All Obituaries

Mr. James Griffin, Jr, 62 of Tifton passed away Friday June 26, 2020 at Tift Regional Medical Center. Mr. Griffin was born July 16, 1957 to the late James Ethridge Griifin, Sr and Laverne &Teenie Averitt. Survivors include his daughters, Angela Griffin of Tifton, and Jaime Griffin of New York; grandchildren, Gracie Westbrook, Peyton Rick, Ava Hill, and Kyleigh Dean; brothers Tim Griffin of Lenox, and Dr. Robert Griffin of Bremen, GA; sisters, Angie Fletcher of...

Mrs. Virginia Ruby Hiers, 76 of Dixie passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Presbyterian Home Quitman. Mrs. Hiers was born October 7, 1943 to the late Hamon & Altha Tyson Miller. Survivors include her son, Vance (Stacie) Hiers of Dixie; daughter Donna Lynn Hiers of Atlanta; grandchildren, Van Hiers, Heather Hiers, Paige (Justin) Proctor, and Krysta (Josh) Williams; great grandchildren, Dallas, Brayden, Clayton, and Everlee; sister, Wyber Becton of West Virginia; and niece, Windy Becton...

Mrs. Nancy "Bebop" Conley Griffin, 63 of West Berrien passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family and friends.  Mrs. Griffin was born October 19, 1956 in Tift County to the late Clyde Thomas Conley and Gladys Louise Conger Conley.  She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.  Mrs. Griffin enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, attending church services and fishing. Survivors include her husband, Johnny Thomas Griffin of...

Infant, Odin Alexander Roach passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at Macon Medical Center in Macon. Odin was born may 24, 2020 in Tifton. Survivors include his parents, Edward Roach and Ashley Brittain of Nashville; brothers, Levi Stenton of Nashville, Brayden Roach of Nashville, and Eli Roach of Nashville; sisters, Georgia Roach of Nashville, Dixie Roach of Nashville, and Lillian Roach of Nashville; maternal grandparents, Teresa & David Gerrity of Auburn, GA and paternal grandparents,...

Mr. Wright Warr, Jr., 84 of Nashville passed away Friday, June 19, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Warr was born January 18, 1936 to the late Wille Wright Warr, Sr, and Edith Dubose Warr. He was a member of the First Bapitst Church Nashville, a lifetime scout, and a mason in Louisiana. Mr. Warr retired from the Ford Company after 34 years. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Manelle Warr of Nashville; children, Mark (Sandra) Warr of Villa Rica, GA, Christopher Warr of Nashville, Terry (John)...

Mr. David "Buie" Rowan, 72 of Doerun passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Rowan was born June 15, 1948 to the Buie Johnson Rowan & Eula B. Rowan. He was a avid fisherman and a master story teller.  Survivors include his wife, Barbara Ann Rowan of Doerun; children, Buie Jeffery (Laura) Rowan, Jennifer (Chris) Bittinger, Jason (Jonelle) Rowan, Kendra (Steven) Walden, and Kevin Davis and special friend, Rebekah Newsome; grandchildren, Brent (Ciera)...

Mr. Ernest "Butch" Jobe, Jr, 74 of Adel passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Jobe was born May 17, 1947 to the late Ernest & Calista Chafin Jobe, Sr. He served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. Mr. Jobe worked 30 years at Dell Cook and worked at Guthrie Lumber in Cecil and Borders Melons. Mr. Jobe enjoyed fishing and mowing grass. He loved his family and all his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Donna Jobe of Adel;...

Mr. Douglas 'Doug" Charles Spence 47 of Quitman passed away after a short illness at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, June 15, 2020. Doug was born on June 18, 1972 to the late Paul and Sandra Spence. He attended Ravenwood Academy and graduated from West Brook School. Doug proudly served his country in the United States Army and he worked many years as a welder with Evoqua Water Technology and also worked in the law enforcement. Survivors include his wife, Carrie Walker...

Mr. Kenneth Lambert, 72 of Adel passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at his residence. He was born October 21, 1947 to Henry & Arlene Fordom Lambert. He served in the United States Air Force Reserves for 20 years. Mr. Lambert worked for several years at Lambert Typewriter Co. He liked to fish, the NASCAR, GA Bulldogs, and Atlanta Braves. He is gone to heaven with his beloved dog, Bridgette. Survivors include his wife, Carol Lambert of Adel; sons, Wayne Lambert of Hahira, and Kenneth...

Mr. Roger Earl Stewart, 67 of Rebecca passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at his residence. He was born September 28, 1951 to the late Cecil & Ethel Barry Stewart. Mr. Stewart was owner of Rebecca Tire Service before retiring. Survivors include his sister, Cinda Tyler of Rebecca; brother, Mark (Rebecca) Stewart of Rebecca; niece, Sami Tyler and nephews, Darrell Tyler, and Charles Field. Purvis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.