The Tifton Gazette | Obituaries

Jackie SpradleyJackie Spradley

1937 - 2026

Mary Jacqueline "Jackie" Brown Spradley, 88, of Tifton passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Tift Regional Medical Center. Her funeral service was held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, February 8, 2026, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Matt Howell officiating. Mrs. Spradley was laid to rest...

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John HaswellJohn Haswell

1952 - 2026

John Arthur Haswell, 73, of Tifton passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Legacy Village in Tifton. A memorial service was held for Mr. Haswell at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 4, 2026, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Joseph L. Crumley officiating. Mr. Haswell will be laid to...

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David "Tommy" JohnsonDavid "Tommy" Johnson

1939 - 2026

David Thomas Johnson, 86, of Tifton passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Fellowship Home in Valdosta. His funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 2, 2026, in the Memorial Chapel of Tifton's First Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenny Miller officiating. A eulogy was given by Rev. BJ Funk. Mr....

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Willette MartinWillette Martin

1947 - 2026

Willette Powell Martin, 78, of Tifton passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026, at her residence. Her funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2026, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Ron Lawhon officiating. A eulogy was given by Rodney Stone. Mrs. Martin was laid to rest...

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Jerry Rowland SrJerry Monroe Rowland Sr

1940 - 2026

Mr. Jerry Monroe Rowland, age 85, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026 at his home in Americus.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 23, at First Methodist Church, with Rev. Daryl Brown officiating and Alwen Yeung and Jenny Ledger providing musical accompaniment. Interment followed in Oak...

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Tommy CottleTommy Cottle

1941 - 2026

Tommy E. Cottle, 84, of Ty Ty passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, at his residence. His funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, January 22, 2026, in the Worship Center at Ty Ty First Baptist Church with Rev. John Smith officiating. Mr. Cottle will be laid to rest at Ty Ty First Baptist Church Cemetery....

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