OBITUARIES

May 3, 2024

May 2, 2024

On Thursday, May 2, 2024, beloved mother and friend, Susan Diane Cain of Memphis, TN, passed away at the age of 71.

She was an only child born to Winfred and Peggy (Brewer) Harmon in Memphis, on December 8, 1952. Susan graduated from Whitehaven High School and attended the University of Memphis.

She worked for Dover Elevator Company until losing...

Apr 26, 2024

On Friday, April 26, 2024, beloved husband, father and friend, Claude Calvert Coaker of Tibbie, passed away at the age of 75. Born to Lloyd and Ruby Coaker in Fruitdale, on June 15, 1948, he was the oldest of five children. He graduated from Fruitdale High School. Claude joined the Marine Corp in late 1960s and proudly served his country...

Apr 24, 2024

In loving memory of Gary Greene, 76, of Jackson, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. He was born to Virginia Woodham Greene on May 12, 1947. He found joy in Attending Forest Avenue Baptist Church, where his faith was central to his life. Gary's love for his church community was as strong as his love for his family....

Apr 24, 2024

Darrell Duane Overstreet, 74, of Jackson, passed away on April 24, 2024, at his residence. He was born on August 20, 1949, to Elwood, Sr., and Louise Overstreet. Darrell was a member of Rockville Baptist church. Before retirement, Darrell had worked for Smith Lumber Company in Saw Filer prior to working for Alabama River Pulp (ARP) for 28 years. After...

Apr 23, 2024

Marion Edward Lomax passed away at home in Fruitdale on April 23, 2024. He was born on December 8, 1944 in Mobile, AL to Marion Winston Lomax and Susie Katherine Granade.

Edward graduated from Washington County High School in 1964, attended Marion Military Institute from 1965-1966, and attended the University of Southern Mississippi.

Edward was employed by Sears and Robuck...

Apr 22, 2024

James Augusta Moore, 74, of Whatley, passed away on April 22, 2024, at Grove Hill Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 13, 1949, to parents Robert Augusta and Mary Virginia Wilson Moore. James lived in Clarke County and was a Millwright by trade and worked for many companies around the area. After retiring he got into the construction business....

Apr 22, 2024

Mary Florence Turner, 93, died at her home on April 22, 2024, in Malcolm, Alabama. She was born on March 29, 1931, in Frankville, Alabama to Thomas Wright Richardson and Laura Anabelle Lane Richardson. She was a member of Malcolm Baptist Church in Malcolm, Alabama. Over the years she served as church secretary, Sunday school teacher and a devout choir...

Apr 18, 2024

Jenny Smith Garrick, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away peacefully at her home on April 18, 2024, in Jackson Alabama. Jenny was born on November 24, 1957, in Waco, Texas. She moved to Jackson as a young child and resided there for the remainder of her life. Jenny graduated from Jackson Academy in 1976. She was a...

Apr 18, 2024

Howard 'Nelson' Reynolds, 91, of Grove Hill, passed away April 18, 2024, at his home. He was born on July 23, 1932, in Washington County. Nelson grew up in Washington County, graduating high school and then attending Auburn University and graduating with a master's degree in agriculture. He moved to Clarke County in 1965 and began working for several chemical...

Apr 14, 2024

Herman Floyd Reid, 90, passed away on April 14, 2024. Mr. Reid was born December 29, 1933 to W.V. and Essie Reid. Mr. Reid was a resident of Jackson where he was a member of the First Baptist Church. Mr. Reid was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who loved his family dearly. He and his wife enjoyed...

Apr 12, 2024

Pearlie Mae Hicks Carpenter, 79, of Millry, passed away on April 12, 2024, at the Washington County Nursing Home with her family by her side. She was born on February 1, 1945 to parents Savall 'Bud' Richland and Janie Lugene Cartwright Hicks.

Preceded in death by her parents, and siblings Nathan Hicks, Edith Lollar, Alice Beasley, Mary Sue Hicks,...

Apr 11, 2024

Earnest Graham Wilson, 86, passed away April 11, 2024. A lifelong resident of Jackson, Graham was born March 10, 1938 to Edd and Clyde Etta Wilson. Graham was a resident of Jackson and a longtime member of Stave Creek Baptist Church. Graham was a devoted husband and father; a very loving and giving man. As a young man, Graham served...

Apr 9, 2024

Jacquelyn Stanley Howell, 85, affectionately known as Jackie, died April 9, 2024. She was born May 11, 1938 to Price and Grey Stanley. Jackie was a resident of Jackson where she was a member of First United Methodist Church. She had co-owned and operated Howell's Fabric Center with her husband for nearly 32 years. Her customers were like family to...

Apr 8, 2024

Chad McDonald, 55, of Jackson passed away on April 8, 2024, at his residence. He was born on June 9, 1968, to parents Glenn and Jenny McDonald and was raised in Jackson. Chad loved being surrounded by family and friends. He also loved anything NASCAR, Dukes of Hazzard, and Super Heros. Anyone who knew Chad loved him like he loved...

Apr 7, 2024

Fred Weiland Taylor, 86, passed away on April 7, 2024, at Mobile Infirmary. He was born on August 14, 1937, to parents Leamon and Bertha Williams Taylor. He was born in Seaboard, Alabama and resided in Seaboard his entire life.

Fred is preceded in death by his parents, brother Donald Taylor and sister-in-law Ann Taylor.

Survived by his wife...

Apr 7, 2024

Sharon Delaughter Bordelon, 72, of Jackson died Sunday, April 7, 2024 at UAB Hospital. Sharon was born September 1, 1951 in Louisiana to Buford and Edna Delaughter. She was a member of Stave Creek Baptist Church where she taught Children's Sunday School Class for many years and was loved by many. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed cooking for...

Apr 7, 2024

Travis Kelley, 71, of Dickinson, passed away on April 7, 2024, at his residence in Dickinson. He was born on August 23, 1952, to parents John Wallace and Nell Ree Dumas Kelley and was raised in the Hellwestern Community. Travis worked all around the country at oil refinery plants, many of the companies he worked for appreciated his skill and...

Apr 6, 2024

Doris Jones London, 87, of Chatom, passed away on April 6, 2024, peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on April 10, 1936, to parents William Curtis and Nonie Mae Sullivan Jones. Doris was born in Hobson, Alabama and resided in Washington County Alabama for the majority of her life around many of her relatives and...

Apr 4, 2024

Fletcher I.G. Cox, 86, of Coffeeville, passed away, Thursday, April 4, 2024. He was born in Coffeeville on Sunday, January 9, 1938, to Kossuth Murray Cox and Reddia Mae Brown Cox. He had been employed as a work coordinator with McMillan Bloedel/Weyerhauser prior to his retirement and had served in the U.S. National Guard. He was an active member of...