Avelee Marshall Bailey
Feb 25, 2016
Mrs. Avelee Marshall Bailey, the daughter of the late Rev. Aaron and Mrs. Ardella Dozier Marshall was born April 23, 1920 in Vinegar Bend, Alabama. She departed this life February 25, 2016 at her home in Vinegar Bend. She confessed Christ at an early age and joined Little Bethel Baptist Church where she served as president of the junior choir,...
Mary Elizabeth Woodard
Feb 10, 2016
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Howell Woodard, age 74, a native and resident of Chatom, AL was born April 18, 1941 to the parentage of the late Joe Woodard and the late Mamie Lee Howell Woodard. She departed this life February 10, 2016 at Mobile Infirmary Medical Center, Mobile, AL. Mrs. Woodard, a homemaker, was a member of Cooper Lewis CME Church,...
Mattie Beatrice Holcombe
Jan 20, 2016
Services in loving memory of Mrs. Mattie Beatrice Shinn Holcombe, age 104 of Frankville will be held Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, viewing 12 noon until the 1pm service at Mt. Bethel Missionary Bapt. Church, Mt. Bethel Church Road, Frankville, AL; Rev. Anthony Kimbrough, Sr., pastor/eulogist. Following burial in the church cemetery, the family will receive friends in the fellowship hall...
Keith Bernard Stokes, Sr.
Jan 19, 2016
Keith Bernard Stokes, Sr., age 45, was born July 6, 1970 to the parentage of Estella Landrum Stokes and the late Richard Stokes. Keith, a native of Jackson, Al resided in North Miami Beach, FL. He departed this life Jan. 19, 2016 at Aventura Hospital and Medical Center, Aventura, FL. He was a member of Springfield AME Zion Church. He...
Virgie Lee Hill
Jan 19, 2016
Services in loving memory of Mrs. Virgie Lee Philon Hill, age 100 of Silas are as follows: Viewing at Andrews Funeral Home, Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, 3-5pm; viewing Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, 12 noon until the 1pm service at Shady Grove Bapt. Church, 1760 Shady Grove Rd., Silas, AL; Rev. Sharrod Coleman, pastor; Rev. Tommy Tate (Deacon), Eulogist. Burial in...
Douglas Leo Woods
Jan 16, 2016
Mr. Douglas Leo Woods, age 82, a native of Deer Park, AL, and a resident of Vinegar Bend, AL, was born Jan. 8, 1934 to the parentage of the late Earl Franklin Woods and Olivia Collins Woods. He departed this life January 16, 2016 at his home. "Dougie", as he was affectionately called, was a member of New Light Missionary...
Walter Louis Taylor, Sr.
Jan 11, 2016
Mr. Walter Louis Taylor, Sr., age 72, a native and resident of Jackson, AL, was born May 6, 1943 to the parentage of the late James Taylor and the late Lela Mae York Taylor. He departed this life January 11, 2016 at Jackson Medical Center. Mr. Taylor, a self-employed automobile mechanic, was a member of Carlton AOH Church of God....
Kiondre Lynum
Jan 4, 2016
Mr. Kiondre Lynum, a native of Monroeville and a resident of Whatley, was born March 28, 1993 to Ms. Katherine Lynum. Kiondre was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church Whatley, AL. His hobbies included fishing, watching Family Guy, and his favorite cartoons. He was a 2011 graduate of Woodlawn High, Baton Rouge, LA. He was employed at Burger King...
Catherine Jones Pruitt
Dec 28, 2015
Mrs. Catherine Louise Jones Pernell Pruitt, a native of Jackson and a resident of Destrehan, LA was born August 15, 1932 to the parentage of the late Boykin Jones and the late Annie Mae Bonner Jones. She departed this life December 28, 2015 at Ochsner Extended Care Facility in Kenner, LA. She was a life-long member of Mt. Olive #2...
Robin Terrell White
Nov 28, 2015
Mr. Robin Terrell White, age 32, was born December 3, 1982 in Cleveland, OH to the parentage of Gina Maria White and James Edward Hudson. He was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church in the Salitpa Community. He was employed as a construction material handler. "Bebop", as he was affectionately known enjoyed playing basketball, billiards, but most of all,...
Edward Lee Burrell
Nov 8, 2015
We celebrate the life of Edward Lee Burrell affectionately called "Heavy/ Burrell " by his family and friends. Edward was born February 9, 1953 in Choctaw Bluff, Al. He was the oldest of ten children born to loving and devoted parents, Arile Burrell Taylor and Jimmie Lee James. Edward was proceeded in death by his grandparents Rena and Charlie Caves...
J.B. Bell
Nov 1, 2015
On Sunday, November 1, 2015, God's angel closed the eyes and sealed the lips of J.B. Bell. J.B. was born on March 18, 1944 in McIntosh, AL to the union of his late parents Jim and Fannie Watson Bell. He was preceded in death by three brothers, James "Jim" Bell, Robert Bell, and Ernest Bell, and one sister, Alice Toole....
Katie Dell Brown
Oct 26, 2015
Mother Katie Dell Brown peacefully entered into eternal rest Monday, October 26, 2015 at Grove Hill Memorial Hospital in her 99th year. She was born May 25, 1916 in Whatley, AL to the parentage of the late Jack and Annie Rodgers. She was their firstborn. Mother Katie Brown will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered. She loved the outdoors and...
Roy Edward Meggs, Sr.
Oct 23, 2015
Mr. Roy Edward Meggs, Sr., age 71, a native of the Zimco Community of Grove Hill, and a resident of Jackson, Alabama was born February 5, 1944 to the parentage of the late James Meggs, Sr. and and the late Clara Nobles Meggs. He departed this life October 23, 2015 at Mobile Infirmary Medical Center, Mobile, AL. "Po Peed" or...
Jesse Ray Mccormack
Oct 23, 2015
Mr. Jesse Ray "Hickory" McCormack, age 79, a native of Pascagoula, MS and a resident of Chatom, AL, was born January 24, 1936 to the parentage of the late Elmer R. McCormack and the late Annie Irene Pierce McCormack. He departed this life Oct. 23, 2015 at Washington County Hospital, Chatom, AL. He was a Veteran of the United States...
Laverne James Gamble
Oct 22, 2015
Services in loving memory of Ms. Laverne James Gamble, age 46 of Sweetwater, AL will be held Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015; viewing 11am until the 12 noon service at Gooden Hill Bapt. Church, Putnam, Al; Rev. Bobby Johnson, pastor/eulogist. Following the burial in Woodall Cemetery, Pennington, AL, the family will receive friends at Bobby Community Center, Marzett Road, Pennington, AL....
Clyde Pugh
Oct 21, 2015
Mr. Clyde Pugh, age 86, a native of the Winn Community of Jackson, Alabama, and a long time resident of Grove Hill, Alabama was born August 12, 1929 to the parentage of the late Tom Pugh and the late Agnes Pugh. He confessed Christ at an early age and joined the Berry's Chapel AME Zion Church. In later years, he...
Johnny "Butch" Horne
Oct 5, 2015
Mr. Johnny Horne, age 64, a native and resident of Whatley, was born Sept. 4, 1951 to the parentage of the late James Horne and the late Birdie Marie Rivers Horne. He departed this life October 5, 2015 at his home. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Whatley. "Butch", as he was affectionately known, enjoyed hunting, fishing,...
Edward Lee Hill
Sep 21, 2015
Mr. Edward Lee Hill, a native of State Line, Mississippi, and a resident of Deer Park, Alabama, was born to the parentage of the late Albert Hill, Sr. and the late Lucy Mae Franks. He departed this life September 21, 2015 at his home. Ed, as he was affectionately known, was a member of New Light Missionary Baptist Church. He...
Rev. William "W.D." Merida
Sep 12, 2015
Reverend William Davis "W.D." Merida, a native of Frankville, Alabama, was born May 19, 1925 to the parentage of the late Mary E. Elliott and Will Merida. He departed this life September 12, 2015 at Mobile Infirmary Medical Center, Mobile, AL. He was educated in the Washington County School System and furthered his studies at Selma University, Selma, Alabama. At...