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Losing a loved one isn't easy, but sharing the responsibility of honouring their life can bring comfort and solace during challenging times. An obituary for Reflection Cremation & Funeral Services provides an opportunity to do just that. But how to write an obituary that captures the essence of a life truly lived - poignantly yet respectfully? Today’s post provides a comprehensive guide to crafting a meaningful obituary that honours your dearly departed.
The Purpose of an Obituary
An obituary is more than a mere death announcement. It serves as a tribute, reflecting the life journey of the deceased, highlighting their accomplishments, and recounting the contributions they made to their communities. Moreover, it provides a notification for acquaintances, distant relatives, and colleagues who may need information about memorial services.
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Robert Self - July 20, 1957 - April 24, 2022
Departed: 04/24/2022 (Tifton)
Obituary Preview: Robert Self, 64 of Sycamore, Ga. passed away on April 24, 2022 at Tift Regional Hospital. Robert was born on July 20, 1957 in Ashburn, Ga. to the late James and Blonnie Wise Self.Robert was a mechanic by trade and loved fixing cars.Robert is survived by his wife, Brenda Self of Sycamore, Ga., two sons Robert Self Jr. of Ashburn, Ga. and Tyler Self of Sycamore, Ga., five daughters, Ashley Self of Sycamore, Ga., Teresa Self of Ashburn, Ga., Lisa (Derek) Collins of Mystic, Ga., Missy (Chad) May of Sycamore, Ga., Melanie (Greg) Musslewhite of Tennessee., Two brothers Tony (Rhonda) Self of Coverdale, Ga., and James (Junior) Self of Ashburn. One sister Gloria Powell of Sylvester, Ga. He is also survived by four grandkids Taylor, Autumn, Hunter, and Darin. He is also survived by a host of friends. Mr. Self was preceded in death by a brother Thomas Self.The family will hold a memorial service at a time to be announced soon.
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Sandra Frameli - July 04, 1946 - April 24, 2022
Departed: 04/24/2022 (Tifton)
Obituary Preview: It is with great sadness I announce the passing of my sweet sister, Sandra Frameli. She went home to be with the Lord today, April 24 at 6 PM. She was a firecracker for sure, lover of life, wonderful homemaker, and a lover of all sports, especially football. She was a great and generous cook who mastered Italian spaghetti from a southern heritage. She loved to garden, crochet, bake, and clean like no body’s business. She would paint anything, fix anything, sew anything, research anything. Her hands were never idle until her stroke. She never met a stranger and could sweet talk or dress you down equally. Survivors include two sons, Donald F. Frameli and George "Tom" Frameli, four grandchildren, two sisters, Nelda Jo Morgan and Janet Crews Bristow.. In addition to her parents, Sandra was preceded in death by two children, one granddaughter and one sister.
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Vickie Ann Bishop - April 09, 1952 - April 20, 2022
Departed: 04/20/2022 (Tifton)
Obituary Preview: Vickie Ann Flippo Bishop 70 of Albany Ga died April 20, 2022 at Wilson hospice home in Albany Ga. Vickie was born on April 9, 1952 in Tift County to the late Julian and Ann Flippo . She grew up in Ty Ty Ga. Vickie worked in the health care field for over 30 years and was employed with Albany Oncology at her retirement. She is survived by her husband, Terry Bishop and two daughters, Karen Vergilio and her husband Damon, and Jennifer Brooke Creech. One son, Mathew Shane Daniels. She is also survived by one sister, Pamela Coker Butler and her husband Jeff of Whittier California. One brother James Michael (Mike) Flippo and his wife Rhonda of Tifton Ga.
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Ronald Alvin Smith - November 15, 1956 - April 19, 2022
Departed: 04/19/2022 (Tifton)
Obituary Preview: Ronald Alvin Smith, age 65 of Ty Ty died Tuesday April 19, 2022 at his home surrounded by familyServices will be 6:00 pm Wednesday April 20, 2022 at The Reflection Chapel.Ronald was born November 15, 1956 in Tift County to the late John R. and Vera Bentley Smith. He was retired after serving many years as the Circulation Manger for the Tifton Gazette. He enjoyed farming, the great outdoors and spending time with his family.Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Carolyn L.Smith, one son, Ronald Smith Jr. one daughter, Ashley (Omar) Cornejo, two grandchildren, Caleb and Caiden Cornejo, one brother, Clinton Smith and two sisters, Frances Collier and Beatrice Brock.
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Maude Evelyn Bratcher - June 18, 1948 - April 19, 2022
Departed: 04/19/2022 (Tifton)
Obituary Preview: Maude Evelyn Bratcher, 73 of Tifton died Tuesday April 19, 2022 at her home. Memorial Services will be 11:00 am. Saturday, April 23rd, 2022, at The Reflection ChapelMaude “Cookie” was born June 18, 1948 in Chicago. Il to the late John W. and Kathryn Milsap. She was the manger for The Pines RV Park for many years and enjoyed meeting old friends and meeting new ones.Survivors include her children, Sharon Moore, Ralph Moore Jr. and Dwayne Moore, nine grandchildren and many great grandchildren.In addition to her parents “Cookie” was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Bratcher and one brother.
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Kathleen Susan Appling - October 30, 1955 - April 15, 2022
Departed: 04/15/2022 (Tifton)
Obituary Preview: Kathleen Smith Appling, age 66 of Lake Park, Ga. died peacefully in her daughter and son in laws home Friday April 15, 2022 under the care of Hospice of South Ga. surrounded by friends and family. Kathy was born October 30, 1955 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. to the late Robert B. and Rose Ella Tessman Smith. She was in customer service for many years. She enjoyed sewing, puzzles, and spending time with her friends and family. Survivors include two daughters, Amy (Tom) Crews and Lori (Clinton) Mullis, grandchildren, Courtney Barraza, Logan Ratliff, Sheldon Appling, Felicity Ecker, Phoenix Mullis and Clara Mullis and three great grandchildren In addition to her parents she was preceded im death by her husband Jon Appling
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Stanley Dale Skipper - January 02, 1970 - April 13, 2022
Departed: 04/13/2022 (Tifton)
Obituary Preview: Stanley Dale Skipper, age 52 of Nashville died Wednesday April13, 2022 at his home. Obit to follow
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Terry L Lynn Forsyth - March 25, 1962 - April 09, 2022
Departed: 04/09/2022 (Tifton)
Obituary Preview: Terry Lynn Forsyth, age 60 of Moultrie died Saturday April 9, 2022 at his home.Terry was born March 25, 1962 in Mobile, Al. to the late Theddie W. and Betty Ann Bailey Forsyth. He was a rock mason for many years and took great pride in his work, he loved the Auburn Tigers, grilling for family and friends and the great outdoors.Survivors include his children, Holly Pickens and Trey Forsyth, life partner, Amy Forsyth, grandchildren, James Smith, Gracie Smith, and Liam Pickens and two brothers, William Forsyth and Scott Gower.Services will be held later in his home state of Alabama.
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Patricia Jenkins - July 10, 1953 - April 08, 2022
Departed: 04/08/2022 (Tifton)
Obituary Preview: Patricia Jenkins , age 68 of Albany died Friday April 8, 2022 at the Willson Hospice House. obit to follow
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Sondra "Teddi" Wohlford - June 23, 1962 - April 08, 2022
Departed: 04/08/2022 (Tifton)
Obituary Preview: Sondra "Teddi" Wohlford, age 59 died Friday April 8, 2022 at Boilingreen Health & Rehab. Service will be held in South Carolina
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Kevin Jay Aultman - July 21, 1974 - April 07, 2022
Departed: 04/07/2022 (Tifton)
Obituary Preview: Kevin Jay Aultman, age 47 died suddenly Friday March 3, 2022 in Tifton, Ga.
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Shirley L Sherrod - November 16, 1943 - April 04, 2022
Departed: 04/04/2022 (Tifton)
Obituary Preview: Shirley L. Sherrod, age 78 of Ray City, Ga. died Monday April 4, 2022 at South Ga. Medical Center. Shirley was born November 16, 1943 in Thomasville, Ga. to the late Walter C. and Louvenia Warren Leggett. She was in food service for over 30 years, meeting many people and making lifetime friends. She loved to read, travel and share time with her family. Survivors include two daughters, JoAnne Green and Patricia (Terry) Blawn, seven grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, one great great grandchild and one brother, Kenneth Leggett. In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Dallas Sherrod, two sisters and one brother, and one son-in-law, Grady Green. Celebration of Life Service is planned for 2: 00pm May 8, 2022 in Merritt Island, Fl.
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Russell Allen Roach - December 17, 1957 - April 03, 2022
Departed: 04/03/2022 (Tifton)
Obituary Preview: Russell Allen Roach, age 64 of Nashville died Sunday April 3, 2022 at his home. Obit to follow
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Cathy Gay Sloan - August 10, 1958 - April 02, 2022
Departed: 04/02/2022 (Tifton)
Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Cathy Gay Sloan.
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Reba Lattrell Griffin - April 23, 1948 - March 31, 2022
Departed: 03/31/2022 (Tifton)
Obituary Preview: Reba Lattrell Griffin, age 73 of Tifton died Thursday March 31, 2022 at Tift Regional Medical Center.Memorial Services will be 3:00pm Sunday April 3, 2022 at The Reflection Chapel.Reba was born April 23, 1948 in Tift County to the late James C. and Mozell Watson Williford. She was a familiar face at the old Western Sizzlin for over 18 years. She loved her family, was a great cook and enjoyed her TV time. She was married to Tommy E Griffin Sr. for forty nine years before his death in 2016.Survivors include her children, Tina (James) Cox, Buddy (Missy) Griffin, Melissa (Jerry) Horton, James (Ivey) Griffin, Robert (Trisha) Griffin, Randy (Dianna) Griffin and Kim (Jodi) Griffin, twenty nine grandchildren, twenty five great grandchildren, one brother, Ricky Williford, and three sisters, Linda Tidwell, Teresa Rugg and Mary Simpson.In addition to her parents Reba was preceded in death by her Husband and two brother.
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William Joseph Shoemaker - June 13, 1947 - March 29, 2022
Departed: 03/29/2022 (Tifton)
Obituary Preview: William J Shoemaker, age 74 of Tift County Ga. died Tuesday, March 29th at Tift Regional with his wife by his side. “Bill” was born June 13, 1947 in Paterson, NJ. to the late Elden and Louise Wingate Shoemaker. He was a Navy Veteran of Vietnam, then worked 38yrs at BD (Medical Supplies). Bill was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Survivors include his wife, Luanne Wells Shoemaker, Son, William (Billy) J Shoemaker, Jr., Step granddaughters, Brittany Anderson, Kaitlyn Anderson, Emeri Golden, and Payton Golden
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Jerald Lenette Copeland - July 14, 1960 - March 28, 2022
Departed: 03/28/2022 (Tifton)
Obituary Preview: Jerald Lenette Cobb Copeland was born July 14, 1960 in Tifton, Ga. She was preceded in death by her parents Willie L. and Eula M. Cobb. She was also preceded in death by two brothers Kelvin R. and Gary Cobb, one nephew DeMario Cobb, 0ne niece Keyna Barker, and grandmother Dessie Hinton.She was an industrial worker where she was employed at Avondale Mills for 23 years before its closure.She leaves to mourn one daughter, Felecia L. Brooks, and two sons, James K. and Timothy A. Copeland, eight grandchildren, Jakaria Moye, Ian Hammock, Nathan Johnson, Taylor Johnson, Timothy Copeland, Cope Copeland, and NyTyrus Brooks, several nieces and nephews, aunts and cousins, one brother, James A. (Darla) Cobb, a special friend and classmate, Stephanie Lawson, two very special cousins, Vernetta Murrell and Beverly McClain, two other special friends, Mickey Royster and Gerald Green was there to mow my yard or put a nail in my steps and bring me mustard and turnips, and a friend and neighbor, Carlisa Dawson called me every day from the start to the end. My niece Erica Moore was my caretaker.Memorial Services will be 11:00 am Saturday, April 2, 2022 at the Reflection Chapel.
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Donald M Connor - November 02, 1934 - March 27, 2022
Departed: 03/27/2022 (Tifton)
Obituary Preview: Donald M. Connor, age 87 died Sunday March 27, 2022 at his home in Poulan, Obit to follow
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Teresa Yvonne Fletcher - February 22, 1970 - March 26, 2022
Departed: 03/26/2022 (Tifton)
Obituary Preview: Teresa Yvonne Fletcher of Tifton, passed away on March 26, 2022. At 52 years of age, Teresa was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and wife. She had three grandchildren she adored: Talan (5), Reagan (2) and Pearl (3 months). She loved to shop and spend time with her 3 girls. She also loved planning vacations and adventures with her husband. Teresa loved being a nurse, she moved her way up at Tift Regional Hospital. She started as a nurse for OB, then a nurse for Tiftarea Urology and finally as the practice manager at Affinity Pediatrics. She recently obtained her BSN in nursing and was planning on pursuing her master’s degree. Teresa took pride in everything she did and worked so hard to help anybody and everybody. She accomplished so much in her life and her family is so proud of the woman she was. Her care and dedication to her patients will always be remembered. Teresa is survived by her Husband, Brett Duguid, and their daughter Halen Duguid of Tifton; daughter Madison Ascani and her husband Nick Ascani and their two children, Talan, and Regan Ascani; her oldest daughter Hannah Pike and husband Austin Pike and their daughter Pearl of Tallahassee; Her brother Seth Key and his wife Shauna Key; her sister Sandi Key and Rhylie Key of Tennessee.Funeral arrangements to be announced at a later date.
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Thelma Louise Akins - September 08, 1945 - March 19, 2022
Departed: 03/19/2022 (Tifton)
Obituary Preview: Thelma Louise Akins, age 76 died Saturday March 19, 2022 at Emory in Atlanta.Thelma was born September 8, 1945 in Fort Valley Ga. to the late Woodrow and Mildred McDowell Wright. She was a familiar face at the Walmart in Cordele for many years, enjoyed a shopping trip to thrift stores and loved her children and grands. Survivors include her children, Nancy (David) McGatha, Henry Franklin Akins, Charles E. Akins and Georgia Harrell (Eddie), eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren A memorial service is planned for a later date and will be announced
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Carolyn D Lee - July 06, 1950 - March 12, 2022
Departed: 03/12/2022 (Tifton)
Obituary Preview: Carolyn D. Lee, age 71 of Nashville, formerly of Morristown Tn. died Saturday March 12, 2022 at Tift Regional Medical Center. Memorial Service will be held in Morristown at a date to be announced. Survivors include her husband, John M. Lee and her sons
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Ronald B Peacock - November 03, 1947 - March 11, 2022
Departed: 03/11/2022 (Tifton)
Obituary Preview: Ronald B. Peacock Sr, age 74 of Wilcox County Ga. died Friday March 11, 2022 at his home surrounded by family.Ronnie was born November 3, 1947 in Cordele, Ga. to the late Hubert and Geraldine Clack Peacock. He was a truck driver for over 40 years and enjoyed the great outdoors, was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.Survivors include his wife, Polly Powell Peacock, children, Ron (Jan) Peacock, Chad (Janet) Peacock and Kelly (Larry) Taylor, five granddaughters, Halle Peacock, Lilly Peacock, Chaeli Clack, Kassidy Clack and Emma Peacock, one grandson, Jesse Peacock, six great grandchildren, one brother, Donald Peacock and one sister, Teresa Nipper. In addition to his parents, Ronnie was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Breanna Peacock
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Roxie Ann Hines - October 17, 1941 - March 09, 2022
Departed: 03/09/2022 (Tifton)
Obituary Preview: Roxie Ann Hines, age 80 of Tifton died Wednesday March 9, 2022 at Tift Regional Medical Center.
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Mary Rogers - February 27, 1956 - March 08, 2022
Departed: 03/08/2022 (Tifton)
Obituary Preview: Mary Rogers, age 66 of Tifton died Tuesday March, 8, 2022 at Rehabilitation Center of South Ga. A Memorial Gathering will be Friday March 11, 2022 at The Reflection ChapelMary was born February 27, 1956 in Omega, Ga. to the late Franklin and Lucille Green. She loved your family and took great proud in making a great home for them.Survivors include her children, Patroclus (Elisha) Rogers, Wendell (Kathy) Edwards, and Ghia Rogers, two brother, Oscar Green (Mary Hook) and James (Essie Mae) Canty, seven sisters, Lucille Mack, Pauline (Will) Johnson, Shirley (Willie Lee) Wood, Wynelle Jones, Linda Thompson, Alfreda (Harry) Darrington and Rose (Willie) Stubbins, ten grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and a special friend, Debra Waters.
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Joseph Wesley Luke - December 07, 1960 - March 07, 2022
Departed: 03/07/2022 (Tifton)
Obituary Preview: Joseph Wesley Luke, age 61 of Tifton died Monday March 7, 2022 at his home.“Joe” was born December 7, 1960 in Tift County Ga. to the late AL Luke and Imogene Franks Ellis. He was a long haul driver for over 30 years visiting many states and country sides. He enjoyed motorcycles and watching NASCAR. . Survivors include a special friend Connie Breland, two sisters, Joyce Thompson and Vickie West, one daughter, Jessica Bannister, three grandchildren, Nick Yeary,Blake Cason and Harley Cason, two nieces, Wendy Wilson and Misti Day and one nephew, Jason Nelson The family would like to thank Hospice of Tift Area, Connie Breland and Jason Nelson for the care and support given to Joe
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Structure of an Obituary
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Introduction:
Generally includes full name, age, place and date of death.
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Biographical Sketch:
This section details their life journey. Include date and place of birth, education, marriage, career, hobbies & achievements.
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Family:
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Service Details:
Provide the place, time, and date of the funeral service.
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End Note:
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Jenna Shepherd, a loving mother and revered community member, passed away at the age of 75 in Albany, Georgia. Born on June 7, 1945, Jenna spent her life dedicating her time to the betterment of her community. Married to the love of her life, Samuel, the pair celebrated 53 blissful years together...
Jenna is survived by her loving husband, Samuel, their three children, six grandchildren, and her brother Luke. Her spirit will be remembered and cherished by all who loved her.
Funeral services will be held at Reflection Cremation & Funeral Services, 14:00, on December 20, 2021. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to her favourite charity, Albany Community Outreach.
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