at her residence.
JoAnn was born on February 24, 1937 in Turner County to the late Warren Leon and Bessie Ann Haynie Story. She was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist faith. JoAnn loved her flower garden and was known to have a green thumb and...
Norma Carol Hawkins Adkison
Nov 1, 2025
Norma Carol Hawkins Adkison, 90, of Albany, GA passed away peacefully at her home on November 1, 2025. A graveside service will be held at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Rebecca, Georgia at 11:00 AM Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
Norma was born on October 9, 1935 in Armuchee, GA and grew up in Ashburn, GA. She graduated from Young Harris...
Ronald Lemance McWilliams
Oct 26, 2025
The following obituary is posted as a courtesy to the McWilliams family and Burpee-Scott Memorial Chapel and Crematory.
Ronald Lemance McWilliams, 89, of Warner Robins, Georgia, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025. Ronald was born on October 15, 1936, in Decatur, Georgia, to the late William Greer McWilliams and Lillie Belle (Lynch) McWilliams.
From a young age, Ronald felt a strong...
Virginia "Jo" Pirtle West
Oct 24, 2025
Virginia “Jo” West, 87, of Ashburn passed away Friday, October 24, 2025.
Jo was born on April 10, 1938 in Ringgold, Georgia to the late Bill and Hessie Pirtle. She moved to Turner County as a young girl and attended Sycamore Schools. While in high school, she worked at the drive-in theatre. She met the love of her life, Ronald West,...
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