The Obituary Section

Judy Tripp Annis

Adel, Georgia

Judy Ann Cribb Tripp Annis 81 passed away peacefully on February 10 2026 at her home surrounded by family. She was born January 17 1945 to Charles Romie Cribb and Doris Irene Luke Cribb. Raised in Cook County Judy was a graduate of Cook High School Class of 1963. She earned her Bachelors Degree in Education from Valdosta State College in 1973 and her Masters Degree in 1978. Judy served in education for over 30 years including 29 years as Media Specialist at Cook High School. Judy enjoyed genealogy poetry dancing with her husband Gene watching birds and spending time with her familyespecially her greatgrandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 28 years Hoyt Eugene Gene Annis of Adel her son Richard Ricky Tripp Sherrie of Hahira GA her daughter Susan Tripp Chastain Roger of Adel GA her stepson Glenn Annis Lea of Moultrie GA grandchildren Corey Anna Tripp…

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Norma Jean Searles

Adel, Georgia

February 9, 2026

Mrs. Norma Jean Searles age 76 of Sparks Georgia passed away on February 10 2026 in Tifton Georgia at Tift Regional Medical Center. She was born in Pontiac Michigan onNovember 11 1949. Norma Jeans parents were the late Russell Adams Sr. and the late AliceLaverta Hinton Adams. She was a member of Lenox Church of God in Lenox Georgia and SunCity Christian Center in Wimauma Florida. Mrs. Searles retired from Walmart where she was amanager. Mrs. Searles is survived by her husband Frank Field Searles III two sons Daniel Mountain and James Mountain two stepsons Adam Searles and Mark Searles two stepdaughters andstepsoninlaw Kim Searles and Lisa and John Sinnitt daughterinlaw Kelly Cornwell stepmotherLottie B. Franklin Adams grandchildren Daniel Mountain Dylan Mountain HeatherMountain Kimberly Roost Daniel Roost James Mountain Jr. Kaylee Norman Leilani SearlesKayla Lepore Esther Lepore Brooklyn Wise and Jackson Sinnitt several greatgrandchildren abrother and sisterinlaw Russell Adams Jr.…

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